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MORNING, DECEMBER 19, 1909. FOR HEW FREDERIGK LAW AT THE HEAD OF HEW RAILWAY COMBINATION AGAINST WILSON LAW Republicans And Independents Organize At Centreville. DE COURCY W. THOM AT HEAD HANGS SELF IH STABLE Jolin P. Houpt Despondent Over Death Of His Wife.

HIS DEATH A IIYSTERY BROTHER YICTOB BURIED MY SOLYE OLD PROBLEM Tennessee Mali Claims To Have Per STATE RIPE FOB CHANGE Mr. Ausnerman Would Repeal Mortgage Tax Statute. Two Bullet Wounds Found In Head Well-Known Christian Priest Laid Virginia Legislature Will Consider Of Nicholas Stump. To Rest At Ammendale. petual Motion Machine.

Radical Reforms. HE ALSO FAVORS DOG LICENSE BODY FOUND BY' SISTER-IN-LAW CAUSE UNKNOWN, SAYS JURY REV JOSEPH FOLEY'S TRIBUTE ARMED MEN GUARD THE MODEL BUSINESS METHODS DEMANDED THE SUN; BALTIMORE, SUNDAY Baltimore Paator Delivers Eulogy. Equalisation Of Taxes, Bnream Of Member-Elect Of Legislature Says err General Aueumeat Measure Is Needed. -X Baltimore Lnvryer And Defeated Candidate For Legislature Also Chosen President. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.

Centreville, Dec. 18. The first concerted step toward an effort to repeal the Wilson Ballot law in Maryland was made today, when about 50 Republicans and Independents met in the Courthouse to draft a constitution to be presented to the next Legislature. Mr. DeCourcy W.

Thorn, one of the defeated candidates for the House of Delegates on the independent ticket, is at the Wealthy Retired Farmer, 81 Years Old, Could Xot Bear Parting From His Helpmeet. Special Dispatch to the. Baltimore Sun. Boonsboro, Dee. 18.

John Philip Houpt, a wealthy retired farmer, committed suicide today by hanging himself in a stable in the rear of his residence in Boonsboro. He was 81 years old. Despondency, caused by the death of his wife, Mrs. Rachel Houpt, which occurred last, April, is assigned as the cause for the act. Since her death he had been melancholy and was frequently heard to say' that he wished he was dead.

He never Intimated, however, that he purposed taking his life. J'-' This morning early lie left the house and went to the stable, about JL00 yards from Business And Professional Men Are Said To Be Interested Inventor A Railway- Conductor. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Bristol, Va Dec. 18.

Is the ancient problem of perpetual motion to be the next wonder of the scientific world? The town of Johnson City, Tenn believes that it will, and Just now the inhabitants of that town are in a state of wild excitement over what they believe to be the actual solution of the problem In favor of the practicability of self-motion, notwithstanding that science has said time and again that the problem was a chimera. The accomplishment of this wonder, as is related by representative business and professional men of Johnson City, was left, after scientists had exhausted themselves In a study of the subject, to A. T. Mark-wood, a veteran conductor, who gave up his position with the" Southern Railway to bend his energies to a solution of this problem, which he had come to believe absolutely practicable. As a result of his efforts he has, by the aid of an expert machinist, put his ideas into the form of a big machine, which is said to be as large as an ordinary box car and which is possessed of peculiar and unusual ideas of mechanism.

It Is a combination of steel and brass. When it seemed that Markwood was nearing the completion of his work several thousand dollars of stock in the new invention were sold at par, but it Is now stated that a test of the machine has given the stock such a boost that $100 worth of It could not be bought for 12 times that amount. A singular feature of the matter is that men of business and professional prominence in Johnson City have sought eagerly to purchase stock at almost any price, being apparently confident that the new Invention will be all that is claimed for it by the inventor. They have reached the point of anticipating that power for all purposes will have Been revolutionized when Suicide Murder Still In Doubt Grand Jnry To Investigate Fd neVal At Catonsville. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sua.

Ellicott City, Dec 18. A Jury of inquest today returned a rerdlct that Nicholas Stump, who was found dead In bed at his home, near Pine Orchard, Howard county, yesterday morning, came to his death by bullet wounds, the cause being unknown. At first the suicide theory generally prevailed, but on the statement of Dr. W. C.

Stone, who examined the body, doubt as to this irow His examination showed two bullet wounds In the dead man's head, caused by two bullets, one near his right eye and one back of his right ear. The latter bullet only was found. The case will be taken up by tMe grand Jury. The body was taken today by his sons to Catonsville, where the funeral will be held. The statement made by Dr.

Stone shrouds the case in mystery. Robbery could hare been the motive, for it Is a "fact that only several days his property at Pine Orchard was sold to Mr. Charles Wenlge, of Howard county. A written agreement was made and a small sum paid to bind the bargain, it could have been possible that the murderer was under the impression that the dead man had received the full amount for the property and took that means of procuring the. money, even though a small sum was left behind.

The doors and windows were tightly fastened when the body was found. Sheriff Hobbs and others first on the 6cene still hold to the suicide theory. MAY SAVE $150,000 A YEAR Fire Board Has Plan To Decrease Insurance Rates. ISpecial Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Richmond, Dec 18.

The saving of approximately $150,000 annually to the fire insurance policy holders of Richmond is contemplated in a plan which Is being quietly worked out by the Board of Fire Commissioners. While there has been virtually no announcement of the plan. It is known that the matter has been discussed for some time by the commissioners with a committee representing the National Board of Fire Underwriters. If the negotiations now under way are carried to a successful consummation the commissioners will, it Is believed, have brought about a public Interest measure of wider Importance and more general benefit than any measure carried out by a municipal board in this city in many years. The saving of the sum mentioned can be accomplished, It is said, by standardizing the Fre Department.

To standardize the Richmond Depart ment it will be necessary to -replace 48 call men now on the payroll wth as many station men. This will make an increase of $23,000, which will be small compared to the benefit- derived by decreasing in Banking And Traveling Auditor Likely To Result. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Richmond, Dec 18. No more interesting or Important session of the Gen eral Assembly of Virginia bs been held in many years than that which will convene in this city January 12.

The fact that the Constitution of the state provides that it shall last only 60 days means that the members will be required to work at high pressure up to the very day of adjournment in order to get through the measures to which the dominant party is committed, the adoption of which appears now to be almost Imperative In the' Interest of sound business principles. The old State is rushing forward by leaps and bounds In the great march of Industrial and commercial progress. It is the opinion of many that radical legislation is needed to meet these changed conditions. Thinking men have come to believe that the antiquated methods employed In the conduct of the business of some of the departments of State should be discarded, and that more modern ideas, such as prevail in the conduct of great private enterprises, should be substituted. In other words, it Is the concensus of opinion that the affairs of the State should be conducted as a business proposition.

Holding to these views, the progressive business men of the State are demanding that the new Legislature deal carefully and intelligently with at least three proposed Important measures To create a bureau of banking. To create the office of traveling auditor. To provide an efficient method for the equalization of taxes. All three of these propositions are difficult to handle, and their proper consideration will require a great deal of time, but they are demanded in the interest of progress, and will most certainly be presented In some form or other. All three will probably be adopted.

Bills having these objects in view have frequently been presented to previous Legislatures, but have always either died In committee or been defeated. It is the general belief, however, that the time Is ripe for decided action, and that it will come before the end of the approaching session. It is said by those in a position to know that In the event of the passage of a "bill creating the position of traveling auditor, the office, which will be a responsible and lucrative one, will probably go to Carlton McCarthy, former Mayor of Richmond, a professional accountant of ability and a man who has already done much valuable work along this line, both for the city and the State. Captain McCarthy has examined the offices of several Stale officials. GEN.

GREEN B. RAUM DEAD "Was Commissioner Of Pensions And Union Bristadler. Dec. 18. Gen.

Green Berry Raum, former Commissioner of Pensions, died at his home here today after an illness of several weeks. He was 80 years of age. Interment will be at the National Cemetery at Arlington, whither the body will be taken today or Had Excellent War Record. General Raum was one of the best-known Illinois men who took part In the activities which preceded the Civil War. He was born in Golconda, 111., in 1820, and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1853.

As a member of the National Democratic Convention he supported Stephen A. Douglas for President in 1809, and, after the fall of Fort Sumter, he made the first war speech In Southern Illinois. He entered the Union army in 18(51 a major of the Fifty-sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteer and rose to the rank of brigadier-general. He led a successful bayonet charge at the battle of Corinth, served under Grant and Sherman, was severely wounded at Missionary Ridge and held the line of railroads In the rear of Sherman's army in the march to the sea. He defeated General Wheeler's raid and, under General Hancock, had command in the Shenandoah Valley at the close of the war.

General Raum was a Congressman from 1867 to 18C9 and wag United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue from 1876 to 1883. As Commissioner of Pensions his term extended from 1889 to 1893. MISS TODD DEAD OF INJURIES Was Field Secretary Of Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Amsterdam, N. Dec.

18. Miss Grace Todd, of Areola, field secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church of America, died today at a hospital in this city from Injuries sustained in an automobile collision with a carriage in which she was driving. Miss Todd spent many years in missionary work ia. China, and for the last 10 years has been lecturing throughout the United States in the interests of her work. MARION DICKINSON A SUICIDE Musician And Writer Of Child Stories Suffered Breakdown.

Boston, Dec. 18. The death by suicide of Miss Marion Dickinson, of Springfield, a musician and writer of child stories and poems, was announced today at the McLean Hospital in Waverly. She had been under treatment for nervous breakdown. She was.

-46 years old. MRS. SCARBOROUGH DEAD Wife Of 'ew Jersey Bishop Succumbs After Long Illness. Trenton, N. Dec.

18 Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Scarborough, wife of Bishop Scarborough, of the New Jersey diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church, died at her home here today after a long Illness. She was in her sixty-fourth year. The funeral services will be held In Christ Church, Trenton, at 2.30 P. Tuesday.

Woman Fatally Burned. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. York, Dec. 18. Mrs.

Priscilla Fulton, of Red Lion, while helping to butcher, yesterday ignited her skirt at the wood fire under the kettles and was fatally burned. A blast of wind blew the flames against her clothing. She died a few hours afterward. Works Wonders FOR NERVOUjS MEN AJfD WOME.V, TOO. Undoubtedly the following prescription will work wonders for that great class of.

men who, through dissipation of their cat-. ural strength, find themselves in their "second childhood" long before the three-score and ten allotted to life's pleasures and enjoyments are reached. It is presumed to be Infallible, and highly efficient in quickly restoring in "nervous exhaustion," weak vitality, melancholia and the functions. First get fifty cents worth of compound fluid balmwort In a one-ounce package and three ounces syrup sarsaparilla compound take home, mix and let stand two hour? then get one ounce compound rs- sence cardiol and one ounce tincture cadomene compound (not cardamom). Mix all in a six or eight ounce bottle, shake well and take one teaspoonful after each meal and one when retiring, following by a drink of water.

By mixing it at home no man need be the wiser as to another's shortcomings, and expensive fees are avoided. Lack of poise and equilibrium in men is a constant source of em-' barrassment, even when the public lea6t suspects it. For the benefit of those who want a restoration to full, bounding health, and all the happiness accompanying it, the above home treatment is given. it contains no opiates or habit-forming drugs whatever. Mix it at home and no one will be the wiser as to your affliction.

Si! sp sis Si! si sK si: si: sis 1 si sj: Prominent Clergy Of The Order Attend. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Srm.l Ammendale, Dec. 18. The funeral of Rev. Brother Victor took place today In Ammendale, where the Normal Institute of the Baltimore Province of Christian.

Brothers is located. Solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 A. M. The celebrant of the mass was Right Rev. Mgr.

P. Whelan, rector of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Newark, N. in which city Brother Victor labored for many years. The deacon was Rev.

John Gaynor, of St. Duke's Church, Sparrows Point, and the subdeacon Rev. Thomas Murphy, of St, Andrew's Church, Baltimore. The sermon was preached by Rev. Joseph Foley, of St.

Paul's Church, Baltimore. The three last-mentioned! priests were former students of Brother Victor at St. John's Academy, Valley and Eager streets, Baltimore. The master of ceremonies was Rev. Thomas Dolan, of Laurel, Md.

The last benediction at the grave was given by Rev. R. Mattingly, chaplain at the normal college. The mass was sung by a choir composed of brothers and students of the normal college, under the direction of Rev. Brother Elias, professor of vocal culture.

According to a custom prevailing among the brothers the "Miserere" wag solemnly chanted as the funeral procession entered the chapel and the "Benedietus" during the procession to the grave. Large delegations of. Christian Brothers from Baltimore, Ellicott CityPhil-adelphia, Washington Newark N. J. Pat-erson and Scranton, attended the funeral.

Prominent among those present were Rev. Brother Isadore, provincial of the Xaverian Brothers. Brother A Mas, president of La Salle College, Philadelphia. Brother Lewis, president of St. Thomas' College, Scranton, Pa.

Brother Maurice, president of Rock Hill College, Ellicott City. Brother Dorotheas, president of St. John's College, Washington. Brother Patrick, director of the Cathedral School, Philadelphia. Brother Austin; director of St.

Elizabeth's School, Philadelphia. Brother Elias, director of St Vincent's School, Germantown, Pa, Brother John, director of St, Peter's School, Philadelphia. Brother Leonard, directar of St. Agatha's School, Philadelphia. Brother George, director, Paterson, N.

J. Biother Gregory, director of St. Mary's School, Jersey City, N.J. Brother Timothy, director of St. Patrick's Academy Newark, N.

J. Brother Quintinian, director of the Catholic Protectory, Philadelphia. Brother Fidelis, principal of St. Alpfaonsus' School, Baltimore. Brothers Acacius, Cyril, Lewis, Edward, Pius, Joachim, Dorotheas, Lucdan, Paul, Edelwald, Raphael and Gabrial, of Calvert Hall College, Baltimore.

From Rock Hill College Brothers Julius, Denis, Richard, Francis and Borgia. From Washington Brothers Christopher, Felix, Frecerick and Martin. The sermon of Father Foley was an eloquent and touching tribute to the kindness and generosity of the dead! brother. He took as his text, "Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth.not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth." II xi, 15. Father Foley said in part "A double element pervaded" Brother Victor's life death to the world and life to God.

Death to the world in the way of wealth. Is not gold the world's god? Are not hearts and souls, and mind, and feelings, and all the higher and better impulses of nature sacrificed in man's greed for gold? In the world at large mammon is king, mammon Is god. Now, here is a soul that cared not for all these, but today is he poorer than the lords of the earth who lived in palaces, are clothed in soft raiment and feast sumptuously every day Brother Victor sent his treasures ahead during all these years-to Heaven, where rust nor moth consume not and where thieves do not break In or steal." SWANSON HAS REQUISITION "Not Necessary," Wire Attorneys For Judge Williams. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Richmond, Dec.

18. The requisition from the Governor of West Virginia for Judge Samuel W. Williams, of Wythe, At-torney-General-elect, wanted at Welch, W. for alleged assault upon Judge Joseph Sanders, ex-Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court, has been received by Governor Swanson. The document came by registered mail from Sheriff E.

T. Sprinkle, of Welch, W. and was received yesterday afternoon, while the Governor was in Washington. Governor Swanson took up the document when he reached his office this morning. At noon he said he would not have a chance to make an examination of it before Monday morning.

The following telegram was received late this afternoon by the Governor "Roaxoke, Dec. 18, 1909. "Governor Claude A. Swanson, Richmond, "We assure you that Judge Williams will appear at the January term of the Criminal Court of McDowell county, and no requisition is or ever has been necessary. "McCormick, Henson Co." BRIEFS FROM THE VIRGINIAS Norfolk, Dec.

18. Mr. William L. Walker, trading as the William L. Walker Lumber Company, of Portsmouth, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, placing his liabilities at $32,999 and his assets at $25,399.

Most of his creditors are in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Norfolk, Dec. 13. Price of Baltimore charged with violating the antibucket shop laws of Virginia, were dismissed by Justice Simmons today. The company was in court on a summons issued by the Corporation Court.

Dismissal was on the ground that the Court had no authority to issue the summons. New Church, Dec. 18. Rev. C.

K. Hobbs has arrived at New Church, to begin- his duties as pastor of the Baptist churches of that field. Mr. Hobbs was reared in Portsmouth and was educated in Richmond College and Crozer Seminary, Chester, Pa, 1 Lynchburg, Dec. 18, Although no heat has been sent into the Southern tunnel for more than two months, steam is still pouring from the six-inch pipe which goes into the top of the tunnel and through which steam was sent to extinguish the fire there in August.

EJkins, W. Dec. 18. The Hotel Randolph, one of the most valuable hotel properties in the State, was bought in by the preferred creditors, principal, among whom is the Davis Trust Company, for which it Is believed to have been bought for $4,530. Erk W.

Martin, of Bnckhannon, proprietor of tie Valley House, was the next highest bidder, his bid being $4,500. Charleston, W. Dec. 18. The report of the State Fire Marshal for November, made public today, shows the reported loss to be $210,244, with $202,606 insurance.

Staunton, Dec. 18. The fine bank barn of R. C. Blair, near Mossy Creek, ws burned last night, with a large quantity of wheat, hay and feed, throe horses, four cows, hogs, stock, cattle, buggies, harness and fanning implements.

Ths loss is estimated at $3,000, about half covered by insurance. Fredericksburg, Dec. 18. Capt. M.

B. Rowe, of Brompton, this city, killed a turkey this week of his own raising which weighed 41 pounds. This is the record weight for a turkey in this section. Fredericksburg, Dec. 18.

While hunting in Stafford county Messrs. Burwell Ficklen and J. A. Robinson saw a hawk struggling with a steel trap. It had evidently been caught while preying on poultry, and was so large and strong that it carried the trap off.

It was killed with, a gun. Harrisonburg, Dec 13. The uninsured barn of Charles H. Cockui was burned this afternoon, about two miles northwest of Broadway. Four horses wers rescued, but another animal was burned so badly that it wtQ die.

Besides a large quantity of bay and corn over 200 bushels of wheat were burned. 1 Blind Justice. We meet our philosophical friend and observe that he is smiling contentedly. "What has gone wrong, now we ask. "Nothing has gone wrong," he explains.

"Something went right. Spriggins owed Hennett $10,000, and put his property in his wife's same so that Hennett couldn't collect." "But that isn't anything unusual." "And last night Mrs. Spriggins eloped with r. MR. EMORY L.

COfeLEXTZ Mr. Emory L. Coblentz, president of the Frederick Railroad recently formed by the merging of the Frederick and Middletown Railway Company, the Washington, Frederick and Gettysburg Railroad Company and the Jefferson and Braddock Heights Company, is one of the leading attorneys of the Frederick bar. He is also president of the Central National Bank, which recently absorbed the First National Bank. He was formerly president of the Frederick and Middletown trolley road and one of the leading spirits in the merger.

He is a member of one of the pioneer families of Middletown Valley and is widely known in business and financial circles. He lives In Middletown. QUARTERS FOR MARINES Government To Begin Building? At Stamp Keek, Charles Connty. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.J La Plata, Dec. 18.

The work 6f building the quarters for the marine battalion at the new station of the corps at Stump Neck, in this county, on the Potomac, is to be started soon. A large lighter, laden with lumber and materal to be used in the work, has arrived from Alexandria, and other lighters of material will follow until over 230,000 feet of lumber, which will be needed for the proposed buildings, is on the ground. Within the last few months the Navy Department has built a large pier at Stump Neck and the river line steamers have In cluded it in their schedules and are carrying stores and building material almost every trip. In addition to the river boats the big naval tugs which make daily trips between Washington and the naval proving grounds at Indian Head have also extended their routes to the Stump Neck pier, and are taking men and supplies from the Washington Navy Yard to that point. NEGRO DEATH RATE LARGE "Fearful Mortality," Says 3Iont-gomery Health Officer.

'Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Rockville, Dec. 18. Dr. Claiborne H.

Mannar, health officer for Montgomery county, has submitted his report for the year ended September 30. It shows that there were 2S9 deaths and 511 births In the county during the year. The colored race made a net gain of 12 and the whites a net gain of 210. The principal causes of death were as follows: Tuberculosis, 58; kidney diseases, 29; violence, 23; pneumo nia, 17; cancer. 12; whooping cough, typhoid fever, scarlet fever, pleurisy, 2, and diphtheria, The report refers to "the fearful mor tality among the colored population of the county.

Roughly computing, it says, "they make up about one-fourth of the population, yet death visits them nearly four times as frequently as It does the whites. TARES MR. RIDDLE'S PLACE Cecil School Commislsoners Xante Miss Katharine Budd. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Elkton, Dec.

18. The School Commissioners of Cecil county at a special meeting last evening in this city appointed Miss Katharine Bndd, a teacher in the public schools In this city as secretary, treasurer and county superintendent in the place of the late Mr. George Biddle. The appointment of Miss Budd is a temporary one, and she will continue to fill the position until the board makes a permanent appointment, which will likely be within the next month. Miss Budd is the first woman in Maryland to hold the position of county superintendent of schools as well as secretary and treasurer of the School Board.

MAY FORM BOARD OF TRADE Cambridge Business Men Will Meet Tuesday To Discuss Plan. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Cambridge, Dec. 18. A movement hag been started to organize a board, of trade In Cambridge by County Treasurer Vernon S.

Bradley. A meeting will be held at the Courthouse oa Tuesday evening next, and, 40 representative men have signified their Intention to attend, A chamber of commerce was organized here five years ago, but soon languished. By the plan Mr. Bradley has adopted for exciting Interest in the meeting it is believed a board formed now would meet with greater success. Progressive -Dinner Party Given.

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Salisbury, Dec. 18. The society of Salisbury was treated to a rare social undertaking, when a "progressive dinner party" was given. The dinner, which consisted of six courses, was 6erved at the homes of the six hostesses, the guests driving from home to home, in the order of the courses.

An opera bus was used as a conveyance. The first course was held at the home of Miss Rebecca Smyth. For the 6eeond course they were the guests of Miss Sara Phillips, and following were the guests 'of Miss Clara Tilgbman, Miss Bath Gunby and Miss Margaret Woodcock, closing the dinner with ices and sweets as the guests of Miss Belle Jackson. The guests were Messrs. Marvin Evans, Frank Adams, J.

W. Hirons, William A. Sheppard, C. C. Dorman and Walter R.

Disharoon. Harford County "Veterans Elect. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Belair, Dec. 18.

The ejection of officers and delegates of Wann Post, Grand Army of the Republic, was held at the Post hall, Forest Hill, and resulted as follows Commander R. E. Bouldrn. Senior Vice-Commander James A. Campbell.

Junior Vice-Commander William I. Clark. Quartermaster James Barington. Surgeon Henry Croia. Chaplain James K.

Hamilton. Officer of the Day Moses PCoe. Officer of the Gnard James Grafton. Sergeant-Major William W. Parsons.

Delegates to Department Encampment James A. Campbell: alternate, Moses P. Coe. Bride-Elect Gets License. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.

Rockville, Dec. 18. A license to marry was issued yesterday to Miss Ida Katharine Cooley and Mr. Edward Forrest Essex, young Washlngjonians. The applicant was the bride-elect, who explained that her prospective husband was unable to leave his work to make the trip to Rockville for the license, so she volunteered to attend to it.

Charles County Advocate Sold. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.J La riata, Dec. 18. The Charles County Advocate, which baa been edited for the last two years by Mr. John F.

Mudd, has changed hands, Mr. Mudd having sold out his plant to Mr. Adrian Posey. The deal was consummated about a week ago to take effect January 1, when. It Is 6ald, the Advocate will be discontinued.

Stlngr Of Bee Causes Death. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore San. Cumberland, Dec. 18. The sting of a bee, which resulted In blood poisoning, brought death to Mrs.

Catherine Easter, who lived on the ridge east of Addison, near Meyersdale. Mrs. Easter was stung on the lip and two days later blood poisoning developed. Chance For Ananias II. If some bright genius only would Invent a brand new story For married men -who stay out late.

He'd pare his way to glory. Lippincott'a. )j i Ml' i I Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.J i Frederick, Dec. 18. Mr.

Clement C. Ausherman, of the Frederick bar, who will be a member of the next General As-! Bembly. will Introduce a number of bills of a local nature, which he has now in coarse of preparation. Among the most Important will be a measure to repeal the mortgage tax law of the county and several game and fish bills. In regard to local and general legislation Mr.

Ausher-aian in an interview said "At present I do not haTe in contemplation the introduction of any bills of a general character, but there are a number of local matters that will claim my attention. "A bill to repeal the mortgage tax law for Frederick county will be one of the first I expect to introduce, as there seems to be a general sentiment now in favor of this measure. Several attempts have been made in this direction, but the chief obstacle to the passage of the bill was the attitude of the County Commissioners on account of the revenue derived from the tax. I understand there will be no ppo-iition from that source any longer, partly due to the falling off in the taxes resulting from the many loans made in recent years on confessed judgments, which are exempt from taxes. It is also realized that the fcorrower pays the tax in most cases, as he asually paj8 one-half of one per cent (or more than enough to cover the tax), above what he would otherwise pay.

Also. It is estimated that several hundred thousand dollars have been loaned outside of Freder- tax, which has a tendency to make money for mortgage loans a little tight, as Is testified to by local loan agents. "Of course, there Is plenty of money In the banks, but. strange to say, a large number of our people put their money in the anks at a lower rate of interest in preference to making mortgage loans, especially as they are now getting four per cent, on deposits. The members of the bar generally favor the repeal of the law, as they prefer mortgages to judgments, and taking off the tax on mortgages confessed judgments will be largely discontinued.

From every point of view I believe the repeal of this tax will be of great benefit to the community, and if the few remaining counties which still retain the tax wish to be included in the bill they will be given the opportunity, as a matter of course. "During the campaign preceding the election I found a strong sentiment in favor of a dog tax, as a measure of protection to live stock, especially sheep, and in deference to this sentiment I have under consideration a bill for this purpose. "Several changes In the fish and game laws have been suggested to me, to accomplish which I shall probably introduce several bills. While the many laws of this character passed' at every session of the Legislature have become almost a joke, there is certainly room for improvement, and I shall use my influence in favor of any measure which will afford better protection to fish and game and which will at the same time add to the enjoyment of the hunter and angler. MoTe uniformity In these laws throughout the State Is also greatly to be desired.

"As to general while I believe there ought to be a number of changes in the present laws, notably -In the election laws in the interest of fairer elections, it would seem useless to go to the trouble of preparing bills doomed to certain defeat by the dominant party. So far as Frederick county i3 concerned, however, both parties would welcome a simple ballot. "I also believe the Primary Election law should either be repealed or direct nominations made compulsory. Instead of optional as at present. As It now stands no practical change is made from the former methods of making nominations and the cost of the primary is an additional and useless burden upon the taxpayers.

"One of the most important measures, in my estimation, that should claim the attention of the Legislature Is a new general assessment law. In the first place, there is a vast amount of personal property which now escapes taxation, there being an actual loss In Frederick county Blnce the assessment of 1896 of $70,000, withstanding there has undoubtedly been a large Increase both in value and quantity since that time. The same conditions doubtless prevail throughout the State. The only practical way to get hold of this property would be by having a new assessment. Many million dollars would be added to the taxable basis from this source." ELOPED TO WESTMINSTER Miss Xellie May Arnold And Mr.

Scott' M. Wnite Married. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Westminster, Dec. IS.

A wedding of unusual interest to many persons in the northwestern section of this county, particularly in Taneytown and Middleburg districts, took place yesterday evening-at the Eastern Hotel in this city. The contracting parties were Miss Nellie May Arnold, daughter of Mr. William Arnold, of Taneytown, ariQ Mr. Scott M. White, son of Mr.

John White, of Bruceville. The couple came to this city by a train of the Western Maryland Railroad, and after obtaining a license were married by Rev. William L. Seabrook. It Is said that parental opposition to the match led to an elopement.

The bride and groom are both members of prominent Carroll county families. The groom is a grandson of the late James W. White, who for many years was the Democratic leader In Middleburg district and who served as sheriff of the county and judge of the Orjhans Court. The parties were unattended. They are both of marriageable age, the groom having passed his majority and the biide being 19 years old.

CLOCK HURLED AT OFFICER Naval Academy Authorities Trying To Find Guilty Middy. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Annapolis Dec. 18. The Naval Academy authorities are conducting an Investigation to learn the name of a midshipman who last night hurled an alarm clock from the third "deck of Bancroft Hall, the midshipmen's dormitory, apparently with the intent of striking the discipline oflieer in charge of the building at the time.

The clock missed striking the officer by a few feet. Had it hit him a serious injury would undoubtedly have resulted, as the clock weighs about three pounds. The affair took place during study hours, when all of the middies were supposed to be in their rooms pondering over books. It happened so suddenly that the officer did not recognize the Kiddy. auto turns Over on doctor Dr.

J. G. Hanks, Of Bmxewood, So-- tains Broken Bones. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Cumberland.

Dec. 18. While Dr. J. G.

Hanks, of Breezewood, near "Everett, was visiting patients his automobile struck an obstruction in the icy roadway, hurling the rear to one side, and before Dr. Hanks could stop the car he was hurled over a bank, and the car turned turtle on him. The steering wheel struck the ground, which protected him from the full weight of the car. By hard effort he raised the car enough with his feet to permit his escape, although he sustained a broken collar bone and upper rib, besides some sever bruises. Filled! Their Pastor's Larder.

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Cumberland, Dec. 18. Rev. G.

T. D. Collins, pastor of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South, Cumberland, and his family were surprised by the parishioners invading the parsonage, 65 Grand avenue, ladened with supplies for the family larder. The visitors brought groceries, meats, canned goods, vegetables, fruit and other provisions. Rev.

Mr. Col. lins made an address of thanks. New Houses At Geraantown. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.

Germantown. Dec. 18. State's Attorney Bowie F. Waters is building a large addition- to his home at a cost of several thousand dollars.

He expects to have it completed by early spring. iMr. William F. Boland has nearly completed his new dwelling, which will cost Mr. Lafayette Bowman has completed the erection of a new dwelling.

head of the movement and called the meet ing to order. He was made president of the association, which is to be known as the Anti-Wilson Ballot Law Association of Queen Anne's Mr. James T. Bright, a leader In the Independent movement, was made secretary and Mr. J.

Louis Evans, treasurer of the independent fund, was reappointed to that position. The temporary officers were later made permanent. Following the election a vice-president from each precinct in the county was named as follows: C. L. Joslin.

Woodland P. Flnley, T. R. L. Price, William C.

Emory, James B. Bright, James H. Dodd, William E. Collier, Charles W. Sparks and sanrord K.

Spring. The executive committee to have charge of the operations of the association was named as follows, with one member from each precinct also: Charles M. Lloyd, D. Edgar Hurlock, Samuel T. Rhodes, Samuel W.

Seney, John F. Ruth, Ridson Bishop, William E. King, Stephen R. Jump and James W. Walls.

The object of the meeting was to place the constitution in the hands of solicitors who will, In turn, receive the names of all those who are opposed to the law and they to be later presented the Legislature. ALLEGANY JURORS DRAWN Judge Boyd Selects Them For Jan- nary Term. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Cumberland, Dec 18 The jury for the January term of the Allegany County Circuit Court was drawn today by Chief Jndge A. Hunter Boyd, as follows From Cumberland George H.

McCracken, Henry T. Williams, Elza W. NaTe. John P. McMullen, William Thompson, Charles H.

Wolford, Frank B. Jenvey, -George L. Long, Leander Schaidt. Joseph S. SehriTer, Charles A.

Hensey. George F. Sans-bury, Charles H. Duvall, Jerome R. Swartley, Samuel Denson.

Ignatius B. Stegmaier, William T. Coulehan, Cyril B. Geare, Bancroft Hetzel, John K. MUholland and Zachariah Laney.

Frostbnrg James H. Fuller, Henry F. Cook, John X. Benson and John P. Spates.

Western port Allen L. Luke, Charles A. Right and Pa trie Curran. Lonaconing James Atkinson, William George, John T. Skilling and William S.

Coleman. Mount Sarage William R. Logsdon and Robert X. Barth. Barton John Bean and John Mofwbray.

MMland Michael Mauley and Richard H. Williams. Gross J. A. B.

Bowden and George C. Gross. Eckharfr James J. Nelson and Wanes. B.

Gilmore Richard Cullen. Pekin John W. Patterson, Sr. KawMngs Albert C. Rawllngs.

North Branch District Henry F. Kneppenberg. Ellerslle District Charles J. McRenize. Shaft Henry F.

Wilson. Guests Of Mf.s Lollle Harlowe. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Hyattsville, Dec. 18.

Miss Lollle Harlowe entertained at her home, Virginia Manor, near Muirkirk, Prince George's county. In honor of Miss Anne Louise Peyton, whose marriage to Lieut. Marshall Magruder, Sixth United States Field Artillery, took place this evening at St. Andrew's Church, Washington. The dining room was with holly and the artillery colors.

"Five hundred" was played and the prizes were won by Miss Janet Kuhn, of Hancock, Md. Mr. Kenneth Maxcy and Mr. Edward Hunter, of Alexandria, Va. The guests were: Mr.

and Mrs. Dr. Henry R. Elliott, Ross Elliott. Mrs.

Harlowe-Iiuckett, Richard Hewitt. Baltimore; Misses Anne Louise Peyton, Ethel Shaeffer, Ets Peyton, Marie Wagner, Leila Belle Herron, Janet Kuhn, Edna Roberts, Hancock, Md. Ruth Albert, Harriet Douglas, Emily Elliott, Alexandria, Va. Messrs. Robert Zimmerman, Parker Horde, Edmund Hunter, Kenneth Maxey, James Douglas, William Curtis Alexandria, Va.

Frederick W. Albert, Lieut. M. Magruder, Scott, i'ort Riley, Kan. Wells.

Bradford, Harry Peyton. Miss Hammond Hostess. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Ellicott City, Dec. 18.

Temora, the old homestead of the Pue family in How ard county, was the scene of a tea given by Miss Eleanor Rogers Hammond In honor of her cousin, Miss Rachel C. Clark, whose engagement to Mr. Richard G. Macgill has been announced. Those receiving were Misses Harrison, Roberta Hodges, Edith Adams and Mrs.

Carter George. Miss Clark and Mr. Macgill were warmly con gratulated. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Weld, Georgs Johnson, Bernard J. Byrne, Rev. E. T. Helfenstein, C.

H. Cromwell, Arthur Pue, Charles F. Maclin, Dr. W. C.

Stone. William S. Powell, Mrs. Frank Baldwin, James B. Clark, Archibald Dennis, Marion P.

Macgill. Misses Mary Owings, Elizabeth McMullen. Messrs. Joseph McMullen, Allen Thomas, Thomas Temple, William R. Dorsey, James Clark, Robert De Potestad.

Jack Brown, Dance At Sb.il oh School. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Indian Head, Dec. the management of Miss Stumpner, teacher of the Shfloh public school, near Pomonkey, a dance was held Friday night at the schoolhouse to raise a fund for the purchase of a bell for the house. Refreshments were served after the Among those present were: Down.

Hallie, Pomonkey; Pomonkey. Misses Stumpner, Louise Norris, Bryan, Pomonkey; Alice. Murphy, Gardiner, Louise Murphy, Indian Head; Mary Murphy, Reeder, Nannie Hallie, Glymont; Estelle Hallie, Ferdinansen, Marshall. Shiloh. Helen Norris, Messrs.

Hallie, Stone. Roy Hallie, Richard Bryan, John Thomas, William Bryan, Douglass Thomas, Pomfret; Clagett, Ward, Murphy, Murray, Krayh, Schultz, Rasmussen, Indian Head. Pomonkey: Entertainment At Thnrmont. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Thurmont, Dec.

18. Miss Grace Fogle tendered a reception to a number of her friends at her home in Thurmont. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. William Fcgle, Elmer Rowe.

Mrs. Samuel Schwarder, Misses-Clara Kerns, Mary- Brown, Edith Brown, Mary Kearns, Madia MeAfee, Ottra Gaugh, Clara L. Baltaell, Alice Flohr. Grace Fogle, Mary Stambaugh, Edith Fogle, Rnth Fogle, Sallie E. Clabaugh, Mary Reif snider.

Messrs. Harry Eyler. -5 William Schwarder. Wilbur Brown. Vernon Lantz, Harry Gaugh, Milton Stambaugh, Lester Ridenour, George Wilhide, Edward Creager, Howard Ridenour, Oscar Fogle, Howard Smith.

Ellicott City Marriage Licenses. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Ellicott City, Dec. 18. The following marriage licenses have been issued here: Coxawat Jcxkins.

Leroy E. Conaway, 30 Dora E. Junkins, 18, both of Savage, Howard county. Waltehue Slatsman. James G.

Wal-temyer, 23; Nellie Slaysman, 19, both of Harford county. Bextlet Jacobs. Albert T. Bentley, 21 Viola Jacobs, 25, both of Elkridge, How-' ard county. Feet David.

John W. Frey, 43, widower Survilla David, 26, widow, both of Howard county. the residence. About an hour afterward his sister-in-law, Mrs. Susan Houpt, a widow, who kept house for him after his wife died, went to the stable and instituted a search, becoming alarmed at his prolonged absence.

She found the door closed and, fearing something was was afraid to enter alone. She called Harvey Nicodemus, a neighbor, and together they entered the stable. Hanging from a rafter In the center of the building swung the body of Mr. Houpt. He used a heavy rope with a double slipped loop.

After placing the rope around his neck he stepped from a two-foot box. One foot rested partly on the box, while the other touched the floor. Dr. William C. Wheeler was summoned.

He cut the body down. He gave the opinion that Mr. Houpt had been dead for over an hour. Justice George Stover and State's Attorney Armstrong were notified of the suicide. After making an investigation Into the circumstances they decided an Inquest was unnecessary, A large crowd was attracted to the Houpt home.

Mr. Houpt retired from farming about SO years ago. He left no children. His nearest relatives are Trolley Conductor Edward Houpt and Joseph Houpt, nephews, both of Hagerstown. MARYLAND WEDDINGS Belair.

Dec 18. The weddint of Miss Mar Elizabeth Gilbert and Mr. John Fletcher Smith- son, both of Forest Hill, is announced to take place early in January. RockTflle. Dec.

18. Miss Mary Ellen Ellington -and Mr, Harry Yager, young Washingtoniaoos, were married in this place yesterday afternoon by Rev. S. White, or the Baptist Church, at the home of the minister. Rising Sun, Dec 18.

The engagement has been announced of Mias Tillie Churchman, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Amassa Churchman, to Mr, Joseph McFarland, of Oxford, Pa. Frederick, Dec.

18. Miss Dora M. Coffman, daughter of Marazmus Coffman, of near Loretts- ville, and Edward R. Welch, son. of John Ripon, W.

came to Frederick to day and were married by Rev. E. Holmes Lamar, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. After the wedding they returned to West Virginia, where the groom is engaged in farming. Frederick, Dec.

18. Mrs. George Sealoch, of Brunswick, has sent out invitations for the marriage of her daughter, Miss Lelia Wine, to Mr. Leroy Richard which- will take place at the home of the bride December 22. Cumberland, Dec 13.

Mr. Charles P. Ever-Bole and Miss Florence Harper will be married Thursday evening at the United Brethren Church, Cumberland, by Rev. A. J.

Secrist. Cumberland, Dec 18. Mr. James S. Mo Intyre, proprietor of the Altamont Hotel, Saxton, and Miss Margaret May Kreiger, of Oo alio ont, were married in Cumberland, and left immediately for Indiana to spend their honeymoon.

Hagerstown, Dec 18, Miss Grace EL Straiten and Mr. W. F. Goodyear, both of Chambers-burg, came to Hagerstown and were married last evening. MARYLAND OBITUARY Rockville, Dec.

18. Mr. Charles 31 years old, died yesterday morning at his home, near Avery, this county. His death was sudden. He was a son of Mrs.

Helen Adam son and the late Robert Adamson, and was unmarried. Bising Sun, Md 18. Mrs. George Keppler, 29 years old, died yesterday at her home at Prin-cipio after a short illness. Besides her husband, she is surrired by two daughters and a son.

Boyds, Dec. 18. Mr. Henry J. Norris, for 72 years a resident of Poolesville, Montgomery county, died at his home there last eTening of pneumonia.

For 50 yearsi Mr. Norris had conducted a wheelwright shop at that place. He was three times married and has 15 children surriving him. Germantown, Dec 18. The body of Mr.

Gideon Cooley, who died at the Casualty Hospital, in Washington, from injuries sustained here seferal weeks ago by being struck by a fast freight train, was taken to Beallesville and buried in the cemetery at that place. Mr. Cooley was a life-long Democrat and took great interest in the success of his party. He was 55 years old and unmarried. Cumberland, Dec.

18. Mrs. Tabitha Walker, wife of John L. Walker, a well-known resident of Cumberland, died yesterday of paralysis. She is survived, besides her husband, by three sons-Charles, James and Lloyd Walker and two daughtersMiss Maryland Walker and Mrs, Casey.

Frederick, Dec 18. Mr. R. Samuel Ecker, 62 years well-known resident of Liberty, near the Frederick county line, died from blood poisoning, resulting from a wound on his hand. The cut was so slight that it was given little attention until septicaemia developed.

He was a lifelong resident of Liberty and for 35 years was engaged in blaeksmi thing. Ha was buried at Fairfield. MARYLAND BRIEFS Belair, Dec 18. At a meeting of the Town. Commissioners Mr.

Hall Munnikhuysen was appointed secretary to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. Benjamin Smith, who recently moved to Baltimore. Belair, Dec. 18. Mr.

J. W. McCall has bought from Mr. John B. Wysong a house and two acres of land on the road leading from Moore's mill to Hickory.

La Platta, Dec, 11 The steamer Estelle Randall, which was recently withdrawn from the river route, has gone to Norfolk, and it is Baid the side steamer City of MUford is to be put oa the Potomac in place of the Randall. Rising Sun, Dec 18. Recent rains did damage to the new Rising Sun-Cathers Corner road to the extent of $500 to $1,000. As the road had not been accepted by the County Commissioners, the hss will fall upon the contractors. Port Deposit, Dec 18.

Every train, that left here today carried boys from the Tome Institute, who were on- their way home for the Christmas vacation. Cumberland, Dec, 18. The Potomaa river, below Cumberland is frozen over. Below Little Orleans the ice is three inches thick. Port Deposit, Dec 18.

Mr. Robert W. Tunstall, head of the classical department in the Tome -8011001 for Boys at Port Deposit, and Mrs. Tunstall are spending their Christmas vacation in Norfolk. 1 Cumberland, Dec 18.

Rev. J. Koerber, pastor of the German Lutheran Church at Johnburg, has accepted a call to the Lutheran Church at Preston, Caroline county. and will enter upon his pew pastorate January Cumberland, Dec 18. Miss Pearl Merrill, assistant at the Luke School, has resigned and Miss Elizabeth.

SomervUle has been appointed to fill the vacancy. Miss Margaret Conner, principal of the Twiggtown School, has been appointed assistant at Barton to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Nannie McCune. Cumberland, Dec 18. A large catamount was shipped from Cumberland by express to the Zoological Gardens in New York. Westminster, Dec 18.

With a sir els exception the jury business of the November term of the Circuit Court for Carroll County has been completed. The case -yet to be tried is that of Annie Grimes, the young woman charged with having abandoned her infant child after placing it in a clump of near this city. That will come up for trial on next Wednesday, the jurors having been discharged until that day. The Call Of The Wild. Twenty thousand pairs of arms that beat the frantic air.

Twenty thousand pair of eyes that gleam or gloat or glare. Twenty thousand voices wild that scream and yeH and swear Football that's all I Judgs. this new invention is perfected by practi cal tests. The principle of the new machine has been revealed to only a limited number, and about Us operations the greatest pos sible secrecy is being maintained, guards being stationed day and night about the building where the machine was constructed and Is now stationed and nobody being admitted except a few confidential per sons, Including Markwood's attorney, who is also a stockholder, and Mr. A.

A. Taylor, brother of Senator "Bob" Taylor, of Tennessee. A model of the machine has been con structed and Is to be sent to the Patent Of fice at Washington, when a patent will be applied for. It is said that the excitement about this invention became general only when it was announced as a fact that 'the machine had been tested, and that the most serious difficulty was found in governing its speed, the tendency being to gain in velocity, threatening destruction of the maehlne by its own power. It is now told that, follow ing certain adjustment, Including the in' stallation of a governing apparatus, the machine was tested by a run of three days, and that it showed no disposition to slacken its speed until Its inventor touched the but ton which commanded it to cease.

The machine has been placed In 'the hands of a stock company, with a very limited number of and the organization is known as the Markwood Power Developing Company. While nothing else can be expected ex cept that the scientific world will hoot the story of Markwoods invention as being an absolute absurdity, It may be counted as strange indeed that men of high lutein gence, Including shrewd professional men and men of keen business insight, who have inspected the machine, are credited with expressing themselves with positive con viction that the problem of perpetual mO' tion has actually been solved and that en tirely in favor of a proposition that seems close akin to that of the man who would lift himself over a fence by his own boot MAY BE BALTIMORE WOMAN Won Id-Be Suicide Has Little Chance Of Recovery, Say Doctors. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Norfolk, Dec-18. The young woman registering under the name of Ruth Mor ton, of Chicago, who twice attempted sui cide at Virginia Beach, continues to baffle all efforts to ascertain her identity.

She was conscious today and talked at times to physicians and nurses but as to her real name or place of abode she would say nothing. The doctors entertain no hope for her recovery. The bullet which she fired into her ear Is believed to have lodged in the root of her tongue. She Is unable to swallow. Another bullet lodged in the forepart of her head.

She still says that Ehe wants to die. She asked that a handkerchief and a bunch of faded violets and pansies which she possessed be burled with her. Persons who have talked to the woman believe she Is from Baltimore and that she is a newspaper worker. She Is 22 years old, five feet seven Inches tall, with dark hair and brown eyes. Option On Large Coal Tracts.

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Bluefleld, W. Dec. 18. Former County Clerk Dennison, of Bnckhannon county, has secured options on nearly acres of coal in Buckhannon, McDowell and Russell counties.

Mr. Dennison has gone to New York, where he is making preparations to sell the entire tract at $27 an acre. The options expire January 17. The land lies between Clinck Valley and the main line of the Norfolk In some places it adjoins the 300,000 lease of the CUnchfleld corporation. LAST HOPE FOR MILLIONS GONE Girl Loses Chance To Contest For Senator Tabor's Estate.

Denver, Dec. 18. Silver Dollar Echo" Tabor's struggle to regain any portion of the estate of many millions of the late United States Senator H. A. W.

Tabor, concerning which there has been litigation for many years, has come to a sprrowful end on her nineteenth birthday. It was the last day on which she could file a cpntest. For several years Miss Tabor has declared she would start proceedings when 6he came of age. A year ago she began the investigation In her own way. She had no means to employ an attorney, and for 12 months she has attempted to unravel the legal entanglements surround the estate so that she might save her equity.

Yesterday she walked into the County Clerk and Recorder's oflJce and presented a lengthy document for record, crude In wording and form. It was prepared by herself. In her girlish manner she had gone straight at the thing Bhe wished to say, and said it, setting forth an equity in the Tabor Grand Opera House block and to the old home on Grand avenue. But the elerk could find no law for the recording the document. The law provides for a suit or some will or instrument of record justifying a lis pendens, but this was but the crude plea of a girl for justice.

Miss Tabor shed bitter tears when the doors closed and shut out her last'ray of hope for millions. LIVED IN THREE CENTURIES Mrs. Makedensky, Honored ByCsar, Dead At 115 Years. Philadelphia, Dec. 18.

Born In the eighteenth century in the Province of Kiev, Russia, Mrs. Brayne Makedensky died at the Jewish Sheltering Home last night, at the age of 115 years. Mrs. Makedensky had 19 children, several of whom are etlll living, and she is survived by about 130 descendant, scattered over the world, but most of them residing in the United. States.

The oldest grandchild Is 70 years old. He is Abraham Makedensky, of New York. Mrs. Makedensky often spoke' of an honor bestowed upon her by Czar Nicholas when he gave her a souvenir nearly 75 years ago. Her parents kept an inn.

The Czar stopped there for a few hours one day and was so pleased with his treatment that he gave Mrs. Makedensky a medal. She and her family moved to America some 20 years ago. Two Miners Killed) Nine Set Afire. Hartford, Dec 18.

Two shotfirers were killed and one of the mines of the Bolen-Darnell Coal Company was set on fire by a premature explosion of a shot late yesterday. All the miners except A. Welch and Joseph King escaped. surance CIIMAX TO riREMEN'S WAR Relief Association Will Be Dis solved, Decide Members. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.

Richmond, Dec. 18. The Firemen's Relief Association is to be dissolved. A climax in the long drawn out controversy has been reached. Chief Joynes, of the Fire Department, presided over a meeting of the association held in the Hustings chamber, at which there were represented 160 of the 180 members of the association.

After a discussion lasting more than an hour and a half it was unanimously decided to dissolve the association. A committee of five will be appointed to formulate such course of legal procedure as may be necessary. A friendly suit will be instituted to bring the affairs of the association to a close. The fund how on hand Is between $20,000 and $21,000. This will likely be distributed between the 180 members when the association is dissolved.

MAY RETAIN BEN. P. OWEN, JR. Jndge Mann May Same Him As Private Secretary. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.

Richmond, Dec. 18. According to reports In political circles, Ben P. Owen, private secretary to Governor Swan-son, will be retained In that capacity by William Hodges Mann, when he assumes the office in January. The announcement has not been made by the new Governor.

Owen was private secretary to Governor Tyler, and is especially fitted for the position. He Is an old newspaper man and one of the most versatile men In public life in Virginia. CALLED TO LYNCHBURG CHURCH Rev. Dr. W.

E. Evans Invited To Paul's Reetorate. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Lynchburg, Dec. 18.

rThe vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church has called Rev. Dr. William E. Evans, formerly rector of Monumental Church, Richmond, to succeed Rev.

W. A. Barr, now of New Orleans, whom Dr. Evans succeeded at Monumental 10 years ago. Dr.

Evans has been rector at Columbia, S. and Anniston, and 15 years ago was pastor of Brantly Street Methodist Church, Norfolk. He is now rector of the Church of the Advent, Birmingham, Ala. WEDDINGS IN THE VIRGINIAS Chirlestown, W. Dec IS.

Miss Lola A. Dailey, daughter of Mr. John W. Dailey, of Bhan-nonside, was married at home Wednesday to Mr. Warren Hastings Rissler.

The bride wore a handsome tailormade suit of London smoke, with purple violets. Miss Ruth. Phillips, niece of the groom, played the wedding march. A wedding breakfast was served, after which. Mr.

and Mrs. Rissler left for' a honeymoon trip. They will reside in this county, where the'groom is engaged in business. Richmond, Dec 18. The engagement has been announced of Miss Grace Radcliffe Day, daughter of Colonel and Mrs.

C. Fenton Day, of Smith-field, to Mr. Henry Gould Ralston, of Mlama, Fla. Miss Day, who is regarded as one of the prettiest girls in Virginia, is a sister of Mrs. Martin, wife of United State Senator Thomas B.

Martin. Miss Day spends a portion of each winter in the national capital. Fredericksburg, Dec. 18. Mr.

Gloucester T. Tinder and Miss Sallie I Johnson, both of Orange county, were married 'yesterday at the home of the bride by Rev. Charles EL Saunders. Roanoke, Dec 18, Dr. L.

I Belcher and Miss Beam Burton, both of Welch, W. were married here today by Rev. Robert P. Dogan, pastor of Jefferson Street Church. Clarksburg, W.

Dec 18, Mr. Jack Hall and Miss Carrie Robinson, aged lfi years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jehu Robinson, of Dola, eloped to Oakland, where they were married. The young couple evaded the parents of the bride and drove to this city, where they boarded a train for Oakland before the telephone message sent to the police headquarters here to head them off was received.

DEATHS IN THE VIRGINIAS EastviHe, Dec 18. Mr. Ionard J. Nottingham, one of the best-known residents of Northampton county, died at his home Thursday morning after a brief illness. He was 79 years old and was the second son of Leonard B.

Nottingham, in his day one of the most prominent men of the county. Mr. Nottingham had held many positions of honor, being for years deputy sheriff of the county. He was a Confederate soldier and served as lieutenant in the artillery. In 1835 he was appointed postmaster of Eastville by President GWeland and by dose attention! to his duties held the position until the time of his death.

Eastville, Dec 18. Mr. William F. Costm, a prominent resident of Eastville, died Thursday morning after a long illness of rheumatic troubles. He was a native of this connty and belonged to one of the oldest families, being a son of the late Robert Costin.

He was 4T years old. He is survived by a widow, who was Miss Post, of Baltimore. Brosins, W. Dee. 18.

Mr. Braes H. Brosins, merchant, 32 years old, died at his homo here last night of heart disease. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Masonic lodge of Hancock. Surviving are his widow, parents, four sisters and two brothers.

Oalpeper, Dec 18. Mrs. Martin Maddux, of Culpeper, died this morning in the eighty-fourth year of her age. She was noted in this community as one of the most charitable residents. She is survived by one daughter and two sons,.