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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
PLAN BIG MEETING
Southern Men Interested in
Commercial Congress.
HERE IN DECEMBER
Committees Arrange Programme and
Consider Design Of Proposed Build
inE-COnferences Held Yesterday
Continue To-day-ErectiOn of the
Structure May Begin Next Spring.

Matters OF vital interest TO the Southern
Commercial Congress are being consid-
cred by committees OF that body in this
city. John NJ Parker. Of New Orleans,
came TO washington yesterday and at
tended an all-day conference with the
leading men OF the body The matters
chiefly under discussion were the coming
meeting OF the congress next December
and the building project in this city
President Parker said last night that
the prospect OF large and enthusiastic
meeting Of the Southern Commercial
Congress was very bright He said the
programme OF the convention is being
worked out. and he thought It would be
Of great public interest. The committee
having It In charge was only half through
its labors last night. and President Par
ker declined 10 make public any part OF
II. saying the committee would be In
position to make its deliberations known
within day or So
Will Meet in December.
It has been decided that the congress
shall meet az the New Willard December
and T. The general subject OF the con-
vention viii be Opportunity" or the ad-
vantages which the South holds out TO
the capitalist, the worker, the manufac-
turer. the merchant. the mine operator,
or the farmer. The congress will be
addressed by eminent men from all parts
OF the country.
President Parker said the interest in
the plan Of the congress IN the South is
wide and earnest. He said Il had not
been possible for the representatives of
the congress TO canvass the whole South.
but that wherever they had gone they
had been met by generous interest. which
is all the while growing. and he expects
a large attendance OF Southern men at
the convention In December.
Planning the Building.
President Parker said the building
project is coming on as fast and as sat
isfactorily as could be expected During
large part OF the day yesterday and at
a special meeting Of the committee last
night the details OF the project were
gone over. Among other things. a de-
sign OF the building submitted by a local
architect was considered.
Other meetings OF the committee will
be held to-day. and il is expected that
by a late hour this afternoon the plans
for the building and for the December
programme of the congress will be far
enough advanced for a definite public
announcement.
Mr.. Parker spoke in an optimistic vein
Of the general prosperity OF the South.
He expects a short cotton crop and high
prices 20 the end Of the cotton year.
Rice and other crops are IN good condi-
ton. and he said the general output OF
agriculture I'm the South this year would
be equal TO- II not above. the average.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
THEATER MEN COMPLAIN.
Use OF SneeEe Powders Threatens
Business Of Houses.

Because inventors Of ingenious pests
havo concocted powders that make people
sneeze, substances that make people itch
and bombs that make people hold their
noses, the and 10 cent theater business
is threatened with a frost In its gate re-
ceipts. and the authorities are wondering
how they can nip the nuisance.
A. Julian Brylawski. OF the Colonial
Amusement Company. s97 Pennsylvania
avenue, has complained to the Commits
sloners that performances have been in
terrupted by persons who turn "sneeze
powders" Itch powders" and smell
bombs" loose while the acts are going on.
Health officer Woodward and Deputy
Health Officer. Holman are on the job Of
finding a legal remedy. Commissioner
Macfarland has approved a recommends
ton TO refer the matter to the corpora
ton counsel 20 see if a regulation can be
drawn to forbid the sale. and, II neees-
sary, the use Of the substances.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
var of Jame. parry Eled.

The viii OF James Barry, dated De-
cember 5. 1916. and fled for probate yes
terday. devises a life interest to his
daughter. Mamie Murphy. in real estate
at a Massachusetts avenue northwest
and In lot No. il, block 4, Central Heights.
Another daughter, Deborah Bowling, re-
ceives a life interest in property at 1726
Seaton street northwest and at 1913 Third
street southeast At the death Of the
daughters the property goes to their
children. Mamie Murphy is named as
executrix
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
CHAMBER MEETS TONIGHT.
Subject of Interest and Importance
VIII Come Up on Reports.

The first fall meeting OF the Chamber
Of Commerce will be held tonight at the
headquarters IN street II IS under
stood that most OF the standing commit
tees and number Of special committees
will make reports. and the subjects TO be
considered Will be many and important
During the summer several Of the COM
mittees have been busy. and the results
of Investigations into a number of sub
1ects will be reported tonight.
The transportation and freight COM
mittee is expected 10 submit an interest
ing account OF its summer activities
The committee on manufactures viii
have some timely things to dlvulge. The
committee which has been thrashing out
the subject Of the recession Of the Vir-
ginia portion OF the District of Columbia
will probably make It's report. The COM
mittee which has been considering the
propriety Of some change in the form of
the District government will doubtless
report progress. There will be other re-
ports and plans TO be laid for the fall
and winter work. II can hardly be n
dull meeting. and President GUIDE and
Secretary Grant are especially DESTROYS
that there shall DO a big attendance OF
the members OF the Chamber.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
MT. VERNON FEES PROTESTED.
Ants Hear Reports OF Progress of
Movement I'm Virginia.

A meeting OF the Mount Vernon Anti
fee Association was held last night in
Georgetown. Evidence OF progress was
shown when reports Of the different civic
and fraternal societies in the State OF
Virginia were read. showing the keen IN
terest that Nhey are taking in trying 20
remove from the memory Of Washington
the stigma of exhibiting his remains at
a stipulated price. not unlike the methods
Of dime museum"
The association believes that the people
OF the United States should demand that
Congress appropriate money annually 70
provide for the maintenance OF the es-
tate.
The secretary read excerpts from the
annual reports OF the Ladies' Mount YER
non Association. showing that IN 1908
there was on hand an endowment fund
Of over 100000. interest accruing from
same, S3,l65, and revenue from gate re-
ceipts and other sources Of over $4,000 for
the year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Mo- A. ND. MoneIr Ininrea

Mrs. A NJ Mosely. OF 200 First street
northeast. sustained a slight injury to
one leg and several persons We're slightly
injured about 7:3O o'clock yesterday
morning when a car of the Capital Trac-
ton line crashed into the rear end OF a
Lincoln Park car at Delaware avenue
and street northeast. Both cars were
damaged and thrown from the track.
and traffic was delayed for some time by
the accident
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
DIR. WOODWARD APPROVES.
CritIcIses District for Insanitary
Condition Along River.

Condition Along River.
Health officer Woodward yesterday criti-
cised the District government for its fall
ure 10 improve insanitary conditions N
the marshes OF the Anacostia River. He
said:
1T makes the District look ridiculous
to force a man, under penalty Of fine and
Imprisonment. 10 clear up nuisances in
his back yard, and at the same time al
low insanitary conditions along the Ana
costa River"
DR.. Woodward is heartily in sympathy
with the movement begun by the East
Washington and Southwest Citizens as
sociations to have the Anacostia River
reclaimed 1t IS claimed by the health
department. in a report to Congress. that
upon the recession OF the tides deposits
Of decomposed animal and vegetable mat
ter vitiate the atmosphere, and that ow-
Ing to the prevalence Of southerly winds
during the months when malariaI dis
orders predominats, poisonous vapors are
borne through the city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
FuneraI nf JACOB u. stoelr.

Funeral services for Jacob F. Stock,
who died Friday afternoon, were held at
the St Clair apartment house, TIT T
street northwest, Rev. Dr.. John Schick
officiating. The following acted as pail
bearers: A. H. Raglan and L. A. DELI
wig. Of the Association Of Oldest In
habitants, Of which the deceased was a
member; Messrs Griffith, Blackburn,
Durham, and Barnard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
A. NJ. Lothrop Improving.

Fred E. Woodward. Of the Arm of
Woodward & Lothrop, returned 10 tha
city yesterday from the homo OF A. M.
Bothrop, at South Acton, Mass, where
the latter has been seriously III. He said
that the condition of Mr.. Lothrop was
much improved. and that he will prob
ably come to Washington the latter part
of the week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
PENSIoNER FILES PROTEST.
j. e. Samples Claims Wife Has No
Right 10 Share His Allowance.

A protest has been filed with the In
terror Department by John F. Samples,
an Indiana pensioner OF the civil war.
against the proposed plan to take one
half OF his pension for his wife's benefit.
Clerks stephen A. Cuddy aud George c.
Stewart. Of the Pension Bureau. are ac-
cused OF having violated the law in TAX
Ing testimony in the case.
Samples is opposing a decision OF the
department. made some years ago, CIV
ing a portion Of the husbands pension to
the wife when the couple separated
According to Mr.. Samples attorney, the
case IS not a pension case proper, and
therefore he denies tho right Of that
bureau 70 take dispositions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
PLEADS FOR THE BLIND.
DIR. PyIes Would Amend Law, Which
Discrlminates.

DR.. r A. Pyles. in letter TO the Com
missioners yesterday, asks them 70 en-
deavor 70 have the law amended which
makes II necessary for a parent TO pay
for the education Of child that is blind
He said It is not Just law which dis
eliminates IN favor of normal child
and makes q blind child a greater burden
upon parents. He requests the Commits
sioners 10 petition Congress TO amend the
law that compels parent TO pay Cor the
education OF a child that Is blind while
Il permits the education OF a child more
fortunate free OF cost
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Watch for city-Randle Highlands
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS To-DAY

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount vsrpop.
Leaves Seventh street wharf at 10 a NJ and ESQ
?. n
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York srenBe
every quarter hour for Zoo Park. Chevy Chase ard
kelangt0u.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
peath Due to BriGht,s piaease.

Friends OF DR.. John B. McCrystal state
that his death was due to an acute at
tack OF Brights disease, as the autopsy
showed. and not to alcoholic causes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12

1900 pounds Concords loose grapes.
The very best kind for making win,
and Jelly. Joseph ii Giorgio & Co, a2
Louisiana ave. NV. Phone Main lOS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Opening Sale OF Rain COntn.
Spring stocN.

Values that'n astonish you. Ready n
few days. Lindsay's Rubber Store. sSs +
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12

OIL cookers. gas ranges, water heaters.
n6 Eth ste. A. Muddiman & Co.-iS1.. .
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12

The Approved TurnOuts for Brides
Ara TTCO taxicabs- Stylish and luxu-
TiouA ready on the minute Tel N. liz
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12

CnvsrIy's Plumbing. 1874 q nw
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Ten Gross Bromo Setter.
Listerine Special.
chamois Skins.

All sizes. ranging from &c 70 800.
Now selling about one-half the US
ual price.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12

csc BOX Seidlitz Powders. lie
soc Box Partisan Sage. SIC
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12

Regular prices sent s5yward during this sale
"a ID. for &c, u ID. for 1Oc, h. for 16c,
gal. for $125.
This is one of the simplest and best mouth
washes in the world. A sprinkle stopper free
with every purchase.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
THE RENDITION OF BI-BI
VOTED A GREAT SUCCESS

The production OF Bi-Bi at Armory
Hall last Tuesday evening was one OF
the cleverest home talents ever given
in Milford. More than 100 people par
ticipated in the dialogue and choruses,
and all acquitted themselves with much
credit. Indeed it was surprising to all
that so splendid an entertainment could
be prepared in so short length OF time,
it being only ten days of preparation.
Miss Lula Mae Wilcox, representing
the Central Entertainment Bureau Of
Harrisburg, Pa, has been in town the
past ten days coaching the play and
no small amount Of credit is due her
for the excellent manner she handled
the large cast, bringing order out Of
chaos. The young people have all
worked very cOngeuially with Miss VIII
cox and have enjoyed every moment OF
the time spent in preparation for the
entertainment. Bib is very unique
little play representing a toyshOp-the
boys and girls Of the cast took the char
acters o! dolls, being stiff and wooden
al the rise Of the curtain, but finally
the good fairy appears and brings them
all TO life with magic smelling salts
and they hold high carnival until at
the close the Sandman enters, and puts
them to sleep with his lullaby song.
Miss Edna Barker, as pianOist, was all
that could be desired, bringing always
on hand and keeping perfect time for
the many musical members. Her ser
vices were invaluable. The bad night
kept many away but the house was
still well filled, and was pronounced by
everyone a very great success. Many
have expressed themselves that Bib
was the best home talent ever yet
given in Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
SURPRISE CELEBRATION
Of GOLDEN WEDDING

A well planned surprise, arranged by
their grandchildren, was given Mr.
and Mrs John B Eddlngton on Mon.
day evening June 7th, 1909, at their
home on Washington Street, South
Milford, when their seven children,
sixteen d.ehildren and seven great.
grand children, together with a host OF
friends, assembled to pay their respects
in honor Of the fiftieth anniversary OF
their marriage. Every detail for the
affair had been carefully considered
and when the hour came for them TO
assemble, the object Of the invaders
was easily understood and all were
most heartily received by Mr. and Mrs.
EddingtOn, as congratulstion after con-
graduation greeted them.
The house had been beautifully dec
GRATED for the occasion with daises,
which in part were symbolic Of gold
and in perfect harmony with the cele-
bration it being the golden wedding.
A very unusual circumstance is con.
nected with the marriage Of this aged
and highly respected couple, which
is, that the clergyman who married
them fifty years ago, is still living and
is SO years Of age; he being the Rev.
John Linn McKim, Of Georgetown,
father Of Rev. J Leighton McKim Of
Milford.
The presents which were numerous,
consisted Of silver, china, cut glass,
linen, furniture and many other useful
and handsome articles, also a purse Of
$40 in gold.
After the serving Of a repast Of cream
and cake, those who were present left,
wishing Mr.. and Mrs Eddington many
more happy years of married life.
Those present from distance were
Mrs. Ernest Johnson and daughter
Sara, of Philadelphia, and their sons,
Robert Eddington and wife, Of Alex
andris, Va, and William Eddington,
Of fredericksburg, Nd.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
Searord's Graveyard Contest.

The injunction served upon j. A,
Wright, a few days ago, restraining
him from working on the old city
graveyard, was made permanent by
the court at Georgetown, last Tuesday,
and the cemetery title entrusted to the
town officials This is quite surprise
to the Wright faction, and no more
trouble will probably result. The de-
cision may be Of great value to officials
in their action against Mr.. Wright.
Several cases, civil and criminal, grow
ing out Of the affair, are to be tried at
the next session Of the county court.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
KENT COUNTY HIGHWAY
COMMISSIONER NAMED

Governor Pennewill has appointed
Cornelius B. Hope Of Dover State High
way Commissioner for Kent County,
under the Soper Good Roads law, passed
by the last Legislature. The office is
for a term Of four years and pays = sal.
airy Of 81 900 per annum.
The appointment removes Mr.. Hope
from active campaigning for the post
mastership of Dover and leaves the
field now practically clear to former
Assemblyman James A. Hirons, un-
less Colonel Alden r. Benson should
desire the place.
1t is believed that Mr.. Hope was the
choice Of Senator dupont for the Dover
postmastership and that Mr.. HirOns
was the choice Of Senator Richardson,
and so the highway commissioner
appointment now restores harmony.
Friends Of Colonel Theodore Townsend,
Of Milford, are disappointed that he
did not get this Office. Mr.. Hope is
active in Republican politics, has been
a legislator and now deals in farming
implements.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.

There will be partial eclipse Of the
sun on June 18th.
The Supreme Court will convene at
Dover next Tuesday.
William Morgan has opened up a
grocery store on Carlisle Lane.
The Summer School OF Methods will
open at the Conference Academy, in
Dover, on Monday, June 2Sth.
The Stief Piano, used at the com.
mencement exercises, was through the
courtesy Of Mr.. Stieff of Baltimore.
Governor Pennewill has resppointed
Herman P. Hazel Of Smyrna a member
Of the Kent County School Commission.
Children's Day exercises will be held
in the grove at Wildwood Church on
Sunday, June 18th, beginning at half.
past two.
At the annual meeting of the Della
ware Pharmaceutical Society in viii.
mingtOn last week Benjamin H. Mat.
thews of Milford was elected president.
The w. G. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
Charles NJ. Hammond on LsKe Avenue
Tuesday evening, June 18th at O'Clock.
A full attendance of the members is
desired. The text word will be
s Hearken."
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
In Charge of Deputy's Lumber Yard.

Robert G. Hall, who was for so many
years engaged in the lumber business
in Milford, has assumed the active
management OF Deputy Lumber Yard
near the railroad. This is the business
that Willard +. Deputy established and
yet owns. Mr.. Deputy has become
interested also ia the Diamond State
Lumber Company, and has been made
manager Of that concern. This com.
pany has large tract of timber at Co
loniai Beach, on the Potomac, which,
under the direction Of Mr. Deputy, is
being converted into lumber This ne.
cessitated a new manager for the Mil
ford yards, and has brought Mr.. Hall
back into the business that he knows
so well. The stock Of the Milford yard
has been enlarged and the firm is bet
ter prepared for all demands than ever
before.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
Entertained Brotherhood

DR. Howard T Quigg, pastor Of the
Avenue NJ. +. Church, entertained the
members of the Brotherhood Of that
church at the parsonage on Tuesday
evening. There were several members
present and they talked freely of the
many ways by which the organization
could be benefited All who were in
attendance, after enjoying a repast Of
cream and cake, left with renewed in.
spiratiOn for the advancement OF this
auxiliary Of the church. Those com
prising the company were Thomas
Davis and wife, DR.. aud Mrs. G. w.
Reid, James F. Anderson and wife,
Joseph E Holland, John P. Holland,
Andrew J. Lynch, Jay Pierce, Miss
Townsend, Miss Edith Quigg, William
V. Supple, Jr., ana wife, and Wilbert
NJ. Joseph aud wife. Everybody en-
j0yed the evening and gave expression
to much appreciation TO DR.. and Mrs
Quigg for their hospitality and interest.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
MORE PAY FOR SOME
DELAWARE P0STMASTERS

During the next fiscal year, beginning
on July 1st, according to a statement
Issued June 1st, by the Postoffice De-
PaTtment at Washington, showing the
adjustment Of postal salaries for the en-
suing year, eight Delaware postmasters
will receive additional com pensatiOn
next year, while three will suffer losses
The pay for each year is based upon
the volume Of business during the pre-
ceding year, and where there il an in
crease in pay the significance is that
the business has been better thai dur
ing the preceding year, and where the
salary is reduced the reverse has been
the case. In the adjustment this year
only eleven Delaware pOstOtfices are
affected, the others remaining the same
as for the current year. Milford heads
the list, with an increase Of $500.
The following increases were made in
Delaware: Bridgeville, from 81 400 to
81, 500; Delaware City, from 81, 400 to
81, 500; Dover, from $4,000 to 81, 500;
Edgemoor, from 81, 100 to 81 200; Hsr
rington, from 81 400 to 81 500 Milford,
from s2,1OO to $4,000; Newark, from
81 800 to ST, 300; Smyrna, from 81, 800
81, 200. Decreases: Clayton, from 81 400
to 81 300; FELTON,, from 81 200 to 81, 100 ;;
Wyoming, from 81 200 to 81 100.
Postoffices on the Eastern Shore o
Maryland are affected as follows: In
creases: Berlin, $1,000 to $4,000; Girls
field, $1,000 to $4,000 Easton, 81, 800 to
50, 400; Greensboro, 81, 100 to 81 200
North East, $1,000 to 81 400; Pocomoke
City, 81, 500 to 81 800 Decrease; Dem
ton, 81, 700 to 81, 800
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11

David 5. Wilds Of Kenton one Of the
best known men in middle Delaware,
died at his home at .Kenton, last Sun.
day evening, aged II years. Death
was due to heart trouble, superinduced
by an attack Of acute indigestion. Mr..
Wilds was a prominent Democrat and
served as Levy Court Commissioner
from KentOn hundred for twelve years.
He was also Trustee Of the Poor from
KentOn hundred for six or eight years
He was the Democratic candidate for
Sheriff Of Kent County in 1894, and
was defeated by S Luther Shaw Of
Harrington, by only IA votes. He was
a member and trustee OF KentOn NJ. E.
Church for many years. Funeral ser
vices were held at his late residence
Wednesday afternoon and interment
made at BIyn Zion Baptist cemetery,
near KentOn. Mr.. Wilds leaves a wife,
four sons and three daughters, and
also a brother, J. Frank Wilds of Dover,
and a sister, Mrs. Mary R. Hutchinson
Of Wilmington. His children are D.
Frank Wiids of CrumptOn, Md. Rev.
John 5. Wilds Of New York NJ. E.
j. Herman Wilds and
Wilbur Wilds Of Kenton Mrs G. P.
Bailey Of Wilmington Mrs. Eloa Roe
Of Kenton and Mrs. John A. Walls of