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The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
PLACES bis ESTATE IN TRUST
Millionaire Anticipates Post-mortem
Contentious.
Unique Action Taken by John f.
Wnggaman In Providing
for His Family.

John F. Waggaman, millionaire real
estate operator Of Washington and Anne
Arundel County. Md. yesterday placed
on record deed in trust providing for
the conduct Of his estate from date until
ten years after his death. IN order to pre-
vent contentious over his property.
All the property Is conveyed 10 Henry
z. Waggaman and John w. Brawner,
trustees, by Mr.. Waggaman who IS
joined in the conveyance by HIS wife. Mrs.
Alice V. Waggaman; Floyd P, Henry f..
and Thomas Z. Waggaman. his sons.
and the wives Of the two last-named sons.
Not only the real estate IS affected but
the personal property, including life In
surance proceeds.
The trustees are TO pay Mr.. Wagga-
mans debts. 70 allow him 20 rent free
any house or houses he may desire rs
residences. TO turn over 10 him $1,000 "A
month for his own use. 20 pay $50 a
month to each Of the sons and 20 the wife,
and TO pay $50 a month to Matte W.
Brawner On the death Of Mr.. Waggn-
man the monthly payment 70 the wife IS
to be increased to $500, and those TO the
sons to 500. Surplus income is 70 be
kept invested.
When the trust term ends enough prop
erty is to be assigned 70 Mrs. Waggaman
TO insure an income OF $500 a month. Suf-
icient property TO give the other specified
monthly sums is 10 be segregated. and
the rest is 10 be distributed among the
three sons
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library OF COngress-Opcn 3 a. m. to 10 p. m. on
secular days. from , ~. 20 10 p N. sundays
and on certain holidays
Public LAbrary-Open 9 A. m 20 p ~; holi-
days. 9 a. m. 10 ? m: Sundays. ? TO 2 ?. IN.
White House-Open 10 .. N. 10 o IN
United States CapitOl-Opeu 9 a. N. 20 30 p. IN
State War and Navy DCpartnents-Opeu a. m.
to 2 D. ID. The original Declaration q Independ.
ence IS in The Ebgary al the State Department.
United States Treasury-Opcu 9 q. n. g D. m.
United States Patent ohce-Open a. z. 70 ,
p m.
United State. Pension Bursau-open 9 Q. N. to
p. m.
United States Post-eflce-Oren a. m. 10 2 p n.
Washington City Post-ofice-Open all hours Tue
dead Letter Offoe is IN the city pos,-o1ice.l
National Botanic Gardeus-Open a. m. to p. m.
Fish Commission-Open a. N. 20 SO p. n.
Army Medical Museum-Open 9 q. m 10 20 p. 70.
National Nus7-m-Open a. N. 10 40 ?. z. I'm.
Guiding holidays.
Agricultural Departmeut--Open a m. to is9
D. m.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing Open =. N
% 23Q T. M.
Washington Monument Cs51l feet in heish.,-open
8 30 a. m. 10 40 p. 10. Elevator runs from
Smithsonian Instituuor-Opcn q. N. TO 40 0. N.
liuCluding hOlidaysl.
Government Printing oaHee-Open 10 q. n. to ,
T. m.
Navy Yard-Open a. m 20 $50 p. N.
SouthwOrth Cottage 18th ST. and Prospect ave
Key Home OF Francis Scott key. author
Of The Star Srangled Banner" soils NJ street
northwest. Open daily. except sunday a. N. 10
SO y IN. Admission free.
~ THE SUBURBS
Geological Park Opeu al day.
Rock Creek BriGge and Park.
Chevy Chase aud kensiugton.
NaTal Obscrvatory-Opeu g a. N. 20 p m
Mount Vernon (the home and tomb Of Washing
tonl-Open Il a. m. 10 I p N.
Arlington National Cemetery.
Fort Never Military Post
Chesapeake Beach. Nd
United States Soldiers Home-Open q. m 20
sunset
United States Naval Academy. Annapolis, Nd
: Cathedral Grounds. TennalyIoHn road-OpeB 3 q.
m 20 p. m.
Great Falls Of the Potomac.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
STORY DECLARED UNTRUE.
superintendent Says Meat for In
mates OF WOrIShouse Is Good.

Marion c. Hargrove. property clerk
OF the District said yesterday: Not
single complaint has come to me in
recent years regarding the quality OF
the meat supplied to the workhouse."
This statement was brought out from
Mr.. Hsrgrove by the publication in a
Washington newspaper 20 the effect
that the meat furnished the prisoners
at the workhouse was unwholesome
and unit TO eat Acting Superintend-
ent Ladd. OF that penal institution, be-
ing quoted as authority.
In this connection Mr.. Ladd. denying
that unwholesome meats have been ac-
cepted by the District officials over the
protest Of the workhouse officials. said
yesterday; THE story quoting me as
saying the wOrkhouse officials have
told District officials that meat re-
ceived at that institution was bad,
is untrue"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
REMODELING IS PLANNED.
Eagles VIII Make improvements TO
Their Quarters.

At tho next monthly meeting OF the
Eagles. TO be held next Thursday night,
plans for the remodeling OF the present
quarters at Sixth and z streets northwest
will be adopted.
A Encouragement OF the upper floor is
now contemplated. SO as 10 enlarge the
assembly hall and other rooms. Portions
OF the building viii probably be refur-
nished. Alterations will be made in the
basement
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
CARD FROM JAIL MYsTIFIES.
Prisoner Tells Commissioner He Is
Badly Trented and Fed on Corn.

An unintelligible postal card. written
with blunt lead pencil and IN a sCrawi-
ing hand dated az the District jail. has
been received by the Commissioners from
a man signing himself Roger Willis %
The efforts Of experts IN handwriting
employed in the executive Office were
called in 70 declpher the card. The best
they could do with the thought contained
on the card was that Willis had been con
fined uniustly in the Jail for the last
two months. that ne has been treated
badly. and fed on corn.
How the postal card got out OF the
Jail is a mystery. as all communications
are censored. II is said. The Commis-
sioners have taken no action in the mat
ter. In all probability, an invesuga-
tion will follow later
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry E. PAYNE. p. and Martha NJ Kidveil. Is.
Rev. J. B. Mclaughlin.
GcorEe I. ComstOck. q. and Mabel s. Jones. q.
Rev. Arthur II. Thompson.
w Hayden Collins 81. and Adrienne Auaire. 2
Rev. ". T. Snyder.
Alfred " Foster. 90 ard Lena Moore. d. Of
MartiDsburg W. Va. Rev J. r. Verbrycke.
COLORED.
Henry Walker 81. and Hanna c. Boyd, q Rev.
j. n. Beaman
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
HELD ON CLEVELAND WARRANT
steel Worker Arrested Mt GIesboro
Point for Abandoning Children.

Miles Van Sise. thirty years old. who
says he is merchant, was arrested yes
terday afternoon while working az the
steel plant at Giesboro Point by Detec-
,tives O'Dea and Evans at the request
OF the Cleveland (Ohio) authorities
Van Sise is accused OF abandoning his
children in Cleveland and coming 10
Washington He says he has been living
al GO NJ street southwest. Sheriff A J.
Hlrstius is the complainant The prisoner
has expressed a willingness TO return 20
Cleveland without the foTmality Of
requisiticn papers.
You have not read all Of the news O.
the day until you have read the want ads.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
KniEhtr in Executire se..,on.

The monthly meeting Of the board Of d.
rectors of the Knights Of Columbus was
held last night Business in connection
with the present remodeling OF the build
ing was transacted. Extensive improve
ments TO the structure are being made
preparatory to the autumn season.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
TWICE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Fearing Operation, Woman Again
Tries TO End Life.

~ curing OUeEhAlOns W NOmum Akblu
Tries TO End Life.
The condition Of Mrs. Millie Hodges.
twenty-six years old. who has made two
attempts 10 kill herself in less than two
months, was reported improved last night
BY physicians at Emergency Hospital
where she Is undergoing treatment.
Mrs. Hodges is said TO live in Balti-
more, but her place of residence and her
connections are not kRown to the police
Of Washington. Several years ago her
leg was amputated just below the knee.
Physicians decided an operation was nee
essary. Mrs Hodges feared 10 undergo
the operation. and about two months ago
drank caTbOlic acid. She recovered. but
threatened TO attempt 10 take her life
again.
About ; o'clock yesterday morning she
was found unconscious In her room on
the second floor of a lodging house at go
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. overcome
by Illuminating gas. She was removed 20
Emergency Hospital and revived
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
Moose to Name Delegates.

Members Of Herd No. 9, Social Order
OF Moose, Will hold meeting Sunday.
August %. to elect delegates 10 the an
nual convention of the order, to be held
in this city. October II, y, and l3 The
election will be held in Moose Hall soc
Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14

Every Housewife Ought to Have
Jno G. Meinberg's Bread on tile table
three times daily A perfect food.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
Spring stock.

Best Rubber Jar Rings, Zoe DOz.
Rubber Gloves for household wear 81
pair. Lindsay's Rubber Store. s3S 4 NV,
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
REAL ESTATE NOTES.

The two-story apartment building at $50
Thirteenth street northeast, occupying
lot 95 In square 1909, has been sold by
Robert B. Marnix. Of Charlestown. w.
Va, to Helen T. Mackall. Of this city.
The building has two large suites, with
tiled baths and furnace heat. It is un-
derstood that $500 was paid for the prop
erty which was purchased as an invest
ment. The transaction was made through
the Office Of WillIge, Gibbs & Daniel in
conjunction with F. w Graham & Co.
Shannon & Luchs report that the corner
residence at 1889 Quincy street northwest
has been sold for Walter E. Hilton to
John J. Fosselman. who VIII occupy the
property as his home. This is a colonial
designed home, and was built two years
ago By Harry Wardman from plans pre-
pared by A II. Beers. The consideration.
it is understood, was $500.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Steamer Charles Macalester for Mount Vernof
Daily and Sunday boats leave Seventh street wharf
at 10 and 2:3o p m
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14

Real Economy Gas Ranges MOdernfeIv
Priced. S. S. Shedd Bro Co, 432 9th ST.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14

TnXicab Rides Are Inexpensive
As well as delightful when you use TTCC
taXlcabs. So per hour. Phone n. 12l2
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14

OIL cookers. gas ranges. water heaters.
616 18th st.-C. A. Muddiman & Co.-I2O4 e.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14

See the list Of branch Offices OF the
want aG. department Of The Washington
Herald. top OF first column, want page,
and get ''your branch firmly hxed in
your memory.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14

CaverIy's Plumbing. 1891 c NV.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-14

Watch fer city-Randle Highlands.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-17

continued John, and came back for them find you in tears. My dear girl, what is the matter?" John was unconsciously adrot Edith loved to be called his "dear girl and John knew it. This time, however the words did not molify her Since he did not know she resolved he never should She determined that hereafter her birthday should pass by unnotced She felt the luxury of martyrdom stealing her, which was some compensation for her misery She dried her tears as best she could and looked dsdanfuy and coldy at her anxious husband
 Nothing, nothing at all," she said
 "Dere is, too," said young William sturdily.
 "William!" said Edith, sharply. "I forbid you to speak, Don't say word!" Sssss : "~-
 Generally John did not interfere between Edith and the children This time he broke that wise rule. He drew a nickel from his pocket. '-+
 Bill" he said holding up the coin come here"
 In second that infant was in his arms, his face shin ing through his tears
 Whats the matter with mama, William" asked John.
 Willie dear cried his mother implorngly, but the allurement of the nickel was great for his ia affection.
 Papa don't you know what day it isa" asked the smiling William.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-17

room that she would not call Johns attention to the fact that that day her bthday-in words, that is; but she had been unable to restrain herself from indicating in some way the festive character of the day Not that it was particularly festive for Edith either, for woman approaches her fortieth birthday with feelings of equanimity; but that would matter John who was accustomed say that the older he got the happier he was and he at least ought to rise to the occasion
 And John had risen to the occasion too The birthday was one of the things he had not forgotten He had pro- vded her literally in accordance with his means with the jewels which looked so pretty upon her beautiful hands, and he had decided to add to her already large collection what she had long coveted pearl A fine specimen which he had purchased the night before that very moment lay in his pocket But John gave outward sign The Stock Market was in a feversh con diton and he buried himself in the paper the he sat down. John and Edith breakfasted alone with Will ian The other children had their breakfast earlier and had gone to school when these two came down William the youagest He was gon' on four" as he proudly said which meant that he had just passed his third birthday. He was observant young man. Moth ing out of the common escaped his youthful eye.
 Mama" he said at last, "why are you all dressed vo?"
Arizona republican., 1909-06-17

furiousy, although every mouthful choked her. John had finished his breakfast He excused himself rose from the table, caught Williams chubby face in his two hands, and after carefully wping the fringe of molasses from around his mouth pressed long. beran kiss upon the baby face then he stepped Edith laid his hand upon her shoulder turned her cheek up to him. kissed her softly in what it must be admit ted was rather matterof-act manner, and went out.
 Edith heard the door close behind him. It was too much She rose from the table, unheeding the babys protests-he objected very much to being left alone and ran upstairs to her room She shut the door, threw herself face downward on the bed and sobbed her grief and disappointment in an agony of tears William, though he did not like solitude disliked emptiness the more He stayed at the table until with the assistance of the maid he had disposed of wonderful quantity of wafles there being present to interdict his consumption; then he clambered up the stairs, opened the door of his mothers room and entered
 What's the matter, mama ," he said "why are you cryin?"
 Oh, William my precious baby, mamas only com forr" walled Edith stretching out her arms toward the chubby boy come here to me my l;ttlc Mama is SD miserable It's her birthday, and-and-papa didn't remember Mama is forty years old today-thats bad
Arizona republican., 1909-06-17
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His father, who was turning the paper at that mo- ment fortunately caught this remark and looked over at his wife.
 "Well, Edith must say that you look very well in deed this morning my dear. Whats the occasion?' of herself at the question: She emporized, however. The possibilities of the situation great that she wanted to enjoy them little longer Instead of the usual retort
 John Gordon, don't you know what day it is :" she replied lamely enough, Why-er-nothing particular
 And the flowers, too" said John they're gorgeousl They always remind me of our wedding day." he added swiftly knowing that this was an exceedingly safe mark to make; and then-wll it be believed?-the odous calmly went back to his paper and coffee.
 Edith stopped eating at once and stared at him in silence. Could be possble2 He had forgotten many things but never her brthdayl William came to the rescue. '@sSas~ I ~HssaszzsSss
 "Why don't you eat your breakfast mama !" he re- marked.
 Again this caught the attention of John.
 "Whats the matter, Edith?" he said "Aren't you well?"
 ~Who I? Perfectly well" returned Edith with rising indignation, immediately beginning attack her waffle
Arizona republican., 1909-06-17

calendar too, than Saints Days in the Church year. Long ago John had learned manfu.y face the quences of those frightful lapses of memory which confronted hm n the presence of Edith with this ques- tiou trembling upon her lips:
 John Gordon, do you know what day this s2"
 When Edith asked that question she was not seeking information as to the day of the week She wanted John remember that it such day this that he had first met her at so-andso house She wanted John to remember every detail of that meeting which her marvellous imaginative faculties could reproduce with absolute accuracy Everything that happened that was connected with their courtship and early life was an anniversary, and John really remembered them re- markedly we'll He very busy He had a great many cares The needs of his growing family sufficient require his undivided attention Once in while he forgot, but not often. ss,aSse,-a'ss e
 During crisis in his business, which had filled him with apprehension, certain morning Edith came down breakfast arrayed with extraordinary bravery She wore new shrtwast of the color and style which John affected In the center of the table was great bunch of chrysanhcums flowers associated with their wedding day. which had happened to fall few days after Ediths tweny-second birthday She had made an heroic resolution before she descended the dining
Arizona republican., 1909-06-17

enough. She's so Lonesome, so unhappyl No even wished her many happy returns.H se. ,.-sassesss "Pll do it, mama" said William, getting up on the bed and nestlng down by her. "Wont you have birf day cake wy cannels on It, like didan i
 "No, nothing, nothingl Nobody cares for mama's birthday She's an old woman nowl So lonesome, her hearts brOkenl" SsaSssss~r
 "Wont papa give you somethinl1
 "He's forgotten all about it, darling He doesn't care any more"
 Edith was so absorbed in her grief and William was so absorbed in Edith that they did not hear the hall door open They did not mark Johns rather heavy tread upon the stairs consequently they both greatly surprised when the door opened and he stood before them, an expression of amazement his face at the sight of the two figures for the contagon of his mothers
 misery had been too much for the susceptible infant and while she was sobbng softly he roaring with all the yociferousness of childhood. g HWhy, Edith! Why, William" cried John in aston- ishment, "whats the matter1" ssess4zsg
 At the sound of his voice Edith sat up, flash of hope prevailing her being He had remembered, then and had come back! All would be well. But his first words undeceived her
 "I left those vouchers examining last night"
Arizona republican., 1909-06-17
"To Edith, pearl among ggiveS.
 From her i0Ver aud hRsb1Hd."

Yes and the name signed to it was not John,' bui "Jack" and there he stood fat unromantc rather l- different as to dress, blushng like girl
 Edith flung her arms around his neck, kissed him el. thusastically, then held him at arms length.
 John Gordon" she said, severely. "you really too provoking How unromantic of you! Now 70: have gone and spoiled my birthday by giving my present; ;ta-dayl"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-22
WHOLE TOWN BE AUCTI0NED
Former Owner, Too Rich to Labor
More, Will Sell Kansas Town
to Highest Bidder.

Salina, KAMA live, hustling, Kan.
sas town with one railroad station, q
grain elevator, half a dozen general
stores, postoffice, dwellings, churches
and other things, is to be sold under
the hammer.
The village of Shipton, nine miles
northwest of Salina, will be put up at
public auction soon and sold to the
highest bidder. Shipton is a strictly
moral town without saloon, gambling
house or any other resort, and 1t Is
the center of trade for rich farming
section. The town is built on the big
wheat ranch of w. 8. Irwin. Irwin,
who settled there 20 years ago, has
made SO much money he is giving up
farming to retire to his town house
and live on the earnings of his bank
stock and other investments. A dozen
years ago, when his acres had ex-
banded and he was becoming a big
shipper of grain, he built station and
elevator for his own convenience.
Soon general store was built on land
rented from his, and in the last ten
years quite village has grown up.
Now Irwin has sold most of his
farm and the balance of it, which in
cludes the village of Shipton, will go
at auction, together with all of the
livestock and machinery on the farm.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-22
BOLD THIEVES
ROB SHERIFF
Special to The NeWS.

Special to The NeWS.
Vicksburg, Miss, Dec. 22,-it LOOKS
as though the thieves of Vicksburg
are trying to show their contempt OF
the law by robbing the highest OF the
laws officers. This time last year
Judge Bush suffered the loss of fine
bronze gobbler This year the thieves
select Bob Kelley, sheriff of warren
county, as victim. Some frlends
gave him two fine turkeys for his
Christmas dinner and he has been
carefully fattening them for the sac
rifice. But while he dreamed in the
night of their tender white flesh his
comb was visited by some gentleman
who failed to leave his card and in
the morning the Christmas dinner was
missing. The sheriff has had the
bloodhounds on the trail, but in vain.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-22

battleship fleet, which is large per-
centage of those in the service, an I'M
usually fine spread at New York.
Last year the fishes enjoyed the din
ner designed for the sailors. The
navy department had sent out aboard
the ocean steamer Republic a large
quantity of cranberries, nuts, apples,
turkeys and other Christmas dainties
valued at $61,191 for the battleship
fleet at Gibraltar, then on its cruise
around the world. The Republic sank
after a collision and so did the Christ.
mas dinners.
A policy has been adopted in the
navy of taking the blue jackets period
ically to some big port, where they
may enjoy life to the fullest.
The British navy officials claim to
have discovered that after such Pc
RODS of hilarity, the sailor is more
contented at sea. They will be start
ed OFF on their holidays by taking
Christmas dinner. including oyster
cocktail, roast turkey, cranberry
sauce, pumpkin pie. ice cream, as
sorted fruits and nuts, coffee and CT
gars.
In the army special dinners will be
served at the various garrisons and
posts
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-22
THIRSTY BUY SNAKE BITES
Harmless, But Connecticut Men Get
Drinks Without Registered
Physicians Prescription.

Winsted, Conn.-Silas Wheaton, re-
siding in Hampstead, no-license vii
lage, is said to be making a good liv-
ing selling Cook frost bites," as he
calls them, but which In reality are
snake bites, to men DESTROYS of get
ting liquor in drug stores in no-license
towns. 1t costs ten cents to be bitten
and Wheaton, his customers say, fur.
nishes the bandage
The snake-bitten man hurries to a
druggist, shows him where his skin
has been pierced by the snakes fangs
and gets quart of something to coun-
teract the poison. No druggist will de-
mand doctors prescription when a
life is in danger.
Furthermore, Wheaton's snake bites
don't cost as much as some physicians
ask for prescriptions. Wheaton keeps
only green and striped snakes, but he
says they can bite.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Public:
We beg to advise that the partner
ship of Nall & Martin heretofore ex-
listing and doing business at Brooklyn.
in Forrest County Mississippi, was by
mutual consent dissolved on July 20.
1909. The stock Of merchandise, fix
lures and good will of the former part
nership of Nall G. Martin have been
taken over by H. Nall & Son, who
have also assumed all the liabilities
Of the former firm of Nall & Martin
and will continue business at the same
stand in Brooklyn. Approaching the
patronage and kind treatment which
the former partnership has received
from you we solicit for the new firm
a continuance of your favors
This the 21st day of December, A. D.
1909.
H. NALL,
w. F. NUDGE,
J. C. MARTIN.
c. c. NALL.
W. l. MARTIN.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEWS.