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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
George Preston and Thomas Lee, Both
Golored, Engage in Fight
in the Street

The case Of Thomas Lee, codored,
charged with assaulting George
Preston, also colored, on Alfred street
near King, Tuesday morning, came
up in the Police Court this morning.
Preston was represented by Robinson
Moncure.
The complainant in his statement
alleged that the assault was unpro-
voked and that Lee struck him on
the left eye, using metal knuckles
He said ne had met Lee and told him
The never should have been allowed to
become member OF the colored Com
mandery of Knights Templar, which
organization is arranging to give ar
excursion to Charlottesville. The
trouble originated over this move
ment
Lee in his statement alleged thai
Preston had brought on the trouble
by threatening him, an dthat ne was
compelled to wrest stick from nj:
Inland. Lee admitted striking him the
blow over the eye.
! Both knights were treated by Or
Penn, Lee having hah one OF M:
fingers knocked out OF place during
THE "mill."
+ DR.. Penn was unable to leave a pa
|tient and was not present IN court
He sent word that Preston's injury
was not from metal knuckles
f: Lee was fined $40, as he is physl'
cally the superior of Preston ane
that he was not justified in his at
tack.
There are many negroes posing as
Masons throughout the country. AS
| is welI-known, they are not recog-
nized by white organizations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
APPLICATION REFUSED.
Request to Connect Offices With
Highway Bridge Denied.

The application of Crandal Mack
ey, Commemorative attorney fol-
Alexandria county, a., for permission
to permit two Washington pawnbrok-
ers to connect their establishments
with the Highway Bridge, between
Washington and; Virginia, by plat
form, has been denied by the Wal
Department.
The application was denied, it was
said in the report Of the War Depart
ment, on the ground that an attempt
apparently had been maze to evade
the recent law regulating the amount
of interest on loans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
RESIGNATION OF PASTOR.
Rev. c X. Hobbs Will in Future La.
Dor in Charlottesville.

At meeting last night of the Sec
ond Baptist Church Rev. c Kelly
Hobbs, pastor, rendered his rcsigna'
ton, which was accepted. Mr.. Hobbs
will leave in a few days for Charolt-
tesville, where he will engage in field
work.
During the past four years Mr.
Hobbs has labored in Alexandria city
and county. He has made many
friends and acquaintance in Alexan-
dria and vicinity, all of whom tender
him their best wishes in his new field
of labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
POLICE COURT.
Justice L. H. Thompson prcsiding)

The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Thomas Lee, colored, charged with
tssaulting George Preston, also col
ored, was fined $40.
Rose Cooper, charged with assault,
wsS fined So.
William Walker, charged with tres
passing upon locomotives of the
Southern Railway, was fined $50.
George Johnson, colored, charged
with escaping from the chain gang,
was ordered to be held.
Thomas Evans, charged with as
saulting Harry Botcler, was fined
$3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
How The Trouble Starts.

Constipation is the cause of mani
ailments and disorders that make life
miserable. Take Chamberlain's Tab.
lets, keep your bowels regular, and
you will avoid these diseases.
For sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
SOCIAL and Personal
Interesting News Notes About People
Of Alexandria Happenings
4 In Society.

Miss Edith Dean and Bernard G.
Cline, both of this city, were married
this morning at $3.50 o'clock at the
parsonage of Grace Church by Rev.
Edgar Carpenter, rector of the
Echurch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
BROKE HIS ARM.

Ernest, the two year-osd son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Emerson, re-
siding on north Royal street, fell and
broke his: left arm yesterday after
noon. DR.. Jones rendered surgical as
sisAtnce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
10th 18th, F. and G Streets.
WASHINGTON, d. c.
BriStle Floor BrOOmS
Specially Low Priced,
:$1.OO

Brush manufacturers are 10 qua
change in he tariff. One from whom
SO concerned that he gladly accepted
of bristla floor brooms. We are there
dozen one-third less regular price.
These brooms are substantially
are wire drawn, and, unlike most
hardwood polished hanile which is
broom wire evenly on all sides, and
Especially designed for hardwood A
ent styles. Sale price, $1.00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

William L. Rammel, of the Hotel
Rammel, has gone to Richmond for a
short visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Mr.. J. J. Haley an wife and Mr..
H. E. Chapman and wife will leave
early Sunday morning for an automo-
bile trip to Bluemont, Loudoun coun-
ty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

ndary on account of the approaching
we make extensive purchases was
our offer for his remaining stock
fore enable to offer this lot Of 70
constructed throughout. The brlstles
kinds, can bs washed. Installed with
adjustable ,regulating The wear of the
thereby adding greatly to its life.
oors, mating, or tiling. -Four differ
$1.5e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

wANTED-Ladye Cashier on satur-
days. Elliott's, 428 King st. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Mrs. William Fowle Brookes and
her daughter, Miss Esther Brookes,
have gone to Cape May, New Jersey
and will later visit Norfolk, Conn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. RUSSELL Wesley Rite
nour left yesterday for Norfolk by
way of Richmond and Williamsburg.
| Misses Ida, Moreno, and Jennie Au-
relia' Smith, with a party of friends.
are spenaing several weeks at Allan
tic City.
Mrs. William B. Davis, has returned
home after an extended visit to st.
EGeorge's Island.
Miss Eva E. Cowling, after taking
a six weeks course at the summer
school of the University Of Virginia,
at harlotesvilie, has returned to he1
home in West End.
Miss 'rginia RoXbury will go to
Breckenridge, Allegheny county,
Penn, rom Charlottesville, at the end
of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Astlyke,
of this city, will return Sunday from
,thei7 bridal trip through the north.
They Will be at home to their friends
on Monday night, August II, when a
iraoon4in,, will no haLf
Miss Nettie Julian Harding and
Robert Thomas Shelton were married
yesterday at o'clock at the par
sonage of st. Mary's, the ceremony
being performed by the R/v. Father
Kelly. A reception was later held at
the home of THE brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Harding, at 626 north
Washington street, which was at
tended by their many friends. The
bride and groom departed on their
Honeymoon Immediately after the re-
reption. They will visit Philadelphia,
Atlantic City and New York, and
upon their return will make their
home in Washington, D. c.
Miss Ruth HadGox, of Washington,
is the guest of the Misses Whiting, of
Fairfax street.
Mrs. S. r .Shinn and son Robert,
and Miss Pauline Shinn, Of Baltimore,
are visiting friends in this city.
= Mr.. J. ]. Haley an wife and Mr..
H. E. Chapman and wife will leave
early Sunday morning for an automo-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Mrs. S. r .Shinn and son Robert,
and Miss Pauline Shinn, of, Baltimore,
are visiting friends in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Miss Ruth HadGox, of Washington,
is the guest of the Misses Whiting, of
Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
WINDOW SHADES.
MADE TO ORDER.
GET OUR PRICES.

.is:, Fine Paper Hanging and in
terror Decorating. Send postal
and I will call and give es-
Inmates.
H. f. WEBB,
921 K--c- Strest-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. RUSSELL Wesley Rite
nour left yesterday for Norfolk by
way of Richmond and Williamsburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
WOODWARD { L,O(1['EHlROP

Store Hours will be $50 A. NJ, to 5 P. M Daily.
Saturdays, $50 A. NJ, to l P. II.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-17

of Delaware and Georgia would come 70
the Inauguration, accompanied by Their
entire STATS. r. N. Harper has been
requested to obtain accommodations for
the Georgians. The Delaware delegation
will make its headquarters at the New
Willard. One of the features of the
parade will be mammoth delegation
from the Moss Green Club, of Louisville.
Ky. Representative Sherley OF Kentucky
yesterday notified r. n. Harper. chair
man of the civic organization commit
tee. that his famous political organizI-
ton intends marching in the parade. Al
ready returns indicate that there will be
more than 10000 militiamen in the pa
rade.
The following appropriations were made
yesterday: Fireworks, $500: press, $50;
historic sites. SIS: Earl Goodwin. chair
man of the press committee, announced
the opening of the committees head
quarters in the Woodward Building. in
rooms donated by Superintendent rerry.
Corcoran Thorn. chairman of the
finance committee, announced that $1,000
had been pledged up to the close OF the
meeting. Among the latest subscriptions
received were: District Title insurance
Company and Washington TItle Insurance
Company, $500: ]. c. Spencer. SO: =. L.
Siodons, IS; A 6. WOI :hington. ste:
Federal TaXicab Company. 500: Charles
JaC obson, $50: Byron Wallerste-n. ST.;
J. n. McGill, 500: Cosmos TheateI Com
pcry, $50; J. L. Parsons, 500, and James
buchanan, 800.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-17
PERFECT PLANS FOR
VOTE ON BIG STRIKE
Head of Locomotive Firemen Expects
Ballots to Be Ready for Dis
tribution Monday.

New York. Jan. 16.-W. S. Carter. presi-
dent Of the brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen. spent to-day in perfecting the
preliminary arrangements for putting to
all members of his union the question OF
striking in view Of the refusal of the rail-
roads to grant their demands.
The $500 firemen involved will be
notified at once Of the situation and each
local will be called upon to vote for or
against a strike. The counting Of the
votes will begin February /, and on Feb
ruary II the railroad managers will he
approached with the ultimatum. The gen.
eraI forecast is fhat the vast majority Of
the fremen will vote for the strike.
The preliminary work IN which Mr..
Carter is engaged is the preparation OF
ballots for the different unions and the
printing OF the grievances, the records
of the meetings with the managers, or
their representatives., and the details OF
the numerous conferences with the
United States mediators, who tried to
bring the difficulties to a harmonious
conclusion.
will begin Monday and because OF the
numerous shifts OF men II is believed
will last at least until Wednesday morn
ing next Then viii come the trans
hitting OF the returns to headquarters
in New York, and finally the counting
on the list of February.
Then will come the announcement 10
the unions of the result and the formal
call upon the railroads when the date
for the strike will be announced.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-17
PROTEST AGAINST STANDS In FRONT OF
FEDERAL BUILDINGS STIRS COMMITTEE

Considerable comment was caused at
the meeting of the Inaugural Commit
tee yesterday over the action of Wash
ington Chapter of the American Insti-
tute of Architects in protesting against
the building of reviewing stands In
front Of public buildings along the line
of march. 1t was reported that the
architects are trying to induce legisla-
ton to prevent the erection of a number
of stands.
The committee is to take up the mat
ter again to-day and probably will re-
quest the architects to withdraw their
protest and prevent any delay in the nee
essary legislation. The committee may Of
fer to compromise the matter by promis-
ing to go right to work after the inau-
guration to arrive at some conclusion In
the matter for all future ceremonies.
Any disposition on the part OF the chap
ter 70 press its protest at this time
would prove disastrous TO the coming
ceremonies.
To Fight High Prices.
NJ. l. Weller, chairman of the commit
tee on public comfort declared yester-
day that he intended waging a crusade
upon the clearinghouse trust" He
stated he would be able to give the
names OF enough private houses where
visitors might obtain lodging for $50 or
s. a night to take care Of all the crowds
that would come to the city.
Word was received that the Governors
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-17
WASHINGTON GIRL
WEEDS ENCLISHMAN
Announcement Of Marriage Of Miss
Marjorie Byrne and Mr.. Allen
Lethbridge Creates Surprise.

Washington society experienced dis
tinct surprise yesterday, when II was
learned that Miss Marjorie Byrne, the
pretty twenty-year-o daughter of Gen.
C. C. Byrne. u. s. A, had married
Allen Lethbridge, a rich Englishman.
whom she met while visiting In Eng
land with her mother last summer. The
marriage took place in New York. where
Miss Byrne is attending Barnard Col
lege, on December II, at Holy Name
Episcopal Church.
Miss Byrne was engaged to Mr.. Leth-
bridge, but the marriage was not to &C.
cur until she had finished her course at
Barnard next June. The young man came
over from London several months ago,
and was assidious In his attentions to
Miss Byrne. After he had been in New
York several weeks II was determined
to hold the marriage at once. After an
extensive wedding tour in England the
young couple returned, and told the par
ents of the bride.
While in England last summer Miss
Byrne met Mr.. Lethbridge in London
hotel. 1t was practically a case of love
at first sight. After a courtship of about
a month the young people became en-
gagged. When the young woman and her
mother returned to America last autumn.
the young man insisted on accompany
ing them to New York. After spending
some time there he returned to London.
II do not object in the slightest to
Mr.. Lethbridge," said Gen. Byrne last
night He is a very fine young man.
Mrs. Byrne and I liked him very much
and were perfectly willing that he should
marry our daughter.
The marriage was just little un-
expected. 1t was not to take place until
next summer, but 1t seems that the
young people could not wait until then.
and took matters into their own hands
They will come to Washington to
visit us I'm a few days. They will be
perfectly welcome here at home"
Future plans of Mr.. and Mrs. Leth-
bridge have not been announced. 1t is
believed, however. that they will return
to England. where Mr.. Lethbridge
shortly will come into a considerable
estate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-17
RAILROADS.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH

PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH
n. B.-Following schedule figures published only
as information and are not guaranteed
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON
For Atlanta Montgomery. Mobile, New Orleans
$50 a m and 10a5 =. m. daily. Dining cau
For Chattanooga and Memphis, via Asheyille Al
p m. and I0:lO p m. daily.
For Atlanta. Columbus. Birmingham. $50 a. m.
and 40 p m. daily Dining
For Atlanta Admission, Talladega. Calera Selma
$50 a and :55 D. m. daily, and for Uniontown.
Demonolis Meridian. $50 a. daily. Dining cars
For Roanoke. Bristol. Knoxville Chattanooga Biz
mingham. Meridian, Vicksburg. New Orleans. IOll
p m. daily. Dining
For Roanoke, Knoxville Chattanooga, Nashville
Memphis 4:lO a. m. daily Sleeping car may be
occupied after IL 90 p. m. Dining car.
For Asheville. $50 a. m, $50 p m, and Io:i5 n
n daily. Dining cars.
For Columbus SummerTie. Charleston Aiken,
Augusta, Savannah, Brunswick, Jacksonville and
florida points SIS p. m. daily. Dining cars
Tourist car for California daily except Sunday,
is n. m.
For nanvilIe nocaD. 7:3e a. m. daily
For HarrisonburE $50 a. m. daily tparlor CIR.
S:35 n. m. Cparlor carl. and rs y m. week DAYS
For Charlottesville local. 80 a. m and ini
=. m daily
For wsTenton. $50 a m. 1lNp a. m. 4N5 n m.
Iaily; 3:5 p. m tparlor carl, and As D. m and
week DAYS. L. S, BROWN General Agent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-17
FIRST INAUGURAL BALL FOR MADISON;
GREW MORE ELABORATE EACH TIME

Easily the most brilliant, most strik-
ing feature of the great Quadrennial
celebration of the inauguration OF the
nations chief executive, is the inaugural
ball. From the first inaugural ball given
in this city in honor of James Madison,
March 4. 1909, this event has continually
increased in gOrgeOusness of display. In
brilliancy. costliness and widespread
popularity. 1t became invested with
added Grandeurs of tradition, and was
looked forward to by all who were able
to come to Washington for participa-
ton in the inaugural festivities as par
excellence the browning social event OF
their lives, and of the country.
The first inaugural ball was held in
Longs Hotel. Mr.. jefferson was there
with Mr.. Madison. Dioplomates, Sena-
tors. Representatives and those who
composed the infant Capitals -four hun
dred" were assembled there to do honor
to the occasion. 1t was the most bril-
liant ball that had ever been given in
Washington up to that time.
War Prevents Ball.
Davis Indian Queen Hotel. on the site
of the present Metropolitan Hotel, was
the scee Of the next grand ball on oc-
Casion of Mr.. Monroe's Inauguration.
War with England at the time of Mr..
Madison's second inauguration led to
the omission of the inaugural ball in 1875.
John Quincy Adams inaugural bali was
held in Carusi's assembly rooms, on the
site where the tyceum Theater now
stands in 1895. Political factions, follow
ing Mr.. Adams election by the House.
ran high with bitter feeling and harsh
charges Of corruption and counter
charges were banded among supporters
of the various candidates. Nevertheless.
the ball was brilliant and successful.
and the gathering was larger than that
at any previous inaugural assembly.
The inaugural ball in honor OF the ma
tional hero, Gen. Jackson. was given at
aCrusi's in 1879. The assembly was
ablaze with uniforms, the military ele-
ment being predominant. The second in
augural ball in his honor was held at
the Central Masonic Temple, southwest
corner OF D Street and John Marshall
Place.
Van Burens inaugural ball was held
in Carusi's assembly rooms, Saturday,
March 4, 1887. 1t was designed to surpass
former balls. and the scene upon the
floor wos one of gorgeous decoration,
women, and gay uni
forms of the diplomatic corps. The
President, accompanied by the ex-Presi-
dent, left about midnight, and in the wee
hours of Sunday morning the guests fol-
lowed.
Three balls were given in honor of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-17

Gen. Harrisons inauguration in 1871.
The principal one. given at the old
American Thester, surpassed all pre-
ceding ones. The military uniforms OF
blue, with golden braiding and gold
buttons, predominated among the guests.
Double Event for Polk.
Two balls were given in honor of Pres
i6ent Polk one at two dollars, and one
at ten dollars. The last was given at
Carusis. and IL was here that the nOta-
BILE people attended. The other was held
at the National Theater. Gen Taylor,
in 1919 was honored by three balls. So
many were bent upon honoring the blum
old hero that no single floor was thought
large enough to hold them. The princi-
pal ball was given in large frame
structure built for the purpose west Of
the city hall
Owing to the death Of his son a short
time before his Inauguration. no ball was
given in honor of Gen. Pierce. In 1857
James Buchanan was given two balls.
one within large frame structure west
of the city hail and connected with it by
long. covered corridors, and the other
at Carusi's.
Though looked upon as a social sue
cess. the inaugural ball given in honor of
President Lincoln was overclouded by the
troubles of the times. II was held in a
temporary structure adjoining the city
hall. Mr.. LincOln's second ball. held
March 4, 1855. was a success in every
way, and was the first to be held in a
government building-in the model room
Of the Patent ONCE, or Interior Depart
ment.
Contest Interferes.
The ball in honor of Gen. Grant. March,
1869, was held in the Treasury Building
The second bal! in his honor, March 4.
,riN.
frame building in the eastern portion of
Judiciary Square. 1t had a dancing floor
OF 5000 square feet. NO ball was given
on the occasion of the Inauguration of
Mr.. Hayes, the contest between him and
Mr.. Tilden being decided only four days
before March 1. leaving no time to make
arrangements for a ball.
In 1881, the Garfield inauguration ball
was held in the National Musuem, which
had been just completed, and it was
transformed into a bower of tropic splen-
dor by the army of decorators
The first inaugural ball to take place
in the Pension Building was that in
honor Of Cleveland in 1885. Its immense
hall was found to be none too large for
the throngs who came. From every sec
ton Of the country, from nearly every
land in the world. men of note and wom-
en- of beauty gathered in this wonderfully
decorated ballroom, forming scene or
beauty. In 1889. the in
augural ball of President Harrison was
held in the Pension Building. this has
been followed by balls in honor of Mr..
Cleveland, 1898, Mr.. Mckinley. 1897 and
1901. Mr.. Roosevelt, 1905, and Mr. Taft
in 1909. Each ball has surpassed all the
foregoing in splendor and magniicence.
With each, the event has grown more
popular. 1t has come to be the browning
social event of the Capital City, and OF
the country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-17

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Just as surely as il you attached a toy
balloon to a gas jet. Then the gases
and foul odors issue forth and pollute
your breath Your tongue quickly be-
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foulness that is within you.
Now all this condition is changed
almost instantly by Stuart's Dys-
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food in a jiffy and sweetens and re-
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and bowels and restores peace and
content
One grain of a single ingredient in
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will digest
1900 grains on food. This saves your
stomach and gives II the rest 1t needs.
All muscles require occasional rest IL
they are ever oyer-taxed. The stomach
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Try a box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
let's and you will wonder how you ever
got along without them. They are sold
at 30 cents by all druggists everywhere,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-17
Seeks 10 Justify Trust.

New York, Jan. 16.-An attempt was
made to justify the monopoly of the
manufacture and leasing OF moving pic
ture films by Henry N. Marvin to-day
at the hearing of the government suit to
dissolve the Motion Picture Patents Com
pany. Marvin is president of the Amer
lean Biograph Company. The hearing
is being conducted by United States
Examiner Edward Hacker. and will be
resumd tomorrow when Assistant Attor-
ney General Edward P. Grosvenor will
probably question Marvin further on the
ramifications of the trust formed in 1905.