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The Washington times., 1911-09-26
WOMEN OF ORDER
IN A LIVELY WAR
OVER CANDIDATES
Daughters of St. George
Convention Has a Merry
Campaign On.

A redhot fight over the election Of
two grand officers, is promised before
the annual convention of the Incepend-
ent Order of the Daughters of st.
George is concluded. The convention
began a three-day session this morning
iE the lodge room of Princess of Wales
Lodge, SIG Ninth street northwest.
Worthy Grand President Elizabeth
Jones. of'Washington, presiding.
1t is the grand treasurership and
grand secretarysbip over which the fight
is promised. Both iEcumbents, respect
lively, Mrs. Sophia Whitehead, Of Hart
ford. and Mrs. 8. E. Berry, of Waltham,
several women are said to be willing
II not eager-to step into their shoes.
AS the new worthy grand president,
MISS Lydia Moss, Of Worcester. will
hay have rHb no ePpOsten Tee ses
resent every State in the Union, also
Will have a little war over the loca-
tion of the next convention. New York
is first in the field, and the only city
working openly. Several others are
getting ready to shy their castors into
the ring.
The convention began this morning
with secret work. this being the initia-
ton OF a score Of grand lodge MEM
bers. all OF whom are past presidents
of local lodges. Following this came
the reading OF reports. at the end of
which adjournment for luncheon was
taken This afternoon the annual
calendar was the order Of business. The
calendar includes reports of resolu-
tions committees and other recon-
and reading of these and
debate over the several propositions
advanced, is expected to occupy all of
tomorrow.
The Thursday sessions will be de-
voted to the election of officers and
unfinished business. The daughters,
nearly all of whom are staying at
headquarters, the Hotel Grand, will be
the guests of honor at a dance tonight
given by Princess Of Wales Lodge.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
Thousands of Dollars Worth
of Fine Woolens.

In the coming fall season Mr..
Stein has prepared to extend his
tailoring business by putting on
the very best corps of designers
and cutters to be obtained in this
country. He has imported thou
sands of dollars worth of the fin
est English, Scotch and Canadian
woolens, besides giving liberal
patronage to the best American
mills, and he will show in his es-
Enlistment the greatest variety of
fabrics in all the fashionable pat
terms ever displayed in the United
States.
Extremely Reasonable Prices
The enormous volume of busi-
ness transacted enables Mr.. Stein to
offer the finest fall suitings in the
world at extremely reasonable
prices, ranging from si4.75 to $40
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
CITIZENS ARRA|GN
TAX ASSESSORS AS
BEING UNRELIABLE
District Appraisers Also In
sulting, Say Residents of
Northern Section.

Bernard Waters, of 1715 North Capt.
tol street, at a meeting of the North
Capitol and lexington Citizens AS
sociation, held last evening at 1880
o'clock, in St Martins Hall. North
Capitol and streets, arratgned the
District tax assessors, claiming they
are incompetent thoroughly unreli-
able, and last. but not least. insulting.
Mr.. Waters asserted that the tax as
SCISSORS guess in making estimates,
knowing absolutely nothing about the
valuation of property in Washington.
He intimated that the District Com
missioners want their salaries in
creased and that the tax assessors
know 1t is to their own advantage to
increase the tax in order to help tho
Commissioners get their pay 1ncreas-
ed. Mr.. Waters claimed that such in
competence on the part OF the tax
assessors is an injustice to the tax
payers of Washington.
The present method of assessing
property did not meet with the ap-
proval of other members of the asso-
citation either. IT was aVerred by DR..
Edgar Thompson that present meth
ods are not accurate; that the assess
ors tax a house that was built twen-
ty wears ago at present construction
prices
William F. Frizzell. of 42 v street
indorsed Mr.. Waters stand. He said
the assessors recently assessed his per-
sonal property at $4,000, when 1t
should have been but $500. He charg-
ed that when he went to correct the
error he was insulted, and was
threatened with having his personal
effects confiscated II he did not pay
on $1,000.
A resolution recently adopted by the
Columbia Heights Association recon-
mending the establishment of a play
ground at Eleventh street and Florida
avenue, was endorsed.
The executive committee reported
that it had recommended to the Com
missioners that an eight room school
building be erected at North Capitol and
Adams streets, and that fire truck sta
ton be established in that section.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved: That this association ap-
proves and indorses the policy of our
local newspapers in their advocacy.
editorially and otherwise. of the gen.
eral welfare and administration of our
municipal affairs in suburban as well
as in urban localities
favor and confidence the recent re-
organizat ton and enlargement of the
scope of our public schools, especially
in respect to manual instruction in
the grades, and pledge our earnest sup
port to the administration thereof"
At the next meeting of the associa-
ton. which will be held on the fourth
Monday night in October, II is probable
that the universal transfer fight will
come up for discussion.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
Masonic Degrees for
Twenty Candidates

A class of twenty candidates was
given the degrees from the fourth TO
the fourteenth. inclusive, OF the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite OF
Free Masonry. at the House OF the
Temple. last night. when the fall re-
union Of the organization Of this juris-
diction was opened.
Members of the various blue lodges
of Washington joined in the cere-
monies, by order of Sovereign Grand
Commander James d. Richardson.
The reunion viii continue till Friday,
Each night, candidates will be elevated.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
Seek Return of Old
Members to the Fold

An effort to have the former members
of Col Theodore Roosevelt and Gen.
William F. Barry garrisons. Army and
Navy Union, who resigned two years
ago, to return to the organiZatio is
being made by the officers of the local
garrisons.
A meeting has been called for next
Wednesday night at Costellos Hall,
when the former soldiers, sailors and
marines will discuss ways of inducing
the members who have withdrawn to
return.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
Southeast Citizens to
Hold Meeting Tonight

The Southeastern Washington Citi-
zens' Association will meet this even
Ing at o'clock in Donohoe's hall, 3l4
Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
The session will be the first after the
usual summer intermission, and con-
siderable business of Importance Will be
discussed and acted upon.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26

and always with the guarantee
of absolute satisfaction in fit, style
and quality or money refunded.
The policy of this establishment
is to let its fabrics and its reputa-
ton for good tailoring work speak
for themselves. No one is i'm
poruned to buy. But every cour-
tesy will be extended you by the
very polite corps of salesmen,
whether you bly, or not.
Samples Cheerfully Given.
If you see ally fabrics that please
your fancy, ask for samples of
them-take them out and compare
them with the best values you are
offered elsewhere. You are sure to
come back to STEMS for the suit,
for no tailor in this city or else
where can offer you the qualities he
does for SO. little money.
STEMS Style Book, samples, and
self-measurement blanks will be
mailed upon request to any address
in the country.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26

said Thomas P. Hickman, one Of the
largest commission men In Louisiana
avenue, this morning.
1T is safe to say that the housewife
who felt able to purchase the national
bird for meal last Thanksgiving, viii
be able to do the same thing this year"
The Washington times., 1911-09-26

old business men wonder is the fact
that Mr.. Stein is still young man
still in his ttirties-and any buSi-
ness man would be glad to have
attained Mr.. STEMS success after he
had passed the half-century mark. I"
Gives Employment to Large
Force of Washington
People.
These words of commentator
coming as they do from an out
slider are all the more gratifying
to those who are patriotic and am
bilious to help along the Greater
Washington movement.
Such an establishment as that of
M. Stein & Co., which gives en-
ployment to large force of Wash
ington people and does all of its
work on the premises, is certainly
worthy of the generous patronage
accorded it by the well dressed men
Of the National Capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

In the civil superior court, before Judge Case, on Wednesday, the suit of Talbot, admx., vs. Birmingham, which concerns the half interest of Thomas Talbot in a farm in Lisbon, which he gave his sister for taking care of him in his last days, was completed as far as the evidence is concerned. Today the arguments were be heard in New London, where Judge Case was obliged to be on account of a habeas corpus matter.
 Wednesday morning Dr. w. K Ting ley was the first witness called, and he testified that he attended Thomas Tal- bot and told of his illness and the dis ease. He said that at times the trouble made him fiighty.
 Mrs. Emily F. Birmingham, the de- fendant in the suit, testified to her brother being at her home some time before his death and she told of the care she gave him and spoke of the fact that his mind seemed clear except during the last week of his illness. $. Therrien. barber, testified to shaving MT. Talbot about fourteen times and said he never noticed that there was anything the matter with his mind. He talked about current events and spoke of his illness to the barber. The last time the barber called MT. Talbot would not be shaved, claiming that he was too weak.
 Inasmuch as he desired to get away as soon as possible, Dr. Witter was
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Suit Over Talbot Estate Finished
Arguments Will be Heard by Judge Case at New Lon.
 don Today-No Short Calendar Until Next Tuesday.

called in rebutta1 Tor the plaintiff. He told of calling upon MT. Talbot with Dr. Tingley and said that MT. Talbot was semi then and that the disease was liable to affect his mind.
 The nurse who cared for MT. Talbot in behalf of the Odd Fellows, John T. Austin, stated that he was with him twelve weeks, having started at the Talbot farm. He thought MT. Tal- bots mind was all right, although at times he was f1ighty. He was uncon- scious a day or two before he died. Others who testified were Barbara l.. Wayland, Charles W. Perkins, pr. N. P. Smith and D. B. Talbot. Df. Smith said he was not in his right mind at the latter part of his sickness
 The testimony was completed at 33S. after which it was decided to hear the arguments today at New London, and court adjourned.
 The short calendar session which was to have beer held at New London Friday has been postponed until next Tuesday at New London. The January additional term ends today and the February term was to have been pre- sided over by Judge Gager. Judge Gager and Judge Greene have change assignments, however, and lnasmuch as Judge Greene, sitting in New Ha- ven. is engaged in long jury trial, he will not be able to sit at New Lon don Friday, hence the short calendar goes over to Tuesday. The session of the court will be at New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
MYSTIC CONSIDERING
 LINE TO NEW YORK.
Thought Freight and Passenger Ser
 vice Would Pay.

A project that is being discussed somewhat among riXer marine people of Mystic is the establishment of a freight and passenger service to New York by water. and there are some who are satisfied that it would be good thing financially, says a Mystic correspondent. Those most interested in the idea have requested that there be no mention made of their names at present, intimating that there might be developments in the near future and plenty of opportunity for publicity.
 Some of the merchants in town, as well as the mill owners, are consider ably worked up over the possibility of Mystic being cut out when a new rail road line is built and the idea of a steamboat service direct to New York has grown out of the anticipation of much poorer freight facilities for Mystic than already exist. The propo- sition Of the Chelsea line to handle freight business from Mystic and Stonington via the Groton and Ston- ington road to Groton and thence to New York has come up again. which would of course be a strong competitor to a MyStic-New York steamboat line Then, in addition to this. is the patron- age that might be expected from people who would occasionally take short trips to New York. travelling each way by boat at night time and thus losing nothing out of the day. The week end travel in the summer time, or four months in the year at least, is counted on as a good thing and would be big convenience to New York men who have summer places in Mystic and vicinity. They could leave Mystic Sun day evening and be at their offices at g the next morning very conviently.
 Those interested in the scheme havr q pretty fixed idea that it would pay we'll in the freight handling alone. The project is one that ought to be of considerable interest to the business men in Mystic and it is likely that something more will be heard of it be- fore long.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
CIVIL ENGINEERS OF
 STATE AT NEW LONDON Twenty seventh Annual Meeting to Be Held Feb. IA and 15-The Programme -si. M. Knight One of the Speakers.

Four New London engineers, Wal ter H. Richards, Courtland R. Dar- row, Loren E.. Daboll and George K Crandall, are the committee of ar engagements for the 27th annual meet ing of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers, to be held there Feb. IA and 15. The society will assemble at Lyric hall.
 The first days sessions will include a board of directors meeting at lo q. ln., q business meeting for election of officers, reports and election of new members at 10.30 a. m.
 The luncheon will be served at 1.36. after which the members will inspect the high service pumping station at at Mill and Main streets, and the Old Town Mill built in 1850, opposite. At 2.3O an illustrated address will be de- livered by Alfred D. F1inn, depart ment engineer, board of water supply of New York, on The Catskill Water Knight of Baltimore will speak on Some Features of Baltimore's s10,000,- 900 Sewerage System. There will be an address by R. F. Stoddard of New Haven.
 At 7.30 in the evening the annual dinner will be held at the Molican and this will be informal Mayor Ma han Is to speak, and former Governor Waller will speak on The Civil Engi- neer.
 On the second day or Ine cOHNen- tion an illustrated paper on Testing Water Wheels After Installation, will be read by Charles M. Allen, professor of experimental engineering at Wor- cester Polytechnic Institute. Hon. Willis L. Moore, chief of the United States weather bureau, will speak on The Relation of the Weather and Forestization to Stream Flow. City Engineer R. A. Cairns of Waterbury will speak on Actual Yield of a Typical Connecticut Watershed.
 The officers of the society are: Pres ident, Shepard E. Palmer, Norwich; first vice president, Charles A. Ferry, New Haven; second vice president, A William Sperry, New Haven; secretary and treasurer, J. Frederick Jackson, New Haven; assistant secretary, Court land R. Darrow of New London. The directors are: Henry J. Kellogg of New Haven. George K. Crandall of New London. Edward w. Bush of Say brook and John K- Punderford of New Haven.
 Mir. Knight, who is to speak the first day on the Sewerage System of Balti- more was formerly of Norwich, hay ing beeen engineer for the Continental Com pressed Air Power company in 1906. The next year he moved to Bal timore, where he has since been To- safa a6
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
CITY MISSION ABLE
 TO COPE WITH ALL CASES.
Recent Experiences of Benevolent Peo- pie Emphasize Unwisdom of Doing Charitable Work Through Outside Aoencies,

The City Mission acknowledges with thanks the receipt of cash. clothing, food and other supplies during the month of January from the following persons and organizations: Mrs. Ar thur G. Jenkins. Mrs. Frank Harwood. Class. Charitable and Comfort circles, Kings Daughters (for specials), Mrs. Hattie R. Sargent, Mrs R. w. Perkins, Mrs. J. L. Crawford, Mrs. F. A. Byrnes, Mrs. John Kilroy, A Friend, Mrs. w. F. Herrick, Mrs. w. R. Jewett, Mrs. Benjamin T. Cranston, Miss Lucy Geer, Kings Daughters convention and Sedgwick post (food). Mrs. Henry Princely, Miss Anna E. Park, Miss Eleanor Rose, Mrs. John McNaught, Mrs. w. o. Woodman, Mrs. w. H. Chapman, Mrs. W. H. Woodwork, Miss Cadden, Miss Frances A. Marsh.
 All kinds of clothing are always wei come. The great present needs are for bed quilts and comfortables- The mission Is glad to send for articles upon due notice. It has no right, of course, to prevent the putting forth or like appeals to the same constituency by other organizations or private indi- viduals, but it reminds the public that it is abundantly able and sufficiently equipped to handle wisely all cases of need that come under it's notice or that are brought to it's attention. It has been established and maintained by Norwich citizens to do this very work for the whole city and town, and feels that there is no real need for diversion of funds or duplication of effort in behalf Of the poor and un- fortunate. Recent experiences of and appeals to some of our benevolent peo- pie by outside parties have empha- sized the unwisdom under the present excellent system of united charity of doing charitable work through outside agencies. There seems to be no need of such duplication and the public are cordially invited. when in doubt, to call up telephone S79
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
ESCAPED FIRE.
Miss Marion Randall Lost Nothing in
 Burning of Maryland College.

MT. and Mrs. George Randall of West Town street, Norwich Town. re- ceived a telegram Wednesday from their daughter, Miss Marion Randall, who is studying at Maryland college. Luthersville, Md, telling of her safety during the fire that destroyed the main building of the college and a letter received Wednesday evening gave further details of the fire Flames started at midnight Tuesday in the main building which was completely destroyed, with books and furniture the loss amounting to s100,0 900.
 Three of the annexes which made up half of the buildings were not des- troyed. Miss Randall was in the sem for annex and lost practically noth- ing. Twenty girls lost everything There was no panic among the 13O students. The people of Luthersville were most hospitable. Miss Randall was one of twelve entertained in a doctors home. Arrangements are be- ing made to have the school sessions resumed in a week or two.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
ITCHING IRRITATION. Worst Form of Skin Trouble Quickly Cured by Inexpensive Treatment.

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 It's power to instantly relieve any irritation of the skin and make it soft white and beautiful is almost m1racu- lous.
 Not only are minor skin troubles like pimples. baackheads, acne, bar ber's itch, etc., quickly cured, but the worst ulcers or cases of salt rheum or eczema are cleansed and healed by this wonderful skin food.
 In order that any one may try Ho- kara at small expense The Lee & Os- good Co. are selling a liberal sized jar at 25c and in addition guarantee to refund the money if the treatment does not do all that is claimed for it. Larger size 50 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

on Church street Wednesday after noon. There was a full attendance of members.
 MT. and Mrs. John Ward of Meriden were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. John Weller of town.
 John Logue is confined to his home by illness.
 Home from White Mountains.
 After eight weeks in the White Mountains, where they were guests of friends, MT. and Mrs. Henry McGlone returned to town Monday, delighted with their trip. While in that section they were included in party to the lumber camp, where millions Of feet of lumber are handled annually. The object of the party visiting this par ticular section was to witness the log flow, which proved very interesting sight. Another very Interesting trip was made tc the summit of Mt. Wash ington, where the wind is found ex- tremely cold and piercing. sometimes reaching a velocity of 40 miles an hour, in consequence of which the buildings on or near the summit are fastened to the rocks by iron rods. The weather throughout the entire trip was extremely cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
DIED.

 HUNTINETON-At her residence on Broadway, in this. city, Jan. s1, Mary Lanman Hunting ton. Services at her late residence Friday at 3.30 p. m. Interment in Forest Hills cemetery. Boston.
 London. Jan. s1. 1911, Capt. Henry $. Phelps.
 CIARK-In Middlefield. Conn, Jan 31. Oliver Allen Clark. formerly of Nor wich, in the 18th year of his age. Funeral Thursday afternoon at Rock fall at o'clock. Interment at the Middlefeld cemetery LEwIS--In this city Jan. si, 1911, Minnie Chappell. beloved wife of David F. Lewis. aged 50 years. Funeral from her late residence S7 Maple street, Friday afternoon. Feb. 5 at 1 o'clock. Burial in Comstock cemetery, Montville. LYNCH--In Norwich Town. Feb. 1. Michael, son of John and Catherine Lynch, of Town street. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
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