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The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
REAL ESTATE NOTES

Boss & Phelps have sold the residence
Of A G. Neisie. at Il R street northwest.
to William II. Briel and Charles NJ
Werle. who viii occupy it as their home.
The house was built BY Mr.. Neisie about
three years ago for his home, and con
tains every modern improvement. The
price paid for the property was Ss.es9.
Willige. Gibbs & Daniel have scIG for
A S. WOrthington. lots 10 and Il. in
block ;. Of Moore & Barbour's addition
The lots have a frontage OF % feet on the
north side OF Rhode Island avenue. be-
tween North Capitol and First streets
northwest. by uniform depth OF 10
feet, TO S0-fo0t alley. It IS understood
that S. 500 was paid for the property. The
lots were purchased BY James Martin.
The builder, who viii improve them with
handsome brick residences.
Charles Conard will soon erect a two
story frame house at SS06 Oliver street
northwest, al an estimated cost OF sseo
". r Coon is about to erect for A p
Steward a two-story frame house at S7ST
oliver street northwest, accorosng to
plans prepared by Schneider & Hales.
The cost will be approximately $500.
J r HaisIip has taken out a permit
TO erect six two-story brick houses at .
to 81 FairmOnt street northwest 7
Wenig prepared the plans. The estimated
cost is $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
WILL DETERMINE STATUS.
Power OF District Commission Held
TO Be in DIspufe.

Owing 70 the friction that has already
sprung up between the local railway
lines and the District Electric Railway
Commission. it is understood the status
Of the latter body viii not be definitely
settled until fau.
Despite the fact that It's power has
bene ignored by the Capital Traction and
the Washington Railway and Electric
companies. the commission viii continue
70 perform its functions. Whatever steps
may be taken TO oppose the action Of the
two lines. the controversy viii not be
settled until the members Of the Inter
state Commerce Commission return here
in October.
We hope 70 be able % adjust mat
ters in such a way that the subcomnis-
sion can 90 ahead with its work" said
Chairman Knapp
In the meantime. the subcoumissio1
through its executive officer. viii con-
unue 70 investigate complaints against
the service accorded the public bv the
street railway lines and 70 bring suit for
alleged violations governing the reguIa-
tons OF cars
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

10 FoTt Monroe, Norfolk. Newport News ,nd IN
points South-NOrfolk and Washington s-ear,--
even evening n the year at So
Chew Chase Lake-Corcer1 b7 TTui.ai ss-,t.. NJ.
me Sand every evening. followed By dancing.
TTiisht excursions to Annapolis and Baltiuo-.
every day Trains leave egery half hour from M
teeuth and b streets northeast from 4 D n
TO koek Cre5a Bridge. Geological Park. Chew
Chase, and kensi1gton-Cars from Fifteenth So,
Gnd New York avenue eTery fifteen minutes
To AleXandria-Ferry steamer Lackxwarna ev.-,
hcur and = half from e. II - D n
To Fort Aysr. Arlington National CeDetsrv F.n,
Church. and Fairfax Court Houss-Cars from TzeIfth
street and Pennsylva1is avenue and Aqueduct
Bridge
Chesapeake Beach-See trains IN rsilroad scbedaI.
Mount Vernon and Marshall Han-Steamsr Cha-l~,
Manchester. daily except sunday. 10 a u and d
. %.
Steamer St. Johns for Colonial Beaeh-saszr5zv.
, p n; other days. except Monday. s,s a n
Steamer Queen Anne for River View ueek d.v.
70 a. n. 2.l5 and SIS p n: Sundays II a N
30 and SIS p Il
Steamer jamestown for forty-mile -aoonliaht TIN
down the Potomac River. daily. al D. n
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
WOULD FORM NEW BOARD.
Province wOuId BE 10 Take Charge
of Underground Work.

A recommendation that all underground
construction work Of the public service
corporations be made subject % inspec-
ton by the District. cost Of same 10 be
betrayed BY the several companies. was
made yesterday BY Engineer Conruis-
s-oner Jay J. Morrow T7le companies.
included are the Capital Traction Com
pany. Washington Railway and Electric
Company. Western Union Telegraph
Company, Postal Telegraph Company.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pa1y. and the Washington Gas Light
Company. 81
IN tile same connection the Commis-
sioneT made Recommendation that the
superintendent Of sewers. superintendent
OF the water department engineer OF
highways, and the electrical engineer con
stitute a board for the purpose OF de-
signing q systematic method FOR the
extension Of Underground construction IN
the District His idea IS that this board
shall also serve as az advisory board
70 pass upon all questions. which may
arise
SeisTies for The Inspectors would be
paid by the corporations desiring per
1nits for Underground construction De
posits are TO be required n advance for
the plan, Il enacted.
In the working season probably two IN [
speCtors VIII be required, and ONLY one
Tor the remainder Of the year. To carry I
out the plan the Commissioner estluat tes I
that from E.2O0 to $500 VIII be re-
Cuired-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
SUES FOR $1,6OO,OOO
Railroad Demands Payment
of Union Station Balance.
DISTRICT BOARD DEFENDANT
Philadelphia, Baltimore. and wash
iDgtoR Company Claims II Has
Completed Its Part OF Contract, but
Commissioner Fail to Comply
with the Act of Congress.

In an effort 10 compel the Commission
ers 70 deliver 10 the Secretary OF the
I Treasury a certificate for Sl.5oaeO0. set
ting forth that the New Union Station IS
now ready for occupancy. and that it is
entitled 20 the compensation authorized
by Congress. the Philadelphia. Baltimore
and Washington Railroad Company YES
terday instituted mandamus proceedings
against Commissioners AIacfariand. West.
and Morrow
The suit IS the outcome Of several in
efectual attempts on the part Of the COM
pany 10 obtain the monet promised upon
the completion Of its part Of the con
tract.
The act Of Congress Of February q 1903.
provided that S1,500.OOo should be paid the
railroad company when The new terminal
was ready for occupancy. but states that
before the money can be paid. the Com
nissioners must present 10 the Secretary
Of the Treasury a certificate duly signed.
stating that the company had completed
lis part in constructing the terminal.
Blame District Rulers.
As stated in the bill. the Commissioners
have withheld the certificate. alleging
that certain grade crossings have not
been eliminated. as proposed Through
Attorneys McKenney & FIannery. the
plaintiff declares it has been willing 70
perform its obligation under the statute
10 erect superstrUctUre. thus eliminat-
iES a certain grade crossing. but the plans
submitted have not been approved by the
District authorities and the viaduct pro
posed has not been sanctioned by the
Commissioner.
II IS alleged that these plans were pre-
sented the Commissioners three years
ago for the erection Of a viaduct over
New Jersey avenue. but they were
neither approved nor rejected. According
20 the bill, il is understood that the rsa-
son why no action was taken vas that
the Commissioners hoped 10 obtain >legis-
latlon from Congress whereby that por-
Ton OF Garfield Park crossed by New Jer-
sey avenue might be closed and converted
INTO property yard for the District
Claim Damage Has Resulted.
Il IS claimed that great damage IS being
lone the railroad company by the failure
u the Commissioners 20 pay the money
xhich, II IS alleged. IS Justly and legally
iue- The company claims that Il has not
1nly fulfilled every obligation imposed
upon It as a prerequisite TO the payment
IF the SI.50o,0o0 but has met the nesds Of
he people OF the District and the wishes I
II Congress IN spirit OF the utmost lib I
,raIity.
The Commissioners are given until Au- Z
gust 70 show cause why a writ Of man I
ian1s should not be issued against them. I
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Mr.. GRIFFIN LAID TO REST.
Late District AssessOr's Body In
TERED Mt Oak Hill.

The BODY Of Z. ". ". Griffin. assessor
OF The District who died Sunday. was
buried yesterday afternoon in oak HIN
CemeteTy- Masonic ceremonies were con
Quoted at the grave
Funeral services were held al he family
residence. 17I First street northwest a,
O'Clock Rev Lionel A WYE. assistant
rector Of Trinity Episcopal Church. OF
ficiated-
The pallbearers were as follows: Repre-
senting District assessors Office. Nrsrtbavr
Trimble and Louis @ Wilson: representing
Board OF Trade. William H singleton.
representing Washington Chapter. No
?. Royal Arch NIasons. Eugene Bern-
hard. past high priest: representing
" ashington CommanGeTy, No !. Knights
Iemplars. Dr- ". h Finley and George
Spransy- representing PentaIpha Lodge
A F and A NJ. Philip Reiter and v.
P Il Crews
Commissioners NIacfarland and West
and other officials OF the District govern
ment and a delegation representing the
Board OF Trade were present at the cere-
monies.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
WOMAN SUES ]. B. MILLER.
Claims He Raised Loan on Prop
erty without Her KNOWLEDGE.

Through her attorney, D. ". O'Don-
oghue, Mrs Martha Belt has fled suit
against ! Barton Miller. the deposed
secretary Of the First Cooperative
Building Association, 10 recover 500. al
legged 10 have been retained by Miller. out
Of a 800 loan on premises 1as Thirty
sixth street
The action was brought yesterday be-
fore Charles S BUndy. justice Of the
peace It is alleged that Miller raised
the money on her property without her
knowledge, and that she was unaware
OF the transaction until q notice was
received that six months interest was
due on her loan
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
afar Not Attend Thenter-

Franklin H Hough. OF IsS1 Kalorama
avenue northwest, made an engagement
some days ago TO 90 to the theater on
Thursday night He thoughtfUuy OBJ
tained the tickets beforehand. He Is not
so sure now whether he viii attend the
Performance On his way down town yes
terday afternoon. on a Connecticut ave
nue. car, he lost his pOcketbook. contain
ing the tickets and valuable papers.
Later he asked the police 10 assist in
the search for his tickets and other prop
erty
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
ChesapeaIze Beach I. Pon,,.,

The increased popularity Of Chesapeaka
Beach. even since the beginning OF the
present season, is remarkable. In Ioot-
Ing about for a place to get a real salt
water dip, people find that the beach e
Just what they desire. and there are now
many Washington people who have n,a5a
Il haoit TO go 10 the beach once or
twice week just for the sake Of the
salt water bathing The train se-vics
Is good, the cars clean and comfortable
and the ride 10 the resort is really one
OF its most pleasurable features. One Of
the features Of the cars Is that they have
lnoiFlooai wicker chairs. thus avoiding
the stuhfy hot plush seats common -
steam cars.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
PLACES OF INTEREST.

LihE1Ty Of CouETess-Open a. n to 10 D. n OF
secular days; from ?. n to 10 ?. n on Sundays
and on certain holidays.
Public Lih1ary-Open a Il to !. n: holidays.
a n to D n Sundays. 20 9 p n
Executive Mausion-Open 10 a. n to 2 D. n
United States Capitol-Open a. n to 80 D N
United States Treasury-Open 9 a. n. 70 D n
state. War and Navy DepartmeEts-Open g a. n
TO ? D m The original Declaration Of Independ-
ence IS IN the library Of the State Department.
United States Patent Once-Open a n 70 ?
p n.
Uaited States Psnsio- :szzssu-opeB . a. N to 4
United States Past-on.ce-Open SAINT tozpn
Washington City Pcst-ofhce-Open all hours The
Dead Letter Oface is in the city post-o1icsl
National Botanic Gaudens-Open S a. n 10 .. N
Fish Commission-Open 9 a. n 10 80 p n
Army Medical Musezm-Open 9 a. n 70 80 p n
National Museum-ODea T. n to 40 , n lin-
Guiding holidaySJ
Smithsonian Institution-Open 9 a. n 10 40 d N
tinciuding hoidays.l
Agricultural Derarsraent-Open a. n 10 40 D n
Bureau Of Engraving and Printins-Open a u
70 80 D n.
Washington Monument Css5ss feet IN heisht-OFsn
SO a n to 80 p n. tEleTstor runs from q. n
until ! ?. n-l
Corcorsn Gallery Of Art-Opeu 80 a II. to p
n IN winter: a N. 90 I ?. m- IN SUMMER. Sun
aays-ia9 p n TO p N. excepting IN mid-s.sm-
mer- Admission free T-esdays. Thursdays, Sat
urdays. and Sundays: other GAYS &c admission
Government Printing Ohoe-Open 70 q n 70 2
. n
Navy Yard-Open a. N 20 So 2. n
southUorth Cottage. 18Th 81 and Prospect ava
n THE SUBURBS
Zooiogfcai Park-Oren al day
Rock Greek Bridge and Pzrk.
Chevy Chase. kelsing1on. and Chesspeaks Beach
Naval ObseTTatoCy-Opeu a. u. % D n
Mount Vernon the home and tomb Of WEshfng-
tonl-Opeu II a. n % 2 H.
Arlington National Cenetery-Open al day.
Fort Myer Military Pest
Falls Church Vienna. and Fairfax CO1rt Houss.
United States Soldiers Hcms-Open a. n. 20
sunset
Unitcd States Naval Academy. Annapolis. Nd
Cathedral Grounds. Teunzllytowa road-Open
a n 70 ?. m
andriz-
Great Pals Of the P0tonae-Faus a. Illuminated
n ulrhr
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
HAS NO JURISDICTION.
Excise Board Cannot Grant Liquor
Licenses for River Boats.

Assurance that the excise board Of the
District OF Columbia has 10 Jurisdiction
In the granting Of liquor licenses to ex-
cursion boats plying the Potomac River
between the city and lower river points
or resorts, came TO the Commissioners
yesterday from the corporation counsel.
Some days since, the owners Of the
steamer River Queen applied 10 the board
for such q license. and that body not
having been approached before with such
a request was at q loss as to what to do.
They appealed to the Commissioners,
with the request that the corporation
counsel pass upon the matter
Corporation Counsel Thomas states that
IN his opinion the jurisdiction does not
exist, and advises that the request be not
granted He adds that the only way in
which the applicant may test the law
would be by mandamUs proceedings.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Appointed an Agent.

James L Farman was yesterday ap-
pointed agent for the Alaska exhibit at
the Alaska-Yukon-Pacifc Exposition. to
De held In Seattle Wash. June. 1903. The
appointment was made by Assistant Sec
retary Of the Interior Department Jesse
Z Wilson. chairman OF the United States
government board Of managers for ma
exposition. Agent Farman was appoint
ed because Of his experience with gov
ernment exhibits.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Alleged Murderer Caught.

William Smother. negro wanted for
numbering Spencer Barnes, also a negro.
On Monday night. was arrested early yes
teTday morning near BeItsviIle. Prfnce
George County, I'D He was brought TO
this city by Central Off1ce Detective Baur.
and IS held on charge Of murder at the
Fourth precinct station An inquest will
be held at the mOrgUe to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
DISPLAY WEATHER REPORTS.
Iron Kiosk TO Be Erected in Promi-
nent Section of City

Arrangements are being made by ". s.
Moore. chief OF the United States weath-
er Bureau, with the full consent and ap-
proval OF Gen Marshall. chief Of engi-
neers Of the army. for the erection OF an
ornamental iron kiosk for the public dis
play Of reports Of meteorological condi-
tons.
The kiosk VIII be placed at the western
apex OF the triangular reservation bound
ca DE pennsylvania avenue. Z and Thir-
teenth streets. opposite the New National
neaJeT Il is proposed TO erect such
kiosks in all public parks where there IS
need Of them for the information OF the
general public on weather conditions
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
GIVES DISINFECTANT FREE.
kretOl Company Makes oner TO
Washington Residents.


such interest has been aroused BY the
resent Investigations into the condition
OF lunchrooms. hotels. grocery stores.
drug stores. End other places where pub
Hc health IS endangered by unsanitary
methods that business houses have taken
an active part IN the universal cleaning
up and have offered their services in
making Washington a clean city.
Among the business firms which recent
" have offered aid is the Kretoi Com
pany, q new concern. which IS handling
kretol products. at 239 North Capitol
street The company. has made an offer
TO supply. free Of cost. a disinfectant for
TIE homes Of families unable 10 buy germ
oestroyers- It is probable that many
persons VIII take advantage Of the offer.
as private homes and residences are to
be Investigated by the health department.
TO change conditions in uncIean rear
yards and cellars
Any one who applies at 23s North Capt
tol street can obtain free OF charge SUI
ncient dtstnfectant TO effectuaIIy destroy
al germs IN their homes
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
sailors Have Dfphtheria-

Rear Admiral Charles S. Spsrry. com
nandlng the Atlantic battle ship feet
yesterday notified the Navy Department
rom Honolulu. under date Of July 21
that the recent outbreak Of disease on
me oa'te ship Nebraska. which was
supposed TO have been scarlet fever. was
: IN lneIla Ihe officers and crew of the
battle ship, Admiral Sperrv said yvs-e
examined for diphtheria bacillus and
nine suspected, showing positive results
were discovered They were transferred
TO the hospital ship Relief. which Is ac-'
companying the feet.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
WILL OF MRS. GANGEWER.
Leaves Property to Son and Dnuzh-
ter and in Trust.

By the terms OF the VIII Of Susan
Gange~er, who died July Il. fled for
probate yesterday, all her household FUR
aiture is left to her son. Harry St. Clair
Gansewer- Certain other personal effects
are beQueathed her daughter. Emma E.
Perry
\ house. at 2223 Thirteenth street ss
left in trust 70 the Washington Loan
and Trust Company. with directions 10
sell 1t and retain 5000 out Of the pro-
ceeds for her son
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
RIea
Called for Fun Report-

About one-half. Of the amount involved
was reported 20 have been advertised.
but IN view Of the fact that the arrears
were So great. Commissioner West called
for full report on the matter. which
he. IN turn. referred 10 Corporation Coun-
sci z H Thomas for opinion.
Mr. Thomas held the taxes should be
collected the same as other taxes in the
District Acting upon that advice. the
Commissioner recommended 70 his col
leagues that they approve the opinion.
and order the assessors ONCE 10 begin
the undertaking Of the collection OF the
amounts due
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
LEMUEL ELLIS ASKS DIVORCE.
Alleges Wife Left Him and Il Ad-
dicted to Intoxicants.

Alleging desertion, Lemuel Ellis yes
terday filed suit for divorce from his
wife. Lotta Ellis The petition states
that they were married at Charleston
W Va. December 3. 1893. and that she
deserted him last January. after selling
all the household furniture
Mr. Ellis declares that his wife has
become addicted to the use Of intoxicants
and IS employed as an attraction upon a
sightseeing automobile.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Lahm Is Granted Leare.

First Lieut. Frank P. Lahn, Of the
Signal Corps, who IS one OF the most ex-
perienced aeronauts in the army. viii be
granted leave Of absence to enable him
10 compete IN the International balloon
race. TO be held in Berlin in October
next. Lieut. Lahm viii be a member OF
the board Of army officers TO conduct the
trials OF dirigible balloons and heavier
tnan-air aeroplanes 20 be purchased BY
the Signal Corps
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Deserter Sentenced

Arraisned on charges Of desertfon and
fraudulent enlistment at Fort slocum. n
Y. Private Joseph Weinrich. Of Battery
D. Third Field Artillery. admitted bs,-,-,.
deserted while stationed with his batter,
al Fort Myer. Va, on December s 1s0-
He was sentenced 10 be dishonorabiv 5fs-
charged and confined at the rnilita-v
prison at Fort Leavenworth. Kans- fo-
two and a half yeers.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
FAMOUS ENGINEER DEAD.
Aniceto G. MenOcaI Solved ProbIeuz.
of Isthmian Canal Route.

Word has been received here OF tbs.
death on Monday last Of Aniceto G.
Menocal. one Of the most prominent civil
engineers IN the United States. at his
home, 81 West Eishty-frst street. New
York City. Mr.. MenocaI made the initial
surveys affirming the relative practicable
ity OF a ship canal from the Atlantic TO
the Pacific at Nicaragua OF at Panama
In solving what was considered one OF
the greatest engineering problems in the
world the expert spent most OF his lie
and made many trips from ocean TO
ocean across Central America
Mr. Menocal is survived by three sons.
Acolfo. Of the Civil Engineering Corps OF
the navy, stationed al Pensacola, Fla:
Edward, lawyer, residing in New York
City, and Daniel A. manager OF the IN
ternational Banking Corporation OF Can
ton, China
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
AIRS MARITAL INFELICITY.
Mrs. FEtedIHnder sues for Divorce
from Her Husband.

Rosa Chapman Friendlander. yesterday
instituted suit for absolute divorce
against Charles F FriedIander. alleging
that since their marriage. September Is.
ls.4. ne has failed 10 support her. and
that with the exception Of two days
after their marriage they have not lived
together.
The defendant declares that her hus-
oand was sentenced 20 one year and one
day in the MoundsviIle penItentiarv for
forgery in 1876. 4 correspondent is named
in the bin Of complaint
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
MAY COLLECT TAXES
Commissioners to Make Ef-
fort to Get $4,000,
HAVE BEEN DUE A LONG TIME
Mr.. West Made the Important Dis
covery While Looking Into the
Records of the Arrears Division.
Statement Prepared by the Asses
sOr's Offiee-ActiOn Is Upheld.

An effort to collect more than s91. 900 Of
assessments for street extensions IN the
District which have never been paid
owing TO 4 technicality Of the District
regulations. is 10 be made by the as
SCISSORS Office, at the direction of the
Commissioners.
Some time since. while engaged in an
examination OF the books in the office Of
the assessor Of the District. Commis-
sioner West discovered in the records OF
the arrears division a number Of special
assessments for street extensions. which
have been due for years and which re-
main unpaid
Developed by Inquiry.
Inquiry as 10 why these taxes had not
been collected brought the response from
officials that the Office had been advised
that assessments for street extensions
were IN a different category from other
taxes. and that property against which
these taxes had been levied could not be
advertised for sale unless some general
OF special tax was due upon il.
Commissioner West thereupou directed
the assessors Office 20 prepare for him a
statement showing the assessments for
street extensions which were in arrears
\ Yesterday Acting Assessor Adams sub
mltted the following report:
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Death of r. NJ. Cheshire.

Raple n Cheshire. weT-known news
paper man OF Washington, who had re-
Gently been connected with the Govern
ment Printing Office. died yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock He Is survived
oy wife and six children Funeral ar
rangenents have not been completed
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
-Four Hours, Sail

On cool Chesa peake Bay four days q
week 81 round trip. See ticker aSe,t
The Electric Line" 18th and " Y. ave
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
s1.2S to RaIfinn-. .an

Every day via The Electric Line T~v-i-
light excursions, 81 round trip. D. m re-
turning up to midnight, SATURDAY. ana
sunday excepted. See time scheduis.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

- Slh1afser7 18th & I. Makes n Specially
VI noTal designs. Artistic work; low prices
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Purissima a Superior Rye Whiskv.

lightning Excelsior Copper Rod EouaI-
u galv- steel rods. J. H kuehling. 90 i2rf
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
SIX n AMMAN

sI-25 to Annapolis and Return
Via The Electric Line" Visit the Z. s
Naval Academy See time schedule for
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

HIpe with age and of the meIlowest de-
veiopment A whisky Of medicinal vaI1,s
HEn- Cannon rs 9Th ST Phone y. as
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

Fruit jar Rings, Only Zoe Dozen
Best quality rubber. Seamless rTIbbs-
gloves. 81 Dr. Lindsay's Rubber Store. ga p
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

Rest Value in Flowers
,GIoe SIWayS gives more for the money
tlan ls usual E!nest blooms I2I4 z
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

Watch for etty-Handls Highlands