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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-29
Hooff Funeral Tomorrow.

The funeral of the late CHARLES Rap
ley Hoof. president OF the First Ma
t!oDal Bank, who died al his home on
Seminary Hill yesterday afternoon. at
4:15 o'clock. VIII be held from the Theo-
logical Seminary Chapel on Saturday
afternoon at ! O'Clock.
Mr. Hoof was eighty-three years Of
age and is survived BY two children,
Lewis HOOff and Miss Carrie HoOff.
The funeral of the late James R
Griffin was held from his home, rs
South Pitt street, this afternoon and
was largely attended. The funeral serv-
ices were conducted by the Rev. w F.
Watson of the First Baptist Church
and the burial was made IN the Union
Cemetery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-29

Maury Gaines yesterday bought at
auction from r. d. Brumback and
Douglas Stuart, commissioners OF sale,
the house and lot at ia North Patrick
street. The price paid for the property
was s4700.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-29

J. William May, who IS conveIescing
from typhoid fever, today left for At
iantic City where he hopes to regain
his strength.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
OF Mouse-CoIored Corded Silk. with
Soft Gray A:9rette.
MERITS OF THE BYRON COLLAR.
OeservedIy Popular. and viii Be Worn
Az Winter.

The round. low collar known as The
Dutch or ByrnN collar. which came
into fashion last summer. has so
gained in popularity that women Will
wear it indoors all winter. Il is a
much more comfortable piece wi neck
wear fer everyday use than the hi:h
turnover collar, which catches one IA
der the chin. or the high stock with IS
proddinE whalebone.
This Byrcn collar Is made of linen.
without ornament. or Of embroidery
and lace with ruffle al the edge. II is
attached 20 the neCkband Of the
blouse and finished in front with a
wide loose bow.
This kind of cravat Is very much In
favor with al! kinds of neckwcar. Mes
saline ribbon is used in various ccl0rS
and the ends and hoops are almost the
same length u is called the byron
cravat. and goes Yer! well with the
collar 81 that name.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
SALE OF BREWERY
IS CONFiR MED BY COURT
Principal Part Of the 100000 VIII Go
to the Bond Mortgage Holders,
Who Are the Purchasers.

Judge Wadiill. in the United States
district court. has confirmed the sale
of the plant OF the Old Dominion
Brewing and Ice Company by the re-
ceiyers to the First National Bank o:
PIttsburg for 100000. The sale was
made recently by Receivers Massie,
Thomson and Wise.
The proceeds. after the payment OF
taxes and the cost of the receiver
ship. will be applied as credit upon
the bond-mortgage held by the credi-
tors. The court held that the bond
mortgage was good for $4,000 and
about four years interest upon that
amount.
1t Is understood that the purchas-
ers of the brewery will form a hold
Ing company to put the plant into
oyeration in the near future. but no
definite statement has been made
concerning this project. The plant
originally cost about half million
doiia-s
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
'ltsk i Callers During New
Years Evening.
lEeHT Outlook FOR the YEAR
Pass Twelve Asonths Have Been At.
tsnAed BY Success, and Secretary
psnesa and Directors are opsInis-
tic Over Future Prospsets.

Following the annual New Years
crstom. "open house" was held at the
Yo0ng Meu's,i Christian Association
nom 1880. o'clock to IL O'Clock last
night. Hundreds Of people called
during the evening and the affair was
4 pronounced success.
The guests were received In the
reception room, and the library and
auditorium were thrown open to the
visitors. The entire first floor OF
the building was gaily and tastefully
decorated with evergreens and potted
piApts, .-.....
An informal literary and musical
'wTogram was rendered during the
iaSening by some Of the best talent
Al the city. This. feature Of the en-
tertainment proved the most interest
Ing and enjoyable Of the evening.
Dainty refreshments were served by
d plumber Of young ladies'.
The past year has been an I'M
saRuaNy successful one with the assO
.cisAioR and Il enters upon the new
year With even brighter prospects
:Ahan that which confronted 1t ct the
;connencement Of 1908. Secretary
IL. s. Duncan and the members OF the
hoard OF directors seem to be very
Loptiihiitic on the outlook for 1909.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
keepjno Ferns.

II Is said that ferns may he Kept
fresh b. giving them a s'eamins OF
three hours Once every week or 50
they should he put into the bathroom.
shutting ell windows and doors Of The
room TO keep In the steam. The bath
tub should then b. filed with bot va
ter. " viii give on; q good steam. tn"
room should no, bc cooled suddenly
after this Is done.
BY treating the ferns 10 this bath
Il Is not necessary to wash and spray
the leaves. which does not give so sat
tsfactory a result
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
INSTALLATION os OFFICERS.
East End Lodge !. o. 0. r. Conducts
Public Ceremonies.

East End Ledge. No. ~, l. o o.
F.. held a public installation OF OFF,
GERS las, night at Petzolfs hall. Tn"
ceremonies were conducted by Dis
t.ict Grand Master H. r. Grimes. as
sisted by d. J. Owens and W H.
Smith. of Lodge No. 90 n. f. Cofe:.
OF Lodge No. 10l. and +. 3. Smiley
c. H. Richardson. G. W, Whitley ami
}. c. Wallace. of the Eaat End Lodge.
The officers installed were As fol-
lows:
Noble grand-H. B Tucker.
e-grand-R. c. jarrett,
Recording secrtary-f. E. Jones.
Financial secretary-H +. Grimes,
Trcasurer-R. W. VIZ
In charge OF the excellent program
rem tered in connecticut with the in
sialiation were Miss lucy Williams
-. J. Owens. J. W. Hes sr. Miss Rcna
Nachman. Miss Mamii Allen. Mrs,
Hanger. Mrs. Richard on and the
Eas, End Mandolin Cub
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
date as possible to the committee on
aDDropriatjCnS

date as possible 10 Inc committee III
appropriations.
The work covered by this in the
departments is large. No answers
have yet come to the committee. But
| have no reason 10 believe that the
heads of any department. e. ,er by
his own motion or by instruL' .on. will
decline to furnish the facts which are
sought for.
however. the committee will undonb'-
CdIy see to 1t that 4 resolution be pre-.
senicd TO the Senate directing tn"
heads OF the different departments to
furnish the information already
sough, for. thus giving it the force OF
a formal direction By the Senate. n"
customary in al such cases.
Confined to Secret Service.
When this Information is received
and | have No. reason TO believe
that it will be withhcld-the commit
tee will thl roughly examine into /,
and, either by subcommittee. or b.,
uctiOn Oh l!le "uOl' COulihi''S>, -
range It in form for a report 10 ne
Senate as to the facts wh!rh oaSht
TO show the complete eXtcAt AMI
Iamification CT the secret service IN
all parts of the government.
THE subject is of that magnitude
that it demands Il thorough e\posi-
ton of all this comparatively new fea-
ture in our government. FIR the In
formation CT Congress ami for tn"
public at large.
The very limited secret service
of the government began i'll small az
preparations and small force. almos:
entirely directed 10 Investigations IN
to coun,erf,iting and frauds upon the
currency. But it is said and believed
BY many that this has been greatly
departed from and that the extension
ct this service Is alarming and dan
gercus and beyond the legitimate
functions OF the general government.
whether this is or is not so th'
investigation ought 20 disclose.
congressman Also Modified.
There is little in the Senate In
;estigation that has to do win mil
nations that members OF Congress in
either House have been Swallowed or
spied upon by emissaries in the sec
ret service. I doubt whether the
President believes that senators and
are unduly sensitive
upon this.
His message. when carefully read.
does not bear out the proposition that
members OF Congress were improper
Is influenced in their votes restrict
ing the secret service because Of any
on their part. the expos
ure of which was feared
Whenever the results OF the in
ves;igation by the committee are lam
before the Senate the whole subject
will be for the action of that body.
While, as have said. The investisa-
ton vii, be conducted in 10 sensa-
tional way, 1t will, l think. furnish
to the Senate q great body Of import
ant information uyon which the Sen
ate will act in its wise discretion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
Sheer Hanqincs.

Point d'aleucon lace is returning 10
favor for sheer hangings In boudoirs-
It Is very light and delicate and in
good patterns and quality 1t is very
charming indeed. The difficulty with
lace curtains OF every sort seems 10 be
tina. they appeal so directly TO the
vulgar sense Of the luxurious that
they are very sure to he copied In
exceedingly coarse material This
makes even the finer qualities very
undesirable. and so the fine muslin
curtains which seem no, to appeal ~
all TO coarssr taste have an advantage
over those of lace.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
TIME FOR THE KNIT SWEATER.
Handmade Article Decidedly In Sea.
son Just Now.

This is the season when the girl
who knits as q pleasant pastime puts
away silk neckties and turns her ut.
tention to sweaters. These popular
outing wraps are something of task.
as they take time to finish. but the
hand made sweater is so attractive
when finished that it we'll repays one
for the hours spent upon II.
The latest ideas in them are most
attractive. The new one is modi-
tication Of the coat sweater, is single
Breasted and reaches almost TO tho
knees. The collar and rcver are SINH
lar TO the those on mans frock coat
and there is breast pocket and Two
hip pockets, finished with flaps that
fasten with pearl buttons.
The sleeve is tight and finished with
narrow ribb.ng instead Of cuff. The
stitch used is the ordinary knitting
one that forms a small ridge. or the
body of the coat is made with a tam
cy stitch, and the revers, cuffs anu
pocket flaps In plain knitting.
For a younger girl there is a smart
handmade sweater that reaches to
hips and fastens on shoulder and down
one side. with large pearl buttons.
The body of the sweater is knit in
white or gray worsted in a fancy
stitch. and the border, down III" sid"
where II fastenS. the tIrnback cuffs
and the pocket are in plain knitting in
u contrasting color.
Directions for knitting these sweat
crS are sold with the wool: the
stitches can be quite easily mastered
by the woman who has had even a
slight experience with knitting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
Vaudeville ano Pictures

The Bell theater has broken It's
records for attendance during the
week ending tonight. and the vaude-
vile acts. as we'll as the pictures.
have seemed to please every one OF
the many large audiences entertain
ed. The Deagons, with their Dutch
comedy act. and Tanna. the Jap
American juggler. who have been fur
nishing the vaudeville this week. will
close their engagements tonight.
Several new pictures are on the
program for tn performances this
afternoon and evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02

Il j to be regretted that Mr.. George
sxiaaSlton ever, conceived the idea OF
SEEMING "The Raven" four-ac'
drama which purports. to have been
founded upon the life Of Edgar Allan
Poe. There Is absolutely no excuse
.31r this play. At best It Is SAL
and weird play and gives severe
tolt to the admirers and lovers OK
Americas greatest literary genius
Poe Is best remembered by his works
ana Mr.. Haselton should not have at
Aempted to dig up and expose his sad
j Hte. .E...,ss ,.s,,ss, -. .-,
.sThe Raven" was presented at the
Academy OF Music yesterday after
noon and last night. A fair sized
atdience attended the matinee per-
foT1hance and last night seat here
aad there was filed,
Nj. Henry Ludlow, who heads the
presentins cast, Is an actor of ability.
I but he Is hardly fitted for the role OF
Zoe. His work was appreciated by
~ spectators at both performances.
'al1ss ln,ia Ashton, who postrayed the
DIAL role OF yirginia GLENN and
He1eu Whitman. Is . finished actress.
She has . sweet, winsome style and
aefs With natu, alness and simplfci'
~ fkat h winning, The other men,
6ers Of the cast were entirel" capa-
~ end # is q, pity that such good
falent should be wasted upon such
vecr flay. ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
osTEopATHs MEET.
interesting Papers Are Read and OF
fieers Elected.
nv Associated PreSS.)

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Jan. l.
The annual meeting of the Gull
States Osteopathic Society was Said
here today. abou: fifty members be
ing preseu; and the meeting proved
interesting and important
d.. PREY n. Woodall of Mcrigom-
cry. IA. presided.
Interesting papers were read o.!
prominent physicians from Miss.ssip-
ri and Alabama, and officers were
elected for the ensuing year as fol,
lows:
President. DR.. J. s Rla;r. ST. Pc
tersbury. Fla: vice president. DR..
Murray Graves. Monroe. Ga: secrs-
tary. Dr. Frank Jones. Macon: treas
vi r. Dr. Grace Rullasa Biloxi. Mss.
The neSt annual meeting will be
held in Georgia. bat the time ana
place was not deciG7d upon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
Fined and Pu. Uncer Bond.

Ionnie Sta. n. a MORO. was fined
$50 and costs and reqiired to give a
bend OF $500 when he iced the polio"
court yesterday MGR ping on the
charge Of carrying a tazor and cut
ting negro woman on the ham,.
The prisoner was uratlc 10 pay tn
fine OF give the bond ard was com
mitted to Jail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
Brave Fire Ladies'

often receive severe buns putting
out fires. then use Bucklen's Arnica
Salye and forge, ,nem. II soon
drives out pain. For Barns. ScaidS.
Wounds, Cuts and Bruises its earth 5
greatest healer. Quickly cures Skin
Eruptioas, Old Sores, Boils. Ulcers.
Felons: best Pile cure made. Relief
Is instant. csc at all druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
ncn,i GET q Divorce.

4 western juige graded a divorce
on a~count 81 ilI-icuscr and had
breath Dr King Ne~ life Pills
would have prevented :. They cure
CONSTIPATION. causing bid breath aud
Liver Trouble the III rmpcr. d'spel
colds banIsh headaches. eonaicr
chiIls 2tc. at ali druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
Lite BY uad.

Edward TriCE. two pears OF age
died yesterday vening a s O'Clock at
the home Of his plren'4 Nr. and Mr.
Il. g. Tr!gs. iII7 Huntington avenu",
after a br' { iIlness from dipntheria.
Funeral services will be cond icted
at the residercc today by Rev. Fa'
Their Frioh. The 1odf will be in
TERED 81 Grerrlawn ttmetcry.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
.TNs R,ont Of way"

81
RlAW & E.langer's grea, prodnc'
1G1f -'The Right OF Way" with Guy
k1n1kAx aad Theodore Roberts In
,kG1k lHnous roles Ct Charley Steele
- xns sPoetugAis. will visit the
n6oas0y Of Music on Thursday
- Ss1t, January 9Th.
kgeA h said to ps beauty. grace
80 16GDity--she three things essen
~ e the satisfactory portrayal Of
0U4 drana.-in the Interpretation Of
- Dtghk -of WAY" Eugene w.
Presbfuys dramatization Of Sir CIV
bed RasAer's grea. story OF Canadian
49, fhSo cck BY Canada's foremost
5use1 VIII known. having been
- efSke popular books OF Its year.
- - General favosate since.
To ssat sale opens at the box Of
80 41eeday, mcsning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02

Miss Hoover, of Harrisonburg, aud
Miss Hail. Of Richmond. who have
been the guests Of Miss Mary Tmr'
ner. have returned to Richmond. &C
companied by Miss Turner, who will
attend the New Years dance given
BY the Richmond College Of Medicine
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
eIovnees ssr Evening Gowns.

On evening gowns double hounces
are often used. sometimes made Of
la~c. 81 chiffon. or Of the new sIe' tuilc.
When two OF them are used one Iaps
the other about four inches Roth are
put On With three rows OF gathers sad
q doebIe head
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
Notice.

Patrons OF the Newport News
Ligh, and Water Company are here
b. reminded that water bills must he
paid Nv the 10Th inst All delinqu"n-
cies on the nth inst sill have their
SUNNY cr. of! pursuant 10 notice
given all consumers. NEWPORT
NEWS LIGHT AND WATER COM.
PAW. h. L. 3. MANvTLLE. Superin'
scndcut. l'l-st
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
Y. N. c. 4. VS.. coLLEeiANs.
Visiting Boys Have Strong Basket
hail Team


The basketball Ave OF the local
Young Mems Christian Association
and . team known AZ the AL Cole
CLAN Stars Will battle for honors in
the gymnasium Of the association
building at $3.50 o'clock tonight. The
locals will lineup with Captain Gid
ner al center: Burbase and Lenz al
forwards and Hamilton and Mean
ley at guards,
Joe Rovbottom, of. Pennsylvants
University and H. u. Hughes, Of VIII
liam and Mary will play forwards for
the Stars. John Hughes. OF v. P. l.;
will play center and Albert Hughes
of William and Mary. and Willie Cot
treu. of Delaware College, will Play
guards.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
SoeiaI.PeksonaI

Mr. George Buchanan, who has
been spending the holidays with his
parents In this city will leave tomor'
row for Washington. ID. c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
-eoAl- DINNER roH'crr.

slRlssee. Rai,~ny oMeiais and
0ehsR - b cSessA
4k cal chipping agents Of this
vn Sive their second annual
nas. q the warwick hotel st $3.50
1oek toetsht. Several promiaeat
5n1s - the Chesapeake q Ohio
fr6av, Al Of the local coal agents
~ - nost PROMINENT Of the local
~ men and the railway en-
- go handle the coal 1t the coal
- IN BE present.
-. q. B. Holmes local agent Tor
~ Wl1ee Oak Coal Company. viii
- - tosstnssser and speeches
- 1aAe b. TIE railway oociais
6sue Of the coal men Mayo
pn yoaes also Gin deliver IN nd
49, -.a-grs ~. ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
bteId fer Grand jury.

Malcolm Baldwin. q negro. was
held for the grand iurv IN the police
court Yesterday on tie charge Of
houscbrcaking.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02

MIR Robert Allen Davis will return
tomorrow 10 the University OF Vir.
ginia, after spending the holidays
with his parents In this city
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02

Miss Lucille Cooper left yesterda,
for baltimore, where she will be the
guest Of Miss Frances Jordan.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02

IN. microbc population " a IL
ounce niece of cheese has been csti-
mated at ; 0Ge. 0os coo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
Teeie-haYe.

Miss Hedra Wilde HAYS. Of 90
Eosty-ninih street. and Mr.. Russell
Eean Teeie were mrrried by Rev
William q. Alien. rector Of ST. Paul
Episcopal church. In the parish
house at 1 o'clock Yesterday after
noon. Immediately after the cere'
mony the Bride and Droom left for
Schnccisdy. n. T.. where they vii
make their home. The bride was
given away by Mr. Ernest ". Snis
sens.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
President He!ps orphsna

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the President Of The indus.
trial and Orphans Home at WAGON.
Ga. Who writes: ~ have used
Electric Rstters In this Institution
for n'nc years. T. has proved q most
excellent medicine for stomach. Liv'
.er and Kidney ;roabie& We regard
.: a. one Of the Il family niodicines
on earth Il inyisorstcs the vita
arssns purtSles the blood. aids dises
sson, creates aypesite. To Strengthen
and build Mp thin. pale. weak child
ren or rpa-.jown people " has nc
equal. Nest for female complaints
Only soc. az on druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02

Mrs. Charles O'Rcuke returned
home yesterday after spending the
holidays with her parents in Harris
onburg. Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02
French Dry
Cleaning

Having added q French Dry Clean
ing Department to our equipment We
are prepared to handle the most deli
cate fbes, silk waists. dressed and
undressed gloves. as we'll as cleaning
and pressing ladies' and Sentlemen's
suits
II you WISH strictly high-class Work
on short notice, and a, a reasonable
price, give us a trial.
Both Phones 10
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02

Miss Lettle Thacker of Richmond
is the guest of Miss Bessie Mechanic
on Twenty.ninth street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02

Before left Washington or tho
adjournment OF Congress for the hYli
days. As acting chairman 81 the com
a,ittee on appropriations. I sent 4
COPS Of the senate resolutions direct
Ing the investigation 10 the heads oI
the Ave different departments, cover
ing these which ! believed were en-
ploying and extending the work %
the secret service force OF the gov
crumeni. asked that srccihr infor
nation. under the different heads ol
the resolution, Re sent a, as early q
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-02

Mrs. Edward Strykrr. Of Yorktown
Is visiting her sister. Mrs. Harry
Howard, on the Boulevard.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-11-12
CRY NEWS.

japanese crab meat, Immegart's.
Smoke Moeller's Silver Ash cigar.
Let Ewers-McC arthy Co. supply
your boys needs
Umbrellas repaired and recovered
neatly at Jingst. III Main.
"A. o. H. meeting tonight. Full at
tendance requested. Important bust
ness.
Reserve Monday evening, Nevem-
Der Is, to spend with Seumas Mac
Manus at ST. Peters hall.
Hear McManus in his inimitable
Irish readings at st. Peters hall,
Monday evening, November Is.
Burke Bros. special sale tomor-
row, taffy, peanut and cocoanut
candy. only 1Oc per pound, 5O4 Main.
The lunch car on north Sixth
street is now conducted by John
Bregenzer, F. L. Gay, chef. Best OF
lunches and best of service assured.
New windows are being construct.
ed in the deputy recorders office at
the court house The former windows
were of the old style type and it was
impossible to get ventilation during
the cold weather without chilling the
room.
Alexandria Delta Sun: We are
in recent of an application from one
OF Keokuk's most popular young
society ladies, for the position of
society editor on the Delta Sun. If
the young lady will accept, as re-
Enumeration for her services, coon
skins. dried apples, pumpkins, and
other commodities generally taken
by the country publisher in lieu of
cash. her application will be consid-
cred.