davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
COTILLION CLUB DANCES.
Many WRshingtOnIans at Hyntts-
VILE Function.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Hyattsville May 30-The May subscrip-
ton ball OF the Hyattsvine Cotulion Club
was held in Masonic Hall here last even
ing. and was brilliant social affair
The chaDerons were Mesdames NJ. E.
Gait. Alfred Hyatt Wells, John c. Holden,
and w. S. Lyons. OF Hyattsville; Joseph
A. Blundon, and Claude z. Warren, Of
Riverdale and Rexford NJ. Smith and H.
F. Hayden. OF Washington.
Some Of those present were the Misses
Nellie and Blanche Hyatt, Of Mitchells-
Vile, Prince George County; the Misses
Louise and Eva Turner, and Edward Al
bert Turner. Of Aquasco Prince George
County: Miss Gertrude Berry. Miss Nellie
Herring, Miss Enid Holden, Miss Car
berry. Lois Meek Elizabeth Mudd and
Dorothy Beall. OF Washington; Mr.. and
Mrs W. ;. Rogers. Jr-. Of Memphis,
Tenn; Miss Margaret Beall OF Sunnyslde,
Prince George County; Miss Virginia Ger
hardt. OF Southern California: Miss Alex
inc Sedwick. Of Baltimore; Mrs. Nora G.
Justice and Mrs. J. l. Palmore. College
Park: Miss Helen Bussey. Thomas f.
Maitland, OF West River. Anne Arundel
Park; Mrs. William Giacchetti, DR.. and
Mrs. Thomas +. Latimer. Miss Ernestine
Giacchetti, the Misses Alice Carr, Rosaue
Carr, Agnes and Ellen Mudd. Dorothy
Usher Gait, Mary Walters, Lillian Turner,
Evelyn Lewis. Margaret Welsh, Lucy
Mayo, Emily and Mae Hickey, Lila May
nader. Angela Vandoren. Bessie Robin
son, Nellie Lyon. OF Hyattsville: the
Misses Maria BlundOn and Edith Steele
of Riverdale; Dwight Gait. c 2 Holmes.
Clarence Wilson. J. II. LsIIard. Paul Her
ring. E. A. Fuller, Addison VI. Smith.
Frank Mudd OF Hyattsvlle: Ralph Brown.
Clifford Church. F. Herbert Giesy, Living
Ston; John NaylOr and T. Carroll Grant.
Of Washington; F. S. Holloway. of Chef
tenham; Cadet Maj. B. r. Cooper, Leuts.
George g. Becker and A Brice. Sergts.
A. c. Turner, p. E. Burroughs, j. g Cor
such, J. F Allison, and George Hamilton.
and Privates E. A. Mudd. E. Roberts. and
c. f. Tausky. Of the Maryland AgrlcuI-
tural college.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
lBell Telephone 81
53 King street

SO King street
Alexandria, Va, May 3.-AlemoriaI
Day was but partially observed here.
The banks and city Offices were closed.
and at the city post-ofhce holiday hours
were observed. In the afternoon a large
portion or the population left the city
for various places Of amusement. many
attending the exercises at Arlington
Cemetery
At the National Cemetery. this city.
the principal exercises were held at
o'clock this afternoon. The programme
was: Assembly. sounded by q Fort
Washington bugler; invocation. bv Rev.
Joseph r. Sewer. pastor OF the Second
Presbyterian Church; hymn, How Firm
Foundation" reading Of Lincoln's
Gettysburg address. by W. P. Graves:
hymn. i VIII Sing You a Song Of That
Beautiful Land address. Rev Edgar
Carpenter, rector Of Grace Church, and
America" and Abide With Ne sung
by the choir. The music was furnished
by Miss Blanche Rotchford. assisted by
choir and cornetist.
Fruit stores and pool rooms will have 10
close on Sunday. This was decided upon
to-day after protracttd conference be-
tween Mayor Pan and Commonwealtb's
Attorney Samuel G.. Brent Chief Goods
Of the police department. was instructed
to notify all proprietors OF such places
that they must close on Sunday or be
subject 10 arrest and fine
Following its annual custom, the mem
bers Of Alexandria and Belle Haven
councils, Junior order OF United Ameri-
cans will at 4 o'clock tomorrow after
noon hold memorial exercises at the
Methodist Protestant Cemetery. Follow
ing the ritualistic ceremonies Of the or
ganization, addresses will be made bv
Revs. j. r. Sewer and Edgar Carpenter.
Members OF the organization Will to-mor-
row morning decorate the graves OF men,
bers Of the order with a tiny American
hag and an emblem Of the order.
The Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
Chapter. United Daughters Of the Con
federacy. held a meeting tonight when
arrangements were made for rendering q
tea 70 the members OF r. E. Lee Camp.
Confederate Veterans. at the golf club
house Wednesday next in commemora-
ton OF the Tooth anniversary OF the birth
OF Jefferson Davis.
The Christian Endeavor Society. Of
Northern Virginia, last night elected the
following officers: r. E. L. Tyler. this
city. president; r. l. Bushong. Manassas.
vice president; Miss McKim Vienna. sec
retary; Miss Lille Burroughs. Bailston,
Alexandria County, treasurer.
The members OF Old Dominion Comman-
dery, knights Templar, will hold Ascen-
sion Day services at 4 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church Rev. ". J. Morton, rector, viii
preach a special sermon.
Chief Pettey. Of the fire department. has
ordered a plug stream 20 De kept on the
smouldering embers OF the fire al T +.
Burroughs, Son & Co.'S plant
During the month of May the clerk OF
the Corporation Court recorded S5 deeds
and issued 81 marriage licenses. . 10
white, and z TO colored people
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
SPEAKER BYRD WINS FIGHT.
Gains Control of Democratic County
Convention mt winchester.

DILClAl " Inc washington ncTall
Winchester, Va, May 3O.-At the Demo
cratic county convention held IN winches-
ter to-day Speaker Richard F. Byrd and
Senator Robert NJ. Ward were both
chosen delegates to the State convention
at Roanoke.
Besides this, the records OF both Speaker
Byrd and Senator Ward were unani-
mOusly commended, which was a direct
rebuke 10 the city convention. which re-
Gently turned down Mr.. Byrd Mr. Byrd
had incurred the displeasure OF certain
liquor interests, which were in control OF
the local Democratic machinery, ard,
while his name was not presented to the
city convention, this action was only
taken when the friends OF the speaker
saw defeat inevitable.
The action OF to-day's convention is re-
garded as a great personal victory for
Speaker Byrd. Eighteen delegates were
elected to the Roanoke convention and
they were instructed for Bryan.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
CHRISTIAN SOCIALISTS MEET.
Fellowship Condemns action OF Con-
tinentnl Organization.

New York. MAY So--The Christian So
cialist Fellowship which began a three
days conference on Friday. adopted a
declaration Of principles to-day after
discussion Of two hours in the forenoon
in the parish house of the Church Of the
Ascension.
Among other things the declaration
SAYS:
The Christian Socialist Fellowship is
instituted and maintained for the purpose
OF spreading knowledge OF the principles
Of socialism. especially among people Of
religious belief and affiliatlon
1T has no connection with, but, on the
contrary. condemns. the so-Called Chris
tian Socialist movement Of Germany, Aus
tria. and other continental countries
which carries on a violent anti-SOciaIst
and un-Christian propaganda of anti
Semitism, and antagonizes the Social
Democracy. the political movement Of the
working class
'"The Fellowship does not aim TO create
new political party, but indorses and
supports the platform and principles OF
the Socialist party. No religious or creed
test is imposed as a condition Of member
ship IN the Fellowship
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
JAILED PREACHER I'LL.
Man Held for Wife Murder Taken 10
City Hospital.

opeclal 10 Inc washington Herald
Cumberland, Md. May SO-Rev. S. A.
Coffman, who is charged with the muir
der of his wife at Meadowvale. near
Fairmont, W. Va, has been removed
from the county jail to the city hospital,
Fairmont
Ever since the outbreak in the jail last
Tuesday evening, when he assaulted pris-
oners and officials, and had 10 be man
acled, he has refused TO eat. He has
been gradually falling away on account
OF lack of nourishment. His manner OF
eating, when he did attempt 20 take food,
would indicate that he was insane. He
would take the food in his fingers and
nibble 1t in the manner of a squirrel. He
has fallen away at least thirty pounds
since his confinement.
He is now so weak that he could not
possibly escape.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
TROOPERS IN CAMP
Washington Boys Spent Day
in Frederick.
WILL RESUME MARCH TODAY
Militiamcn Under Capt. Bear Rest
on Memorial Day After Hard Trip
from Observation-Disclosures Many Vis-
itOrs-Expect TO Reach Charles
town, w. Va, by Tonight.
to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Frederick, Nd, May 30-The District
militiamen passed to-day in Camp New
meyer. in the historic valley of the Mo
noeacy almost within sight of the
spot where Gen. Lew Wallace with a
small command. engaged the Confeder-
ates under Gen. Early and held them in
check until the Sixteenth Corps could en-
ter and protect the Capital
At o'clock reveille was sounded, and
the company turned out in short order.
After getting exercises, a part of the
daily routine. the boys gave way TO their
ravenous appetites and showed their ap-
probation OF the cook.
Capt Bean then relieved the whole
command from duty for the rest Of the
day, and the men We're at liberty 70 see
tho sights in and about Frederick.
Many Visit Camp.
Throughout the day visitors were re-
ceived from the surrounding country. and
the boys were complimented on all sides
The stock raisers were especially pleased
by the company's showing Of horse flesh.
Quite a number Of the Frederick mill
tiamen came out 10 see the boys and ex-
change stories with them. The authori-
ties of the town were very anxious to
have the troop ride in the Memorial Bay
parade. but Capt. Bean was compelled
10 decline. in view Of the fact that the
horses needed the rest after the hard
march Of yesterday and that the troop
has another stif trip ahead OF II.
After dinner the boys sat around the
campfire, swapped yarns, and listened 20
Steve Lants fine barytone
Taps were sounded at 10 O'Clock and
the command turned in for a good night s
rest. At o'clock tomorrow mirning they
resume the march, and expect TO reach
Charleston, w. Va, before nightfall.
The line OF march lies through Jeffer-
son. Petersville. Knoxville, and HarpeTs
Ferry
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
JOHNSON GETS PRIMARY VOTE.
HagerstOwn District Democrats De-
clare for Minnesota Man.

HagerstOwn District Democrats De-
clare for Minnesota Man.
Special to The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd, May 3O.-Primaries
were held by the Democrats throughout
Washington County this evening for the
purpose Of electing delegates TO the coun-
ty convention in Hagerstown next Tues
day. when delegates will be chosen 20 the
State and Congressional conventions.
District No. "a. Hagerstown, declared
for Johnson. but indications are that the
State and Congressional delegates will be
uninstructed.
Sharon CARRIER was lodged in jail at
Chambersburg to-day on the charge OF
murderously assaulting and attempting TO
rob Emanuel Spare, a Waynesboro mer-
chant, while the latter was on his way
home from his store a few nights ago.
There is a reward OF $500 for the arrest
and conviction Of Sparo's assailant. The
condition Of Sparo. who was shot in the
neck. is serious.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Services at Stanton.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Staunton, Va. May SO.-The North and
the South joined hands here to-day IN
celebrating national Decoration Day at
Union Cemetery. Capt. James Bumgard-
ner. one OF the gallant soldiers OF the Con-
federacy. was orator of the day, and
many Confederate veterans were in at
tendance, This Is perhaps the first time
since the civil war that the Southerners
have taken so active part in a national
celebration In this section Of the State.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
FEAR THEY ARE ANTI-BRYAN.
Montgomery County Democrats Du-
bious About "A Few Delegates.


bious About a Few Delegates.
Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Md. May S0-As an after
math OF the late Democratic county con-
vehtion, 1t has developed that the sweet
spirit OF harmony apparent on the sur
face did not pervade the hearts Of all the
delegates.
Echoes seem TO indicate that the rank
and file OF the party. who are devoted 70
the fortunes of Mr.. Bryan. are not al
together satisfied with the course pursued
by their accredited leaders in the selec-
tlon OF some Of the delegates TO the State
convention, in allowing several we'll
known anti-Bryan men to 90 on the dele
CATION. While Il IL believed that fifteen
out of the twenty-one delegates TO the
state convention are Of the Bryan per-
suasion, the rank and file OF the party
are somewhat apprehensive lest shrewd
manipulation may be attempted by the
antagonistic element which has managed
TO slip IN.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Services on Antictnm Field.

Hagerstown, May 30.-Memorial Day
was observed to-day at Antietam Battle
field. where services were held under
the auspices of Antietam Post, Grand
Army of the Republic. Of Sharpsburg.
Several thousand persons attended the
exercises. Grand Army veterans. the
Shepherd College Cadets. OF Shepherds
town. w. Va. and several bands and
civic organizations marched in a process
sion TO the National Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Salisbury Observes Day

special 20 The Washington Herald
Salisbury. n. c., May 9O.-Memorial Day
was fittingly celebrated here to-day by
several thousand citizens, many Of whom
came from various parts Of the State.
The graves Of the Federal soldiers buried
IN the National Cemetery here were deco
rated by friends. who visited the grounds
in large numbers. The ceremonies OF the
day were held in the courthouse. where
number Of short speeches were made
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
New Firm Incorporates.
ciai to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Staunton, Va, May S0.-The Railway
Safety Appliance Company, Of this city
has just been Incorporated with 5000
capital stock, divided into 1000 shares OF
500 par value. The company was formed
chiefly to exploit the Miller system Of
railway control, the invention OF H. B.
Miller. OF this city. The device is a truin-
stopping electrical contrivance. calculated
TO obviate the danger Of railway wrecks,
and experts who have examined 1t thor
oughly, declare 1t to be one of the most
important railway inventions OF the day
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
SnIue Fired Mt Annapolis.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Md, May SO.-The principal
observance Of Memorial Day in Annap-
Oils took place at the Naval Academy,
where, at noon. the several saluting yes
sells fired a salute of twenty-one guns.
In the city the national flag was dis
played at half-mast from the spire Of
Statehouse dome and many private resi-
dences. There was the usual ceremony
Of decorating graves.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Launch ExpIodes, one Dead,

Philadelphia, May 3O-By an explosion
on a naphtha launch on the Delaware
River one man was killed and nearly a
dozen other persons were injured. some
Of them seriously. late this evening. The
man who was killed was John Schmid-
leigher, of SOOg Radnor street. the owner
Of the launch.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
GRADUATES READ ESSAYS.
Glass of Eight Take Part I'm Rock
VILE Exercises.

VILE Exercises.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Rockville. Md, May 30.-The COM
mencement exercises of the Montgomery
County High School at the town hall
last evening were witnessed by an audi
ence that filled the hall
There were eight graduates-Harry NJ
Robertson, Tabitba Austin Braddock,
Mary Florence Conroy. Edwin Olin Car
rett. Mary Lillian Morgan. Clifton II.
Norris. Katharine Elaine Ricketts,, and
Elizabeth Stewart-each OF whom read an
essay. Charles w. Prettyman delivered
an address to the graduates. Prof. Cooke
D. Luckett. principal of the school. pre-
sided
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
ALLEGANY FOR BRYAN.
Democrats Believe Nebraskan Can
Win This Time.

Win This Time.
Special to Tho Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Nd. May 3O.-The Demo-
cratic county convention met here to-day
and selected the following delegates 70 the
State convention, which meets in Balti-
more: John II. Donahue. Frederick May
er, p. J. Cunningham, Jasper n Wilson,
John Keating. David J. Lewis. William J.
Ford, Fuller Barnard, Thomas Johnson,
and Robert l. Lichtenstein.
II is a compromise delegation. half be-
ing opposed to Instructions and the other
half out-and-Out Bryan men. The resolu-
tions commend 70 the Democrats a
statesman whose successful candidacy
would render this victory a certain vic
tory for the people. the Hon. William J.
Bryan"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Uninstructed, but Fnror Rrrnn-

Urbana, Va. May 9o.-At a mass meet
Ing OF the Democrats Of DIddlesex
County delegates TO the State conven-
tien In Roanoke were elected. The meet
ing was harmonious. The delegates viii
so uninstructed. 1t Is probable that they
will cast the vote OF the county for
Bryan for President
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
HONOR FRANCIS SCOTT KEY.
Frederick Paraaers Hold Exercises
Before Song Writer'S Monument.


Before Song Writer'S Monument.
Special to Tho Washington Herald
Frederick. Md. May SO.-The following
organizations met at Reynolds Post. No.
2: G. A. R. Camp No II; P. o. S. Of A;
Fredonia Council No. 46. o. L. A M;
Sons Of Veterans, and High School Ca
dets.
At 2 O'Clock this afternoon they
marched to Mount Olivet Cemetery. head
ed by the Yellow Springs Cornet Band.
and held ritualistic services over the
graves Of the dead members Of Reynolds
Post and the Sons Of Veterans.
After the graves Of the deceased vet
erans had been decorated, the assem-
blage returned to the monument Of Fran
els Scott Key, where an address was
made by Maj. Edward Y. Goldsborough.
The exercises were completed by several
hundred singing the StarSpangled Ban
ner."
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Primary Law Condemned.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg, Va, May 3O-TEe Demo-
Gratis of Scott County to-day. at Gate
City, adopted resolutions condemning the
present primary plan and indorsing the
appointment of Judge Rhea to the cor
poration commission, Fourteen delegates
were elected and Bryan was indorsed.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
NORTH AND SOUTH JOIN.
Confederate and Union Soldiers
HOnOred at Portsmouth.

Special to The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va. May 3O-Veterans Of the
Union and Confederate armies and sew
eral companies Of men from the naval
station united IN Portsmouth to-day for
the observance Of national Memorial Day.
Monuments TO both the Confederate and
Union dead were decorated with flowers.
Hymns were sung BY the Confederate
choir, 20 which the band from the United
States receiving ship Franklin played ac-
compartments. Flags were presented 10
three Norfolk public schools by the
Junior Order United American Mechanics.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Coal Inspector nenh.

Harpers Ferry. w. Va. May 3O-w. A.
Trlbby. a Baltimore and Ohio coal in
spector. and a resident of this place, died
in a hospital in Baltimore yesterday un-
der an operation. He was forty-twO
years OF age. and leaves a wife and six
children
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
commencement tuesday NIrht.

Special to The Washington Herald
Boyds. Nd, May 3O-The graduates this
year Of the Gaithersburg High School are
Misses Vinton Agnes Andrews, Myra
Landella Etchison, and Mr. AsbUry Ros-
zelle Woodward The arrangements for
the commencement are the most elaborate
yet perfected by any OF the high schools
and the programme the most appropriate
The color scheme in decorations is to be
in blue and gold The programme is TO
be rendered in Masonic Hall. Tuesday
evening at o'clock. The address 70 the
graduates is 20 be made by DR.. NJ. Bates
Stephens. and presentation Of diplomas
will be made by Supt. OF Schools Earle
B. Wood
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Union Dead HOnOred Mt winchester.
Special 20 The Washington Herald

Winchester. Va, May 30.-The graves
Of 5000 Union soldiers In the National
Cemetery were beautifully decorated with
garlands and flowers to-day. Appro-
pirate exercises. IN charge Of Mulligan
Post, c. A. r., were held, and addresses
made by Revs. ]. w. H. Beale, Of Win
chester. and N. d. McGurdy Of Mar
tinsburg, w. Va
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Instructed for nrrnn

Toano. Va, May 3O.-The Democrats OF
James City and County yesterday in mass
meeting elected delegates 70 the Roam
oke State convention in June. The dele
gates will so instructed for w. ]. BRYAN.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Judge Loving Leaves virginia.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. May SO.-Judge william
G. Loving, former manager for Thomas
F. Ryan, and the slayer Of Theodore
Estes, has accepted a position IN Talla-
hassee. Fla. and to-day left for that CITY.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Monument UnveIIed.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. May 3O.-A monument
erected to the memory of american sol
diers and sailors from 1T76 to the present
was unveiled to-day in the courthouse
square at Clarksburs. w. Va. The orator
was DIT. Elmer Ellsworth Rigley, of New
castle, Pa There was a large military
and civic parade.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
BRIDE LOOKS TO BE FOURTEEN
Minister Refuses TO Marry n Run
away Couple.

'Il'-0.lI . Iuo Wu'IIIIslllI titTlLI.
Hagerstown. Nd, May 30-AIiss Grace
Carnahan, daughter OF Rev. 3. r. Carna-
han, Of Mount Pleasant. Nd. and George
". Buxton, cashier OF the Keedysville
Bank, we're married to-day al the brides
home. the ceremony being performed by
her father. The bride formerly lived at
keedysville, where her father was for
many years pastor OF the Reformed
Church.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

George W. Orwig. a fireman on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad was drowned in
the Youghiogheny River. near Garrett.
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Memorial Day Quietly OBJ
served in Virginia City.
TO ENFORCE SUNDAY LAWS

Fruit Stores and POOIrOOms Must
Hereafter BE Closed, Following an
Order of Mayor PaR-PIans TO CeIe-
brate the Centennial Anniversary
OF Jefferson Davis Birthday.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

Miss Victoria Potter and John Payne.
both OF Sleepy Greek. Va. a runaway
couple. were married in Hagerstown to-
Gay By Rev. 4. II. Irvine, pastor Of the
United Evangelical Church. Several min
listers refused 10 marry the couple be-
cause OF their youthful appearance. The
bride wore short dresses. and did not
look a bit over fourteen years.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
cHILDREN'S
SUMMER SICKNESS

The following simple treatment will gener-
ally cure Infants Dauhoea Vithin q 20 IS
hours:
l. Stop feeding dairy milk.
2 Give. to about ore year old. one gain
q calonel, cut into three doses Of two hours
intervals.
;. Feed for few days on thick rice water.
strained and sweetened. while yet hot, with
some condensed milk
4. When cured. gradually substitute fresh
dairy milk. pasteurized or scaided.
sociEEV FOR PREVENTION or
SICKNESS.
E. BERLINER, sec'y.
A regular die. for children on condensed
milk is inadvisabio.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

Intelligence was received here to-day
OF the death Of Mrs. Martha c. Daven-
port widow Of Col. Henry B. Dav-
enport, Of Jefferson, who died to-day
at the home OF her daughter, Mrs. Gates
by Woodford, in Kentucky. The deceased
was a Miss Clay, formerly Of that State
She is survived by three sons-J. c.. Of
Roanoke, Va; Henry B.. OF Clay County
West Virginia. and Z. c. Davenport
and one daughter-Mrs. Woodford. Her
remains will be brought here on Mon
day and inferred In Edge Hill Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
VETERANS GET HONOR CROSSES
Daughters of COnfederates Hold
Services at CharIeStOwn.
Sr.s-ial - T7,e Wos,;--+c, Hi

oLSN1di 70 Inc washington heIuld-
Charlestown, W. Va. MAY 9l-AIe-
mortal exercises were held in Charles
town to-day under the auspices OF Lee
Memorial Association and other Confed-
crate organizations.
These organizations, together With FIRE
companies and brass bands marched to
the various cemeteries and decorated the
graves Of the Confederate dead. An ad-
dress was delivered in the courthouse
by Hon. John Lamb, OF Virginia. Crosses
OF honor were bestowed upon veterans
by Daughters Of ConfedeTacy.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

The Christian Endeavor Society. Of
Northern Virginia. last night elected the
following officers: r. E. l. Tyler. this
city. president; r. L. Bushong. Manassas.
vice president; Miss A1cKim, Vienna, sec
retary; Miss Lille Burroughs. Ballston,
Alexandria County, treasurer.