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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
COAL BIDS CAME TOO HIGH.
No Purchases for District Made on
the Chloriic Analysis Basis.

According TO the annual report OF N. c
Hargrove. property clerk of the District
the method Of purchasing coal upon the
basis Of its calorihc value. as suggested
by the National Advisory Board, a branch
Of the United States Geological Survey.
did not meet with the success anticipated
When the bids were received they were
found 10 be 50 much IN excess (about
N,10 over the prices quoted on a like
quantity and quality OF coal under the
old form OF proposal. that the Commits
siouers rejected them. and readvertised
for proposals under the old form of bid
ding. Bids were received at a much more
reduced figure than those received under
the analysis basis, and contracts were
entered into under this form.
Under the same general class the bids
received for furnishing the District with
wood were 50 much in excess Of the
prices heretofore paid that all were re-
jected and new proposals invited. These
also were rejected and as yet no con-
tract has been let for wood
The total amount of expenditures by the
property clerk during the last nscal year
was Sl.0S9, 3N62. Some OF the items are:
Boots and shoes. S3.926I9: car tickets.
S2,175; Jersey bull. $50: dry goods. 81. $50:
furniture and house furnishings. $3.50,
groceries. $3O,379.ol; ice. Si.G392D: musical
instruments, horns. &c. $50; poultry and
fish. S2,903.9l. and newspapers and maya
zines, S23J.34
The following increase in salaries Of the
Office force IS recommended ". H
ONeill, deputy property clerk, from $3.50
10 Sl,N0; ". J. Winner, clerk. from 81.
TO $l1O; +. J. Dermody, laborer. at $3.50
to $500; Walter Crawford laborer. from
SG00 TO $40 An appropriation for two ad-
ditional clerks at 800 each is also recon-
mended
Mr.. Hargrove calls attention to the
necessity of a wharf for the storage Of
sand and gravel, for which an apprO-
priation Of 5000 is requested.
The Districts new property yard at
Delaware and Florida avenues northeast
will be ready for the storage Of cOnstruc-
ton materials during the current fiscal
year, and the yard at Third and Parker
street northeast. now rented for that pu--
pose, will be abandoned The commits
siOners have also selected a site on D
street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets southwest for the erection of a
new cement warehouse, plans for the
construction of which are in course Of
preparation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
MAJ. ARMIES INDIGNANT.
Rcsents WHstebHsI1et Treatment OF
His letters 20 Commissioners.

His Letters 10 Commissioners.
Pumpkin heads and incompetent sub
ordinates," are terms applied to certain
District officials by Maj. George A.
Armes. Of Fairfield. in "a letter yesterday
submitted TO Commissioner NacfarIand.
The Majors latest communication is in
response TO the following letter recently
received by him from the Commissioners.
Referring TO your complaint OF the
18th ultimo, Of delay in the construction
Of a sewer in AlbemarIe street and kim
dred matters. which was duly received.
the Board Of Commissioners direct me
to state that the communication has been
consigned to the wastebasket. which will
be the receptacle for all similar letters
received from you.
(Signed) Wv. TINDALL. Secretary"
IL order 10 assure himself that his
letter Of yesterday would be read before
going in the wastebasket Major Armes
delivered it in person 10 DR.. TindaH His
letter Is, in part, as follows:
Having donated over S1O00O0 worth of
land for wide streets and avenues. with
the promise that they would be improved
With sewers. water mains. &c, and hav-
AlS SeeH sixteen years pass ana the
streets allowed 70 grow up with bushes
and briars and the assessments increased
to more than six times the amount 7
had 10 part with at the time Of the do
nation to the District with no oppor-
tunity to build or improve or utilize my
land. makes me think that it is high time
something was done for the Improvement
Of this section"
According TO officials Of the Engineer
Department the Majors recent letters
We're Of tone as to demand such treat
ment on their part.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
FLOCK TO SEE The BALLOON
Signal Corps Work Like Circus Day
to School Children.
Bigl Yellow Bird of War VIII Make
Flight Between 1 and 2 O'Clock
This Afternoon.

The most popular place for children in
the southeast these days is the mess-like
eminence just east Of the gas works at
Twelfth and NJ streets. above the Penn
sylvania railroad tracks.
II is just Ike circus day. because the
United States Signal Corps is playing
with a great. yellow war balloon there
each afternoon. and the small children. in
the schools I'm the neighborhOod. can
hardly wait until dismissal time to flock
over to the hill 10 see IL the great gas
bag has made an ascent.
The work which is being done under
the direct supervision Of Capt Charles
De I. Chandler. and Pilot J. c. Mccoy.
an aerOuaut Of international reputation.
is progressing rapidly.
Details Of ten men are being taught the
art OF filling floating. and packing the
balloon. and the special lessons, IL is be-
lieved, will eventually result in the for
nation of a balloon corps. the equal OF
those in European countries, where work
with balloons Is much farther advanced
than in this country.
The instruction yesterday consisted In
pointing out how 10 properly care for the
bag. how to debate II, and how TO repair
what damage may be done to the net
work of cords that traverse the face OF
the balloon and support the car In which
passengers ride.
A flight was intended yesterday, as a
climax 10 the lessons, but was postponed
until 1870 this afternoon, because of the
unusually high wind. Hundreds of chill
dren were disappointed. and when II was
finally decided the trip would be held of.
and permission was granted the juvenile
spectators 10 get inside the wire that re-
strains the public from getting close
enough 10 become tangled in the ropes
and making a compulsory trip skyward.
The youngsters crowded about the bag.
which was Juggling at its scores of sand
ballast bags, poking their fingers into II
and feeling Of even the strings with awe
The balloon is made of yellow oiled
silk, is about thirty feet in diameter, and
is a perfect sphere when inflated. Each
square OF silk measures a yard each way,
and the sections are stitched and glued
together. There is no possible chance 10
guide ii when once in the air. but Capt.
Chandler is confident that after these ex-
periments are completed. the government
will take up the matter of dirigible bal
looms.
Only Capt Chandler and Pilot Mccoy
will make the ascent to-day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY

To Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News. and sn
points South-Norfolk and Washington night steam
ers every evening in the year at $50, and day
steamer daily at S a. m
To Mount Vsnon-steamer Manchester daily. 10
a. m and 2:3O p m. from Seventh street wharf
Chesapeake Beach-See time table,
To Rock Creek Bridge Geological Park Chevy
Chase. and kensingt0n-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes.
To Alexandria-Feuy steamer Lackawanna every
hour and a half from 6 q. m. to p. 10.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
LIE CUYER CASE IS HEARD.
Petition to Compel Granting of
License Argued.

Chief Justice Clabaugh Will carefully
consider the law creating the excise
board Of the District of Columbia before
rendering his decision on the petition for
a writ Of mandamus, filed by Thomas r.
lie Cuyer, proprietor of the Columbia Ho-
tel. TO compel the issuance of a bar-room
license for his place of business. At the
conclusion of the hearing yesterday.
Justice Clabaugh reserved his decision.
When Mr.. lie Cuyer sought to renew
his license last November the chief of
police was asked to report to the excise
board on the character of the place and
the persons fTeQuenting it. This report is
attached TO the boards answer, and gives
the place bad name. although il ad-
mits that no conviction for violating the
excise law was obtained since 1891.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
CANDIDATES GET HONORS.
New POst-OfFlces Named for Presi-
Dental Aspirants.

Straw votes being in order TO show the
way the Presidential winds are blowing.
a canvass Of the post-offices Of the coun-
try shows that seventeen are named
Roosevelt. fourteen Fairbanks Zone of
these in Alaska, eleven Taft, six Can
non. six Hughes, six Foraker, three La
Toilette. and two COrtelyOu
Taft scored last week in Idaho, follow
ing his trip to the Pacific Coast, and La
Toilette had one named for him in Wis
consin yesterday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
CHINA EXPECTS TO SEND WI.
Former Minister'S appointment Is
Gazetted.

The announcement from Pekin that WI
Ting-fang had been gazetted for appoint
ment as Minister to the United States
caused no surprise at the State Depart
ment.
In fact. it was anticipated While this
government has received no formal an
nouncement from the Chinese govern
ment that Mr.. WI has been selected for
the post there will be no protest against
his return Although it is a policy fol-
lowed by most countries to ask the gov
eminent to which a Minister is to be ac-
credited if he win be acceptable this
course Is not always followed by China
In fact, diplomatic etiquette requires it
only in the appointment of an -Ambassa-
dor. The policy followed by China is
to officially announce the appointment of
a Minister ard then give the government
to which it is desired TO send him an op-
portunity to make protest II it desires.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
JURY TO DETERMINE SANITY.
Asylum Authorities Ordered to Pro-
duce Mrs. Morrow I'm Court.

Mrs. Imogene Morrow, who. it is
claimed. is sane and has been detained
at the Government Hospital for the IN
sane because of the absence of Super
intendent White, no one being willing to
take the responsibility Of her releas SO,
viii be brought to court tomorrow morn
ing I'm obedience to an order signed yes
terday by Chief Justice Clabaugh. at the
request Of Attorneys RalstOn and Sid
dons, her counsel
The order Of the court directs the hos
pital authorities to have Mrs. Morrow
in court in order that her present mental
condition may be passed on by a compe-
tent jury
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25

Tn addition 20 the changes made in the
courses NJ the business high school some
change has been made I'm each Of the
ether high schools In the academic high
schools the normal school courses have
been abolished. in compliance with the
order Of the board of education allowing
the entrance of pupils 10 the normal
schools from any four years course In
those schools
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25

BY the terms Of the VIII of Fannie
Johnson, dated July 10, 1905. and FLED
yesterday for probate. requests Of 81
each are made to three nephews. and the
remainder Of the estate is given to Mar
garet Z, Ferguson. Simon Lyon is named
as executor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
SCHOOL ROLLS FILL RAPIDLY
Attendance Yesterday Indicates In
crease for Year of 1000.
Normal Courses In High schools
Board Of Education order.

Notwithstanding the downpour Of rain
on Monday. the opening day OF the pubic
schools. there was within 200 pupils Of the
largest number reached during the pre-
cediag year. Yesterday. however. this de-
fciency was made up. and It Is expected
that by next Monday this attendance
will exceed that Of last year by at least
10 thousand.
The enrolment Monday, as contrasted
with last year, was:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
Music Mt HarVey'a
from s to midnight.


Is the purest and best medicinal whisky
on the market Physicians recommend II.
Phone Main 20S2-JOSepE 2. Fegan, 406
9Th st. nw.-for a full qt., 81 delivered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
Bread 'That's Uniformly Satisfactory

Every loaf Of Jno. G. Meinberg's Bread
Is the same-its quality and goodness never
vary. Scientifically made with highest
grade materials. Bakery, 7l6 1Ith Sc.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25

Smoked Western Shoulders PIC; Bulk
Shoulders, 911c; Fat Back, SC; Picnics.
91zc; Pure Lard. 12c. J. 7. D. Pyles' Ii
Stores.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
PurissImn q Superior nc WhIakr
The WIre Ones Do Tsirrt YY-hnt nthe,

Ripe with age and of the mellOwest de-
velOpment. A whisky OF medicinal value
VIM. Cannon, 1925 7th St Phone n. SIS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
Host Effective Floral Work

Consult GUIDE about floral decorations
for weddings. Skilled artists. I214 +.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at Par
best Sugnr-Cured Hams. I5c Lb.i

Hotel, Summer Garden, Rathskeller. n.
Y. ave. and 11th st +. Endres, Prop,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
Big DEAL IS CLOSED
Sale of WeStmOPeland Apart
ment House Made.
1862, 1875 IS THE PRICE PAID

with Fifty-eight suites
Sold 10 Company Operating the
Highlands - Structures VIII BE
Connected with Covered Passage
way-One May BE Utilized as Hotel.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
USE HONEST SCALES
Coal and Ice Men Careful of
Violating Law.
REPORT OF SEALER HASKELL
Close Watch on Dealers, and Recent
Arrests Have Had "a SaIutaTy Effect
on Produce Vendors and HUeksteTs.
Poor People the Greatest Sufferers
by the ShOrt-weIght Tricks.

Col w c. Haskell. sealer Of weights
and measures, in his annual report. sub
mitted TO the Commissioners yesterday.
calls attention to various fraudulent
methods coming under the notice Of the
inspectors Of his department The Off
Gals, he states, are required to keep on
the alert for any coal or produce buck
sters. ice dealers. junk and rag dealers.
and fruit vendors who may be violating
the law.
.One OF the most difficult tasks Of the
year" says the report, was to get GER
tain grocers to keep their scales. espe-
cially a certain computing scale. in bal
.anCe. Many and various ingenious de
vices are resorted TO for the purpose OF
pulling scales down to the advantage of
the dealer. A number Of fines have been
imposed in the Police Court. The Office
has had the hearty cooperation of the
Retail Grocers' Association in its efforts
TO enforce q compliance with the regu-
lariOnS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
Ice Now Full Weight.

With regard TO the sale of ice, TO which
the office has given special attention. the
report says:
The practice of using fraudulent scales
has been diminished and the dealers are
finding it cheaper to use correct scales
and to give fun weight than TO pay the
penalty imposed, which has in many in
stances, been severe. OF course there
are, and always will be- INSCRIPTIONS
persons who will endeavor to sell short
weight, but with close vigilance we nope
10 decrease the number 10 a minimum %
The total amount Of receipts for the
year was S2465l66. an increase of $3i552
over the preceding year. The inspection
numbered I.26l, an increase Of IZ65.
Col Haskell Tenews his recommends
ton that sheds of the umbrella type be-
erected on the space now used as a
wholesale producers market. between
Tenth and Twelfth and 3 and Little b
streets northwest. The building inspectO.
is preparing an estimate Of the cost OF
such structures, which will be forwarded
in q supplementary estimate
The report concludes with the state
ment that, in view of the increase Of
business, the sealer advises a reorgani-
cation OF the office, and will submit a
bill covering the matter
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25

do afterward-gO to Schneiders for Har,
Shell Grabs. Feasts nightly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25
Poorest People the Victims.

Conditions relative to the weight OF
coal have improved materially, and almost
without exception che dealers are careful
to send out full weight The greatest
fraud is practiced by the coal hucksters
who operate in the poorer districts. where
the most harm is done, as the poorest
people are the victims
The use of short measure crates or
boxes in the sale and delivery Of tomatoes
and fruits by shippers is becoming very
common. For the purpose Of getting i'm
formation relative 10 this, the sealer had
a large number of crates measured at the
several markets a few weeks since, and
found them not of uniform size, and a
large proportion OF them from a quarter
to a half peck short, which is unfair t.
the trade 1t is the opinion that all
crates or boxes. used by shippers 90 this
market should be of uniform size-21
inches long. Is l-2 inches deep, 4 iHrres
wide. inside measurement, for a bushel
measure. and ali parts of q bushel OF pro
pUTJiOnEJe size. All barrels used in Tie
sale OF produce or fruits should also Dee Of
uniform size and hold three bushels or
$50 pounds net a bill covering this mat
ter viii be submitted FOR your consider
alton
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-25

October S, 1907. Remember the date.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Millinery! Millinery!
We Save You Money!

A lady's Hat of quality for those who
demand refinement, elegance and ex-
c~lusiveness of style. 1t will be to
your advantage to Inspect our spring
and summer line, bearing in mind
the above facts. Also that our prices
are the lowest compatible with the
high standard of excellence. Begin
ming now, and for the entire season,
we will carry in stock a choice as
sortment. Please to show you.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22

Laces and Embroideries. They are
here representative of the leading
Lace and Embroidery centers. They
are here in answer to Fashions de-
mand for something different and
something exclusive.
A splendid assortment of new and
attractive designs in Lace and En-
broidery Collars for women at Csc.
A fine line of White Dotted Swiss, in
a splendid assortment of dots, suita-
BILE for waists or dresses. Special
values at 25:.
Plaid Suiting, excellent imitation of
wooden goods; plaids and checks.
Special values at l0c, 2Oc and 25c.
Hemstitched Cloth and Dresser
Scarfs; nicely made of pure linen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
New Skirts.

All smarlly trimmed A most re-
markable collection of exceedingly
dressy Skirts, which for variety Of
latest models and fabrics stand un-
paralelled in the history Of merchan-
disc. An extraordinary display of
fine values.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
New Silks.

Silks will be the reigning fabric Of
the year. Here you will find a com
plete stock Of all the plain weaves,
printed fabrics, satin faconnese,
mesallines, foulards, brooches, mar
~quisettes. An immense line Of nov
elites of every description suitable
for the popular eton jacket suit and
those delightfully."- stylish jumper
suits.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Jumper Suits.

Silk Jumper and Shirt Waist Suits
ip all the leading colors and styles,
hair line stripes and checks. These
are all handsomely trimmed and will
he attractive features. Price 1875 10
1000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
MOdish Skirts.

French Mesh Wolfe Skirts, with or
without silk drop skirts, Brilliant
Chiffon Taffeta Silk Skirts with
varied plating. Chiffon Panamas
in all the leading shades; hollywood
mixtures in all c%olorS; Misses Skirts
all siz IS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Eton and Pony Coat Suits,

all entirely new, made Of cloth in all
the most popular shades and an ex-
cellent line of mixtures; nicely fin
ished; Introductory sale price SIS
to $500.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22

Wide White Pure Linen Suiting,
adapted for making ladies' suits or
skirts. Don't miss this chance. 25c
to 100.
An excellent value in 36-inch Sheer;
soft 36 inch White Mercerized Lin
gerie Cloth for Waists or Dresses.
Special value 25c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Spring Waists

in wonderful p~rofusion, Lingerie
Waists, China Silk Waists, Brussels
Net Waists, White Lawn, Filet Lace
Waists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
New Wooden Fabrics.

For the past month there has been
daily arrivals of beautiful new fab
RIGS so that there is now abundant
choice for the woman who conlem-
plates an early spring suit or dress.
Everything You see here is an rSlrc
tally chosen fabric, picked for It's
beauty and bearing upon the trend
# style for spring.
Imported and Domestic English
Scotch and Tailored Suiting>; the
most varied and popular assortment
we have ever exhibited.
43-inch Shadow PIaids, in swell at
tractive designs, at SOC to LOO.
Beautiful Plaid Panamas, so desira-
BILE for the iaunty walking suit and
the Frenchy Jumper style dresses.
Linen Lawn, 36 inches wide, fine
sheer quality, excellent for waists,
shirt waists, suits and dresses; spe.
cial value at 40c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Shirt Waists.

Entirely new models in White
Lawn Waists. Some open back and
short sleeves; some open back and
long sleeves; some open front and
long sleeves. All the newest crea-
tons of Dame Fashion. An excel
lent display Of splendid styles. Price
SOC to 1900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Belts and Collars.

We have collected a beautiful ar
ray Of these dainty novelties. Every
fad and fashion is represented and
choice is unCOnfined
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22

A arge supply Of 40.inch white Per-
sian Lawn. This il extra soft and
sheer Suitable for all purposes. l0c
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Underwear
Fancy Ribbons.

For Sashes, Hair Ribbons, Hat Trim
minGs, Belts, etc. This line fills
every want, There's an immense
line here Of handsome fancy wide
Ribbons which are bound TO please
all. These are choice novelties di-
rect from the leading style makers,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22

New line Mems, Ladies and Misses
Spring Shoes are suggestive Of the
extreme care used in their selection.
We are showing Ladies Ribbon Ties
in a great variety, Ladies Pumps
are also in popular favor You will
find here Ladies Low Button Shoes
IN a selection of splendid styles, Our
shoes can he depended upon for
style, fit and comfort,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Spring Suits

in Tailored Daintiness, New Pony
Coats, Prince Chap Goats, New
Matinee Models.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Clothing for Young Men & Boys

Nothing fits and wears like the Per-
lection Clothing and costs no more
than other makes. 200 TO 1900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Hosiery

OF all kinds from the delicate lace
and silk varieties to the more sub.
stantlaI varieties for every day use.
We offer matchIess styles at low
prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22

Pony Coat Suits, Elton Suits and Jumper Suits or Ladies, Waists, Skirts & Coats.
kMm nG nD Departmental Mm wMd mdm u unusual efforts in providing styles that are not only exceptional their
du and Beauty bumkbham mmhhbhb mmhw prices %
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22

White mercerized wasting in plaids
dots and checks. Splendid for waists
and children's dresses. Special value
at 20c
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-22
Our Complete Line of Ready-to-Wear Garments.

Mkr ppw with nha shthLc exclusive mda stylish you cane @ any kdd RadcwurGm Carmen at every
possible price here is absolutely no limit to the different number Of styles dmwe al snvmgt Spg and there m
inn the range Of ps The TaLr Suits and SHna the pudmtnnd Americas napruhtn nmmn p@nttnM
t work. The Waists are mmd danm&s