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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
PRIZES FOR PLANS FOR
BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL
Program of Competition Soon
Ready for Architects.

Considerable interest is taken by the
architects of the city in the plans for
the new Business High School for the
District of Columbia. Since the pub
LEGATION a few days ago of the fact that
plans for the building would be obtained
by competition, the Commissioners have
received number of inquiries about the
matter, and some of the leading archi-
tects have already expressed an inten-
ton to submit plans.
The program of competition is now in
the hands of the printer. and will be
ready for distribution within week. 1t
provides that any architect who has en-
gagged in business as such in the District
for the past three years and has been
a resident of the District for that time,
VIII be eligible to enter the competi-
ton. Three prizes will be given-s1, 500
S4G0 and $500, respectively The success
full architect will be appointed to super
wise the construction of the building
The District appropriation act for the
fiscal year beginning July 1 contains an
item of $4,000 toward the work, with
authority to contract for the building
at a cost not exceeding $4,000. The
amount available for the work of con-
stluction proper after providing for the
expenses of inspection. superintendent.
| incidentals. ETC., is s168, 900. and the pro-
gram states that the plans must De
! for a building which can be erected for
| this sum- The building will be located
| on the square bounded by r. Eighth and
Ninth Streets and Rhode Island Avenue.
| Copies of the program of competition
viii be sent only to those architects
who make request for them. These re-
quests should be addressed to the Engf-
neer Commissioner. and should state
whether or not the writer intends to en-
ter the competition. If he intends to
enter, a plat of the building site viii
be sent with the program: otherwise, II
| will not be sent. Plans will be received
up to p. m, of August L.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
FOX TERRIER THAT BIT
ED CHAINS NOT TO DIE
Judge Kimball Dismisses Complaint
Against Dogs Owner.

Capital punishment will not be melted
ont to the fox terrier that bit Edward
Chains. and caused what his brother.
DR.. G. S. Chains, of 1926 Ninth Street
northwest, believes to be symptoms of
hydrophobia. That decision was reached
by Judge Kimball. in the Police Court
Yesterday, when Bernard NJ. Bridget,
appeared to face a charge of Feep-
ing a fierce and vicious dog on COM
plant of the physician. The case was
dismissed.
Before the hearing took place the let
ter of Dr. Chains asking that the DOG
be killed and a portion of the spinal
cord be sent to the District chemist
and himself was referred TO Corporation
Counsel Duvall for an opinion on the
legality of the request. With the de-
cision OF Judge Kimball on the question
it is not likely that Mr.. Duvali will
take any action IN the matter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
ROCK GREEK PARK
AS A PICNIC GROUND
Colonel Bddle Points Out Spots Admirably Adapt
ed to Outings

creek is reached; bridge across the
creek will be found here and about 500
feet north of the old mill on the oppo-
site side of the creek and under large
maple tree cool spring.
A third place is on ridge reached in
the same way as the second place men
toned above and by following the creek
north to Broad Branch and thence up
the hill to a log cabin. A spring will
he found about 300 feet east of the
cabin. This place is available to good
walkers only, and babies will have to
be carried or left at home.
Near Brightwood Reservoir.
A fourth place is just west of the new
Brightwood reservoir and can be reach
ed by the Brightwood cars. which should
be left at Ingraham Street and Piney
Branch Road, which should be followed
westerly until the reservoir is reached.
Resides the good Potomac wafer found
In the reservoir there will be found a
spring about 400 feet west of the reser-
voir. This spring Is quite old and
famous. and is known as Crystal
Spring.
The last place is at the banks of the
Creek. near the Military Road. and car
be reached by the Brightwood Avenue
cars which should be taken to the Mill
tary Road, and that road followed west
erIy until the creek is reached. A spring
will be found here about 800 feet south
of the Military Road, and 100 feet east o.
| the road along the creek.
4 All of the places mentioned have oper
meadows. and nice shade trees and bush
es in the vicinity. The rules OF the
park are not stringent. 1t is only de
sired that none OF the trees or shrub
berry be injured, but flowers and fern'
can be picked wherever found. Sucl
rubbish as paper, boxes, ETC., must be re
moved by picnickers, and the grounds
left in an orderly appearance
Colonel Riddle says he will be glad &
have everybody avail themselves OF tn
privileges of the park
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06

Now that the picnic season is at hand
and prospective picnic parties are study
ing up the advantages and disadvantages
of the different picnic grounds in and
about the city 1t may not be amiss to
point out some of the advantages offered
r the National or Rock Creek Park.
Such places as Marshall Hall, Cabin
John, and the Geological Park are well
known to those who at this season of
the year pack UP the festive sandwich.
the bottle of pickles, and the trouble
some custard pie in basket. gather
up the children. and set out to spend the
day communing with nature, but Rock
Creek Park. that large tract of over
1600 acres which lies adjoining and
north of the Geological Park, and ex-
tends from there to the District line,
is but little known to most of the people
of Washington
Col. John Biddle the Engineer Com
missioner. says that while any portion
of the park would be suitable for pic
nicking there are certain localities which
by their proximity to the street railway
lines and the presence of spring of pure
and sparkling water are especially fitted
for picnic purposes.
A List of the Places.
The first place to be mentioned lies
in bend of the creek just east Of Con-
necticut Avenue extended and about
opposite Clevland Park. It can be
reached by the Connecticut Avenue cars
which should be left at Milwaukee STREE
| in Cleveland Park, and that street OF
the Klingle Road taken to the west
bank of the creek. There is no spring
in the park here, but there is one OF
private property near a negro dwellins
about 500 feet north of the Klingle ROAD
and about 500 feet west of the creek
Another good place is in the vicinit.
of the old Pierce Mill Road. and tht
Broad Branch Road. This can be reach
ed by the Connecticut Avenue cars
which should be left at Quincy Street
and that street followed east until TIT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
LENTHALL HOME FOR
WIDOWS REINC0RP0RATED

The trustees of the Lenthall Home
for Widows held a meeting Wednesday
in the office Of William D. Baldwin, %
Grant Place, at which the institution
was reincorporated and its existing cor
porate powers made perpetual. The
home was founded in 1883 by Mrs. Eliza
beth ]. Stone, and the Incorporation was
made to run for twenty years. 1t ex-
pires June II, and under the new Dis
trict of Columbia code new incorpora-
ton is necessary.
The home is at the corner of Nine
teenth and G Streets northwest. The di-
rectorate consists of Lewis ]. Davis
president; George Truesdell, Elias
Hutchinson, William Stone Albert, and
William D. Baldwin. members of the
Epiphany Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
AFRICAN CONVERT
TO PREACH AND SING

Pola Penick, a converted native of
Pancrojah, West Central Africa, will
preach at the Peoples Congregational
Church on NJ Street northwest. between
Sixth and Seventh Streets. at o'clock
tomorrow evening. Mr.. Penick was
brought to this country by Bishop Pen
lex, missionary bishop of the Episco-
pal Church. He is now student of
the theological department of Howard
University.
He says: cit is my desire to return to
Africa, where once was blind, and tell
my brothers and sisters what l have
learned of the crucified Redeemer-" At
ter preaching, Mr.. Penick will sing a
hymn in his native tongue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
Pleasure Trip Arranged.

E. T. .Jestus, of Philadelphia, and
party of Washington and Philadelphia
friends, will leave Monday on the canal
boat known as THE Mule Yacht on
pleasure trip up the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal for WiIliamsport. "The Mule
Yacht" is one of the oldest canal boats
on the waterway today On the return
Of the boat to Georgetown Mr.. Jestus
will send it to Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Henry NJ Talbot, 4s. Indianapolis
Ina. and Ida Glenn Tonner, %. District
of Columbia.
William Levy, %, and Sadie Haas. 90
Albert Lee. p. and Hattie Edwards, 10
n. Newton Spicer. 81. District of CO.
lrmbia. and Gertrude Woolard, 26, Rich
mond, Va.
Howard B. Young, 23t and Ida Grace
Dudrow, 81, both of Baltimore, Md.
Elmer J. Thorne, %, and Louise P
Schmidt. 10.
Michael A. Flanagan, &c. and Bridget
A. Green. 90.
John ConneH. %, Philadelphia. ant
Elizabeth L. Riddick, 28. Hartford, n. c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
THE ACEWS OF GEORGETOWN
True Property Values.

The tax bills given against Georgetown
property for the year ended June go,
1908, show heavy increase in the as
sessment. Georgetown property in The
eye of the Assessors, as well as in the
eye of the general pubic, has materially
increased in value during the past three
years. While this increase affects the
individual directly. men of liberal views
say that 1t is having a wholesome effect
upon property in general More than
ever now the amount for which property
is assessed. is entering into the matter
of determining the value OF property
by prospective purchasers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
DEATH OF A WELL
KNOWN B00KBINDER

Herman j. Niedfeldt. a well-known
bookbinder of the Government Printing
once, who left this city little over a
year ago to accept position in the
Government bindery at Manila, P l.,
died at that place on May 6.
Mr.. Niedfeldt was highly esteemed and
respected by all his friends and asso-
ciates. He was a member of B. B.
French Lodge, F. A A. NJ. the Book
binders Union, and the international
Brotherhood.
His remains will be brought to this
city for interment, notice of which viii
be given upon their arrival
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
THE DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for twenty-four
hours were reported at the Health De-
partment up to noon today:
John W. Davis, 81 years.
Annie Parker, so years.
John f. Shorter, 81 years.
Samuel Budd, IS years.
Mosco Rich, 81 years.
Thomas R. Carraher, 81 years.
William Bateman, 80 years.
Joseph z. Sullivan. IS years.
Ella Thomas. 25 years.
Earl E. Kaufman, IS years.
William Moten, Is years.
Joseph Kyle, 2 years.
Mary L. Ford, years.
Charles Howard, 10 months.
Norris Dent, % days.
Corlis Reynolds, / day.
Infant children of John ". and Estelle
Swingle, day.
Infant of Arthur and Anna Lithgow
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
APPEAL OF BEN HILL,
CONVICTED OF MURDER

Arguments were heard in the Court
of Appeals yesterday on the appeal OF
Benjamin c. Hill, convicted of murder
and sentenced to be hanged June IS. Hill
murdered his wife at their home on Mis-
souri, Avenue in November last. by
shooting her. He did not testify in his
own behalf, and insanity was made his
plea of defense The Government was
represented by District Attorney Beach
and Assistant District Attorney Taylor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
SPEEDOMETER COMPANY
FILES INCORPORATION

A certificate of the incorporation of
the Vehicle Speed, Time and Stop Indi-
Gator Company has been filed in the Of
fee of the Recorder OF Deeds. The CAPT
tai stock is $500, 900 and the incorpora-
tors are James Hart Welsh and Edward
owings Towne, of New York. and John
McClintock, William C. DashielI and
John Hellegan. of the District of CO.
iurnbia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
E-COMMISSIONER WIGHT
AT DISTRICT BUILDING

John B. Wight, formerly Commission
er of the District. called at the District
building yesterday TO pay his respects
TO the members of the board and to
ether friends in the building Mr. Wight
is a resident of Easton. Pa. and is on
short visit to Washington. Mr.. Wight
Is in excellent health and spirits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
New Assistant Pastor.

The Rev. DR.. George Knollmeyer. the
new assistant pastor OF st. Johns Epls-
copal Church, Potomac and o Streets
northwest. will enter upon his duties to-
morrow. He will conduct the evening
services and preach the sermon. For the
past year he has been assistant TO the
bishop OF diocese of central Pennsyl-
vania He was ordained into the minis
try little over year ago. The Rev.
DR.. Frederick B. Howden, formerly OF
Cumberland, Md, is pastor OF the church
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
BRIDGE TRACKS coMpLETED.

The last spike in the tracks over the
new Pennsylvania Avenue bridge has
been driven. Capt. Arthur E. ieandle
completed the work in ten days. 1t had
been estimated that two months would
be required 20 do the work.
1t was said today that the city part OF
the road would be commenced as soon as
the District engineers establish grade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
ARTHUR LEE KAHN
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT

Arthur Lee Kahn, otherwise known as
Lee Arthur Kahn. has filed a petition
II voluntary bankruptcy. He lists his
liabilities at SIS, 8035O and his assets at
e550
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
PUBLIC WORK ORDERED.

The District Commissioners have
authorized the following items OF public
work through the Engineer Department:
That $50 feet. more or less, of 6-inch
water main be laid in Twelfth Street,
between Dover and Frankfort Streets.
Brookland. D. c., at an estimated cost
OF $780,
That sixty-fve feet, more or less. OF
6-inch water main be laid in Blair Ave
nue. abutting lot 25, block II, Takoma
Park, at an estimated cost of sos.
That catch basins be constructed along
the east side of Fourth Street northeast
as follows: Northeast corner Fourth and
Albany Street, and northeast corner
Fourth and Cincinnati Streets; estimated
cost $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
Lawn Party.

A lawn party will be given on the
lawn of the Tenleytown public school,
Tuesday evening, under the auspices Of
the members OF William R. Singleton
Lodge, No. 80, F. A. A. n. The affair
will be complimentary. Andrew Burga
is chairman of the committee on ar
engagements.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
EXCURSIONS.

Norfolk and Washington steamer for Norfolk
and Fort Monroe. $50 p.
Charles Manchester for Marshall Hall and In
dian Head, $50 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
Che Uif11es.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

CHAsE's -"The Idols Eye 2:l5 and Sis
p. m.
LAFAYETTE-Berger stock company in ''Glori-
ana and Captain Huntingdon 2:15 and
5:15 p m
LYCEUM-"Wine, Woman, and Song" 2:l5 and
6:l5 p m.
AMERICAN LEAGUE PARK-Baseball, WASH
ington vs.. st. Louis. 1880 p.
THIRTEENTH STREET AND COLUMBIA ROAD
Baseball, Church League, $50 p. m.
CABIN JOHN BRIDGE-Haley's Band.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH-Children's Day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
s1.as to Baltimore and Return s1.a

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets sale
Saturday and Sunday, june and 7, limited
70 last train returning Sunday. June T. All
trains except Congressional Limited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
$500 to Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg; 5000 to Cumberland and Re-

Via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. leaving Wash
ington EOS a m. Sunday. June I. Stopping at
principal Metropolitan Branch points. Return
ing. leave Cumberland 6, Martinsburg g. and
Harper's Ferry $40 p. day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
Sra5 to Baltimore and Return Every
Saturday and Sunday, Via B. e. O.
R.R.

All train both ways, both DAYS. except Royal
Limited, leaving Washington 9 and Baltimore
y:5e p. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind Bleeding, Protruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund your money II Pazo
Ointment fails 10 cure you. Fifty cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-21
The Cup Defender.

1t cannot be said that the name OIL
the new cup defender, in which so
much popular interest centers, has met
with n very enthusiastic reception. 1t
is not jeered at or condemned, to be
sure, but 1t is agreed that there is moth
ing particularly felicitous in the selec-
ton. 1t has no patriotic significance
and does not suggest .'the beauty and
mystery OF the ships and the magic of
the sea-" The comments agree, how
ever that Reliance" has business
like and confidence giving sound, and
superstitious yachtsmen-and about all
find much satisfaction in the fact that
the name contains eight letters. In the
IL international contests for this
cup, oil won by American boats, the
name of the winning yacht has in
seven instances been composed of eight
letters. These winning yachts have
been the America. Magic, Columbia.
Madeline. Mischief, Puritan, Mayflower,
Volunteer Vigilant, Defender, and
lastly the second Columbia which has
won the last two contests. Thus in
seven of the IL contests the winners
name has had eight letters.
In recent years the challenger also
has had an eight-lettered name, VAL
kyrie l., Valllyrie H., Shamrock I. and
Shamrock IL, and so yachtsmen ar
que that an eight-lettered name is a
mascot FOR the American and n hoodoo
for the British craft. 1t will be anoth-
er eight let.ered contest, this year, for
II the Reliance does not prove the
boat to put against the Shamrock Ill,
then the Columbia, or possibly the De-
fender will carry the American colors.
So on the eight-lettered theory, the
races are already won by the present
holders of the cup. but there are sew
eral other factors, which even super
stitious yachtsmen grant must be
considered. From the published des-
criptions of the challenger it is con-
cluded that his years races will be be-
tween boats of different types rather
than between two of the same type as
In recent years. Sir Thomas Upton is
full of confidence as usual, an engaging
trait with him. and the heartiest kind
of a welcome awaits him and the third
Shamrock on this side of the ocean.
The 18th series of races for the Amer
ica's cup will be the great international
sporting event of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-21

Those oncries of the administration,
the flag and the army. who, at n dis
tancc of 1000 miles from the Philippines
have convicted our soldiers there of
every form of inhumanity may be in
terestcd in the letter written to the
secretary of the Army and Navy Club
at Manila by II. II. Hartford, the Brit
ish consul at Manila who is now leav-
ing his post for home. 1t won't make
them vince as it ought to, for the hide
OF your true anti is not pierced by
any ordinary barb. He will probably
say 20. this old British soldier is
simply standing up for his profession"
but with others the letter will carry
much weight. The letter is published
In full in the New York Tribune and
one paragraph of 1t reads as follows:
"As an old cavalry and infantry
officer. / shall always remember with
great pleasure and pride my assoca-
ton In Manila with the most splendid
and humane army of our Anglo-Saxon
race on earth, and while as an English
man l naturally glory in your hours of
triumph and victory, my sympathy
with your trials is as strong as it is
with the British soldier, who. like your
own. has often to suffer from the
malignant and malicious falsehoods of
those who ought to support and honor
him."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-21
Paying for the Canal.

1t seems to worry some people lest
Uncle Sam will have trouble in raising,
or as a result of spending, the money
for the Panama canal. But it is a
way disturb business or increase the
burden of taxation. A payment of $780,
600, 600 is required at the start, and the
ratification of the treaty brings that
payment due in the near future. OF
this s40,000,000 will be to the Panama
company, a French corporation, and
| SO, 000O 900 to the republic of Colombia
These sums will probably be paid dur
ling the coming summer and it is ex-
lDected that they will be paid for out Of
the treasury surplus, without disturb
Ii ing the government deposits held by
the banks. The treasury itself now
holds s71,O00,O0O. in addition to the
amounts deposited in banks, and this
reserve sum will be considerably in.
creased before the canal payment be-
comes due. Although the money will
go to foreign holders in France ant
Colombia. it does not follow that i
will be sent abroad in gold. 1t mean
largely an exchange of credit. TIL
lsituation shows in striking fashion tn
financial strength of our government
For the actual building of the canal
bonds will be issued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-21
INFLUENZA AGAIN.
Another epidemic Of the Grip is
Anticipated.
Many Gases Reported Already in this
Part of the Country-A Common
Sense Remedy for the Disease
and Its Effects.

oenS6 nCHiCuy IOt LIE S'SSN~S
and Its Effects.
Owing to the climatic conditions this
year many physicians fear another cpl
demic of the grip, that form /, OF IN
fluenza which so many have capse to
remember. In some cases this disease
has run it's course with but little more
severity than hard cold. in others it
has caused acute sickness " In nearly
every case it hashleft d train OF after
effects more troublesome than the
disease itself. 1t is characteristic of
the grip that ordinary medicines will
not cure IT permanently. The patient
seems to have recovered and then suf-
fers a relapse more severe than the
first attack. The trouble in such cases
is that the disease was not thoroughly
eradicated from the system by the
treatment employed.
Miss C. A. Peck of No. 633. East
Fourteenth street, Minneapolis, Mimi,
had very severe attack of grip in
1889, and it left her Frustrated. II
could not get over that feeling of utter
exhaustion" she says, II had no am
bition to do anything and any little
eXertion made me out of breath and
irritable. Then I decided to try DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
and the first box made me feel better.
Four boxes restored me to my natural
good health
The after effects of the grip are often
worse than the disease and many times
they battle all efforts of the best
physicians to drive them out of the
system. Health is shattered-the
blood becomes poor, the flesh falls
away, the sufferer grows nervous and
irritable. and even slight eXertion
causes shortness of breath. These are
dangerous symptoms and indicate
that the system is in a state that in
vites pneumonia, bronchitis or even
consumption. DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People will quickly restore
the health after an attack of grip and
expel the lingering germs, and, work.
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system proof against the disease. DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
may be had of all druggists, or direct
by mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, NJ Y, fifty
cents box; six boxes for two dollars
and fifty cents.