Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1926, Page 21

W.E.D. STOKES, 73, DIES IN NEW YORK Financier and Hotel Owner Was Involved in Many Litigations. By tha Assock NEW YORK, Stokes, this mor Seventy Death v He had od Press May 19.—W and hotel owner, in his home at 23! street as due to double pneumonta. cen ill for only a week. Was in Court Often. le Dodge f his liti- il—which in the ;2 th divorce and kept him almost constantly courts and the limelight a sting of 1wo rriages, one divorce and an unsuc- cessful attempt for five vorce his second wife, ) wood Stokes, Stokes ind inherite James Stoke 000,000, Wig ond wife when she sued showed that his Helen El- Lanker father, slued at $11,- sy his sec- 1 for dower estate was Finished Yale in 1834. On his graduation from Yale Uni- versity in 1874, Stoke wed a talent for finance and be me ociated with his father in business. On the latter's death he built the Ansonia Hotel and conducted it until 1 , when he leased it for long term f everal million dollars, His first marriage was in 1895 to Rita Hernandez Alba Acosta, daughter of a wealthy Cuban landed family, described by Paul Helleu, the painter, as “the most nearly perfectly beautiful woman in the world.” They had one child, W. E. D. Stokes, jr and in 1900 she divorced him secretly, alleging infidelity. Later she bec Rev. Percy vector of the ( hurch of lh(‘ Ascenaflon. who was forbidden by Bishop Man- ning to marry because she was divorced. Again Wed in 1911. In 1911 Stokes married Mit Elwood of Denver. She wa: old, while the hotel man age as ‘“over 45 years old.” children were born to them. Stokes in 1919 began divorce pro- ceedings, alleging misconduct. by his wife “with upward of 10 correspond- Mrs. Stokes replied with a sbill charging “cruel and in- human treatment.” After two years' litigation the court ruled that Mrs. Stokes had not been proved unfaith- ful, but that she did not deserve a divorce because she had written en- dearing le s to her hueband during the period of the “crued treatment.” With difficulty Stoked obtained a retrial of the case. Bug before it be- 3 Attorney Pecora dis- ¢ witneddes had testi relation to Stokes’ ife had been in dgar T. Wallace, wealthy California oil man. Wife Sued Stepson. As a result the wife sued her skep her gave his Two S el several witne: on_the same The civil and had Stokes and dicted in Chicago dropped, while a jury acquitted Stokes of the crimi- nal charge. The second divorce case, however, continued for nearly three more ye: and again ended in the defeat of Stokes. Mrs. Stokes meanwhile had started separation proceedings which resulted in an agreement by 1 Stokes was to have access at all t! to their children, who were to remain in the custody of their mother. The settle- ment was understood to” have called for a $600,000 trust fund. . Soon after was sued by his Steuer entered nst him, charg- ment had been refused on three of Stokes’ checks. The law firm of Nuge ugent _sued him for Papering—Painting—Awnings There is no job you want done too small tor us to handle. Awnings carefully made and reconditioned. Estimates cheerfully Fiven—reasonable prices. CORNELL WALL PAPER CO 714 13th St. N.W. _ Main Dependable used cars now on dis- play in new second floor Showroom at L Street. R. McReynolds & Son Sales—Service 1423-25-27 L St. NW. Main 7228 Sales 14th and Park Road N.W. Leon S. Hurley, Mgr. Col. 2619 Like Walking on Velvet SUPPORT Extra, Wide Strap Pumps and Oxfords for Stout Women Choice of many models that allow you foot comfort and at the same time a dress-up appearance yow'll like. Vici, Tan end Patent; sizes 215 to 10, 4 to EEE. Also White Kid and Genuine Skinner Black Satin Arch Support Shoe, W. E. D. STOKES. $61,000 for fees, and later asked $1,000,000, alleging Stokes had slander- ed them by charging that they had stolen some of his papers during the divorce trial. Daniel Ellis, a Denver lawyer, was awarded a verdict of $3,800, with costs and interests, totaling more than $5,000, in a suit against Stokes for fees. ‘Was Sued for $8,120,000. In the meantime, Stokes had filed a bill against the Ottoman-American Development Co. for $5,250 in a finan- cial matter and the defendant replied demanding $1,500,000 for 14,000 shares of stock and additional damages making the total $8,120,000. The hotel man came in for some 1911, shortly after his notorfety in THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €., WED) second marriage, when he went to the apartment of Ethel Conrad and Lillian Graham, chorus girls, to get some letters, and was shot three times in the leg. The girls pleaded self- defense and were acquitted. Ml Graham sued Stokes for $100, alleging maliclous prosecution, bul later the case dropped from sight. Stokes’ only plunge into authorship also landed him in_court. The book was entitled, “The Right to Be Well Born,” and his publishers sued him for $5,000 for work on it. He was also sued in 1907 for $4,600 by a Kentucky woman for maintenance of her son, but the suit was dropped. One of thé hotel man's pursuits was the breeding of thoroughbred horses. He owned the Patchen Wilkes stock farm in Kentucky and operated it until 1924, when he turned it over to “Weddie” Stokes. Mr. Stokes belong- ed to several clubs and made his home 2t the Ansonia Hotel. SOCIETY (Continued from Page Twenty.) Elizabeth Barr, Miss Helen Taylor, Miss Jane Duvall. The patriotic and Americanization work of Capital Society is financed by its annual dance, so the members ask the co-operation of their friends in the D. A. R., S. A. R. and C. A. R. toward its success. A committee of cafeteria girls has | been organized by Miss Emily Mackall to wait upon the guests at the “May Fair” garden party, to be held Tuesday and Wednesday in a rambling garden of one of George- town’s old estates, at 1633 Twenty- ninth street. Associated with Miss Mackall are Miss Elizabeth Beale, Miss Sophie Beale, Miss Florence Beale, Miss Claudia Barden, Miss Grace Stuart, Miss Mary Stuart, Miss Sophy Stuart, Miss Lucy Mat- thews, Miss Pelly Blunt, Miss Mar- tha Walde, Miss Jane Hanna, Miss Frances Henderson, Miss Frances Ward, Miss Nan Hollerith, Miss Virginia _Hollerith, Miss Elizabeth Dorsey, Miss Anne Wood, Miss Julie Hume, Miss Elizabeth Hume, Miss Jeannette Hume, Miss Mary Eliza- beth Thompson, Miss Margaret Mackall, Miss Virginia Thompson and Miss Elizabeth Thompson. MUSIC EVELYN GRIBBIN RANDALL. Evelyn Gribbin Randall, a young Washington soprano, appeared in a recital last night in the Chinese room of the Mayflower Hotel before an audience which received her enthusi- astically. Mrs. Randall has a pretty voice and glves ' promise of fine achievement if she grows in the knowledge of the art of song, which, of course, is an art that takes years of fundamental development before artistry and individuality ‘of song in- terprefation can be attained. This young singer has already achieved a good manner of legato singing and her enunciation is very, good. She is Inclined to force her high notes, glving them a tightening effect, which, unless corrected, will mean a loss eventually in her upper register. Mrs. Randall was at her best in singing the lovely aria from Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly,” “Un bel di,” which she infused with con siderable dramatic color. Her other aria was the *“Mad Scene” from “Lucia di Lammermoor.” It is doubt- ful if this singer has the qualifica- tions for a coloratura work, for flexi billty of tone is not as yet one of her strong points and her cadenzas were quite uneven. Her songs in 96170 Zfie Do‘t anol om’ll ave Zfie Dasti Coin dots—polka dots—bubble dots—balloon dots— dots on.dots and dots within dots—in fact, dots are such a - factor for Summer that just to see a dot proclaims a fash- ion new. are now sprinkled all over the store. Dotted fashions for men, women and children . A Key to the Sketch Above Her crepe de chine frock is daringly red, and dashingly dotted with white, $15. (Misses' Section, Third Floor.) His Summer bow tie has white dots on blue foulard, 7Sc. Black silk “Trojan” tie, white polka dotted, $1.50. (First Floor.) (First Floor.) “Dunhill Dot" Silk Socks, bla;k with whiie dots, make a fitting footnote, $1.50. (First Floor.) His handkerchief of dark blue silk has a dashing border of white polka dots, $1. (First Floor.) Dotted Fashions seen about the store Boys' Dotted Handkerchief-Tie Sets, $1. Tots’ Dotted “Cinderella” $2.95. Babies’ Dotted Swiss Creepers, $1.95. Girls' Dotted Wash and Silk Dresses, $2.95 to $4.95. Junior Misses’ Dotted Silk Frocks, $8.95 to $16.50. 5 Women’s and Misses’ $16.75 to $39.50. “erg)" Dotted Chiffon Ensemb]es, $35. Dotted Dresses, Pantie Dresses, Women’s . $6 and $8. (Second Floor.) Third Floor.) Women's Polka Dotted Scarfs, $2.95. Dotted “Four-in-Hand Ties,” Women's Dotted Silk Handkerchiefs, 50c. Men's Panama Hats with Dotted Bands, (First Floor.) \\l'omcn's Dotted Hat and Scarf Set, $6.95. ‘Women's' Dotted Voile Home Frocks, $4.95. ‘Women’s Smartly Dotted Vestees, $5.00. (Fifth Floor.) Store Hours: 9:15 AM. 1o 6 PM. cluded works by Hahn, Remick, Tostl, in :whose ‘“‘Serenata” she showed some lovely tones; Scott, Coombs, Del Aqua, Spross, Denza and Dvorak. Moe Baer, originally announced as assisting artist, was unable to be present, so Klsa Raner, anothér young violinist, gave the group of violin selections and obbligatos. Miss Raner had as her accompanist Marie Hansen. Robert Feuérstein played for Mrs. Randall. H. F. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the tollowing’ Lawson and Mary A. Dawson. Dot 07 Falrmont Hieights. M Jonn £ Davis and Virginis M. Talbert. Thomas E. Davie_and Mary E. Brown, both of Typchburk, Va, Williani T, Ray“and Madeline 1. Paan. Arthur Johneon and Mary Wil Ritkpatricc and Ethel Sward 5. Goodue ot CAtonsville: M and Josepha H. Plsek of Baltimore, Md o kol B meesie The Soviet government of Russia is preparing to buy 50,000 freight cars. ESDAY, MAY" 19, 1926. Births Reported. lowing._births have been repo: «oTchn’o fgliorine, birthe DS PoR Tone4s ho8iNde H, ana Minnie M. Johnson. girl. Grover C. and Agnes O'Connor. boy. Arthur ¥, and Thelma Bivens. boy. Samuel W. and Allie E. B Henry N. and I W. and Thomas Kenueth G. and Vivi Frank L. and Gprlrmlu Dn\hl il lumn. aud Dorothy l« arion R. and Marie Charles K. and Nlldred Sifiaer, hoy d Garda §. Sage, girl Clark. girl. wirl sl Charles_and Lela edham, Hones "D and Catherine. M. Rodgers. boy. Haar D Alicn M. Carwithen: girl. 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Second Floor FASHION INSTITUTION Washington For Those Who That is why the well-dressed woman will be in the now smart saffian Colors to match all the sew Summer accessories. In Various Models at $5, 8650 $8.50, $10 and $12.50 On the Main Floor Sports apparel must be correct as well as smart. That is why our New Sportswear Shop has become the rendez- vous of fashionable Washington. J' Nework Waited—— Thursday is the Day To Buy Exceptional Style and Quality Sports Coats Travel Coats Dress Coats Tailored Topcoats at $19.50 Regularly Priced From $29.50 to $59.50 TWO hundred coats have been taken from our regular stock and arg pre- sented to you at considerable redumon of price for tomorrow only. THE STYLES were carefully selected to pass the test of wearability all through the Summer sea- son and all the recent and desirable features are represented. 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For Misses, in ‘the Misses” Dress Shop Third Floor