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The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
NEGLECTED ALLEYS LISTED
Commissioner West Inaugurates
Campaign of Sanitation.
Proposes Board to Control These
Places and Keep Them Clean.
Menace TO Health.

Commissioner West yesterday made an
other decisive move IN hts recently an
nounced determination to rid the city Of
the nuisances created by the maintenance
OF private alleys These alleys, usually
owned by private interests or abutting
property owners, are not under the direct
care Of the District government and are
not paved. AS a result. they are a men
ace to the public health, due 70 neglect
the accumulation OF rubbish. and other
Questionable matter.
Unllghted. many OF them are blind. q"
and run into open pockets hidden from
public view. and many are crooked. in
many instances the hiding place Of the
criminal element
James NJ. Wood. superintendent OF the
street-cleaning department. in compliance
with an order OF Commissioner West. has
compiled a list OF 900 Of these alleys.
which has been placed IN the hands OF
the Commissioner. Some OF these alleys
are described as IN bad condition, and
one In particular that IS in need OF imme-
date sanitation. The list Is far from be-
Ing complete.
II has been suggested by Commissioner
Wt0L NndI lno superintendent OF street
cleaning, engineer OF highways and a
member OF the engineering department
be appointed a board 10 report 20 the
Commissioners such OF these alleys as
ought 20 be widened and made public
either through condemnation or dedica-
tion of title. Commissioner West says
the data collected in this connection
should be full and accurate IN order that
individual cases reported may receive the
personal consideration OF the Commis-
sioners with a view Of taking prompt
action
The health department will be instructed
10 order its inspectors to give especial
attention 20 these private alleys which
are. in many instances. the Commission
ers say, repositories Of filth and refuse,
with a view OF prosecuting the owners
OF the property where the insanitary con-
ditions arc created and allowed to con-
ttnue.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21

Charlotte Haden. who died June % last.
and whose viii. dated June 2S last was
filed for probate yesterday, made almost
every charitable institution In this city a
beneficiary under the terms Of her viii
The following charitable bequests were
made: Florence Crittenton Hope and
Help Mission, 5000; Washington City Or
phan Asylum. $500: Childrens Country
Home. 500: washington Home for In
curables. 500; Episcopal Eye Ear and
Throat Hospital, 500; st. Catherine's g
Home for Working Girls Sisters OF
Mercy. $500; St Vincent's hemAla Or
phan Asylum. 800; st. Joseph Male Or
phan Asylum. $500; Little Sisters Of the
Poor, $500; House OF the Good Shepherd.
$500; St AIMS Infant Asylum, 500; Home
Of Good Samaritan, S1OO
other Bequests Made.
Other bequests are as follows: House
and premises 1912 Corcoran street north
west given to Joseph Hawkins. the prop
erty 20 90 20 Charlotte Crosby, of Dor
chester. Mass. at the death of Hawkins.
Personal property was devised to Jo-
seph Hawkins Charlotte Crosby Edith
Van Horn. Florence Kenworthy. George
Van Horn, Miss Rena Kirby. William s.
Mccarthy. and Emily Van Horn.
With the direction TO sell the following
real estate and to divide its proceeds 10
the following named benefciaries: Will
tam 5. Mccarthy was bequeathed house
and premises 500 Twelfth street north
west. 4O Thirteenth street. 1893 D street.
1872 Coreoran street. and 1922 Biltmore
street, the benehciaries being Jennie
Johnson. 5000; Charlotte Crosby SIS. CO.,;
Edith Van Horn. 5000; Florence Ken
worthy, 5000; Willis and Henry Johnson,
SO each: Catharine Bucklee, Philadelphia,
5000; Albert NJ Haden, 5000; Ida n
Doty. Of this city. $500; Mrs. Rena Kirby.
$500: Willis Cheney. Forest Glen, Nd,
1850; Mrs. Willie NJ Elson. $500: Joseph
Hawkins, $1,000. and Sarah Freeman,
S100
One-haf Of the residue Of the estate IS
given TO Charlotte Crosby and the other
half equally between Edith Van Horn.
Florence Kenworthy, and Jenny John
son. William S. Mccarthy was named
as executor without bond.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congress-Open a. m. 20 10 p. m. on
secular days: from =. nc. 70 10 ?. N. on sundays
and on certain holidays.
Public Lbrary-Opcn a. m TO p. m; holidays.
a. m 70 D. m. Sundays, 70 ? ?. m.
White House-Opcn 10 a. m. 70 ?. m
United States Capitol-Open a. M 20 40 p, n.
State. War. and Navy Departments-Open a m
TO p. m. (The original Declaration OF IndePend-
ence is in the library at the state DEPARTMENT.
United states TreasuFy-Open A. m. TO .. N
United States Patent Onico-Open a. NJ TO 2
p m.
United States Pension Bureau-Open . a m TO 4
D. N
Omitted States Post-onHce-open q. m to ?. m.
Washington City Post-ofHce- Open all hours. CThe
Dead Letter Office is in the city post-ofhce.)
National Botanic Gardens-Open a. m 10 ?. m
Fish Comm ssion-Open a. m. 10 40 D. m.
Army Medical Aiuseum-Open a m. 70 so ?. m
National Aluseum-Opcn a. m. to 4 30 p N. tin
cluding holidays).
Agricultural Deparment-Open g. N to G3O
D N.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printi1g-Open a. m.
Washington Monument 65Sli feet m hsssht)-open
$50 a. m. 70 40 ,. M. Elevator runs from a. n.
until p. m.
Corcorsn Gallery Of Art-Open go a. m. to 4
p N. winter 9 4. m. TO p. m. IN sumner. Sun
days-l30 p. m. 20 2. m. excepting IN mids1m-
mer. Admission FREQ Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sat
urdays. and Sundays: other days. &c admission
Smithsonian Instituion-Open a N TO S-5O p m
Government Printing o1acc-Opcn 10 a m to 2
y. m.
Navy Yard-open 9 a. m 70 $50 7. n.
Southwortk Cottage. 3Sth 81. and Prospect ave.
Key Mansi0n-Home OF Francis SCOTT Key. author
Of The Star Spangled Banner" 35ls NJ street
northwest Open daily. except Sunday, q. NJ 70
$50 p. M Admission free.
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Park-Open all day.
Rock Greek Bridge and Park
Chevy Chase and Rensingtou.
Naval Observatory-Open q. N 20 .. M
Mount Vernon (tbs homs and tomb Of Washing
tonl-Open II a. m. 70 p. m
Arlington National Cemetery.
Fort Myer Military Post.
Chesapeake Beach. Nd
United States SOLDIER Home-Open = n. 10
sunset
United States Naval Academy. Annapolis. SD.
Cathedral Grounds. TennallytOWn Toad-Opcn 8 a
N, 70 3, N.
Great Falls o. The Potomac.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
INSTALLING MORE FIRE BOXES.
Increased Protection in COnKested
Valve District.

The District electrical department is in
stalling fifteen new fire alarm stations IN
the eongested value district bounded by
the streets between B and II. and -Four
and-a-hah and Fifteenth street north
west The location Of these boxes are as
follows:
Fifteenth and H streets, Fifteenth and
G streets. Fourteenth and F streets. Thir-
toenth and G streets, Thirteenth and II
streets, Thirteenth and z streets. Twelfth
and streets. Eleventh street and Penn
sylvania avenue, Tenth and + streets,
Tenth and G streets. Ninth and G streets
Ninth and E streets, Seventh and B
streets. John Marshall place and street.
and Twelfth and T streets
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
WILL NOT MODEST CLOCK.
Washington Citizens Do Not Favo
New Daylight scheme,

Washington Citizens Do Not Favor
New Daylight scheme.
The business interests represented by
the Board OF Trade and the Chamber OF
Commerce, and many citizens, In response
to an invitation from Commissioner Mac
farland for an expression OF opinion as to
the adoption Of an ordinance similar to the
Cincinnati law for more daylight" have
gone on record as opposed to the propo-
sition.
The National Daylight Association OF
Cincinnati, which proposed that the Gin
cinnau system Of turning the hands OF
the block back one hour from May l TO
October ]. and moving them forward one
hour on October !. so as to give one hour
mere Of summer daylight, will be advised
that the system Is not favored IN Wash
ington.
Commissioner Macferland said yester-
day he has received hundreds Of letters
In opposition to the proposed change, and
not one favoring the plan.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
Plnn P1avrround Ment.-

The Washington Fairgrounds Associa-
tton has planned two athletic events for
to-day. to be held at the Rosedale and
Virginia avenue Fairgrounds. respectively.
The events at the Rosedale grounds will
be open to pupils OF the Blow, Webb.
Pierce, Madison, Wheatley. Hay and
other schools, and that at the Virginia
avenue playground VIII be for the pupils
OK the Buchanan. Byron, Cranch. Tyler.
Van Ness, and Wallach schools. At the
latter playground an American flag Will
be presented the winning school
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
SERVICES FOR H, W. CRAGIN.
Washington Attorney who Died in
Virginin VIII Be Buricd Here.

Funeral services for Harry W Cragin,
prominent attorney Of this city. who
died yesterday at his summer home IN
the Blue Ridge Mountains, viii be held
from his Washington residence, go Penn
sylvania avenue. this afternoon. The
body will be cremateG.
Mr.. Cragin was born In New Hampshire
and was the son Of former Representative
Cragin. He came to Washington in 1868
and praCticed law. After acting as an ex-
aminer in the Patent ONCE he became a
member OF the Court Of Claims
He Is survived by son. Harry S. Cra-
gin, an attorney, OF Washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
NOISY AUTOS BARRED.
Ill Smelling Vehicles May Not Enter
Park Reservations.

At the recommendation OF the officer IN
charge OF public buildings and parks. Col.
Abbot. acting chief Of engineers Of the
army. has issued orders TO exclude all
noisy ana ill-smening motor vehicles from
the District reservations.
Laws and regulations governing the
parks have been amended 10 meet the
situation. reading as follows: 1T Is for
bidden 20 run a motor vehicle that ernits
excessive, unnecessary, or offensive Guan-
titles Of gas or smoke or disagreeable
odors. or that makes an unnecessary or
unusual amount OF noise"
The War Department explained the
amendment had the force Of law, ana
was passed in order that the park watch
men shall have the authority 70 exclude
such vehicles.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
LOCAL MENTION.
ExcuRsroNs To.nAr

Steamer Charles Macalaster for Mount venon
Daily and Sunday boats leave Seventh street Nhar
at 10 a. N. and 30 p N.
The PocahoDtas moonlight trip down the riyvy
leaving 80 p m. daily and Sunday
To Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport Neua and Al
points sOuth-Norfolk ard WashIrs1on utramsr
every evening in the year at 6;45
Steamer jamestown, for q MOONLIGHT tr5p dou,
the Potomac-Leaves Norfolk and Washington Utsam
boat wharf at ?. n daily and Sunday
To Annapolis and the United States Naval Arah
emy-Trains leave every hour on the half hour frrm
Rifteenth and II streets noTtheast
To RocN Creek and Bridge Zooocdcal Park Cb.-
Chase. and kenEngton-Cars FROM Fifteenth rrr.o.
and New YORK Avenue every hfteen minltes
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
APPEAL FOR JUVENILE COURT.
Assistant L. s. Attorney Perry De-
fendS Judge De Lacy's Tribunal.

Assistant L. s. Attorney Perry De-
fendS Judge De Lacy's Tribunal
Assistant United States Attorney Perry
yesterday fled an appeal in the District
Supreme Court in behalf Of the Juvenile
Court from the decision OF Justice Stat
ford in the case OF Leo West, In which
the court held that the Juvenile Court
was without jurisdiction in the matter Of
ordering the payment Of alimony by a
delinquent husband where no children
exist
Mr.. Perry declares that the case Is one
OF far-reaching importance, and that
more than $1,000 a week is collected by
the Juvenile Court from delinquent hus-
bands and paid to wives and children in
want The bill further alleges that the
machinery Of the Juvenile Court is better
able to care for this class Of cases than
any other judiciary, and that It was
plainly the intention Of Congress that
this judicial body should care for cases Of
this character.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
Mrs. NJ. p. Jordan Buried.

The last survivor Of an old regime.
Mrs. NJ. z. Jordan, was Inferred yes
terday IN Harmony cemetery. The de-
ceased. a woman OF strong personality
and untiring industry, has contributed
much to her race, and was often sought
for in affairs OF public interest. She
leaves FIVE children. some occupving
prominent positions In the government
service.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John a Anderson, q and Goldie F. MeSsuuen,
o. Rev. John r. Gill
Myrt E. Fullerton, p. q WheelcrsburE Ohio. ana
Mamie r Williams. S. Rev. Walter r. Smith.
COLORED.
B. Franklin Morrison. 81, and Julia o. sleeper
son. a. Rev. Albert T. Catlett
Wayman A. johnson. 30. and Mary Z. Jones "a
Rev. George r. Harris
Charles Lacy "a, and Theresa Green, lS Rev.
B. T. Perkins
Fred Dolenan. 81. and Isabella v Wheeler. s..
Rev. shelton Miller
John Gross. 3. and Lizzi0 Stewart. 2. Rev. A.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
Park Board Ordern cnt-nn.

The board Of control OF Rock Creek
Park will order the construction Of a
cutoff road. about $50 feet in length. to
connect the Military road and Beach
driveway, on the south and east sides. re-
spectiveiy. Of the present roadways. The
advantage Of the proposed cut-on win be
increased safety to those driving over
these roads.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
GRISWOLD WILL STANDS.
Court Refuses to Admit Revocation
Writ TO Probate.


Writ TO Probate.
Justice Wright yesterday decided that
the estate Of the late Henry A Girls
void, former president OF the Anacostia
and Potomac River Railroad Company.
will be administered according to the
terms OF the will. Notwithstanding an
attempted revocation writ, written by
him on the margin OF the document
Wishing the intention OF her husband TO
be carried out the widow, Mrs. Naude
H. Griswold. Joined with the heirs-at-
law in a petition 10 the court 20 set
aside the will, although she is the prin-
cipal beneficiary under its terms. The
court denied the petition and ordered
the Will admitted TO probate and letters
issue TO the widow and Justice Job
Barnard, named as executors.
The estate, exclusive Of debts and In
elusive Of life insurance, Is estimated
at about $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
Sentenced for annoying Girl..

Convicted in the Police Court before
Judge Kimball OF annoying several white
girls in the southeast section Of the city.
William Pinckney. a negro. was yester-
day sent TO the workhouse for eighteen
months in default OF fines totaling 500.
Conduct Of this sort is menace 10
the peace and contentment OF society"
said Judge Kimball In imposing sentence.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
EXCURSIONS.

For those who wish to go North by sea
tbs Norfolk and Washington steamers form a con-
venient connec;ing link with the ocean-gong steam
cts plying between Norfolk and New York, Provi-
denne Boston and other New England points.
Norfolk and Washington steamers sailing from this
city daily at 6a5 y N. make cUTenient cunnec-
tons at Norfolk with both Old Dominion and Mer-
chants and Miners liners for the points mentioned.
Special rates covering all steamer expenses on the
connecting lines are in force All information may
Be secured at Seventh street whan, or az the Nor
folk and Washington general ticket Office 20 -Four
teentA street. Bond Building
Special tickets for the weekend are also sold
on the Norfolk and Washington boats giving a one
or twO-day stay az Old Point Comfort Virginia
Beach. OF other resorts in the neighborhocd. Fri
day and Saturday to Monday fares cover boat ac-
cUmmodafions and hotel board at the Sherwood or
ChAmbeTlin. Old Point Saturday 4 Monday fares
for the trip only arc likewise on sah
From the number of passengers carried
every trip. there can Be no question that the
jamestown evening excursions aro tho most popu-
lar river outings Of the character. Fins music
dancing. a splendidly appointed restaurant, and
above all, spacious frrproof boat arc among tho
many factors that fguro in the estimation in which
the public holds these moonlight trips Then the
sailing hour Is very convenient Seven O'Clock
gives the man Of Affairs more tine to wind up
dress leiSurely for the evenings pleasure. The
speed Of tho Jamestown enables her TO complete a
very lengthy trip and still be back to her wharf
az q seemly hour.
These excursions made daily and Sunday
leaving the Norfolk and Washington excursions
wharf. foot Of Seventh street. at O'Clock and re-
turning az II O'Clock.
Chevy Chase Lakes popularity grows
apacs as the summer season advances Crowds
nightly ere the rule at this delightful resort. the
many attractions appearing TO lose an iota Of
their charm
Programmes are arranged anew for the evening
concerts BY the Marine Mand Uerformers. and the
numbers 30 selected that every taste is pro
vide for. After O'Clock the band moves to the
great pavilion overlooking the picturesque lake
where music IS rendered until II O'Clock to the de-
light Of hundreds. The pavilion. while all under
cover, is open TO every breeze 50 that dancing is
an unalloyed pleasure at the lake" Other aInuss.
ments that provide diversion for the throngs ars
an Illuminated riding track with teams and saddle
ponies motion picture theater, and bowling alley
all Of which have regular and numerous patrons
The new cars in service on the Chevy Chase lins
anord safe and speedy means q transportation 70
and from the resort
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona flde circulation-a circulation IN
Washington larger by thousands than was
ever before attained by any morning
newspaper set the Capital. Its books
ere opsn.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
Promined tn Worl.

"Yes, suh,- he said. Yes, y'onner;
Abs gwine TO wu'k- Ah'l pay dat wife
o mine free dollahs a week. He. paused.
Then turning to his wife. he blurted out:
But CONAN, All wants you TO under
stan dat youse da cause OF spoilin' a
religion dat mought have saved lots of
po' sheep. Youse done made me give I'D
nah wu'lC"
Whereat the wife and her friends smiled
audibly
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21

d. A. Edwards. president Of the Lincoln
Park Citizens Association. in a commuui-
cation TO Commissioner Macfarland. con-
veys the Endorsement Of the association
and it's unanimous congratulations mo,
the successful carrying out of the mans
of the safe and sane celebration ~ In
dependence Day, and expressing the Wish
that the day be celebrated in a slnorlar
manner in the future.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
OF A HUNDRED IDEAS.
Old Methods Must Be Set Aside

There still people in this who thought horse cars
would be good enough for Washington Il is the
But no city grow By standing still Old give
place newod methods set aside in order to fulfill the
law of progress.
We would produce houses Therefore began look
for ideas that and consider nseparae ideal
homes. We did get them, however by sitting still This
also applies ownership for the who glad
opportunity half way that have provided purchase plan that
will solve the problem of home buying.
In these days OF crowded and sy-scaping houses II
is unusual to find locality which affords extended view
found the locality OF Near by the restfulne
Of adjacent park which provides charming scenery Here is
section aboundng in natural advantages yet maintaining
prestige Unparalleled values in land structures and location
Shannon Luchs VIII shortly announce the readiness of the
homes for inspection as well their location
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
ORPHANS Her HEIRS
Will of Charlotte Haden
Leaves Money to Charities.
TWELVE INSTITUTIONS NAMED

Testament Filed Yesterday Be-
queaths Property and Finances 90
Number of Persons I'm This and
other Cifies-AJmOst Every Chart
table Establishment Remembered.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
Snr1nE storx

Try Can of Paragon PIums for IN,
At either Of ]. 7. D. Pyles' 13 stores.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21

Criterion Rye whisky, 81 Full Omar,
John T. Crowley, SSl 18th So. NV.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21

Floral Work for Funerals,
Good taste and the finest specimen
flowers make GUIDES work exquisite 1914 +.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21

Garden Hose at Special Prices.
Reliable qualities, 17c down TO 7c per y
Lindsay's Rubber Store, 933 z 81. NV.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21
Citizens Praise Celebration.

Expert Thinning, Plumbing, and
Repair work. Phone Shedd's, 40 9th az
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21

OIL cookers, gas ranges. water heatera
us 18th St. A. Muddiman & CO,-I2N a
The Washington herald., 1909-07-21

caverIy's Plumbing. 1891 G nv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12
BILL BRADLEY CLIMBED OVER
FENCE TO BREAK INTO MAJORS

Ever hear about the breaking
into fast company of Bill Brad
ley, the greatest living third sack
er, did your" asked Deacon Nc
CURE of a bunch of Detroit fans.
Brad, who was sitting nearby, grin
ned and related the experience.
II was playing with Auburn. In
the New York state league, when
the Chicago Nationals bought me
in $780," said the chief of the
boo gang. 81 received transpor-
tation to Chicago and reached the
big city next morning and went
out to the park.
IT was ratified all right. !
could hear the players at practice.
but couldn't get into the park.
I shook the gate, but no one an
swered. 1 walked around that
park three times, looking for the
players gate, and then l found a
place could climb over and
jumped in. t,vi
when l introduced myself the
players gave me the laugh but l
was game and reported. i Some
body threw a uniform at me and
like all bushers l had to take MY
bumps. That's the way / broke
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12
KELLER ALL IN?
SURE THING, MIKE

Didn't some one say last
season that Wee Willie Kee-
Ter was all in, down and out,
a candidate for the discard,
and several other things like
that?
Wasn't It last summer that
the New York real estate
prince decorated the bench
while younger men toiled in
right field and occupied Will
lies position in the batting
order?
Seems something like this
was taking place. Yet, here
we read almost every day that
this same Keller person is
swatting the ball for two,
three or four hits, as he did
before the spit ball and other
things made 800 batters as
scarce as willing witnesses for
the prosecution at a trust
company trial.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12
CHARLIE CHECH.


Strange thing about base ball.
Sometimes you're good and some
times you're bad. Sometimes you
can play first-class bali for one
team and then again you play q
mediocre game for another club.
For instance, here's Charlie
Czech, the st. Paul : prescription
mixer, who last year was $3.50
performer in the box for Cleve-
land. He won IL games and lost
eight.
Last winter he was traded, In
company with Jack Ryan, and a
bale of money, to the Boston CLUB,
for ICY" Young. Right Off the
reel Chech steps of in front and
wins four games in a row, being
at the present moment the leading
pitcher of Ban Johnson's organiza-
tion. 4n
Maybe it's the difference In the
surroundings. Maybe it's because
Manager Fred Lake has sense
enough to work Chech during the
cold weather, which he takes &c
like q duck to a bath, and then
again maybe it's something else
hut whatever It In, Chech looks
like the actual article this spring