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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-21

Austria. f2i; Hungary, ITO; Great Brit
ain, 1911 Holland. 1856; Italy, i0e; swe-
den, 10s. and Germany. 149.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-21

"lt is better to be born In January"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-21

Success Magazine for January con-
tains number OF important articles.
Through Robert d. Heinl Thomas A.
Edison describes his newest invention,
the concrete house. Frederick Upham
Adams begins his series, 1.-THE Romance
OF Tammany Hall" Samuel Merwln
describes the efforts OF the Chinese 10
throw on the opium curse. and Frank
bayant lays bare Thomas w. Lawson's
record az prophet preventing the
Next Panic" by David Graham Evans,
advocates government guarantee OF ma
tlonal bank deposits. In the line Of ne
lion are: TO XIII the President" by
y. Spence De pue; "Paulln's Little
Brother" by Adds Dunbar, and Len
tala, by W. c. Morrow. A new de-
partment is Edwin Markham's Eyrle,"
editorials by the well known poet upon
current topics. The editor announces
that Mr., Markham may write as he
pleases and on any topic regardless OF
The editorial policy OF the magazine.
This Ia certainly novel arrangement.
The cover design Is by J. @, Ioyendeck-
eL-Washington Square. New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-21

The World Almanac and Encyclope-
dia for 1905, the twenty-fifth annlvor-
sary number of that well known refer
ence book, has just been issued. This
year IT is much larger, more complete
and comprehensive than ever before,
about 1000 facts and figures which
may be depended upon as being abso-
lutely accurate and right up to the last
minute of 1907. 1t Is a veritable library
Of universal knowledge between two
covers. The World Almanac is In use
IN the public schools OF Greater New
York, has been adopted by most all the
normal schools and hundreds of public
the country II Is certainly a book that
should be In every library and In every
home.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
GRANITOID WALKS
BEING CONSIDERED
Citizens Association Hurry Fall Improvement Plans to
Be Safe From SluSh and Danger on Dark
and lnclement Winter Nights

The first monthly meeting Of the Hills
dale Citizens Association was held in
odd Fellows Hail. Sumner road, last
Thursday evening. The committee on
streets and roads reported that the
Commissioners have approved the re-
quest for the improvement of the foot
walk on Nichols avenue, between How
ard and Sumner avenues.
The walks are to be repaired with
gravel wherever required. and a pipe Is
TO be laid across Sumner road at the
intersection OF Nichols avenue, thus lev
cling over dangerous gutter which has
existed at this crossing.
The Commissioners also informed the
committee that the street railway COM
pany has been requested to place a suit
able plank crossing at the corner Of
Nichols and Sumner avenues. The com
mittce on water and sewers reported
that the Commissioners failed to grant
a petition for an extension Of a sewer
from Nichols avenue 70 the ternni nation
of Sumner road on the ground that
Sumner road is not a public thorough
fare
No sewer construction can be ordered
until the street Is dedicated. A commit
tee composed of A L. Craig. Charles
Z. Howard, and Allen T. Jackson was
appointed TO ascertain the status OF
the streets, and devise. if possible,
means Of removing the handicap that is
said to be retarding improvements.
A letter from the Commissioners in
response 70 a request for additional fire
alarm boxes, was read by the secretary.
The erection Of box on Howard ave
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

nue., near the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road tracks, was authorized, and an
other on Norris road when sufficient
funds are appropriated.
A COmmunics tiOn was read from the
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens
Association requesting the Hillsdale As
ISOLATION to join with the several Citi-
Zens organizations IN making a test
gas and electric companies have the
right to charge the consumer for the
connection from the middle Of the street
20 the meter.
\ letter was read from the East
Washington Citizens Association en-
closer Intercourse among the several
citizens associations, and extendins
a cordial invitation TO attend their
meetings. Henry Mathews protested
liquor dealers in connection with the
sale of intoXiCants through agents. who.
he claimed, peddle the liquor from
house TO house in wagons.
He also called attention to the large
number OF insane patients roaming the
streets. The matter was referred 10
the executive committee for action.
The association passed resolutions in
dOrsing the work OF the tuberculosis
congress. and directed the secretary TO
send letters 70 the several churches
urging q visit TO the exhibit in the New
National Museum.
The school committee reported that
the attendance at the night school was
tttv-siX the opening night There are
three teachers, and members We're urged
cure another teacher.
The committee IN charge Of the picnic
given last June by the association re-
ported a success The meeting was pre-
ton was by the chaplain, Rev. C II.
Parker
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

LAUREL, Nd, Oct. LAMENTATIONS
are out for the wedding Of Miss Julia
Shaffer, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. a. c..
Saafer, TO hurry W. Glenn. on Octo-
Der Is. in Washington.
The Rev. and Mrs. T. A. tombstone
are visiting relatives in Stamford, Conn.
Miss Carrie Conteua has returned
from a visit TO relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Bertha Butler is visiting friends
in Richmond. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. A. Pettltt have closed
their home on Lafayette avenue. and.
with their family. have removed TO
Baltimore for the winter months.
Mrs. Mary A Bond Is visiting her
daughter IN Baltimore this week.
CuTley are attending the Hagerstown
Iair.
Mss Mary Ashby IS vi ting her sis
te;, Mrs: Samuel Waters. at Burtons-
ville Nd
Norman Ellis, Of Baltimore. spent
Sunday with his mother here.
Miss Alice Crane. Of Baltimore. IS Wis
ting her brother. Mr.. w NJ Crane. on
Montgomery street
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass Kellogg. OF
Chicago. are visiting relatives here.
Miss RosaIie White has returned from
a pleasant visit 70 her sister at Chase.
Miss Mary Gilbert has resumed her
studies at the Hannah Moore Academy.
Miss Mabel Connolly is visiting Miss
Geneva Curley.
Mrs. Jones and Miss Nellie Gibson
recently visited IN lower Prince George
county. where they were tho guests OF
Mrs r +. White.
Miss Annie 7. Harding, Of Washing
ton. is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
=. \ Harding. near Laurel
Mr.. and Mrs, J. NJ winnemore are
visiting friends In the North
Mrs. a. Boose has returned from q
visit to her sister. Mrs George CUrley
Here.
Nj W. r Musteal visited relatives
in Laurel the past week
Tie Rev. and Mrs q. W Alexander
are visiting relatives in Philadelphia
and Berwyn. Pa
Former Mayor and Mrs Edward
Phelps We're the recent guests Of friends
and relatives in Baltimore
Miss Bessie Martin is the guest OF
friends in Washington
Mrs Henry StarklaUf is the guest Of
her parents IN Baltimore
Harry Phelps is slowly recovering
from his recent severe illness OF ty-
phOid fever.
Henry StarSlauf the guest Of friends
in Toledo. Ohio
Miss Marie HartsOck Is the guest Of
her brother In New York
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
WANT MONEY FOR
FIRE ENGINE HOUSE

An item is TO be included in the Com
missloners' annual estimates to Con
gress providing for an appropriation of
81, 800 to be used in erecting a chemical
fire engine house in Randle Highlands
IN asking for this appropriation the
Commissioners are complying with a pc
tition from the residents OF Randle
Highlands and the vicinity, and are fol-
lowing the recommendation Of Fire
Chief Belt, who, in his estimates. urged
the erection Of this house. When this
engine is established it will serve Ran
die Highlands. Twining City. and the
far eastern section of the city, which
has become thickly settled in the last
few years.
The funeral Of Mrs. John W. Middle
ton, who died Thursday. was held Sun
day afternoon at 3 O'Clock at the Ana
costa NJ. r. Church. Mrs. Middleton
had been a resident of Anacostia for
nearly seventeen years. She was the
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
FRIENDS GATHER
At ANNIVERSARY
Honored Citizen of Rockville
and Wife Celebrate
Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Fry ceIe-
brated their golden wedding a few
evenings ago, at their home near Rock
Vile. The home was beautifully deco
rated with chrysanthemums and golden
rod. A fine dinner was served. Mr.. and
Mrs Fry and their family came here
from Loudoun county. Va. twenty years
ago, and with one daughter the couple
stiH reside at the fine old homestead.
Good fortune has attended throughout
their fifty years Of married life, and
they are stiH hale, hearty, and happy,
and are held In the highest esteem by
a very large circle Of friends.
The following guests were with them
at the celebration OF their anniversary:
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas J. Packard.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mcfarland, Misses
Hattie and Annie Mcfarland, Arthur
Mcfarland. Mr.. and Mrs Elwood Wilt.
Miss Bessie Lyddane, Dr.. and Mrs.
Otis Linthicum, Mr.. and Mrs Wash
ington Hicks, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry POss,
Mrs Edwin Monday, Mr.. and Mrs.
George c Fly, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A.
Hurley. Mr.. and Mrs Winfield S. Ma
gruder. Miss Daisy Magruder, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Veirs, Thomas Bsiley and
son, Mr.. and Mrs. HOskinsOn, Mrs.
Wells. Mrs John W. Keys, Thomas
Keys. Mr.. and Mrs Edward Ward, Mr.
and Mrs. Harrison Ward, all Of this
county, Mr.. and Mrs. ". p. Davis, OF
Mrs George Q. HOugh. OF Washington
Mrs. r D Mcfarland. or Philadelphia:
Miss Ruse. Of Washington, and Mrs.
CrOnise. OF Bethesda
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

The Garfield Citizens Association met
last Thursday evening at the residence
of A. l. Smith, Anger place. All Of
fcers were reelected by acc'amation.
They are: A W. Carroll. president. A.
I. Smith, vice president; D. II. Barnes.
treasurer: +. s. Ambush, seTgeant-at-
arms; James Young chaplain. and W,
H. Lewis, secretary
In adopting the report Of the commit
tee on streets and lights, Of which \.
L. Smith IS chairman, a vote of thanks
was rendered for the work accomplish
ed.
It was reported that request had been
made uDOn the Commissioners IOr an
appropriation 10 grade Bruce place. and
also that additional street lights be
furnished The committee on public
schools, W H Lewis. chairman. sub
mittad a report. a communication from
the Commissioners was submitted. snow
ing that the preliminary plans Tor the
new school building were being pre-
pared, and stating that the work OF
construction would be pushed as rap
IDLY as practicable
A letter from Assistant Superintendent
Of Schools Hughes advised the assoCIa-
tiOn that an item for the purchase or
additional land for the school site at
Garfield had been included in the est
mates Of theN Board Of Education. as
recently requested. It was also reported
that the present school building had
been moved back TO make room for the
new structure.
A letter from the Rhode Island Ave
nue. Suburban Citizens Association re-
uuesting cooperation IN It's night on
connections, was referred to a commit
tee.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
WOMAN SUCCEEDS
AS BRITISH BARON

LONDON. Oct 17.-By the death or
Lord Herries his daughter, the Duchess
OF Norfolk, succeeds as Baron Of Her
ries. Under English law the success
sion TO peerages is generally 10 de-
scendants Of the body male" but in
some cases the female line IS also in
cluded in the right to the title. failing a
male heir.
OF women to peerages is that II there are
more than one female heir the tile is
held in allegiance until there Is only one
female heir left alive or unless the King
specially indicates which Of the heirs
Is 10 inherit the peerage-
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
PICTURE PURCHASE
RECALLS A STORY

THE HAGUE, Oct 1.-THE purchase
Of Franz HAS Family Group" By the
London National Gallery at the prlcs
OF 10000. recalls the fact that the
great Dutch painters most famous pc
lures were stored for years in the base
meut OF the Harlem city hall without
anybody caring whether miidew or yer
min destroyed them
Franz Halls Portrait OF Peter Wander
Nersch," now the property Of Lord
RothbrOOke, was auctioned on AT L5sid-
en- IN 1772. for s.. The same artists
Johannes AerOniusf' brought IN Berlin.
in I7s6, 81 at an auction Of Dutch Pic
lures.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
BROOKLAND

King David Lodge. No. Is. F. A. A. NJ.
entertained a large audience with a Do
lite vaudeville in the Broollsnd town
hall last Friday evening. The proceeds
Of the entertainment were for the bene-
mt Of the temple building fund.
A grand New England dinner for the
benefit OF the Broc kland League was
given last Friday evening al l243 New
ton street Quite a large sum was
realized.
The Farther Lights Society met at
the Brookland Baptist Church last Sat
urday evening.
The first meeting Of the Girls Friend
" Society was held last Friday even
ing at the home Of Miss Katherine
Davis, Of Perry street
Mr.. Macray. Of Irving street, has re-
turned from a short business trip to
New York
Miss Gather. Of Ninth street, had as
her guests during the past week a num-
Der Of relatives from Philadelphia
On Tuesday evening last the Brook
land brotherhood held its first meeting
after the summer months at the Bap-
tist Church. Sixty members were en-
tertained with speeches, songs. and a
banquet. Mrs. J. l. Sherwood, preSi-
dent of the brotherhood, presiding.
Speeches relating to the work. aims.
and purposes Of the brotherhood were
made by Rev. w. O. Millington. pastor
Of the Baptist Church, and Messrs.
Sherwood. Quinn, Barnes, Lawrence.
Johnson, Judge Chiesman, Long, Lord.
Lynch. and Boss. Songs were sung by
Charles Perry. and hymn by the
brotherhood The business Of the even
ing consisted chiefly of the election of
officers, who were as follows: John \.
Gross, president; Frank H Jackson,
vice president: 3. E Hutchinson, secre-
tary, and Louis Melius, treasurer
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
Garfield Citizens Association
Thanks Successful Committee

daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Souders,
Of Fulton county, Pa. She leaves two
children. Tho funeral services were
conducted by the Rev Joseph A LETTERS,
assisted by Rev Charles +. Guthrie.
The interment was made in Congress
sional Cemetery A nUmbe Of relatives
Of the deceased from Baltimore and
Philadelphia were present II the last
rites.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Simpson, who have
sold their home Capitol View. at he
head Of L street. AnacostIa. and who
intend to become residents OF Mt. Pleas
ant. where they have purchased a res
idence, were given a farewell party re-
Gently by the Willing Workers Club
Of the Garden Memorial Presbyterian
Church. Mr. Simpson is one Of the Of
hcers Of the Presbyterian Church In
AnacOstia, and Mrs Simpson has been
ISOLATED with the work Of that church
and the Florence CritJendeu Home in
Washington for some time. They viii
continue as members of the local
church
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
RECOVERING AFTER
FALL FROM WINDOW

Louis A. Manley, twenty-six years
Of age. whose home is in Anacostia,
was seriously injured last week by
falling from the secOnd-story window
OF premises 1901 Thirteenth street north
west. He was running some telephone
wires into the house when he accident
ly lost his balance and fell, sustaining
injuries TO his back and ankle The
injured man was taken 10 the Emer-
gency Hospital for treatment and is
improving.
The brick building on the north side
Of Good Hope road, opposite Nichols
avenue, which property will be used
in conjunction with the southern ap-
proach Of the new Anacostia bridge,
viii be removed next week. Some diff
Guilty was experienced by the District
in obtaining possession OF this property
as the occupant held lease on the
property and refused to move unless
paid a good price for the remainder of
his term. An amicable agreement has
been reached by the District and the
owner and his tenant, and the work of
be started next week. Only a portion
Of the building will be RACED.
Rev. George NJ. Cummings, pastor of
the Garden Memorial PRESBYTERIAN
Church, who attended the sessions of
the washington Presbytery at German
town, Nd, last week, Of which he
was chosen moderator, has returned
to his home, go Thirteenth street, Ana
costa MI and Mrs Alexander b
Garden, of Minnesota avenue, also at
tended the meetings Of the Presbytery.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
OUGHT TO BE.
.e is an inventor.

IIF Is an IIINtUIUT.
Has he invented anything lately?''
Yes, he has just applied for a patent
that there should be a great deal Of
money in"
What is the nature of it?r
1T is O Toy savings bank."-Exchange
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
Want Information
Quickly?
Phone Main $3.50"
and ask for The
Times Bureau Of Information

A special department for the pur-
pose of assisting TIMES readers
wanting information of various
kinds. Stamped, self-addressed en-
velopes must accompany inquiries
requiring answers by mail No at
tention viii be given questions re-
lating to minor personalities of the
stage, republishing of poems or
quotations or solving of mathemati-
cal problems, etc.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
Business Meeting Is Held
by Columbia Baptist
Church Society.

At a meeting of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety Of the Columbia Baptist Church
last week. the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. E
J. Galphin, president; Mrs. George
Stambaugh. vice president; Mrs. Z. J.
Northrop. honorary president. and Mrs.
Ida Hawxhurst. secretary and treasury.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

Miss Bertha X. Adams has returned
TO her Falls Church home, after a
delightful visit to relatives in Winches-
ter. Middletown. and Hume, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

Mrs- c. L Turner and family, after
a pleasant summer with her brother,
Tasker Weir. Of Falls Church, have re-
turned to Washington for the winter.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

MI. and Mrs. Granville Adams. OF
Falls Church. had as their house guests
this week Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Carper
and Mr.. and Mrs. Mark II. Reid. Of
WASHINGTON, D Q.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

Rev A. J. Porter, Of the Baltimore
district filed the pulpit of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church last Sunday and
preached a most able and instructive
sermon 10 a large number of his old
church members, who are always
pleased TO have an opportunity 10 hear
him.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

y
Mr.. and Mrs. GIenwOod Allen, Of Il
W street. IS confined to his home by in
turies received Wednesday afternoon
by falling from a tree while gathering
persimmons. He has since been uncon-
sciOus at times, but hope Of his recovery
is expressed.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Afford, Of Nichols
avenue. were summoned recently to
Waldorf. Charles county, Nd, by news
OF the death Of James Adams. Mrs. Al
1ords father.
The four-year-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Beck. Of Chicago street.
fell few days ago while playing about
a cence near his home and broke his
arm
George Frederick has returned from
a visit 70 Warrenton ana Fredericks-
burg, Va
Dr.. Arthur c. Fitch. Of the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane, has gone
spend in New York.
John A. Logan Post, No. 13. Grand
Army Of the Republic, has arranged to
resume its meetings for the fall IN Ma
sonic Hall, Fourteenth and L streets.
Anacostia. John A. Logan Relief
Corps. No. :, continued its meetings
throughout the summer.
Miss LESSEE Browning has gone TO
Laurel Mills, Va. TO remain for sew
eral weeks with relatives.
Police Sergeant Charles A. Stevens,
of the Anacostia precinct, who recently
visited Niagara Falls, Toronto, Buffalo,
and Philadelphia, has returned to duty.
He was accompanied on the trip by
Mrs. Stevens and their little son Jesse.
Work is being FASTENED on the two
approaches TO the new Anecostia bridge
particularly with reference to the install
latiOn of the street railway system. The
work is faTtheSt advanced on the north
ern, or city approach to the bridge,
where Eleventh street southeast passes
onto the structure. The iron yOlxes have
ben put in place and the street car rail
ley system that VIII be continued across
the bridge. The tracks have already
ben laid on the bridge
The AnacOstia Baptist Church has ar
ranged to hear further candidates for
the position of pastor before making a
selection The names of those ministers
who will come here to officiate are now
DcluS lSAeu bE the commute IN charge.
The church has named a committee to
deal with the recognition Of the Twin
ing City Mission as one Of the churches
Of the denomination.
Announcement is made that the rite
of confirmation Will be administered In
St. Theresa's Church November % next.
It is expected that large class of both
children and grown people will receive
the sacrament.
The Bryan and Kern Democratic Club
Of AnacOstia will hold a political rally
at OxOn Hill District, Nd, near this
place, on Thursday evening at o'clock.
There will be a number Of prominent
speakers present to address, the crowd.
Rev. NJ. p. Egan, assistant pastor of
st. Theresa's Church, Thirteenth and V
streets, is stopping in Baltimore for a
few DAYS
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

J. d. Adams. after a visit TO Rich
mond, Va. during which he took in the
State fair. has returned to his Falls
Church home.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

DR.. J. L. Marschalk and wife, who
have been occupying the new home Of
Miss Tina Merriheld, on Columbia
street, have subleased the house. and
returned 10 the city last Thursday.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

Dr. S. s Luttreu and family have
returned to Washington, D. c. for the
winter.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

The Rev. DR. Garland. of Richmond
Va, will assist the Rev. w. S. o. Thorn
as. of Columbia Baptist Church. al
Falls Church in a protracted meeting in
December.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Warfeld have
announced the engagement Of their
daughter, Miss Cornelia Isabelle 70
Cfreenbury @. Griffith. the wedding to
take place November In Neelsville
Presbyterian Church After a wedding
trip the young couple Will make their
home at LaytOn-ville-
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

Miss Marjorie Grimes. OF BOyds. is
the guest OF Miss Elsie SChwering. at
the home Of Mr.. and MIS- W. E. Nor
gan, Of Rockville
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

The new Rockville Baptist Church.
dedicated last Sunday, was erected at
a cost Of $4,000 half OF which vas sub
scribed by Hon. Spencer c. Jones. whose
father. Rev Joseph H Jones. was the
first pastor, serving for more than fifty
years. \ handsome memorial slab has
been erected In the church in honor
Of the first pastor, and the following
membership at the time the church was
or1auized-OCtober %. 1871: William
C1ingan, Joseph Il. Jones, William Sed-
wick Mary BraddCck. Dr. William
Brewer. William Chis%ell, Sarah CHS
well, Willy James, Martha James, Prud-
elce Jones. Jesse Leach. Sarah Leach,
Abraham Stallings. and Sarah Stallings-
a new corporation has been organ
lied at POolesville under the name OF
the Montgomery Telephone Company,
with Howard @. SpUrTieT as president
A y. Trundle, vice president. and
Reginald J. Darby, etary-treasurer
The company viii erect telephone lines
in Mont gOmery. Howard, Frederick, aid
Carroll counties
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

The Bryan and Kern Democratic Club
Of Anacostia will hold a political rally
al OxOn Hill District, Nd, near this
place, on Thursday evening at o'clock.
There will be a number Of prominent
speakers present to address, the crowd.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

Announcement IS made that the rite
of confirmation Will be administered in
st. Theresa's Church November % next.
It is expected that a large class of both
children and grown people will receive
the sacrament.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

William T. Parrot and his mother and
brothers have taken possession Of the
Westcott home that he recently pur-
chased.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

A comedy in four acts. entitled
school" was given in the Rockville
opera House Friday evening by the
Rockville Woman g Club.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

/ Mrs. Newell. Of Washington, IS visit
! ing her mother, Mrs. Howard Larcombe.
/ Of THIS place.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18

Mss Alice Riggs. Of this place, is on a
visit 20 relatives at BTightwOOd. D. c.