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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
Eighth Cup Is Now Offered
by S. Kann, Sons
& Co.
TWO MORE IN SIGHT;
OTHERS MAY FOLLOW
Divisions of Pageant to Be Crea,ed
Likely TO Bring the Num-
Der to Dozen.

Following the announcement that
seven cups mad been offered for the
Chamber of Commerce automobile floral
parade, Isaac Cans, chairamn of the
general committee on arrangements,
this morning received a letter from S
Kann, Sons * Co. stating that thai
firm would also offer a cup
The Kann cup Will be for the most
artistically decorated car in the parade
operated by a wCman- The lette rof the
firm 10 Mr.. Cans is the following;
Mr.. Isaac Cans, Washington, 2. c.
Dear Sir: In regard TO your request
for a donation OF cup for the most
artistically decorated car run by a lady.
would say that We win be glad TO COM
ply with the same. You are at liberty
to call upon US for the cup at ans
time. Very respectfully,
S. KAHN, SONS & co.
With eight cups to be donated. the
winning cars in as many classes in the
parade, the six original divisions deter
mined upon by the committee and the
sweepstakes are now cared for, with a
cup TO spare.
The extra trophy probably will be
awarded the winning machine in one
Of the events to be known as the
Newspapers" Real Estate" and
Doctors divisions.
More Cups Are in Sight.
Two other cups are in sight, and are
almost sure Of being offered. so that
there is practically no chance Of the
two remaining divisions being uncared
for. And if. In addition to these cups,
others are offered, as there IS everv
prospect there may be, other divisions
viii be created. probably bringing the
entire number 10 a dozen or more. in
addition TO feature sections of the pa
rade, IN which prizes will not be com
peted for
The Times Dispatch of Richmond will
enter its scout car in the Newspaper
division This is the first outside entry
that has been received for this divis-
ion since Chairman Cans sent invi-
tatlons TO the principal newspape in
the East and South a few DAYS ago,
asking them TO be represented by cars
in the parade.
II is generally admitted that the heav-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
GROCERY COMPANY
SALE CAUSES SUIT

IN answer 10 the petition OF the Cuda-
hay Packing Company and others seek
ing 70 set aside the sale Of the stores
Of the Sanitary Grocery Company, Levi
y. David, receiver this morning filed
q denial Of the allegations that the sale
was in any way irregular.
The packing company alleged that the
sale Was made 20 fictitious persons. and
that the bin OF sale was given before
the sale was ratified 10y the court.
In afhidayi-s filed this morning by Mr..
David, IS one by a. Baltimore grocer
who declares that he bid Sl1101, for the
stock u the Sanitary C0mpauy's stores.
and believes that the price of Sl2, 20
which was obtained was fair and equi-
table
Justice Wright continued the hearing
until Tuesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
Crupper Leads Republicans.

Joseph /. Crupper, who was nomin-
ated for State treasurer OF Virginia,
on the Republican ticket. is a resident
of Ba1lston, Va. having some years ago
sold his handsome residence in North
Washington street. in Alexandria.
Mr. Crupper has been active in Re
publican politics in the State of Virginia
since he became voter. He Is a
progressive young business man, and
is the owner of a large planning and
saw mill II Washington.
Mr.. CruppeI has been for many years
the chairman of the State Republican
committee, and has been the leader OF
the Republican party IN this section or
the State.
He was postmaster at Alexandria I'M
der President Mckinley, and has filled
numerous other offices under Republi-
can Administrations.
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lest representation Of outside cars will
be in the Newspaper" division. This
will make II more difficult for the local
newspapers to win a prize, as there
probably will be at least a dozen en-
tries in the division.
Governor Swanson a Judge.
The Times-Dispatch Of Richmond is
taking an unusual interest in the pa
rsde, and has published an article IN
which it was said that Governor Swan
son would act as one of the judges of
the parade.
Chairman Cans has not received
a formal acceptance from Governor
Swanson. but as Governor Crothers of
Maryland has accepted the appointment
10 officiate as a judge, 1t is generally
believed that Governor Swanson viii
make every effort to do the same.
Secretary Grant. Of the Chamber of
Commerce, and Assistant Secretary
Knox are making arrangements to send
communications 10 more than 500 real
estate men in Washington, asking them
to have their cars represented in the
Real Estate section. This division
promises TO have as many entries, If
not more, than any of the others: bat
it Will be made up almost entirely OF
local cars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
TO PLACE MIDDIES
ON WATER WAGON

ANNAPOLIS, July 30.-There will be
no more liquor supplied 10 the midship-
men and candidates for admission to
the Naval Academy, II Superintendent
J. 81 Mower can stop il. He assured
a number Of visiting clergymen that ne
and his chief, Admiral ]. z. Pllisbury.
Chief u the Bureau Of Navigation. are
united in the determination 10 prevent
drunkenness at the Academy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
WANTS MORE LIGHT
FOR DIM CROSSING
Commissioner mcfarland Calls
Railways Attention to a Danger
Spot at Benning.

Commissioner mcfarland today rec
commended that the attention OF the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany be directed toward the dangerous
conditions at the Benuiug railway cross
ing, due 10 insufficient lighting at that
point which is within the private right
OF way Of the railway company and
cannot be lighted by the District.
It IS understood that u lights are not
furnished as requested, the Benning Cit
3zens' Association Will ask that a police
man be stationed at the crossing. 10
which proposition the Commissioners
are favorably inclined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
VICTORY FOR STRIKERS.

LYNN, Mass, July 30.-The packing
room employees strike, which has been
in progress here for a week past. was
brought abruptly TO close TODAY when
the Joseph Caund Company signed an
agreement with the strikers This gave
the strikers a victory in all OF the four
plants where they struck fer higher
wages. At all other factories the scale
was accepted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
SLABS BARTENDER
ERECTING FATHER
Negro, Who Seriously Wounds
Aeneas Lane, Is Still at
Large.

With stab wound in his abdomen.
which he received while attempting 10
eject a negro from the saloon at 1885 II
street northeast, where he is employed
as bartender, Aeneas Lane is in the
Casualty Hospital. The doctors say
he viii recover.
Search is being made for Louis Smith,
who, it is charged, did the cutting.
while the negro's father, Andrew Smith,
whom Lane was trying 10 put out Of
the place. is locked up at the Ninth
precinct station at a witness.
Lane says he was rushing Smith
senior toward the door when TIE young
err negro drew a knife and made a Iunge
al him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
NAVAL SUPREMACY
HOPE OF ENGLAND

LONDON, July S0.-Naval supremacy
alone can keep Great Britain safe from
a foreign invasion, according to the be-
lief resulting from an inquiry instituted
at the urgent request OF Field Marshal
Lord Roberts.
This was announced to the House Of
Commons by Prime Minister AsQuith.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
STUDENTS ACQUITTED.

ODESSA, July 3O.-The trial of eight
students Of the odessa University,
which began here two days ago in the
district military court, ended today
with the acquittal of the scholars The
students were members of the Students
Central Organization in 1904-05. the aim
Of which, according to the indictment,
was 70 overthrow the government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
STRIKERS ATTACK
MEN FROM PLANT
Hunger Maddened Foreigners
Threaten More Trouble in
Pittsburg.
Foreigners

PITTsBURG. July 0.-Hunger-mad-
dened foreign strikers from the Pressed
Steel Car Company's plant sim threat
en- trouble TO those employees who have
returned 10 work.
A crowd OF 1900 strikers, seeing their
food supply running low, besieged the
plant just as the Workmen were going
home. aid. before the arrival Of the
iured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
RICH SOUTHERN GIRL
MAY WE'D MARQUIS

LOUISVILLE. Ky. July 5J.-Neyvs Of
the engagement Of Miss Susanna Hen
ming, OF this city and the Marquis de
Charette has reached here from Paris.
where Miss Henulug IS visiting
She rs one Of the WeaIthiest Young
women OF ne South. and has been a
Teignhg belle in local society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
POOR BACK SHANKS
IN RACE FOR MAYOR
Indianapolis Politicians Taking No
tice of plain Peoples Choice"
Expect Him TO Win.

INDIANAPOLIS, July S0-''A mayor
the rich people don't want" is the slogan
that wise ones here believe will elect
Lew Shauks chief executive OF the
city.
The negroes are the principal hackers
Of Shanks, although he has an enor-
nous following among other classes.
His nomination was not taken serious
" by the regular political factions and
no attention was paid to it But now,
with the primaries approaching. it looks
as though Shanks will get the nom
nation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30

POaT-AU-PRINCE, Hayti. July So
The Haytian government has issued a
Joan Of 100000 EU0rdes, PAYABLE i'm
American gold. The rate is s per cent.
The loan viii be payable in two years.
and viii be guaranteed by "A new tax
on customs imports beginning October
] next
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
District Men Leave TO Join
Fleet at Province
town.
WILL HAVE WEEK
OF REAL SERVICE
Boys Make Best Showing in His
tory of Organization, Says
Commander Stratt0n.

With blanket rolls, canteens and haV-
ersacks slung across their shoulders
and their faces besming In anticipation
of a ten Gays cruise at sea, about $50
members of the District Naval Bat
talon left Washington this morning for
their annual service cruise with the
Atlantic battleship fleet. AS the Dis
trict sailors, loaded on board two special
reaches, left Union Station at 1910
O'Clock. there were plenty Of mothers,
sisters. and sweethearts to bid them
good-by.
The battalion was in Charse Of Com
mander StrattOn, who remarked to e
group Of newspaper men, as the militia
men clambered aboard their train, that
this years showing was the best IN
the history Of the organization. There
were few ''stay-at-homes' who did not
envy their comrades in uniform, and, u
quote their commanding officer, the
hardest punishment you could infllct
was. 10 leave them behind.
Embark At Philadelphia.
The first break in the journey to
Provincetown, Mass, where the mill
tiamen viii join the heet, will be Phila-
delphia. Arriving there, Commander
Stratton will hurry his men 10 the
United States Steamship Prairie viii be
waiting for them. once on board the
cruiser. no time viii be lost in weigh
ing anchor and getting to sea.
The sea trip to the Massachusetts ma
val base. where is now gathering the
most formidable and representative
fighting teet seen in New England
waters in years VIII consume two days
unless heavy weather is encountered
The most Interesting part OF the trip
will begin with the arrival OF the Wash
ington boys at Provincetown. There
they Will be transferred 10 the battle
ships Idaho, New Hampshire, and Mis-
Eissippi, which viii be their home for
a week. Under the present system OF
summer service cruising, they viii be
the battleships, to eat, sleep. work,
play, and drill with the regular men
of the Navy.
Has No Misgivings.
Commanded stratton mas no misgiv-
fngs as to the way the Washington
boys viii acquit themselves when the
big battleships, buffeted about in the
troubled seas along the New England
coast, begin TO pitch and roll in fash
ion TO make the landsman wish him.
self safe at home. Both officers and
enlisted men have been putting in some
strenuous exercise at the gun and deck
drills lately. so that they might be in
perfect shape 70 take their places in
the ranks of the regular jack taTs. Con-
sequenIy, not a man among those who
waved a gOod-bV TO the Sapital this
morning was physically unfit TO toe the
scratch In the drills with the best of
Uncle SANS men,
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To Elect School Teachers.

The regular August meeting of the
city school board will be held at the
Lee School building, in Prince street
next Thursday evening. AT this meet
ing the annual election of teachers for
the public schools will be held.
There will be three vacancies TO be
filled at this meeting, including the cleo
ton of a principal OF Lee School for
White Girls.
Frank c. Creighton has sold to Louis
NJ. Adams a house and lot on the south
side Of King street between West and
PeytOn street No consideration was
named in the deed which was placed on
record in the clerks office of the cor
pOTatiOn court this morning.
A meeting of Potomac Lodge of Odd
Fellows VIII be held at their hall, in
North Columbus street, this evening,
when many matters Of importance to
the lodge VIII come up for cOnsidra-
ton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-30
captain skinner Reports Loss.

Capt. George X. Skinner appeared at
the police station this morning and re-
ported TO Lieutenant Belts that he had
either lost or had stolen from him $35
Captain Skinner was unable 10 give
an account of the manner in which the
money was taken from him. The pO-
lice are Investigating.
Mrs. Hugh Murphy reports that some
one entered the yard of her house, SIS
King street, yesterday evening, and stole
a little girls tricycle..
Police Justice Harry B. Cation ard
wife have returned from a visit 70
Ocean View y. J.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
NEGRO DAVID WOODS
HELD FOR FORGERY

OGDEN. Dec. 11.-Dayld Woods. tho
negro forger who claims to be nn eye
witness to the shooting OF officer Riley
In Salt Lake. was arraigned in The
municipal court Friday morning,
charged with forging the name or
T. Ritter to a certain check on the
First National bank on Oct. 10. for
tho sum of S19.i2 Woods was bound
over to await the action of the district
court under $500 bonds.
Isaac Beson, a negro, charged with
stealing an overcoat. was arraigncd on
the charge of petit larceny and sem
fenced to 30 days in jail or fine of $50.
Charles LaDevees and Ed LAMAR
were before the court on the charge or
drunkenness, to which they pleaded
guilty Deeves was sentenced TO Il fine
OF So or hve days. Lamar asked the
clemency of the court, stating that he
had not been drunk for a long time.
The matter was taken under advise
ment
Frank Harmon pleaded not guilty 20
the charge of disturbing the peace ana
his trial was set for Saturday.
John Pumphrey. who was In court
Thursday on the charge of drunkenness
and whose case was carried over, was
sentenced to 20 days in the city jail:
but on the recommendation OF Chlet
Browning Pumphrey was allowed to 20
The court stated that the next offense
would result In a very heavy sentence
for him
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
WEBER ACADEMY NOTES.

OGDEN, Dec. 11.-Mr. Farley F.
Wright, manager of the w. H. Wright
& Sons Co. gave the members of tho
Commercial club of the Weber acad-
emy a very interesting talk on
Tuesday He spoke of the oppor-
tunitics young men and young women
have today, also of the qualifications
they should have to be success In the
retail as we'll as any other business.
The work In chemistry has been inter
fercd with considerably this week on
account of putting in gas connections
in the laboratory. Up to the present
denatured alcohol has been used en-
tirely by the students. Gas jets and
Bunsen burners will be sued from now
on This together with some new
desks which are being constructed,
strengthens the laboratory work very
greatly.
Lee Francis Lybargcr is the next
number on the lecture course. He APP
pears next Thursday. Dec, 16. AS an
orator and entertainer Mr.. LybarScr Is
one OF the best on the lecture platform.
In the Weber Academy Assembly
hall there will be a matinee Monday af-
ternoon Dec 13, for the benefit Of the
debating teams
Elder Heber J. Grant addressed the
students in devotional Thursday morn
fog. Dec. Q. His talk was highly enter
taining and instructive. He impressed
the young people with the fact that
anything can be accomplished by dill
opnCp
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
RECENT DEATHS

The funeral service Will be held In
the Centerville Westinghouse at 1880
a. m. on Sunday. Members of
the general board of the Y M. M. /.
A, and of the staff Of workers at the
Bureau of Information will be in at
tendance.
DAHL. PETER N.-At Spring City
Sanpete county, Utah, Dec. Q, 1909, Pc
ter n. Dahl, one of the city's leading
citizens, died at his home A few
days before he contracted a cold which
developed into pneumonia. He was
not thought seriously Ill. as he was
up walking around his room the day
before, but took suddenly worse and
died as stated. Mr.. Dahl was born In
Denmark, Feb. Z. 1870. He was bap-
tized In 1876, He made his home in
Spring City since 1881. and has always
been AN industrious. hard working man.
TIe was one of Spring City's most pros
porous farmers. He leaves n wife and six
children, towards whom the sympathy
of the community is extended In their
sudden bereavement. Mr.. Dahl was
faithful and consistent member of the
Church, and the loss to his family and
the community will be keenly felt. The
funeral will be held in the ward meet
inghouse on Monday Dec. 13.
Olson. Mrs. Anna Maria-At
Ephraim, Sanpete county. Utah
Dec. s, 1909. Mrs. Anna Maria
Olsen, one of the pioneer residents of
that city departed this life at the ripe
age of 80. She has been in delicate
health for several months and graudal-
ly grew weaker until relieved by
death She In company with her hus-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
TOOK SHOT AT MARAupERs.

LEHI, Dec 9.-About o'clock last
night. while Mrs. C. c. Boone and her
sister were alone at. their home near
the sugar factory. two men were heard
tramping around the house trying to
get in. They made no answer to Mrs.
Boonc's repeated inquiries as to who
was there. so Mrs. Boone and her sister
who are experts with guns, opened the
door and fired at the men. At the
second shot. one OF the men yelled that
he was shot Mrs. Boone and sister
kept shooting at the men while they
made their way up the road. Mrs.
Boone then came up town and gave
herself up to the marshal. thinking she
had killed one of the men. While no
trace of the men can be found, there
was trail of blood along the ground.
showing that the shot took some ef-
feet. While 1t was a very unusual
hour, there is no doubt the men went to
rob the place.
The high school students Will issue
the Dec. 23rd Lehi Banner.
Dec. Il the NJ. I. associations of
Alpine stake will give a uniform
Christmas program instead of having
their usual exercises. The Lehi Sec
ond ward is planning to give ban
quet to all visitors after the program.
Commencing Saturday evening the
new west school will give IL bazar
Numerous articles will be for sale and
programs Will be rendered
The I,ehi four wards will have oral
story contests among the young ladies.
and oratorical contests among the
young mon TO get contestants for the
stake contest the fourth Sunday in
January.
jan the doctors of southern Utah
| and local doctors Will hold a convention
here. Two of the meetings viii be
for the public
Elder Wilford Booth, who has just re-
turned from the Turkish mission field.
VIII lecture in the new tabernacle Sun
day evening next
Mrs. George Beck Is very sick and is
not expected to live.
Monday a daughter was born to Mrs.
| James Peterson.
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SESSION OF THE
MURRAY CITY COUNCIL

MURRAY, Dec. 11.-John p. Cahoon
met with the city council at its last
session In the interest of the water and
lighting system. For several months
the city has boon inspecting. looking
over and thoroughly investigating tho
water system with the object in view
OF taking the system over and bringing
It to standard that will meet every
requirement of the city. Mr.. Cahoon
now wants the city to take final steps to
consummate the deal. or give him an
extension of the franchise which will
enable him to make necessary improve
mcnts and bring the system to the
standard
The city council again discussed the
condition and grading of Main street.
and went over the franchise of the Utah
Independent Telephone company. whose
poles are now preventing the railway
company from putting Its track in line
The telephone company claims the
right of f-way.
Thomas Smith OF Midvale put in
claim for $500 for injuries received In
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band came TO Ephraim among the
early settlers. and made 1t their home
Her husband died about three years
ago. She was native of Denmark and
Joined the Mormon Church. and
shortly after emigrated to Utah She
was one of the noble women of the
earth and has done a great deal OF
good among the people of Ephraim. She
leaves two daughters Mrs. Mariam
Overson of Ephraim, at whose home
she died, and Mrs Christine Hcxsted
OF Rexberg, Idaho The funeral was
held In the tabernacle and many re-
latives and friends were in attendance.
The speakers were Elders Joseph Z.
Anderson, Lewis d. Dorius and
Christian Hall. The singing was
furnished by the tabernacle choir
under the direction of Prof. Frank A.
Christensen.
ROSS, JOHN-On Nov. IA. 1909,
John Ross. pioneer OF Joseph. Sc
vier county, died at his home of pneu-
monia- He was tho Oldest male resi-
dent of Joseph at the time of his death,
settling there In June, 1873 He had
been Sunday school superintendent for
% years. and a counselor to Bishop G.
a. Murdock is years, and again coun-
selor to Bishop Joseph F. Parker for
FIVE years. which position he held at the
time of his death. He was born April
%, 1S4S, In Massachusetts. and came to
tUah In 1866. on his way to California,
but spent the winter In Salt Lake val
ley. where he was converted to the Lat
tcr-day Saints faith. In 1868. under
Capt. Joseph l.. RawlIDs. he crossed the
plains to the Missouri river and brought
emigrants. He married Sarah A Wells
Jan. 4. 1869. who survives him with
family of eight children. as follows.
John w. of Richneld. Mrs. C. X Chris
tensen of Elsinore, Mrs. Joseph Patter-
son and Mrs. Wesley Farrer of Beaver,
w. Joseph of Austin, Mrs. La Roy
Hopkins of Joseph. Edward and Mary
OF Joseph. Seventeen grandchildren also
survive The funeral was conducted IN
the JosepfSward westinghouse Nov. 10.
1909. by Bishop Joseph f. Parker the
speakers were T,gG Humphry OF Sa-
lima. L. H. Jackman of Joseph. Joseph
ogden. Virginius Bean. George Charls-
worth and Stake President w. H. Seeg-
miller of Richneld. all of whom testl-
fed of his faithfulness and integrity.