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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1905

Page

4

LIEUT MAIGNE'S BRIDE CEREMONY IN ALEXANDRIA

A wedding at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Alexandria united Miss Florence Engilst Davidson and Lieut Charles Minnigero de Maigne US Army at 8pm. The Seventh Cavalry supplied martial decor with color guards and sabers as bridesmaids and ushers in full dress attended the ceremony amid organ music and floral arrangements.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria St. Paul's Episcopal Church Florence Engilst Davidson Charles Minnigero de Maigne Seventh Cavalry Sherman B. Fowler Shannon Montgomery Joss Anne Lewis Jones Lucas Dickson Dougine Rebeckah Harvey Barrett Bessie Crawford

Wedding of Lieut Magne and Miss Davidson at Opal Church

The ceremony at Opal Church united Lieut Magne, a descendant of Rev Charles Minnigerode, and Miss Alberta Welborne Davidson. Rev P P Phillips officiated. Afterward friends hosted the couple at the brides' residence, with many telegrams of congratulations including one from Mrs V Jefferson Davis. The bride, daughter of Francis James Davidson, wore a lace gown trimmed with tulle and lilies. The groom is a grandson of the noted divine and friend of Robert E Lee.

Opal P P. Phillips St Pauls Civair Charles Minni-gerode Robert E Lee Jefferson Lamis Fur Monroe Minnigerode Srint Weiter Maigue United States Army

Reillys batttery in the Philippines and a city council reading

Fragmentary notes recount Reillys service in the Philippines with the Seventh Cavalry in Cuba and a wedding guests list including Miss Belle Minerode and Mrs Teobert Beverley Minu of New York. City Council meeting dispensed with minutes, approved minor appropriations, and debated the Royal street sewer extension with a recommitment for fuller study.

Nicholson Summerville West Palmer Taut W RB Rahiwin Newry Bean Ton John S Bliss Frank Morse Washington, Va Robert S. Barrett Mexico Ho Wo Wilmot New York John Taylor Stephenson iJeete Wiliam M Glasgow Royal Street Franklin Church Street

Growth of Family Shoe Store Tied to Washington History

For 25 years the Family Shoe Store in Washington has been a landmark mercantile. Joseph Strasburger, a Baltimore native, moved to the city in 1867, opened with his brother in 1871, and built the business through multiple Seventh Street locations. By 1902 he became sole owner, expanding to forty employees. the store now offers shoes and hosiery and is active in local business groups.

Washington Joseph Strasburger Seventh Street Brother Mr. Strasburger Strasburger Board of Trade Business Men's Association

Naval Academy candidates pass mental test in Annapolis

Seven five candidates sat the mental examination for admission as aidshipmen at the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. Forty seven passed and will undergo physicals and be sworn in as midshipmen with leave until June. Successful principals include H A Bagg E J Plankenship W P Bowen D S Brown H G Cooper J F Crowell Jr A C Dearing D S Bornes H H Fox D J Friedenl H Gillerstedt C J Willette C P Jungling H W Koehler W C Koenig C K Lothrop Jr EB P Lowery B McDaniel A McGlasson Jr J D Malgney A D Miller C H Morrison M S Murray J B Okie Jr J B Gi endro A L Pendleton P R Purnan G M Reeves Jr A W Rieger E McC Smith R J Thiesen L Townsend Jr G A Trever W W Waddell G L Werler R Wilson

Annapolla Naval Academy H. A. Bagg New York E. J. Plankenship Indiana W. P. Bowen Tennergue Brown Washington H. G. Cooper North Carolina J. F. Crowell, Jr New Jersey A. C. Dearing Kentucky Bornes H. H. Fox Missouri D. J. Friedenl Arkansas H. Gillerstedt Alabama Willette Town C. P. Jungling Mississippi H. W. Koehler W C. Koenig Texas C. K. Lothrop, Jr Massachusetts EB. P. Lowery Wisconsin B. McDaniel A McGlasson, Jr J. D. Malgney Tennessee A D. Miller C. H. Morrison M 8. Murray Michigan J. B. Okie, Jr Wyoming J. B. Gidendro California A. L. Pendleton Fiest P. R. Purman G. M. Reeves, Jr

Navy rushes spray-of-air device for guns to prevent flarebacks

The navy speeds installation of a three tube device that blasts compressed air through gun bores when the breech opens to eject gases and sparks. It follows the Maine flareback and Missouri accident. About forty old eight inch guns remain on Iowa class ships. replacing them costs an estimated 1.5 million dollars plus new mounts. Until updated, a new powder suited to the old guns will be used.

Maine Missouri Tyne Iowa Congress

Army Officers Commands and Movements Report

Orders issued to Army officers detailing leave, transfers, examinations and assignments. Includes First Lieut Henry L Brown granted fourteen days leave, Maj Edgar Russell dispatched to New York on Alaskan cable material work, Capt David Baker on examining board duties, Capt Ward Pershing to Fort Bayard for hospital report, and several other duty changes across Fort Leavenworth San Francisco and Philippine duties.

Henry L. Brown Edgar Russel Stenar Corps New York City David Baker Fort Leavenworth Kan Paul F Straub William Kelly, Jr Ninth Cavalry United States Military Academy Praner San Francisco Cal Secretary of War Philippine Islands William &. Petrce Ordnance Department Springfeld Armory Springfield Mass Scarli] Manufacturing Company Waterbury Conn Ordance Frazier Boutelle USA Seattle Wash George M. Brooke Artillery Corps Brooke Fort Monroe Artillery Jefferson Harracks Edward A. Goodwin William B. Baniatér Percy ©. Trippe Twelfth Cavalry John B Christian Fred W. Palmer Holand Rubottom Edward A. Godwin Patrick W. Guiney Sixth Cavalry Sebring Co. Megill Eighth Cavalry

Reception by Mexican Officials For Columbia Officers

In Mexico City on April 25 the United States cruiser Columbia and its crew received a cordial welcome from Mexican officials. President Diaz provided his own carriage for the officers to tour the city, with plans to return to Vera Cruz on Friday. The same day at Vancouver Barracks the Fourteenth United States Infantry, 409 enlisted men and 39 officers under Maj. Sparke, arrived from the Philippines. Naval movements listed arrivals at Santo Domingo City Monte Cristi Puerta Plata and Hampton Roads. The Buffalo was placed in commission at Mare Island.

Mexico City United States Columbia Diaz Vera Cruz Philippines Vancouver Barracks Wash Fourteenth United States Infantry Jj . Sparke Cuevar Truxtun Santo Domingo Newport Monte Cristi Culgoa Detroit Puerta Plata Texas Iiunorm Hampton Roads Buffalo Mare Island

St Thomas Paris Men’s Club meets at University Club

The St Thomas parish Men’s Club gathered Monday at the University Club Sixteenth and EK streets with many members and guests. Capt Carl Reichman U S A spoke on reminiscences of the Battle of Liaoyang and the Russian retreat to Mukden. A collation followed at 10 o’clock and the club adjourned to meet again in October or when summoned by the president. Reception at Dispensary Hospital will be held tomorrow evening from 8 to 11 o'clock at 708 Massachusetts avenue north east. All interested in the hospital charity work are invited.

Committee On Finance and Success Royal Street King Cameron Street Uhier Leadbeater Strauss Snowden Burke Williams Uhler Prince Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Royal Cameron Streets William A Lyong Fire Department Henry Alien Committee Committee On General Laws Wilkes Franklin Streets Washington Alexandra Mount Vernon Alexandria News W. M Stemp Congressman Stemp Internal Revenue Park Agnew Agnew L P Summers Grace Episcopal Church Charles King Frank T. King C O. Pulman W. H MecCuen G. W. Hulfish C. A Shaffer D. E. Webster C. A Diehl Clarence N. Moore Alexandria County Mary Magdalena Johnson James Evans James Evang Mary J. Tilghman Tilghman Syesterde Johnson Commonwealth Crandal Macken Johnson Girl Macken Moncure Joseph Gardner St. Thomas Paris St. Thomas’ Parish University Club Sixteenth EK Streets Carl Reichman Liaoyang Mukden Chtbh

Bischoff Season Closes With Two Cantatas and Songs

The fifth Bischoff concert at First Congregational Church featured two new cantatas Lelawala a Legend of Niagara and Song of the Bell by Romberg, translated Schiller, directed by Dr. Bischoff, plus Edna Scott Smith’s contralto solos and a strong group of soloists. The audience praised the balanced chorus, refined tone, and careful accompaniment by Mrs. Bischoff and Dr. Bischoff, with critics noting Miss Goodwin’s sweetness, Smith’s mezzo soprano, Miller’s tenor, Lawson’s capable work, and the quartet’s blend and precision. The program included Grieg organ works arranged by Bischoff and showcased skilled ensemble and conducting.

First Congregational Lelawala Henrykk Fadjey Schiller Romburg Hischoff Edna Scott Smith First Congregational Church Ase Grieg Peer Gyttt Bischoff Miss Smith Beatrice Seymour Goodwin Douglass G. Miller Herbert D. Lawson M. E. Church Misa Goodwin Miller Lawson

Fourth Annual Rebew Orchestra Concert Delights City

The strictly amateur Rebew Orchestra under conductor H W Weber performed its fourth annual concert at Odd Fellows Halls last evening before a packed audience. Soloists Mrs Charles B Bayle and Mrs D O Leech shone, with Mr Thomas L Jones and Mr Joseph C Harrison sharing tenor duties. The program featured Orpheus Overture Offenbach Georgie Waltz To Our Friends march Heart's Message Schubert fragment American Fantasie arranged by Topani and a lively encore. The ensemble showed growth and balance, with praised soloists and a well received quartet.

Rebew Orchestra H. W. Weber Odd Fellows Charles B. Bayle Wesley M. E. Church D. Olin Leech Thomas L. Jones Joseph C. Harrison Bayly Topani Stephen Foster Weber Bischoff Jennie Minnehaha Barnard M. K. Peck H. B. Schmidt Annie Laurie Roeckel Madelein

Madame Gadski Tours Washington’s Beauty and Plans Berlin Return

The famed Wagner soprano Madame Gadski, touring with Capt Tauscher and Loty Tauscher, praised Washington as one of the most beautiful cities. She recalls past visits with the Damrosch and Grau opera companies, notes forty-five concerts this season, and says her concert season begins in October with future engagements in Munich and Berlin. She sails for Europe May 30 on Memorial Day after finishing her current tour with the Pittsburg Orchestra.

Washington Madame Gadski Capt Tauscher Frau Lein Charlotte Tauscher Loty Gadski Legion Damrosch Opera Company Grau Opera Company Pittsburg Paul Berlin Elsas Mozart Munich

Festival Concert Tonight With Pittsburg Orchestra and Singers

The Pittsburg Orchestra conducted by Emil Paur will perform in a grand festival concert at Convention Hall this evening. Mme. Gadski, the Wagnerian soprano, joins a 500 voice chorus under Percy S. Foster for a program featuring the Pathetique Symphony by Tchaikowsky. Tickets are priced at $15.

Pittsburg Mme. Gadski Emil Paur Percy S. Foster Convention Hall Techaikowsky

Orchestra to feature Paur in leading works and Gadski in famed arias

Emil Paur is hailed as the greatest interpreter of this composer as the orchestra performs Beethoven Leonore Overture No 3 Schumann Traumerl Moszkowski Serenata Wagner Walkurenritt. Mme Gadski sings Senta’s music with full chorus and 490 voices, with Mr Paul and Mme Gadski drawing a large audience. tickets vary from a few cents to several, with seats at T Arthur Smith's in Sanders Stayman's.

Emil Paur Beethoven Schumann Moszkowski Wagner Mme. Gadski Senta Massenet

Episcopal Elections Across DC Churches List of Wardens and Delegates

The article catalogs vestrymen wardens and delegates for St Mark's Cathedral pro Cathedral Christ Church Navy Yard and multiple Georgetown churches. It lists senior and junior wardens vestrymen treasurers registrars delegates to diocesan conventions and alternates with names such as Torbert Kent Marlow Chew Walker Littlewood Grimes Hodges Wheat Burdette Hickling Poynton Rives Pegues Weaver Mix Bowen Singleton Hutchinson Bright Terry Schroeder Cawood Vakley Bowen Quinn Pennypacker Carmick Davis Penrod Cannatek Malster Davis Davis Garrick and various addresses for some officials. The dense roster outlines rotating church leadership and diocesan representation.

St. Mark's John P Torbert William T Kent Walter H. Marlow John H Chew Robert J. Walker James H. Littlewood William E Grimes Henry Jay Wylie Willian S Hodges Joseph H. Wheat Church of the Ascension W W. Burdette D Percy Hickling E. Kramer A M. Poynton D & Burton W C Rives E. Pegues C M Koones D. HB. Burton W. W. Burdette D. Percy Hickling W. C. Rives W B. Pegues Sainte J L. Weaver Thomas E. Roberteen C. C. Tucker G . Dawson Chester Boneen George H. Elddlage Howard M. Mix Allen DaAtkert Edward M Mix Henry Matthews Regierr Chester Bowen Trasuier Edward M. Mia J. L. Weaver Allen D. Albert Christ Church, Navy Yard James FE. Hutchinson Albert W. Bright Charles W. Terry John C Schroeder Hezekiah J. Cawood Joseph H Vakley Clarence BH. Bowen Louis B .Taylor HB Nowen L BH Taylor L M. Sousa C. If Geel Hutchinson A W. Bright J. C. Schroeder Michael and All Angels’ Church Wardena William H Singivten Lewis H. Finney Eugene W Johnson Victor Deyber Janes N Cook R. H. Westman Charles L Fraity Philip McKim Glen Brown William Stanley William H. Singleton Eugene W Johnston Church of Our Saviour Guy Camp Thomas G Carmick Dr Dorsey Charles Davis Hiram J. Penrod Charles Molster Bushrod Washington William Quinn Arthur Williams Isaac Pennypacker Penrod Thomas G Cannatek William Quion Dr. Penrod Charles Malster St. John’s Church Georgetown Pariod Thomas Hyde Joseph G. Waters David Rittenhouse George L. Nicholson Henderson Suter Theodore N. McAboy J. William Henry Henry Woffutt William F. Gibbons Wiliam M Beall Thomes H Lonker George A. Forsyth Grace Church Georgetown James C. Caton W .A. McShea John Pearson George Rackey Charles C Hall Charles I Baker John B. Pettis Charles E. Vermillion Albert E Knowlden Robert T Huntington John B Peitia John A. Pearson John A Pearson Charles C. Hall Washington Bt. Stephen’s Church Maj. H Edmonds Arthur EB. Dowes T. H Armstrong William R. Hillyer Db. Kendall E. M. Mcleod Richard Yeater Irving Townsend S G. Cornwall Edward F Riggs EM McLeod Princeton Street Irving U. Townsend Kenesaw Avenue H Campbell Black T. H. Armstrong Edward F. Riggs Christ Church M J Adler Wiliam B. Onne J. H. Gordon Benjamin Miller G. G. Boteler Frey Duvall

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