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The Washington herald., 1915-10-24

in Germany. the first member Of the
family whose record is kept was Jacob
Astor. who lived 80 years ago. He was
the father of at least two sons, the elder
Of whom was in the German military
service in North America during the Rev.
olution in the service of George III, and
the younger OF whom was John. born in
1863 Evidently inspired by his elder
brothers accounts OF the new world he
turned his back on his native country
when he was barely % and sailed for
the West. reaching Baltimore and soon
making his way to New York, with moth
ing In the way Of capital but perfect
health and his ready wit. Two years lat
er he married Sarah Todd, OF Scotch
origin. and had the following children:
Ma dalen. Sarah. William Backhouse
Henry. Eliza and John Jacob. jr.
William Backhouse. the only one Of
the boys OF the family who left issue.
further increased the Scotch blood Of the
family by marrying Margaret ARM
strong. so that in the early records there
was 3 goodly share OF Scotch cunning
mingled with German thrift in the veins
of the Astors-
The coat-of-srms of the continental As
tor family is blazoned dc gules a trois
esperviers dor. Ia bord comp des deux
ensux-"
lccHnght, sAl
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Bt FRANcEs cowLEs.

The Sumner family of America Had its
origin in Bicester. .0xfordshire. England,
where in. the churchyard Of est. Edburg
lies buried the body OF Roger Summer.
the father of william Sumner, who was
the FIRST settler of the name in this coun-
tryfwho was baptised in the same church
In 1so5. William married Mary West In
England and had six children. the eidest
two OF whom were born In Bicester and
the four youngest In Dorchester. Mass.
In 1851 the family went to Dorchester,
In the colony Of Massachusetts,, where
Willism, the father. held many impor-
tant Offices. He, had seven children who
lived to adult age, and all of them did
their full share in the colonization Of the
new world. The FIRST was William born
in 1926. who married Elizabeth Clernen, OF
Dorchester. and later moved to Boston.
He had ten children, who established an
important branch OF the family. Roger
was the second son and he. like William.
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In Club Circles.

Interesting plans are in progress for
the dance to be given by Washington
Camp. Sons OF Confederate Veterans, at
the Raleigh on Wednesday. November 10
The committee in charge is as follows:
Miss Jane Gregory. daughter OF the At
torney General and Mrs Thomas Watt
Gregory. sponsor: Miss Grace oyerman.
daughter of Senator and Mrs. Lee ;.
Overman. maid Of honor: Claude n. Ben
nett, chairman OF floor committee, with
Frank R Fravel as vice chairman:
George Bennett Ashby. chairman Of COM
mittee on arrangements. with Cecil X
Jones as vice chairman.
The officers of the organization in this
city are: Charles H Keel. division COM
mander: W. Everett Brockman. COM
mandant Washington Camp. No. 3oS:
Marx E Kahn. first lieutenant: Mai.
z. W. r. Ewing. second lieutenant:
George T. Rawlins, adjutant: DR.. J. II.
Digges. surgeon: \. L. Reese, color ser
geant and William A. Coombe. historian.
The Sarah Franklin Chapter. D. A. r..
held its first meeting of the season at the
home of its regent. Mrs. James Z. Null
care, 1907 Rhode Island avenue.
The members Of the chapter were glad
to have with them as a visitor Mrs. Ellen
". Bull. regent of the newly organized
James Mccall Chapter Of the District OF
Columbia.
The members made the silver offerings
of 8 cents. each silver quarter being a
link in the SILVER chain which is to trans
mute the debt on. Memorial Continental
Hall.
Mrs. Milton ". Johnson. referring to
the additional ground at $50 a square
foot needed for Memorial Continental
Hall, Endorsed the idea that individual
Daughters. many of whom are eager to
procure as many ancestral bars as pos
sible. each bar showing the Daughters
eligibility 10 membership through the an
cestor whose name II bears, be encour-
aged to contribute as much as a square
foot Of ground for each of the qualifying
ancestors. For herself she signified her
intention of contribute, through the Sa-
rsh Franklin. for two square feet
The chapter has been much interested
in the subject of education in the noun
tain country of the South. and Mrs. Ed
mund s. Wolfe. who SPIT a part of the
summer in the mountains of Avery
County. North Carolina. near the Ten
nessee line. told of the work she saw at
Banner Elk. the home OF the Lees-Mc-
Crea Institute.
Mrs. Robert Harrison. the historian Of
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HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel"
Sunday, October "a, 1915.

Good and ill contend mildly today,
according to the reading of astrology.
Although Jupiter is in benefic aspect
Saturn changes from fair to evil
sway.
This may be a trying and exhaust
ing rule for elderly persons, and care
should be taken to guard against ac-
cidents and illnesses.
The sway is forbidding for mines
and minerals. Speculation. which is
likely to be exceedingly alluring. prob
ably will be unlucky.
Under this government of the stars
il is wise to delay any large plans
or enterprises Philanthropic move
ments and charitable ventures are
not we'll directed.
1t is prognostfcated that much suf-
fering among the poor will call for
organized relief along new lines. the COM
ing winter.
Jupiter gives encouragement TO
fnanciers, bankers and lawyers today
Great gains attended by extraordinary
risks are indicated.
Ministers and reformers have a sign
held to foreshadow extraordinary 49,
tivity. Agitation that will arouse
widespread discussion is prophesied.
The death OF a noted clergyman is
presaged. He will meet with an ac-
ClOenI IN PUBIC service.
Bachelors come under influences
said to increase selhshness' and lack
OF public spirit
China and Japan will benefit from
the planetary rule at this time China
will develop great strength as a pow
er, even though Japan may appear to
dominate, the seers declare.
Fame for an American woman who
will win the gratitude of a great army
again is prognosticated.
Foreign astrologers declare that a
period of ascetism will begin with the
new year. Then. although 'extrava-
gance will mark certain classes, the
general population of the United
States will practice frugality and
economy, even though parsimony may
not be necessary. cd.
Persons whose birthdate II. is have
a happy omen for the. year. Money
and opportunity will increase but
changes should be avoided.
Children born on this day probably
will be energetie and industrious.
They have the foreshadowing of sue
cess. These subjects of. Scorpio usual
ly have keen Judgment and great in
itiative.
tCopynsht, ISL
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Answers to Correspondents.

To p. J. B.. who asks for the arms for
the Bailey family:
The arms for the Bailey family are de-
scribed: Argent on a Jesse between
three martlets gules as many plates. The
crest Is a griffin setant ermine, winged
and armed or
To Interested" who asks for the
names OF the founders of the Colonial
family of Myers, and a description OF
the family coat-of-arrs:
One OF the first settlers OF the Meyer
family In America was Dutch. and came
from Amsterdam. and another was Ger
man, and came from Westphalta-which
goes TO show that very often many per-
sons of the same name-and name not
common -either-cannot by any reasoning
or research ind any remote relationship
existing among their ancestors.
The progenitor OF the Myer family Of
Harlem was Adolph Mcyer-from Ulsen,
parish Of Bentheim. German province. Of
WestphaIia In the beginning this fam
ily spelled the name Mayer, and so pro-
nounced il, but later on the descendants
of Adolph called themselves Myer.
Adolph arrived in Harlem. New Meth
erlands. in 1851, and soon made a place
for himself as an industrious, God-fear-
ing man. He married Maria. daughter
of Johannes Veryeelen. In l6I, and three
wears later unlteO Win lut ShuiSh III
Harlem. II is probable that Marie In
fuenced her husband In this step. for II
is recorded that she became church
member several months before he did.
A Dutch progenitor Of part OF the
Never family was Jan Dircksen Meyer,
of New Amsterdam, who came from AM
sterdam with his wife Tryntje Andriesse
Grevenraet before 1852. They settled IN
New Amsterdam. where their names are
recorded in 4 list OF the members OF the
old Dutch church. They had a son, An
dries Jansen Meyer. of New Amsterdam.
who was born In Amsterdam. and was
brought to the new world by his parents.
On November .. 1911. he married vrontje
Idens Van Worst. daughter Of Ide Cor
neliszen Van Worst and his wife. Hilletje
Jams, Of what Is now part of Jersey City.
II is said that Ide Van Worst was the
first white male child born and married
In New Netherlands.
The Meyer arms are from German
shield. They are described: Gules, a
neur de lis argent. Il
To American who asks for the an
cestry Of the American Astor family.
Though. the Aston family was presum-
ably long, established m the town Of Wall
dorf, in the valley OF the -Neekar River
in what was then the duchy Of Baden,
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Washington Lodge.

The regular meeting of washinxto
Lodge was held on Wednesday, the
regular weekly meetings beginning with
October !. A large number of the mem
bers were in attendance.
Chairman c. Frank Meyers announced
that on the evening Of Thursday.
November 4. the Oyster Committee
would hold their first roast OF the season.
This will be a stag AFFAIR.
Past Exalted Ruler. Brother Jas. L.
Ward. who has for the past three years
represented this lodge ct the Grand
Lodge meetings as delegate at Denver.
Col. Los Angeles. Cal. and Portland.
Oregon, and who was this past season
honored by the Grand Lodge with the
appointment as District Deputy Grand
Exalted Ruler for Delaware. MARYLAND
and the District OF Columbia, honored
the lodge with his presence. and was
accorded an enthusiastic welcome.
Brother Kitson of Sistervilie ". Va,
and Brother Fred. NORTH of Norfolk
Lodge. No. IS. were visitors, both en-
the lodge by very clever talks
on Elkdom.
On Thursday morning at $50 o'clock a
lodge of SORROW was opened for the pur-
pose OF attending the funeral OF the late
Brother Ssuter of Chicago Lodge. No. L
which was largely attended.
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Doinss Of the Odd Fellows.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE EIGHT.

CONTINUED fkOA PAGk EIGHT
iowship. scuyIer colfax. and bis farsight-
edness in securing. In 1851, after much eff
fort. permission from the Sovereign
Grand Lodge to establish the Rebekah
degree.
The Grand Lodge. Grand Encsmpment
and Canton Washington. No. ], were in
vited guests OF the general committee
and added to the success Of the occasion
Odd Fellows I'm Bowling Contest.
Mount Pleasant Lodge. No. g. met IN
regular Aession Tuesday night at Four
teenth and Kenyon streets northwest
The initistory degree was conferred In
the presence Of large attendance. In
cluding several visitors from out-of-town
jurisdictions. The first degree will be
conferred at the next, meeting OF the
lodge.
Tuesday night OF this week a series Of
duckpin games will be inausursted
among local Odd Fellows. to be rolled at
the Palace bowling alleys. s14 street
northwest The first teams to be repre-
sented are Eastern Lodge. ENo. Z. and
Mount Pleasant Lodge. No. p Among
the probable lineup will be: Eastern.
W. z. Lawson (captain). G. IL. Williams,
B. C. Wheeler. F. A. Loeffler. r. L. Sar-
tain. A. B. Lort and William J. Rich
Mount Pleasant, Bert v. Wolfe captain.
F. s. Avery. c. y. Belt. J. II. Broderick,
s. \. Thomas r. l. Hubbard. and E. {.
Warren
The game will be called at Sis. and
special arrangements have been provided
BY the manager of the alleys for the
comfort of the spectators. among whom
there are expected to be several lady
enthusiasts.
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was born in Chichester. England. He
married Mary Josselyn. of bingham,
Mass. and had seven children. who es-
tablished a branch of the family even
more distinguished than the senior
branch.
The third son was George. who mar
ried Mary Baker, and they also were the
ancestors OF a large and illustrious Mas
sachusetts family. Samuel. the fourth
child of William and Mary West Sum-
uer. was born in Dorchester. Mass, and
with his wife Rebecca went to South
Carolina. Increase, the fifth son. also
went to South Carolina with his wife.
Sarah Stapler. Joan. the sixth child and
only daughter of first settler William.
went South with her husband. Aaron
Way.
The 0ree younger members of the
Sumner family. Samuel Increase and
Joan. belonged TO the party led by Rev.
Joseph Lord. who for some reason or
other in 1886 led band OF colonists from
Massachusetts, to found a settlement in
South Carolina The formal dismissal Of
these three Summers from the church in
Dorchester is mentioned in the records
Of the church at Dorchester.
The history Of the New England Sum
ners is traced through the descendants
Of William. Roger and George, sons OF
william and Mary West. William. jr.,
who. 1t has been explained. moved to
Boston. had a son William, born In 1856
His son. HeZekiah. Of Boston, born In
1854. married Abigail Bidwell. and their
son. william, of Middletown. was born
In I.O6. He married Hannah Clarke and
had seven children, one of whom was
Hezekiah, of Middletown. who died IN
Otis. Mass. He ,msrried Desire Higgins
and had nine children. Their con Daniel
born in I159. was one OF the pioneers OF
Otis. Mass. He served in the War Of
1872. He married Lucy Cook and had 1--WE
children. He married, second. Hannah
Watson. and was blessed with seven
more children. One OF the children by
the second wife was Increase Sumner. of
Great harrington. Mass, the Massachu-
sets Senator. He married Puma AIMEE.
daughter of the Hon. Samuel Barstow
anG. sister of the Hon. Charles B. Rar-
stow. of Oswega. whose daughter. Ellen
Barstow married Thomas C. Plat. Unit
ed States Senator. Another distinguished
descendant of the senior branch Of the
family is David Sumner. Of HaFtland, VT.
Charles Sumner was a member Of the
seventh generation from William and
Mary West Sumner. This great states
man of the family was a man of rare
qualities of mind as well as great abil-
ity. 1t IL said that his various accom-
plishments were rivaled among Ameri-
can public men only by those of John
Quincy. Adams. Also. be II said to the
credit of the name and family, that how
ever great opposition he may have had
there was never a whisper against his
political honesty or personal integrity.
The arms of the Summers are blazoned:
Ermine two cheyrons or. The crest Is
a lions head erased, ducally gorged, or.
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Ladies' Auxiliary, Caledonian
Club.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the CAL
edonian Club will give one of the old
time Halloween entertainments and
dances at Eagles Hall next Friday
evening, October 90. at which the :oi-
lowing talent will appear: Mr.. II. II.
Lake, Mrs. W. Scatter. Mr.. Williamson,
Mrs. woodhead. Miss Hester Munger.
Mr.. George Mills. Mr.. r. Smith. in
songs: Miss Mildred Inge in Highland
fling. Mr.. W. Grant. elocutionist, and
Miss AIene Campbell. violin selection.
After the entertainment. dancing VIII
be in order until the wee sma hours OF
the morning. The committee which is
composed OF Mrs. John Duncan. chair
man. Mrs. J. d. Higgins, secretary.
Mrs J. Petrie Mrs. T. ]. Weeks.
claims that there will be a good time
and surprises for all who attend.
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Order Of Scottish Clans.

The clan has now removed TO its
new headquarters Masonic Hall,
Eighth and F streets northeast Sew
eral important items of interest have
been arranged for the near future in
GLIDING our Halloween concert and
dance which will be held after our
second monthly meeting on Wednes-
day at s p. m. We also expect TO
have a piper associated with the clan
before the end of the year together
with our new drill team which Will
have the necessary scope to carry out
its functions. We had an initiation
at our last meeting and should be able
to put a few more through before
the end OF our financial year. Our
meetings recently have been OF an
interesting character. and all we re-
duire for the future success of the
clan is the acquisition of a few new
members TO stimulate the proceed
ings.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-24
ALLIES DEFEAT TURKS.
Hard Fighting stin ON In Ganipoli
ENGAGEMENT.

Athens, Oct. 3--Anglo-French troops
Administered a crushing defeat to the
Turks on Gallipoli Peninsula Thursday,
IT is announced in a dispatch received
from Mitylene today.
The battle opened with a general as
sault along the front at Sulva and
Krithia by the Turks. Every attack
by the Ottoman forces was repulsed.
The ground was covered with bodies
of Turkish troops when they abandoned
their efforts to penetrate the allies
lines
Immediately after the Turkish at
tacks ceased. the French and British
forces took the offensive and hard
lighting still continues. Two allied
destroyers entered the Dardsnelles at
the height of the battle and lombard
ed the Turkish positions.
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A CORNER IN ANCESTORS.
THE SUMNER FAMILY.

sanners Had Their origin Ut BE-
cester, Ensisnd-The Descent of
Charles sumner-Arms for the
Bailey Family-somefhin of the
Aston ACCOMPLISHMENTS of the
Myer Family in This Country.
Myer Coat of Arms. -
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Bishop Shahan. head OF the Catholic
University, announces the location at the
University of two additional commune
ties this year, making the total number
there to date ten. He states that still
others are to locate houses of studies
and colleges there as soon as their
finances permit. The new communities to
The Washington herald., 1915-10-24

One of the most important move
ments inaugurated by the Federal
Council of churches of Christ in Amer
lea is the promotion of federated ef-
fort IN dealing with community prob
lens. A new commission for this pur-
pose was organized last month with
The Washington herald., 1915-10-24

Among the speakers at the rally serv-
res which were conducted during the
psst week at Douglas NJ. E. Church were
Rev E. c. Powers. pastor OF Eldbrooke
church, Rev. DR.. F. NJ. Mccoy OF the
Waugh Church. Rev. G. Leroy OF the
Anacostia NJ. E Church and Mai. Ray
rnond W. Pullman. chief of police.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-24

The October meeting Of Dolly Madison
Chapter. d. A. R.. was held at the home
of Mrs. Arthur p. Call. After the reg
ular business meeting. presided over by IFS
new regent, Miss Flora L P. Johnson.
the chapter was entertained BY Mrs.
Caroline Abbott Stanley. its writer. who
read one OF her own delightful stories.
Mrs. Bascom's Things"
A social hour with refreshments fol-
lowed. spent in the exchange of remit
nisccnces of summer experiences, after
which the meeting adjourned.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-24

JoSephus Daniels, Secretary of the
Navy. and Rev. F. J. Prettyman, D. D.,
pastor of Mount Pleasant Methodist
Church and chaplain OF the Senate, will
speak on Tuesday night In Trinity
Church, Baltimore, on the occasion of
the fiftieth anniversary of the erection
of the present church building. Today
Bishop A. w. Wilson will preach semi
centennial" sermon, he having been pas
tor of this church during the quadren-
mum beginning March, 1862.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-06
CHICAGO MAYORS
PLEDGE A BOOMERANG
Shows lie Promised Not to En-
force Sunday Closing Law.
10y Telegraph 20 The Tnbune.l

Chicago. oct. 8. A sensation was
created hero, tonight, following Mayor
Thompson's order Of yesterday to
close al saloons on Sunday, by the
production by the United Societies for
Local achievement, an organiza-
tior of foreign societies. with mem
bership of over 100000. of written
pledge given by Mayor Thompson ~hen
he was candidate for election IN
which he specifically promised not 10
enforce the Sunday closing law ana
proclaimed himself in FAVOR OF lid
eral' town.
The "wcts" are using this pledge to
show that Mayor Thompson Is guilty
OF double dealing and as the basis Tor
strong campaign against his faction
o. the Republican party.
leaders among the Temperance
wor -crs estimated 100000 less wotiI
be 81 emf hy citizens every Sunday Be-
cause of the closing order.
Coun rel for the Anti-Soloon League
said that the order would make nee
es,arv .euewed vigilance by ant =
saloon ,Srkers in the selection o.
state LEGISLATORS next year, when en-
attcmrt probably would be MADE 20
repeal the Sunday saloon closing law
at least so far as it affected large
cities.
Maclay Hoyne, States Attorney, said
to-day that an attempt was made 10
obtain the Indictment of the Mayor
by the September grand jury.
"The present situation said Mr.
How're. "seems 20 be the outcome of a
bitter fractional fight in the Repub'-
can party. It is perfectly well known
that certain reformers who reform Tor
hire have had plans for several
months TO seek the indictment Of the
Mayor unless he took the action which
he did take yesterday
Anton J. Carmack, head Of the eN
ocutive committee of the United So
cieties. which includes all tho liquor
interests of the city, said this after
noon that Governor Dunno would be
asked to call a special session Of the
LEGISLATURE 10 amend the dramshop
law so as 10 permit cities Of $4,000 or
over 10 determine for themselves
whether their saloons are TO remain
closed on Sundays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-06
M'MILLAN JEWEL HUNT ENDS
Desire TO Avoid Publicity Prompts
Calling on Detectives.

Search for the Jewels stolen in Au-
gust from Mrs. James Mcmillan, Of De-
troit. at Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass
was dropped yesterday. John L. Hail.
legal adviser of Mrs. Mcmillan. in Bos-
ton. telephoned to George c. Stevens
Of the insurance agency which had
urdcrwritten the jewels, and ordered
him To- discharge a private detective
who has been working on the case. De-
sire 10 shun publicity, Mr. Stevens said,
was the reason.
Samuels. Crowcl q Stevens, Of p
William Street. who insured $4,000
worth of the jewels, announced yester-
day that they would pay in full.
News that his services were no
longer required was surprise TO
Morris Aschner the detective, who has
his Offices at 225 Fifth Avenue.
And this he said, when we are
about 20 lay our hands on the person
who robbed the safe. We have no
trace as to where the jewels are, but
we are right on the trail Of those who
took them. am satisfied that there
would have been an arrest within
forty-eight hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-06
TRAVIS REPLIES TO GLYNN
Saws Ex-Governor Is Responsible for
the Big Direct Tax.

From o. Star CORES HIeHf NJ The Tribune
Albany. Oct. 5-The State Control
lor's Office tonight replied TO ex-Gov-
crror Glyun and charged him with the
responsibility for the big direct tax.
"The statement Of Mr.. Glynn," says
the Controllers reply, mot only con-
tains mendacious charges against the
financial officers Of the state. but so
many Inaccuracies and distortions OF
figures that it misreprescnts the con-
dition Of the treasury. II says that
an effort was made by the Controller
and Treasurer TO manipulate the trans
act ons at the close Of the fiscal year
SO that the balance sheet would show
deficit I'm the general fund This
charge is as malicious as it is delib-
erate'y false.
INSTEAD Of making an effort to in
fate the expenditure, the Controllers
office put forth an unusual and I'M
urocedcnted effort during the closing
DAYS Of the last fiscal year TO take in
money. not with any idea as to its
effect on the cash balance on October
J.. but because the condition Of the
treasury. as a result Of the Glynn ad-
ministration's financial errors. had
been so impoverished that this money
was needed"