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The Washington times., 1909-10-26
JAIL CHARGES TRUE,
ADMIT AUTHORITIES
Commissioner mcfarland
Says He is Working for
Immediate Removal.

Declaring that the Commissioners are
fully alive to the penal conditions in
the District or Columbia, which Attor-
ney General Wickersham declares TO be
the worst in the country, Commissioner
Mcfarland said today that he and his
colleagues are earnestly working for
their removal.
''The Commissioners are moving as
rapidly as possible ia the acquisition of
the 2.000-acre tracts in Virginia and
Maryland for the new reformatoFy and
wOrkh0use, which will remedy the bad
conditions ia our penal institutions. %
said the Commissioner.
IT hope that within a year the men
now IN overcrowded cells will be at
work on these tracts. One tract has
already been selected, and the question
of the title referred to the Department
of Justice In order that condemnation
proceedings may be entS -ed IL neces-
sary. The other site will soon be select
ed.
"The process of determining these
sites has been a difficult one, but the
Commissioners have FASTENED it as
much as possible.
I'VE are fully alive to the bad con-
ditiOns and confident that they are
soon to be removed"
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
N EFT To DISCUSS
AVIATION FUNDS
Enthusiasts Will Gather at
Municipal Building
This Afternoon.

we viii set on foot this afternoon
plans to raise guarantee fund OF
$4,000, for the holding Of the next in
teTnational aviation meet in Washing
ton. said Commissioner mcfarland
this morning, land II is my belief that
the fund will be obtained with little
difficulty"
Commissioner Nacfarland viii be the
first speaker at the big public meeting
in the Municipal Building at 4 o'clock
this afternoon, under the auspices OF
the joint aviation committee Of Wash
ington and Baltimore. at which time it
is expected a subscription list will be
started Of a committee appointed TO
raise the $4,000.
Col. J. II. Joyce, president Of the Bal
timore Aero Club. and Mayor MahOol,
Of Baltimore, are expected 10 De present
at the meeting when they viii report
what steps have been taken in Balu-
more TO raise the $50 90 guarantee fund
pledged by that city. Among other Bal
timoreans who are expected 70 attend
the meetings are Frank Z. watch eri II.
Fl. Patterson, J. A Hughes, ~ n
Febsenfeld. Fred II. Cottlief, William
Lanahan. Gen. Felix Aguus, 9. +. Ab,il
TIE. Congressional delegation of Mary
land, the mayor of Annapolis the m5y-
or Of Alexandra, the mayor Of Nor
folk. a delegation Of the Norfolk Board
Of Trade, delegation Of the Chamber
OF Commerce or Alexandria the mayor
of Richmond, Representative Cariin,
and Senator Martin, of Virginia, in ad-
dition to the entire public of Washing
ton are invited to attend the meeting
this afternoon. President THOMAS r.
Walsh. of the Washington Aero Club.
will be one Of the speakers, as VIII also
George Oakley Totten. Jr.. who viii give
an illustrated talk on the recent avia-
ton meet at Rheims, France
President Walsh is chairman OF the
Joint committee, with Charles ]. Bell,
vice chairman, representing Wasnin8-
ton, and Col. J. r. Joyce, vice chairman,
representing Baltimore
II is expected the enthusiasm and
speeches viii determine what method
is TO be followed in raising the $4,000
guarantee fund.
Wilbur Wright has been invited to
attend the meeting.
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
Deaths.

Christina A. scheible, 40 years, 27O2 K
street northwest
Virginia Gray. 50 years. sos Sixth street
southwest.
William Moran. rs years. United States
Soldiers Home, d. G.
Edward McNalley. 40 years, 200 X street
northeast.
John II. Gheen. Il years. 1916 Park road
northwest
John A. HAYWARD. "A years, 141s Q street
northwest
street northwest
Julius Bowling, % years, Bls Ninth street
northeast
George ". BOWbeeT. n years, Govern
ment Hospital for Insane
Francis NJ. Cox. S. years, 3O1 Cambridge
place.
Rachel c. Henry rs years. 20J7 Thir-
teenth street northwest
Harriet c. Sllney. So years. 142S Clifton
street northwest
sarah SwartzeH. 80 years, 1l12 Rhode ISL
and avenue northwest
Joseph Webster. 63 years. Emergency
Hospital.
Jane NJ sullivan. 60 years. 12n Union
street southwest
Infant Of William F. and Mary l..
LamOn. 1909 Q street northwest, ] day
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
NEW YORK STUNNED
BY SUIT OF ASTORRSS
Action for Separation of
Popular Pair Distinct
Surprise.
Continued from First Page


Aston says there is really nothing to
be said. 1 don't know what you were
after. / suppose an interview
Mrs. AstOr knows" the reporter re-
piled.
"Oh." said the guest pleasantly.
Better luck next time"
Ar. Young was seen at his home in
New Rochelle by reporter. He was
asked Il a member Of his firm had been
appointed referee to hear evidence in a
case OF unusual note.
u personally have been appointed to
act IN such a case said Mr.. Young
1T Is understood - he was told. that
Mrs John Jacob AstOr Is the plaintiff
IN ths=$ case against her husband"
4 have nothing 70 say rega riding
that" said Mr. Young.
rs IL true that you are referee ia a
proceeding brought by Mrs. AstoT2'
Il have nothing 10 say" he repeated.
There is no other family IN New York
whose disagreement could cause such
genuine regret in the social, as we'll as
the business world Both Mrs Astor
and her husband, besides their birth
rights as members Of two Of the famous
families IN America, have won personal
distinction in many fields.
The present head OF the renowned
house OF AstOT, as financier, inventor,
soldier and sportsman, holds a lofty
position IN the respect OF the public, as
well as of his friends.
His wife, who succeeded the late Mrs.
william Aston as recognized leader OF
New York society, has won, besides the
social triumphs OF England and Amer
lea, an enviable reputation Tor her wise
charities and her persistent phiIan-
throDic efforts With firm though
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
MRS. ROEKE GLAD
TO SERVE CHILDREN
New Board Member Proud
TO Work in Interests of
Education.

To be Of service TO the children OF the
District is the one thought OF Mrs " IL
liam II. Hoel<e. appointed member or
the Board of Education to succeed Mrs.
Hill The new member comes TO the
board with an experience as a pupil and
teacher. and as the mother and grand
mother Of children educated in the
schools.
But I am just a plain woman" she
said this morning. when reporter for
The Times Interrupted her in superin-
tending her fall housecleantng at her
home. 3s6 G street northwest, TO obtain
her views regarding the public educa-
tionaI system in the District I have
my home 70 look after and expect to
devote myself to II" she continued.
But I do want to help the children
And I feel can. That Is why I viii &C
cept the appointment"
Mrs. HOeke has been connected with
the sc hoOls OF institutions for children
all her life, For more than twenty-five
years she has been a member OF the
board Of directors Of the Children's Hos
pitaI, and for almost as long a period
she has been at the head OF the kinder
garten department OF the Calvary Bap-
fist sunday school. For six years prior
10 neE marriage Elfd- EdbeAe was q
teacher in the pubic schools, SO that
she knows the schools from the 1tand-
point of the teacher as well as OF the
child.
COmmends School System.
81 think it is perfectly wonderful the
strides that have been made during the
past few years IN the school system Of
the District. she declared. II believe
We have the finest schools here ever
heard Of. and the Improvement seems
to be rapidly progressing. And do not
refer TO the purely educational features
either. There are things about the
schools that are almost as important as
the course OF study which In the old
days am afraid We were ant to neglect
too much
The sanitation Of the schools Is one
Of the things that come under the head
of what believe to be the really fmpoT-
tant things. The construction OF SAM
tary schools buildings and the care Of
the health Of the children should be
among the primary objects OF those who
control the system
mo, I can't say that I mean sys-
tenn of medical inspection" she said IN
reI,Iv 10 a question Il would not want
to be quoted on that because do not
know exactly what has been done By
the board or what the boards views are
on the subject. But the general health
OF the pupils as affected BY their every
day surroundings is what I mean
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
The Vital Records.
Births

Frank J. and Maggie Kenny. boy.
Robert r. and Mamie c. Garner, girl.
Thomas r. and Margaret NJ. Patterson
boy.
Oragio and Giannina Balducci boy.
Aaron B. and Martha L. Vail, girl.
Samuel 3. and Blanche NJ. Kleindienst,
girl.
Louis c. and Stella Becker. boy
George A. and Marguerite NJ. He'll, boy.
Francis II. and Ruth r. Tucker, girl.
Harry r and Annie T. Burns, girl
Delmas c. and Ella NJ. Stutler, girl.
James and Mary Dalton, girl
Adelbert and Vernah A. Dryer boy.
Norval +. and Harriet v Richards. girl.
Samuel y. and Moliie Shepard, girl.
Thomas 3. and laura V. White. boy.
Claude n. and Elsice II. De Forest. girl.
Thomas NJ and Margaret VI. Nolan.
boy
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
STAGE GIRL VICTIM
ER,SAYDOCTORS
Evelyn Howard d, " Shot by
Husband, Recovering.
Body Unclaimed.

A decided Improvement was noted to-
day in the condition Of Mrs. William
II. Short, known on the stage as Evelyn
Howard. who was shot three times by
her husband at the Union Station last
Sunday, and doctors at the Casualty
Hospital say there is every indication
that she viii recover.
The body Of Short, who blew his
own brains out after shooting his wife.
is still at the Morgue, and probably viii
be buried in potter's field. Efforts on
the .eart Of the police to get into COM
mum cation with any relatives OF
frieD Is who viii take charge of the re-
mains have failed.
Mrs. Mary Lewis. Mrs. Shorts mother,
IS constantly at her daughters bedside.
The Washington times., 1909-10-26

In former years the show has been
open for three days. The extension OF
time is the result Of the size OF last
years attendance Not only in point
Of time, but in other details the show
this year viii be a record-breaker.
1t will be a better exhibition in point
of variety and IN the general arrange
ment of the display More rare bios
SONS viii be shown than heretofore A
larger orchestra viii be in attendance.
New features are promised that have
not been seen before south of New York
city. Several Of them have been adapt
ed from the European show. Handsome
prizes viii be offered.
The prizes for outside growers are %
such a nature that they have attracted
the attention of New York growers, as
well as others from Boston, and a COL
siderable portion Of the exhibition viii
be from ont of town The local mer-
chants have no intention of allowing
the visitors to eclipse them. Already
a number Of them are arranging their
display.
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
HOPE FOR ECZEMA PATENTS
D. .. D. Prescription Now Offered at IS
Cents-A Trial VIII Convince.

The oil Of wintergreen compound for
eczema-knoWn as D. D. D. Prascrip-
tiou-can be secured at present from
Henry Evans and Peoples Drug Co.. IN
a % cent bottle.
This offer is especially made TO con
vince those skin sufferers who have
not yet tried the remedy. One bottle
will suffice to cure a mild case, and
the first application viii instantly prove
to you that you get relief at once from
the itch. The moment you wash the
skin with this mild, soothing liquid, the
itch IS gO,-e-
If-upOn our special recommendation
you want TO try a bottle Of this proven
eczema cure at % cents. telephone or
call at our store
Henry Evans. 922-s24 F St Peoples
Drug Co, S24 7th St.
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
ALLOWED TO FINISH
HIS SLEEP IN JAIL
Permits Team TO Roam Streets
While He Slumbers on
Seat.

ledge. 20 honor, dem mules am as
gentle as an child declared James
Marshall, when arraigned In Police
Court this morning on a charge Of
violating the police regulations, "an'
knows how to go widout bein
guided"
Marshall, perched on the soft side
Of the plank seat Of a coal wagon, to
which were hitched two mules, was
gently sleeping, the mules were
calmly going on their journey. ap-
pareutly unconscious Of the condition
Of their Jehu. but policeman at the
corner of Seventh street and Florida
avenue ruthIessly awakened the sleep
ing driver and carried him to the sta
ton house to finish his nap, and he
Will, at the invitation of Judge Null
lowry spend the next thirty days in
jail to finish the rest Of his sleep.
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
FLORISTS APPROVE
A WEEK LONG SHOW
Officers of Local Club Will Have Charge of Exhibition
Which Opens Here on November s In Old
Masonic Temple

Whilc Washington's trade bodies have
as yet taken no official action regard
ing the Capitals annual flower show
their members have given their strong
est Endorsement TO the idea OF extend
ing the show through an entire week,
and will give it every encouragement
in their power
With this backing the florists predict
this morning that the flower show from
November TO IA will be an affair far
superior to New York's famous ex-
hibition. The show viii be held IN the
old Masonic Temple. Ninth and f
streets.
n charge Of the affair are the officers
Of the Florists Club, who are:
F. H. Kramer, president.
John Robinson, vice president
w. +. GUIDE. treasurer.
o. A. c. Oehmler, secretary.
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
LOST FROM STEAMER

CHICAGO. Oct. 26.-No trace Of John
NJ. F. Erwin, a Willamette real estate
dealer, who engag a berth on the
steamer Puritan from Chicago 10 Hoi-
land. Mich, on Saturday night and was
missing when the boat arrived at its
destination. has been found. The state
room reserved for him bore evidence OF
having been occupied
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
APPEAL LAND VALUATION.

sUNBURY. Pa, oct. 26.-Counsel for
the Mineral Railroad and Mining Com
pany has filed exceptions to the opinion
Of Judges c. r. Savidge and VOris Au-
ten decreelng valuation Of coal land
which increases taxes of companies sew
eral million dollars. The Mineral Com
pany Will refer the judicial opinion TO a
higher court.
The Washington times., 1909-10-26
ALDERMEN DELINQUENT.

CHICAGO. Oct. 26.-Increases in sal
airy from 81 800 70 5000 for the alder
men elected last April do not seem TO
have made the councilmen any more
regular in attendance upon committee
sessions. Chairman Hey. Of the COM
Iufttee on street nomenclature. has been
trying for three weeks TO get q quorum
OF his COMMITTEES together. He has fail
ed absolutely.
The Washington times., 1909-10-26

gentle hand. she has upheld the stand
ards OF society in accordance with her
own high ideals And although the King
Of England has been her guest at her
London home in Mayfair. although the
flower Of the British nobility has well
coined her with honOrs, she has always
found time TO devote her tTuest efforts
70 the care of her own home and OF her
children.
Her son. William Vincent Astor, Is
now seventeen years old, and her little
daughter, Alice, is seven.
Was Miss Willing.
A Philadelphia by birth, she was Miss
Alva LOWE Willing. a daughter OF Ed
ward Willing. and a descendent OF
the vikings and BartOns, who were
She was married to John Jacob Astor
on February Il. 1891. She is q typical
American woman, but exceptional IN
beauty. Tall. regal, and W1lloWy aer
movements are marked by unusual
grace. Her manner Is gentle and charm
ing
Seen at a ball IN one of the wonderful
Paris creations which she is said never
10 wear twice, she is a figure never to
be forgotten. The soft brown If her hair
is sprinkled with silver EOw-a curious
contrast to the fresh, rosy, oval face
that still seems glowing with youth
she has made it a custom to srend
part OF each year abroad, and has
achieved as much fame as a hostess
there as here. Her last large AFFAIR IN
London was in June of last year. when
she gave a royal dinner and ball which
was attended BY the most distinguished
persOnages IN England.
John Jacob Aston, the great grandson
OF the first famous man of that name.
was born at Rhineberg In 1854. He grad
uated from Harvard in 1883. three years
before his marriage.
Assumes Charge.
In 1893 he assumed the grave RESPONSE
bilities involved in the management Of
the vast estate belonging to the Aston
family. the acknowledgement Of which
would seriously effect the city Of New
York itself
Appointed TO the staff of Gov. Levi
=. Morton with the rank Of colonel. he
received in 1898 the commission of lieu
tenant colonel Of United States Voluu-
teers' ana served with Gen. Brecken-
ridge at ChiCkamauga Pc TX, and with
General Shafter in the campaign in
Cuba At his own expense he organized
and equipped a mountain battery which
served throughout teh Philippine opera
lions.
Colonel Astor has made several no
table inventions. and has written sew
eral books. The corporations in which
he is interested have total capitaliza-
ton Of more than 500, 900 coo. He is a
member Of the directorates Of the As
tor Trust Company, the Illinois Central
railroad, the Morton Trust Company,
the Mercantile Trust Company, the Ma
uonal Park Bank, the Plaza Bank, and
trustee In a host Of other large con
Germs.
He completed in 1897 that part Of the
Waldorf Astoria Hotel known as the
Astoria. He completed the Vincent
building IN 1900, and the Hotel St. Regl-
Ia 1876. and the Hotel knickerbocker in
1906. He is the inventor or new steam
turbine, the patent for which he pre-
scented to the public.
His club list is almost endless. It in
cIudes the Metropolitan, Knickerbocker,
Union, City. Army and Navy, Authors.
and twenty-five others
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17
The Knights of PythiaS
Elect New Officers.

On Monday night, December 5th,
the election of officers in Marietta
Lodge, No. 143, X. Of p, for first term
Of year 1910, resulted as follows:
j. z. Massey, Chancellor Command
er; w. NJ. Fleming, Vice-Chancellor;
G. n Tyndell, Prelate; J j. Hunt, K
Of r. and S.; w. T. Potts, NJ. at A.;
G. P. Reynolds, M. of f.; c. c. Grist,
NJ. Of Ex.; G. 2. Barnes, NJ. OF W.;
D. R. Little, |. g.; w. S. Kelley, 0. G.
The local lodge has taken in several
good men during the last few months
and is closing one the most prosperous
years in its history. Several new APP
plications were read for the first time
last Monday night.
The local Knights are enthusiastic
over the progress they have made and
are looking forward with considerable
interest to the time for moving into
their new Castle on Atlanta street.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17
REV. c. \. TYNDELL
MAY LEAVE MARIETTA
Rector of St. James Has
Received Call to Church
at Fayetteville, NC.

Rev. Charles Noyes Tyndell, rector of
st. James church, S received a
call from St. Johns Episcopal church
of Fayetteville, N. c., next to the larg-
est church in the diocese; having nearly
six hundred communicates.
Mr.. Tyndell has been in Marietta two
years, succeeding Rev. I. M. N. George,
deceased, and has been in the highest
degree successful in his labors. He is a
man of fine intellectually and splendid
culture, who makes friends easily and
holds his popularity. His departure
from Marietta would be a distinct loss
to the city. Mr.. Tyndell will 90 to
Fayetteville to look over the work there
before announcing his decision.
Mr.. Tyndel1 received several marks of
confidence at the hands of the conven-
ton in Atlanta last week. He was cleo
ted secretary of the Diocese; was elected
a member of the Diocesan Sunday
School Commission; was elected mem
Der of the Diocesan Commission for
general clergy relief; made chairman of
the executive committee of the Atlanta
Sunday School Institute and one of the
alternate deputies to the general conven-
ton which will meet in Cincinnati in
1910.
Mr.. R. M. Brunby, senior warden of
St. James, was elected member of the
Sunday School Commission and mem
Der of the Diocesan Committee of the
University of the South.
Mr.: R. De. 7. Lawrence, lately senior
warden of st. James, was elected one of
the alternate delegates to the general
convention.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17
THREE WOMEN SLAIN
IN SAVANNAH HOME.
Awful Crime Which Has
Resulted in Wholesale
arrest of Negroes
Still Mystery.

One of the most shocking crimes that
has ever taken place in Georgia was
committed in Savannah Friday.
Mrs. Eliza Gribble, aged seventy
years, and her daughter, Mrs. Carrie
Ohlander, were found dead IN their
home, No. 4Ol Perry street, Friday,
while a third woman, Mrs. Maggie
Hunter, aged 81 was found just inside
the front door Of the house, in a dying
condition.
Physicians state that Mrs. OhlaDder
was victim of crime more revolving
than murder just before she was killed
Police believe that negro using an
axe taken from the woodshed in the
rear Of the Gribble home, beat Mrs
Gribble to death, struck down Mrs.
Hunter and after having attacked Mrs.
Ohlander in the wide, long hallway
where the bodies were found, finished
his terrible work by beating in her
skull with the weapon.
Mrs. Gribble evidently was attacked
from behind as she sat in an easy chair
reading. On the floor beside her body
we're found the newspaper she was
reading and her spectacies.
One, or possibly two blows, we're
dealt her. Her gray hair, blood mat
ted, shows the imprint OF the blunt
ak.
1t is probable that Mrs Hunter was
the first to be struck down, that she
met the murderer at the door as he
entered and was struck before she could
escape.
Then the murderer, stealthly APP
preaching aged Mrs. Gribble. killed
her. 1t is believed that Mrs. Ohlander
was attacked as she left her room to
enter the hallway, and later killed
Mrs. Hunters skull was crushed in.
About two hundred na1rnas have
been arrested in the hope of discovering
the murderer. On account of words
spoken in delirium by Mrs Hunter her
husband was arrested but was released
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17
Towels at wholesale prices.
II. A. WARD.

For Sale-Three beautiful building
lots, containing from one to eight acres !;
located on Canton road two miles and
quarter north Of Marietta. These
lots have from twenty-five to four
hundred peach trees Can furnish a
choice lot of small fruits with either
piece Of land II desired and arranged
for soon. Call on Hiram Burdg.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

The entertainment at the First
Baptist church by the Baraca class for
the benefit Of the Hapeville Baptist
Orphan Asylum was very successful
Several barrels of groceries and sums
Of money were received.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

For Rent-Several connecting rooms,
no objection to children, or could
accommodate few boarders. Private
family, 300 Polk street.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

FOR CHRISTMAS REMEMBRAN-
CES. -Muffiers. House Shoes, Neck
wear, Linen Handkerchiefs, Silk Hand
kerchiefs, Umbrellas, Hosiery, Scarf
Pins, Combination Suspenders, Arm
Bands, Carriers. -DuPre & Wallace.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

FOR CHRISTMAS REMEMBRAN-
CES. -Muf1ers, House Shoes, Neck
wear, Linen Handkerchiefs, Silk Hand
kerchiefs, Umbrellas, Hosiery, Scarf
Plus. Combination Suspenders, Arm
Bands, Carriers. "-DuPre & Wallace.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

COMBINATION.-We have a combi-
nation of suspender, garter and arm
band to match in holiday box for Xmas.
Price 81. 5o.-DuPre & Wallace.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

A great pile Of underwear at
wholesale cost.
II. A. WARD.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

Table and dress linen a
wholesale price.
4he HI. A. WARD
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

hAG
Mr.. ASsd~A4Ts E. L. Robertson have
moved into tbA4 new home on Wash
ington Avenue.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

For Rent--9 Room brick house
Apply 211 Cherokee street.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

Dress braid at your own price.
II. A. WARD. I
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

Store room for rent on North side Of
the square.
decl7-2t II. q. DOBBS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-17

l,500 handkerchiefs at whole.
sale price.
II. A. WARD.