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The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
DISTINGUISHED VETERAN I'LL
Relatives Doubt Recovery of Capt,
H. H. Sheets.
Hero Of Many Civil War Battles,
suffers from Complication of
Diseases i'm Washington.

Capt. H. Il Sheets. who lived FOR sew
eral years az historic Gunston Hall. and
who. a few months ag0. purchased the
beautiful place Chatterton. on the PO-
tomac. is dangerously IN at the hons
Of his sisters. Misses Mary Randolph
Sheets and Catharine Sheets. 6el Rock
Creek Church road. His wife Is az his
bedside and his children have been sum-
moned.
Capt Sheets made an exceptionally
brilliant record In the civil war as a stan
and ordnance officer. He was In eighty
pitched battles and $50 skirmishes. but
although he had horses shot from under
him repeatedly, was never wounded. He
served on the stan OF Gen. Beatty. Gen.
Van Cleve. Gen. CrittendOn and Gen.
Rosseau. and on the division staff Of Gen.
Rosecrans.
The war records mention him an unusu-
ally large number OF time considering his
rank He especially distinguished himself
at Murfreesboro. Stone River. and
ChickamaUgus. and for an exceptional
act Of gallantry in one instance was Of
fered a captaincy in the regular army.
but declined IL
IN the DAtile or CnlCkafnaugQa ne
handled an immense amount Of ordnance
without a mishap or the loss OF a pound
Of ammunition. He was also an expert
drillmaster, and was so proficient IN the
manning Of block houses as 90 be said 70
have been without an equal in that TO-
gard In the army. He was but a mere
youth when he went 20 war.
Capt, Sheets is a Ratlve Of Indianapo-
us. Ind. his father having been one of
the pioneers and most substantial citi-
zens OF the Hoosier capital He held
large property interests In the heart OF
the city at one time.
Capt. Sheets took UP his residence near
Washington some twenty-five years ago.
and until recently enjoyed robust health.
He has a wide acquaintance here and in
Indiana. He is siXty-nine years Old
Dr. q. Lloyd Magruder is attending
him His symptoms were more favorable
yesterday, but there is slight hope of his
recovery. He Is suffering from a compll-
cation OF diseases.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
GIVE EAR TO PUBLIC.
Numerous Requests Heard
by Railway Commission.
NEW STRAPS PROVE FAILURE
Charge % Dangerous Operation OF
Georgetown Cars Is Dismissed.
Matter of binding Headlights on
Chevy Chnsc Cars Further Con-
sIdered without Decision.

At a meeting OF the District railway
commission yesterday afternoon at It's
headquarters, in the Westory Building. a
complaint was flied against the Capital
Traction Company by a resident or
Georgetown for dangerous operation OF
their cars at its terminus In that section.
II states that the company's cars leave
the power house when the Great Falls
line is crossing NJ street and conse-
quently passengers on the Virginia cars
crowd on the Platforms and jump on
while the car Is in motion IN order 10
catch the Capital Traction trolley. while
ladies and others unable 20 reach the
platforms are Obliged TO watt for the
next car.
The complainant further declares that
on one occasion she was in the Avenue
car when one OF the Great Falls line
was passing from the bridge. As the
passengers OF the other car rushed for
the one she was on her conductor
laughed and yelled at the motorman:
Look at them run. It's good exercise
for them"
The commission decided that no action
can be taken in the matter: that passen-
gers have only 20 wait a minute and a
half az the most for another car.
The commission still has under consid-
Grafton the complaint made against the
Chevy Chase line for having too strong
head lights. binding wayfarers. Lately
an accident occurred on account Of this.
Wants open Cars.
4 Mount Pleasant citizen wants omen
cars 10 continue running In the evening
in his section. lie states that people
walk clear 70 the center Of the city 70 get
n trolley rather than ride IN closed cars
Il is complained that cars OF the Column
bia Railway line going west should stop
on the west crossing on New York ave
nue. This and the request Of the pcople
or the northeast district 20 have the un-
used track on Fourth street between
Michigan and Rhode Island avenues utu-
lied VIII be further considered.
The Capital Traction Company has re-
Gently inaugurated a new type OF rolling
stock known as the pay within" car
These. cars are operated between Chevy
Chase Lake and Fifteenth street and New
York avenue northwest. The new TYNE
car is somewhat similar 10 the pay-as-
you-enter. with the addition OF the follow
ing distinctive features: First, the bulk
head ends OF the car are entirely re-
moved thus providing a clear space from
one extreme end OF the car 20 the other.
Second. the only doors Of the car are
those leading from the platform 90 the
street
on one or the cars OF the Capital Trac-
ton Company running on Fourteenth
street additional straps as an experiment
have been suspended from rod located
in the center Of the car and supported on
three posts which extend rom the floor
10 the roof Il has been found that the
scheme, instead Of being an assistance 10
passengers. obstructs entrance and de-
partuTe. AID is an invitation for a class
Of people known as "stand-ups" 10 pa
trOnize the car
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
EXCURSIONS.

The big and fast steamer St Johns OF
the feet Of the Colonial Beach Company. is making
daily trps % Co'0niai Beach the Atlantic City u
Washington, and large thrunes going 20 the re-
sort 20 spend pleasant vacations. The big steamer
Leaves her wharf here daily. except Monday. the
Saturday trip being made IN tie evening az O'Clock
ard On otser days IN the moraing ar O'Clock. Co
onial Beach Is a most delightful place 90 spend a
DAY. a week, or the season combining as Il docs.
seaside resort with an the delights cf a stay n
the country The saltwater bathing cannot De SIR
passed anywhere. and the bathing Grabbing. and
fishing Is as fine as can be found i'm The coIntry.
Those who 60 a trip o. the steamer for the day 8
outing have ever four hours 20 enjoy the pleasures
Of the charming resort. On the return trip the 81.
Johns leaves the Beach at 2. m. ard is home
again at o:3o p ~ STOPS are made al Alozaadriz
% all tup8
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
PERSONAL TAX RETURNS DUE.
Few Have Yes Complied with the
Legal Erguirement.

COMMISSIONS Henry 7. West. who has
charge Of the assessment and collection
departments Of the municipal govern
ment, said yesterday that the persouaI
tax levy for the past year. which was be-
tween 10000 and 100000, would in all
probability reach over 100000 fur the
present year.
This is the month for taxpayers 10
make return Of personal taxes. and while
several thousand have done so. the Com
missioner says that probably not more
than one-half Of the 5000 persons who
owe the personal tax will make any re-
turns at ALL
The law requires every. citizen association, cor
poratl0n. finn, or company ina the District said
Ccmmiasioner West, 90 make a return on a schedule
20 b. furnished by the assessor Of all tangible
PERSONAL property and all general merchandise OF
STOCK In trade owned held in trlst OF otherwise
subject 20 taxation, under affidavit. Notice that
the blank schedule IS ready for distribution Is re-
qWreo by Law 10 be advertised three successive
secular days. The period prescribed for the fling
81 returns Is during the month Of July and on
or before the lst day % August Failure 20 make
return within the period stated is penalized bv the
addition u 20 per cent % an assessment Of the
property by the board Of personal tax au6aisers
notice q such assessment being furnished the
property owner in order 70 afford him opportunity
90 appeal therofrom.
Appeals from all assessments may be beforo tho
beard Of personal tax appeals which cuuvenes on
the hrst Monday in February and sits the second
Monday IN March. when careful consideration is
given TO the statements Of every one aupcaring
before the board. IN order that the disputed tax
may 30 adjusted ON n basis fair 20 the owner and
70 The District
The assessor is not required 10 give any other
notice than by advertisement. but in All cases
where request has been previously made. blanks
are mailed % the given address
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

The July meeting OF the Mount Vernon
Anti-Fee Association was held Tuesday
night In Georgetown. Letters Of progress
were read from associations In Mich
lgan, Pennsylvania. Massachusetts. and
virginia. circular was received
from the Boston association. the text
OF which was take8 from the life Of
Edward Everett, IN the American An
n1al Cyclopedia. 1t showed that before
he died in 1862. Mr. Everett had raised
more than 100000 for the purpose Of
placing Mount Vernon in the hands Of
the government
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
WILL LAY CORNER STONE.
Gibson TO OfficIate at Colo
niRl Beach Ceremony.

Work on the new Christ Episcopal
Church, to be erected at Colonial Beach.
VIII be formally begun on August II,
when the corner stone win be laid with
appropriate ceremonies by Bishop Gibson.
OF Richmond, Va, in the presence OF
many distinguished Southern clergymen
and laymen of the Episcopal Church,
many Of whom viii deliver addresses.
The corner stone is Of white Parian
marble, inscribed with the following
legend: Christ Church; erected 10 the
glory Of God and in loving memory Of
William 3. I.atanc."
The new building VIII be absolutely FIRE
proof throughout. being constructed en-
tirely Of concrete blocks.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
COURT AND COUNSEL DISPUTE.
Ended I'm Granting of New Trial to
Women Arrested.

Hearing Of the case Of Katharine VIII
son. who was arrested in a raid on n
house in Delaware avenue, on charge Of
vagrancy, yesterday developed into a
ult between Judge Kimball, Of the Po-
ice Court and Assistant CORPORATION
Counsel James L. Pugh.
Pugh recommended that the court ac-
cept personal bonds In the case. Judge
kimball replied; 'T do not approve OF
personal bond recommendations IN va
grancy cases" DIsregarding the recon-
mendation, Judge KimbaIl sentenced the
woman to six months in the workhouse
in default Of $500 fine
Pugh protested against the action of
the court. Attorney Frank r. KEYS
counsel for the defendant. filed a motion
for new trial on the ground that his client
pleaded guilty upon suggestion of the
assistant corporation counsel
Judge Kimban granted the motion
Pugh nolle pressed the caseeand ordered
the woman released.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
RETIRED FIREMAN HIT BY CAR
John Kane, at Providence Hospital,
VIII Probably Recover.

John Kane. sixty-three years old. re-
tired fireman. living at 124 Fourth street
northeast. IS at Providence Hospital.
suffering from injuries received about
noon yesterday. when he was struck by
q car at the intersection Of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Tenth street northwest.
His condition is not serious. his injuries
consisting OF cuts and bruises about the
head and body
Kane served in the fire department from
November 1, 1877, until July /, 1901 He
was foreman Of No. / Truck Company,
and one OF the most popular members Of
the department. Since his retirement
he has engaged as a contractor In the
work Of DESTROYING condemned houses.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
POLICE pIsCREDIT STORY
Girl Arrested I'm baltimore Believed
20 BE a Mythomaniac.

Although apparently happy with her
mother at her home 120s Third street
northwest. Celia Corbiton sixteen years
old who was arrested I'm Baltimore after
She had been missing from Washington
FOR two weeks. declares she viii run
away at the first opportunity
fhe police 90 not credit the story told
by the girl. who asserts she was lured
rom her home by man and woman and
forced 70 support the couple by working
IN store In Baltimore. II - believed
me girl Is mythOmaniac. who is the vic
I'm OF an uncomfortable imagination ike
Ella Gingles, Of Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

Steamer Charles M0aiastsr FOX Mount Vernon
Daily and Sunday boats leave Seventh street wharf
az 70 a. m. and 7 30 p. m.
To Fcrt Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News and all
points South-Norfolk and Washington steamer,
every evening in the year al 6.l5
Steamer jamestown. fOr a moonlight tip down
the P0;0maC-LeEtes Norfolk snd Washington steam
boat wharf at p N. daily and Sunday
To Annapolis and the United States Naval Aead
enyTrains leave every hour On the half hour from
Fifteenth and II streets northeast.
To Rock Greek and Bridge Geological Park Chevy
Chase. and kensingtOn-CarsN from fifteenth street
and New York a-cnue every fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
FRAUD ORDERS ISSUED.

Two Firms Are DenieI Use Of the
Mails.
Permission Will not be given Ratzel &
Co. and Charles Ratzel. at 2z3 la Sale
street. Chicago. 10 use the mails for the
purpose Of selling information insurfng a
person who trades In wheat against loss
and who aEails himself Of this good
thing" A fraud order was issued against
Charles Ratzei last month. but this did
not deter him. because ne proceeded to
conduct his scheme TO beat" the wheat
market.
The American Soap Works was also de.
MED the use of the mails by Postmaster
General Hitchcock
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
Veterans Invite district CnmD,.

An invitation has been extended by
Commander-in-chief Charles W. Newton.
of the United States War Veterans. to the
District camps to take part in the dedica-
ton OF the memorial to Harold c. Me-
grew. past cOmmander-in-chief Maj.
Megrew resided in this city prior to the
war with Spain, IN which he served with
honor.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

Judge Kimball Of the Police Court. yes
terday postponed until Tuesday the case
Of Franklin T. Schneider, proprietor Of
the Ethelhurst, Albemarle Sherman. and
Florence Court apartment houses. against
whom four warrants were issued charg-
ing violation of the regulation governing
the construction Of apartment house ele-
vators. Assistant Corporation Counsel
James 7. Pugh also issued a similar war
rant against r. 4. Bradley, agent for the
Plaza apartment house
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
Watch for a city-Randle Highlands.
Brought Here for Rur,.I

The body Of George H. Hedgepeth.
cook OF the Forty-fourth Company OF
Coast Artillery. VINO was run over and
instantly killed by a railway train al
Fort Monroe last Monday. was brought
TO Washington yesterday for interment.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
No Occasion for Worrying

If your household valuables are stored
with Washington Safe Deposit Co. sl6
Pa. ave. FireprOOf building insures pro-
lection. Rooms, 81 month up. Tel. 26l
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

The annual report OF the corporation
counsel for the fiscal year ended June 30.
1903, filed yesterday with the Commits
sioners. makes a good showing for the
legal department OF the municipal gov
eminent
In the Supreme Court OF the United
States six cases Of litigation affecting
the District OF Columbia are pending. as
follows: Washington Gas Light Com
pany's case 10 review the decision OF the
Court Of Appeals granting'a writ Of pro-
hibition against the valuation OF the
companys plant by the Supreme Court
OF the District Of Columbia; the case CO
Rosa Wallach 10 review the decision of
the Court Of Appeals IN a street extension
assessment; Columbia Heights Realty
Company, Dennis Shea, and Arthur Bris-
cOe, similar cases; New York Continental
Jewel Filtration Company, 10 recover
money paid the District The case Of the
Garfield Memorial Hospital. plaintiff IN
error, 10 vacate a street extension assess
ment, was dismissed by plaintiff IN error
because relief was granted by an act OF
Congress.
Heard-District OF Columbia against
Alice Brooke. error OF Court OF Appeals
In quashing water main assessment; re-
versed IN favor Of the District. Total,
eight cases.
In the Court OF Appeals thirty-five
cases were involved. and the results we're
as follows; Pending. six cases: decided
In favor Of the District OF Columbia.
twenty-five cases; remanded for want or
jurisdiction, one case; writ OF error re-
fused. one case: decided against the Dis
trict four cases; dismissed without hear-
Ing one case
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
HOMES OF A HUNDRED IDEAS
Originality in Our Homes.

There house in Washington that sembance
homes"
Our structures distinguished by their individuality. They
practically different if they had been built by individual
They only differ structuay They radae
mosphere that reflects purpose in producing hetat they
may be ideal homes There nothing about homes that
commonplace The spirited originality, the refreshing freedom
from endows each with harmonious unity. Each idea
add increases their charm.
These homes situated section within block of
woraous thorougae where the charm restfune
suburbs combined with city oonvenences ABSOLUTELY
THE BEST LOCATION AS TO FUTURE VALUE AND
PRESENT DESIRABnITY.
The waiting for the Of this location is attended
with anticipation. Shannon Luchs selling agents. will
state it shortly.
Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. Owner,
Colorado Building.
mo Place Like Home No Homes Like Ours"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

Read the Christian science Monitor.
the national daily. At Ham Adams. 9th
and G. and GaTrison's. 1904 l4th 81.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

Association REPORTS Progress.

TO Maryland side of Great Falls IN a
ITCO taxicab. $14 for parties OF four,
including dinner Phone North 1912.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
Caravan Plans Excur.ion

Try a Can of Paragon PlumS for IOc
At either Of J. T. d. Pyles IL stores
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

Clarence B. Hight has sold premises S49
Tennessee avenue northeast. The house
has colonial brick front of handsome
design, with porch. and has six rooms
and tiled bath. and is heated by furnace
It occupies lot twenty feet front by an
average depth of ninety feet. and stand
on a terrace. 1t is understood $4,000 was
paid for the property. which viii be occu-
pied by the purchaser, Wffan 4. Beck
man.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

An excursion 70 Chesapeake Beach viii
be given July y under the auspices Of
the Alcantara Caravan, of the Order OF
the Alhambra Of this city. The Supreme
Divan meets in the Alcazar of the Dis
triCt in October next in national con-
ventiOn. Delegates from about twenty
1--WE caravans from all sections Of the
country are expected to attend
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

Mellen c. Hooker and John T. Collins.
trustees for the District Investment Com
pany. have sold the twO-stOry and base
ment brick dwelling at 1852 n street
northwest. The house has seven rooms
and bath and Is heated by furnace. It
occupies a lot approximately eighteen
feet front by a depth Of ninety feet II
is understood that 5000 was paid for the
property, which viii be held by the pur-
chaser, Edward F. Flynn, as an invest
ment
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
REAL ESTATE NOTES.

The two-story brick dwelling at 1918
Georgia avenue northwest has been sold
through shannon & Luchs 70 W. Il. Low
ing for $4,000. II is a new corner dwelling.
which will be held by the purchaser as
an investment.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
Elevator Caser Postpored.

Good HOusekeepers Make n Point
OF having Jno. G. Meinbergs Bread for
every meal II leads in quality. Grocers. .
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
LEGAL REPORT FILED
District Corporation Counsel
Tells of Litigation.
TWENTY-FIVE DAMAGE SUITS

District Has Six Cases Pending in
supreme Court of United States.
Tax Assessments Cause Much Dis
Dute-Twenty-tVv Ont of Thirty-hve
Cases Won in Court OF Appeals.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
Damage Judgments s7,1OO,

During the fiscal year there have been
twenty-five cases brought against the Dis
trict disposed Of on the law side of the
Supreme Court of the District Of Column
nia, including personal injuries. contracts,
mandamus. and certiorari cases 20 re-
view tax levies Eight were brought 10
recover damages for personal injuries
suffered by reason Of defects IN public
highways and aggregated $3.50 in the
amount claimed. resulting in judgments
against the District In the aggregate sum
Of N,loo. In one case (O'Dwyer. judg-
ment OF $1,000. the Northern Market
Company is co-defendant with the District
Of Columbia and may be required 10
pay the judgment. II so, the total judg-
ments In this class OF cases for the year
under consideration viii be $500
At the close of the fiscal year there
were pending on the law side OF the
Supreme Court thirty-four cases for dam
ages brought against the District. involv-
ing a large sum OF money in the aggre-
gate. During the same period the District
instituted on the law side OF the same
court seven cases. the most important Of
which ven two cases against the local
gas companies
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
Spring stock.

OIL cookers gas ranges. water heaters.
G16 l2sh ste. A Muddirnan & Co.-l2Os @
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

cnverIs'- FiumhiuE- 1881 G nv
The Washington herald., 1909-07-22
EDMONSTON'S

Home Of the Original ~Ireor F9RzEs
Boots and oKfOrds for sler. women,
and Children.
The Echo register. (Echo, Umatilla County, Or.) 190?-1909, 1909-07-02
BALLOON TOSSED BY GALE.
Aeronauts Almost Freeze at Altitude
of 10000 Feet.

st. Louis. June 30.-Whipped help
lessly to and fro by a 60-mile gale in
q dense, black storm cloud, 10.
feet above the earth, John Berry and
NJ. A. Heimann today were very near
death.
Berry, the winner of the Indianap-
oils distance cup, and Heimsnn, who is
seeking a balloon pilots license,
ascended in the balloon Melba shortly
after noon. They were carried swiftly
to an altitude of 10000 feet into q
thunder storm. Here the frail bag was
dashed about by hurricane.
At times the balloon lay on level
with the basket as the wicker was
pitched high up by the wind. The two
men, coatless and freezing, threw out
all ballast, yet the balloon would not
ascend. Berry climbed aloft on the
frail cords and tied the appendix, but
in spite Of this the bag telescoped and
the balloon came down as a parachute.
They landed safely. Describing his
Berry said:
"When we entered the storm cloud
at height of 1000 feet the atmos-
phere was so black we could scarcely
see the swaying bag above US. The
feeling of being carried helplessly
toward what appeared to be certain
was one | hope never to ex-
perience again. After we entered the
cloud we were in cold, penetrating
mist which nearly froze US"
The Echo register. (Echo, Umatilla County, Or.) 190?-1909, 1909-07-02
DEMAND DOLLAR WHEAT.
umatilIa Growers viii Hold Grain tor
High Price.

High Price.
Pendleton - Deciding to build an
electric line from Thorne Hollow down
across the wheat belt of Umatilla
county to the Columbia river, and
adopting a resolution to hold this
years wheat crop for at least one dol
lar per bushel, the County Farmers
union held one of its most enthusiastic
meetings here last week.
. There were a large number of grain
growers present and all seemed TO be
of one mind on both propositions. The
proposed road will have its Columbia
river terminus either at Cold Springs
or Umatilla. making the line from 20
to 40 miles in length and tapping the
very best portion of the wheat belt.
A committee was appointed to in
vestigate right of way and other mat
ters and report at meeting to be held
in two weeks. At that time il is pro-
posed to organize company for the
building of the road.
In connection with requiring the
members of the organization to hold
for one dollar. it was decided that ar
be made for advancing
money to those farmers who otherwise
would be compelled to sell at whatever
price they could get.