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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26

THE OFFICERS Of the Board OF Educa-
ton in Richmond seem to be slower
even than usual this year in sending out
their annual blanks to the superiDten-
dents Of schools of the several cities
and counties. The annual exsmins.
tions ere to be held throughout the State
next Tuesday, Wednesday snd Thurs
day, but so far as known no exsmins-
ton blanks have been received by the
superiniendents 10 this section. Only
today the blanks for the annual reports
to be made out by the clerks we're re-
ceived ia this city and neighboring
counties, and those blanks are different
from those heretofore furnished. As
these reports are supposed to be made
out by August LIST, but little time is
given the clerks for their work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
A Warning 20 China.

Seoul, Korea, July 26.-"The fact that the
japanese have forgotten the American ques-
ton in their consideration OF the Korean
events shows how slight was the Importance
attached to il, said Viscount Hayashi, for
eign minister, today. He added THE
Korean Gaze should serve as a lesson to China
TO prepare herself lekt some stronger nation
be forced TO treat her as Japan has treated
Korea"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
Cured Of Lung Trouble.

at is now eleven years since had narrow
escape from consumption" writes c. O..
Floyd, leading business man Of Kelshaw,
8. c. II had run down in weight TO 1876
pounds. and coughing was constant, both by
day and by night. Finally began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and continued
this for about SIX months, when my cough
was restored to my normal weight, 100
pounds" Thousands Of persons are hesled
every year. Guaranteed at E. =. Leadbeater
4 Sous drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
Execution.

Montgomery, Ala, July 26-Galvin
Coleman, negro, paid the death penal
ty today on the gallOws for the murder
of James Findley, white man, whose
body was chopped into mincemeat. The
execution was carried out early in the
morning to avoid the crowd. He impli-
Gated white man and another negro in
the crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26

A MIXED school for the children Of
BrookIaud and vicinity is the suggestion
m .de to the District Of Columbia Com
missioners by o. T. Taylor, colored
man of Brookland, and il is said that
ether members Of bis race will aid him
in his persistency for mixed schools in
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
Supposed Armenian VIctlm.

New York, July GA boy, bearing deep
cash in the forehead, that might have been
cut with an axe, was taken from the North
river at Fortleth street today and caused con-
siderable excitement because the features
showed Armenian characteristics. The coro-
ner is making a careful investigation TO learn
if it might be the body Of another victim of
the Hunchakists, who killed Tyanshsnjian
the millionaire Armenian. The body was
dressed, but the identity was not learned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
Virginia News.

Mrs. Fannie Scott Fox, widow Of the
late Sydney E. Fox, formerly of Fairfax
county, died at her home near Reads
vile, Mo-, July IA.
Mrs. Willie Ann Baker, widow Of the
late Henry o. Baker, of King George
county, died In Washington yesterday 10
the seventy-fourth year Of her age.
Senator Daniel has been retained by
the Commonwealth of Virginia as asso-
ciste counsel with Attorney General
Anderson and Mr.. Allen Csperton Bra1-
ton in the passenger rate cases.
Mr.. Ashby Miller, of Richmond, chair
man OF the Virginia State board of phar-
macy, is visiting this section of the State
10 the interest Of the State board, insti-
tutiug suits against parties violating the
pharmscy laws.
United States revenue officers conts-
cst,d $50 gallons of corn whisky, found
concealed In the woods near Danville,
yesterday afternoon. 1t is supposed that
the moonshiuerp, fearing arrest and
being pursued closely, hid the whisky.
Advices received in Winchester from
all over the State indicate that Mr..
Richard E. Byrd, who represents Win
chester aud Frederick county liz the
Virginia House of Deleg ates, will be
elected speaker of the next house, sue
ceedDg Speaker Csrdwell, who has re-
tired from the legislature.
Adyices have been received in Wash
ington Of the death in Portland, Me, Of
Mrs. Angelica Schuyler Crosby Hendei-
son, wife of John B. Henderson, jr., oil
Alexandria county, son OF former Sen
ator Henderson, of Missouri. Mrs. Hem
derson was the daughter Of Col. and
Mrs. John Schuyler Crosby, of New
York. She married Mr.. Henderson in
Charlestowp, W. Va, in February,
1908.
Mr.. Thomas F. Ryan, the multimil-
lionaire of New York, but who still claims
Oak Ridge, Nelson county, as his home,
has offered to pension 200 Confederate
veterans who reside in Nelson county.
Mr.. Ryan proposes to pay each of these
old men s. a month. The offer of MIR.
Ryan was laid before the Nelson Camp
of Veterans on Monday week, at which
time a committee was appointed to al
range the list Of veterans for Mr.. Ryan.
Judge Edmund Waddill, OF the United
States Court, whose court has jurisdic-
ton of the affairs of the Virginia Pas
senger and Power Company, has written
10 the receivers and enclosed a copy o.
the new regulations for the operation OF
The cars. Smoking is prohibited, except
on the back platforms, and conductors
are empowered TO enforce the assigning
of seats on the cars, and passengers who
refuse to obey the requests Of the con-
ductors are liable to arrest. Operators
of cars are epjOined to be courteous at
all times, but the jim-crow law is not
interfered with in any manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
Charged with Abduction.

New York, July 26.-On a charge of alb
Quoting and assaulting tifteen-y ear-old girl,
Pasquale Morale, aged seventeen, was today
arraigned in the Centre stIeet police court.
The complainant is Angelina SaLtangels, Of
102 Cherry street. She charges that Morale
lured her from her home and took II to a
house in Third avenue, where he kept her
three days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
Decision In Favor of Lady BagOt.

London, July 26.-The divorce court
today handed down a decision In favor
of Lady Bagot of Hugely, formerly Miss
Lillian May, of Baltimore, restoring her
rights as wife. 1t was alleged that the
allowance of $4,000 made by Lord
Bagot for the support Of his wife and
baby was insufficient. He left Lady
Bagot at the time of the child's christen-
ing. It Ia understood the Lord will not
resist the claim. If he should disobey
the order of the court, Lady Bsgot could
sue for divorce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
Receivers Amounted.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Va, July 26.-Receivers
we're today appointed for the Mutual In
vestment Company, OF Richmond, which
has certificate holders in Virginia, Mary
land, Pennsylvsnis, West Virginia and
North Carolina. The nominal assets
are $14S, 900. Certificate holders may
get 81 cents on the dollar. The post
offie Department recently barred the
company from tho mails on account OF q
lottery feature in the company's plan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
CrOker,s Horse Beaten.

Liverpool, July 25.-Orby, Richard
Cookers Epson derby winner, Ess bad
ly beaten today in the race for the At
lantic stakes of 1000 guiness. The
great Irish horse was last of four starters.
Linscre won.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26

A terrific wind, rain, and lightning
storm passed over Augusta, Ga. al 1880
O'Clock last night, doing such damage
to electric wires that the city has since
been in darkness and all electric current
of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
Mass Meeting Of ArmenIans.

New York, July 26.-Fifty prominent
Armenians met in secret last night and is-
sued a formal call for a mass meeting of
their countrymen Saturday evening to raise
funds and consider plans for the eKtermiRa-
ton Of the blackmailing society which, after
inspiring the assassination Of Hovannes
Tayshanjian, the millionaire importer, is
flooding the city with demands for tribute on
penalty of the same fate which Tavshanjian
met. Today every one Of the fifty, despite
all their efforts at secrecy, received com
munication warning him that further activity
against the organization will mean his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
Piles get quick and certain relief from DR.

Shops Magic Ointment. Its action is posi-
tive and certain. Iching, painful, protrud.
ing or blind piles disappear ike magic by
cents. Sold by +. s. Leadbeater 4 Sens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-26
The Market

Georgetown, July 26.-Whest 7Sa7S,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30
Lieut.. U. S. Grant.

first service, of nearly three years, was in
the Philippines, and his appointment as
military aid to the President followed his
return. He makes a strikngly handsome
soldier inheriting his good looks. from his
mother, who was Miss Ida Honore sister
Of Mrs. Potter Palmer. Lieut.. Grants sis
ter is the Princess Cantazuzene of Russia
His father is shortly to be relieved from his
present station at Governors Island, and
Lieut.. Grant was recently detached from
the White House service.
The engagement, it learned today
was not to have been announced until the
list of August. AS the Secretary of State is
to go to Mexico in the early autumn the
wedding date will probably be decided by
that circumstance. That the bride-elect
will prefer a quiet wedding at the Root
summer home with only those most closely
Interested as witnesses, rather than a func-
ton in this city, with the official world as
participants Is generally believed.
Mr.. Hyman Levy of Dickinson College,
Carlisle, Pa. who is now visiting his par
ents, gave stag party Sunday evening In
honor of his twenty first birthday. Several
OF his Central High School friends of the
CLASS or Ut were present, as were guests
from other cities. Mr.. E. R. Levy was
POSTMASTER at supper. The Undecim Club,
which was organized by Mr.. Hyman Levy,
came in body to wish the young man
success through life. Those present were
SLENDER and Harry Wiener of Baltimore;
MI. Dave 1saacs of New York Mr. Sylvan
Laupheimer of Alexandria, Messrs Lester
Iaylor and Carl Gouff of Seat Pleasant
Heights, Messrs Sam Richards, Jack Rich
ards, Will Michaeis, Davy Levy, Mike
Jacobs. Sidney Hechinger Max Cohen, Will
Finkelstein. Harry Barringer G. E. Wilson,
Mark Stearman, Max Goldberg Lee Far
rar, Abe Levy, Emil Levy Abe l. Levy VIII
Levy and Lewis Levy of Washington, and
Messrs. Alvin Hoffa, Norman Fischer, Syl-
van Grosner Ivan Herman. julius Richards,
Morris Levy and Joseph Levy of the I'm
decim Club.
Miss Mary Mactier Latrobe of Balti-
more, the daughter of Mrs r. Steuart
Latrobe, will be married August 81 in Lon
don to Col. Arthur Harris of the English
army in India. The engagement was an
nounced some time ago, and the wedding
is FASTENED by Col. Harris orders which
oblige him to rejoin his regiment in India
after two months vacation, instead of a
much longer period, which he had originally
expected and which would have permitted
the celebration of the marriage In Balti-
more. Miss Latrobe is now abroad with
her mother and sister, and other relatives
will go over for the wedding.
Rear Admiral F. w. Dickins and Mrs.
Dickfns are at the home of the latter's par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt "a Iowa circle.
for short visit. having just returned to
this country after eight months tour of
Europe.
Last Sunday, at the residence of the
brides brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and
Mrs. S. Rubin, 1927 9th street northwest,
Miss Bertha Brown of New York and Mr.
Harry Goldberg of London, England We're
married. Rev. DIR. Graffman of this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30
Miss Edith Root.
Copyright, 1905, by Clinedinst)

the capital preference for New York,
appeared less frequently in social affairs
last winter than at any time during her
Washington residence. She took quite an
active part in the gayeties of the younger
set during the Mckinley administration,
but since then has been seen less and less
in general society. She enjoys outdoor life
riding. driving, etc.-in moderation. Her
education in and taste for foreign Ian
guages has been accentuated by wide travel
and has ntens fed her pleasure in meeting
the representatives of other countries, who
are the most frequently entertained guests
at her parents home Without being a
beauty, Miss Root has pleasing features,
large dark eyes. pretty smile and a way
of looking interested in whoever she is talk
ing with well their topic. She dresses
in excellent taste, one evening gown in
which she greatly admired season or
two ago being dark red velvet.
Lieut.. Grant, whose assignment on the
White House staff for the last two seasons
has made him known to thousands of nota-
bles-more than he could have otherwise
met in the ordinary career of young off,
cer-waS born in 1881 raised In New York
and vicinity. and then went abroad with his
parents and lived in Vienna while his
father United States minister. His
graduation from Columbia University was
in 1898, and from West Point in 1902. His
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30
HOYT-DUFFEY MARRIAGE.
End Of Romantic Courtship-Couple
Known in Washington.

J. Humbird Duffey, formerly baritone
soloist in the choir of Calvary Baptist
Church, and Mrs. Frederick r. Hoyt, the
young widow of a wealthy California min
ing man, were, according to a special dis
patch received in this city today, married
June q in the Church of the Strangers in
New York. The ceremony was performed
by the pastor. Rev. D. Asa Blackburn. I'M
mediately after the ceremony the couple
went to quiet quarter of the White Lake
region in the Catskill mountains, where
they have been spending their honeymoon.
In marrying Mr.. Duffey. who has a repu-
tation a leading oratorio vocalist, his
wife, it is stated, gave up the income of
her $250,OOO share Of her first husbands
estate which, according to the provisions
of his WILL was left to her so long as she
remained single. Following the marriage
she is quoted as saying:
Il love my husband SO much more than
the fortune which our marriage has cost
me that 1 am absolutely happy to give it
up. Had it been ten times greater 1 would
have surrendered it just as cheerfuHy.''
Mr. and Mrs. Duffey are quite we'll
known in this city. The groom is the son
Of Rev. ]. w. Duffey, pastor of the Metho-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MISS EDITH ROOT AND LIEUT..
ULYSSES GRANT ENGAGED.
Daughter of Secretary Of State and
Grandson of Former President
to Wed-Notes.

The crGaEa:cent of Mss Fdth Root
daug"tc~ Of the Secretary C State and Mrs.
Root. 20 Lieut.. Ulysses S. Grant, I'd. L. 8.
A, son of Maj Gen. FreGc-.ck j.. Grant,
and GO GdScn of Gen. GRAFT is tne latest
topic Of conve- ton. the y. On,cc1ce of
the young people and their parcr.5 giving
1t internal, onal well IS icral Interest.
Miss !: not accompanied her :nct,,cr north
In early June. ard the f&u.,y cree at
Clinton. y. Y. las been la L. con- ctai by
the presence 70: The Secretary OF State and
Messrs. Elihu Root. ir, a1j Elw I'd Wales
Root The young lady. whose engagement
just now focuses attention upon her, has
never cared to be consp cucas in any way,
and ether because of long absences from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30

y
many things at less than usual pric'
Special Value
Austrian China
Berry Saucers,
In several flower decorations. All have
gold treatment and are desirable pieces.
We offer to close out at
Ioc each.
Special Value
English Porcelain
Covered Dishes,
In variety of effects.
35c each. Value, SI.oo.
Special Value
Table Pitchers.
Decorated Porcelain Table Pitchers in
variety of pink designs, gold stippled.
I8c each.
Lamps and Lanterns.
Candle Lanterns, complete with candle
ideal for summer use.
I5c each.
Regular Oil Lanterns, complete,
25c up.
Japanese Geisha Lamp Shades,
75c and SIPS.
Complete stock of parts and fit
tlngs for all lamps. Wicks for all
burners.
New Perfection
Wick Stoves.
2-burner, $3.50 each.
3-burner, So.75 each.
Asbestos and Cotton Wicks for
various oil stoves.
Gas Stoves
In complete assortment
25c upward
Gas Ovens.
SI.35 upward
Steel Flame Pilates.
sc each
Alcohol Lamps,
For picnic or travelling
IoC TO SI.5O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30
Summer Housefurmishimgs,
ChinaWare, Glassware, Lamps,
Kitchen Utensils, Pure Foods,
For the City Home or Summer Cottage.

HESE several classes OF needs shown most salts
and will be throughout the All the
W devices the labor housekeeping hot wealth
be found in this ideal modern Housefunhng store
there opportunities purchase
things a less than usual prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30

dist Episcopal Church South of Harrison
burg, Va, who was formerly stationed in
this city as the pastor of the Mount Ver-
non Methodist Church South, and later was
appointed presiding elder for the local dis
trict, with headquarters in this city. While
here the family resided at OIL Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest
The son, Humbird was first employed in
the offices of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road and later studied music under Mr.
Otto Torney Simon and others. For sew
eral years he was baritone soloist in the
choir of Calvary Baptist Church. and six
years ago accepted a similar position in
the choir of st. Bartholomew's Church in
New York, which is regarded as one of the
most aristocratic churches in the metropo-
lis, including in It's membership many Of
the older Knickerbocker families. After a
service Of about two years Mr.. Duffey de-
Continued on Sixth Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30

BARBER. On Sunday. July %, 1907 40
pm after a lingering illness, EMMA A, he
. loved wife of the late Theodore Barber
+ eral from the residence OF her sister, Mrs.
sarah f. Wise, 8S q street southwest, on
"Wednesday, July 81, at $40 al Requem
mass at ST. Domiuics Church at . O'Clock.
Relativ' and friends invited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30

Last Sunday, at the residence of the
brides brother-in-law and sister, Mr. ani
Mrs. S. Rubin, 1927 9th street northwest
Miss Bertha Brown of New York and Mr.
Harry Goldberg of London, England. were
married. Rev DIR. Granman of this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30
RIIS-PHILLRS.
Well-Known Author and Secretary
Are Married.

special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, Mass. July 3O-A special die
patch from Ipswich. Mass, today told of
tne marriage In that town yesterday of
JACOB A. Rits. the author and settlement
worker. to Miss Mary A. Phillips who for
some time has served as Mr.. Rns' secre-
tary. The ceremony was performed
privately at Ascension Memorial Church
by the rector. Rev. Reginald Pearce
Only the immediate relatives OF the bride
and the young son of Mr.. Riis were pres
ent. Every precaution had been taken TO
avoid publicity. and II was not until sew
eral hours afterward that the news Of the
marriage became known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-30
MARRIED.

BURNS MOORE On July 20 1907 by the Rev.
Father O'DonovaD. Mt the Cathedral, In B6lti-
more. Nd. OWEN +. BURNS and CATTLE
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
Doc schncidcr'r NfaIt Rrnnd Amman

On your table daily? If not, you're depriv-
ing yourself and your family of the finest
bread made. Pure, wholesome, and deli
eious. Instruct your grocer TO send it. sc.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
WANTED LICENSE GRANTED
lie Cuyer and Davis Have Exeis,
board Cited to show Cause.

Upon a petition filed By Thomas B. lie
Cuyer. Justice Gould. OF the District Su-
preme Court yesterday cited the excise
board TO show cause next Monday why a
writ Of mandamus should not issue to
compel them to grant a saloon license 20
the Columbia Hotel, lu9 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. OF which Mr.. lie Cuyer
Is the proprietor.
The court is informed that Edwin W
". Griffin, assessor Of the District. Mat
hew Trfmble, Samuel Kalbfus. and Alex
ander Mckenzie, who constitute the ex-
else board, have Illegally refused 10 grant
the license and ordered the barroom
( closed Monday, September Q, at midnight.
Henry 3. Davis, attorney for lie Cuyer.
contends that as the application for a
renewal Of the license has been before the
board since November l. and that as no
petition Of a majority of the real estate
owners was filed in protest. the excise
board was without authority 70 pass an
order declining TO renew the barroom
privileges.
The action Of the board was based upon
a recent hearing at which the police OF
the First precinct testified that the Co
lumbia Hotel was patronized by a number
OF suspicious personages of both sexes.
The hotel. It was stated, was constantly
under the surveillance Of the police. and
they recommended that the request for
renewal Of saloon license be denied.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra Mt Park
Hotel, Summer Garden. Rathskeller. n. Y.
ave. and 18th st. f. Endres, Prop.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17

Lee A. Stubblefield yesterday filed in
the District Supreme Court an additional
suit against his brother, Thomas w. Stub
bleneld. in which he asks an accounting
for a trust fund of Sl4.000.
Numerous charges and counter charges
in relation to the handling Of funds have
been made in the several proceedings in
sututed by the Stubblefeld brothers
against each other
In the suit yesterday, the complainant
AYERS that on OF about August l. 1885,
be entered into a contract with Frank
Atwell and the defendant, Thomas Stub
bleheld, by the terms Of which he agreed
TO place TO the credit and at the disposal
of said firm as trustees. the sum of at
least $780, and larger amount at his
discretion. which they accepted as a
special fund
Was Special Fund.
This sum. It is claimed. was to be used
for the benefit Of Lee Stubblefeld. The
firm agreed. it<is said, 10 keep special
and separate account showing the amount
thereof loaned, with fun description of
the securities, name of borrower, one
half of all profits. interests. and commits
sions TO be paid by the firm to the COM
plainant
Il was agreed, also, IL was averred, that
the principal should be returned in man
ner provided by the complainant at his re-
quest.
In accordance with this contract. Lee
Stubbledeld states that he paid over $H,
ono 10 the trustees. and that later Thomas
W. Stubbleheld acquired all rights and title
TO the firm of Atwell & Subbleheld, as
Stunning the trust specified. Plaintiff says
that large amounts Of profits were made
before and after his brother was made
sole trustee. and that, though various
sums were paid 10 him, no final settle
ment has ever been made.
Asks for Settlement.
He has. he says. received no informa-
ton as 10 the balance due him since
March a, 1913, since which time he re-
peatedly asked for a settlement. and that
it is his belief that the defendant in
tends to divert the balance of the funds
TO his own exclusive use and benefit
Upon the belief that there is a large
profit from the fund. he asks the court
TO require his brother 10 make a full and
complete disclosure Of ali the transactions
in connection with the fund, and that the
balance which shall be found due be paid
10 him. Answer under oath is waived.
Attorneys Leckie, Fulton d Cox appear
for the complainant