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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
$4,000 DEAL ON
PONCE: DELEON

j. H. Ewing, of the real estate firm of
smith & Ewing, sold today for Mrs. J T,
Grass the house and lot at 80 Ponce De-
Leon avenue, corner of Juniper, for $50. TO-
coo, or at the rate of $4S7 so a front foot.
The names of the purchasers are with
held.
This property formerly was owned and
occupied by Or. Arthur G. Hobbs. who
sold it about three years ago for approx
mately $40, 600 The advance is $4,000.
The lot is S0Xl70 and is dagonally across
from Harry NJ Atkinson's home.
Report had it today that sos Peachtree
street, southeast corner of Peachtree and
Sixth streets. had been sold for $50 600. or
at the rate OF $500 a front foot. This
two story residence is occupied by Rev.
Hugh *. Walker pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, and formerly was
occupied by Gordon Kiser 1t changed
hands about a year ago for approXi-
mately $4,000, or $500 a front foot
The lot is 100xl90
Another bit of news which went the
rounds in the real estate field today con
cerned the sale of a large acreage tract
! in North Fulton, where frontage is high
The deal for the Mckenzie corner at
Peachtree and James streets, still is
pending The option of the Northern
capitalists holds until February / and is
expected to he exercised at any time.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
CONGRES5|SF|RN
FOR CONTROL Of
CANAL BY j. 8.
John Temple Graves Finds Not
aSenator or Representative
Has Changed Opinion.
Continued From Page One.

in its integrity and in it's dominant
solidity.
In former days William Howard
Taft's backbone was rigid and his spirit
American. He said some vigorous
words. 1t is a pity he ever spoiled them
by saying any more.
In his memorandum approving the
canal bin, by way of comment on the
British protest. the president said that
if the justice of that protest was adj
mitted the only conclusion to be drawn
was that although the United States
owns, controls and has paid for the
canal. it is restricted by treaty from
aiding its own commerce in the way
that all the other nations of the world
may freely DO"
After presenting arguments appar-
entity incontrovertibie, certainly so from
the American point of view, the presi-
dent declared:
If there is nothing in the Hay
Pauncefote treaty preventing Great
Britain and other nations from extend
ing favors to their shipping, using the
canal. and if there is nothing that gives
the United States the right of super
vision, then the British protests lead to
the absurd conclusion that this govern
ment in constructing the canal, main
tanning the canal, and defending the
canal, finds itself shorn of its right to
deal with its own commerce in its own
way while all other nations using the
canal in competition with American
commerce enjoy that right and power
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23

operas, and at least one from the Met
ropoHtan's entirely modern repertoire
and from Verdi and the Italian school
New Soprano TO Appear.
Among the most brilliant of the new
stars will be the beautiful new soprano
Bori. who has created a hlrore of eN-
citement in New York not only by her
singing but by her beauty.
Six or eight performances will he
given during the season. it is known.
But the complete list of operas with
the definite casts, will be known as
soon as the contracts are signed.
This much is promised however. by
Gatti-CasaZza; Atlanta will have a
season superior in quality of any one
week Of opera that New York or Paris
or Milan has ever known.
Additions have been made TO the
board of directors Of The Atlanta Music
Festival association since last year. the
personnel at present being:
John r, Murphy. " H. Ericgshaber.
W. Woods White James r GRAY. r. =.
Vessels, Clark Howell John Temple
Graves, w. L. Peel. George W. Wilkins
Ben Lee Crew, Victor Lamar smith. g
r. RidweI, clifford L. Anderson. John
W. Grant. II NJ. Atkinson.
Victor Lamar Smith. VINO sti'I is a
member of the board. is secretary ana
treasurer Of the r. t. Johnston Com
pany OF New York. which handles IN,
opera singers and other famous must
clans and musical organizations for
concert and musical festival work. and
thus is IN "a position 10 handle Atlanta :
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
Vetoes Act in Interest
Of True Revision.

WITH all the facts before me,
feel constrained, in the interest Of
true charter revision, to return the
resolution appointing ten citizens
to act with ten self-appointed
members Of your body back to the
general council without my APP
provaI
II the general council will enact
both the Humphrey resolution and
u resolution appointing the ten
members of the general council in
separate committees, AS was sug-
gested In the resolution Of Council
man Knight, / will take pleasure
in approving both. That will give
the people an opportunity to pass
upon this vital question Of charter
revision If your honora Bile body
sees At to deny the people this priv
tlege. then ii is but further evidence
that YOU are not seriously enter
tanning any proposition that means
true charter revision.
In that event, ! suggest that the
people come together in mass meet
ing at the Auditorium and take this
most important matter of the city
into their own hands. and thus get
genuine results. Respectfully sub
mitted.
j G. WOODW RID, Mayor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
Labor Asks Voice
In Revising Charter

s.. 80 a., ,,.,,,ositi,r
p''a -, ''t'p, ,,nr,o 20 tho city 81 A.
800 ~ naso,,tIans adontoa ast nigb,
- .,.a ,.sana.ia, 90 rrados
...,...,.i,.o go; =
'e "seu -
'ii. cue ''''o',' ,,.,,,-,,,,,
49,. 80,
declared thal uleH' no ''SS '"'" '.''e'
citizens, are Interested IN the project
and are to be affected by its fate.
ri, --f.- ,h... ,.o,,,,a.t ,-,,ragartatio
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
TRAIN NEWS BUTCHER
SAYS He WAS FLEECED

H. e. Allen, who says his home is in
Chattanooga, today was bound over to
the state courts by Recorder BroyIes
accused of swindling A. w Taylor a
news butcher working between At
lanta and Birmingham.
Taylor said Allen, representing him
self as an agent of the news company
checked his books and made him nav
SO on the pretext that he was short
tnat amount. He said ne later discov-
cred that Allen had no connection with
the company. Allen denied TyaIor's
story.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
CROWD SWEARS EYES
OF MADONNA MOVE

SOUTH BETHLEHEM. PA, Jan %
picture Of the Madonna whose eyes
hundreds of persons declare are moving is
causing excitement here at the home OF
Miss Kate Fox, public school teacher
The picture has been in the Fox family
for wears and before it her mother, who
was found dead month ago. is said "a
have prayed five hours a day.
Miss FCN said she believed the shirt
of her mother had returned. The police
have been called to keep the street open
in front Of the house
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
WOODWARD LAYS
DOWN CHARTER
ULT|MATUM
Flags Councils Revision Com.
mittee in Veto Message-In-
siStS Drafts be Submitted.
Continued From Page One.

we will give them The people
will not stand for it. They have no
confidence in any such a plan Of
procedure. They want results, and
they intend TO have results.
During the campaign for charter
revision in 1911. when commission
government was before the people
of this city, they were led TO be
lieve that if they defeated such a
form Of government a great many
reforms would be enacted into the
city charter.
They were deceived then. and it
is but natural that they would have
very little confidence in the leaders
of that movement to again launch
any attempt at charter revision
that would be Of substantial bene-
fiji 70 the Ci'N
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
PARENTS OF STREET CAR
VICTIM SUE FOR $4,000

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Katz. parents of
little MaXey katz. who was crushed
to death under a street car January -.
have filed damage suits against the
Georgia Railway and Power Company
amounting to 100000. The bill SAYS
the street car company was to blame
and asks $4,000 each for the mother
and father for the loss of the child.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
SNEAD'S ACCOMPLICE
IN BOYCE STAYING is
ACQUITTED BY JURY

FORT WORTH, TENAS, Jan. ga
B. B. Epling, charged with completely in
the murder of Al Boyce, in Amarillo. on
September IA, was acquitted by the jury
here today after a trial lasting two weeks
This verdict forecasts, it is claimed, the
result of the trial of J. B. Snead, charged
with Boyce's murder, which will soon be
called
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
Almost Lost Foot
Saved by Hoods Sarssr.r;II.

oaVed BY Hoods SarsaparilIa,
marry jenkins, Elkhart. Ind. writes
narrowly escaped losing nv foo,
because of swelling and sores on M,
ankle They discharged a great ouan.
tlty of matter and some pieces of
Pone. After three years of agony the
doctor advised that the foot hs
alnputated. My family would not
consent to this, but began to give me
Hoods Sarsaparilla. To make ions
story short, this medicine effected =
complete cure" "
Get Hoods today in usual Iiouid
form or tablets called Sarsatabs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
NEGRO WHO BURNED
SIX BARNS LYNCHED

LOUISVILLE. KY. Jan 2S.-After
confessing that he burned six barns,
Hal Corey, a negro was lynChed today
by a mob, which had been seeking
firebugs for several days.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
DEATHS AND FUNER AIS
Otis =. Goodwin.

Funeral services for Otis r. Goodwin,
70 years Of age, who died Tuesday morn
ing in Naldosta, were held this afternoon
from the chapel of the Burkert- Simmons
Undertaking Company lnterment was in
Westview. Rev A. r, Holderby, pastor Of
Moore Memorial church, officiated.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
DAWSON MAN kILLs sFlE

IN " NVN, "a, Jan, -3.-A. ". Me-
Donald, long a resident of Dawson. com
mitted suicide in his home here. He had
retired when a piston shot was heard
by members Of his family. The ball
went entirely through his head. 1t is said
he had been drinking heavily recently.
which probably temporarily deranged
him.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
ACES TRIAL FOR
PEDDLER' s DEATH
Robert l.. Sloan, Accused of
Completely in Killing Will
Franklin, Arraigned.

Robert l.. Sloan, the Roswell farmer
indicted for completely in the Staying
of Will Franklin an aged peddler, who
was beaten to death and robebd in a
Decatur street lodging house on the
night of November 80, was arraigned
for murder in criminal division of SUI
perior court this afternoon.
Shortly after the case was called the
accused mans attorneys, R. r. Shrop-
shire and Thomas B. Brown, entered a
plea of not guilty. The examination of
veniremen began at 1 o'clock.
Attorneys for Sloan intimated that
the defense would stick to the story
told by the prisoner in recorders court,
to the effect that Frank Risley now
under indictment for the same crime
asked Sloan to go to Franklin's room
with him.
Killed With Sash Weight.
Franklin was beaten over the head
with an iron sash weight and the room
in which he had lived alone was ran
sacked of any vaIuables it might have
contained. The police asserted freely
after Sloan and Risley had been ar
rested that he old vender had some
$500 in cash hid away.
When Sloan was arrested with Chloe
Austin, dressmaker. the man admit
ted that he had spent considerable
money with the woman for clothes. He
implicated Risley by his partial confess
sion and the latter was arrested and
later indicted by the grand jury fol-
completely in the crime.
RisIey Claims Innocence.
Risley steadily has maintained his
innocence and the strength of his story
is recited in recorders court caused
Judge Broyles to intimate that Sloan
was framing a deal.
Sloan will contend that he went to
Franklin's room with Risley, at the lat
ters request Risley, he asserts, said
that he wanted to buy some apples
Sloan says that Risley hit Franklin
with the sash weight and took the old
mans money and divided it with him
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-23
Difficult to
Understand Flop.

lIninlpairet
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21
SPCRSONAL
~ PEOPLE III
AS THEY CONE AND co

Mrs Gertrude Nichols, Matron Of
the Odd Fellows Home, returned to
Elktns on Saturday evening, after a
few days visit with friends in this
city. Mrs. Nichols took prominent
part in the work Of the convention Of
Rebeccas that was held here recently.
Grafton Sentinel.
Mrs. H. w. Beyerlin, of the West
Side, went to Wheeling this morning,
where her son, Fred, will undergo a
dangerous operation this week.
Grafton Sentinel.
Owen Miller, the small son Of Mr..
s. E. Miller, is Ill OF diptheria at the
home OF his parents ii Walnut ave-
nue.
Attorney Trevy Nutter was in Graf
ton yesterday, on professional bust
ness.
Mr.. C. E. Mumford has gone to Bal
tlmorc, called by the death of his
niece, Miss Mnrgaret Mussbauerr
which occurred several days ago. ,
Mrs. Walter Childs who has been a
patient at Cook hospital. has return
I, cd 10 her home in Clarkshurg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hess, CT Nor
gantown, were recent visitors in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller Glass"""' "''''
leave tomorrow morning for Charles
ton to be the guests OF Governor ."4
MRS. William E. NGlasscock. Morgan
town Post Chronicle.
Mrs. R. C. Jones has gone to El.
kins to spend few days with her
sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown,
Miss Kathaieen Bishop has been
the guest OF Miss Gertrude Hinkle in
| Weston for several days.
Mrs. F. W.. Bartlett, of Warrington,
spent yesterday with relatives in the
city.
Mrs. F. C. Frame has gone to Char
lesion to join Mr.. Frame, who is at
tending the legislative session.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Downey and
son, Harry, have returned from
Tampa, Fla, where they had been the
guests of the formers sister, Mrs. B,
o. Chapman.
Miss Mary Deveney went to Home
stead, Pa, yesterday, where she will
lie the guest Of Miss Ruth Kenney for
several weeks.
Mrs. Eliza Mckinney and daughter,
Miss Title returned last night from a
,rief visit in Wheeling.
Miss Clementa Cole. Of Philippi, is
the, guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. cole,
on Morgantown avenue.
Mrs. David Gibson has returned to
PIT. Marion, after a few days visit in
this city with Mrs. Frank Boydston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21
Arrested

TWO sYRIANs ARE CHARGED
WITH ILLICIT SELLING.
Constables John Walker and Frank
Russell this morning went to Manning
ton where they placed under arrest
two sysiaas anameds Frank Cook and
Crank seeerca the men being charged
with, having unlawIullY spld liquors in
this esuAGS 49,
The men%ere brought to this city
and placed in the county jail to await
a preliminary hearing which has been
arranged Tor four o'clock this even,
ms.
Warrants were issued for these two
men this morning, as well as for an
other man known as Dutch Charlie
who is in Jail awaiting q hearing on
the came charge The warrants were
issued before SQUIRE II. M Iusgroye::s
james Sliinil has gone To- atfobe,
Pa,, 10 psnaa tew das WITH ms u
anu Children.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21
daughter, Miss. Florence, have gone to
Dade, Florida, where they will spcud
the remainder OF the winter.
U. D. c. in crarksbrrg

Mrs George c, stone will entertain
Tho stonewsllaJacksop Chapter. Unit
cd Daughter Of the CorHederacy, Tues,
day afternoon III Tier hBRa In Carr
avenue. The mem4eqsaqfnthq, chap;
Ter are urged TO attend IS a special
feature program has ,Aaea prepared
and a pleasant iaAEd d ttameottns
will be the bestowal Of crosses on
Confederate veterans. in attendance
harrisburg Exponent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21
Clearance Of
,Wonnen's Hosiery
SPECIAL 1T 15c Pair

Choice from styles formerly selling
at IS, so and 75e in lace and embrold'
cred in coIors.
AT 20 and sec for embroidered and
plain colored isles, formerly soc.
AT 4sc formerly 75c. Black Isle en-
br0idercl.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21
Small Blaze

CENTRAL FIRE STATION MAKES
/, QUICK RUN AND, PUTS OUT
FLAMES IN FIFTH WARD HOME.
The Central ere Department re-
ceived call this morning at 11-o'clock
from house No. 400 on Locust avenue
occupied by Mrs, Martha vanGilder.
The hose and hook and ladder wagons
both made the run, but the blaze
proved is b. 81 very small one, not
Damaging the house IN 1e least and ls
nothing but tae hemieal aprs N .1lsi
vas eeded; IdTe seems to have
safi d tsber Ithe chimney too lses,
n n & tits Is napeF which h:ss been
Bu egeF 1 srate IT! spare room.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21

TO be the guests of the formers daugh'
ter, Mrs, Karl schoew, in tie Fleming
apartment, in Fairmont avenue Mrs
Estler has been the guest Of friends
in the southern part CT the State for
several weeks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21
.NASSNIHE1llG
other organizations ~ gella IS ~ sign.
ed petitions Of more ta5p .housand
citizens Of the city pFlstIis for sueA
relief and 4

citizens ofithe city tEily lsls tQr ansA
relief, and
WHEREAS The sllsmber Of
Commerce, recognizing the justice Of
such demand and the wisdom 81 meet.
ing these conditions. hSs by lts legis-
lative committee acting n coniune-
tion with The legislative commiitee Of
The Fairmont Business Lsn's Aseo-
citation, prepared d special charter
bill for the City Of VaiEmcnt proTld.
ing for the said Commission govern
ment with the priYisions geinbelere
enumerated, and submitted the same
to the Chamber Of Commerce b the
regular meeting thereof held on the
9Th day Of January, 1918 Rhd
WHEREAS: Said chamba 81
Commerce approved said btll Wy reao-
ilutions and asked that our epresenta.
tives In the legislature be teqaested
to introduce such bill al the present
session Of the Legislature and urge
its passage, and
WHEREAS: The result oS the la-
tor Of said legislative commit ess as
evidenced by said bills Submitted 70
the citizens ofTalrmont insmass meet
ing assembled for approval III reiec.
Ition,
THEREFORE, BE 1T WE'D:
That we, the citizens Ok Fairmont do
hereby approve the actlon o. the
Chamber OF Commerce HI soStar as It
relates to the Special Chatter Hlil for
this city and ada our voices 10 the
request that the passage ot anne bc.
earnestly urged at the teseni SEES
sion of the Legislature and that our
representatives be.re1pes !eu 80 do al
within their power 70 secafe The pas
sage OF such special bill AZ the pres.
ent session OF the legislattte;and hat
they be further requested rs prevent
as far as It is possible Within their
power to do so, any amendment Of
alterations being made III Same de.
stroylng or rendering n an nanner
ineffective the provisions rnon-par
tisan elections, civil service. he lr-
itlative, Referendum. and Recall and
BE IT FURTHER REso sVEp:
That cur legislators be rcaaes .
give, the citizens immediate FelIei BY
scouting the passing ot such bill and
that the time establishing said com.
mission form Of government be- not
further delayed than the tirst dry Of
July, 1913, at which time Die com.
mission form Of goyerhmeat ts D b.
put into operation under tAe pfogl.
sIons OF this bill, and
WHEREAS: The chambeT Of
Commerce has bylegal ad eftiaement
proved its right to take tie inftla tive
in securing the passage 81 ttlls pselaI
bill,
THEREFORE, BE II Esicso ED:
That its offers and Committee be
requested not to divert Its eiiet Ies in
this behalf by supporting q so.ealied
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21

FOR sALE-one ten.roonf honse, alE
modern conveniences aafs eorner
3rd street and Virginia aseIue rive
minute walk TO Cont House; one
block Of Normal School. Terms
easy. Price $4,000. Smith.
Smith Shoe Store. 2i.lf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21
Rrldae Partv

Mrs. W. r. Hartman has issued In
vitations fora bridge party for satur,
day afternoon at her home in Benoni
avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21

bein their seats at that time SO there
will be no interference with the spro,
gram. Cars 10 ClarksburgHand Man
nington will be held Is minutes attali
10 to carry passengers home, " E
While III. sea; sa! E;;s Deen good,
there are yet a number Of excellent
seats left and the sale has not yet
covered expenses. BY tonight. how
ever, 1t is hoped that the amount will
be reached.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21
Court

JUDGE VINCENT OPENED JANU.
AIRY TERM OF INTERMEDIATE
COURT TODAY.
intermediate Court opened this
morning in the Circuit Court room
with Judge George A. Vincent on the
bench.
Tho county officers have been busy
for the past week serving summons
for witnesses to appear before the
court, and quite lengthy term is
cooked for. There was a good, sized
audience in the court today, and most
O. the members of the local bar asso-
cation were also present for the open,
ing of court.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21

FOR RENT-Two rooms furnished for.
light housekeeping, Call Con. Phone
Blk. 1.21.tf
q
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.Farksrshurn Event

Nj Miss elizabeth Hal, Of Nashville
Tenn, who is the guest of Miss Emma
was honored with an Informal
GARD party at which Mrs. Fred Hop
Tins was hostess, Saturday evening at
rber home in Quincy street. Five hun
5sdrad was the game in favor and when
the pastime had been INDUCED in for
several hours delicious refreshments
we're served. Only few friends OF
1.-The hostess were rreseht-'state
journal.
Symphony Orchestra $
The New York SYMPHONY Qrellesi
Ma WIii open licgFaill4 etle
arand tonight PROMPTLY
SieIoek Il weed thal NJ psttcns
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-21
Pythian Sisters

Pythian Sisters IS
! The Pythian sisters will meet To-
night at the lodge room lin Main
street. \ Nj
Te FlcF
sE aid ms y Dogasn, aad
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-11-07
SHORTLY
BEFORE HIS DEATH
Letter Of Captain Scott De-
clared End Was Near.

London, Nov. THE following
words are part of a letter written a
few days before the end of the long
struggle made by Captain Scott in his
Ill fated Antarctic expedition. The
letter was to his friend, Sir James
Barrie. The letter said:
I'VE are very near the end, but we
have not and won't lose our good
cheer.
I'VE have had four days OF storm
In the tent and nowhere is there food
or fuel.
I'VE had intended to finish our
selves when things proved like this
but we have decided to die naturally
In our tracks.
"We are showing that Englishmen
still can die with a bold spirit, fight
ing to the end.
1T will be known we have accom-
plished our object Of reaching the pole
and that we have done everything
possible, even to sacrificing ourselves
in order to save our i'll companions.
AS a dying man, my dear friend
be good to my wife and child, and
give my boy a chance in life II the
state won't do 1t. He ought to have
good stun in him."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-11-07
SURPRISE TO HIS FRIENDS
Chairman McCombs to Marry Ameri-
can Girl In London.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Friends of
William +. McCombs, chairman OF the
Democratic national committee, re-
ceived cable dispatches announcing
that he would be married in London
to Miss Dorothy Williams of Washing.
ton, a sister of Mrs. Joseph Letter.
The announcement was entirely un,
expected and was a great surprise In
diplomatic and military social circles
in which the bride-to-be is well known
1t caused no less of a stir in political
circles.
Miss Williams left Washington some
time ago aboard the yacht Niagara as
a guest of Mrs. Letter on a trip around
the world. The Niagara now is al
Southampton, waiting for Mr.. Letter
to join the party.
MI. McCombs has been abroad since
almost Immediately after election. get
ting a rest. He Is the most prominen,
possibility for ambassador to France
to succeed Myron T. Herrick.