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The Washington times., 1908-06-21
AnaOOS1iA
BODY
ASKS PROVENENTS
List Will Go to Congress.
Park and Fairgrounds
Wanted.

The Anacostis Citizens Association at
= meeting Wednesday evening planned
TO submit TO the Commissioners for
transmission to Congress q list of I'M
provements desired by the association.
The various committees Of the association
were instructed TO prepare estimates
These estimates are to be placed before
the executive committee before being
forwarded to the District authorities.
Eugene T. Thompson indicated i'm
provements- that will be asked. naming
arc lamps along Monroe street and
along Harrison street. the appointment
OF additional patrolmen and The imprOv-
ing Of Monroe street Or. James A
Watson. the president, urged that the
association have introduced a bill tC
acquire the Christie estate for a park
in conjunction with the location there
Of Fairgrounds. which the association
has been unsuccessful in obtaining.
Dr. Joseph J. Mundell. chairman OF
the committee on Fairgrounds, reported
the existence OF an unused fund Of
8 900 that could be utilized FOR the pur-
chase Of q small playground for Ana
costa provided a suitable site could be
obtained. After discussion the matter
was ltLk 70 the committee Win llALEuC
tons 10 continue me search for a site
and report to the executive committee
by June 20.
+ The proposition TO name the small
public reservation between Jackson ana
Washington streets. on Pierce street.
IN honor o. John A. Logan. came be-
fore the association through a petition
signed by A. B. Frisbie, commander OF
John 4. Logan Post. No. Is. 6. A. r.
and Mrs. Emily Frisbie as the president
Of the Logan Relief Corps. Command
Ell F'TisbIe says there will be a
patriotic demonstration in the park
Tag win be hoisted on a sixty-foot
pole. The association Endorsed the plan
OF naming the park Logan, Park.
Lewis II. Bicks was elected q mem
Der o. the association. The assOcia-
ton adjourned 10 meet again in Septem-
Der.
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knights Of the Maccabees
Hold Memorial Services

Anacostis Tent. No. I. knights Of the
Maccabees. held its annual memorial
services in commemOratIon OF departed
members Sunday afternoon. In Auacos-
tia Masonic Hail John T. Dent, OF
Anacostia Tent. was presiding officer
Occupying a conspiCous place in the
hall was a large shield. on which were
inscribed the names OF the deceased
members Of the organization. The Rev.
George NJ Cummings, pastor OF Garden
Memorial Presbyterian Church, offered
the invocation. Chairman Dent deliv-
cred the Introductory address
The roll of deceased members was
called by r. A. Estep. recording secre-
tary, as follows; Joseph Murray, Irwin
Roland, John 7. Barrett, Albert b
SansbuTy, Edward A Craig and John
T Harrison. This was followed by the
presentation to the tent from Anacostia
Council, No is. JT. o. L. A. n, OF a
wreath OF flowers. Henry s. Stowe. OF
AnacOstia Council. made the Presenta-
ton. Fred y. Weber delivered an ad-
dress. Miss Emma Robey sang, and
the Rev. George NJ Cummings preached
the memorial sermon After an address
by John ?. May, the benediction closed
the services.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
AGES OF EUROPEAN rulers.

King Edward Of England is sixty
seven, the Emperor Of Austria is sew
enty-seven. and the King of Roumania
Is sixty-eight President Fallieres is
sfxtv-seven. The Prince OF Montenegro
IS the same age as King Edward the
Sultan Of Turkey and the King Of
Denniark-Queen Alexandra's brother
ARE both sixty-fOur. and the King Of
Greece, another OF the Queens broth
ers. is sixty-one The Emperor OF
japan is fifty-four. Oddly enough, the
German Emperor and President
Roosevelt are both forty-eight, an evil
IDENTIFY strenuous age Prince Ferdin-
and Of Bulgaria is fortv-six. The ErIS-
peror of Russia Is thirty-nine. the
King Of Italy is thiTty--seVen, and the
King Of Norway and the Emperor Of
China are both thirty-hve. The King
Of Spain is tWenty-one.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
kbChIlrCh
CHILDRENPS DAY
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR
Girls and Boys Take Part in
Exercises at the Columbia
Baptist Church.

Children's day was q red letter day at
the Columbia Baptist Church. The pro
gram opened with q hymn BY all the
school. The Rev. George holland led in
prayer. REGULATIONS were given by
Marion Westcott, Minerva ShotweH
Lilleth Adams. Mary Quick, Olive Par
Tott, Frank Hazard. Dorothy RCyston,
Hattie UpdiKe, Edna Blanton. Lena
ROystOn, Ethel Hazard Russell Thorn
as, Willie LuptOn, Willard Caldwell.
Reed Adams, ana Henry Royston re-
cited together. A solo was sung by
little Miss Margorite Fravel. Miss Jose
plIine Stambaugh accompanied on the
violin and Miss Quick was the organist
as the primary class sung several songs
The pastor, the Rev. w. s. o. Thomas,
made some very happy remarks and the
exercises were closed by prayer by J.
s. E2rott.
Mr.. and Mr.. Elma Kyle. of PennsyI-
vania, are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
ShotweH, on Fairfax street.
Mrs. A. D. McNair and daughter, Of
Little Rock, Ark, are guests Of Mrs
Eugene McNair. on Columbia street.
MI ana MIS- A NJ smith nave as
their guest Mr.. Smiths sister, Miss
Jennie Smith, of Loudoun county. Va
Nj Anderson left Friday for Kappa
hammock county. Va, where she viii
spend the summer with her brother.
Mrs. J. L. Shotwell has returned 10
her Falls Church home after a pleasant
visit to Washington, Va.
Jesse Varcoa. Of New York, IS o., a
visit 70 hts parents on Columbia slrest-
Mrs. FaLJensteine and daughter. Of
Baltimore, are visiting Mrs. Fravel on
Broad street.
Mr.. and MIS-. f. J. Northrop. Mrs.
II. Z. Church and daughter, Mabel,
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
LYNCHING LAW IN CHINA.

The Chinese do not hang criminals
even when the mob takes revenge. In
the remote mountain districts the peo-
Die burn the robbers. The passes ar
watched. after a robbery, all strangers
OF suspicious characters are arrested
and when satisfied that they have their
man, they get dry wood, kerosene, and
yellow oil beans chain the culprit, and
then burn him alive. The yellow beam
cause the bones 10 incinerate
The victim seldom cries out more than
three times, and the bystanders have a
holiday. A Chinese military Official
once asked the people to release one cf
three robbers to him in order to tor
ture him and get the names Of his con
federates; but the people declined. saw
ing that burning was better than decap-
itatiOn. Three were burned one morn
ing. and the same night another rob
berry. close by, was committed.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
LORD sALISBURYS MISTAKE.

The recent death of Gen. Sir Redvers
Butler oF the British army. recalls an
Incldent IN the ne OF Lord SaliSburT
ion on the failure OF General Butler
in his brief career as commander of the
British roops In the South African war.
The Marquis of Salisbury in the last
years of his life was almost blind and
deaf. One day his secretary presented
him with a package just arrived from
buckingham Palace: IL contained a
large photograph of the King in -lni-
form, with an affeCtiOnate autograph
dedication for the old premier.
Lord Salisbury looked at the picture In
silence for some minutes. and then
dropping * on the desk before him. he
muttered: Poor Builert poor RulIeri''
IN spite OF his failure. however. Cen
eral Butler. until the day OF his death.
was the idol OF the rank and file.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
GD labor w

officers by the Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners. in Typographical
Temple last week. Practically the en-
tire slate was a reelection as follows:
Vice President, Charles G. Robinson;
recording secretary, f. B. ByTne: finaB-
eial secretary. L. w. Matter: treasurer.
O. H F. Davis. aud conductor, 2. c.
Stein. J. c. Wilson was elected trustee
20 succeed J. = P. Magee. whose time
had expired. Those elected on the ex-
ecutive board were L ". Lloyd. Gus
tave Luebkert, z. 3. Byrne. J. J. Deery.
J. +. P. Masee, and J. x. Potter.
Joseph NcManus, formerly employed
IN the bookbinding division OF the Gov
eminent Printing Ofhce. and a repre-
sentative Of Local No. I, In the Central
Labor Union, but Tow president OF the
Bookbinders Union Of Boston, was in
washington last week. talking over
union affairs with his friends. DR. Nc
ManUs was a delegate from the Boston
Union 10 the International convention
OF bOokbinders.
The state Federation OF Labor OF
Georgia will hold its annual convention
at Mscon this week
The Unlonists Of St. Joseph, No. have
organized q Legislative League for the
purpose Of examining into the records
Of candidates for legislative offices.
The Sheet Metal Workers, OF Trenton,
y. ! have won their strike against
a reduction Of wages
Six thousand cotton operatives OF
Toronto, Canada, who have been on a
strike, returned TO work last week.
--
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has issued an order compelling lis
clerks TO withdraw from the Interna-
tional order OF Railway Clerks.
Chicago has a school OF instruction
for railway traulmen-
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
TIP REJOICES MUCH
At MUZZLING ORDER
Plans TO Wreak Vengeance
on His Old Enemy, the
Brindle Bull.

President Roosevelt has made
strong hit with Tip" TIE feline mas
cot OF the Bureau Of the Census. who
IS in great glee over the new muzzling
order. Tip was overcome with Joy
when the news was brought to him
that the dogs OF the District should
Hgear muzzles for the next six months
"Hal Hal Whoopi La he said. as
he rolled over on his back and kicked
up his heels. Gee, won't give THAI
big brinGIe bulldog a warm reception
the next time he comes after me. He
won't think of that wire muzzle until
ne feels my claws making his white
stomach look Ike the red and white
stripes OF his cOuntry's fagr'
Tip" has never cared much for the
society Of bulldogs since he fell of the
back OF the last one upon which he
was giving a stunt in bareback eques-
Srianism a Ia Buffalo Bits red warriors
missed HIS hold and barely escaped be-
3rg chewed up BY the ferocious canine.
Tip now sees his opportunity to get
even, and It is this fact that makes him
happy. and causes him to say in a mix
fure OF cat language and French. ..Yive
1e Presidente-a has Ie CHEM
Victor II. Olmsted, who is in charge
Di the Cuban census work, saws thar
the bureau has made excellent progress
WIN the tabulation Of the schedules
The report on marriage and divorce
Whleh IS being prepared under the d.
Tection Of the population division. IS
now in the hands of the printer. Chief
Statisucian Hunt expects to have the
bound volumes ready for distribution bv
The latter part of July.
James z. Payne. Of the manufactures
division, who was recently injured IN a
railroad wreck in South Dakota, has
returned TO his desk.
Chief Clerk William s. Rossiter re-
turned Monday from trip to points in
IN Boston on official business. and then
Went to Averill. VT, for a short vaca-
zion.
A J. Hirsh. Of the agriculture divi-
sion. has been sent to Peoria, Ill, for
field duty in connection with the annual
investigation and report on municipal
accounting.
Miss Margaret AfcKenna. Of the man
ufactures division. has been on a va
cation for several days, making a trip
by water from Baltimore.
The following clerks who are at work
on the electrical investigation under
Ane GHeEAloH OF the DIVISION or manu-
factUres have been given new assign
nents: George W. Gibson, jr. trans
9erred from Delaware 70 New Jersey;
Timothy F. Murphy. from Ohio TO
Pennsylvania; John W. FaTrar from
Maine 10 Vermont, and Simon F. Pea
yey from Massachusetts to Rhode
Island
Robert NJ. Estes. OF the manufactures
division, returned to duty Monday
morning. after an absence of about
three weeks. caused by Illness.
Lester c. Manson. a former we'll
known employee OF the bureau. who Is
now engaged IN the practice OF law at
milwaukee, Wis, Is IN the city for a
short stay, and paid a visit to his old
s .Eriends at the office Wednesday.
Charles c. White. Of the Agriculture
division, left Tuesday for Indianapolis,
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
WHY SHE ASKED.

Have you ever kissed a girl before?''
she aeked.
Why do YOU put that question 10
me? he replied.
only wished TO know whether II
was lack OF experience or natural awk-
wardness that made you go about II
in such a ridiculous way. Chicago
Record Herald
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
CRUSADER ANCESTRY
OF WILD TUAREGS
Many Fierce Nomads of Sa-
hara Probably Descended
From French Warriors.

As a result Of the recent Arnaud-CoT-
tier expedition into the Southern Sudan
the strange theory has been launched
IN Paris that the Tuaregs. the wild
nOmads Of the Sahara, are Of French
origin. The assumption is that they
are descendants OF survivors Of the cru
sading army which King Louis * C5t.
Louis landed at Tunis In 1Z70.
The King himself died there, and only
d few stragglers OF the May thousands
who accompanied him ever made their
way nome The general statement OF
history has always been that tia rest
died Of pestIlenCe or else were sIaugh-
Tered or enslaved by the Mohamms-
dams OF the coast. Now il ic suggested
that strong hand we'll armed and
/ mounted. may have successfully resist
/, co attack, ana made their wav into
The interior, incidentally securing wives
BY attacks on the nOmad Arabs
Many facts about the TuaregE lend
a color OF possibility 70 this PROPOSE
ton. They clearly are not Of the sane
race as the peoples surrounding them.
They themselves believe that they do
Tot belong 20 Africa. They have a
I tradition OF migrating thIther some cen
turtles ago, but their story is that thew
are descended from the Turks and
feached the Sahara via Egypt Their
status as lntruders is further flustra-
tea In the fact that they are irrecon-
cllably at odds with all their neighbors.
Whether among the Barriers of the
north or the blacks Of the south they
/ have no friends
Remarkable Race.
They are a remarkably white race.
Those Of the north. who have inter
married with Sudanese women, ars
known as the white Tuaregs." In
| face and stature they suggest rather
the European than the Turk. Their
strange habit or yelling their faces
/ the men, for the women 20 unveiled.
| though they are Mohammedans-is ex-
/ planned by themselves as due 10 their
/ dignity; it is not worthy Of a true man
/ 10 allow himself to be looked at But
/ IL IS generally believed that II Is A
/ survival of the need which strangers
! experienced TO protect their tender skin
/ from the flying sand and dust OF the
| desert Now it is suggested that the
/ veil is really a survival OF the visor
/ OF the Crusaders helmet
Chief With French Name.
! And sure enough it is an odd BIT 81
I evidence. for now the Conte Anedor
/ de MolIans head OF the very ancient
/ family in Franche Comte. comes to the
/ front with the uninterrupted genealoEy
| from the year 1890 The name AInedor
1 Is the translation OF the old motto u
| the family thus: Anne dor" soul q
gold
| It is a family tradition that members
/ OF the family accompanied st. Louis IN
/ both OF his crusading expeditions, yhe
| earlier Of which came TO grief IN Egypt
/ as the later one did at Tunis It is A
/ family tradition, also, the Conate ATne-
/ dor says. that on each expedition the
| representative or his family failed to
return He writes as II he were quite
ready TO embrace in the Tuareg chief
/ a long lost even II somewhat distant
| coustn.-New York Sun.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
CensUs0
- @1ELIT-1K- 4I@N-8g0

Ind, TO work on the report Of financial
statistics or cities
DIT. L. G. Powers. chief staustician
for agriculture, spent Sunday and Non
day in New York city
c. L. Watt has been transferred from
the division Of disbursements and ap-
pointments to the agricu ture division.
George E. OUer. OF the manufactures
division. who Is said 10 hold the fishing
record Of the bureau, reports q very sue
cessful catch consisting Of fifteen cat
fish and eleven perch.
Hilman B. Howe. Of the manufactures
division. left Tuesday for his home at
Northboro. Mass. where he expects 70
remain for two months or more for the
beneht Of his health.
J. G. Hilman. OF the manufactures d.
vision. returned TO the bureau Tues
day. having about recovered from his
recent illness incident TO an operation
for appendicitis.
Werner Gibson, a clerk at 1000 per
annum in the division or disbursements
and accounts, has been transferred to
position IN the General Land Office.
James Powers, an expert employee Of
the machine shop, has been given an in
crease from 800 to $500 per annum.
Miss Mary z. Deahl Of the CORE
RpOndence and mail division, has re-
turned 70 her desk after an Illness OF
abOu& two weeks.
Edwin T. BOylkin, Of the agriculture
division. mas been assigned to field WORK
at Minneapolis, Mimi, in connection
with the report on the financial stats
tics OF cities.
Hickman p. ChiIders. OF the agricuI-
ture division, has returned from COvlng-
ion Ky where he was engaged 2or
several weeks on municipal finance
work.
John Bingham. Of the correspondence
and mail division. Is much Interested
in building a home on some lots he
recently purchased.
J. b. Collins. who has been doing
work IN New Hampshire and Vermont,
has completed his assignment and re-
turned.
Thomas J. Stuart, who was taken i'll
while doing field work in Indiana, has
returned to duty in the office.
James Barr, Of the agriculture divi-
sion, has gone TO Milwaukee, Wis. TO
collect statistics for the Eeport on mu-
nicipaI finances.
o. II. Gordon. who mas been at work
in Minnesota on the electrical investiga-
ton. has Just been assigned TO a new
field in North Dakota.
John A. Williams. who mas been en-
Moved in The bureau about q year has
resigned in the geOgrapher's division g.
take a place in the Office Of the Auditor
for the PostOffice Department.
Thomas c. Webb, of the manufactures
division, who has been on field work
in Tennessee, has been transferred to
Virginia.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
Notes and parsnnaIs-

A petition has been signed by every
boy and girl attending the Ketcham
Public School, IN Anacostia, requesting
the Commissioners to name the public
reservation in Pierce street, between
Jackson and Washington streets, John
A Logan Park"
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
wARxExa 70 RAHExws

WARNING TO PASENxs.
The MIX Conferences appointed BY ths
District Commissioners. IN view ot Shs
MANY DANGERS OF RAW MILK, has
recommended the home-pastsur1zing Of All
raw milk b. bringing Il to the boiling
point. then withdraw. cool. and keep cold
until used
The Conference has thereby endorsed Ia.
advice given by this Society for a nun.
Der Of years TO
sCALD ALL AEmE
for children.
Parents are particularly warned aesinst
the erroneous opinion held By same that
pasteuriZing Affects either the disest.-
bIIity or the nutritivs value Of the min
or that . rule it viii produce any
bad effects Whatsoever.
SOCIETY FOB PREVENTION
or SICZMEsB-
Z. BERLZNER- Secretary.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21

The Sunday school OF the Anacostia.
Baptist Church has elected the follow
ing officers. The Rev. James r F,d-
wards. superintendent: John T Dent.
assistant superintendent: Mss Odeli
Harlan, treasurer; Milton Brandt. sec
rotary; Willard Hollows, assistant Sec
rotary; Donald Paxton, librarian; Nor
man Green, assistant librarian; Eugene
Goodman, organist: Mrs. A G.. King
principal OF the kindergarten depart-
ment; Mrs. William Mushake. prtnci-
pal Of the elementary department. The
Christian Endeavor Society OF the
church has elected the following on
GERS; Miss Virgie King, president; Miss
Emma Robey, vice president; Miss Ad-
die Dean. recording secretary: Miss
Catherine Bowman, corresponding Sec
rotary; John T Dent, treasurer; Miss
Edna Balderston, organist; Mrs. A @.
King, assistant organist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evander French have
returned to their residence on Mich
OILS avenue. following a trip to Pitts
burg. where they visited relatives.
Mrs. Helen E. Norton. Of New York
city, formerly a resident Of Anacostia,
IS visiting Mrs. James Arnold on Mich
OILS avenue.
Miss Louise T. sackman has left FOR
her nome IN brooklyn, y. ~ where
she viii remain a week.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Ger
man Orphan Asylum met Thursday
evening at the institution, with Mrs
Rosina Boetsch, the president. pre-
siding.
a. H. Chase, a member OF the Ana
costa fire engine company, who has
been in Harpers Ferry, W. Va. with
his family on leave OF absence, has
returned.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
BRAND-NEW ANIMAL
CREATED IN BUREAU
Little Hybrid a Cross Be
tween Presidents Zebra
and BurrO.

Industry are IN high glee because Of the
recent success of their efforts TO pro-
duce a hybrid with an African zebra
and a native burro. The experiment
has been in progress at the experiment
station Of the bureau at Bethesda, Md,
for some time.
The zebra is a male presented TO
President Roosevelt by King Menelik
OF Abysslnia. The offspring shows a
slight resemblance to the zebra, and
has faint lines. This is said 10 be the
first time that the zebra and the burro
have been hybridiZed The scientists
are now puzzled for a name for the
new species, which. as yet, is unnamed.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
kzzzzz33Agriculture3GEzzzz9

Albert Lea. Mimi, where he was on
business for the department.
J. J. Marsche, of the Bureau Of
Statistics, is confined 10 his home with
the tonsilitis.
Ignacio Guasp, OF the Bureau OF
Chemistry, has returned from q vaca-
ton of two weeks.
Miss V. X. Wharton. Of the Bureau
OF Statistics, is confined 10 the Provi-
dence Hospital on account OF Gislocating
her shoulder.
John X Haywood. of TIE Bureau Of
chemistry, has returned TO his desk
city.
George L. Sherman, foreman OF the
printing division. vas on vacation
for several days the past week and
Harry O'Donnel was in charge in his
absence.
c. B. Doyle. OF the Bureau Of Plant
Industry. spent the weekend in Phila-
delphia. where he took part in a tennis
tournament.
A. ". Smith, of the disburslng Office.
is making trip 20 New York, New
Haven. Conn. and Chicago, in con-
neCtlOn with financial matters pertain
ing to the department.
J. / PaImore. of the Bureau Of
Chemistry, is taking a vacation for
three weeks.
w. c. Taber, Of the Bureau Of Chem
lstry, has been granted leave OF alb
scence for ten days.
Dr: a. D. Melvin, chief Of the Bureau
OF Animal Industry, is spending the
weekend at Atlantic City, accompanied
by his family.
z W. Pearce, of the Bureau OF Chem
istry. is on a vacation for eleven days.
Abraham Balfoort. of the printing di-
vision, has been transferred to the Gov
eminent Printing Office.
F. NJ Boyles. OF the Bureau Of Chem
lstry, Is taking part Of his annual leave.
Mrs. E. L. Clark. of the Bureau OF
Statistics, has gone to Philadelphia. Pa.
for visit OF ten days with relatives.
John f. NJ. CAN'T. of the Bureau of
home, at Vienna, Va, for several days
the past week because Of the illness Of
his wife.
J. P. Divine. Of the Bureau OF Chem
istry, is on leave Of absence for seven
teen days.
Frederick {. Weber Of the Bureau Of
Chemistry, who h know. TO fame prin-
cipally as the commander If DR.. Wileys
poison squad. as quietly married yes
terday to Miss Alice L Baker, until re-
Gently employed In the same bureau.
Mr.. Weber is now on leave OF absence
for a month.
Miss Mary TayIOe Key. popular en-
plOye of the division Of publications,
a fT7F 10 5I1rr
10 Alexander Mcdowell McRlair, also Of
this city. The ceremony was a quiet
one. and was performed at the chapel Of
Emmanuel Protestant Church.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
MEN
TO LEAD UNIONISTS
Vice Presidential Nominee
at Denver May Be Named
by Workingmen.

Sam De Nedry, editor OF the TUldes
Unionist. and Secretary Of the Central
Labor Union. and John 5. Purcell. Of
the Electrical Workers Union. who
we're elected delegates to the National
Democratic convention at Denver, Will
leave Washington this week. Many
members of organized labor have been
selected in other cities. and they are
forming under the leadership Of the two
local delegates.
From the indications the two local
men will cut a big figure in the con-
ventfon. and they viii, according 10
present plans, name the Vice Presiden-
tial nominee. Although the man they
are TO name Is not member Of or
ganized labor. he is known to be friend
~, and according TO the progress
already made will undoubtedly carry
OF the nomination.