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Evening star., 1926-11-23
MRS. OELRCHS DIES
AT NEWPORT HOME
Passing of Social Leader
Leaves But One of Trium-
virate That Ruled New York.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, November 23.-The
death of Mrs Hermann Oelrichs at
her home in Newport, r. L.. yesterday
recalls the time when Mrs. Oelrichs.
Mrs. StuyveSant F'ish and Mrs. .. III.
p. Belmont We're absolute leaders OF
New York and Newport society. Mrs.
Belmont is the sole survivor of the
groun
The trio gained supremacy in What
was called THE Four Hundred When
Mrs. William Astor withdrew on ac
count of i'll health. "The Four Hun
dred" WAS controlled by the late Ward
McAllister and Mrs. Astor. Mrs. Del
richs Mrs Fish and Mrs. Belmont
We'd with one another for Mrs. AStor S
DOS t;cY. but eventually formed the
trium Viratc which for years dictated
who was who and what was what in
New York and Newport society.
Favor Much Sought.
In the heyday of Mrs. Oelrichs
socia' prestige there was much strife
to gain the favor Of her group. and
q great flutter among newcomers
when they We're recognized and in
vited to the Oelrichs, the Fish or the
Belmont home.
Mrs. OerichG was the daughter Of
James Graham Fair, who came to
this country from Ireland and amaSsed
a fortune of some $50 100000 in the
early n ming days of the far West.
She he'd two brothers and sister.
One brother, James died in childhood.
The other Charles. was k He'd in a
motor accident in France in 1902.
Her Sister is Mrs Niiiam X Van
derbit ir., formerly Virginia Fair.
Theresa Alice Fair and Hermann
Oelrichs were married in 1890. He
was the son of a German Immigrant
who became a wealthy merchant of
Baltimore lie was known here as a
sportsman ANA athlete not greatly in
tercStcd in society. The Summer
after the wedding the couple went to
Newport, whore Mrs. Oeir3chS' social
progress began, A few years later
Mrs Oslrichs brought her sister to
New York.
Contest Over Wills.
Mrs. Belmont. then Mrs. William
K. Vanderbilt, Sr., was a clOGe friend
of the . lrichs. In 1899 Mrs. Bel
mont's son, William X. Vanderbilt,
ir, married Virginia Fair. Hermann
Oelrichs died in 1906 while returning
from E4uinDa. I lA DfODlllng OF ms
viii caueod soma stir when it was
discovered that he left no portion Of
his ps- ate 10 his Wife or their son and
only child. Hermann, jr. Mrs. Del
richs contested the will and an out of
court settlement gave her son a share
The estate Of Mrs. Oelrichs' father
went 20 her and her sister. The
estate of her brother Charles was in
volvod in a prolonged suit which de-
pended upon whether Charles or his
wife died first. Both We're killed in
the snm" accident. 1t was decided
that Ms C"lrichs and Mrs. Wander
bill wore sol" heirs, though share
was allowed Mrs Fairs relatives.
Mrs Oolrichs' New York home was
the white marhl" mansion at No. 1
East Fifty seventh street, where she
lived until 1918.
Evening star., 1926-11-23

local news photographer. who died Of
heart disease at the Marine Army foot
ball game at Catholic University Sat
urday, were conducted at his late resi-
dence, 1871 Twenty-first street. today
at 1890 o'clock. Rev. James Hender-
son, chaplain of the National Cathe.
dral School for Boys, officiated. In
lerment was in Glenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers We're as follows:
Arthur Leonard, Clarence H. Jack
son, George Dorsey, Hugh Miller,
Henry Miller, A. J. May. c. B. Apper-
son, Irving Pridgeon, G.. V. Buck, John
Gilmore, Albert H. Holland, Denman
Thompson, Harry Nunnally and Rod
erick Mallan.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
TWO PAPERS SOLD.

DENVER. Colo. November %
R.-Announcement was made here
by Roy w. Howard, chairman of
the board of the Scripps. Howard
Newspaper group, of the purchase by
his company of the Morning Rocl>
Mountain News and the Evening
Denver Times from John G.. Shafer.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
EMPLOYEES GIVE REVUE.
Large Crowd Sees "The Dress Re-
hearsal" at Community Center.

A large audience was entertained
at the Jewish Community Center, Six
teenth and Q streets, last night with
the presentation of "The Dress Re-
hearsal," revue Of is musical and
dance numbers, in which the roles
were portrayed by employees of Lans-
burgh & Bro.
The revue was given under the
auspices of the Mutual Relief Asso-
citation of the store.
The master of ceremonies was Brad
w. Holmes. Some Of the outstanding
numbers Included: John Hayes in
black face comedy act, Anita Howard
as a Spanish dancer, George Lands
man. violinist. and Anna Biancanello
and Hershey Kaplan in dance act.
The revue was produced under the
direction of Mr.. Holmes and George
Moralis. Happy Walkers Orchestra
played for a dance that followed.
Dresses of a mixture Of wool and
metal have appeared in Europe.
Evening star., 1926-11-23

zerland, will deliver lecture Oh "Java
and Japan" Thanksgiving night at s
o'clock at the Temple Building. on +
street e'ween Sixth and Seventh
streets.
Staff Capt. Ernest r. Holz will pre-
side at the meeting. to which the pub
lie is invited, and the headquarters
band. directed by Walter Needhap,
will play.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
WILL DEDICATE LIBRARY.
Jr. o. u. A. M. Honors Memory of
John L. Burnett.

The Junior Order United American
Mechanics will dedicate a library to
The memory Of the late Representa-
i've John L. Burnett of Alabama
sponsor Of restrj, tive immigration
legislation, at special exercises in
~iffin, Ohio, Saturday, it was an
nounced today.
National Councillor Thomas Fl. Wal
ters Of Philadelphia will head the
Junior Order delegation. Representa-
tive John NJ. Robsion of Kentucky
will deliver the dedicatory address.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
HEIR IN OSERS' HOME.
Son Born to j. DIS Granddaughter,
Who Wed Riding Master.

CHICAGO. November % R).-Word
was received here yesterday of the
birth Of a son to Mrs. Mathilde Nc
Cormick Oser. at her home in SWit2el'
land. Mrs. Oser is the daughter OF
Harold Mccormick and Mrs. Edith
Rockefeller Mccormick and a grand
daughter of John d. Rockefeller.
She is the mother of daughter now
about. years old. She mar, led Maj.
Max Oser, Swiss riding master. who
is 40 yeals old, while still in her teens
and over the strenuous objections of
her mother The son has been named
Peer Max OSer.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
4 Complete Showing of
Whitta11's
Ang1o-P ersian Rugs

The famous Whittall characteristics appear better
advantage than before in these rugs The Anglo
Persian Rugs firmly and have the same silky
nirror-ke sheen that makes real Persian rugs so de
srable.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
POE FUNERAL HELD TODAY

Photographer Who Cied at Game
Saturday Is Buried.
Funeral services for George Edgar
Allen Poe, SO years old, we'll known
Evening star., 1926-11-23
SALVATION ARMY TALK.

Commander From Switzerland to
Speak Here Thanksgiving Night.
Commissioner Johannes w. de
~'.~~' "o~>''+o~;a' commander of the
work of the Salvation Army in Swift
Evening star., 1926-11-23
9x12 Ghorevan Rugs, Special $165

mpressonstc patterns of striking beauty that blend well
with in which the woodwork is plain and the urni
rather massive the features of these distinctive
Rugs and made desirable than usual because
this group carries out the thought in color
binations.
Evening star., 1926-11-23

Gift Rugs Unusual Values
Beautiful Moussou1 Rugs, 2.4x4.4. $3.50
Fine Be1oochistan Rugs, 3x5. 80. .$2o.75
Hamadan Moussoul Rugs, 3.6x6.6. .$68.50
High-grade Lillian Rugs, 5x6.6. .$165
Oriental
Evening star., 1926-11-23
Mercerized Velours
$3.50 and $3.50 yard

Color schemes are the watchword of the newest
decorations in most every home and to carry out these
schemes suggest these Mercerzed Velour fabrics
to be used wherever heavy drapery is DESIRED por-
there's and hangngs. choice selection OF rose blue
mulberry brown taupe and green in 54-inch widths.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
Striped Rayon Damasks
$2.95 yard
New Upholstery Tapestries
$3.50 to $3.50 yard

Within the price range mentioned may choose
small patterns colorings that ideal for
use in bedrooms and dining rooms for the living
and libraries slightly larger figures in the "dif
ferent' effects.
sixthd door.
Evening star., 1926-11-23

Dresses of a mixture Of wool and
metal have appeared in Europe.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
Six New Numbers of
Filet Panel Curtains
SO Pair

Each one of these new numbers repre-
sents an entirely different pattern and
one that can be used at many types of
windows as the figures are very con-
servative. And, of course, they are fin
ished with fringed bottoms that are
continuing in SO great popularity this
season
Evening star., 1926-11-23
Larchmont Wilton Rugs
Are Exclusively Here

Many people look upon this line of floor COW
erings as representve of Americas greatest
achievement in the rug industry. Our stocks
show complete range of all these hand
some new rugs in both scattered effects and
conservative geometrical designs, in delight
full shades of taupe, rose, sand, mulberry.
gray and blues.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
Swiss and
Point Venice Curtains
$40 Pair

These crisp, new Curtains are Our own
direct importation and show several
attractive patterns of all-over lace
effects and conventionalized Brus-
sells interpretations of applique border
effects. A portion of the group shows
new color figures that will blend well
with almost any decorative scheme.
Curtain Section. Sixth floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
F|RPo MAKES POOR
SHOWING IN WIN
over ERM|NIO SPALLA

Buenos Aires. April 4-(AP)-Luis
flrpo proved disappointment to his
followers here last night In a -
round bout with Erminio Spalla, the
Italian heavyweight champion.
The Argentine champion won on
points. but failed to display anything
like his former driving power. There
was much clinching throughout the
fight. and Spall, who was IS pounds
nghter than Firpo (Firpo weighed
22S), showed streaks of aggressive
ness that might have spelled disaster
for the South American had not the
bell given him timely grace.
Only in the sixth and eighth
rounds was there any Outstanding
action. In the sixth Firpo landed
heavily to the body and head and
had his opponent groggy Spalla bat
tied gamely to withstand the rain of
blows. and for few seconds It
seemed as though he could not wea-
Their the storm.
In the eighth he landed on Firpo's
Jaw and with some hard swings and
straight punches sent Firpo to the
ropes. Ffrpo appeared dazed and
took a lot of punishment before the
bell.
After that the fight was tame, con-
sisting largely of clinching. There
were many catcalls from the crowd
OF twelve thousand assembled at the
rigslde and some cries of "Tongo,"
meaning fake. Neither fighter an
peared willing to mix it in the la ST
two rounds particularly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
Seek Railway to
Take Over Charter
Southern N. E. Road

providence, K. l., Apr. 4.-(AP)-
The Rhode Island commission on
foreign and domestic commerce is
endeavoring to find a railway which
will take over the charter of the
Southern New England Railroad,
formed to extend the Grand Trunk
system to this city. In the meantime
officials and municipalities of the
state are urging early completion
of the line, or restoration of the
right of way to its former owners.
In 1912 the Southern New Eng
land Railroad, a subsidiary of the
Grand Trunk. began operations to
connect Palmer Mass, the southern
extremity of the Central Vermont
Railway, with Providence. The pur-
pose was to give the Grand Trunk.
through it's subsidiary the Central
Vermont, Providence-Montr
line. and to make this city one of
the winter seaports of Montreal.
The right of way from Palmer
to Providence, distance of 50
miles, is lined with cuts, embank-
About $S,00O,0O0 has been expended
on the work. It is estimated that
about S6,OOO0O0 more would be re-
quired to complete it.
The work was suspended during
the World war and during that pc
riod the Grand Trunk system be-
came part of the Canadian National
Railways, owned by the Canadian
government. 1t has been charged
here that political pressure had
been brought to bear in Canada to
prevent completion of link which
would make Providence competi-
tor of Canadian ports, but Sir Hen
ry Thornton, president of the Ca
madam National Railways. has
maintained that the Grand Trunk
was compelled to abandon the pro-
ject through inability to finance It,.
He has stated further that If any
other railroad wished to complete
the line, he would be willing to en-
ter into an operating arrangement
in order to save the Montreal-Prov-
idenCe route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
Modern Industry
Blamed for Damage
To Cologne Cathedral

Berlin. April 3.-(AP)-The blame
for the deterioration of the famous
Cologne cathedral has been placed on
the vibrations and conclusions of the
earth caused by modern industry.
1t is estimated that millions of
marks will have to be spent to con-
serve this unique monument of
Gothic architecture.
The cathedral, built of soft sand
stone, was considered so solid that
it would last for centuries. With
Cologne's development as an in
dustrial center and the completion
of the huge railroad bridge spanning
the Rhine near the Cathedral. eX-
perts said, the crumbling of founda-
tons and walls of the structure be-
gan.
Most of the dana geFit is believed,
was done during the war when army
trains passed necessarily over the
bridge to and from the West front.
While normally 400 trains cross the
bridge daily, an average of 1000
rumbled across during the war. A
popular subscription is being taken
up for the restoration of the edifice.
and the Prussian government has
voted 100000 marks for this pur-
nOSa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
CHAPMAN CLINGS
Continued from PAGE One)

papermen had failed to obtain permits
sion to be in the death chamber when
he is hanged he sent them personal in
V1tation to witness his hanging, as he
is permitted to by law.
Regular Easter services were held in
the prison chapel by the Catholic and
protestant chaplains but Chapman ex.
pressed no wish to attend and would
not have been granted permission If
he had, since the chapel is in another
part of the prison than the death cell.
1t was said at the prison that
Father Michael p. Berry. the Catholic
chaplain, visited the condemned man
after the prison chapel.
Governor Trumbull is an ex-officio
member as we'll as chairman of the
board of pardons. He Is entitled to
one voate in the boards decision under
the Connecticut laws. 1t Is he who
must call the board into special ses-
sion. The other members include:
Justice William NJ. Maltbett of the SUI
preme court of errors; David S. Day
OF Bridgeport, Sheriff Frank II. Turk
ington of Norris, DR.. Samuel b. Over
lock of Pomfret. Rolin U. Tiler of
Haddam, Vinal r. Parmelee of Wind
SCR is clerk of the board.
Frederick j. Greehl, chief of Chap
mans defense corps said that the con-
demned man protested at signing the
application for the Communication as an
admission of guilt.
L want no favors," Mr. Groehl re-
ported Chapman as saying. why did
you do that?" he said. looking at the
legal blank offered for his signature.
1T is not an admission of guilt"
Mr.. Groehl told him. Il want you to
sign it," he said, passing the paper
through the bars of Chapman's cell
together with his own fountain pen.
III sign it," Chapman was reported
to have said, IF am given a commu-
tation it would give me an opportunity
to prove my innocence in time, per-
haps." and with a flourish Of green
ink he signed the name that he adopt
ed soon after his first conviction as a
boy, when he was sent to the Elmira,
N. Y. sreformatory for petty thievery.
His real name is George Chartres.
No relatives of Chapman had ap-
peared at the prison today although
it is generally understood that he has
a brother and sister living in New
York City. The brother is said to
have a responsible position. Years
ago the Chartres children went to live
with an aunt. after the death of their
Irish immigrant parents. according to
Connecticut investigators. who with
hold their names. When Chapman be-
came the black sheep of the family
they severed all relations with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
William Tilden
Captures Title
At Augusta Match

Augusta. Ga, Apr. 3.-(AP)-Wf-
liam T. Tilden, second, held the ten
mis- singles title of the South Allan
tic states tonight after defeating A.
Fl. Chaplin, Jr.. Springfield, Mass,
here today in the finals, 6-2, 6-S, 6-4
10. 6-3.
Tilden, In addition to the singles
title, shared the double honors with
Sandy Weiner, Philadelphia. The
beat Howard Voshell, Brooklyn, and
Chaplin. Ga, Ga. As, 1-6, 6-3.
Although somewhat handicapped
by a wrenched knee. Tilden ran true
to form in downing Chaplin. He
easily won the first set but was out
played in the second, annexed the
third but dropped the fourth.
The final set was fiercely contested
and Tilden was forced to extend
himself.
Miss Elizabeth Ryan, Santa Mon
lea. won the women's singles by de-
feating Mrs. A. H. Chaplin, 40, 6-3,
Ga
Mr.. and Mrs. Chaplin won the mix
ed doubles championship by tri-
umphing over Miss Ryan and Jerry
Lang, New York. 20, ga, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
Low Prices Placed
On Show Horses of
Vanderbilt String

Portsmouth. r. l.. April S--(AP)--
Low prices prevailed at the auction
of the late Reginald c. Vanderbilts
show horses at Sandy Point today.
Fortitude, the sportsman's famous
stallion, brought a high bid, later
withdrawn, of only SIPS. Farm
horses. implements and carriages
brought better prices. however. and
Samuel P. Swan of Boston obtained
the harness of Lady Dilhan, one of
Vanderbilt's most famous show
horses, for $40.
Showmen and horse dealers from
all of Ne wEngland and New York
attended the sale. Onward brought
the highest price for the show horses
being knocked down to Lem Chase of
Tiverton for $500. Romance brought
$135 from Cahrles Prescott of Provi-
dence. Sandy Point Fashion sold
for $3.50 to Joseph Brisboy of Fall
River, Mass.
25naeecU bee Sea$1 TIL THTHmbm
Other show horse sales included:
Havoc, $1S5. and Quality. $165, to
Henry Potter of Providence: Perse-
verance $500 and Black Lilly. s152,
to Thomas J. Reardon of Somerville,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05

"6uey" Harris successful Of
TONS He undoubtedly forward weeks all
n
redoubtabie
Of
Washinaons American League pennant?
behind him and bright before him. He holds
AZ double
ranked fourth fielding with 97o Stanley
Hornsby Cobb while his
player and usually hits when a S needed.
Stanley Harris batted 1000 Washington
won penant until Clark Griffith appointed him boss and in the two
worlds championship That's why said in the first that
successful all
nead of driving them, they that he boss at all
Young Staneys early first and then the
discarded clubs
razberre
middle for last and this slim hustns hard
working and leader three
Washington he will truly be the miracle Of baseball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
Delegates Gathering
Continued from Page one)

(Continued from rage Ohe) :
Senator Frederick Hale and candi-
dates for state offices.
An open forum, tentative set of
resolutions, or party principals for
the campaign preceding the Septem-
Der state election will be read and
discussed. Several meetings here
and a conference with Maine dele
cation in Washington and national
Republican leaders have been held
in the preparation of this draft. The
plank on national issues was writ
ten by Senator William b. Butler Of
Massachusetts.
The platform committee plank, It
is understood, will declare for en-
forcement of the liquor prohibition
laws, as 1t did two years ago, but
there is said to be a possibility that
the resolutions committee will be
asked to declare against any modifi-
cation of the Volstead act.
Strong pressure has been brought
to bear on the committee to en-
dorse the Maher resolution, passed
by the last legislature, to forbid
distribution after 1890 of state funds
for sectarian or religious purposes.
This proposed amendment to the
constitution comes up for ratification
by the people in September
Export of hydro electric current is
a subject which has received much
attention at the hands of the COM
mittee, it being proposed by those
interested that transmission of pow
er beyond the state lines be per-
mitted. This is now prohibited
the Fernald law.
William Tudor Gardiner of Gar
diner. a prospective candidate for
the Republican gubernatorial NOM
ination two years hence, will pre-
side as temporary chairman, and
deliver the keynote speech, after the
convention has been called to order
by Daniel F. Field, of Phillips, c. air
man of the state convention. An
other forenoon speaker will be Mrs.
James f. Tillinghast of Cambridge.
Mass.
The platform will be up for con-
sideration at the afternoon session.
when it will be reported by the res
olutions committee to be appointed
by the various county delegations.
The delegates also will listen to an
address by Senator Simeon ID. Fess
of Ohio on national affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
Would Restrict
Playing Football
To Upper Classmen

Columbus, Ohio, April 2-(AP)-
Only juniors and sophomores should
play football and freshmen and
others not on varsity squads should
play intra- mural football coached by
seniors who intend to take up coach
ing, it was recommended today by
the intercollegiate athletic committee
of the Ohio College Association.
The report will brought to the at
tention of Ohio conference heads as
an ideal plan toward which the COL
leges and universities of the state
should work.
AS benefits derivab1e from the sys-
tenn, the committee listed: Less no.
toriety for individual stars of late
capitalized by professional pro-
motors; elimination of grants Of
snap" jobs and "athletic scholar
ships; greater participation by
freshmen and theirs not on the var
sity squad, and more opportunity for
seniors to deveop qualities of lead
ership in coaching intra-mural
teams,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
BRUNSWICK TO Be
GOAL FOR Maine
GOLFERS APRIL 10

The tenth annual meeting of the
Maine State Golf Association will be
held at the Brunswick Golf Club,
brunswick, on Monday, Apr. 10, at
~ A. NJ, to receive and act upon
the reports of officers for the past
year; to elect officers; to arrange
Tor amateur and open championships
and other events for the coming sea-
son and to transact any other bust
ness that may properly come before
the meeting. Several matters of vi
TAI Importance are to come up for
considerations before the meeting.
In addition to this meeting April
10 is the date set for the Amateur
Handicap tournament at the Bruns-
wick Golf Club. This will be an 49,
hole stroke competition. Players
VIII be handicapped according to
their club rating. Several gross and
several net score prizes will be
awarded. There will also be spe-
cial prizes to be divided amongst
those who ere able to find their last
years tournament receipts and bring
them with them. Entries should be
made before 6 P. NJ, April 18th, to
John l.. Baxter, Brunswick, Me.
Playing time will be reserved for
those who forward their entry fee
of S1.OO with their entry and re-
ceipt good for one days play at
Brunswick any time during 1926 will
be given for the entry fee.
Competition for possession of the
Patriots day cup for 1926 will also
be held. The cup is awarded to the
club having the five best gross
scores. 1t has been won two years
by the Portland Country Club and
if won this year by the same club
it will become its permanent posses
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-05
Inaugural Racing
Season at Tampa
Closed Week Early

Tampa, Fla, April 3-(AP)-The
inaugural racing meet was brought
to an end here today, week before
the final date set on orders of the
board of directors of the West Coast
Jockey Club. The meet was origin
ally scheduled for 80 days, from Feb
ruary 1S to April 8. "A few weeks
ago it was decided to extend the rae
ing for another week.
President Harvey Myers stated that
the decision to close was the result
of adverse weather conditions this
week and the condition of the track
which had been damaged by the
heavy rains.