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The Washington times., 1908-06-25
COLORED VOTERS
TO SUPPORT c. O.P.
Ralph Tyler Heads Commit
fee to Advise National
Chairman.

Talk Of the detection OF the negro
voters from the ranks Of the Republican
party seems TO have been founded on
only a slight basis, according TO de-
velopments here today.
Ralph Tyler. a coIored Republican Of
Columbus. Ohio, and auditor FOR the
navy III the Treasury Department, said
today that he had been chosen chair
man Of a committee or seven prominent
men in his race. which has been organ
lied TO confer with the chairman Of
the Republican National Committee as
soon as he shall have been selected.
The colored committees plan is to try
10 persuade the national committee 10
establish headquarters in Chicago which
shall look after the coIored vote ex-
clusiveiy- These headquarters. accord
ms TO the present plan. viii be sep
arate and distinct from tn, ether head
quarters and be conducted by cOlored
men throughout
The men on the colOred committee are
chiefly from the middle West. where the
negro vote is a big factor.
This development today shows that
many OF the negroes, II not all Of them
Will end by sticking 10 the Republican
banner. in spite Of the threats which
were made IN Chicago before the con-
yenuon, that the entire race would be
found enlisted under the Democratic
standard next November
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
Declares Husband Too Gay;
Mrs. MorehouSe Asks DiUOrce

es to again take that name. as well
as to secure custody of her little girl,
Viola. aged nine, who she claims. was
abducted. She was married to More
house in Dovenur. n. Y, in 1856. ana
for "A long time resided in Massena, y.
Y. later moving to Bedford, Pa
There, according TO Mrs Morehouse,
her husband was set up in the
photograph business by her brother
and he prospered. accommodating
real estate and a bank account. On
his advent 10 afhuence she. alleges that
he became enamOreI OF a pretty girl
emTlOye and that soon after the couple
suddenly left town, but not until he had
gathered together about 5000 in cash.
For q time, she says, she lost sight Of
her husband. bur recently discovered he
was living at glastonbury Ohio. with a
woman whom he had married after pro-
curing what she claims is a fraudulent
divorce from an Iowa court. She de-
clares also that for awhile the employe
with whom he left Bedford was IN his
company ia Gibsonburg.
II. W. ley is attorney for Mrs. More
house.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
Welded ON STAGE
WHERE LOVE BEGAN
Miss Emile L.Lohmayer and
George L. Storm Married
in Saengerbund Hall.

An original affair in the history OF tba
Saengerbund was the wedding in the
auditorium or the society club rooms
last night, Of George I. Storm. a young
Washington business man, aud an en-
thusiastic member OF the society. and
Miss Emile Z. Lohmayer. also OF this
city Il is the first wedding ever held
IN the Saengerbund's han.
Their trOth was plighJed upon the
stage OF the auditorium in the pres
ence Of large number Of friends and
invited guests. the ceremony being. per
formed on the seif-same spot upon
which the young people had sung to-
gether and Cupid had gotten in his
fateful work The stage was banked
with palms, cut flowers and overhang-
ing wreaths, converting It into a minia-
ture chapel
Prof. Henry Xauder, musical direc-
tor Of the Saeng erbund, played the we'd
ding march and the Rev Dr. Il.
Schroeder performed the ceremony. Al
most every member Of the Saenzerbund
present advanced and implanted a Kiss
upon the lips OF the bIushing bride
while many OF the fair sex claimed the
same privilege as regarded the bride
groom Following the cOngratulaL4Ons.
an Informal banquet was given.
The bride was given in marriage BY
her brother, Harry LOhmayer- Benjamin
B Porter. OF Baltimore. was best man.
Miss Emily storm. maid OF honor. and
Miss Mary LOhmayer. bridesmaid The
ushers were Harry Minister. Charles ..
Storm J. p. Redeker, J. P KutIne-.
and c. II. Beck
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
ADOPTS A FAMILY
TO GAIN CHARITY

NEW YORK. June 25.-Charles i.
Van FosSeu, general manager Of River
View Manor at Hastlngs-on-hudso
was fooled into giving a man work the
other day through a novel expedient.
Mr.. Van FOssen lives at the Maple
wood Inn at Dobbs Ferry. The other
evening a big stranger, accompanied by
a woman with a baby IN ner arms and
five children. all ragged and unkempt.
and accompanied by another woman
as on interpreter. called on Mr. Van
FOssen. The Interpreter said the man
had had no work for six months, and
that the family was destitute. The man
cried and the woman and children fol-
lowed suit.
Mr.. Van FOsSen gave them some
money and told the man TO report TO
the foreman in charge OF his works in
the morning. The next afternoon tie
foreman asked Mr.. Van FOssen why
the man was employed.
'Stung,' said the foreman after he
heard the story. That mans family
is i'm the Old country and he is the best
known loafer in the whole community"
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
MOTHER AND TIE GIRLS.

There IS mother in AtchisOn with
two daughters by whom she has done
Well" The mother is pretty and very
attractive The daughters are very
plain without any charm OF manner.
While they We're still young. the moth
er invited eligible young men 10 the
house. and saw that the young men
had a good time. The young Urls were
kept pretty well in the background.
and the pretty, young looking mother
did most Of the entertaining. and al
ways had delightful hot SUppers NVhcu
the young men went home. they real
lied only one thing; they had had a
good time. They did not know who
hac given IL 10 them. The house WAS
nice place TO go. that was all they
knew Before the plain. unattractivs
girls were twenty-One. each was pro-
vided with a rich husband and a hand
some home OF her own Every one
wondered how on earth those Uninter-
estinE and hOmely girls got such tina
husbands. There vas only one per
son who knew how 81 was done. and
she won't tel: NATURALIZATION Globe
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
SOUTHERN SALARIES
MAY NOT BE CUT
With Improved Conditions, Road
May Continue Old Scale
of Wages.

The proposed reduction in wages OF
Southern Railway employees. which was
10 90 into effect on July 1. may not
be made. according TO authoritative re
ports.
When announcement was made last
March that the wage scale would be
reduced a strike was threatened. After
numerous conferences between repre-
sentatives OF the road and it's employees.
Chairman Knapp. Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, and Commissioner
OF Labor Nell. were called in as
Intermediates. and 1t was decided 20
make no change until July I. IT, az
that date. conditions of the company
al noI been bettered. the change was
II re made.
Conferences held during the past few
days have. il IS said. developed the fact
that conditions have vastly improved
throughout the South. and IL is under
stood that the time for continuing the
old scale has been advanced for three
months 1t Is claimed that at the end
Of that time no charge will be made.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

Married. and with three children, yet
posing as a widower in the city where
his family resided. and becoming on
gagged TO a minister's daughter. then
clipping with a pretty girl employee and
abducting lis own daughter. securing
a fraudulent divorce in a neighbOring
State. and embarkinS on a sea of matri-
mOny with still another woman is the
record of Wilbur A. MOrehOuse. as given
by Mrs. Ha-tie p Morehouse, Of this
city. who has just brought suit in the
Supreme Court OF the District for an
absolute divorce
a gay LOthariro. she describes. fit
ting from place to place. winning ana
smashing hearts, and leaving in his
wake deserted wife and two chill
dren and a number OF disiIlusions In
the story which she tells to the cour:
she calls him cruel and heartless. and
recites a tale Of a wretche1 home.
Her name previous to her marriage
was Hattie p. Walrath, and she wish
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
FINDS LOST DOG,
THEN WEBS OWNER

PITTSBURG. June 25--Miss Elizabeth
CuIbertson. Of Wooster. Ohio. came
here TO visit relatives several months
ago. and brought with her her beauti-
full sable and white Scotch collie. Mon
tey- While here the dog was lost. Miss
Culbertson was heartbrokon. She de
clared she would do anything for any
person who returned Montey.
Haldane T. Plaute, a memUe.- Of the
IRE department. found the dog returned
It to Miss CulbertsOn, heard Of hsr offar.
fell head over heels I'm love with her
ard reminded her OF her promise Miss
CulbertsOn was 50 pleased at letting the
collie back and so grateful C planre
that she fell IN love with him. 100.
Two days ago they were married, and
MOntey was at the wedding
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

ing at S:45 O'Clock. These weekend
trips AFFORD an opportunity 70 spend over
twenty-four hours where the saIt-iaden
air Nils the lungs. Those VINO 20 to
the Beach on the Saturday evening trip
will find all the hotels open, and ~ the
big Colonial Beach Hotel they are as
sured the best Of service. Those who
20 on the Sunday day trip will have
several hours 20 enjoy the pleasures Of
the resort and 10 have q fine salt
water bath or 70 go boating, grabbing,
or fishing On the return trip the steam
er Will reach home about 1870 O'Clock
Sunday night. Lunches and a Ia carte
meals are served on the steamer. Stops
are made at Alexandra going and re-
turning.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
Woman Makes Speech
Before Club Meeting in Boston

BOSTON. June 25.-"Pure food" was
debated at today's session OF the con-
vention Of the National Federatio nOf
Women's Clubs by the LOO delegates
and alternates. while the thousands OF
visitors began another day Of sightsee-
ing.
DR. Charles Harrington, Of the Massa-
chusetts State board or health. spoke on
Local Meat Inspection" Mrs. Mary
Human Abel. Of Baltimore. delivered
an address on Clean Food" and Mrs
Ellen II. Richards. of Boston. on SAM
tatiOn in Daily Life" Mrs. Walter Nc
Nab Miller, OF Columbia, No, chairman
Of the pure-foOd committee, submitted
a report. Other addresses were deliver
ed. one by Miss Helen VGrick, OF New
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
WASHINGTON MAN
CAPTURES HONORS

Among the graduates OF st. Charles
College near EIlicOtt City. yesterday.
was Francis J. Hurney, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Hurney. 1233 W street
northwest. and brother OF Joseph 4.
Hurney. Of the information bureau Al
Union Station.
and honor man OF his class won the
cash prize for the best essay on Chris
tian theology: was captain OF the base
ball team. and won many other scholas-
tic and athletic distinctions I'm the insti-
tuition. Mr. Hurney. as honor man. was
picked by Cardinal Gibbons to 20 10
Rome to complete his studies for the
priesthood. but because Of the illness
Of his mother he asked 20 be relieved OF
the appointment.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
AMERICANS SLAIN
ON NEGROS ISLAND

MANILA. June 25.-News has been re-
ceived here from the Island OF Negros
or the murder OF II. D. Everett. a Gov
eminent forester; 7. I. wakely. a
Scnool teacher and four Filipinos by
hill tribesmen.
TIE party has been missing fer six
week They started 70 cross the Island
Of Negros, one OF the least civilized Of
the extreme southern group Of Islands.
and were attacked by the tribesmen
and slain.
Everett was a native Of New York
and Waksly was q grs 1uate OF the Uni
versity OF Chicago
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
TURIN ARCHBISHOP
ESCAPES BOMB

TURIN, June 25.-An Internal machine
aimed at Cardinal AEOstinO RicheImy
Archbishop OF Turin. while he was Gel
ebrating pontifical mass in the cath
edral yesterday in honor Of the feast
OF St. John, narrowly missed its mark
and caused great excitement and panic
among the women, who were present in
large numbers.
The congregation rushed to the doors
and IN the stampede several were tram
pied and painfully injured. The Pope
has telegraphed his congratulations to
Cardinal Richelmy on his escape. II is
not known who perpetrated the deed.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

York. on Conditions in the Canal
Zone" Mrs. w. W. Penheld, OF New
York on Methods and Factors in Civic
Work; Miss Sadie American. OF Wash
ington, on Play and Fairgrounds, p"
and by Howard Walker, Of Boston, on
Municipal Art"
There was no session this afternoon
as Governor and Mrs. Curtis Guild, jr.
received the delegates and Otner visi-
tors az the State house
The II. erature session last evening re-
suited H. the bringing into prominence
a hithe- o almost unknown American
poet. Mrs. Olive TilfOrd Dargen. OF
South Carolina. who read a poem pen
ned for the occasion An ode 10 VgO-
man Mrs Dargen was hailed BY
Thomas Nelson Page as a real Amer
lean poet"
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
MOI EAR

Look here. Abraham said the Judge
IT'S been proved right here in court
mat instead OF doing something 10 help
support your wife an Children. YOU
spend your whole time hunting pos
sCm,'
The old negro hung his head.
yOuz''
"Ah suttinly dOesl"
And your children 90
Vas. suhf'
AID YOU love them both better
in
Better than a thousand 'possum 20
Look hyah. jedge." exclaimed Abe.
with widening eyes. "dat's takin' a coon
hemian Magazine
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
EXCURSIONS.

Weekend stays at the Chamberlin
Hotel, Old Point Comfort, passage via
the Norfolk and Washington boats, are
among the most alIuring and economi-
cal outings ever presented by the man
agement Of this company 70 those
whose affairs and means prescribe more
prOtracted vacations these excursions
make a special appeal Low rate tick
cts covering all steamer expenses.
berth. etc, and accommodations for one
or two days at the Chamberlin are on
sale every week, Fridays and Saturdays.
Leaving Friday evening at $50 o'clock,
one has two days at Old Point. return
ing 10 town Monday morning IN ample
time for business The Saturday-to-
Monday ticket allows one day at the
Chamberlin, the Saturday-tO-Tuesda
price, two days there Reduced rate
acknowledgements round trip tickets
TO Old Point and Norfolk are on sale
as usual this su-amer. There are two
ticket offices. one at Seventh street
wharf, the otner at 705 Fourteenth
street.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
SIX THOUGHT DEAD
IN LAUNCH MISHAP
Small Boat Wrecked by Explosion,
and All Passengers Are
Missing.

ST LOUIS. June 25--At least a half
dozen persons are believed 10 have lost
thei- lives in the explosion Of the gaso-
lene launch Midget. near Carondelet.
The wrecked launch was found on the
river bank today, but there IS no trace
OF John KraUser. the owner. or the
party OF friends he took on a fishing
trip yesterday.
Residents along the river heard an
explosion about midnight but could not
ascertain the cause. Krauser is missing
from his home II IS not known how
many were in the party. but he usual
~ invited at least six friends
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
SHADD FUNERAL TOMORROW

Funeral services for DR.. Furrnan ].
Shadd. who died yesterday, viii be held
IN his home, sol r street northwest. TO-
morrow at II o'clock Dr. Shadd was
secretary and treasurer OF the medical
department Of Howard University For
thirteen years he was resident Dhvsi-
clan of FTeedman's Hospital He leaves
4 wife. son, Furman J., Jr.. and two
daughters.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
THREE COUPLES WE'D,
JUNE BRIDES MANY
Farmer on Way to City Bad
ly Gored by Angry
p Bull.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA VA. JUNE 25

This June bids fair 10 exceed all others
in the number Of its brides. AleXandria
witnessed three marriages yesterday
evening.
William H Scott, a young business
man, and Miss Lena May Craven,
daughter OF William L. Craven, were
married at the parsonage OF the Meth
Odist Protestant Church by the Rev.
Mr. HUMPHREYS at 9 o'clock. The bride
was attended by Miss Stella Myers. as
maid Of honor, while the groom had
Noel Garner as his best man.
Arthur T. Bremen, a weT-knOwu
Alexandrian, and Miss Virginia Brown,
daughter OF George Brown, We're mar
ried at the rectory Of Grace Protestant
Episcopal Church by The Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, the rector. at $50 o'clock
The marriage of Miss Elsie Roberts
and William Burrsll took place at 6
o'clock at the home of the brides par
ents in Alexandria county. The Rev w
w. van Arsdale,. of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church, OfNciatcd. After the
wedding Mr.. and Mrs. Burrell left for
Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
NOT A KISS.

I heard him behind the door plead
Ing for just one They must be en-
gagged
Nav. They're married. It was a
dollar he was pleading for-''-Exchange-
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

The steamer St. Johns, OF the Wash
ingtOn and Potomac Steamboat Com
pany fleet will be in service Saturday
evening 10 transport visitors to Colonial
Beach. the Atlantic City Of Washing
ton, which IS rapidly filling up with
summer visitors The St Johns will
sail from this city Saturday evening at
5.45 clock and again on Sunday morn
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

Not the least enjoyable portion Of a
trip 20 Chevy Chase Lake is the ride
over the cool countryside on the speed
ing electrics, the breezes bringing com
fort and pleasure TO those who have
sweltered from the heat Of the city all
day. Cars are run with such frequency
and regularity that there is never any
Inconvenience or discomfort in reaching
the lake or returning from IL Once at
the resort one may follow his own in
ciinatiOns as 20 amusemeats, for they
are numerous. Dancing in the great
pavilion attracts many, while the Mar
Inc Band concerts provide treats for the
musically inclined. Motion pictures
swings. bowling. and shooting command
a good deal Of attention every evening.
Tn, unique Nominations make Chevy
Chase Lake one Of the most attractive
OF the Citys suburban resorts.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

River View, the excursion resort IN
Maryland, ABOUT twelve miles below
this city. IS an ideal spOt-st- which 20
spend a day away from the noise and
heat o. the city. The steamer queen
Anne IS now making regula- daily trips
to the resort. leaving AT 10 a. m. 2:I5
and 6-sj p. m, week days and IL a m
20 and 6:15 D. m, Sundays Dancing
and music IN the big cool pavilion are
features OF the week days at the View
Sacred concerts on Sunday take tn.
place IF dancing
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

Miss Bessie +. McCelIegett, Of Sem
inary Hill, and Roland l.. Walters, fore
man at the Potomac yards, were mar
ried in Washington yesterday. After
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Walters left
for the North on wedding trip.
Thomas Hoy has sold to Is. NICK
Aitcheson his handsome three-story
brick dwelling in North Washington
street. near Cameron street Ny HOY
viii shortly move his family 10 Wash
1ngton, where he VIII reside in the fu-
tUre.
Scott Dillingham;, a Fairfax county
farmer. narrowly escaped being gored
1 10 death by a bull st his fGrm near
WOOdlawn. eight miles below this city
starting TO tntS city with the bull and
was leading il when the animal, evi-
; IDENTIFY CraZed by the heat. charged on
him, knocking him down and cutting his
face on the left side, narrowly escaping
his eye. Mr. GillinEham managed 10
get 10 his feet and escaped from the
animal
At Alexandria Hospital II was said
that Mr.. Gillingham IS resting com
fortably today
The bull was captured by farm hands.
The following Jury mas been sum
the case OF Beach and others vs.. Gran
: lord today: II. +. Robertson. L. S
: Harper. s. A Lindsey. Richard Acton.
! Alfred Thomson, NJ. L. Dinwiddie. +. r.
King, J. +. Dyson, y. 3. Baer. jr.. II
, q. Griffith, II. Kirk, jr, E WardeId
IT, and J. Brooke Carter.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary V. Travers
will be held from St. Nary's Catholic
Church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
The funeral Of the late Joseph Pull
man will be held from his home. IN
: Upper King street, near Payne street
tomorrow afternoon at 5 O'Clock.
The remains Of Howard T. Thornton
were today sent 10 Haymarket for
burial.
James wilkins, thirty-eight years Of
age. while attempting to board a
freight train at the Potomac wards
. last evening fell and had his leg badly
crushed. The injured member was later
amputated below the knee.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

James wilkins, thirty-eight years OF
age. while attempting to board
freight train at the Potomac wards
last evening fell and had his leg badly
crushed. The injured member was later
amputated below the knee.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

The remains Of Howard T Thornton
were today sent 10 Haymarket for
burial.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

The funeral Of the late Joseph Pull
man will be held from his home. in
Upper King street, near Payne street,
tomorrow afternoon at 5 O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

2jc MerceriZed Silk
Isle Hose: thin dlmy
CobWebby hose. in white,
tan. black. pink, blue,
red, gray and TIC
green. -........ss
5 for 50c.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

The funeral of Mrs. Mary V. Travers
Will be held from st. Mary's Catholic
Church tomorrow morning at Q o'cIocl,
The Springdale news., 1908-11-06
ZION

Nov. 2.-There is very pleas ant weather at present, though we do not know how long 1t will last
 The infant child of NIT. and Mrs. Frank Morrison is very low with diptheria.
 A large crowd was out to sing ing Sunday evening. We invite you one and all to come back.
 Some Springdale folks attend ed church at this place Sunday. Rev. Charlie Watson will preach at this place next Sunday at II o'clock.
 Several of the Zion folks at- tended literary at Shady Grove Friday night.
 Bro. Reed preached his fare well sermon here Sunday. We certainly hate to see him leave as he has done 50 much good work here.
 AIr. Huckaby of this commun- ity moved to SpringdaIe last week, aud Ed Iyey of Baldwin, moved to this place.
 HONoLULA.
The Springdale news., 1908-11-06

morning by Rev. Gilmour and the evening service was conducted by Elder Sherman, of Benton vile.
 Shady Grove folks are arrang- ing to have a basket supper Fri day night. The proceeds of the supper are to be devoted toward library fund.
 orn.-Sunday, Nov. l, son to NIT. and Mrs. John Late.
 The steam power drill has been moved up to the Crescent Lime quarry where quite bit of drilling will be done preparatory to putting of some big blasts.
 MULKEEPMO.
The Springdale news., 1908-11-06

Nov. 2.-Rather rainy and cool this morning.
 Mrs. Sarah Beasley left Sum- day evening for Puryur, Tenn, on a visit to her sister, whom she hasn't seen for some time. She expects to be absent about three weeks. We wish her safe journey and an enjoyable time.
 Not so many were present t the institute as was expected Saturday. But those present seemed to enjoy the occasion. Quite few of those on the pro- gram were absent, but as good speakers were plentiful their place were suitably supplied. Some of those taking part in tte.program were Prof. Buck and Prof. Frantz
The Springdale news., 1908-11-06
WHITENER

Nov. 2.-Everybody here is anxious to see the outcome of the piano contest.
 John Roberts. our townsman, Is engaged in the lucrative busi- ness of a travelling butcher shop.
 E. o. Carlock is having dental work done at Fayetteville.
 Fred Williams Is arranging to build another barn. When 1t Is completed 1t will be the largest barn in this section.
 Our school, under the skillful management of Prof. Ivey, of Clifty, has been doing some fine work along literary lines.
 Miss Ova Lane closed her third successful term of school at Buckeye Friday. This establish es precedent at that place.
 James B. Wilson, formerly of this place and a prominent horti- culturist, Is now successful