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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06

partly earned their pension: and it is
GiSadvantageouS TO the n.SIu body OF
employees themselves since il IS always
taken into account in fixing salaries
and only the few who survive and re-
main in the service until pensionabie
age receive the value Of their deferred
pay. For this reason, after a half cen
fury OF experience under a most liberal
pension system, the civil servants OF
England succeeded, about year ago.
in having the system so modified as to
make 1t virtually a contributory plan
with provision for refund Of their
theoretical contributions.
Compulsory Savings
The Only Remedy.
The experience Of England and other
countries shows that neither can a
contributOTy plan be successful, human
nature being what it is. which does not
make provision for the return OF con
tTibutions, with interest in case OF
death or resignation before pensiona bic
age Followed 10 its logical conclusion
this means that the simplest and most
independent solution OF the problem for
both emplOye and the Government Is a
compulsory savings arrangement. the
ernploye TO set aside from his salary n
sum sufficient. with the help of a lib
erai rate Of interest from the Govern
for him on retirement, this aCCumula-
ton to be inalienably his and claim
able II he leaves the service before
reaching the retirement age or BY his
heirs IN case Of his death This is the
principle u1On which the GNlett bill
now pending Is drawn.
The Giilett bill, however, goes fur
ther and provides that the Government
shall contribute te the pension fund OF
those employees who are now so ad-
vanced N age that their personal con-
tributiOns will not be sufficient 70
create their annuities before reaching
the retirement age IN my Judgment
this provision should be amended 50
that the annuities Of those employees
shall be paid out Of the salaries ap-
prOpTiated for the positions vacated by
retirement. and that the difference be-
tween the auuUitieE thus granted and
the salaries may be used for the en-
pioyment OF efficient clerks al the low
e. grades. II fhe BIN can be thus
amended I recommend its passage, as
IL viii initiate 2 valuable system and
ultimately result in a greater saving
in the public expenditures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Fire Department.

For the maintenance OF the Fire De-
partment an appropriation Of SS04s55 is
asked. This includes a house for an
engine company TO De located near
Twenty-fourth street and MassachU
sets avenue northwest, and TO cost
$4,000. For truck company near Twelfth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06

and H streets northeast 81, 90 for build
Ing and site for an addition TO No. p
engine house at TeuleytOwn, Sis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

FOR SALE-A BARGAIN: PRICE GREATLY
reduced to effect quick sale; large residence
st. just on Conn. ave-, susceptible Of hand
some improvement at small cost. making
most desirable home in this exclusive residen-
tial section. For particulars apply to
HElSKELL & McLERAN, Exclusive Agents
oc2l-7t 1903 II st. ~
FOR SALE-COLONIAL HOME IN GEORGE
town: hot-water heat: IL rooms; open all
sides; extensive porches; worth 5000; price,
$4,000; terms. Address Box 81 Star ONCE
oc21-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23
Lutheran Pulpits Vacant.

The vacant Lutheran pastorates in this
part of the state have increased to sue n
an extent that only a small number "
ministers were in attendance at the meet
ing of the Potomac conference of the
Virginia Synod, which met at Wardens-
vile several days ago, and petition was
passed requesting the synod to make
earnest efforts to obtain the services of a
synodiCal missionary until regular pas
tors can be obtained for the churches
now closed.
Preparations are being completed for thu
second annual apple show and carnival,
to be held in Martinsburg October 2l-2'.
under the auspices Of the Berkeley Couii-
ty Horticultural Society. The banquec
Thursday night will be a leading featur'.
and the carnival parade will be spec
tacular event.
Henry Wood. who worked hard to sup
port his Wife and seven children. the eld-
est of whom is fourteen years old, had MS
little home in Rockingham county de-
stroyed by fire, caused by lamp eN-
pIoding, a few nights ago. and Is now
not ONLY without a home. but pennies
An appeal has been made to the pubic
at Harrisonburg for a relief fund, anu
many responses are being made.
Reports continue to come in from the
mountain districts that the chestnut crop
is very small, and In some localities II Is
practically q failure. What chestnuts
that are being brought in are of inferior
quality, but a stiff price is asked never
theless.
At meeting of the Winchester Anti
tuberculosis League, held this week, IL
was decided to take steps at once to en-
pIoy a trained nurse to take charge OF
the tuberculosis patients now under OBJ
servation The Latane memorial fund
continues to grow, and branch league
with a large membership has been CT
yanized among the colored people.
Mrs. Eliza Lott of Frederick county
thought it strange she couid nor pour
coffae from the coffeepot at breakfast
the other morning, and upon removing
the nd a rattlesnake poked its head out.
Dashine the pot to the floor. Mrs. Lott
seized an ak and cut the reptile In Two:
The snake. which was four feet long, had
frank all the coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23
LOAN SOCIETY

m the Strand Magazine

From the Strand Magazine
A curious tree grows in the cemetery
of Tanah-Abang, at Weltevreden, Bata-
via, Isle of Java Dutch East Indies,,
which is called the tree of Father (or
Captain) JAS" Father Jas, an officer of
the old East India Company, died in 1875.
and was the first man whose rem aims
were buried in the above-named Gene
terry; or, as people i'm Batavia used to say
he was the first inhabitant of Tanah-
Abang. In the course e time a Wild n :
tree commenced to grow on the grave,
and is at the present time a large tree
with a heavy trunk, that embraces in its
roots the original tombstone. Only
few portions Of this stone are now WISH
BILE. There is strange superstition about
this tree; people saying that when
lady makes a wish at the grave beneath
it the wish Is fulfilled, but the wisher
ought to hang a garland on the tree. 1t
seems. indeed, that many wishes are full
filled, as a large number of garlands
adorn the tree. At Christmas time es-
pecially the tree is decorated with many
fresh garlands. In Batavia 1t is often
said that a man has gone 10 Father
Jas" which means that he died and was
buried at the TanahAbang cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

Frou Iit-Bits.
"ru wager Nell will not give hersee
away this summer in the manner sha
did last
How was that?"
she and Dick had their heads to-
gether so much that Nell got freckled
on only one side Of her face"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23
run at Murder Trial.

Harry b. holland, who belongs to an old
family Of Hampshire county, appeared To
enjoy the first part of his trial Thursday
for killing Alice Brown Litten. the child
wife Of Charles +. Litten of Cumberland,
for during the selection of jurors he ire
quently laughed outright and smiled and
bowed to a number of young women
friends in the courtroom. holland is
charged with cutting the girls throat
with a knife. He sand he acted in SELL
defense, and that she had threatened 10
kill him. Another plea of the defense is
insanity.
The annual inspection of Winchester
Commandery of knights Tempiar TOOK
place Thursday evening in the City Alan
Auditorium, and was Witnessed by a
large gathering of people. The inspec-
ton was made by Judge r. T. w. Duae OF
Charlottesville, a past grand master OF
Masons in Virginia, who also made an
eloquent address. The Winchester Com
mandery instituted in 1913, or ten
years before the formation Of the grand
commandery of the state
Boys corn clubs are being organized IN
a large number of schools in the various
counties OF the Virginia valley, and In
order to stimulate interest in the clubs
business firms are offering prizes for tho
best results obtained by the future FARM
ers Of the valley. The board OF super~
visors will probably make a liberal APP
preparation for the club to be organized
at the new Seventh Congressional Disc
trict Agricultural High School At Middle
town, this county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23
FOB SALE-dCUSES.

Sample house.
No. Bis Mt. Pleasant st. NV
Between Irving and Kilbourn)
Two tiled bathrooms. with shower.
Hot-water heat
Electric and gas lights.
Hardwood finish throughout
Hardwood floors.
Gas logs.
Covered front porch. 10 feet deep.
Double back sleeping porch. 30 feet deep.
Extra large closets.
Servants toilet.
Vacuum cleaner attachment
Laundry tubs.
Open area I'm front and back.
Long sash windows in cellar
Mirror doors.
Good yard to alley.
Reception hall.
Kitchen walls covered with oilcioth.
FRANCIS A. BLUNDON,
107 NV.
r..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23
CHEVY CHASE PARK.
CHEVY CHASE PARK.

FOR SALE.
few choice lots left in beautiful
WISCONSIN AVENUE PARK"
Internationally the best lot proposition in the
northwest District Of Columbia.
GOOD CAR SERVICE.
These lots advantageOusly located between
Conn ave. and Wisconsin lines.
CITY IMPROVEMENTS.
SEWER WATER, GAS. GRANOLlTHIC WALKS.
ELEVATION
20 IT, higher than Chevy Chase Circle. and at
prices b(Ss lower. Fine homes already built
and occupied. Cost Of dwellings from s., 900
to $4,000.
Come out, inspect,
Or make sppointment to have take you out.
Take r ST. cars to Georgetown free transfer
to West Chevy Chase or Rockville cars get Oh
at Fessenden st.
Resident agent on ground Sundays and hol-
days.
Look for the Red Arrow Sign. TOE 11th NV.
vcl3- co. l5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

FOR sALE.s2; $50 COzY TwO-sTORY SEMI
dedacned orick; u nice rooms; large lot, 25x
make any one a good home or Investment.
a Z. HOUGHTON CO., 623 st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

FOR RENT-io ROOMS AND BATH; S37 so;
hot-water heat; nne condition. hit willard
st.. JOHN B. DASH. 004 Hibhs building. IA
18th St nH - su77-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

FOR RENT
DESIRABLE AND ATTRACTIVE HOMES.
1916 Sth st. NV. rooms and bath .$35. so
1927 n. Ga. ST.. rooms and bath. fur. 1000
10 L ST. Ne, rooms and bath. 22. 80
6O6 10th st s-w., rooms and bath. 1880
$40 Mechanics ST., rooms and water. $50
STOREROOMS.
2S3 and 80 9TH st. s.w.. large storerooms;
plate glass windows: steam heat suitable for
jeweler. tailor. habertlashery, lunchroom; regu
lar rent, So so: will take less to satisfactory
tenant.
X. 81. JOHNSON.
Phone Main 1885. ,O6 eth st. sw.
oc22 St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23
Factions at Dagger Points.

The refusal OF the republican state
committee to interfere In the contest
from the seventh congressional district
in which they have two candidates
Hugh E. Lupton OF Winchester and John
Paul OF Harrisonburg for Congress-haS
placed each faction at daggers points.
and ii is claimed that each will attempt
to beat the other in the matter of get
ting votes on election day. as by that
method the state committee will be able
to determine which to recognize as the
organization element OF the party. Mr..
Paul spoke at White Hall, Mr.. Lupton' 8
own precinct, Wednesday night, but only
few people turned out to hear him.
despite the fact that White Hall polls
the largest republican vote in this
county.
Convinced that he is followed by bad
luck, George Ward. an engineman on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, who came
to visit relatives in Winchester early this
week, hastily decided to return to his
home in Garrett, Ind, and left last night
on the first train out for that place
While travelling between Garrett and
Pittsburg he lost overcoat, for which
he had paid s35 just before starting on
the trip; he lost specially made pair
of eyeglasses twice. and while in Win
chester he lost a purse containing all his
money. his railroad pass, several secret
society pass cards and a number of re-
ceipts. This is too much" said NJ .
Ward as he grabbed his baggage and
started for the railroad station, and |
have over 1000 miles to travel on a rail-
road before reaching home"
The annual inspection of the Shenan
doah division of the Norfolk and Western
railway from Hagerstowu to Saenandoa an
and thence on to Roanoke was made this
week by party of prominent officials,
and although the road was found To ba
in good condition a number of important
improvements have been recommended.
including, among others, the erection o.
several new passenger stations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

FOR sALE-10 ROOMS AND BATH: HOT
water heat: deep lot; room for garage near
9th and Lamont NV. Cost more than 1850.
Will sell for So. $50 on a cash payment Of less
than 81 900; balance very easy. will rent for
$40 per month. Would accept smaller monthly
payments. This is a fine proposition for a
home investment
VIM. .. ENGLER.
Phone Main 2016 1871 G ST. NV.
oc19-tf,12
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

HOUSES
7s4 9Th OF. NV, 1T and b.............S45-5 so
- II Ut. NV, 10r. and b............... AZ. 90
l704 ct. nv, Tor. and b........-... 20. 80
lib ct. ne, az. and b.....-.......... 80. so
APARTMENTS.
FURNISHED.
800 i1th St NV, rooms and bath and
janitor services. central location >. SIS so
UNFINISHED
800 18th St NV, 4 rooms and bath. So. so
1544 willard ST. NV, rooms and bath =. SO
1o2S Dumbarton ave. NV. Or. and b.. q. SO
II. r. HANDLER co. unc).
702 18th st. NV.
Look for Red Arrow Sign.
oc13-eo,6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
Young Farmer Doesn't Know
Whether He Is Married.
GIRL INSISTS THAT HE IS
Court Records Do Not Disclose Issu.
ance Of a License.
Is PURSUED BY BAD LUCK
Visitor Departs for Home in Indiana,
Hoping to Escape Hoodoo-Scar-
city of Preachers.
Special Correspondents OF The Star.

Special Correspondents OF The Star
WINCHESTER. Va. October %, 1917.
William Rogers. son of +. J. Rogers.
a well known farmer OF Berkeley county.
Is endeavoring to ascertain whether he
is a married man. Miss Anna Ruther-
ford. daughter Of George Rutherford
OF the same section, declares she Was
married to Rogers during the fair az
HaGerstown last week, and that she
does not like 1T one bit because young
Rogers will not admit that he is her
husband
Accompanied by their fathers, the cou.
pie went to Hagerstown q few days ago
and examined the marriage license rec
ords. but the books failed to disclose that
a marriage license had been issued to the
pair. Rutherford says he knows his
daughter is the wife of Rogers. because
she said so, and. moreover. Rutherford
declares. his daughter never "fibbed" I'm
her life. Rogers AYERS that to the best OF
his recollection he was not married to tho
girl, although the excitement OF the big
day at the fair was a little too much for
him and he does not remember all. that
happened. He Is Of the opinion. however,
that he is still free man, inasmuch as
the records show no marriage license hav-
ing been issued in his name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

FOR RENT
$65- 0O-220O It'll ST. NV. store and Or. fat.
$27 $3.50 18th st. Ne. 7r- and bath. furnace
$2SOO-10l5 ST. store and dwelling.
S2a. OS-144I X. I. ave. NV. rear, large garage
SIJG1Foxhail rd., q rooms. large grounds
SIOJo-310 ST. Sc. rooms. sewer. water
SsJO-3331 18th NV, rear. garage.
LEWIS JONES CO., 81 E st.
oc226t
1909 9th sw 1r b. SIS 50 SOL l. sw, Or. b. % 80
SOL 10th sw Ar b. 1850 211 Sd sw. sto DIV - so
405 o sw, 6r.w. ..14-58I31S VI sw .6r. b.. IL 80
121 9Th ne, Or b. % so 1916 Sd sw, b. IL 80
lO11 Az sw, RIB. 1880 304 l. se 6r. b.. Is 80
S45 Van sw. 4r.w 1850 324 L sw, Ar. W. Is 80
lIo6 I'd Sc, 5r.w. 1o5oi
THOMAS =. BROWN, 617 AZ s.w. NJ. 6ST2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

TWO TROLLEY TERMINALS IN MINUTES
SURE SEAT. Why walk and wait Is min..
equalinR miles in cars7 81 500 for 1 lot and
house, 10 rooms az rented, big per cent?. or
house GIVEN in with level, grassy lots at
Maple ave-. doors from Carroll, squares
from trolleys. depot and library; 80 min. from
Pa: ave; fruit, lawns. hedges, sewers. A SAC
oc21- 3ts1O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23

SWELL LITTLE 6-ROOM HOME SO MONTH
" payments; range; hot and cold water:
grounds $50, sS.loo all fenced neishborheod 60 Of
commuters rate on Bluenont steam road 12c
daily. Phone me, 1O4 +, Rosslyn. S. P. WRIGHT.
Owner. Barefoot, Alexandria Co., Va.
Oc2l-3t
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1910-06-17
TEACHERS ELECTED
ALL OLD TEACHERS WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THREE ARE
RETAINED

Th board of trustees of the Green
Vile public schools have reelected
Prof. E. E. Bass as superintendent
All the teachers who applied were re
elected but there are three vacancies
as yet. The list follows:
High School-Mr. Ben Hatch, Mis-
ses Carrie Stern, Irene Montgomery,
Susie McCutcheOn.
Central School-Misses Ella Darling,
Lizzie HARRISON, Lutte Baugh Matte
Akin, Florida Pitcher, Beatrice Full
wiler, Nellie Griffin, Mrs. J. n. Beck
with.
Court School-Misses Sue Trigg,
Maud Bryan, Carrie Bowen.
Starting School-Misses Emma Boyd
Annie Paxton, Carrie Lee.
Those not applying for reelection
and those whose places have not yet
been filed are Mr.. Leaphart, and Mis-
ses Pehler and Plock.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1910-06-17

Orleans, Berg of Schnectady, n Y,
Churchill of New Orleans and Hern-
stein of Memphis.
After the lunch the light fantastic
was enjoyed in and all went "merry
as marriage bell"
Yesterday morning the session held
at the EIysian Club assembly room
was well attended and the discussions
on 'FUniform Rates., by J. Fl. Duffy;
" Meters, Their Care and Mainte-
nance" by F. NJ. Mohrs, and ''Recent
Developments and Applications of the
Curtis Steam Turbine" by Mr.. Eskil
Berg proved profitable as well as in
terest.ng.
At p. m. yesterday afternoon the
delegates in sharge of the Greenville
contingent took passage on the Verne
Swain for an outing to Sunnyside,
Ark, and return. The four hours thus
spent will ever be a fond remembrance
to them To some it was an 1nspira-
tiOn, to others a casual observance, but
to all pleasantly that does not come
every day. Limbs that were tired
were strengthened, brains that were
weary were revivifed by the refresh
ing ar upon the Father of Waters,
and when the boat reached home ev-
cry one stepped upon terrafrma with
the confidence of a Weston.
1t was a surcease from electricity
and automobiles. and as one passenger
said, .'The air of the river took all
electricity from me, for the time be-
ing, and l feel very much refreshed. -
The session closed last night with the
regular business Of the association. Too
much praise cannot be given to Messrs.
Crittenden, Claggett and Lenz Of this
city who had the delegates in charge.
Their efforts viii undoubtedly receive
proper recognition by the recipients
of their hospitality, and GreenviIle
owes them an homage for their desire
for its welfare.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1910-06-17
CIRCUIT COURT.

The civil term of the circuit court
has moved along evenly Turing the
past week, and quite number of eases
have been disposed Of The Times man
was informed that adjournment would
take place tomorrow. The grand jury
ceased from its labors Wednesday ev-
ening after returning a batch of in
d.ctments, some fifty or more. The
criminal term will commence Monday
June %, and the docket is sail to be
an extensive one. There are nine par
ties under Indictment for murder as
follows: Anna Howard, Walter Blan /,
Martin Garter, Nose Dorsey, George
Roby, John King alias VIII Coleman,
Pricilla Miles, 0. H. Holloway, all col
ored except o. H. Holloway. There
are also Indictments for arson, larceny
assault and battery. miscegenation, etc.
In all probability the entire three
weeks will be taken up.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1910-06-17
tOUNTY JAIL.
NIU9LIS : II III II
Benedict tion-Rabbi.

The Times man paid a visit Wednes-
day to Jailor A Wells, and was given
the rocking chair ana plenty of ice
water. He found the place as he has
always found it since Doc Wells has
had charge of it, in tip-top condition.
It wasn't that way because he was
looking for the grand jury, but simply,
as has been said, because this man is a
sanitarian. After eonversing a while
on various subjects. prohibition was
not mentioned) the reporter was allow
ed to go upstairs to see an old friend
who has been sorely afflicted for the
past week, Mr.. H. A. Alexander. Some
two months ago, Aleck was working
ou a scaffold papering, when a piece
of timber broke loose from its moor
ings and struck him a glancing blow
on the head. Soon after he expert
enced dizziness and swimming of the
head, and fully six weeks ago this re-
porter advised him to enter the Vicks-
burg hospital for treatment, as he
showed evidence of losing his mind.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1910-06-17
HEBREW UNION
CONFIRMATION
FOUR YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVED
INTO TEMPLE.
IMPRESSIVE FLORAL SERVICE
Rabbi Brill Delivers Eloquent and
Able Address to Class.-HighIy In
teresting Program Rendered-Ex
cellent Music.

Confirmation exercises were held at
the temple of the Hebrew Union last
Sunday evening Misses Stella Solo
mon and Gertrude Isenberg and Mas
ters Bennie Simmons and Julius Sack
Were confirmed. Rabbi Brill delivered
an eloquent and able address, and his
ACCOMPLISHMENTS to the confirmation
class were listened to with rapt atten-
tion.
Twenty children participated in the
floral service. The program follows:
Evening service for shevouth, pages
135-144
Professional Hymn-Choir.
Introductory verses-Confrman
Responsive reading-Page 146.
"Mercy and Truth Shall Meet To-
gether," page 153-Choir.
Reading from Torah drought for
ward from Sbevouth morning serv.ce)
page POP.
Rabbi-''This is the law which God
gave through Moses, to be the heritage
of the house of Israeli
Confrmands-'' Come ye and let us
walk in the light Of the Lord
Reading the Ten Commandments in
Hebrew from Scholl-Julius Sack and
Bennie Simmons
The name recited n English by en-
tire class.
Confirmation hymn" Father see thy
Children ''-Choir.
Opening prayer-Bennie Simmons
"Harken to the correction of thy
father and forsake not the teaching of
thy mother Julius Sack
The heritage and duty of Jewish
children. ''-Stella Solomon.
Resolutions of Fidelity and Profes-
sions of Faith -Confrmands.
"FIower Offering g''-Choir
Floral Service-Gertrude Tsenberg.
""Come forth and Bring Your Gar
lansd d''-Temple Sabbath school and
Choir.
Closing prayer-GertruIe Isenberg.
Organ Solo" Song of the Soul D
Miss Mary Walker.
Sermon and blessing of confrmands.
Rabbi A. Brill.
Vocal solo-Mrs Emmett Heckle.
Adoration-Festival service, page
158
Closing hymn.
ediction-Rabb.