The Washington herald., 1910-04-16
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
SQI King Street.

| IuuDlSus anu ASLust VI al th1lV'' f"A'NN9
we're this morning brought from cellars
and back yards and placed on the streets
for the city cart
! 1t was cleanup day something new
/ in this historic old city. It was a day set
aside for that purpose. and 50 designated
/ by the Civic Improvement League. The
/ league was Instrumental In having Acting
Mayor J. r. n Curtin issue proclama-
! ton calling upon residents TO clean refuse
| from their premises.
/ From the appearance Of many OF the
streets throughout the city to-day, il was
apparent the answer 10 the proclamation
was spontaneous. for long vistas OF
ash barrels and boxes were placed along
the street. In addition the city force OF
employees were busy early this morning
on the work of cleaning the streets. and
/ throughout the day dirt was made 20 fiy.
| In the next few days Il is predicted that
every alley will be made healthful and
not a disease breeder. Members Of the
/ league are enthusiastic over the results.
| Rev II. NJ. Canter. recently chosen pas
tor Of Methodist Episcopal Church South.
was tonight rendered a reception at that
/ church by the congregation. The follow
/ ing interesting programme was given:
! Doxology; Lords Prayer; organ selec-
tion. Mrs. George r. Warhed; address Of
welcome on behalf Of the Ministers Asso-
/ citation. Rev. J. r. SEWER. pastor OF the
/ Second Presbyterian Church; duet, Mr..
and Mrs W L. Thompson; address OF
welcome on behalf of Washington dis
trict. Rev. r. j. Prettyman; solo. Mrs. r.
A. Hulfsh; address OF welcome on behalf
Of church, Henry X Field. quartet Mrs.
n. ". OBrien, Mrs. Raymond Hulhsh
! George II. Evans, Kenneth ogden; adj
dress OF welcome on behalf OF Sunday
school J. +. Myers: solo. Mrs. W. l.
/ Thompson; address Of welcome on behalf
OF Epworth League, J. G. Graham, re-
Spouse Rev II. N. Canter; selection by
quartet
The accompanies were Mrs. George r.
Warneld and Mrs. Charles G.. Lennon.
The annual meeting OF Group Three
State Bankers Association. viii convene
at the rooms Of the Chamber of Com
merce at lO:3) o'clock tomorrow morn
ing brief business session will be
presided over by Julian T. Burke. Of the
firm Of Burke & Herbert, who is proml-
nent Of that group.
Following the business session, which
win adjourn about 1870 o'clock, the mem
bers will proceed on n special car 10
Mount Vernon. returning 10 Alexandria
about o'clock IN the afternoon. when
they VIII be entertained an dinner NJ
Lee camp Hall. An address Of welcome
VII he made by Gardner L. Boothe
president Of the First National Bank.
At night the visiting bankers viii be
given n theater party IN Washington. Il
is expected that about fifty bankers viii
be in attendance.
Charter has been granted by the State
corporation commission 10 the Colonial
Portland Cement Corporation Of Alex
andria, with a maximum capital stock Of
$3.00O0C0. and minimum Of si.@c0 The
state treasury is enriched 20 the extent
OF $3.50 The objects are 20 manufacture
and sell cement. The officers are Wister
". Balderston. president; W c. Bald
erston. secretary. both Of Washington.
and Frederick p. Russell. treasurer, OF
Alexandra. Va.
4 charter has also been granted 10 the
Fleet Review Publishing Company. OF
this city. The objects are general print
ing business. The sum Of Sl5.0o0 is named
as the maximum capital stock with a
minimum Of 1900 The officers are J. X.
jerks. president. -. 2. Ward. secretary
and treasurer, and J. R. Cox, all of
| WASHINGTON.
The funeral Of Miss Caroline c. Weadon
was held al 70 o'clock this morning from
Methodist Episcopal Church South. Rev.
II. n Canter. pastor. conducted the
services. and the burial was in Union
Cemetery. The palbearers were r. p. W.
Garrett Frank J. Pollard, G. W. Keys.
Joseph F. Glover, ]. G. Cockey, and Car
roll Pierce.
Suit 20 recover damages in the sum Of
800 for the loss of a horse by falling IN
a ditch near Queen and Columbus streets
on the night OF April 6, was Instituted In
the Circuit Court this afternoon by p. T.
Harrington against the city. The plain
tiff is represented by Attorney ]. X. N.
Norton.
washington Lodge OF Ma
sons has appropriated 5000 toward the
erection Of the proposed Masonic temple.
! Two other local lodges have already ap-
propriated $3.50 each, swelling the total
local contribution up TO $4,000.
Announcement Is made by the board Of
civil service examiners that an exami-
nation will be held In this city on May
/ II to obtain eligibes for animal hus-
bandman. The salary ranges from $500
! 20 $3.50 a year. on June 10 the commits
sion will hold an examination for medical
/ inferno. Government Hospital for the In
sane, salary $500 a year, with mainte-
nance
Funeral services for James w Nails
were held at 5 O'Clock this afternoon from
his home. 21S Wolfe street. Services were
conducted by Rev w. F. Watson. pastor
Of First Baptist Church Interment was
in Methodist Protestant Cemetery.
"Snares Of childhood will be subject OF
an address at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon
at First Baptist Church. at a mass meet
ing Of children. by Rev. f. ]. Richard
son. Falls Church. Va The lecture will
be illustrated by chalk drawings. Adults
as well as children are invited
Choir Elects Officers.
Al the meeting Of the Motel Choir on
Tuesday exenlng. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Edgar
Enbrey president: Charles L Smell sac