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The Washington herald., 1910-12-30

Congress at its last session authorized
the condemnation of land for the site of
the Meridian Pin Park. between Florida
avenue and Euclid street and Fifteenth
and Sixteenth streets, and in taking a
contrary view TO that Of Comptroller
Traeewell. OF the Treasury, Chief Justice
Clabaugh. Of the District Supreme Court.
yesterday held that Congress appropri-
ated $4,000 to pay for the land authorized
to be taken.
Mr.. Tracewel held that the word ~au-
thorized" used in the act did not carry
an appropriation, and that money could
not be expended until Congress had ac-
tuaily appropriated IL. but Chief Justice
Ciabaugh holds that the land may be
paid FOR.
Says Purchase Is Authorized.
The court pointed out that the Score
tary Of the Interior is directed 10 &C
quire the land by either purchase or
condemnation, and declares the language
TO be a direction TO acquire the land.
The sum OF $50 900 was ordered by Con-
gress to carry out this act, and the
money was TO be taken from any money
in the Treasury not otherwise apprO-
priated
Il was further pointed out by the court
that provision was made IN the act, by
directing the Secretary OF the Treasury
TO pay into court such an amount as
may be necessary TO pay the award OF
the commission in The event Of eondem-
nation proceedings. These and other con-
siderations, according 10 the chief Justice
point 10 the intent OF Congress to make
the appropriation absolute.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
SONS DEATH KILLS FATHER
Fatal Accident to Boy Hastens
Parents End.
Christopher Meade, War Depart
ment Clerk, Dies After Months
Of Mental Strain.

Worry over the death IF his nineteen
year-old son, who was killed by a fall
from chestnut tree LAST October. is the
cause ascribed TO the death Of Christopher
Meade, a veteran of the civil war, and
for many years a clerk in the War De-
partment. who died Wednesday afternoon
at his residence, 1907 Third street north
west Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon from the residence and
viii be under the auspices OF Lebanon
Lodge. No. Z, F. A. 4. NJ, from which
pallbearers will be selected. Rev James
II. Taylor, pastor of the Central Southern
Presbyterian Church, will officiate. In
terment will be Ia Rock Creek Gene
terry.
Mr.. Meade served in the civil war in
the Eleventh Massachusetts Regiment
lie is survived by his wife. a young son,
and four daughters
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
YALE BOYS PRESENT
THE FAN" TO-DAY
President Taft and Family
to Witness Comedy.

Members OF the Yale University ORA
matte Association, which is to give a
performance Of III Ventagio" C'The
FAM at Columbia Theater this after
noon at 2.15 o'clock, will arrive in Wash
ington at $40 o'clock this morning. The
Yale boys come here from Pittsburg
where they gave a performance yester-
day afternoon.
The play is by one of the most famous
of the Italian dramatists, Carlo Goldoni.
and has been translated by Prof. Ken
meth Mckenzie. of the Yale faculty
President Taft is one OF the box hold
ers at the play this afternoon. and is
expected TO attend with Mrs. Taft, Miss
Taft and Robert Taft. who is home for
the holidays.
Through a mistake, the tickets for
the play stated that the performance be
gins at 4:S0. IN reality the play opens at
2:l5 o'clock.
Dramatics are entered into with great
vim at the New Haven college. and the
club made a decided hit here last winter
in London Assurance. The Fan" is
said 10 be just as amusing and as well
done.
The greatest care has been given 10 the
stage setting and the costumes. There
are number OF female parts, and the
boys who take them make very good
looking girls. and wear their skirts with
anything but a masculine air.
The local graduate advisory committee
consists of Justice Henry s. Brown, of
the Supreme Court. retired. Senator John
Kean, Of New Jersey: Senator Newlands.
of Nevada; Huntington Wilson. Assist
ast Secretary of State; Representative
John Dalzell, of Pennsylvania; Repre-
sentative Herbert Parsons, of New York;
Clifford Pinchot, Lee McClung, Treasurer
of the United States; Frederick H.
Brooke. William f. r. Hit, Preston
Gibson, J. Vaudeville Carlisle, James H.
Hopkins. 7. Lawrason Riggs, and G.
Gould lincoln
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
OBJECT TO COURT RULING
Tuxedo Residents Resent Committal
of Gray Orphans.
Fund Raised by The Washington
Herald Held, Pending Action
of the Two Guardians.

According to a ruling of the Orphans
Court of Upper Marlboro. Md. the five
Gray children, who were made orphans
by a railroad accident at their home in
Tuxedo, Nd, will be committed to the
care of the st. Vincent de Paul Society.
Residents OF Tuxedo, who have been &C
tive in behalf of the children since the
accident to their parents. are endeavoring
TO have the ruling set aside, in order
that the family circle may be main
tanned.
The Washington Herald raised a large
benefit fund, sufficient TO pay Of the
mortgage on the home and. give the chill
dren a small income in addition. This
fund is being held pending the action
or the guardians, Rev. f. S. Schwallen-
berg ana Robert W Wells
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
4 EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Compsny's
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daiig at SIS 2. NJ.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount Vernon
leaves. Seventh street wharf at 10 a N and I:is
p. m
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York aYenus
every quarter hour for Zoo Park. Chevy Chase. and
kensington.
Washington Baltimore ard Annapolis Electric
Railway operates sixtythree limited trains each DAY
between Washington and Baltimore. leaving fifteenth
ST. ard New York ave- the hour and half honr
Also. hourly trains 10 Colonial Anna polls aud tbs
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
MAY OPERATE NEW FERRY.
Company Proposes to Supply Serv-
ice to Alexandria.

Passenger service by water between
Washington and Alexandria is to be
greatly improved by the establishment of
a new ferry line. The Norfolk and WASH
ington Steamboat Company is largely in
terested in the enterprise, and the piers
and wharves at the terminals, built some
time ago by that company, will be
utilized
Three of the directors will be residents
of Washington and two of Alexandria.
Not long ago the business men of Alex
andria subscribed the sum of $1,000 to-
ward the line, on condition that Wash
ington subscribed $4,000. II Is proposed
to use one Or more New York ferryboats
whose usefulness has passed with the
coming of the new tunnels into that city.
The chief engineer of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company is now
in New York negotiating for one of these
boats.
1t is probable that the new company
will be chartered under the laws OF Vir-
GINA The plans are. as yet, not fully
developed.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30

The funeral of Capt. George w. Bell,
the veteran river pilot. who died at his
residence 1905 Eighth street northwest.
last Sunday, was held yesterday afternoon.
Revs. T. o. Grouse, OF the Baltimore
NJ F. Church; Frank T. Benson, pastor
OF the Rhode Island Avenue NJ p.
ChuIsh. and e. .. Stone. pastor of the
NJ P. Church IN West Washington, will
ofheiate. Interment viii be in Oak Hill
Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
MRS. DOUGLAS CLAIMS 1888.
Enters Suit Against Z. p. Hutton &
Co., of New York.

Mrs. Howard Grey Douglas, of Wash
ington, has entered suit against the stock
exchange firm of f. p. Hutton & Co,
Of New York, which formerly did a brok-
erase business in Washington through a
branch Office. The claim is for s., 55S
which Mrs. Douglas claims is due her
from the firm and which she complains
has been converted by the brokers to their
own use.
The suit has been brought in New
York City, as the defendant brokers no
longer have an Office in this city. The
brokers yesterday received an order re-
curing Mrs Douglas 10 furnish a bond
for $3.50 on the ground that she is a
nonresident complainant in the New
York courts
1t is said that the claim is based upon
a transaction in connection with Wash
ington gas stock.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS.
Holmes Conrad Named Commander
of Z. c. v. Camp, No. III.

Holmes Conrad Named Commander
OF Z. c. V. Camp, No. III.
Confederate Veterans Association
Camp III. q. c. V. has elected the fol-
lowing officers:
Commander. Holmes Conrad; first lieu
tenant commander, Thomas w. Hunger
ford; SECOND lieutenant commander, Fred
Beall: adjutant, John T. Callaghan;
financial secretary. Joshua Davis; treas
urer, Robert NJ. Narrower; sergeant-at-
arms, Benjamin Thrift; chaplain, Rev.
Randolph II. MeKim; surgeons. Dr. G.
Wythe Cook and DR.. Joseph l.. Suddarth
chairman OF executive committee, H II.
Marmaduke; chairman Of relief commit
tee. Orville J. MOat: chairman Of en-
ployment committee. Judge Seth Shepard
chairman Of membership committee, ]. J.
Clearwater.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
MAI. HUXFORD LAID AT REST
Funeral Dirge Sung by SOIoist at
Grave in Arlington.

Mai William Pitkin Huxford was
buried yesterday in Arlington with the
usual military ceremonies. Services at
ST. MGrgaret's Episcopal Church were
conducted by Rev. Herbert Scott Smith,
the rector
At the request of the family the usual
quartet singing ChOpin's Funeral
March was eliminated. and instead the
dirge was sung by a soIoist. From the
church the cortege proceeded 20 Airing
ton. At the cemetery gates the cortege
was met by detachment of troops and
escorted TO the grave. where taps were
sounded.
The funeral was attended by the men,
bers OF the LOYAL Legion and Kit Carson
Post. G. A. r., and many prominent
army officers.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
DENTISTS END CONVENTION.
Name Officers and Choose Chicago
for Next Meeting.

for Next Meeting.
With the election of officers and the
selection OF Chicago as the next meeting
place. the Institute of Dental Pedagogics
adjourned its eighteenth annual eonven-
ton yesterday afternoon at the New
Willard.
resolution fndorsing the bill! before
Congress providing for a national health
department was passed Mouth hygiene
in the dental curriculum" was the title
of paper read by DIR. John p Corely.
OF Sewanee, Tenn, who said too much
attention was given TO the curative side
OF dentistry and not enough to the pre-
ventive. Another paper entitled Phys
biological chemistry was read by Or.
J. d. Hind. of Georgetown University
Dental School
Officers elected are: Dr. Donald NJ CAL
lie. Chicago. president; Dr. Fred W
Gethro. Chicago. secretary treasurer; DR..
II. Il. Frieseh, Pittsburg. vice president,
and DR.. II. NJ. Semans, Columbus, Ohio,
executive board
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
CHIEF WILKIE RETURNS.
May Make Several Changes in
Secret and Customs Services.

May Ma Ike Several Changes in
Secret and Customs Services.
John E. Wilkie, who, as well as being
chief Of the Secret Service, has jurisdic-
ton over the customs aud special agents
of the Treasury Department, yesterday
returned from New York. where he looked
over the customs service Of that port
At his desk in the Treasury Depart
ment, he announced that he would make
several changes in the services that will
greatly benefit the work
1t is believed that he will organize
body of agents who will cover every
port in the country for a short time
only. Heretofore, it has been the Gus
tom to have an agent placed at one port
and remain there. Chief Wilkie is of
the opinion that this tends TO curtail
their usefulness. Hereafter. they will be
stationed at a port for certain length
Of time only Chief Wilkie is now plan
ming a visit to other ports
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
Pastor Gets Hnndsome Pnrse.

Creed Fl. Fulton, president of the Sun
day school of Cavalry NJ. z. Church
South. directed the Christmas entertain
ment Tuesday evening. and was assisted
by the teachers in the distribution of
presents. surprise was sprung upon
the pastor, Rev. J. L. Kipler, when the
superintendent presented him with a.
handsome purse
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
CITY FORCES JOIN
In Big CLEANUP
Attack Dirty Streets with
Hose and ShOyelS.
THREE DEPARTMENTS UNITE
Chief Wagner Lends Fire Hose,
Water Department Contributes
Use Of Hydrants, and Street De-
partment Does Work I'm Making
Washington a "SpOtIess Town."

Three municipal departments united
yesterday in an endeavor to put the bust
ness section of the city into a "spotless
town" condition. The water department
donated the use OF their plugs. the IRE
department gave its hose, and under the
supervision of the street cleaning de-
partment the scrubbing was begun.
The cleanup is the result q a confer
ence of the superintendent of street
cleaning. James NJ Wood; the chief of
the fire department. F. ]. Wagner the
superintendent Of fire machinery, T. NJ.
Robinson, and the water service engineer,
w, a. Mcfarland.
With but $500 remaining Of the orig
inal appropriation for snow and ice re-
moval. SupL Wood felt himself distinct
ly up against IT," and, following the
sanction Of the Commissioners. took up
the matter of obtaining aid from other
departments.
Eight Gangs at Work.
Eight gangs of labOrers were put TO
work az Connecticut avenue and X
street. seventeen machine sweepers
started out on Pennsylvania avenue at
Fifteenth street, and the entire reserve
force Of the street cleaning department
Vas given shOYels and carts TO remove the
debris, The fiushfng machines, which
have been In operation for several days.
followed the machine sweepers and carts,
so that a considerable section is already
as clean as at any time in the year.
Just what Washington will do should
another heavy snowstorm strike the city
is now the biggest problem before Supt
Wood. The original appropriation has
melted much faster than the snow, and
unless an emergency appropriation can be
rushed through Congress during the pres
ent session. Washington stands in a far
way, if showed under. 10 remain IN that
condition until spring.
The matter was made the subject Of a
lengthy discussion yesterday between
Commissioner johnson and Supt Wood,
although neither would issue any state
ment beyond saying that Congress would
undoubtedly be asked for money before
the close OF the winter. One result OF
the conference was that the question
Of the 10 cents per loo square yards"
limitation was finally settled The inter
probation now accepted is that Il is meant
20 apply only to hand sweeping and
cleaning, and not affecting the cost of
machine work
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
Capt. John N. sigvorth Buried.

Taps were sounded yesterday at Airing
ton for Capt John NJ. Sigworth. who
died Tuesday at Walter Reed General
Hospital after two months illness of
intestinal trouble. Services were held at
the cemetery chapel by Capt. w W.
Brander chaplain of Fort Myer.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30

Two hundred and fifty poor children
of the northwest section OF the city were
guests Wednesday night at a Christmas
party, az Shiloh Baptist Church. Pc
freshments were served. and each child
was given a present
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
ENTERTAINMENT FOR BLIND.
Musical Programme Given at Pub
lie Library,

he LADrarys
-Four Washington scholarship students
Of the Peabody Musical Conservatory of
Music. Baltimore, entertained 100 of
Washington's blind at a musicale in the
Public Library last night with a pro
gramme Of classical music.
violoncellO solo by Miss Ethel Lee
and cOntralto vocal solo by Miss Kath-
rine Lech were features of the evening.
A piano duet was rendered by Misses
Marie Hanson and Emma Bender. Miss
Ruby Stanford played a violin solo A
trio on the piano, cello, and violin BY
Misses Hanson. Lee, and Stanford con-
cluded the programme
The next reading viii be given Tues
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock. and a mu-
sicale will be held Thursday evening at
s O'Clock. The Mendelssohn Quartet has
volunteered for the occasion.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
SAILOR DIES OF INJURIES.
Boatswain's Mate Thrown Against
Winch Drum of Cruiser. -

Winch Dram Of Cruiser.
Patrick conlin. a boatswain's mate on
board the scout cruiser Chester. has died
from injuries received from being thrown
against a winch drum.
His death was reported 10 the Navy
Department yesterday. He had been ia
the navy for about six and a half years.
His father. Michael Conlin, resides at
Elizabeth, n. j.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
PARK CAN Be BOUGHT
Meridian Hill Purchase Is
Authorized by Law.
COMPTROLLER Is OvERRULED

Decision by Justice ClabaGgh Holds
that Legislation by Congress APP
prOpriated $3.50, 600 for Acquisition
of PrOperty-DiTers from Opinion
Held by Comptroller Traceweu.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
LOCAL MENTION.

Flowers fer New Year Greetings.
Bouquets, baskets. &c. Shaffer 14th q I
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30

Wines. WHISTLES, beers, dc. Deliveries un.
til II p. m. j. T. Crowley, S31 14th Tel. 1914
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30

A Missouri law. passed in 1903 provides for tax
Of not TO excsed % cents on theSo0 for farm lands
TO provide highway maintenance,
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30

Pure California Port ana sherry Wines.
T3oc OF; SIS gal, or al. bots. ST. Eu-
gene SchWab. so Sth st. sc. Pm. Lin. 81.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30
Children of SIums Entertained

Sea Foods, Steaks. Chops, Salads. &c.
Phila- Oyster a. Chop House, SIS 18th NV,
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30

The Ideal Carriages for Receptions,
Dances, theater parties. &c. are TTCC
taXicabs. Only s. hour. Phi. North 12l2
The Washington herald., 1910-12-30

Flowers for New Years.
Choice flowers for gift purposes; artistic
floral decorations. GUIDE, 1914 +.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-02

At the Sheldon-James T Hall, Wire
and son. Leopold; G. E. Lanits. Agricui-
tural College; Miss Zosa Lain, Agricul-
tural College; Charles e. Dole, Santa
Fe; L. c. Barlow, White Oaks; Y B.
Barber, Lincoln.
At St Regis. N anderson, Agri-
cultural College; II. c. Hewey, Agrlcui-
tuIaI College; Frederick L. Bixby ana
wife. Agricultural College; J. j. Manay,
Orogrande; Miss Toumans, Orogrande;
d. De Graftinwood, Ranch.
At Orndorff-F. stockton, Mesilla
Park; J. H. Squires. Mesilla Park; W.
II SIOfhirst, MesiIla Park.
At the Zeiger-J. E. stephens, Ration
r. J. Bilby, Quitman; F1avio Sandoval
Albuquerque; P r. Birdwell, Las
Cruces: Christ Yeager, White Oaks.
At the Grand Central-D- j. Towles,
Relen. n. NJ: Stoddard Johnson, Tucum-
carl: J. A Bozarth, Carrizozo; George
Leebrick, Duran
From Arizona.
At the Sheldon-T. E. Fuller. Phoenix;
W. II. Colby, Tucson; c. Z. TAFT. Phoe-
nix: F. B. King, Douglas, P W. Nc
Lean. Douglas; ]. r. Montgomery,
Douglas
At St Regis-Fred E. Adams and
wife. Tucson; W. Halthenians and wife,
WILCOX
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-02
DESIRABLE SITE
FOR GIRLS SCHOOL
Finance Committee Reports
Nearly a Third of Cap
ital Secured.

The choice of site for the new e. Paso
School for Girls has narrowed down TO
two propositions. At a meeting Of those
interested held at the chamber of COM
merce Friday at o'clock, the commit
tee on location was continued and it is
expected that final decision will be
reached this week. The acceptance of
either proposition will give the school
very desirable quarters in which to open
the first session of the school.
Horace B. Stevens presided at Fri
days meeting. The finance committee
through r. F. Burgess reported nearly
$4,000 already subscribed and only a Few
individuals have been seen so far.
Louis Behr for the committee on site
made a comprehensive report. 1t was
the general opinion that the school
should be located close in rather than in
any distant outlying division of the city.
Following the regular meeting a spe-
cial committee meeting was held at
which many details of the school es-
Establishment were decided upon. The
year book is in the hands of the printers
and will be issued within a few days.
The school is assured of substantial pat
ronage from the start 1t is estimated
that $4,000 will be necessary as cash
capital to establish the school on a
proper basis
The business men and public spirited
women who are behind the movement
desire that the organization stock shall
be participated in by as many in
dividuals as possible so as to give the
institution a broad basis of popular
support and popular interest. The Ell
PaSo School for Girls is and will be
decidedly a community affair. and ii
should be given the support due 4
profitable public enterprise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-02
People In Ell Paso Hotels

At the Angelus-L. Lenich, Boston;
Joseph A. Lee, Morenci; Ernest MN
Taylor ,Morenci; c. T. Wilson, Tucson
AT Orndorff-W. A. Murray, Tucson;
W. NJ. Breckenridge, Tucson
At the Grand Central.-P. G. Wuer-
schmidt and wife, Clifton, Ray Will
Jams.
From Texas.
At the Sheldon.-A- W. Jones, Dallas;
L. s. Vanderwof, Dallas; ]. N Levin
Rutherford; W. J. Corlerell, Houston
H B. Copeland, Big Springs.
At St. Regis. H. CoIe, San Antonio;
H R Wagner, San Antonio; H. r. Wag-
ner, San Antonio; ". D. Remission, Dal-
las.
AT Angelus.-Mrs. H. G. Medley, Val
entine; George Crockett Rankin, Dali
las.
AT Orndorff-B. D. Marlborough. Tex
arkana-
At Zeiger@George T Gray, Midland
Texas; J. T. Padle, Midland; ". d
Lansden, Ysleta; James Worshand
Houston; ]. o. Renolds, Midland; ]. B
Formult and family, Toyah.
At Grand Central-R- Z. Richardson
Pecos City; Willar Moore, Waco
From Pacific Coast.
AT the Sheldon.-Frank Adams, Berke-
ley, Cal
At St. Regis.-H. "a Curry, Los An
geles; J. S. Hurst and wife, Los An
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-02
To Sure Eczema

First, stop scra tching Itch, Itchi
Itch. Scratch. Scratch, Scratch, Ec.
zema is maddening. Your skin is nm
fire, but the more you scratch the
more intense becomes the agony of Il,
ypu-it cannot cure won't 80
makes things worse. Whether Won
your enid or member of your fam
lily rs suffering with Eczema or anv
Skin disease apply Litten's Liquid Sui.
phur compound at once Stops itching
any and all skin diseases, rashes. MIN
pies, sores, prickly heat, etc. Samnia
bottle sent postpaid to any address FOR
loo Rhuma-Sulphur Co., 4O7 n. 2nd
St. st. Louis. Mo- >
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-02
FL REP0S0 SaHlTkRlUM
RANCH AND WEALTH RESORT
SIERRA MADRE. CAL
15O0 FEET IN ALTITUDE.

BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED in the foot
hills of the SIERRA MADRE noun
tains. Is miles from Los Angeles An
institution where is given scientific care
of diseases of throat and lungs Tu-
berculin and other serum given when
advisable Rates, including medical
attention. room, board, etc. SIS per
week up. There are no advantages OBJ
that we cannot duplicate.
Physicians and graduate nurses always
in attendance. Tent houses. mission
bungalows with bath, large buildings
with screen porches. Art and Crafts
shop and club house BEST OF NU-
TRITIOUS FOODS AND PURE WATER
The deleterious effects of near ocean
resorts for lung trouble is well known
The sea breeze tempered by so miles
of distance cools us in summer and
warns us in winter We are making
a special offer to a limited number
of patients with money TO invest Real
estate security; good interest. Write
for information
Theodore D. Kanouss. Supt-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-02

governor Mills was shown over the city
in an automobile, accompanied by Mr..
Martinez, Mr.. McNary and other of his
friends. He will return to Santa Fe
this evening after having visited Albu-
querque, Las Cruces and Ell Paso.
Those who attended the luncheon Civ
en- for the governor were: Felix Mar
tinez, H. D. Slater, J. A Smith, h B.
Stevens A Courchesne, A P. Coles,
Beverly Thomas, W. L. Tooley, C. Nc
Curdy. O. J. Binford. L. D. Gilbert, Max
Weber, Joshua Reynolds, Richard f.
Burgess, ]. U. Sweeney, D. NJ Payne, p.
]. Edwards, judge A s j. Eylar, John
NJ Wyatt. c. N Bassett- A. Krakauer,
j. G. McNary, Winchester Cooley.