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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
GRADE CROSSING AGAIN
EAST WASHINGTON CITIZENS
DEMAND ELIMINATION.
Dangerous and Maintained in De-
fiance Of Law, Is Asserted.
Garbage Plant Discussed.

James l.. Parsons, chairman of the
railroad committee Of, the East Washing
ton Citizens Association, presented re-
port on the subject Of grade crossings in
the District, at meeting of the asso-
citation last night.
The report had been prepared by Joseph
I. Weller. 1t deals with the navy yard
spur OF the P, W. & q. Railroad Com
pany, which provides the only grade cross
ings in the District.
The report set out in detail the many
efforts that have been made by the asso-
ciatien to have. Congress eliminate the
few remaining grade crossings, and told
Of several actions taken by Congress.
giving authority to continue the road in
question.
This railroad. connection is the only
grade track remaining in the city. the
report states. and 1t has seven dangerous
grade crossings. mostly unprotected by
either gatekeepers or hagmen. land its
removal is required by the railroad acts
OF, 1901 and 1903. providing for the elirni-
nation Of grade crossings and the con-
struction of the Union station"
This railroad connection is dangerous
to the citizens the report continues,
"depreciative Of property values and has
| long been regarded as nuisance. When
the Senate committee was holding hear.
ings on the Union station act, this X
street and Canal street. railroad was re-
ferred to as dead mans curve and there
| was than mentioned the names of two
| men who had been recently killed on
| this track. This railroad connection also
bisects a public playground for children.
| located, between 9Th and 9Th. e and ID
streets southeast -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
OF GEN. RAUM
INTERMENT AT. ARLINGTON
CEMETERY THIS AFTERNOON.
Services Conducted by Rev. George
F. Dudley and Chaplain Blood
good of the G. A. r.

The funeral of Brig. Gen. Green E.
Raunn, commissioner of pensions from
1850 to 1898. who died at his home in Chi
cago Saturday, took place at . o'clock
this afternoon from Speare,s, undertaking
esta blishment. $40 F street. the Depart
1nent of the Potomac. G. a. r.. having
charge Of the services. The interment
was In Arlington National cemetery. with
full military honors.
The services in this city were conduct
ed by Rev. George Fiske Dudley. rector
OF st. Stephens Episcopal Church., and
Chaplain Bleodgood' Of the Grand Army
of the Republic At the Arlington gate
the funeral cortege was met by squad
ron Of cavalry from Fort Myer from
which was detached the firing squad.
Chaplain Bloodgood Oficiated in the serv-
ices at the grave. 81.
The funeral was attended by many OF
those i'm Washington who had. known
Cen Raum Intimately. by members OF
the Raum family and representatives OF
the G. A. r. The palibearers were Com
mander Hoibrook. Junior Vice. Com
mander George p. Ross. Senior Vice Com
mander H. A. Johnson, NJ. M. Lewis. T..
r. Campbell and B. F. Chase. all OF local
The members of Gen, Haum's imme-
date family at the services were Mrs.
c. b. Raunl, the widow, and Mrs. F. v.
Mcguire and Miss Frances Raun. daugh-
ters. The widow and, Miss Raum ac-
companied the remains from Chicago to
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
MAINE MONUMENT FUND.
Action on Proposed New Plan De.
ferred Until January.

Owing to the fact that a large number
OF It's members in Congress and Official
life are out of the city because OF the
holiday season. the adoption OF a plan
for the purpose of raising funds to fur
ther the ends OF the Maine Monument
Association did not materialize at meet
ing held in the Riggs House last night
There was scant attendance, just suf-
flcient for quorum, and as q conse-
quence It was decided to dispose OF rou-
tine business only. Rear Admiral c. d.
Sigsbee, u. 8. N. retired, president OF
the association. presided During the
course of the meeting the receipt Of 500
from Mrs. John Hay was Acknowledged.
Following the meeting the proposed
scheme of membership based on a one
dollar subscription was Informally discuss
ed. 1t was stated the next meeting would be
called for early In January. when this
proposition. which has been outlined from
time to time. will probably be presented
for consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
GIFTS AT
$500 to $500.

Cameras
Poker Sets
Ice Skates
Roller Skates
Punching Bags
Boxing Gloves
Punching Bag Platforms
Mems and Boys Sweaters
Bowling Shoes
Fishing Reels
Thermos Bottles and Cases
Shaving Sets
Karlton Hats
Fur Collars
Fur Caps
Fur Gloves
Rubber Boots
Cloth Auto Robes
Cloth Carriage Robes
Plush Carriage Robes
Stetson Hats
Chfld'S Beaver Hats
Chiid's Beaver TurbanS
Toilet Cases
Cigarette Cases
Cigar Cases
Pocketbooks
Pajamas
Gloves
Dress Shields
Umbrellas
Canes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Anti-saloon League Meeting.

Repre- sentative Philip Campbell Of Kan
sas viii deliver an address at the annual
meeting Of the Anti-saioon League Of the
District Of Columbia. to be held In the
First Congregational Church this even
ing. There will be business session at
$50 o'clock, followed by "A public meet
ing at O'Clock. Rev. DIR. Samuel IT..
Woodrow. pastor OF the First Congrega-
tional Church. will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
END OF 4 REQ NOSE


ana Hides s1dn 1mpexfsctaons.
A peculiar feature Of, pcsiapa. new skin dis
cover., Is that 1t is naturally Hcsh- cclored and
contains no grease. so that when used on the
face for the complexion. or. for plmples. red
noses or any other indammaticrs. blemishes. or
discolorations, it's presence cannot be detected 1t
can thus be applied in the day time. the natural
color Of the skin being Immediately restored and
the actual healing and curing process accom-
plished in few days. It. can be had Of any
pharmacist who sells pure drugs. oEram's.
o-Dcnpell.s. Afneck's and the Peoples Drug Store
make a speciality OF it. Fifty cents worth will
answer either for the troubles mentioned or In
curing ordinary cases Of eczema. Itching stops
at once.
Any one wno will write to the Emergency Lab.
oratories. No. 30 West 18th Street. New York.
secure. by mail free Of charge. a supply SUN.
Client to cure 4 small eczema snrface or clear q
complexion overnight aud remove pimples in
twenty -four hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

lows: E. l. Tucker. G. Fl. Davis. F..
Lamasure. J. w. Bashers. H 8. Blaich.
l.. s. Schofeld, j. w. Gessford. J. C.
Rout. j. NJ. Butler w. w. Fox, Z. NJ.
Easle, w. r. Brown. ]. II. Hates, A. j.
Kintz. ]. NJ. Walsh, w. E. Spring.
A rising vote Of thanks by the associa-
ton was given to the Officers and board
OF directors for their work the past year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

reelected as follows: George L. Dant.
president; Franklin T. Howe, 5r.. vice
president: Clinton NJ. Hfsle. secretary.
and John Prender. treasurer; board OF
directors. Louis Bradford, Joseph w. But
Ter. Frank p. Louderback, Joseph F.
Mulhare and c. NJ. Boswell.
New members were admitted as fol-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED.
Annual Meeting Of Engraving Div
sion Beneficial Association. {

The seventh annual meeting of the
Engraving Division Beneficial Association
was held last evening at 9th and G
streets. All the officers and members OF
the board Of directors were unanimously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Member of Militia Board.

Col. Wilder S. Metcalf OF the list Kan
sas Infantry has been appointed BY See
rotary Dickinson a member OF the na-
tional militia board. vice Brig. Gen. Oran
Perry. adjutant general of Indiana. re-
signed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
GIFTS AT
$1,000 to $1,000.

Fur Caps
Fur Gloves
Fur Robes
Cloth Robes
Plush Robes
Mems Suits
Young Mems Suits
Mems Overcoats
Young Mems Overcoats
Riding Boots
Boys Velocipedes
Girls Tricycles
Boys and Girls Bicycles
(made by the Pope Manu-
featuring Coz
Mems Raincoats
Young Mems Raincoats
Toilet Cases
Jewelry
Poker Sets
22-caliber Rifles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Why It. Is Not Removed.


The report further states that whenever
the question OF eliminating these cross
ings is raised and relief Is requested by
the citizens the cry immediately goes
up that this will close the navy yard,
thus forcing out Of employment thou
sands of men. Several times when bills
were introduced to maintain permanently
these tracks the local newspapers have
had such sensational headlines
Clarence F.. Donohoe presented a reso-
luton directed against the garbage plant
at the foot OF New Jersey avenue, his
resolution reciting that the plant has be-
come an intolerable nuisance to the peo-
pie of the southeast section OF the city.
especially during the summer months,
threatening the health of the city. The
resolution concludes by asking that the
plant be removed from it's present loca-
ton.
w S. Branson presented a resolution
from the Northeast Washington Citizens
Association asking an Endorsement Of the
plans OF that organization in the matter
OF retaining the Anacostia fats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Anacostia Improvement.

Mr. Weller and Mr.. Curriden took issue
with statements made by Mr.. Branson,
denying that the Anacostia river Is the
Demonstrating stream many claim 1t is.
Mr. Weller called attention to the plan
Of Col. Charles j. Allen for the improve
ment of the stream, long ago adopted,
and informed the Northeast Washington
representative that much work has Ill
ready been done on the first section,
which covers the area from the mouth of
the river to the Anacostia bridge.
Thomas. w. Smith, president of the
association, also discussed the question
OF .recfaiming the flats.
Several minor reports from committees
were made. and Mr.. Curriden took occa-
sion to compliment the management of
the Home for the Aged and Infirm, saying
the conditions there offered some compen-
sation for old age and being a mendicant.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-07
EAST RoxBuRY

Nellie DufIany is working for Mrs.
Cyril Mayo.
George Knowles and daughter visited
in East Brookfield Sunday.
Mrs. Cyril Mayo, who lives on Paul
Dunany's farm, is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Hutchinson were
guests Al Lewis Stevens Sunday.
Eta Chamberlain Of Montpelier was q
guest Of Leila Webster last week.
Bertha Stevens has been at home for
her work in Mortified the past week.
Mrs. George Wardner and Ruth visited
1t d. A. Horner's in Mortified last
Thursday.
Mae Dufiany, who has been ct home for
two weeks, returned to her work In VIII
Jamestown Sunday.
Mary Boycs OF Randolph and Carroll
Fuller Of South Royalton were guests n
George Wardner's last week.
George Wheatley, who Is working in
Schenectady, N. Y, and NJ. s. Wheatley
were at F. E. Aliens Saturday.
Raleigh Steele and ]. O'Grady OF Rox-
bury and r. L. Britain Of Mortified were
guests at Lewis Stevens recently.
Arthur Adams OF the Wilder Music
room, Montpelier, was in town last week
and sold q piano to Newton Sumner Of
West Brookheld.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-07
EAST RANDoLPH

Mrs. A. Grsaves Of Bridgewater came
last Monday 10 visit her daughter, Mrs.
II. r. Sprague.
Mrs. s. R. Waldo Is one Of the sick
ones and her mother, Mrs. J. Holdens Is
with her son, J. H. Holden, ct the Cen
ter.
The many friends Of H. 9. Waldo will
he glad to know that be is improving in
health every day. His friends gave him
post card shower Christmas, which
helped to pass the day pleasantly for him.
Miss Minnie Rutz was at home over
Sunday from her school in West Brook
field. Mrs. Emma French, who has been
caring for Mrs. H. r. Sprague, returned
TO her home in East Braintree last Tues
day.
Rev. N. H Farr Is confined to the
house with a hard cold or grip and there
were no services at the =. B. church last
Sunday. Mrs. Mary Tyler, who keep.
house for Mr.. Farr, is also sick and NOT
able to sit up. Her daughter, Mrs
Narosa Smith, Is caring for them.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Roundy visited rel
ativea in 0ayavilie Sunday.
Saint PauPs church, Sunday, Jan. 10
Evening service ct 3 p. NJ.
Leslie Rumrin Of Randolph came Mon
day to visit his father, E. J. Rumrin.
Miss Christie Doubleday Is spending
several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Fred
Roundy.
Bert Ashley OF South Tunbridge 10 the
guest Of his sisters, Mrs. r. Q. Howe and
Mrs. George Howe, Jr.
Misses Gladys and Charlotte Lyman OF
South RoyaIton visited their grandfather,
G. A. Lyman, Thursday of last week.
Charlotte remained until Saturday.
Engine sea was derniIed on the side
track 9 short distance from the station
shout p. m Friday. They did not sue
coed In getting u back until about ..
10. Sunday.
The Central school began = new term
Monday with the same teacherB--Princi.
pal, Miss Bessie Lewis OF Randolph; a.
sistant aud primary teachers, Misses
Julia and Nella Wallace Of MiddIetown
Springs.
From the amount Of effort put into the
enterprise, the interest manifest - well
a. the variety Of program advertised, We
have q right to expect the entertainment
to he given By the old "folksD this
Thursday, evening will be Of an especial.
" high order.
A party Of seventeen friends gathered
At the home OF George Howe Dec. 2e in
honor Of the marriages OF their two sons
Fred @. Howe to Lena Howe, which 90
Cured Sept. 20, 1908, and George Howe
/ Jr., to Louise Wentworth, Dec. 10. Re
/ freshments Of oysters, sandwiches, caks
and coffee were served. At ~ O'Clock II
the evening all departed, reporting
/ good time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-07
RoxRuRY

John O'Grady and Fl. G. Averill were
in Northfield last week.
Miss Nina Brown Of Montpelier visit
ed Miss Jessie Stanton last Thursday.
Mrs. vinton and Clarence Webb Of
East Granville visited friends here Friday
afternoon.
Judge z. s. Stanton was with his fami-
" here over Sunday from his court duties
in Middlebury.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. II. Richardson at
tended the funeral Of relative in Ran
dolph Tuesday.
Mrs. Merton Dickinson, who has been
visiting her mother here, returned to her
work in Keene, n. H., Friday.
Mrs. Anna Chase. Mrs. Lena Dickinson
and Homer Chase were visitors in Mont
peIier and Northfield last Tuesday.
Mrs. ]. w. Howe has been confined to
the bed the past few days with severe
cold. Mrs. Jennie stimson has also been
III the past week.
Mrs. H. A. r. Richardson and Mrs. NJ.
II. Richardson entertained the members
Of the Ladies' Mite society New Years
day at the latterss home.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-07
EAST eRAINTREE

There was . family gathering Of 10 ct
8. A. Hutchinson's New Years day.
Ray CIough has returned to Tufts col
lees after spending the holiday vacation
ct home.
George Alien and Miss Lula Flint re-
turned Sunday from their visiting trip In
Connecticut. so4s
The annual church meeting and roll
call viii be hsid ct the church here next
Saturday at 10 O'Clock.
Frank Gold OF Northfield came last
week to s. A. Hufchinson's to stay
awhile. Mrs. Gold came . few days
earlier.
Guy Martin Of WilIamstown was at W.
L. Peaveyis last week. Irving and Roy
Cady Of Northfeld have been guests there
this week.
About 40 OF their friends from this
place made Mr.. and Mrs. e. I. Clafiin Of
Randolph visit last Thursday evening.
An excellent time il reported BY all.
Mrs. A. H. Flint, who came to spend
the holidays with her daughter, Mrs.
Fred Flint, went Sunday to Randolph to
stay awhile with her son, Bert Flint. and
family.
The officers of the grange were in
stalled last Saturday evening, followed
BY an oyster supper. About 80 were in
attendance. George c. Flint was install
ing officer, assisted by Mrs. Flint.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-07


James French OF Bethel was in town
recently.
ona Wilson has returned home from
Richford.
Mrs. Joseph Ladue and MRS. Fred
Thresher are on the sick list.
Miss Olive Gushea visited relatives in
Roxbury from Saturday until Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thresher Of North
field were at the Inn last week Wednes-
day.
Miss Anna Mae Tbresher visited Miss
Gladys Swan at Mrs. e. Dickerman's re-
Gently.
win Ladue and Mrs. Roy Smith Of
Stowe spent New Years day with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Iadue.
Mrs. ]. q. French and Miss Olive
Gushea visited in Bethel last Friday, the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Waters.
Mrs. Henry Cleveland, who has been
very i'll and under the care Of Or. Scott,
is reported somewhat better at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cloud and daugh-
ter Of Barre and Mr.. and Mrs. Hobson OF
Washington were all at the Inn Thurs
day.
Elmer Wilson and w. P. Early OF Mid
dietown, Mass, are visiting at r. G.
Bachelors and at George Cahee's for q
few days.
Notwithstanding the money stringency
and business depression during the past
year, our local merchant. F. Q. Batchel-
Tor, reports his trade the past year the
largest OF the fifteen years he has been
in business here.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-07

NoupVna Aot bne ueneut OF Mildred
Mutually in the A. M. Hubbard piano
contest can be left with z. L. Merchant At
2. A. Thomas store. Il
The annual Masonic fair will be held
Feb. 16
Emery smith Is suffering with blood
poison in bis hand.
Next Thursday evening viii be- the reg
ular meeting Of the Order Of the Eastern
Star.
Rev. Mr.. Elkins will preach again next
Sunday At the First and Second ConR'l
churches.
Ten members OF North Randolph
grange visited BrOokneld grange last Fri
day evening.
One hundred and fifty were present at
the installation Of the grange officers last
Friday evening.
Iarkin's orchestra Of Tunbrides will
furnish music for the Grange bah next
Tuesday evening, Jan. ~.
During the year 1908, there we're ak
marriage licenses issued In Brookheld.
thirteen births and sixteen deaths.
Or. E. spragus Of Barre city was in
town Sunday in consultation with DR..
Ellis In The case Of George q. Mason.
James Fullam returned to Darlington
last week Wednesday, after spending the
holidays with his mother, Mrs. Fannie
Fullam, at the home OF J. W. Parmenter.
Saturday afternoon will occur the in
aiallation Of the officers OF the g. A. r.
and W. r. @. Their annual dinner will
be served at noon In the banquet hall.
Or. Mayo OF Northheld was called in
consultation with DIT. Ellis one day last
week IN the case Of Mrs. James McDer-
ment, whose progress toward recovery
seems very discouraging.
The drama, 'sThe Country Minister, p
will be presented by members Of Brook
field grange, Friday and Saturday even
ings, Jan. and o., In Town hall. There
will be dancing after the play Friday
evening.
Fifty Of the friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. q.
g. Sprague met ct their home last Friday
evening to help them celebrate the TWEEN
tioth anniversary Of their marriage. Sew
erai very nice and useful presents were
given them. The entertainment oil
music and games was enjoyed. Refresh
ments Of cake and coffee were served. All
had q very nice time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-07
Chelsea Home News.


Miss Lora Hood left Saturday morning
Lor New York city, where she has posi-
ton as stenngrapher Ia an ofEice.
g. n. Kenney OF Northneld has moved
to his house on South Main street, re-
Gently bought OF George W. Cleveland.
George Lougee at W. A. Reeds has
been unable to work the past two weeks,
having been suffering with q sore hand.
". II. spAgue was in Barre city Tues
day to attend the annual meeting Of the
directors Of the Granite Insurance Co., Of
which he i agent.
Mrs. William r. Hood returned home
from New York Monday night. She
was accompanied by katherine Helmer,
who win remain with her this winter.
H. T. Judd has sold his farm on the
West Hill 70 Cassius KimbaII Of New
York for $1,000 through the George A.
Tracy Real Estate agency. Mr.. KimbaII
is to take possession next month.
The sociable given last week By Mr..
and Mrs. A. W. Hoyt for the benefit Of
the Sons Of Veterans camp was an enjoy
able AFFAIR with Q good attendance. The
camp was benefited IS toward their hall
rent By the generous entertainment.
The New YEARS. masquerade promenade
given under the auspices Of the n. q.
club was largely attended. Some so
couples were masked and many OF the
costumes were very handsome while
Others, though attractive, were not what
would be called pretty Everybody
had q good time.
Miss Nellie NJ. Corwin, who had been
at the Mary Hitchcock hospital at Han
over, N. H., for six weeks, returned home
last week Wednesday, accompanied BY
Mrs. M. A. Hatch, who is to remain with
her for q fnw weeks. Miss Corwin Ia fast
regaining her health, to the qualification
Of her many friends.
The annual meeting Of Chelsea Fire dis
trict No. was held Monday evening and
the following officers we're elected Mod
orator, e. A. Corwin; clerk, W. II.
Sprague; prudential COMMITTEES, o. d.
Tracy, b. a. Adams, Jr., 8. G. Wilson
treasurer, H. y. Mattison; collector, G.
E. Godfrsg; chief engineer, George A.
Tracy; ist Asst, engineer, w. H. Dear
born; I'd Asst, o. E. Burgess; treasurer
reported balance ON hand Of 69c. Voted
to raise q TAX Of Sc. on a dollar Of the
grand list.
Royal Burnham, only SON Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard P. Townsend, died Monday
morning ct o'clock OF pneumonia, aged
II yrs., &c mos, IS days. Royal came
home froni Kimball Union academy at
Meriden, \. H., for the Christmas vaca-
ton. He was taken sick soon after his
arrival ana was very sick from the first,
but be seemed more comfortable Sunday
and his death came IS a severe shock "a
his many friends. The father and moth
or have the heartfelt sympathy Of the en-.
tire community. The funeral was held
from the home Wednesday afternoon at
O'Clock, Few. George e. Lake, pastor oil
the Cong'l church, officiating, assisted by
Rev. A. J. Eastman Of STAFFORD, formel
pastor.