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The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
BEQUEATHS $3.50
TO PARISH PRIEST
Mary Fl. Hagerty's Will Also
Aids Sisters of Poor.

A bequest of $50 to Rev. Joseph H.
Cassidy, pastor of st. Stephens Catholic
Church, is made in the will of Mary 4.
Hagerty, dated September 6, 1911, and
filed for probate yesterday.
To the Little Sisters of the Poor is
given 500 for the purpose of taking care
of her brother, John b. O'Neill. Person
al effects and property is bequeathed
to Sarah Little. Louise J. Cary, and
Mary T. Kidwell. The rest of the estate
is to be divided between Mary T. Kid
well. with one-half share; Louise j.
Cary. Onc-fourth, and the balance to be
equally divided among the children of
Timothy ONeill. John W. Reneban. of
RushwOod. Md, is named as executor.
BequCaihinS ner estate to her daugh-
ters, Grace a. Whitehead and Mary Ella
Bretney, the will of Phebe A Whitehead,
dated June %, 1908, was recorded yester-
day. Grace a. Whitehead is named
eXeCutrix.
Washington o. Berry, in his will Of
July 90 1904. filed yesterday. directs that
after the payment Of all his debts, his
property he divided between his son.
Washington u. Berry. and his daughter.
Emma l.. YOder. on the condition that a
comfortable support Tor his daughter,
Laura E. Berry, be provided as long as
she lives
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congress-Open a. N. to 10 p. m On
secular days; from p. m to 70 n II. on Sundays
and on certain holidays During July, August. and
September, closes p. Saturday.
Public Ubrary-Open ? a. to 9 ?. m; holidays
a m. TO p, m Sundays. to p. m.
White House-Open 10 a. m. TO p. n.
United States Caritol-OrCn a. m. to 80 p. m.
State War, and Navy Departments-Ortn a. NJ
TO ? T m. CThe original Declaration OF Indercnd-
ehce is in the library the State Department.
United States Treasury Open a N. 10 p.
United States Patent Ofice-Open 9 a. m. TO .
p. m.
United States Pension Bureau-Open 2 a. m to
T.
United States Post--fsce- Oren a m. to ?. m.
Washington City Post -ofice-Oren all hours CThe
dcadetter Office Is in :he CITY T.rst-OficeD
National Botanic Gard1l-Open a. m. to p.
Fish Commlssion-OPen 9 4. N. TO $50 ?. N.
Amy Medical Museph- -Oren 9 a. m TO 30 p. m.
National Museum-Open a. m. 70 80 P. N. lin
Guiding hOlidavsl.
Agricultural Depa-tment-Open 6. N. to 40
p N.
Bureau Of Engraving ard Printing-Orcn a N.
10 80 p N.
Washington Monument SSH feet in hoighty-Open
5 30 a. m. to 30 2. m. Elevator runs from a.
TO = M
Bureau Of American Rerubics-Open 9 a. m to
r. m.
Open II a. N. to ?. n.
Smithsonian lHstitution-OIen a m. TO 4 81 p m.
Including holidays.
National Training School
Government Printing Ofice-Open 10 a. N. to ?
:. m.
Navy Tard-Open a. NJ. to SO = m
sOuthworth Cottage. 9Th and Prospect ave.
Key MansiGn-HUme Cf Francis Scott Key author
Of The Star Spangied Ranner" S5Is VI street
daily, except Sunday. a. N 10
) 30 D. N. Admission tT-c
- IN THE SUBURBS
Arlington National CemPrery.
Cherry chase and Kensngton
Geological Park tOpen ali day.
Rock Creek Bridge and Park
Mount Vernon the home and tomb Of Washing
II a. m. 10 !. m
Naval Ohservatory-Open a. m. to p m.
Mount Ovet Cemetery.
RladeusbIrg
United States SoIhiers' HrIne-Suurise to sunset.
ANNAPOLIS
United States Naval Academy.
Maryland State House.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
SIGNS OF THE TIMES ON
THE NEAR WHITE WAY
He Who Runs at Night May Read by the Electricians
Aid of Razors, Beer, Salvation, and Amusement

lighted in Washington. There are three
moving picture houses in this block and
each is advertised by thousands of lights
in fantastic designs. Failing water is
illustrated perfectly by the electrician s
art The eye is smitten by these guady
effects. designed to catch the eyes of
the crowds
Instead of a discreet wooden Indian
standing in the door, with a cigar in
his solid mouth, a well-known tobacco
store is advertised by a big electrical
cigar which glows at the tip in a style
true to life The body of the cigar is
done in lights considerably DINNER than
the big white one on the extremity.
Down beyond Seventh street, where
the Central Union Mission offers habi-
tation to the wanderer and the ''vag."
the modern method of advertisement is
used to bring mems souls to higher
things. Jesus, the Light of the World"
reads the electric sign on the roof while
the Star of Bethlehem above is done in
several colors Red predomfnates.
Above the choice site selected by the
Salvation Army for evening devotions
flames a monster sign, which runs and
can be read for a mile-"Drink Our Beer
and Get Fat" The hymns of the de-
voted little band seem tinged with sad
ness as they float up to peet this de-
fiant phrase.
Ninth street, from the Avenue to G
street. is almost a rival of Coney Island
in point of brilliance. The Virginia,
Maryland, Plaza, Gayety, and other
theaters all have big flaming signs. The
chop suey Celestial does his part, and
the result is effective to surprising
degree.
Citizens who lived three generations
ago would not recognize Washington at
night. Where once a decorous wooden
sign, fastened fiat against the wall was.
the last word in outdoor advertising.
now glittering electric monsters make
the city bright.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
MARSHALL GETS PLACE.
Named Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci of District.

?. II. Marshall has been appointed
successor to Assistant Corporation
Council Andrew B. Duvall, who yester-
day submitted his resignation, to be-
come effective October /. Mr.. Duvall,
who resigned to engage in private law
practice. will be associated with Fred
erick VI Chaplin, with Offices in the
Hihbs Building.
Mr. nuvall was appointed assistant
corporation counsel August IS. 1906 He
has had charge OF the lunaCy proceed
ings and litigation for the condemna-
tiOn OF land for the opening OF minor
streets and alleys in the city. He was
born in Washington, and received his
early education here In 1899 he was
graduated from Princeton University.
and in 1902 was graduated from the
law school of the old Columbian Uni
versity.
Mr.. Marshall also received his pri-
mary education in the District public
schools. and later entered Georgetown
University law school He was grad
uated in 1890. He has been engaged IN
private practice ever since
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
TO MAKE WOMEN BEAUTIFUL.
MelrOSe Preparations on Sale at
LanSburgh q Br

How every wOmanly charm may lie de-
veloped and preserved is being demon
strated at Lansburgh & Bro, with the
famous Melorose Preparations, by Miss
Mildred McLain.
The MelOrose Preparations form a de-
Eghtful triune to preserve and enchanCe
womanly beauty. They consist of a
cream. face powder. and a rouge that
are the perfection of toilet dalnties. and
ap essential to the woman who appreCi-
ates material aid in her effort to make
the most of her complexion
The MelOrOse Powder is one of the few
pre- parations that is harmless to tho NEST
delicate skin. that actually improves the
complexion while it protects from harsh
winds, cold. and dust.
When busted over the face after an
replication of the Melorose Cream. il re-
moves the Shine" upon the skin that
makes the best groomed woman lrok vul-
gar, leaving an almost transparent. vel
vety appearance to the skin. 1t is neither
evident to the eye nor does it blow off
as ordinary face powders 10. ii has a
fragrant Odor suggestive of fresh flowers.
and is tinted perfectly to SUIT any com
plexicn.
The Melorose Rouge comes in both
powder and jelly form. 1t is so perfect in
color that it can be used in daylight, as
well as at night, if sparingly applied by
refined fingers.
In addition to the MelorOse Prepara-
tions, Miss McLain is demonstrating Will
lard White Companys Vaucaire GaIega
Tablets Compound, prepared specially for
thin. undeveloped, careworn, and nervous
women.
The Vaucaire Remedy is what leading
authorities on Beauty Culture, including
Mime. julie Darcy. Nine Qui Vive, Nine
Hebe, Nine. Symes, Margaret Hubbard
Aver, Margaret Mixer, and Nine Da lie
Vie highly indorse and recommend in
their editorial columns devoted to the
development of wOman's beauty and
charm.
The Vaucaire Remedy for undeveIoped
women co-Operates with nature. and the
woman using it can only obtain salts
factory results by observing the laws of
good health.
These preparations will be carried in
future by Lansburgh & Bro, where they
will be within easy reach Of every Wash
lngton woman, who values the perserya-
tion of her personal charm.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
MURDERBRS' ROW
AT DISTRICT JAIL
Three Convicted and Four
teen Await Trial.

For the first time in its history the
District Jail has seventeen murderers and
alleged murderers within its walls. The
highest number ever in the institution
at one time Before was sixteen and this
more than six years ago.
OF the seventeen, three have been con-
victed and sentenced, two to death and
one TO life imprisonment. The two under
sentence of death are Matte LomaX. the
negro woman whose case has attracted
a great deal of attention throughout the
country. and Arthur johnson, another
negro. convicted of the brutal murder Of
a blacksmith. Antonio Sacrni, an Ital-
ian who killed a man in self-defense, is
under a life sentence and is awaiting the
result of an appeal.
Others accused of murder and await
ing the action of the grand jury are
Bessie Pendleton. Rachel Epps, f. J.
Macdonald, Arthur Cornwall, Wade
Baker, Belle Mills, Willie Sabens, John
Lee. Mervin Mathews, and William
Nixon. Tony Melano and Andrew Con
zaIes, two alleged murderers whose
names are still fresh in Washington
minds are also awaiting a hearing.
A peculiar case is that of Colbert
jackson. who received a sentence of
ninety days for assault. His victim was
OlSCHdISSO 4lOIL4 lLe uosplIdI' put De-
came worse, returned there and died.
The charge against jackson is now one
of murder
Still more unusual is the case of Charles
Fletcher. a negro who has been found
guilty of murder in the first degree but
has never been sentenced. During his
trial h& actions were so suspicious that
a lunacy commission investigated his
case reported him of Unsound mind. and
he was removed 10 the Government Hos
pital for the Insane. where he remained
three years Last spring plot was dis
covered to liberate the patients confined
in Howard Hall. and Fletcher was said
TO be the ringleader in the conspiracy.
He was re-examined and pronounced
sane Now he is in the. jail awaiting a
reOpening of his case.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
GEN. GREENLEAF BURIED.
Military HOnOrs Accorded to Civil
War Veteran.

The funeral of Brig. Gen. Charles r.
Grecnleaf, United States Army, whose
body arrived in Washington Monday
from San Jose. Cal, where he died.
was held yesterday afternoon from the
Church of the Epiphany. with military
honorS. Services were conducted by
Rev. Randolph McKm, rector of the
church.
The active pallbearers were noncom-
missiOncd officers stationed at Fort
Myer. The honorary pallbearers were
Gen. G. II. Torney, Surgeon General or
the United States army: Col. J. o. R.
HOff, of Governors Island, n. Y, and
Col l. A. La Garde. Lieut.. Coils W.
D. Crosby, w. d. McCaw, and NJ. W.
Ireland. all of the United States Army
Medical Corps.
Four troops of cavalry and three
batteries of artillery acted as an es-
COrt from the church TO Arlington
Cemetery, where interment was made
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
WILL PARE ESTIMATES.
Comm issiOners and school Board to
Confer on Figures

A conference between the District
Commissioners and members of the
board of education will he held to-day
or tomorrow for the purpose of bring
ing the school estimates for the next
fiscal year within the $4,000, 900 limit.
The school estimates. which were re-
ceived Monday, total between $3.50, 900
and $3.5OO.OOO.
Among the items included in the es-
Inmates are S2OO.O0O for commencing
work on the new Central High School,
and S15O,OOO for starting the new NJ
Street (cOlOred) High School. The
pruning OF the estimates will probably
be brought about by reducing these
two items.
Estimates have now been received
from all of the District offices except
the Board Of Charities. These figures
win not be submitted for about a week
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20

Flaming, dancing and dazzling; blazing
high in air as if to rival the twinkling
stars; varicolored, grotesque, artistic.
effective, the vast array of electric signs
on Pennsylvania avenue has converted
that historic thoroughfare into a near
White Way"
From dusk until the midnight hour the
passing throng finds that he who runs
may read" and feer duly proud of Wash
ngton's progress in up-tO-date CONNER
cial outdoor advertising.
Starting at the intersection Of Fifteenth
street, resident and stranger alike are
attracted in admiration of the glittering,
tasteful. and effective electric display that
makes the front of Chase's Theater a
veritable beacon to the amusement
seeker.
AT Fourteenth street, on a towering roof
top, is a flashing sign which tells mere
man to shave yourself" The blue and
white electric bulbs flame and die out
like glowworms on a summer evening. at
tract continuous attention and add greatly
to the general illumination of the Ave-
nue..
Farther down moving picture house
blazes forth in sign of unique design,
while far above, laundry advertisement,
in huge letters, makes a charming fore
ground In the dark skies. bubbling
indicated by varicolored lights,
advertises well-known brand of ice
cream at Thirteenth street and the Ave.
nue., and on the south side, near Twelfth
street, one Of the largest signs in the
city, advertising steel instruments, forms
a mammoth star, the center being COM
posed of white lights and the rim of a
deep red color. This sign can be seen only
by those looking in the direction Of the
White House.
The block between Ninth and Tenth
streets lie one Of the most brilliantly
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
GATHERED IN DEPARTMENTS.

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. Chief Of
Staf Of the army. accompanied by Capt Mccoy
left Washington last night for Pttsburg where
they will be Joined by Secretary Stimson on an
extended inspection tour Of Western army posts.
The Navy Department has decided to
Send the Atlantic battle ship feet on a winter
cruise 10 the Caribbean Sea and TO South American
waters. At time It was planned that the feet
should start on another aruund-the-world cruise
!hls was abandoned as being impTacticable and
impoIitic
The Comptroller of the Treasury has
rendered decision which puts the Territorial off,
Gals d New Mexico IN a hole as 70 paving the
expenses OF the approaching election Of State off,
cerS The Comptroller holds that none OF the
SloOoO appropriated by Congress in 1910 for election
in New Mexico will he available for the sreriaI
election for which a proclamation has bcen issued
ard advertised.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
WANTS AUTO FIRE ENGINES.
Chief Wagner Urges Purchase o
Vehicles to Cost $4,000.

Fire Chief Wagner has recommended
to the Commissioners the purchase of
approximately $4,000 worth of auto fire.
engines. The estimates, as submitted,
provide for the purchase of two trucks,
to cost $4,000; one engine. to cost $4,000:
one hose wagon, to cost 5000; and one
combination engine and hose wagon, to
cost 5000.
Chief Wagner has gone to Milwaukee
to attend the annual convention of the
International Association of Fire En-
gncers, Of which he is one of the vice
presidents. He will make a thorough in
spectiOn of the mOtor-prOpelled appara-
tuS on exhibition at the convention, and
after his return will probably make a
report TO the Commissioners on his OBJ
seTVationS.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
MISSING BOY IS FOUND.
Young Blacks Fortune Hunting on
So Month Is CurtniIed.

Fifteen-year-old Arthur Black, who
left his home at 1O4 Tenth street south
east after penning a letter to his pa
rents in which he told of having OBJ
tained a S2-a-month JOB on a farm,
was located yesterday afternoon by
Detective Robert Hewlett at the home
of a Bowie (Md) farmer.
Besides the 81 a month the bow was
to be allowed to go to school and get
his board at the farmers home. Youna
Black. for whom the police have con-
Quoted an incessant search ever since
he disappeared last Sunday morning.
was not at all pleased at being located
He declared that he had started out to
make his fortune, andsdid not want to
be hampered by family ties.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
Artistic Merit Distinguishes Shafer'S
wedding decorations. FNesh flowers LIZ
GARDENERS WIN PRIZES.
BrOOkIand Fruit, Flower, and Veg
etabIe show Success.

Gratifying attention marked the
fruit, flower. and vegetable exhibition
which was opened at Lord Memorial
Hall, of the Brookland Baptist Church,
Twelfth and Newton streets northeast.
last evening. The building. which was
dedicated only last week, is entirely
filled by the exhibit. The display will
he continued to-day, being open to the
public At ; o'clock in the afternoon.
The names of the prize winners were
announced last night. D. II. Ocrtlcy.
A. A. Carpenter, and c. F. Tans.u were
The winners in the individual cnlIec-
tive exhibit of cut flowers. Mr.. Tansill
won several prizes for exhibits of roses.
and Mr.. Oertley captured most OF the
dahlia exhibit prizes Mr. Oertley, F.
Saltzman, and F. Barnes were the win
ners Of the best individual collective
exhibit Of pOtted plans. r. NJ Law
renee displayed the best fruit. and also
won many prizes for various vegetable
entries. Mrs. F. II. Bowen and Mrs
W. s. Ayers were awarded prizes for
the best canned and preserved goods.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
Gompers Puts on Return.

President Samuel Gompers, of the
American Federation of Labor, will not
return to Washington until the middle of
October,-according to his persent plans.
Mr.. Gompers has left Los Angeles. Cal.
where he was engaged in matters relat-
ing to the McNamaras, who are confined
in jail there awaiting trial, and is at
the present time in San Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
ANXIOUS TO PAY TAXES.
DeIinquents in Fear Of"Seizure Set
tie Their Accounts.

The plan of Charles c. Rogers, Dis
trict tax collector, for the seizure of
the goods of merchants who have failed
to pay their personal taxes has had
magic effect on the deliquents of the
city. Yesterday was the second day OF
the active campaign for the settlement
of unpaid bills.
Early yesterday morning the collec-
tors started out on their official calls.
Although scores of merchants were
visited. it was not necessary to make
any seizures, the money being rapidly
produced. The dread of the District
vans and the merciless officials has
caused a wonderful influx of money.
During the past week approximately
1900 accounts have been settled Dur
ing the past two weeks more than
$4,000 has been passed through the
little windows a. the District Build
dDP
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
sue. Wife for Divorce.

A suit for absolute divorce from
EIInor A. Eaton. was fled yesterday by
raul W. Eaton, of 1853 Columbia road
who alleges unfaithfulness, and names
a correspondent. They were married
August 81, 1901. and there are two chill
dren, whose custody is desired by the
plaintiff
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
Held for investigation.

Emanuel Bell. negro, twenty-three years
old. is held by the police Of the Second
precinct for Investigation in connection
with a cIothesljne robbery and ASSAULT
upon Mrs. Maize Donebin. OF 500 NJ street
northwest. at her home Monday night.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
VIII Confer on Transfer War.

Attorneys for the Baltimore and Wash
ingtOn Transit Company. the Capital
Traction Company, and the Chamber of
Commerce will hold n conference at the
Office of Harry F. LerCh, attorney for
the receiver of the transit company to-
morrow at noon, to discuss means to
bring the suit against the Capital Trac-
tiOn Company for universal transfers to
an early hearing.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
John Martie Imnrnned.

John Martie, S23 D street southwest,
who was terribly injured in an eleva-
tor accident at Cumberland. Md, re-
Gently. was said to be improved yes
terday. Specialists have decided not
TO operate Immediately in an endeavor
10 save his sight.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20

What's become O tn fresh clerk
with a glass solitaire that used t
slap you on tn back an say {:
We'll, what's on YOUR mind?"
Theirs a lot O. difference be-
tween thrift an tryin' t revive a
last years stiff hat.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
Answers Mrs. Maggnmnn.

\ petition to overrule the exceptions
flied by Mrs. Christine Waggaman to the
awards for lands appraised on Meridian
Hill, was filed yesterday by District At
tOrney Wilson. He declares that Mrs.
Waggaman has no relation to these pro-
cecdings and has TO interest in the
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
MINERAL EXHIBIT OPENED.
Second Floor of National Museum
Is Now Occupied.

Part Of the second floor of the New
National Museum building was opened to
the public yesterday morning Hereto
fore only the first floor. containing the
National Gallery of Art and the geologi-
cal and chronological exhibits, has been
accessible.
The second floor will contain exhibits
of minerals and archaeology. The min
eral collection is one of the finest and
most complete in the world. The arch
geological exhibits illustrate the indus
trial domestic, and religious art Of Mex
leo, Central and South America, Europe,
and Asia Minor.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Conpxny's
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6a5 D. m.
Steamer Charles MacalesteT for Mount Vernon and
Marshall Hall leaves Seventh street wharf at 10
q N. and $50 p. m daily. except Sunday.
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for main entrance Zoo Park
Chevy Chase, and EensingtOn.
Washington. Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railway operates siKtythree limited trains each daY
between Washington and Baltimore, leaving Fif-
tseuth street and New York avenue pn the hour
and half hour. Also trains to Annapolis Eve min
utes after the hour.
Cars from 18th and II streets northeast direct to
National Training School and Blsdensburg.
Chesapeake Beach train schedule in railroad
column. Take New York avenue columbia Lins)
street car For additional information phone
Lincoln les
To Great FaIls-Great Falls and Old Dominion
Railroad cars every few minutes from Thirty-Sxth
and II streetA
Fumes from a gasoline fire In Berlin
cost four firemen all their hair and when
they did raise new hair 1t was perfectly
white.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20
Asks 10000 Henrt Balm.

Albert Shapiro yesterday brought suit
against Benjamin Bialcke for $1,000 dam
ages for alienation of his wife's affec-
tIOnS.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-20

Oysters. ma. Quick. s1O 9th a 1oOs Pa. nv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-12

charged with trying to shoot Buck
Robinson.
Charles johnson tcooreO was ar
rested as a suspicious character.
billiard Kisson was arrested as a
drunk.
Ham Harrison was also charged with
being drunk and was jailed.
Political Club Meets.
Interest in politics Is not dead in
South Richmond as is shown 10y the
fact that the Washington Ward Demo-
cratic Club held meeting last night
in Fraternal Hall for the purpose OF
clccting officers and transacting othe'
business for the coming campaign.
We'd In Washington.
a surprising announcement was re.
ceived in South Richmond yesterday
to the effect that Miss Lillian Luck. tn Q
ffteen-year-o daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. a. +. Luck. of 1928 Perry Street,
had been married in Washington to
Amos Whitley, of Cowardin Avenue.
The young people slipped away on
Saturday afternoon and were quietly
married in Washington. The bride
groom is in the employ of the Virginia
Passenger and Power Company as a
conductor
JcSctt Recovering.
The condition of Carlton Jewett. who
was run over by an automobile driven
by Mr.. Guggcnheimer. of the Gilmore