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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
Why Alfred |. du Pont
Was Conspicuously Absent
from His Own
Daughter Marriage
While Most of the Multi
Millionaire 'Powder I rust
Dynasty Celebrated It as a
Grand Family Function

Wilmington. Dcl
TTllE recent wedding OF Miss Bessie
Cazenoys du Poni. OF America
greatest powdormahing family. and
Reginald Shipper Iuidekoper is ncw
chapter in remarkable romance Of love
and business,
II Mas very brilliant affair. The
young people were very rich and attrac.
tive \ highly representative gathering
OF society people from Delaware, Wash.
iuGtou. New YORK and the East generally
attended
Rn' whore WAS the father OF the bride.
Alfred I du Font ono Of the most capa.
bic forcoful and ,cmaoramontal members
OF tho great powder making family lie
was conspicuous By his absence One
may say that tho absence OF the father
VAS equivalent To the presence Of skclc-
ton. The du Fonts and their important
friends who were presen; looked dis,rust-
ful and rather fearful, as III they thought
that Alfred /. might put in an appear
ance and they might hay. TO do some
thing With him.
II was said that hc did no; even send
a present or message of concratnlation.
hut Alfred |. is sometimes sudden and I'M
expected once he quietly introduced a
aH in the Delaware Legislature to change
the name OF his son. There was. there
fore. no knowing how this wedding might
affect him
Why should a father be absent from
his daughters Wedding. an why should
there he such commotion over the
affair? Tho explanation is that tho du
Points. one OF the richest and most nu-
merous families in America, arc divided
into regular du Points and pro Alfred |.
du Points.
The split occurred when Alfred !. di.
vorccd his first wife, now known as Mrs.
Bessie Gardner du Pont. blood relation
OF the family, and married the divorced
wife OF an cmploye. Some Of the most
influential members of the family, like
#. Coleman du Pont and Pierre S. dn
Pont, sided strongly with the deserted
Mrs. Alfred I. du Pont and against their
cratic cousin.
Now. the young bride is daughter Of
the first Mrs. Alfred |. dn Pont and those
who support the latter have made pet
of her daughter in order to emphasize
their diSapproval OF her father.
Pierre $. du Pont. chief Of the Powder
Trust, and the anti -Alfreds. gave to the
bride, his second cousin a batch OF most
magnificent wedding gifts. One was a
great Oriental rug, the cost Of which is
said to have been quite fabulous, while
the second consisted OF the complete fur
nislinG of the room OF which the rug is
10 he the piece dc resistance And then
on the side, there is said to have been "a
check of perfect du Pont proportions. for
when Pierre du Pont gives. it is with a
lavish hand, particularly when those to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11

whom lie gives are his kinsmcn or kins.
women. But OF any gilt from father
Alfrcd there is no record
The Wedding was celebrated in a his.
torical old church Christ Episcopal
Church, Christana Hundred, near Viii
mington. Miss du Points sister. Miss Vic.
torine +. du Pont. was her attendant and
her brother, Alfred Victor du Pont, gave
her III marriage.
Fifty du Points were present. giving her
the weight OF their approval The organ
iat played Love. Perfect Love-" aud
oh. Love Serene and every bod tried
10 forget father Alfred |. du Pont.
Mr. Iluidckopor. the bridegroom. is
young lawyer. and is related o the most
noted families in Philadelphia that home
of ancient families. IIc is descended. for
instance, from Edward Shippcn. who was
Chief Justice Of Pennsylvania in 1922
The young couple y i'll make their home
in Washington, for the present, bu, pcls.
ware. the hereditary domain Of the du
Fonts, is inst round tho corner, and they
will not he left out Of family affairs Mr.
lluidekoper is a member or the Metro
politan, the they! Chase and the other
best clubs OF Washington. and is regarded
as Il promising young man al the capi,al.
The new Mrs. lIuidckopcr is bright.
popular in society and has full share Of
the vivscity and energy for which the
du Fonts arc noted. There is no reason
10 believe that the wedding will have any
effect in restoring peace in the du Pont
family
iIcr father. Alfred l., now occupies a
splendid house on the north side of the
Rrandywinc River. With his second wife.
who, it is significant to note is, like her
predecessor, a distant cousin. The du
Points frequently marry cousins The
present Alfred !. du Pont household finds
plenty Of society both from within and
without the family. and they bid merry
defiance TO r. Coleman du Pont, Pierre $.
du Pont and various other oycrlords of
the elan.
The particular act by which Alfred |.
III Pont brought about an entente alli
incc' OF the family against himself was
surprising, TO say the least. During the
SDanish.American war a Pennsylvania
regiment guarded the du Pont powder
works at Montchann, about five miles
out from Wilmington. Near there lived
Edward G. bradford. Judge in the United
States Court, and his youngest and most
beautiful daughter. Alicia. was just then
where the brook and river meet Off
GERS Of the regiment we'll remember her
charm and her frequent presence at the
drills and al social functions planned for
the uniformed guardians Of the mills. As
time passed Alicia Bradford's beauty de-
veloped; she was the great belle in that
Wilmington society dominated by the du
Points.
She had lustrous dark eyes, with a
light in them that mover failed TO appeal
TO men. dark hair and the flush OF health
on her cheeks She has a superb figure.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11

Alfred |. du Ponl, Ono of The Lead
ing Members Of Americas Great
Powdcr-Makins Family, Who
with His Prcscn! Wife Was Abb
sent from His Daughters We'd
ding. Although Ii Was Regarded
as a Brilliant Family Function.
counsel 10 the halls OF the Legislature
81 Dover TO look into tho matter. and
pretty soon tho bill was recalled TO the
Senate Committee, which ordered a nub.
lie hearing on it.
The powder-making business, always
profitable one, has been enormously so
during the war period The present cor
poration that has grown out OF the
du Pont family works is known as the
"E. !. du Pont dc Nemours Co" 1t has
an authorized capital OF 1888 900 900. The
control OF this vast corporation has been
considerably affected by the war over
Alfred |. du Points marriages.
Many OF the du Points have heeu bril-
liant and many have been cratic There
have been several tragedies and bizarre
romances in the family. Alfred I. du
Pont. left out Of the wedding OF his own
daughter becomes a notable figure in the
family gallery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11


society III once 4 volcanic outburst and
an earthquake. lie suddenly brought a
suit for Islander against Mrs Eliza.
beth Candy Bradford du FONT and
against Mrs. Mary II. J. Bush Mrs.
du Pont was related through her du Pont
blood 10 AltFcd |. and to Mrs Alfred T
through her Bradford blood Mrs. Bush
was inc widow OF morocco manufac-
inror. whose aGop;cd son married a Miss
Bradford. sister OF Mrs. Alfred |.
What the suits were based on no one
appeared 10 he able 10 tell One story
said that they had 10 do with the as
Scmbly dances. tho great society func
ions Of tho Winter season, which were
lnhcr The commit oeShp OF such society
'randc DANES as Mrs. Henry g. ThomD
son and Mrs Preston I.ca. but there
were those who pcered deeper into the
middle than this.
Then came another OF The many dis
tnroins performances Of Alfred |. du Point
which have kept tho distinguished
family IN Il state OF commotion There
appeared iii the Delaware Legislature u
bill TO change the name of his young son
Victor du pont to Dorsey CaZenoyc
du Pont, which would have linked the
child to distant branch of the family.
me Ducolic Delaware House passed
~ oi', SS'iiihSiy III dill innocence, nut
IN me Senate ii went on the rocks be.
cause one OF the loga-wearers was wise"
rms gentleman knew that there we're at
least ten different feuds going on in the
du Pont family. all revolving around AL.
fred J.. as satellites rcvolve around their
sun, and he wondered If this might not be
an outcome OF one OF them.
But the fact that the bill had gone
through the House GOT out and some one
asked Mrs. Alfred l.. the first, why she
wanted TO change the boys name. She
said she didn't, and that this was tho first
she had heard OF il. She promptly sent
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-15
Women's Elegant
 Summer Coats 1-Fourth Off

Despite the warm weather, we have sold surprisingly large number of these Coats at One-F ourth Off, and we account for this gratifying state of affairs by the fact that our values are, beyond doubt. unex- celled. Tailored of Wool Jersey, Wool Poplin, Wool Loopine, Wool Velour and Taffeta, in the seasons best colors. Some are of heavy Pom gee and Palm Beach in natural and white. Values from $9 50 to $5O.5O
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-15
WAIST SPECIAL, $6.95

These are all new models, beautifully trimmed with embroidery and beading in floral designs, Georgette printed in sport color dots and figures in combinations of harmonizing shades of gold, green, flesh and white, in sizes up to AZ. Values to $l095.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-15
Jap Embroidery Work
 SPECIAL AT Sl.OO

A most interesting special purchase of Ja- panese Embroidery and Drawn Work, in- cluding 27-inch Centers and Runners lox45 inches, that are worth much more than we are pricing them.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-15
riety, at Very Special Prices Smart Afternoon Dresses /
 At One-Half Price

and mpraccabe here describe the models generally with Dresses all the afternoon and
 developed this In all sports coor of printed
 and plain Faile Silks, Khaki Koo with dots Some are beautifully white pink 500 Chinese blue and shadow lawn
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-15
Gabardine
 Auto Coats
 1-Fourth Off

Cravanetted Rain Proof Gabardinc Auto Coats, made in hobby styles with large collars and belted effects in colors of gray, tan, navy and black; especially suitable for auto, sport and outing wear at this time, just at the season of the year that raincoats are most in demand We offer these fine styled rainproof coats at One-F Fourth Off. Values that sell regularly from $500 to $45.00.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-15
Fancy Chiffon Taffeta
 Special, $1.38 Yd.

Fancy Chiffon Taffeta in the new plaids and stripes, in the seasons best colors, that has sold from $l75 to $2.25 per yard. Sale nr;ce at the yard .$1.3S
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-15
Black Messaline Special, 98c Yd.

36-inch Black Messaline, regular $l.25 value, in July Clearance Sale at the rd.9Sc
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-15
Fashionable Skirts
 AT HALF-PRICE

All of the newest most desirable style features are represented An event in which is included choice collection of the most beautiful models.
 The effects are very smart, including sport and staple skirts in White Satin, White Khaki Kool, White Serge Printed White Silk Poplin, Stripe Flannel, Figured Shantung Fancy Plain Woolens and Black and Navy Serge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-30
Military Police Patrol

Company E, under direction of Capt.
Linstad, will police the grounds. The
company will also give free exhibition
drills daily. The lunch and cafeteria
concessions have been donated to the
soldier boys, who will serve lunches,
proceeds to help swell the company
fund.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-30
Premiums Offered

In all classes this season are worth your
efforts to enter the contests. Every
class should be filled with exhibits this
easOn A big display assembled of
what Lake county has produced this
year would be an interesting sight to
the spectator.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-30
Stores Closed

The Madison business men have agreed
by resolution to close their stores each
afternoon from 1:3O to 4:3O o'clock so
all car attend the fair. You should
plan to bring the whole family. Just
take this opportunity of enjoying an
outing.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-10
YOUNG MAN KILLED
IN FALL FROM WAGON

Emmett May 1o.-George Gamble,
aged 28 years, was accidentally killed
four miles north of Emmett Wednes-
day afternoon when he fell from a
wagon, one of the wheels passing over
and fracturing his skull. He died
before a physician could be summoned.
He was a young man, unmarried, and
is survived by his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. w Gamble and two brothers.
one Of whom is West Gamble, widely
known in the Emmett country.
The unfortunate young man was re-
clining on his own bed which had been
thrown on top Of a load Of household
goods being moved for~J. L. Gibbs to
the Mcconnell brothers ranch. The
horses were going down grade at the
time the top of the loap slipped and
the bed on which Gamble was sitting
slip off between the wagon and horses.
Before help could reach Gamble one
Of the wheels had passed over his
head. Adolph Cook and Gibbs wit
messed tho accident. The injured man
was carried into a farm house to which
he was moving the goods but first aid
failed to revive him and he died short
ly afterwards.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-10
he ALMOST FELL DOWN.

A. NJ. Hunsucker, Bogue Chitto,
Miss. felt 30 grateful because of being
freed from pain and distress that he
wrote the following letter: II was
suffering from rheumatism, kidney and
bladder trouble, also dizziness; would
almost fall down at times. / started
taking Foley Kidney Pills and two
boxes gave me entire relief" Disorder
ed kidneys give warning by pains In
side and back. rheumatic aches. sore
muscles. swollen joints, puffiness I'M
der eyes, tired and languid feeling.
Whitehead's Drug Store.--Adv.
T. TIL. s.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-10

by purchasing q largo amount of the
foreign interests, owning millions OF
bushels Of wheat in this country, or by
of them until the new crop
Is in, and he inclines to the view that
such an arrangement could be readily
be contaminated because Of their not
being able to export anything like all
of their rupply now in storage until
the new crop would be available to
pay the loan back to them.
II this were done and publicity given
to the deal, he says flour would reach
a reasonable price within a few hours
He 10 firmly impressed that such
action Is in the interest of the masses
who can Ill afford to pay the present
high prices.
THOROUGH INVESTIGATION.
Since receiving his commission from
the governor. Mr.. Holt has gone to the
bottom Of the proposition in his in
westigation. and he Is vitality interest
ed in securing relief for those who are
burdened by the existing e1orbitant
prices. and so far as his part Of the
campaign for lower prices is concern
ed Is involved or affects the situation.
sive until this purpose is accomplished.
Immediately following his careful in
vestigation and solution of the problem
Mr.. Holt wired Herbert c. Hoover.
chairman Of the National Food Com
mission. as follows:
Herbert c. Hoover, chairman food
commission. Washington, D. c.: Gov
ernor Alexander has commissioned me
to investigate stocks wheat and flour.
The result OF my investigation is that
there is sufficient to last till the new
crop II equally distributed. but re-
cent agitation has caused the consumer
to lose confidence in food supplies. A
great many are buying and storing
away considerable quantity for the fu-
ture. This must be stopped at once
and confidence restored. The situation
is similar to conditions causing a run
on q bank and borrowing money. For
eign interests own large quantities OF
wheat In the United States several
million bushels Of which is in Oregon
I am advised 1t is impossible to export
all the wheat they own before the new
crop. l think 1t advisable that the
United States purchase some of this
wheat or borrow 1t, agreeing to replace
1t from the new crop. This would ease
tho situation and reduce the price OF
flour Immediately. Prospects for q
bumper crop the coming harvest In
Idaho. B. M. HOLT"
REPLY FROM COMMISSIONER
In reply Mr.. Hoover sent Mr.. Holt
the following telegram:
B. M. Holt, Caldwell. Idaho-Youl
telegram Of the seventh received. Al
concern of the American people as te
the possible inadequate food supple.
for our own people Is absolute foolish
ness. The problem Of this country II
food supplies Is, after providing To-
our own population, to export to ou
allies all we can spare and for every
person in the community to econo,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-10
INJURED az EXPLOSION,

Emmett May 1o.-L. q. Parr. en-
ployed on the Van Deusen ranch six
miles north of here, met with very
painful accident Tuesday night. at 10
o'clock. His face, arms and hands
were burned when q half can Of black
powder exploded. He will recover.
Fortunately his eyes were not injured.
Parr shot q charge from q gun. which
accidentally struck the powder can
and tho explosion followed. He was
rushed to Emmett. where he 10 now
receiving medical assistance.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-10
Stein Bargains

800 acres highly improved, u mile
from electric car line on good road, 80
acres alfalfa, 40 acres grain. First
class fences and buildings. Price
$4,000.
Highly improved stock ranch of $50
acres, splendid free range adjoining
good buildings, family orchard. a
dandy buy at $7oper acre. Only $4,000
required to turn this.
$14oo for a good room plastered
house. sleeping porch and one acre Of
ground, on the Hillcrest loop, &c fare.
HOTEL PROPERTY.
room house, elegantly furnished with
full basement of several rooms. Nat
ural hot water heater. $2000-$500
cash handles 1t. Rent $50 per month.
including heat furnished.
Furniture and business of IS room
hotel, splendidly furnished, in the very
heart Of Boise City. on Main street.
Price $500. Rent $50 per month.
Good terms II desired. Owner must
sell on account Of sickness.
Beautiful hotel property on the
shores of Payette Lakes, 2 story build
ing completely furnished. rs bed
rooms. dining room, 20x4o. kitchen 24x
"a, lobby 18x40. Has own water and
electric light system and doing an ex-
cellent business. Besides there are
10 furnished tents furnished for light
housekeeping. $4,000 for all the build
ings, boat houses, boats. real estate.
tents, furniture and good will of the
business. $4,000 cash, balance easy
terms.
SEE US FOR LOANS AND INSUR-
ANCE.
The Edward Stein Co.
Phone 80 100 N. 10th st.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-10
B. M. Holt Of Caldwell Sug-
gests That Government
Buy Wheat Now in United
States Owned by the Al
lies.
COULD BE REPLACED
WHEN CROP COMES IN
Such Action Would at Once
Cause Big Drop in Prices,
Says Man Commissioned
by the Governor to Make
an Investigation.

Caldwell. May IA reduction IN
the high cost Of flour and other grain
products can be effected by inducing
foreign interests owning millions Of
bushels Of wheat in the United States
to loan their supply of this product to
this country until after the harvesting
of the present crop, in the opinion OF
B. M. Holt, Of this city. manager Of the
Caldwell Milling & Elevator company,
who was recently commissioned by
Governor Alexander to make an in
westigation Of tho stocks of wheat and
flour available for consumption in this
state. Mr.. Holt declares that It will
be wholly impossible for these foreign
interests to export all Of their wheat
from this country before the new crop
is available, and that they could sell
or loan the United States a large part
of their holdings until the new crop is
ready for the market, and he insists
that II such an announcement were
made that reasonable prices for flour
would Immediately follow. He says
that there is sufficient wheat in the
state to last until the new crop is put
on the market, II 1t is equally distribut-
ed, but that recent agitation has caus-
ed consumers to lose confidence in
there being an adequate supply of food
and that many have bought q supply
for the future. as q result, which fact
within itself, has operated to aggra-
waite the situation.
However, Mr.. Holt, after a careful
investigation, takes the position that
the high price of flour may be sent
tIrGbling down to a reasonable figure
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-10
FOR Fl YEARa.

Our choicest goods have been deliv.
cred to Brides" Future Brides" win
be just as anxious to have her '.ytftss
come from this store a. were those OF
former years.
0REEN.GRIFFlN CO,
Jewellers. EOS Main o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
ACCIDENT?
Investigation by Police Following a
Telephone Message Reveals Nothing

Word of an automobile accident IN
the vicinity of Morang's Crossing on
the road to Manchester was T-ceilcd
fy City Marshal j. ). Tylr in a lclc-
phone message shortly before 4 O'Clock
Friday afternoon, but upon investiga-
ton the marshal learned that the au-
tomobilcs and all parties concerned hai
gone from that vicinity.
Immediately upon receiving ;hc mos
age City Marshal Tyler. accompani. 4
by officer George J. Mckinney. Dr.
Roland Mckay and Alderman Osca~ II.
Anderson left by automobile for tile
scene Of the reported accident When
they reached Whitcn's crossing they
were met by County Commissioner
Henry F. Cummings of Manchester,
who told them that word Of the acci .
dent had been ~tClcphoncd to police
headquarters from his house by a
stranger, who had come by Gatonlobi;a.
Mr.. Cummings had started at once
by automobile for Augusta ana before
he reached the judge True fam hc
saw marks on the north side Of TIE
road, which showed that ~aut1mDbilc4
rad turned out at that place. The clr+
and the occupants had left the place,
and this fact, Mr.. Cummings reported
to City Marshal Tyler.
The names of the # the
automobiles arc not known. hut A n; i
IN the car which had conc into Nir.
cummings yard. told one of the In. \
men at the Cummings place that Tho
one telcnhonlnS to tn" police htad1IIar-
TORS was It deputy sheriff trJm ..um-
ford Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
BOY SCOUT WORK
ON BIG SCALE

Augusta is soon to have the benefit
of several fully organized and efficient
Is "fIiccrcd Soy Scout troops which
ar" to participate in civic activities and
lend valuable aid in campaigns for rur-
poses Of 4 patriot" nature. L. :. Pink
nam, of the !. NJ. g. 4. STAFF, is tho
man behind TIC movement ana actin.
IN cooperation With llim are several of
u" Augusta pastors. Already rur;r
troops have been partially organized.
r. prcsentir@ the Methodist. Pms: ,,,,,.
ti.', l'Hi>orsaljet ana Penney ,1r,nnr,,I
Baptist churches. ana having ms soon,
ni"s'"rs r"srcti,cIy l;cy. ". ] I.,v-
ton, ~, T.. :. I'hilbronk, I;c,
''l"ncj: Watch and I;oy. ". Il Wood
Tj'c'" leaders: ~ company win tn,er
". NC Gardiner ana I|taIlnwoII ,r,,,,s
III ricot every tuo week., vi,n Nv
''tn'%m for conference anI tr,inin~