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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1910

Page

21

Rockville Fair Big Day Draws Crowd Despite Rain

Rockville Md Sept 1 the big day at the Rockville fair drew enormous crowds despite threatening weather. Helen B wins a six furlong run and Flat Creek takes the mile dash as prize winners are announced amid county and district visitors and a Washington orchestra.

Helen B Flat Creek Washington Rockville Montgomery County Opera House Baltimore Reverdy Stewart Edwin S. Hege Stephen Quigley Osgood Holmen Bache Abert Thomas Dawson William Dorsey Lee Offutt Henry Bradley Richard H Stokes B H Warner, Jr David J. Lewis Bradmare John W. Story Firat Misa Margaret Gaker Harry Fraley Henry Beard Fills Thomas Birt Clarence Josiah W. Jones Charles Veirs John BH Welsh WM Baxter John W Story Forss Edward P. Benil Lew Wratt Pour-horae Thomas Butt Ula Haze Cashel George E Nichsiton James Donaldson JOS Belton William Rabbitt Harrys Kengla Misa MR ‘Bradley Fear William EL Beard Edmund C Davis Walter Fawcett Recon Josian Jonea Hacel Cashel J & Dolton Alexander Q Carlisle Thomas C Keve Frank Fraley Lo Bussard Josth W Jones Hazel Canheh Josiah Jones Elizabeth Dackanny Clements Offutt Enoch Hawkins Rat Alton Bean Hackaey Nn Clarence Moore

Racing program outlines county trotter and running races

Today's racing program previews tomorrow as the fair closes. The county trotter pace offers a $200 purse with entrants including Petchen Belle and Potomac, plus 60 days ownership rule. Second race covers 6 furlongs for $100 with entrants like Lacie R and Goldie B. Third race runs 2 furlongs with $190 prize including Helen B and Firebrand. Fourth, a consolation race offers $100 for non-winners.

Petchen Belle David R Hershey Comus L J. K H C Fawcett Potomac Johnny Capel Harry Kohlhoss Poolesville Lacie R WR Saunders Baltimore Fanale Golden Thomas A. Hickman Martinsburg Arthur Bryan John Ford Washington Manasa Firebrand W Or Saunders Baltipores Haine Waltham M. C Coppershite Flat Creek George C Benton Manassas

Adriance Case Dwindles Gema Seizures Indicted

Mrs I Reynolds Adriance of Poughkeepsie New York cleared on smuggling claim after proving seized jewelry worth about 100000 was not bought abroad. A 3000 necklace and a 6000 pearl necklace remained. Two sealed indictments were returned after a Treasury agent testified. Bail set at 7500 pending further examination.

New York Mra. I. Reynolds Adriance Poughkeepsie N. Y Marlon Adriange United States Federal Grand Jury C. C. Wall Treasury Wall Adriance Custom House

Admitted To White Schools After Board Decision

The Maryland state board of education ruled that the Smith children, barred from Prince George county schools for alleged negro blood, must be admitted to white schools. The case, long pending, concluded with admission due to the family’s white-circle surroundings and lack of an adjudicated truth to the charges.

Baltimore State Board of Education Smith Prince George County Charles Smith

Nomination Goes Begging in Sixth District

The Sixth Virginia Republican convention in Roanoke failed to nominate a candidate to oppose Carter Glass. Lynchburg sent two delegates with a half vote each after credentials favored seating both. Col James S Browing and Thomas Lee Moore refused candidacy. district committee empowered to act.

Carter Glass Washington Post Roanoke Virginia Lynchburg James S. Browning Thomas Lee Moore

Automobile news and sales sweep Philadelphia area

CD G Stratton manages the Philadelphia Studebaker branch yesterday. Zell Motor Co delivered 1911 Chalmers touring cars to Talton B Stabler and Fulton R Gordon. William Kuhn bought a Chalmers tonneau. Griffin Halstead travels to Charlotte for Standard Oil sales meeting. Pope Automobile staff invited to Vanderbilt race. London traffic reports highlight autos as safer than horses. Horn muting tips for reed instruments noted. Delaware River motorboat race won by Theas driven by a 70-hp Apperson motor, at 27 mph on 1 1/4 mile course. American Motor Car Co plans 400 cars in 1911, factory expansion to 6-model lineup. Herbert Lytle, still injured, may race later in year. Vanderbilt cup in October targeted.

Zell Motor Company Chalmers Talton B Stabler Fulton Gordon Italeo Tonneau Chalmers William Kuhn Delaware River Apperson Apperson Vanderbilt Philadelphia Charles T. Ashman Torresdale American Motor Car Company of Indianapols Herbert Lytle Lytle Long Island

Deadlock in Alexandria City Council Over President Election

Alexandria city council and aldermen struggle to elect a president amid a deadlock. Insurgent new members Brockett and Williams oppose Hubert Snowden, amid points of order and threats of court action. Legal counsel scrutinizes eligibility of members and salaries. Meetings stretch with multiple ballots. next session slated for October unless called earlier.

Courta A. D. Brockett J. Y. Williams Hubert Snowden Washington Post King Street Alexandria Common Council J. Y. ‘Williams Hew Snowden Lew Wnewell Greenaway Willams Marshall Mr. Snowden Mr Marshall Messrs. Brockett and Williams Howard W. Smith Mr. Brockett Williama Smith Frank Spinks Wiliams

John T Johnson Dies in Alexandria at 10

John T Johnson a prominent Alexandria figure died at his home 613 North Washington after a series of strokes. He was president of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and assistant secretary treasurer of the Robert Portner Brewing Co. Survived by a widow and children, his death marks a major loss to the city’s business and civic life.

John T. Johnson Alexandria North Washington Mr. Johnson Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Robert Portner Brewing Company King George County

Norfolk man leaves $400000 to Virginia institutions

Jesse T. Benney aged 65 died at his Norfolk home. He leaves about $100000 to institutions he founded, including the Benn ey Home for Girls and an industrial and manual training school in Ghent for Virginia girls lacking access to free education. The widow's dower, one third of the estate, will go to the home after her death.

Norfolk Jesse T. Benney Benney Ghent Virginia Hie

Horse Racing Card From Army Meet Delights Crowds

The program features seven races including mile and longer distances for three year olds and up with Army Mounted Service cup. Notable results show Atalanta winning maiden race, Renault taking a four furlong sprint, and Ticket of Leave prevailing in a Steeplechase. Other winners include Gay Deceiver and Tin Pi Pippin with Marathon and Se quence among top finishers.

Famous Fair Atalanta Gorden Cloud Alex Testo i Bounder Etbart Jos Mason Armour Andy Chisshalm Princess Una Facewell Micro Tan Renault Garth Spetuletor Tucker Wright Begxarman Iron Prince Punch Thistiedale Palmer Black Pratston Army Officers Service May Roberta Rockwell May Lee Whiting Gay Deceiver el Gro Shoemaker Taylor Shoren Miles Banner Hayes Smith Paprika Josephthal Adventurer Motor Codex Young Blitzen Tin Pi Pippin Fair Brother Golden Castle Leach Tok Horeca E Meducnti Davy Raquel Genesee Cheek Edwin H

Windsor Results Show Varied Thoroughbred Card

The Windsor meeting featured eight races with 2 year old and up. Nettle Marchmont won the first at 2 furlongs ahead of Hetty Sue and Okslona, while Bergoo held off Expansiovist in the 3 mile handicap. Light Wool led in a 7 1 16 mile event with Bang second and Spindle third. Messenger Boy won the 6 furlong Edenward handicap with Had News II and Melton Street following. Toy Bor took the 4 1 4 furlongs ahead of King Avondale and Lady Sybil. Judge Lassing narrowly won the 13 18 mile race over John Graham and My Gal. Maultine led a selling race for 3 year olds and up, with Tubal and Woolcasta close behind. Spellbound captured the 1 mile event for 3 year olds and up with Lady of Langden and Rife man in pursuit.

Nettle Marchmont Hetty Sue Rice Okslona Cola Quincy Belle Good News Bergoo Pollock Expansiovist McKinney Tourney Lavas Judge Cronin Dacra General Marchmont Hooray Nethermost Albert Star Mogulal Bezanzon Melton Street Musgravn Bet Garneau Jim L Ea Bryson Toy Bor Cole Tuk King Avondale Reid Sven Lady Sybil Fonden Aven Howlett Ben Double Ozorine Judge Lassing Dunn John Graham Steinhardt My Gal Little Minnie Goldonda John Carroll GC. W. Burt Great Jubbes Maultine Tubal Woolcasta Estep Silverine Howdy Howdy Dan de Noyles Loyal Maid Hambro Tempter Judge Henderson Purge Spellbound Riese Lady of Asuras Sinfran Comey K la Reine Hindoo

Windsor Racing Entries Brought From Windsor Track

The Windsor card lists seven races with numerous consignments and odds. Notable entries include Sir rlke Jr and Commola in race one at 7 furlongs. Osage and Dacra in the steeplechase. Thrifty and Never Again among two year olds. Selvik and Sandman among longer sprints. Judge Lacstag and Ferrand Cecilian in a one mile event. Iva hel and Trustee among two year olds. Woolensta and Malking in another nine furlongs. Hallack and Olive Ely in selling. and Merman with John Carroll in the final 12 to 16 miles selling.

Windsor Sirrlke, Jr Commola Caper Shuce Osage Dacra Francis Joseph John Dilton Teddy Bear J. F. Aiken Dr Héard Golden Butterf Sandman Chapultepec John Readon Bedminster Blackford Ben Doub Selwik Ivahel Trustee Limapet Fort Worth Sheriff Bradley Melton Street Miasive Belling Little Minnie Laughing Eyes Lady Etna Pedro Amanda Lee English Esther Donald Jane Swift Amderon Mackleton Selting Hallack Olive Ely Howdy Howdy Domit Hilde

Kid McCoy Testifies In Rathskeller License Case

New York reports Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy testified before Justice Brady in a case to revoke the license of the Rathskeller at Thirty eighth Street and Broadway. Selby said he had no financial stake beyond a salary as manager and that the business owner allowed use of his nickname for advertising. He noted most patrons were women and admitted knowing one called Mrs Belmont but claimed no personal contact. The defense plans to challenge charges of improprieties by presenting booth measurements to argue such acts were impossible.

Washington Post New York Norman Selby Kid McCoy Justice Brady State Excise Selby Thirtyleighth Street Broadway Else Ruehi Selby Mrs. Belmont

National motor boat carnival dates set for Hudson River

New York reports the 1910 national motor boat carnival will run September 21 to 24 on the Hudson River under the Motor Boat Club of America. The event will feature Western racers competing against the East’s fastest boats, with entries closing September 19.

New York Hudson River Motorboat Club of America

Harvard Squad Out For Fra zier Camp Oceanville Me

Boston Sept 1 More than a score of Harvard football candidates plus minor coaches and robbers left for Fra zier camps in Oceanville Maine for two weeks of workouts under new rules. Coach Percy D Haughton and his principal assistants depart tomorrow night.

Boston Harvard Frazier Oceanville Percy D. Haughton

Naval Court Charges Plea At Annapolis

Machinist Edward Jacques faced a court martial at the Naval Academy for negligence in leaving a kit in a battleship Indiana engine cylinder. He initially pled guilty but the court allowed withdrawal and substitution with a not guilty plea as proceedings began under Comdr Bullard and Lieut Hanigen.

Washington Annapolis Edward Jacques Indiana Naval Academy W. H. G. Bullard J. J. Hanigen Jacqques

Ships Return for Supplies in Hampton Roads

The Atlantic fleet divisions one and two returned to Hampton Roads for gun sight adjustments and supplies after target practice off the Virginia capes. The ships Connecticut Michigan Louisiana Kansas South Carolina New Hampshire and Delaware entered port with third and fourth divisions due September 6 to 8. Captain Ferguson to supervise Maine wreck investigation in Havana and Maj. Jervay to relieve duties at Montgomery. Midshipmen cruise in the Mediterranean praised. Naval Seaman James Stanley drowns after falling from the USS Coma at Annapolis, originally from Brookville Mississippi.

Norfolk Virginia Capes Hampton Roads Connecticut Michigan Louisiana Kansas South Carolina New Hampshire Delaware Capt. Ferguson Maine War Department Harley B. Ferguson Board of Army Engineers Havana Harbor Havana Henry Jervay Ferguson Montgomery Ala

Army Orders on Leaves and Reassignments Across Corps

Army orders list leaves of absence for Capt Grote Hutcheson and Capt Stanley Embick, Maj James Houston, Capt Amos Fries, and Col Edward Dreye with sea leave. Officers reassigned to regiments include Rhinehardt Lynch Stevens Savage Feist Hardin Squier and more. General staff corps members named along with reporting locations to Boston, Indianapolis, and Fort Yellowstone for aeronautical, construction, or staff duties. Additional changes cover engineers, ordnance, coast artillery, and medical corps with duties at Fort Des Moines, Fort Howard, Havana, and Manila in 1910 adjustments.

Grote Hutcheson Claud K. Rhinehardt First Cavalry John R Lynch Third Field Artilery James A 8Tevens Twenty-seventh Infantry Emmett W. Savage Thirteenth Infantry Sim L Feist Thirteth Infantry Tolbert F. Hardin Sixth Infantry George C. Squier Signat Corps Boston Mayn Harvard-Hoston Fort Howard Henry G. Learnard General Staff Lucian B. Moody Ordnance Department Wilford J. Hawking William Roberts Roberts Elliott Los Angeles Hugh J Gallagher Seattle Wash Department of the Columbia Edward ©. Dravyo John FP. Preston Twenty-sixth Infantry Chicago Department of the Lakes Edward M. Talbo Fort Riley Kans Wiliam P. Woodall Elmer Tenney Medical Reserve Corps Fort Strong Mane San Francisco Cal Manila Philippines Corps of Engineers Henry Jervey Wil Harley B. Ferguson Ferguson Havana Cuba Maine Raymond H. Fepner Coast Artillery Corps Alfred Haesbrousk Coast Artiery Corps Vast Artillery Corps Coast Artillery School Fort Monroe

Naval officers reassigned and ships movements listed

Orders to G W S Castle and others to duty at naval academies and ships. Paymaster Watrous granted three months' leave. Movements show vessels arrived at Guam New York Norfolk Yokohama and sailings to Newport Norfolk Kobe and Kobe from various ports, including North Dakota Leonidas Caenxar and Rainbow among others.

G. W Castle Naval Academy Annspolia T. A. Thomson, Jr Evelyn R. L. C. Brower Maryland F. N. Eklund Princeton Burg Jenkins Montana R. Hermesch Knoxville Tenneq P F. T. Watrous Buffalo Guam Grayling Bonita Narwhal Snapper Stingray Tarpon Navy Yard New York Caesar Norfolk Albany Yokohama North Dakota Montauk Newport Leonidas Tompkinavilla Caenxar Hampton Roads Rainbow Bainbridge Barry Chauncey Nil Dale Kobe

Racketers Reach Semifinals in Tri State Tennis

Cincinnati reporter notes Holden, the champion, and Richard Palmer of New Jersey reached the semifinals of the Tri State tennis tournament. Holden beat John Wentzell of Cincinnati, while Palmer won easily, Benton the Michigan champion fell in straight sets 8 2 and 6 2.

Cincinnati R. A. Holden Richard Palmer New Jersey Holden John Wentzell Palmer Benton Michigan

Society Notes From Sevenths Page Attract Coast Visitors

The cottage colony includes Mr and Mrs Robert Waller of New York staying at Jacobs Well and Mr and Mrs John S Rogers also of New York at the Hardy Cottage. Rear Admiral Robly D Evans left Bar Harbor for Los Angeles after a summer visiting his daughter Mrs Harold Sewall. At Point Judith Polo Club the first Anglo American match was played between the Wanderers and the Point Judiths. A motor party arrived at the Gladstone and another at the pier including Mrs Joshua Rustles and Miss Rhodes of Pittsburg. Charles B Thorn of New Orleans is at the Imperial.

Robert Waller New York Jacobs Well John S. Rogers Hardy Cottage Winston Cherchill Windsor, Vt Churchill Clement B. Newbold Blanchard Worth East Harbor Hatch Francie E. Bond Celestine Point Judith Wanderers Point Point Judith Country Club J. O. Saunders, Jr Saunders Richmond Malcolm McComahe Richard F. Ely Hugh Jamison Elizabeth Long Thomas Barclay Greensburg Gladstone Pier Joshua Rustles M. H. Rhodes Rhodes Miss Young Pittsburg Charles B Thorn New Orleans The Imperial Henry C. Cone Wendell Pittsfield J. Trimble Trimble Greenock Inn Lee Grant Walker E. R. Greenwood Heaton Hall Stockbridge Marion Burbank Z. M. Crane Arthur G. Sedgwick Newport John J. Jergenzen Frank J. Logan Aspinwall F. H. Dodge William Fan James R. Jessup Brrs C. A. Lamont Curtis Hotel Harry Harkness Flagler Katherine Bullard Charles W. Leavitt Samuel Shaw Henry J MelIntosh Wiliam F. Stafford

Narragansett Pier Notes Luncheon for Lord Rocksavage

Narragansett Pier hosts a luncheon on the Casino plaza for Lord Rocksavage of England after a Newport polo drive. Guests include Mrs Leonard Thomas of New York Miss Maragaret FE Gals of Washington Harry Rich of England and a motor party from Providence New York and Bristol.

Narragansett Pier R. IL L—or Leonard Thomas New York Newport Casino Plaza Lord Rocksavage England Point Judith Plaza Walter Hidden Providence J Maus Schermerhorn H. W. Hayes Page Cotton Daniel HK Caso Bristol R. I

Berkshire Hunt Ball Planned for September 16 in Lenox

Lenox officials announce a hunt ball on Friday night September 16 the eve of the Lee park hunt races. Newbold Morris Giraud Foster and Frederick Schenck head the committee. The report lists numerous Berkshire residents and visitors at Curtis Hotel Stockbridge and the Aspinwall, with social events including tennis and garden parties noted for early September.

Lenox Mace Berkshire Hunt Lee Park Newbold Morris Giraud Foster Frederick Schenck Charles McBurney Buzzards Bay Cherry Farm Stockbridge Hilizabeth Osgood Curtis Hotel BE. P. Smith Saratoga C. H Buckton Rachel F. Gilmore Anna F. Hilton

Paulding Torpedo Boat Destroyer Tests Under Way

The Board of Inspection and Survey departed Washington for Bath Maine to conduct the official tests today or tomorrow on the new torpedo boat destroyer Paulding.

Board of Inspection and Survey Navy Department Washington Bath Paulding

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