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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-20
NO FAREWELL YET
FOR { CLANSMAN'
Dixon Gently Breaks News That
Play Will Be Here Fifteen
Years.

All this talk about The Clansman'
being on its farewell tour is poppy
cock, said Thomas Dixon, Jr., to IA
Times Dispatch representative yester-
day evening, with his characteristic
Wake county. n. c., grin. "Adelina
Patti made thirty-two farewell tours,
YOU know. and you can say for me that
The Clansman Will ibo on the boards
fifteen years from o-day
No. 1 am going to let the race
problem rest awhile now" he replied
10 the question of the newspaper man
asking II he intended to bring out an
which has brought him fame and shek-
els, II am thinking seriously of writ
ing play in which the central figure
viii be an old negro nanny. 1t has
been on my mind long time. want
20 write something which will give
expression to the fine virtues OF the
old colored nanny OF our fathers who
remained faithful and stuck 20 the
old master and his children through
the adversities and hard times that
followed the big war. know an old
cOlored woman who Is a perfect type
of the character that | want, and
VIII reproduce her in my new play"
"Sins of Fnthcr."
mo. | am not at present engaged
on n new book the brilliant North
Carolina ex-preacher continued, re-
plying to the insistent questioner, "but
am writing book which will be
called The Sins of the Father and
which will loosely resemble my play
of that name. 1t VIII have some OF
the characters of the play, but. In plot
and development. will differ from IL
tn e.any important respects!'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-20

Clay. paid tribute to his memory and
sounded taps over his grave.
DR.. SouthSate Leigh, OF Norfolk
while going with his family to Wythe-
vile last night, was stopped here by a
telegram announcing the illness of d
patient in Norfolk. A special train was
in waiting for him. and he returned
Immediately
The fourth annual meeting OF the
Civic League was held yesterday after
noon. The reports Of Mrs. j. w. HAYS.
the president; Mrs. r. b. Machin, the
treasurer; Miss Laighton, the CORE
spending secretary, and Mrs. G. C.
Wright. the recording secretary, were
read. and all were OF an encouraging
character. All of the old officers OF
the league were reelected.
1t is said that under the law Peters
burg cannot have probationary on
GER 1t can have a juvenile court, how
ever, and public sentiment seems to
favor 1t.
Chief Ragland has heard nothing
more OF the alleged Lynchburg swim
dier and forger. who by clever for
gerry got SIS out OF one of the banks
He is hopeful he will land the man.
Chief Ragland has been informed that
man bearing the name OF the sig
nature TO one OF the letters written
to Petersburg was for some days stop
ping in Lynchburg, but that he left
that city two days before the forged
check was presented here. 1t is also
learned that Petersburg citizens are
not the only ones who have received
letters from the alleged swindlcr.
Walter Sutherland. in attempting
this afternoon TO stop his frightened
horse by holding to the reins. was
dragged the distance of square.
He fortunately escaped serious injury,
but was considerably scratched and
bruised.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-20
DR.. ". A. GRAHAM
COMMITS SUICIDE
Especial to The Times.p!spatch

lSpcclal to The Times D!spatch1
durham. y. C.. September 10
About 1880 o'clock this afternoon DR..
william a. Graham. young prac-
ticing physician, was found dead In
rocking chair in the living room of
MS nome He had placed pistol in
his mouth and ended his life One
arm rested on the arm of the chair
and the other sripped the pistol 1t is
supposed the shooting took place about
1880 o'clock, but it was not discovered
until the hour named by Mrs. p. c.
Graham. ster-in law. who was visit
ing the house. No one was at home.
DR.. Graham's wife and his two chill
dren are at Atlantic City. No mes
sage WIS left as to his Intention. The
suicide evidently was deliberately
planned Ill health for some time and
dependency over his condition are
the only causes assigned. He was
thirty five years Of age.
DR.. Graham was the son of Major
John w Graham. OF Hillsboro. the
grandson of Governor w a. Graham.
and his family has been one of the
most prominent in the State for many
years. He is nephew OF Major w.
a. Graham. Commissioner OF Agricul-
turc. and Judge A. w Graham. Of OK
ford. He is also a nephew of Colonel
Bennehan Cameron. his mother having
been a member of this prominent
family. He is survived by his father.
three brothers-Paul c., George NJ.
and DR.. Joseph Graham. OF Durham
and Miss Annie Graham. He is also
survived by his wife. who was Miss
Annie Shepherd. and two small sons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-20
ASHLAND NEWS NOTES

Ashland Va, September 1s.-Mr, and
Mrs, Hill Carter left to-day for a visit
to the Buffalo Lithia Springs.
N cecil Gno, Y6oung, Of Petersburg, and 4.
week-end here with friends.
Miss Nell Lewis. of Raleigh, who
has been visiting her brother, DIR. /. F..
Ghar eSs carar TO %as tbs sSs
sunday of his parents MIR and Mrs.
Hill Carter
Mr. and Mrs. william Elliott Tyler.
OF Slygo." We're weekend guests cf
relatives here.
Mrs. Robert REYNOLDS and Miss Nell
lie Hennolds. of Richmond are visit
ing E. 3. addison at his summer
home here.
Mrs. Herbert whitehurst, of Rich
mond. was the guest Sunday OF her
mother, Mrs. Benjamin Mines
Miss sallie Russell Brown. Of Rich
Mrs w. d. Cardwell -
An enjoyable hop was given satur-
day night at the auditorium An or
e chest, from kichm2nd furnished the
Misses Imogeno Riddick. Katherine
Hent Elise Browning, of Washington
Bess kellogg. OF Cape Charles; Elise
Gardwell' Louise Ware, Nell Lewis. OF
Richmond; Virginia Potts, Anne Hun
ter, May Baldwin. Katherine Marsh.
Annie Macon Potts. Emma Lee PrId.
dy Helen Totty. OF Petersburg Julia
Meisiger. penyelie Hunt. Greyson
Cara Steed. Messrs. Bob Hunter. Ralph
Midyettt. Leitch. Wright. Walter sgd
nor. Luther Hartsookj .gcb Marye, Jack
l'riddy Campbell Tucker. Dick Carr
George Rice, Borden Rice, Cardwell
Taylor. LINN Walton. Frank Rane.
Tappy Robinson. Tebbs. Harry Rowe.
stanley Blanton, Howard Harlan. Cy
Beale, Wesley Childs. Hopkins, Cecil
Young. Pope. DeShasa, Blunt. Brown,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-20
Hope, White and White. The chap
erons We're: Mesdaines Mcdowell. Rid
dick, Hunter, Potts. and Baldwin
VESSEL THROWN ON SHOALS.
Strong Tide Causes Wreck of Four
Mastcd Schooner.

Norfolk, Va. September 1o.-The
fourmasted schooner Stella B. Kap-
Ian. Captain Dew, from Norfolk 10
Savannah. Ga, coal laden. struck on
the tail OF the horseshoe in lower
Chesapeake Bay last night. and to-
day lies probably a total wreck Tho
Kaplan was attempting to sail out
the Virginia capes. when the wind sud-
denly dioa out and a strong tide car
ried her on the shoals. Carrying 1000
tons OF coal. the vessel settled quickly,
and the crew OF ten men had to take
to lifeboat. This they tied to a
buoy until daybreak this morning.
when they We're taken aboard a mud
dredgc until help came. which lowed
them into Norfolk late to-day. The
Kaplan halls from Portland. Me.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-20
JUDGE WEXFORD
DIES SUDDENLY
Presided for Many Years Over
Circuit Court OF
Richmond.
HAD DISTINGUISHED RECORD
Connected With Confederate
Government-Will Be
Buried Here.

Judge Beverly Randolph Wexford
for thirty three years Judge OF the
Circuit Courts OF the city of Richmond
and tho county OF Henrico. died sud
denly yesterday at the home OF his
son. Rev. Edwin Tsliaferro Wexford
D. D.. pastor OF the First Presbyterian
Church of Newport News.
The body will be brought to Rich
mona. and will be inferred in Holly
wood. following services In the First
Presbyterian Church. of this city. Of
which Judge Wexford was for many
years member. The burial will be
either tomorrow or Friday.
Although Judge Wexford had been
In failing health, for some time, as a
eighty-two--heart disease IS given as
the direct cause of death. He was
and died before medical aid could
reach him.
Honor Man Mt Princeton.
Born IN fredericksburg the de-
ceased was educated under "A private
tutor. He then went to Princeton uni
versity. where he graduated with first
honors in the class OF 1854. Returning
to Virginia he practIced law for a
TO Richmond In 1885. where he located
Tor the practice o! his profession, in
which ne engaged until the outbreak
ing the conflict he was connected in
legal capacity with the War Depart
ment OF tho Confederate Ssates.
In 1870 he was made Judge of The
circuit composed OF Richmond and
Henrico. His duties were very heavy,
for during most Of his incumbency he
had the only court in this city this
being true until the establishment OF
the Law and Equity Court In the nine
TIES He sat In great number OF I'm
portant cases. being always recognized
as Just, able. impartial jurist.
-. Full OF years and OF honors. he felt
the approach OF old age, and retired
In 1903, being succeeded by Judge r
Carter Scott.
Made Notable Speeches.
Being recognized as a speaker OF
unusual power. he was frequently
called upon for addresses on lmpor-
tant occasions. Ono OF those now re-
called is his speech at the laying Of
tho corner -stone of the City Hall. when
he made the address of the occasion.
The degree OF LII D. was conferred
on Judge Wexford by Hampden- SID
ney College. He was a past grand
master OF the Masons OF Virginia, and
was always prominent in the counsels
man, he occupied foremost position
In the South.
Judge Wexford married Miss Seldom
Taliaferro. sister OF the late General
William B. Tal!aferro. of Gloucester,
and niece Of James A. Seldom. Secre-
tary OF War OF the Confederacy Be
sides his widow. Judge Wexford is
survived by three children: DR.. Z. T
Wexford. Mrs. Thomas Rollins Mar
shall, OF Gloucester. and Mrs. H A.
White. OF Columbia. $. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-20
Mr.. Melton IN Cbarre


II was announced yesterday after
noon by Assistant Postmaster l. w
Fuller that Cashier ". D. Melton will
be placed IN charge Of the postal saw
!ngs bank which will he opened in tho
Richmond post-office October !.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15

The members of the Ladies' Society
to the B. of l. +. and L. celebrated the
third anniversary of their organization
at banquet and social session last
evening at the X. of P. Hall. They en-
tertained the members of the B. of l. F.
and T. and there was an attendance of
about fifty. An elaborate banquet was
served during the evening The hall
was made very attractive with bunting
in the coIors of the society draped
around the chandeliers and walls. The
tables had lunches of carnations as the
only decoration. During the serving
several of the members gave short talks
which were enjoyed. Following the
banquet the guests gathered in the par
Tors and enjoyed a pleasant social time.
Music and conversation were the feat
ures of the social hour. The entertain
ment was a very pleasant one for ali
present
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15
A DANCING PARTY.

A dancing party was given by the
members of Vasa Lodge of Vikings last
Saturday evening in the X Of p. Hall
at which many of their friends were en-
tertained. The attendance was larger
than the members had anticipated. sew
eral OF the guests were friends from
out of the city, The entertainment was
considered a success both socially and
financially. A pretty feature OF the
party was the browning of the May
Queen. Miss III. Ericsson received 413
votes and was crowned the May Queen.
The total number of votes cast was ESQ
Several speakers were heard, among
them Nelson Jacobson who gave an in
teresting address about the order and
it's principles. An enjoyable program
of music was furnished for the dancing
The dancing program continued until a
late hour in the evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15

They came down the long central aisls
of the church to the altar where thew
were met by the Rev. Father Nowakow-
ski who read the ceremony of the
church The ring ceremony was used.
The choir rendered several beautiful
bridal anthems among them "Avia
Maria"
In the bridal procession were the
bride and groom with their attendants.
The bride had her attendants the
two sisters of the groom, the Misses
Pearl and Mary Gralak and her sister.
Miss Martha Zaleta. Martin Schultz,
Stanley Lesniak and Thomas Lulkowski
attended the groom.
The bride was attired in a beautiful
costume of white satin with lace and
bead trimmings. She wore long ,ulie
| veil caught to her hair with a wreatl,
| of lilies of the valley. Her flowers
were brides roses and lilies of the
valley and she carried an arm boouet
The brides maids wore dainty white
lingerie gowns and carried boquets OF
American Beauty roses.
! Following the church ceremony the
members OF the bridal company, the
relatives and number of invited
friends drove to the home of the
| brides parents. ISL Clinton stree,
where a wedding breakfast was served
| The home was arranged with profu-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15
INITIATE CANDIDATES.

An enjoyable meeting of the mem .
bers OF the Dorcas Rebeckah Lodge
took place last Saturday evening in +.
o. o. f. Hall in State street. There was
a large attendance of members and sew
eral visiting members were present
from Germania Lodge of Hammond and
Hegewisch. There was initiation of
two candidates during the lodge session
and the usual routine of business was
disposed of after which the time was
spent socially. The members will meet
again next Saturday evening. May goth
for their regular meeting. A large at
tendance Is desired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15

W. H. Brooks of Piumner avenue. Mrs
Essig Is a sister of Mr.. Brooks.
Miss Nellie Fowler of East Side spent
Sunday visiting Mrs. George Post and
Mrs. Thomas Lake at their home in
Rimbach avenue.
Mrs II. C. Merz will entertain the
members of the Ladies Aid Society OF
st. Pauls Lutheran church Wednesday
afternoon at her home in Warren street
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Rabe are enter
tanning Miss Ida Rabe and the Misses
Lydia and Mildred Meyers of Chicago
Heights. Ill. at their home in williams
street for a few days.
Miss Mayme Mertes of Chicago spent
Saturday and Sunday with Miss Lucille
Newman at her home in Plummer ave-
nue..
There will be meeting of the mem
hers of ST. Agnes Guild of St. Paul's
Episcopal church this evening in the
guild room of the church in Rimbacf
avenue. A large attendance of mem
bers Is desired as business of import
ance will be transacted.
The members of Unity Council
Knights of Columbus will meet this
evening in the K. of C. Hall. The usua
business and social program will be
carried out and a large attendance Of
members is desired.
The Misses Bertha and Beatrice Han
sen will entertain the members of thu
800" club at their home. IL Rimbacf
avenue this evening. The meeaing viii
be the last one of the season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15

afternoon picture was taken of the
members of the family Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Liesenfelt, sr, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Liesenfelt. jr and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Liesenfelt and family, Mr. and
Mrs. F. N. Fehring and family the
Misses Catherine. Margaret, Matilda
and Clara Liesenfelt Messrs. Joseph
and Jacob Liesenfelt OF Hammond and
the following from out of the city M.
and Mrs. Frank Liesenfelt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mat Liesenfelt and family of Chi
cago Heights, H.; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Liesenfet of Marshfield, Wis; Nick
Liesenfelt of Forest Park, ILL.,; William
Liesenfelt of Austin, ILL.,; Mat Helfen of
st. John and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Kramer of Crown Point, Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15
SOCIAL NEWS FoR TUESDAY.

Mrs. Walter MeCumsey will enter
tain the members OF the Utica Cfab
mt their meeting Tuesday afternoon
at her home in Claude street.
The Misses Augusta and Huida
Klein will have us their guests Tues
day evening at their home In
Conkey avenue the members of the
N. N. Embroidery Club.
meeting of the members of the
True Kindred Will take place Tues
day evening In i. o. o. +. Hall sn
State street.
The young ladies' of the 8. s. Club
will be the guests of Miss Lillian
Doege mt her home In East state
street Tuesday evening.
There Will be meeting of the
members of Progressive Court No.
Go Tribe of Ben Hur Tuesday even
Ing In the X. of II. Hall.
Mrs. John Schandt will he hostess
to the members of the Golden Rod
Club at their meeting Tuesday af-
ternoon at her home In Kane avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15

spirit of kindness and sympathy-en :
thusiasm. She then presented the gavel
to Mrs. j. M. Turner who accepted it
with words showing a sincerity of pur-
pose to do zone woman's best" The
remarks of the two presidents found a
response in the heart of every woman
present and the exercises of the after
noon closed leaving an existing feeling
of greater loyalty to the club, feeling
of kindness and nearness among the
members, and enthusiasm for the year
to come.
Mrs. Charles Mccullough and chill
dren. Virginia and Charles, jr. OF
Mexico City concluded their visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. jay Clark of East Sibley
street and Miss Bertha Hansen of Rim
bach avenue today and returned to Chi
cago. They will go to Chicago Heights
I'll. tomorrow to spend week.
Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Gates of webt
| street were entertained by Mr. and Mrs
Charles Daugherty at their home In
Crown Point during the past week end
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Shafer and FAINT
| ly have moved from SO State street to
| 5 Doty street where they will make
their home in the future.
Miss Hazel Flanagan has cards out
| for a party at which she will entertain
| for Miss June Shafer. one of the bride:
| OF the season, Wednesday evening al
her home in North Holman street.
| Born to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Q. Dickson a,
their home in Walter street yesterday
little daughter Mrs. Dickson wai
formerly Miss France Hamaeher.
Hepv Miller s24 ReaII avenle left
| last Friday evening for Dayton, D
where he will remain for visit
Mrs. Ella Essig and daughter. Heller
| of Fort Wayne, Ind. spent Sunday IL
Hammond the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15

sion of flowers and pottod palms and
ferns and the color scheme was nicely
carried out In pink and green. The
flowers chosen were American Beauty
roses. The brides table was in the
dining room and the guests were served
at small tables In tho living room. The
reception continued during the after
noon when the many beautiful gifts TO
the young people were displayed Their
gifts included articles of cut glass.
silver. china and linens. dance will
be given this evening at White Eagles
Hall to which many of their friends
have been invited. Mr.. and Mrs
Gralak will leave this evening for the
east where they Will spend few weeks
visiting among the relatives They
Will visit In Buffalo, Niagara Falls and
New York City. On their return they
will be "at home to their friends IN
Chicago The young people have a
large circle of friends In West Ham,
mond who will extend their congratu-
lations and best wishes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15
A FAMILY REUNION.

A family reunion was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Liesenfel.
25S State Line street Sunday in honor Of
their daughter, Clara. who made he-
first Holy Communion at St Joseh' 5
Catholic Church Sunday. 1t is the first
reunion of the family in eleven years
and they spent a delightful day. The
family attended church services at
eight o'clock after which they return
ed for dinner. A three course dinner
was served. The tables in the dinin :;
room were prettily decorated with flow
ers and the color scheme was nicely
carried out in green and white. In the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15
LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR.

me last meeting or the year appears
as Social Day in the calendar of the
Hammond woman's Club. This meet
ing was held Saturday afternoon at the
Masonic Temple. A large attendance of
the members assembled promptly and,
after short business session. during
which the reports of the officers of the
club were given, the meeting was turn
ed over to Mrs. II. f. Sharrer who. as
chairman of the day with Mrs. Kingsley
as vice chairman had arranged an I'M
usually enjoyable program. The open
L ing numbers was a vocal duett, Across
the Still Lagoon. Henry Legi by Mrs.
L. L. Bomberger and Mrs. S. H.
Manchee, Mrs p. ]. Lyons accompanist.
This number was beautifully given and
an encore also, was kindly responded
to- The readings of Miss Margaret Boo.
of Chicago. were given in most artis-
tic manner and were highly appreciat-
ed by her audience as was also the
singing OF Mrs. Geo. A. Schmidt accom-
panied by Mr. Allen Bogen organist of
Central Music Hall, Chicago. The violin
solo of Miss Lillian Spanord accom-
panied by Mrs. L. A. Minard was an en-
| joyabIe feature of the program and
called forth an encore.
| The concluding number was a vocal
solo by Mrs. S. H. Manchee. (a)
"Beauty's Eyes. Tosti. OBJ when the
! Heart is Young" Dudley Buck. Mrs
Manchee during her residence in Ham
mond was a member of the club and
was always favorite on program.
Her coming was a pleasant surprise to
her friends who were glad to greet he's
and enjoy her singing again.
| Mrs. Sawyer the retiring president
addressed the club in well chosen
words. She spoke of the unusual con-
ditions which had existed during the
two years just passed, caused by the
purchased of a lot on Rimbach avenue.
Having passed through this transition
period she considered the outlook for
the future to be promising. In her re-
marks she emphasized three things as
requisites of the ideal club-loy atty, a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15
ESTERTAINs AT DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Rabe were host
and hostess to a few friends a dinner
last evening at their home in williams
street. prettily appointed dinner of
four courses was served at six o'clock
The evening was spent pleasantly In a
social way with music and conversa-
ton. The guests were the Misses Ida
Rabe, Lydia and Mildred Meyers OF Chi
cago Heights. ILL., and Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Beckman and daughter Miss Beckman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15
A CHURCH WEDDING.

A very pretty wedding was solemniz-
ed at St Adrews Catholic church in
West Hammond today when Miss Mary
Zaleta and Stanley Gralak were united
in marriage The large auditorium OF
the church was filled with the relatives
and many friends of the bridal couple,
many OF whom came from a distance
to attend. The hour for the ceremony
was nine o'clock and as the bridal pro-
cession entered the church the Bridal
Chorus from Lohengrin was played.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15
prcrATEs OF FASHION.

Never have fouiards been so beautiful
or so popular.
A novelty is striped silk entirely
white with lines OF mousseiine.
Large hats for afternoon have laces
in heavy patterns for trimming.
Satins that are double faced, each
surface of contrasting shade. are here
from Frances.
All. or nearly all. the new parasols
are trimmed or ornamerted in some
unique fashion.
The new Elton Jackets are rather
loose and are quite in keeping with the
high waist line
Moire hats trimmed with ostrich
feathers arranged fat around the low
crowns are seen.
Cerise slippers are plentiful. to be
worn with stockings in the same tone
with evening gowns
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-15
A RECEPTION.

There will be no meeting of the mem
bers of the Martha Society of the First
Christian church Thursday but on We'd
nesday afternoon Mrs. Will Lasch will
have a reception in honor of the old and
new members at her home, Ogden
street. A delightful afternoons pro-
gram has been arranged.