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Evening star., 1909-09-12
PENSION MONEY ALL SPENT.
So Aged John Brady Finds Home
and Rest in Hospital.

Old John Brady-he wants but six years
of fourscore-homeless for certain Pc
riod four times a year-that interval be-
tween the time he has rid himself of his
pension money in hotel and bar bills and
the next quarter day--is finding his usual
way out of his difficulties and has gone to
a hospital to be patched up and to rest up
until the wheel of Ixion turns his fortune
again to his season of plenty.
His usual Sanctuary is Providence Hos
pital where the errors and weaknesses of
man are forgiven to him and concealed
from his fellows. But there was no room
this time. and the aged veterans habits,
acknowledged by him to the police, be-
came therefore gossip for the public when
he was admitted to the Washington Asy-
lum Hospital
At the end of his string, Brady in his
helplessness, appealed to the police of the
fifth precinct. He is a native of Ireland,
he told, and came here when young
man. He fought on the Unioh side
sioner, as he could establish by his pa
pers.
When his pension comes in, Brady con-
fessed up. he lives at different hotels and
imbibes little freely until he is about
broke. Then he seeks hospital treatment.
He is permitted to remain at Providence
Hospital from time to time he said. Yes
terday there was no room there for him.
The patrol wagon was used as an am
bulance and Brady was removed to the
hospital. He may not have to remain
there many days, as friends are likely to
have Soldiers Home opened to him.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
CHAN ELECTED COMMANDER
SPIRITED CONTEST AT s. w. ".
ENCAMPMENT.
Headquarters of Woman's Auxiliary
to Be Established in This City.
Miss Roth Treasurer General.

Oficers of the District Of Columbia de-
received word last night that Col. Ed
ward ]. Chan Of Wakefield, Mass. was
elected commander-in-chief at the ma
tional encampment Of the organization
which has just closed It's sessions at Ia
coma, Wash. The election of chief of
the Military Order of the Serpent. COM
posed Of Spanish War Veterans. resulted
in the choice of Napoleon White of Bos-
ton. Mass.
After a spirited debate the encampment
tabled a resolution authorizing camps
to enroll G. A. r. and Confederate vet
eran:: as honorary members. The name
Of the organization was changed to Span
ish War Veterans, the word united" be-
ing omitted.
A message was received from President
Taft expressing thanks for the good
wishes sent him.
meeting OF members of the Spanish
War Veterans auxiliaries was held yes
terday afternoon to take steps for ar
ranging reception for Mrs. Ida NJ. Gal
loway. just elected president general OF
the organization; Miss Tillie Mae Roth,
Tic HcWiy CiCStcu Ci SShoAo'' ohN
Mrs. Ruth NJ. Griswold Pealer, secretary
elect.
The election of these three officers Will
result in the establishment Of national
headquarters in this city
Miss Roth. the new national treasurer
has been an active worker in patriotic
circles since the ending of the war with
Spain. She has many friends, and there
were numerous callers at her home. 14(
nth street southeast last night to ex-
tend their hearty congratulations upor
her selection for the responsible office OF
treasurer general.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
River Pleasure Craft.

The sailing yacht Isabel. one OF the To-
cal fleet Of pleasure craft, has been
changed into an auxiliary power craft by
the installation OF a sixthorsepower gaso-
line motor. The craft with its new equip
ment was given a trial a day or two ago
and developed good speed against the tide.
The launch Louise K, belonging to DR..
Kubel, was among the pleasure craft that
left port yesterday afternoon for trips to
nearby points on the river. The launch
has aboard a party that will spend today
at the clubhouse near the White House.
The launch Two Friends. Capt. Charles
Hahn. sailed yesterday afternoon on a
trip down the river with her owner and a
party of friends aboard. The launch will
return home this afternoon.
Evening star., 1909-09-12

ful remedies for torturing. dlshguring hunors
Of the skin and scalp. including loss Of hair,
of infants. children and adults, ever compound
ed, in proof of which a single amounting with 1t.
preceded by hot bath with Cuticura Soap, and
followed by mild doses Of Cuticura Pills. is often
sufficient to afford immediate relief in the most
distressing forms Of itching, burning and scaly
humors. eczemas. irritations and infammations
permit rest and sleep and point TO a speedy
cure when all else fails.
Cuticura Soap t25c). Ointment (5Oc). Resolvent
(50c), and Chocolate Coated Pills (25c), sold
throughout the world. Potter Drug & Chem.
Corp, Sole Props, 1877 Columbus Ave, Boston,
u Mailed Free. Cuticura Book Skin Diseases
Evening star., 1909-09-12
FUNERAL OF DIR. FRENCH.
Attache Of Library Of Congress
Buried at Old Home.

The funeral of DIR. George N French.
disbursing officer of the Library of Con-
gress, was held yesterday at Whiteface.
n. H., his old home.
DR.. French served in the civil war in a
New Hampshire regiment. and soon after
the close of the war. July. 1856. he was
appointed to a clerkship in the Treasury
Department, being assigned to the Office
of the auditor for the War Department,
presided over at that time by E. B.
French of Maine. He was transferred to
the office of the treasurer of the United
States in 1879, and in September. 1902 he
resigned to accept the position in the
Congressional Library, having in the
meantime passed through the various
grades until he reached the fourth class
clerkship. He was a member of All
Souls Church., of the Masonic fraternity.
the Grand Army of the Republic and
other organizations.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
EIGHT SALOONS IN A FIX
MUST MOVE SOON AND ALSO
PAY LICENSE.
Want Some Of Fee Back When Gov
ernment Dispossesses Them From
Condemned Property.

Proprietors of eight saloons located
within the five squares bounded by Penn
sylvania avenue, the Mall, 14th and 10Th
streets. the site chosen for government
buildings by Congress, are in dilemma.
With. the filing of the report Of the
commission to fix the value Of the sew
eral properties in the five squares, the
condemnation proceedings have pro-
gressed 80 far that taking over the land
by the government seems imminent:
The new excise year begins November
1. The excise board compels saloonkeep-
ers each to put up $780, fee for license,
about one month before that date.
The proprietors of the saloons in ques-
ton want to continue as long as possible
to do business at the old stands. Yet
they do not want to pay $500 for a year 8
license and then be dispossessed by the
government in few months after that
year has begun. Hence their quandary.
While the question has not officially
been taken up by the excise board, 1t Is
believed that a satisfactory arrangement
can be made so that there will be no loss
to the saloon proprietors.
In a case where a saloons license Is
held up by the excise board the propri-
cost of the license at the beginning Of the
fiscal year. If for any reason the excise
board decides later to reject the license
and orders the saloon closed the propri-
etor is charged for his license in accord
ance with the exact time the saloon has
been allowed to run. If the saloon Is
closed after two months of the new year
have passed the proprietor gets back all
but two-twelfths Of the $500.
It has been suggested that the excise
board could hold up the licenses of the
eight saloons affected by the cOndemna-
tion proceedings, reject the licenses when
the government takes over the property
and ray back the proper pro rata refund
of the full license cost.
Z Some of the saloon proprietors. 1t Is
expected. will bring the matter officially
to the attention Of the excise board with
in a short time, and 1t Is thought some
decision will be made before the time for
depositing the cost of liquor license.
Arrangements are being made by Dis
trict officials for the removal Of No. fire
engine company, now located on D street
between 14th and 18th streets. to another
place near the intersection of 18th and G
streets. In the last District appropri-
alton act there Is an item providing $685.
600 for the purchase OF new site and
the erection and furnishing Of a new
home for the company.
Steps have already been taken looking
to the early construction Of the house.
The condemnation commission has al
lowed the District $36,2O7.61 for the lot
and improvements owned by the District
and now occupied by No. 2 engine COM
pany.
Evening star., 1909-09-12

Despite her ninetytwo years, Mrs.
Hanna Gould of California. with the
travel spirit still upon her, has just made
a trip across the continent that many
younger woman would hesitate to take.
Mrs. Gould came to Washington with her
daughter. Mrs. F. NJ. Claflin of 923 9th
street northeast. Mrs. Claflin went west
some months ago on visits to Illinois.
Arizona and California, and when she
started toward the east Mrs Gould deter
mined to come with her.
The mother and daughter broke their
journey across the country by stopping
off at Taylorsville. ILL.,, to visit Mrs.
Gould's granddaughter, Mrs. J. r.
Vaughan. In honor of Mrs. Gould's visit
several family parties were given. They
were attended by five generations, nine
of Mrs Gould's great-great-grandchild
being present.
Early in life Mrs. Gould became a trav-
eler. She was born in Watertown, n. Y.
in 1918, and when quite young was mar
ried to William Gould Shortly after
their marriage they moved to the frontier
section of Illinois Later they continued
westward and settled in Nebraska in
1875, and thence moved to California.
Since she reached her eightieth year Mrs.
Gould has travelled between California
and her old home in Nebraska six times.
Her Husband an Editor.
Mr.. Gould established the first news
paper printed in Sangamon county. H..
the Plowshare and Pruning Hook Later.
when they lived in Springfield. the Goulds
were neighbors and personal friends OF
Abraham Lincoln.
Mrs. Gould is a prominent member Of
the Relief Corps of Berkeley, CAL. being
the only living mother of civil war
vsteran in that section. Living within
thirty miles OF San Francisco, Mrs. Gould
was in the zone of the great earthquake,
and tells many interesting stories of her
experiences at that time.
.'Grandma Could" as she is affection
ately called by her family and friends, is
still enjoying excellent health, and her
mental faculties are unimpaired, her
memory being remarkable. Her early life
in the rough, pioneer country taught her
the value of self-sacrif1ce and hospitality,
and has developed in her bright. sunny
nature that makes her welcome every
where.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Az. | CONVENTION IS CALLED
EUROPEAN AFFILIATION TO BE
DISPOSED OF.
Important Questions to Come Up.
Four Delegates to Go From
Washington.

The call for the twenty-ninth annual
convention of the American Federation of
Labor was issued yesterday afternoon
from the headquarters, Sth and g streets,
this city. 1t bears the signatures OF
President Samuel Gomper, Secretary
Frank Morrison and the members of the
executive committee.
The convention will be held at Toronto,
Canada, beginning at 10 O'Clock am,
Monday. November s, and will continue In
session from day to day until the busi-
ness of the convention has been COM
pleted
The District of Columbia Is entitled to
four delegates at the convention, one
each from the following organizations:
Central Labor Union. Stenographers and
tion, and the organization of women en-
ployed at the bureau of engraving and
printing.
In the call Is a re-echo of the recent
reported experience of President Gompers
when he addressed trades union con-
vention at Paris, France, and when an
other speaker charged that the organized
workingmen of the United States were
not in close aff1liation with the labor
movement in Europe.
In this connection the call for the con-
yentiOn says:
THE convention of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor will also decide upon a
closer affiliarion with the organized trade
movement of Europe"
1t further states:
1T is, of course, entirely unnecessary
here to enumerate the imminent impor-
tant subjects with which our forthcom-
ing convention will concern itself, but the
reminder is not at all amiss that every
effort must be made to broaden the field
and means for the organization of the
yet unorganized workers, to strive more
effectually than ever to bring about a
better day In the lives and homes of the
toilers. to defend and maintain by every
honorable means In our power the right
to, organize for our common defense and
advancement, and to assert at any risk
the freedom of speech and of the press.
These and other great questions of equal
Importance will, of necessity, occupy the
attention Of the Toronto convention.
Therefore, the importance of our or
ganizations and our movement, the duty
of the hour and for the future, demand
that every organization entitled to repre-
sentation shall send its full quota of dele
gates to the Toronto convention. Novem-
Der 8. 1909.
do not allow favoritism to influence
you in selecting your delegates Be fully
represented.
BE represented by your ablest. best.
most experienced and faithful members.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
DIR. FULLER GOING ABROAD.
Scientist Expects to Circle the
Globe.

Myron L. Fuller, who recently COM
pleted his report on the differentiation of
the glacial drafts of Long Island, N. Y.
upon which he has been at work for the
United States geological survey for sew
eral years, will sail in October for trip
around the world. His principal stay will
be made in India and japan. respectively.
with short stops in Java and Borneo.
Drs. F. B. Laney and J. E. Pogue have
been appointed curators In the depart
ment Of geology of the United States Ma
tional Museum, the former in the divi-
sion Of applied geology and the latter In
the division of mineriology.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Westmoreland Undergoing Repairs.

Westmoreland Undergoing Repairs.
The steamer Westmoreland belonging to
the Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
Railway Company Of Baltimore. received
damages that will cost $4,000 to repair In
the collision she had with the steamer
Atlanta In Baltimore harbor last week
curing heavy FOG: The steamer is at a
Baltimore shipyard for repairs. and as
soon as they are completed will resume
her place upon the route between Love
Point and Baltimore. The Westmoreland
was for several years on the route be-
tween this city and Baltimore and under
the command of the late Capt. James
Geoghegan. She was one Of the most
popular steamers that ran out of this
city. She was replaced on the route by
the screw boats now in service.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
WANT CHANNEL DREDaED.
Effort for Improvement Of Upper
Machodoc Creek.

xSAOAt AoA A4Ap4OVCAACAL VI ~ pp6T
Machodoc Greek.
An effort is being made to secure an
appropriation for the dredging of Upper
Machodoc creek, one of the most i'm
portant tributaries of the Potomac, and
on the result of the surveys now in prog
ress In the creek depends the granting
Of the appropriation. For many years
past steamers from this city have been
going to landings in the mouth of the
creek. but within the past year the serv-
Ice has been extended four or five miles
up the creek. and the quantity of freight
shipped out to this city has been very
heavy the past summer.
II Is argued that If the creek channel
were deepened and widened steamboat
service to the upper end of the water
way could be improved and that the pro-
ductiyeness of the country would be
greatly increased. Only shoal draft boats
can now reach any of the landings on
the creek. and to reach Milford and
other points in the upper end of the
creek only vessels of the Hghtest draft
can be used. 1t is stated that the bot
tom of the creek is very soft and that
the dredging of 1t would be a very easy
operation.
I AS stated, surveyors have been at work
in the creek for several weeks making
soundings and estimating the amount of
material necessary to be dredged to put
the waterway in proper condition for
navigation.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Exhibition Sale of Silks.

s. kann. Sons & Co. have announced
for tomorrow a large exhibition and
sale of silks at much reduced prices.
There are twenty-five different lots, most
of them black and black taffetas, which
fashion advices indicate will be popular
this fall. OF the soft silks with a satiny
luster one of the favorites this fall will
be cashmere de sole. Others are messa-
lines. peau de messalines. crepes, crepes
meteor peau de soies, satin dfrectoire and
satin de chimes. The sale will include all
of these as well as the latest creations for
evening wear from foreign designers.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
DETECTIVE LOCKED UP.
Louis B. Huttinger Charged With
Passing Worthless Check.

Louis b. Huttinger. trained nurse and
private detective from Allegheny. Pa,
was locked up last night at the first
precinct station by Detectives Burlingame
and Weldon. charged with having passed
worthless check for $50 on D. g.
Shanks, chief clerk Of the Metropolitan
Club.
The check was made payable at the
Merchants and Mechanics Bank.
and when 1t was returned with
the note that there were no funds in the
bank to the credit of the maker, 1t is
charged, Huttinger gave an alleged
worthless check for a similar amount on
an Allegheny bank.
Huttinger's explanation to the police was
that he expected his brother-in-law would
deposit the money to make good the
amount Of the check. He said he came
to this city some time ago and had been
employed by private detective agency.
He lived at 81 Massachusetts avenue. To-
morrow he will have a hearing In the
Police Court.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Cultivates Taste for Music.

The Peabody Conservatory Of Music of
Baltimore, established In 1868 ito diffuse
and cultivate a taste for music" is prac-
tically the only endowed institution of its
kind In the country. The faculty includes
sixty American and European masters
Among them are Harold Randolph, di-
rector. and Profs. Otis B. Boise, w, e.
Heimendahl. ]. c. van Hulsteyn, Ernest
Hutcheson, Pietro Minetti, Harold Phil
lips. Emmanuel Wad and Bart Wirtz.
Scholarships, diplomas and teachers GER
tificates are awarded by the conserva-
tory.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
FLORAL PARADE PRIVILEGE.
Employees Of City Post Office May
Have Partial HOLIDAY.

The carriers and employees of the city
post Office will be granted a part holi-
day on the day of the Chamber of Com
merce floral parade. if the city postmas-
ter asks the privilege of the Post Office
Department and is able to say that the
local business houses will observe the
day as a whole or part holiday. Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Grandf1eld
made the announcement yesterday be-
fore leaving for Milwaukee, where he
and E. H. Thorpe, superintendent of city
delivery, will attend the convention Of
the Wisconsin postmasters September 13,
Ii and Is.
Assistant Postmaster N. A. Merritt said
yesterday, in the absence of Postmaster
Barnes that the matter would be looked
into, and If 1t were found that the local
business houses were to observe the day
wholly or in part as a holiday the de-
partment would be asked the same pri-
vilege for the city post Office employees.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Burglar Takes Jewelrv.

Mrs. Ida Jones of 225 1st street north
east reported to the police that some
one entered her house yesterday, and
from q bureau on the third floor stole q
watch, chain and three rings. The police
think this robbery may have been COM
mitted by the same thief who recently
looted two houses on Pennsylvania
avenue southeast.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
EARLY SURVEYS SUPPLIED.
Of Interest to Students
Of Geology and Geography.

Students Of American geology and
geography are supplied with the publica-
tions. indexed, of the early surveys Of
Hayden. King, Powell and Wheeler. This
work was done before the United States
geological survey became a permanent
establishment. under the direction Of the
government.
These publications constitute a store
house of geographical. geological. eth
biological and archaeological information
concerning the then almost unknown
western portion OF the United States, and
though their usefulness may have
diminished as result Of more detailed
surveys, they are still regarded as very
valuable to all who are interested In the
study of the west.
1t is SAID that most OF the railroad
typographical outlines In the west are
made on the original United States sur
vey work of Hayden. King and others,
between the years 1867 and 1870
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Changes in Bureau Of Soils.

Several designations have resulted in a
partial reorganization of the field force
Of the United States bureau of soils of the
Department of Agriculture.
DIR. Jay A. Bonsteel has now general
charge Of the soil survey week. III. H.
Bennett Is inspector in charge of the
eastern division, j. E. Lapham Is in
charge of the central division, George N.
Coffy heads the great plains division and
NJ. H. Lapham the western division.
There are 10000 square miles Of soil
to be surveyed by the field force this year.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Seaboard Air Lime.
SCHEDULE

9:O5 IN. DAILY-"Florida Fast Mall" Through
coaches and Pullman Sleepers to Savannah and
jacksonville. Through seepers Washington to
Atlanta and Birmingham. Dining cars.
7:2O PM DAILY - "Year Round Limited. =
Coaches and Pullman TO Savannah. Jacksonville
and Tampa. Alec Atlanta. Birmingham and
Memphis. Dining cars
F. A. HARDWOOD, @. T. A.
G. B. RYAN. G.P.A.. G. Y. PHILLIPS. DIP. A..
Portsmouth. va. Washington. D. G.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Base Ball Fans Pocket Picked.

Caught with the goods on him. is the
allegation against Harry Wilson. a young
colored man held at the eighth precinct
police station and charged with taking
$23 from the pocket OF William E. John
son. a spectator at the ball game yes
terday afternoon.
Johnson. who is from Colesville, Md,
missed his wallet soon after 1t had dis
appeared and raised a yell. Policeman
W. L. Green Of the eighth precinct arrest
ed Wilson. The police say Johnson's
money was found on him. He gave his
address as 1906 11th street. Tomorrow
he will be given hearing in the Police
Court
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Reward for Bank Robbers.

NAL Sylvester. superintendent of po-
nee. mas been advised that $500 reward
VIII De paid for the arrest of each of
.nree men who are wanted to answer
charges OF having robbed a bank at
RAINY River. Ont. July 2. OF so.05o. Their
names are given as Walady siay Szman-
sky. alias Victor Seymanski. And-...
Siander. alias Harry New, alias Henrv
PETERSEN and Waslaw winicki, alias Vai.
ter Minicki. alias John Bykow. The men
are Russiana Sn
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Chevy Chase Residence Sold.

Thomas J. Fisher & Co. have sold for
z Sutermeister the latter's home in Mel
rose street, Chevy Chase. to Alexander
NcC Ashley. The dwelling is two stories
IN height and contains nine rooms, and
the price paid was 5000. Mr.. Ashley will
take possession of the premises Octo-
Der i.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Wanted for Passing Bad Checks.

Maj. Sylvester received message last
night from Des Moines. Iowa, telling of
the arrest Of Peter Nassos. Greek. who
is wanted in this city to answer charges
of having passed worthless checks ag-
gregating $105 on George Nicolopoulos.
also a Greek. The checks were drawn on
the Rockingham National Bank Of Har-
risonburg, Va.
The police traced Nassos to Harrison
burg. Roanoke. Lynchburg and other
Virginia towns. finally landing him in
Iowa. He will be brought back.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
CITY ITEMS.

Beginning Sunday, Sept. 10,
Harvey's restaurant will be open on Sun
days from 1890 to IL pm. Oysters. lob
sters and game at their best now and
served only as Harvey can. A new cleo
trio elevator has been installed. making
the I'd and Sd floors easy of access. The
entire house renovated and refurnished.
se12-1St
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Movements Of River Men

Movements Of River Men.
Galen r. Smith. owner Of Smiths wharf,
Virginia, was In the city yesterday on q
short business trip. He returned to his
home down the river this morning. George
Douglas has returned from ten-day trip
on the Potomac river aboard the schooner
Isabel. Capt. Albert Curley. jr.. which
arrived IN Nomini creek p few days ago.