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The weekly news. [volume] (Anacostia [i.e. Washington] D.C.) 1909-19??, 1909-12-11
Congress beigbis

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie has Of
fered through the Association to
the people Of Congress Heights
a public library.
Mr.. Edward j. Newcomb has
awarded to Mckay and Morris
the contract for the erection of
a $4,000 structure to be used as
postofice and real estate Office
adjoining the Congress Heights
Pharmacy.
Rev NJ. Pettis of the st. An
drew's Church, Washington, will
preach at the Easter Memorial
p. E. Church tomorrow morning
at II o'clock.
Mr.. M. p. Miller, formerly head
druggist at the Union Station,
has purchased and the deed has
gone on record transferring the
property to him. We wish Mr..
Miller much success in his new
place Of business.
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Congress Heights has many
beautiful spots and others that
might be easily made beautiful by
the expenditure of a little money
and effort We speak Of the de-
lapidated condition Of the fence
on the eastern side Of St. Eliza
beth. 1t is unfortunate that such
an eyesore should be permitted
to exist for so long a time.
The Congress Heights Public
Improvement Association at a
meeting Wednesday night indoors
ed Eugene p. Thompson of Ana
costa, for District Commissioner,
and expressed satisfaction with
the organization Of central com
mittee of the southeastern subur-
ban citizens associations as tend
ing to bring the people Of that
section of the District closer to-
gether in all affairs in which they
are interested.
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AT a meeting Of the Congress
Heights Citizens Association on
Wednesday night officers for the
ensuing year were elected as fol- .
lows: President, L. D. Weeks
first vice-president, B. F. Knott
second vico-presY $. II. Wright, F.,
recording secretary 5. r. Butter
field; financial secretary, j. A. I.
Marceron; treasurer, John P. |
Dean.
After working a number of .
years to secure a new piano for
the Congress Heights School, the
association noted it's success, for
the new instrument was put in n
short tip,o ooo
The weekly news. [volume] (Anacostia [i.e. Washington] D.C.) 1909-19??, 1909-12-11

bosses wouldn't stand it, ez they
wuzn't use to sech nonsense tn
hum. Then tn make it wuss, Ike's
got seven dogs, which all seemed
to see us tn once, an come yelpin'
an howlin after the childurn,
jest fairly splittin' the air in
ever direcl1shun.
On they cum, like a whirlwind
of Philapeeny head-hunters sur
roundin' a Methydist Missionary.
(To be cOntinued.)
The weekly news. [volume] (Anacostia [i.e. Washington] D.C.) 1909-19??, 1909-12-11
sweetbread

Take one pint of sponge, four
eupfuls Of -four, one cupful Of
sugar, half cupful Of butter,
one well-beaten egg, half cupful
of raisins, a pinch of salt. Mix
all together and let rise until
light. Bake in a moderate oven
half an hour.
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A delightful evening was spent
at the home of Miss Jane oMwat,
154 You street, S. H., AnacOstia,
ID. O., Thursday, Dec. 2 when
several of her friends favored her
with a very delightful surprise.
After the music and games a
bOuntiful repast was seryc'i in
the spacious dining room which
was suitably decorated Tor the
occasion. Those present We're,
Misses Jane Mowat, Alice Smith,
Hazel Mowat, Elizabeth Murphy,
Helen Shanahan, Barbara En-
bank, Josephine ErmOld, May
Shank, Eta Entwisle; Messrs.
Willard Wood, Harold Wood,
Samuel Baldwin, Norman Muir
ply, Robert MOwat, Randolph
Smith, Charles Roane, Raymond
Emo, Mr.. and Mrs. Mowat and
Mrs. BroOman. Miss Barbara
Enbanl1 rendered several vocal
solos and danced. Mr.. Jos. Simp-
son was toast-master for the
evening.
Rev. Frank l.. Barden, pastor
of the Anacostia Baptist church,
received two new members at the
morning service Of Dec. 5th into
church fellowship. His afternoon
Bible class has enrolled thirty
five scholars. The lessons and
explanations are very beautiful,
and also instructive. Anyone who
wishes to spend an hour proftably
would do well to attend. 1t is
for all, Of every denomination.
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The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Florence, who has been quite i'll
with pneumonia for several weeks
past, is much improved and on
the road to recovery.
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The little daughter of Mr.. IL.
S. Crawford of w street, has full
ly recovered from her attack Of
scarlet fever.
Gladys Greer, youngest daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs, Norval Greer, .
has recovered from her her attack
of scarlet fever and will soon be
out again.
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The Daughters Of the King held /
a meeting at the Parish Hall of
Emmanuel Church, Monday night,
December 9th, for the purpose Of
completing their plans for hold
ing a luncheon at the National .
Rifles Armory Hall on G street,
between Ninth and Tenth, N. W., |
for the benefit Of the Bell Home.
A large number was in at
tendance at the Citizen s meeting
last Wednesday night. Five new
members were elected into mem
mership, and great earnestness
characterized the meeting.
Lights were asked for T street
from Minnesota avenue to 18th
street; also a request that trees
be planted on V street east Of
Nichols avenue.
The committee on streets and
railways were authorized to ask
the Capital Traction Company to
extend their lines from Sth and
M streets to 18th and from 4th
street to Anacostia
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Don't forget TO sign the petit
ton for the reclamation Of the
Anacostia Flats. These papers
are to be found at each of the
drug stores.
RanoIe bigbIanos
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After working a number Of
years to secure a new piano for
the Congress Heights School, the
association noted it's success, for
the new instrument was put in n
short time ago.
The weekly news. [volume] (Anacostia [i.e. Washington] D.C.) 1909-19??, 1909-12-11

Don't forget to sign the petit
ton for the reclamation of the
Anacostia Flats. These papers
are to be found at each Of the
drug stores.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05

WALSH MAKES HARD
FIGHT FOR LIBERTY
Convicted President of Defunct
Chicago National Bank to
Hear Decision Today
Appellate Court Expected to
Pass Upon Bankers Claim
of Unfair Verdict

CHICAGO. Oct. "A document con-
tanning additional citations of recently
dcided cases bearing upon the ques-
tion of Inconsistency and repugnance
alleged against the verdict of guilty
found against John r. Walsh was filed
with the clerk of the United States
circuit court of appeals here today.
Walsh. president of the Chicago na-
tional bank, was convicted of misap-
plying the defunct banks funds He
appealed and decision from the ap-
pellate bench is expected tomorrow.
1t is charged among other things by
Walsh's counsel that the counts of the
Indictment against him were contra
dictory. Whether the new citations
will be received by the court, whose
findings, while unknown to the public,
have already been printed for distri-
button, will be determined.
Great interest centers in the verdict
Walsh rose from obscurity to the mas
terry of millions. His bank was one of
the city's big financial institutions He
obtained control of railroads, coal
mines, quarries, steamships and the
like to an extent which, had his luck
held, would have made him one of the
country's richest men. He is alleged,
however, to have misapplied $16.O00,-
900 of the banks funds, through mem
orandum notes signed with the names
of clerks, in an endeavor to keep his
vast interests af1oat
December Is, 1905, the Chicago Ma
tional failed.
Walsh was found guilty on 81 counts
and sentenced to five years imprison-
ment in the federal prison at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
WILL CORRECT MAPS
OF HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
United States OfnciaI to Seek
Sites for Reservoirs

r. B. Marshall, chief geographer of
the bureau of the geological survey
win sail for the Hawaiian. islands to-
day to prepare maps of the islands for
administrative purposes and to bring
the old ones up TO date. Marshall will
also seek out favorable sites for reser-
voirs 1t is said that the planters
have gone as far as they can in the
development of the islands and that
the problem that now confronts the
government is how to provide water
during the dry seasons.
Marshall o. Leighton, United States
hydrogra pher. returned from the ISL
ands few weeks ago, having. made an
examination of the water development
possibilities there. w. c. Mendenhall,
an expert in surface waters, remained
in the islands.
leighton reported to Washington
that the work of seeking water is
useless, unless correct maps are pro-
vided. Marshall is going to the ISL
ands today to do this work An at
tempt will be made to house the
waters of the heavy rainfall for use
during the dry spell.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
NOTED AFRONAUTS
ENTER FOR PRIZE
Queen of Pacific" and City of
Oakland to Race Sunday
for POrtoIa Cup

The Queen of the Pacific, the Pacific
aero clubs new monster balloon, is
nearing completion at the old skating
rink, Allston way and Shattuck avenue,
Berkeley, and is almost ready to start
in the race with the City of Oakland,
the Oakland aero clubs pride, for the
Portola prize cup, next Sunday at 2
p. m. The balloons viii be hauled out
into the lot today to be inflated, ex-
amined and put into final condition
for the great contest. The start with
be from Eleventh and Market streets
in this city.
Plotting the big gas bags will be
men famous all over the world for
their bravery and knowledge of aero
nautics. Ivy Baldwin, who will cap
tain the Queen of the Pacific, assisted
by ]. c. Irvine, president of the Pa
cific aero club, is the man who went
up from the American lines at Santi-
ago in a military balloon, got the
Spanish position for the Yankees. and
then had his air craft shot into rib
bons as il drffted over within 500 feet
OF the Spanish forces.
Captain p A Van Tassel, accompanied
by A Van der Naillen JT-, OF tue Odh-
land aero club, who will negotiate the
upper air in the City of Oakland, has
made flights for emperors and kings
of Europe and Asia, and in his bal
loon, the United States, won the prize
at the St. Louis balloon races.
The Queen of the Pacific and the
City of Oakland have been pronounceo
the finest voyaging balloons ever con-
structed in America. Upon the sue
cess of this race depends, in measure,
the success of the balloon races sched-
uled for Portola week, for the Por-
tola. contests will not be taken up with
enthusiasm unless the races next sun
day prove strong attractions.
Ivy Baldwin will attempt TO ex-
change signals with the American was
ships in the bay as he scars upward.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
ABANDON ATTEMPT
TO RECOVER DEAD
Mine Officials Seek to Extin-
guish Flames Before Attempts
ing to Secure Bodies


ROSLYN. Wash, Oct. 4.-The number
dead as a result of yesterdays explo-
sion of fire damp in No. shaft of the
Northwestern Improvement company's
mine is now 10, Otis Newhouse, outside
foreman, having died today. John X.
Jones. an engineer, aged so, who was
supposed to be fatally burned, is re-
covering
At the shaft hole the condition is
much improved today. Strong streams
of water were kept pouring down the
shaft all night, and this morning no
smoke is visible. It is Impossible to
tell how seriously the mine is damaged
and how long it will be closed.
Last night rescuing party entered
the slope, which is directly connected
with the shaft. They proceeded 5000
feet and suddenly encountered black
damp. Engineer Goode was overcome
and was dragged to safety. The black
damp is spreading and it will require
several days to pump it out.
The explosion has not been explained.
No shots were fired yesterday and the
fire bosses reported that the mine was
clear not five minutes before the ex-
plosion. TIL injury to the shaft is not
so great as it seemed at first and re-
pairs can be made in six months.
1t is believed that the fire in the
mine has been extinguished. Water
is still being poured into the mine in
great quantities, however. in order to
make it safe for rescue parties to enter.
The mine officials have decided upon
this course in view of the fact that
no living men are imprisoned in the
mine and they do not think it advisable
to risk other lives merely to recover
the bodies of the dead
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
NAME MEN TO MANAGE
CITY'S FIREBOATS
Appoints Engineers, Pilots and
Firemen

The fire commissioners chose the
men who will handle the fireboats al
special session yesterday. Three en-
gineers, three pilots and three marine
firemen were selected for the one boat
which will be kept in commission and
for the reserve. The nine men will
later have to stand a civil service test
or yield to such as can, but the selec-
tions were made with view to the
physical and mental qualifications OF
the men.
The boats probably will be turned
over to the department after Portola
week and for time one will be the
power station for the auxiliary fire
protection system as it grows.
The nine appointees follow:
Pilots-Alfred G. Thompson, NJ. S
Johnson, Charles S. Love.
Engineers-Georg Z. Comstock
John McRiley and Thomas Carrick-
Marine firemen-George Walcott
Leo Strand and Patrick Maloney.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
SPR[CkF[S TRUST
CLAUSE ARGUED
Attorney Cushing for Propo=
nents Denies That the Fair
Decision Can Apply
Case for Rudolph and Gus Sub-
mitted and Contestants
Begin Argument


o. x. Gushing concluded his argu-
ment before Judge Coffey yesterday in
support of the trust clause of the will
of the late Claus Spreckels, bringing to
an end the legal showing in behalf of
Rudolph and Gus Spreckels, proponents
The closing argument in behalf of the
contestants will be begun Wednesday
morning by Attorney Peter F. Dunno,
who is expected to speak for two or
three days in submitting the case.
There, will be no session of the court
today on account of the visit of Presi-
dent Taft to the city.
Cushing's discussion Yesterday was
largely a summing up of points of ar
guments previously touched upon, but
in relation to which he had not cited
his full line of authorities. The claim
upon which he particularly dwelt was
that the only construction which could
be given the Spreckels will in accord
with the intent Of the testator was
that it established direct devise OF
property to both, Rudolph and Gus
spreckels as .devisees and did not estab-
lish an illegal trust for conveyance.
In his final stand against the forceful
attack. upon the trust clause made by
A, Il. Morrison in opening the case for
the contestants. Gushing was forced to
repudiate the doctrine of the Fair case
in so far as it might relate to the
Spreckels case. The two cases, he de-
clared, were absolutely distinct and the
latter of such nature that the Fair
case decision could not be applied to
it, He asserted that the distinction
between the two grew out of the fact
that no construction except that an
illegal trust was raised could be de-
rived from the Fair case but that the
Spreckels case came within the doctrine
of later rulings to the effect that where
direct devise might exist the will
should be interpreted to so provide in
stead of to provide for an illegal trust.
Cushing placed great reliance upon
two cases decided in California later
than the Fair case. These were the
Heberle and Peabody cases, from which
he quoted long extracts. He also re-
ferred to a parallel of the alternative
provision in the Fair and Spreckels
wills to establish the vital difference
which he claimed existed between
them. This difference, consisting en-
tirely of the wording of the alternative
provisions specified in the two docu-
ments, was based upon the different
meaning to be attached to the words
give" and transfer and convey" He
pointed out that the Fair will directly
referred to trust property and estate"
and instructed that the property should
be transferred and conveyed" whereas
the Spreckels will in the same connec-
tion referred to 'all legacies and de-
vises" and used the word give"
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
LIFE OF A PIMPLE
Compilations Are Cleared and Pimples
Disappear Overnight without Trouble

Compilations Are Cleared and Pfmples
Disappear Overnight without Trouble
The dispensers of poslam. a new skin
discovery. ask that notice be given that
no one is urged to purchase 1T without
nrst obtaining an experimental pack
age Every one who has tried 1t knows
that the fifty cent box. on sale at the
Owl Drug Co.. and all drug stores. is
suricient to cure the worst cases OF
eczema. where the surface affected is
not too large. The itching ceases on
first application 1t will also cure acne.
letter blotches. scaly scalp. hives bar
ber's and every other form of itch, in
Guiding itching feet. Being flesh col
ored and containing no grease. tho
presence of poslanl on exposed surfaces.
such as the face and hands. is not per-
ceptible. Water and soap can not be
used in connection with it. as these irri-
tate and prolong skin troubles. some
times even causing them.
AS to the experimental package OF
poslam. it can be had free of charge by
mail of the Emergency Laboratories. 81
West Twenty fifth Street. New York
1t alone is sufficient to clear the COM
plexion overnight. and to rid the face OK
pimples in twenty-four hours.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
A VERY STRONG
PROPOSITION
S. N. Wood & Co. Are Adver-
tising One of the Strongest
Propositions Ever Made by
Any Retail Concern

They tell why they are able to give
better values than any other retailer,
because they manufacture and sell di-
rect.
To back up this statement they say
to the men and to the women: Wear
the suit you buy of S. N. Wood & Co.
couple of weeks-during that time
compare it with any you see elsewhere.
If you do not find it far the best value
return it and get your money back"
This is a plain statement that shows
the earnest policy S. N Wood & Co.
are pursuing. 1t is the strongest guar
antee ever made as to values.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
PROTEST FILED AGAINST
BIG CHEMICAL COMPANY
Fumes Alleged to Damage Veg
citation in Vicinity

OAKLAND, Oct. Protests against
the Leona chemical company's plant
Melrose was lodged with the board of
Supervisors today. Residents in the
vicinity of the plant alleged that the
fumes from the stacks rendered the air
impure and damaged vegetation. Com
plants regarding the plant have been
placed with the district attorney. but
methods about to be installed would
nullify the fumes and remove the cause
of trouble
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
sMUGGLERS IN BLOODY
BATTLE WITH RURALES
One Killed and Several Wound
ed i'm Fight Near Sabinas

trafn of pack burros loaded with con-
traband goods as breastworks, a gang
~ smugglers battled with a squad OF
rales near Sabinas, in the state of
Coai1,fils. Mexico, and came out vic
'forious. forcing the rurales to with
draw and escaping with their goods
into the mountains one smuggler
- kflied and several rurales wounded
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05

AvERILL SLATED FOR PLAcE-Los Angeles
Oct. 4.hIt was reported here today that w.
H. Arerill, superintendent Of the Los Angeles
division OF the Southern, Pacific, is slated to
succeed W. A. McGovern of the western
division, who recently resigned TO enter the
service of another road
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05

GRAY CHOSEN PRESIDENT-CIeveland Ohio.
Oct 4.-The ninth annual convention OF the
American Society of Orthodentists opened its
sessions here today. DR.. B. Frank Gray, Los
Angeles. was elected president. The next con-
vention probably will be held in Denver.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
PUTS PRESSURE ON
FRUIT IMPORTERS
Government Limits to Forty
eight Hours Time for Filing
Claims for Allowance
fragrant Abuses in the Past Are
Cause for Summary Action
by Treasury Officials

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Flagrant
abuses in fruit importations entailing
thousands of dollars of loss to the gov
ernment, occurring especially on the
docks at New York, are aimed at in
regulations proclaimed today by acting
Secretary of the Treasury Reynolds
and directed to collectors of customs
and all others concerned
The regulations estop importers from
delaying for a week or 10 days the
fling of claims for allowance for decay,
destruction or injury of the fruit inn
ported, but not taken from the docks,
making it impossible for the authori-
Ties to determine what TO allow for the
deterioration of the imports. California
fruit raisers took up this question with
congress at the last session, contending
that the delays operated to the undue
advantage of Italian interests, particu-
larly as to oranges and lemons.
FORTY~EIGHT HOURS LIMIT
The government is entitled to the
duty on the arrival of the fruit, and As,
hours is fixed by the department under
todays circular. as to the time within
which, after the arrival of the vessel,
importers may file their claims for al
lowance for shortage or nonimporta-
tion.
Immediately upon notice of these
claims, the appraisers, under direction
of the collectors, will detail one or
more examiners to determine promptly
the percentage of decay. The exam
iners will be called upon to- set aside
representative packages, consisting of
at least 5 per cent of each lot or mark,
and to open and examine them.
Within 10 days after the landing of
fruit the report of the appraiser must
be made tc the collector, fixing the per-
centage of rotten and worthless fruit
ance will be made in the liquidation of
the entry.
WHEN FRUIT is CONDEMNED
Where imported fruit or other per-
ishable goods have been condemned, the
port of original entry within 10 days
after landing by the health officer or
authorities, no allowance will be made
until the importers or their agents
within "a hours file detailed notice with
1.-THE collector.
No allowance will be made for dam
age to any imported merchandise other
than the allowance upon unperishable
goods on the ground of nonimporta-.
ton. Importers, however. are per
mitted under the new regulations to
abandon to the United States within
10 days after entry all or any part of
any goods included in any invoice and
be relieved from payment of duty on
the abandoned portion, provided it
amounts to at least 10 per cent of the
total value or quantity of the invoice.
The importers will have to deliver
the abandoned goods to the govern
ment at some designated place within
the liraits of the port. when the allow
ance will be made in 1iquidating the
entry and the merchandise sold or de-
stroyed. On failure to deliver as re-
quired, the government will take pos
session of the goods at the expense OF
the importers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
HASKELL HEARING posrpoNED-Ardm

okla, Oct. 4.--On motion Of the defendants in
the federal court here today the hearing OF
Governor Charles n, Haskell and other prom
iuent Oklahomans, under Indictment charged
with fraud in the Muskogee town lot fraud
cases which were set for today, were post
noned.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
Racing in Switzerland

ZURICH. Switzerland. Oct 4-Sev-
cral Of the balloons which started yes
lerday afternoon in the Internal tional
race for the Gordon Bennett cup have
come TO earth again. Emile Dubonnet
one Of the French piIoIs. made land
ing at $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon be-
tween Neudorf and Reichenbach, ST.
lesia. Leon Debrocker. a Belgian rep.
resentatfve. descended safely at the
foot Of the carpathian mountains at
1880 o'clock today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05

Study Our Windows
owl" windows are always
fresh and attractive and mean
a real economy to you-they
are all live news windows
every one OF them-watch
them-keep posted lit will
pay you at all times.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
Post Card Albums

They are an ideal gift for a
collection of postcards. We
have a wide selection OF Al
buns, all styles and prices,
with soft, padded leatherette
covers, stiff back covers, etc.
This is the only convenient
way to keep cards. We have
them for sale at just the
price to meet your pocket
book-25c. soc, 75c, &L00,
Sis, s1.50, up to $500.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-05
Liquors for Medicinal Use

The owls z5c toothbrush is
better than brushes often sold
by smaller dealers at 35c and
40c. We guarantee every
brush. Try one and see for
yourself.