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The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
MANY IN BREAD LINE.
Hungry and Cherries Are Fed at
Barracks of Salvation Army.

Hungry and CheerIess Are Fed At
Barracks of Salvation Army.
An Increase in numbers was noted yes
terday morning when the bread line
formed at the barracks OF the Salvation
Army, IN Pennsylvania avenue, 10 receive
half a loaf Of bread and & mug OF hot.
steaming coffee. Some Of them gave
every evidence OF having seen better
days. At the very end OF the long line
stood a seventeen-year-old boy, dressed
in suit Of summer clothes and shivering
IN the cold rain
Almost every phase of the under side
OF life was represented The young man
just starting "a life trip 'on the road"
jostled members Of the old regime OF
trampdom.
At noon time the more important part
Of the winter relief work programme was
gone through with; that is, the supplying
Of poor families with hot soup and bread.
Crowds Of people stood near, watching
the children and women as they emerged
from the barrack rO0m carrying 70 their
homes nourishment for the day.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
EXHIBITION OF ORCHIDS.
Varied and Rare Specimens Shown
AZ BIackistoness-

at BlRckiEtOne's,
Seldom, IL sver before have the people
OF Washington had the opportunity TO see
an orchid exhibition as can now be found
Rt Blackistone's. northwest corner of
Fourteenth and Il streets. The variety Of
the specimens is large and seldom seen
On exhibition in local flower establish
ments- The collection Is complete with
the best commercial gToEths.
Among the varieties shown are CattIeva
Trianae. Cattleya Labiata, CsttIeya Nos
siesi. Cattleya Intermdia, Cattleya Harri-
sOnade, Cattleya Chrysotaxa. Clauthe
Beieni. Cymbitium Leeanum. Deuisen-
drum Ciptlenum, Lycsste Skinnerii. Coe-
logina Cristata, Cynbidum Eberuum.
and Vsuda CoeruIa-
Three OF the Tsrest varieties ara the
Cattleya TTisnse, Coelogina Cristatz.
Cymbidum EbeTnium. which were used in
the bridal bouquet If Miss Alice Roose-
velt, prepared by the Same firm
The public IS cordially invited 10 inspect
the floral exhibition, and Mr Blackstone.
who has made q special study OF orchids.
VIII be pleased TO give any information
regarding this beautiful display.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
MRS. STUART DIES.
Wzs Widow Of ex-Congressman and
Active In SocIaI Circles.

Mrs Henrietta Stuart. widow Of ex-
Congressman Andrew Stewart. Of Steu-
benviIle, Ohio. died yesterday morning at
her rooms in the Portner Apartments.
where she has resided for several years.
Mrs. Stuart had taken an active part in
local social affairs n former years, and Is
survived BY two sons, John 3. and
Charles A. Stuart, and FIVE grandchil-
dren-
Funeral services viii be held this after
noon al $50 o'clock Rev. Dr. Radcliffe.
Of the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, will cfhciate.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
KeIsex to Take 81 offlee

Albany. Jan I3-Otto Kelsey closed his
career as State superintendent Of in
surance tonight. when he penned his
resignation and sent the letter 20 Gov
Hughes Mr.. Kelsey viii assume his new
position as first deputy State comptroller
st once.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
ATTRACTIVE GOWNS
WORN AT RECEPTION

The guests were received by Judge
Henry Stockbridge. Of Baltimore. presi-
dent general Of the District Branch Of
the S A r., assisted by Justice and Mrs
Thomas H. Anderson, Mrs. Donald Nc
Lean, president general Of the National
Society D. A R. who were guests Of
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
ENLARGEs JURISDICTION.
Amendment Proposed to Laws Gov
erninG Juvenile Court.

At the request Of Judge De Lacy. Of the
Juvenile Court, Corporation Counsel
Thomas has prepared an amendment TO
the present law for the purpose Of max
ing clear and effective the Jurisdiction OF
that court IN respect 10 the forfeiture
OF recognizances.
The amendment provides that the
Juvenile Court shall have power to issue
execution on all forfeited recognizances.
and ali writs issued by the court shall
be directed TO and executed by the
marshal Of the District Of Columbia.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
CALIFORNIA LEADS.
Local Contributions for Earthquake
Sufferers Coming in slowly.

A contribution Of $4,000 wired from Cal
ifornia, and smaller donations from other
States swelled the fund OF the National
Red Cross Society for the earthquake
sufferers in Italy TO $72S0oo yesterday.
Local contributions are coming in
slowly. Altogether, the citizens of Wash
ington have given about $4,000.
California leads in the amount given.
The $4,000 received yesterday by Miss
Boardman. makes a total of S250,90e from
that State.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14

The Very Rev Alexander P. Doyle.
c. 5. P. Rev. Walter Elliott c. 5. P. Of the
Apostolic Mission House. and several other Pauist
priests Yesterday attended the funeral in New Tork
Of Rev. Father William DvseTeux Hughes. c :.
P which was held from St. PaEl's Church. Father
Elicit spoke 81 the serTics
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
READY FOR ARGUMENT.
Attorneys Preparing for Contest
Over Possession of Child

Attorneys IN the contest for the pos
session OF Anna Marie Kane, seven years
old, daughter OF Mrs Katherine Binder
Jacobl who. since a few days after her
birth. has lived with Mrs Anna NJ. Kane,
4ss I street northwest, have been hard
at work preparing arguments to present
tc Justice Barnard to-day.
The case was continued from Tuesday
when attorneys for Mrs Kane intlmatec
that counsel for the mother. who has
brought the suit. were trying to hurry
proceedings unnecessarily.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14

honor; Vice President ard Miss Moore:
Vice President and Mrs. De Caindry, and
Vice President Hagner.
The Gowns.
Mrs. Anderson was particularly attrac-
tive in a directoire gown OF pale blue
satin and lace, with pearl dog collar. Mrs.
Mclean wore a gown OF black lace and
net, over white satin, with stripss OF mar
row black velvet, with diamonds about
her neck. on her corsage and In her hair.
Miss Moore wore blue satin. and Mrs. De
Caindry wore white satin.
Among those who took supper together
with the receiving party. q number OF
handsome gowns were noticeable Among
them were Mrs Albert Core. in white
satin with appliqued lace upon the bodice.
and diamonds: Mrs. J. Eakin Gadsby,
historian general OF the National Society
d. A. r., in an empire gown OF peacock
blue satin, with trimmings OF gold pas
sementerie and gold tassels: Mrs Ran
dolph de 3. KeiTn, OF Reading, honorary
vice president general D. A. r. who is
here for the winter, black net and lace
over black silk, with diamonds; Mrs.
Joseph Krenp. Of Reading. Pa. guest OF
Mrs. Keim, black chantiIly lace robe
over white satin. with quantities of vaiu-
able duchesse lace upon the corsage:
Miss Harriet Keim. guest OF her uncle.
Mr.. Frederick Owen. black lace over
yellow satin. with amber jewellery: Mrs.
Harry Cherley, black silk crepe
with trimmings Of tulle, with necklace,
and diamond de vallier: Miss Richard
son, white embroidered net; Mrs. Henry
P. Holden, gown Of white satin with
bunches OF violets broca5ed. an empire
bodice trimmed with lace. and wide girdIe
and band about the skirt OF violet chiffon
velvet; Miss Nettie Bradley. pale gray
empire gown of crepe de chine. trimmed
with bands Of embroidery and soft lace,
and Miss Kate Bradley. peach blow crepe
dc chine
Mrs John E Fenwicl. wore a pale blue
mousseiine, trimmed with white lace and
tulle, made empire: Mrs. Woodrow. gray
satin with lace trimmings and embroidery.
With black and white bonnet: Mrs Wood
bury PUlsifeT. ETay messaiine: Mrs.
Ernst, old rose crepe de chine. trimmed
with embroidery; Mrs Hodgkius. figured
silk gown In pink and blue, trimmed with
lace; Mrs. Charles II. Terry, OF New
York, black net over white satin, trimmed
Win silver spangled net, and diamonds:
Miss Pesrce. white crepe de chine.
trimmed with embroidery and lace. and
diamonds; Mrs. Bowram, assistant histor-
ian general Of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. white chiffon. with
embossed flowers in pink velvet. made
empire over white satin.
The musical programme was most IN
teresting, consisting Of songs by Mrs J.
Y. Bischon, accompanied by Or. Blschoh
In his hsppiest mood. Mrs Bischoff sang
the difficult aria from Linda di Cha
mount. My Rose Amt White" a plan
tstion song. which was delightfully."- given:
the CreOle's Lovers song and Taubert S
Laughing Song. which Mrs. BiSchch
sings with distinctive skill She was in
splendid voice, and her clear. high tones
and brilliant rOulades and trills. capti-
waited her audience
Dancing began afte- supper. about Il
o clock
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14

John Roberts. by viii. filed for. probate
yesterday, leaves bis esats 70 his wife Mar Eliza
beth Roberts. Ro5erts died November x TIE
Gccunsrt Is dated OetobG q, IsE
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14

Headaches and NeursIrfa From Colds.
LAXATIVE BR0AO Quinine the Ecrid-wids CoIo
sn5 Grip remedy. removes csnse. fsil for tuiI name
Lock SE Signature Z. " GroFe. e
The Washington herald., 1909-01-14
RIFLE ASSOCIATION
DEMANDS GOOD AIN
Members Looking Toward
Better Workmanship Era.
WOULD EDUCATE THE CITIZENS

Civil and College Shooting Clubs
Have Been Organized Among the
school Boys and Art FOstered In
Army and Navy-IntereSfinG Meet
ing and Important Action Taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
Genuine" Old Oak Furniture.
From the Manchester Guardian.

I'll take your word for it, said the
carver, when l explained (writes a COR
respondent) that the dresser I had
asked him to .'titivate" dated from 1850.
You see," he proceeded, explaining in
his turn. there's so many genuine old
oak dressers made from American oak
felled last year. possibly. and the art
of making them appear old has come 10
such perfection that even a chap like
me. who lives with em and by EN-, so
to speak, wouldn't take his affidavit on
a single piece. You've heard of firing
small shot at 'em to get the wormholes,
of course? I've done it myself, SO
know; and as to the antique appearance
of the corners and the carving, It's
marvellous what deft hand can 40
with sandpaper and a chain burnisher
The color you get with the right mix
ture Of shellac and spirits Of wine
you can dig down with knife for a
quarter OF an inch and its still the
genuine old black after two coats of
the mixture"
n suppose, ] said, somewhat defect
eddy, that for the genuine thing you
must go into the country cottages ami
fsrmhouses?
Even then you never know your
luck" said this irrepressible pessimist.
You'd be surprised what lot of an
tique furniture made out of American
oak finds its way to those simple cot
tage homes for purposes of sale"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24

In the undertaking. Her wish, which
meets the bishops suggestion, is to build
on the cottage system, with the central
building a memorial to Bishop Satterlee.
Mrs. Henry Y. satterlee, first vice pres
ident of the board of managers of the
home, ie taking great interest In build
ing up library for the children, having
already started It with gift Of forty
volumes of Juvenile books from the Ii
brary of her husband.
Bishop Harding has issued the follow
ing plea to his people in behalf of the
home:
1T is pleasure to commend most
earnestly to the sympathy and support
of the people of the diocese of Washing
ton the Episcopal Home for Children. for
merly the Bell Home, whose work in its
winter home at Anacostia and its sum-
mer home at Colonial Beach Is worthy
of all praise. 1t is quite wonderful what
has been accomplished by the indefatiga-
BILE labors of the board of lady managers
and It's devoted president, Mrs. ,Daven-
port. with the small means at their dis
posal 1t is equally wonderful that this
greatly needed work on behalf of depend
ent and helpless children has not at
tracted greater attention and a more
liberal support.
great is testified to by the fact that ap-
plications for admission for children in
distress have to be refused daily for lack
OF room. The present building Is entirely
too crowded and quite unfit for its pur-
pose. At this writing there seems to be
a hope of better conditions being estab-
lished. Should the authorities be able
to inaugurate the cottage system 1t would
be appropriate and a fitting tribute to
the beloved first bishop of Washington IL
the central building or one of the cot
tages should be built as memorial of
him. who took SO deep an interest in the
home.
Commenting this thought to the good
people of the diocese, l earnestly ask for
the home their sympathetic interest, their
generous gifts and their earnest pray
eFs.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
EPISCOPAL HOME BUYS LAND
INSTITUTION ADDS TO TRACT
IN ANACOSTIA.
Now Controls Six Acres-Plans
Being Prepared for Admin
istration Building.

Plans are being prepared by Architects
York & Sawyer. New York, for the Epis-
copal Home for Children of this city,
which contemplates the construction in
the very near future of new assembly
hall and administration building for that
institution. The new structure will be a
memorial to the late Bishop Henry u.
SatterIee.
The board of managers Of the home has
just purchased tract of ground adjoin-
ing the home property in Anaeostia. and
also has acquired title TO the property
known as the Prof. Messer place, SO that
the institution now controls a total of
about six acres. All Of 1t is exceedingly
well located on the high ground above the
Eastern branch and the Potomac river,
and it commands fine view Of the whole
of the surrounding country.
In the recent purchase the negotiations
We're carried on directly between the
board of managers and the owner of the
adjoining tract, and the money to finance
the transaction was supplied by local
philanthropist, who has already given up
ward of $4,000 toward the upbuilding and
maintenance Of the home
Formerly Called Bell Home.
Tie Episcopal Home for Children for
merly was called the Bell Home" in
honor of Charles A. Bell, who gave the
church the place at Colonial Beach
which will continue to bear his name But
at meeting of the board Of managers
1t was decided to designate the place in
Anacostia 'The Episcopal Home for
Children as every Episcopal church in
the diocese is deeply interested in its
success. The newly acquired property
has been named Hillbright.
The board Of incorporstors comprises
Bishop Harding, chairman; the Rev VIII
lard G. Davenport vice chairman: John
L. Weaver, secretary-treasurer; Henry
p. Blair, A. A. Rirney. William II. Sin
gleton. Charles j. Bell. J. Holdsworth
Gordon. Dr. William C. Rives, Mrs. Mary
{. Davenport. Mrs. r.. j. EarnshaW and
Miss Fictorine koones
Mrs. w. G.. Davenport is president OF
the board of lady managers, and Mrs.
Henry Y. Satterlee first vice president.
The late Mrs. Alfred Harding, a devoted
friend to poor children. was second vice
president. Her place is to be filled. Mrs.
A. A. Birney is third vice president. Miss
Fictorine koones corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. J. y. Steed recording secretary.
Mrs. r. J. Earnshaw treasurer. DR.. j.
Stewart Harrison physician and DR..
William +. Petty and DIR. ". S. Howser
dentists.
The idea of home for homeless chill
dren or the diocese of Washington was
originated years ago by Mrs. w. G..
Davenport, the present president Of the
board of lady managers, and she has
since worked earnestly, interesting others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
CAMPAIGN FOR IMPROVING
ALLEYS RECEIVES IMPETUS
Commissioners Appoint Special Board Whose Duty
1t Will Be to Eliminate "Private"
Thoroughfares.

alley through block will not add many
times its cost to the actual physical value
of the houses and lots along its whole
length. Furthermore. when land sufficient
for alley needs is dedicated 10 the Dis
trict there Is no cost at all. and IL is only
when the authorities are compelled u
carry a case 10 court and secure the ap-
pointment of a condemnation jury that
the cost begins to mount into figures or
unreasonable size
In all cases where dedication rather
than condemnation has placed the title TO
alley land in the District of Columbia. the
lies in the payment of one-half the actual
expense of grading and paving said
alleys. Few alleys require grading 10 any
appreciate extent. and the principal eS-
penditure Hes in paving. Paving cost
varies slightly. though it rarely exceeds
81. 10 to 81 Ii per square yard.
Method of Assessment.
TIE practice followed in fixing the
charge TO property owners consists In tax
ing the total expenditure. deducuang one
half, which is paid by the District gov
ernment, and then dividing the remaining
one-half into equal portions. Finally, one
half of this remainder is again divided
equally and assessed pro rata, according
to the foot frontage upon the alley OF
each piece of property. Ii Is thus shown
one-fourth Of the actual cost OF the i'm
Depending upon the width OF
the alley, of course, the assessments sell
dom exceed SD to $50 per lot. But even
after dedication OF alley space has placed
the land within control of the District.
the actual opening of the small streets Is
almost always carried out in Difference Ia
the wishes OF the owners or property IN
the block or blocks concerned, and II Is
usually inaugurated only upon petition
to the Commissioners by the owners OF a
ma jority of the residences or lots.
Not alone through reasons OF sanitation
incident to making private alleys mo
pubic alleys. and thus placing them
within the reach of the street cleaning
department., but because OF the very great
TO the real estate involved, IL
is practically assured that the campaign
for the opening. Strengthening and paving
of the small thoroughfares within the
District of Columbia Will be met with gen
eral enthusiasm and will be carried TO
contamination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
NEW HOUSES SELLING RAPIDLY
Row on Keefer Place Finds Pur-
chasers Before Compilation.

Shannon & Luchs. real estate brokers.
have sold all Of the twelve houses on
keefer place northwest, right at Georgia
avenue. which are now in course of con-
struction. This is one row Of the series
of 10 houses which will be erected in
this immediate neighborhood. and, con-
sidering the quick way In which they are
selling. it has been proved that the oper-
alton will be gerat success. These
houses will not be finished for about sixty
days, and the sale of the entire row SO
far ahead indicates the popularity of this
new neighboyhood.
Within the next few days ground will
be broken for an additional row Of TWEEN
ty-four houses. from which purchasers
soon may make their selections as TO loca-
ton. The homes SO far completed are OF
two-story colonial type, each containing
six rooms and tiled bath. concrete cellar,
with an up-te-date heating plant. The
price at which they are selling is $3.50
eacn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
MANY SALES BY REALTY FIRM
MOORE & HILL, INC, GIVE
STATEMENT OF TRANSACTIONS.
Considerable Activity in the Market
in Spite of Influence of
Summer Season.

notwithstanding the summer season the
Moore & Hill Real Estate Company re-
ports considerable activity in the realty
market. The firm made sales recently
as follows:
For Bates Warren and B. III. Warner
the new apartment building known as the
winston. located on Mt. Pleasant street
near 10th street. The building contains
sixteen apartments and has lot so feet
front and $50 feet deep. The considera-
ton is said to have been S65, 600. The
house was purchased by a local investor.
For Frederick K Barbour, the four
story brick dwelling IA 9th street and
and 1421a 9th street. The property has
a frontage Of 80 feet and a depth of 1O1
feet. The price paid was about $50, 600
The sale was for cash.
Two other business properties have been
sold. but the details of the transactions
cannot be given at this time About 500
600 is involved in each.
Four of the Kennedy Brothers houses
at 18th and Lamont streets and on ed
street have been sold One was pur-
chased by Maj. Mccormick and another
by John V. Barross.
Two houses were sold for Charles w.
King. jr, the prices being $3.50 and
$3.50 each. respectively.
Twelve New Houses Sold.
For Cary n Weisiger of st. Louis. the
houses Nos. 1910 and 1850 Church street
northwest. They are three-story ten
room houses
Twelve of the houses recently COM
pleted by Zepp Brothers have been sold.
Some of the purchasers are p T. HUI
d. n. Keator. J. p. Greeley p II. Willis
and J. r. Haskins. jr
Other recent sales by the same firm in
clude the following:
1921 Columbia street northwest, to DR.
T. 8. Palmer, as an investment
For E. p. Kelehers, oil French street
northwest.
For B. F. Saul, 1903 18th street. Column
bia Heights.
For II. A. CaswelI. ITO 9th street south
east.
For c. B. Haight. 1a7 Fairmont street,
Columbia Heights.
For w. W. chisweli. the two-story
apartment building No. alos North Capt.
toll street.
The lot at the northeast corner of 18th
street and I<aloranla avenue. Washington
Heights. was sold for Jacob Zarin to a.
Lehman, who expects 20 erect an apart
ment house upon it.
The Merchants Transfer and Stora &c
Company has recently added to its hold
ings on Sd street southwest near Virginia
avenue lots D and E, square ST. hay-
ing dimensions 43 by 100 feet The sale
was made for Mrs. Kate F. Wells for
about $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
"FEDERAL SPRING" VALUED
ADJUNCT TO VIRGINIA HOME
Strange Feature in Deed for Alexandria County
Land Reserving Right to Enter Upon
Property and Use Water

crumbling to ruin Mr.. Prosise had a new
covering built from the bricks of the old
lodge gate.
Reservation Of Right to Water.
The valuation OF the water Of Federal
spring by the owners Of the property in
former years Is well illustrated In the
deeds which have been handed down
from generation to generation. In the
early days of the last century title to the
land was vested in one Washington Har-
per, and in every conveyance Of the prop
erty since his day the following clause
has been carried: provided, that Wash
ingtOn Harper reserves to himself his
heirs and assigns the right of taking from
the spring called the Federal spring what
ever water his family or farm may re-
quire, and the use of private way or
passage of the width of six feet passing
over the said land from the twenty-five
foot road or passage to said spring."
Not far from the boundary Of the fifty
four-acre tract owned by the Prosises is
located another relic of bygone days
the hrst house built in all the Virginia
shore opposite the District of Columbia
a. log cabin which is we'll over 100 years
old. Some years ago the old log walls
ceased TO be proof against the weather.
and with strict eye for the unitarian
the owner made repairs by covering the
entire house with weather boards. But
In every other respect the log cabin re-
mains unchanged. II contains two rooms
on each Of its two floors. together with
lean-to clapboard kitchen. The ground
floor rooms are equipped with yaWning
freplaces feeding into great chimney s
built on the outside Of the house. The
cabin, which bids fair to succumb at an
early date to the march of improvements
incident to the opening around it of a
new subdivision, stands on the brow of
the hill just back of Del Ray station of
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon railway. Legends relate that the
log cabin was the headquarters Of Gen.
Braddock while he was encamped in that
vicinity prior to his disastrous march
against Fort Duquesne, on the site of
Pittsburg of the present day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
Bought for Investment.

Willige. Gibbs & Daniel. real estate
brokers, have sold for Augusta c. Norris
TO Mrs. Helen r. Mulloy one of the two
story colonial brick dwellings recently
completed by Edward NJ. Dulin on the
south side o. street between o6th and
9th streets northwest. The house has
an attractive front of Flemish bond brick
and has six rooms and tiled bath. witt,
furnace heat. The front is ornamented
by specially made wrcught-iron porch
The house is located on a gentle terrace
with wide parking. 1t Is understood that
about <.oO was paid for the property.