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The Washington times., 1911-03-06
MISSING MAN STILL
ALIVE, COURT RULES
Adam H. Groff's Wife and
Children Lose Share In
$4,000 Estate. i

After a mysterious disappearance from
Washington in 1906, Adam H. Croft, a
contractor and builder, was today ju-
dicially declared alive by the District
Court of Appeals, Justice Van Orsdel
rendering the decision.
Groffs wife, Mrs. v. Croft, and chill
dren lose, by the decision, an interest
In the estate of Groff's father, the late
Diller b. Croft, who died March s, last,
leaving property valued at s102.0O0.
Division of about $4,000 of the estate
between two brothers of the missing
contractor, Diller B. Groff and Chester
C. Croft, Is decreed by the court, the
ruled.
Justice Van Orsdel sustains the de-
cision of Justice CIabaugh, of the Dis
trict Supreme Court, denying that proof
of the death of Adam Groff, merely be-
ficient.
Testimony was offered that Croft had
written a letter to his wife, after he
left Washington, and had also been
mer. No reason was assigned for
Groff's departure, his financial affairs
being in good condition.
Mrs. Groff contested her father-in-
laws will, alleging that her missing hus-
band had promised to fight 1t to the
very last" If he was deprived of in
terest
In judicially determining that Croft
was alive when his father died, Justice
I'VE fail to find any circumstance
that Is sufficient to overcome the pre-
sumption of the statute that Adam Croft
was still alive"
The Washington times., 1911-03-06

Swift & Co.'S sales of fresh beef in
Washington. DC, for week ending Sat-
urday, March 4, averaged 9.03 cts per lb.
S-Advt,
The Washington times., 1911-03-06
Police Inspection
Postponed for Day

Because Of the condition of the streets,
which would have made it necessary
for the men to drill in the mud, the an
nual inspection of the Police Depart
ment, which was scheduled to begin this
morning, was postponed by order of
Commissioner Johnston until tomorrow,
when the First, Second, Sixth, and
Eighth precincts will be inspected.
The drill this year is under the new
manual Of tactics, and for that reason
Commissioner Johnston desired that it
be held under the most favorable con-
ditions. The Wight flag trophy will be
awarded to the precinct making the
best showing.
The award will be made on the fol-
sowing points: Best appearing command.
Including manner of attire. condition of
clothing. helmets, caps, badges, num-
bers, revolvers, and other equipment;
hest public office condition; best care
for building and stable, and the best
drilled command.
The Washington times., 1911-03-06
AIDE FOR 50 YEARS
DIES AS HALE GOES
Pitman Pulsifer Was Great
est Authority on Naval
Statistics.

His life work as aide to the veteran
Senator Hale ended. Pitman Pulsifer
who came to washington with hin
thirty years ago, died today, not forty
eight hours after the Maine Senator had
again become a private citizen.
AS editor of the Navy Yearbook fol
the last six years, as secretary to the
Naval and Appropriations Committees
while Senator Hale was chairman oi
those committees, and as the secretary
of Mr.. Hale before that, Mr.. PulsifeI
closed thirty years of intimate asso'
citation with the noted statesman with
the Senator's retirement from Congress
Mr.. Pulsifer died at 1870 o'clock this
morning in his home, 1857 Girard street
with his wife and his son-in-law, ]. B.
Freund of Philadelphia, at his side.
The news of his death spread early to
his many friends and associates here
and all morning a stream of visitors
called at the home to leave messages of
consolation for his widow or to bring
a floral tribute.
Good Worker and Good Friend.
"a good worker and a good friend"
one Of these callers said was his motto,
and it is said that he often expressed
a wish that this might be the memory
his associates might carry after his
death.
A well-known figure at the Capitol,
Mr.. Pulsifer had many friends among
Senators, and had ATTAINED an inter-
national reputation as the greatest hV-
ing authority on naval statistics of
this and of foreign nations.
He came to Washington from po-
sition as court stenographer in the
courts of Maine thirty years ago, as
private secretar to Senator Hale. When
Mr.. Hale became chairman of the Naval
Committee Mr. Pulsifer was made
clerk of that committee. Six years
ago he started issuing the Navy Year
book, which has since become a stand
ard Government annual
Office Created for Him.
In appreciation of his value as a naval
etatistician Congress conferred upon
him the unique honor of creating a pO-
sition for him during his lifetime as
author Of the Navy Yearbook and
Senate official indexer." His name was
mentioned in the bill and the position
passes out of existence with his death.
Mr.. Pulsifer was fifty-nine years
old. He was born in Minot. Me- and
was the son of J. D. and Helen A.
Pulsitier. His Maine home was al
Auburn, but he had spent the greater
part of the year in Washington re-
Gently.
He was president of the Maine So
ciety of this city and was also presi-
dent of the Optimist Club. No ar
Tangements have vet been made for
the funeral. Services will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. John Van SChaick.
pastor of the Church of Our Father,
OF which Mr.. Pulsifer was a member.
In addition to his work in naval af-
fairs Mr.. Pulsifer rendered valuable
service to Senator Hale after the latter
became chairman of the Appropriations
Committee.
The Washington times., 1911-03-06
BaptistS Missions
Speakers Subject

The Womans Baptist Missionary
Union of the District of Columbia held
its quarterly meeting this afternoon, in
the Calvary Baptist Church, Eighth and
H streets northwest
The Rev. Hugh p. Mccormick, who
has had long experience in missionary
work, first in Mexico under the South
ern Baptist convention, then in Porto
Rico under the Northern Baptist board,
and later in Europe under the North
ern board, spoke on Mission Work in
Mexico"
The Rev. w. E. Brown, of the South
ern Baptist convention. gave an address
on THE Mountain School of the South. -
The officers of the Woman's Baptist
Union are Mrs. Charles G. Gould. nresi-
dent; Mrs. Fred Beall, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. w. H. Baker, second vice
president; Mrs. J. E. Briggs, third vice
president; Mrs. J. f. Dawson, recording
secretary; Mrs. Randolph Zeph, corrc-
spending secretary; Miss Eva Dickin-
son, treasurer.
The Washington times., 1911-03-06
EARLY CITIZEN OF
ANACOST|A DEAD
Mrs. Susanna Johnston Was
Born In Old Jenkins
Homestead.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ANATOGTTA n n MADTIT q

ANACOSIlA, ID. T., MARCH D.
The death of Mrs. Susanna Johnston,
widely known In this section, occurred
yesterday morning after a brief illness.
at the residence of Frank B. Johnston,
her son, 702 G street southeast. Mrs.
Johnston was seventy-two years Of age,
and, for the last twenty-five years had
been resident of Southeast Washing
ton. She was the daughter of the late
Thomas jenkins, who was the owner of
the old National race course, now Con-
gress Heights, and also a large land
owner in Anacostia. She was born on
the Jenkins estate, near Congress
Heights, which had been in the possess
sion Of the jenkins family for a CEN
tury previous. Her girlhood and later
years were passed In this section of the
District. She was the widow of John
F. Johnston, and is survived by two
daughters, one step-daughter, and one
son, These are, respectively, Mrs.
George. B. Bury, of Anacostfa; Mrs.
Lemuel Roby, Of Washington; Miss
Mary NJ. Johnston, of the same place,
and Frank B. Johnston. Two sisters.
Mrs. Annie Hoyle, now a resident of
the jenkins home, and Mrs. Dobbins,
OF Neshaminy, Pa, also survive her
Mrs. Dobbins has reached, the city to
attend the funeral services. The last
rites will take place on Wednesday
morning at $3.50 o'clock from st. Peters
Church, where requiem mass will be
said. Burial will be made in the
Congressional Cemetery. The deceased
was member of the Ladies' Auxiliary
OF the old Volunteer Fire Department
Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-03-06
Irish Cause Aided by
Loyalty to America

"Irish-American must be loyal to
America If they are true to Ireland"
This Is the sentiment remembered to-
day by 200 Irish-Americans of Washing
ton, who Joined last night in celebra-
ton of the 133d birthday anniversary
of Robert Emmet, Irish patriot, at the
New National Theater.
Representative John B. Graham of
Illinois gave the address, declaring
fealty to America aided Ireland's cause.
Rev. John r Coolahan. of Baltimore.
and Representative Henry T. Rainey, of
Illinois, also spoke.
The Washington times., 1911-03-06

Policeman Patrick j. Whelan, OF the
Eleventh precinct, who had one of his
legs injured while on duty recently, has
recovered sufficiently to return to his
post at Congress Heights.
The Rev. Felix Mccarthy, OF the
Apostolic Mission House, delivered the
Lenten sermon in st. Teresas Church
last evening.
The Washington times., 1911-03-06
PurVis New President
Of Knights of Momus

After an active membership of four
teen years in the knights of Momus
club, John r. Purvis has been elected
the new president. The change in pres
idents was the only one made at the
election yesterday, all the other officers
being reelected.
The Washington times., 1911-03-06
Blind Due to Shock.

ST. LOUIS, March 6,-Because he
looked on the face Of a dead person,
Oliver Nichaus is blind. Physicians who
examined him today say it was the
shock to the optic nerves, after he had
for years been obsessed with the aver
sion to- looking On corpses. The same
aversion was held by his parents.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
wall PAPER $500 hmR w p BAXTER $$$=@s=@= wall PAPE
The City Council and City
Streets

The Mayor and present city council
have shown much interest and good
judgment in the attention given the
streets and side walks of the city since
I they began to direct the city's affairs.
but there is one important thoroughfare
which has been overlooked and sadly
neglected. 1t is the South end of Sec
ond street from Main TO the Campus
This is one of the most used streets in
the city and yet practically impossible
during much of the year. With about 500
students in the Normal School and many
OF them ladies and boarding in the city
or rOoming in the city and taking their
meals at Sullivan Hall, as the dormitory
can not accommodate but a small part
OF the present student body, it is neces-
Sary that they tramp through the mud
from the corner of the campus to Water
street twice or more times per day
through rain or shine. This is totally
unreasonable to expect, when we re-
member the value of the school and the
student body to the material and edu-
cational interest of the city. Also all of
the persons living on the Summit are
constrained to go long way around or
to meet with similar experience until
they reach Water street. 1t seems only
just that the 1000 or 300 persons using
this street constantly should be provided
with a side walk. Certainly no import
ant section of the city is so overlooked
and if the Mayor or Councilmen will
only try to get up this street just once
after rain or thaw and see what is en-
dured the year round by the persons
above mentioned, it will clear their
mind of any doubt as to the imperative
need and justice of taking immediate
steps toward putting down this walk.
By all means, let the Mayor and Council
investigate this matter and render JUS
tice to whom justice is due by putting
substantial pavement on this import
ant street at once.
CAMPUS Citizens
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
Close Call.

The quick work of Chief Daugherty
and his fire fighting laddies prevented
a serious. fire at the county Jail last
Wednesday, Andrew Baxter, colored,
who has been confined for the past
month because the lunatic asylum at
Lexington was too crowded to admit
him, threw fit. and declared he want
ed to burn UP the whole town. He got
hold of some matches and set fire to his
own and several other beds .and for a
while the flames looked as if they would
do big damage. The prisoners were cor
rallied by Jailer Jones and several depu-
ties until the flames were extinguished
and there were no escapes. The loss
will amount to but little.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
Young Soldier
Returns From the Philippines
to Claim a Madison County
Bride. Now Rich.

Twelve years ago J. w. Carr, a young
man of Pamela, this county, joined the
army of Uncle Sam and went to the
Philippines to aid in revolutionizing the
new. possessions of this country. After
serving several years and making an
enviable record as soldier, he was hon.
orably discharged and packed what lit
tie belongings he had to return to Amer
lea and to the old Kentucky home.
A fair Kentucky girl was also await
ing him on this side of the waters. The
love that was kindled before he left
for the for east, was still ablaze, in fact
it had been his guiding star through all
the rough service he had endured while
fighting for Uncle Sam in the islands.
When taps sounded in the evening with
its doleful music, his heart would yearn
for his native land and the spot in Ken
lucky he held most dear. A few DAYS
before he was to return it suddenly
dawned on him that great possibilities
were in store for him in the islands,
and e. part of the rich mineral lands,
then practically unexplored, might just
as well belong to him as any one else.
He determined to try out, and receiving
the assurances from the fair one at
home that she would await with much
anxiety his return for her, whether rich
or poor, he began what has proven to be
most successful venture
In company with several others, he
invested in mineral lands, which now
demand over a million dollars, this price
having been recently refused. Mr.
Carr owns one eighth interest.
Wednesday morning at the Glyndon
hotel, DIR. Marshall, of the Baptist
church officiating, Mr.. Carr and his
sweetheart of childhood days, Miss
Nellie Lee Sharp, of this county, were
united in marriage. After honeymoon
of several days spent with relatives in
this state and Tennessee, the bride and
groom will leave for the island to reside.
At present Mr.. Carr is United State
Marshal having been offered this posi-
ton shortly after being discharged, on
account of his record made in the ranks
They will reside at Manila. The bride
is daughter of ID. f. Sharp, the well
known merchant at Pamela, and is quite
handsome.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
Watch It.
Cholera has Crept into the
Hog Pens of Madison
County Heavily.

That dreaded disease among hog rails
ers cholera, has crept into the pens oil
nearly all the farmers of Madison county
this winter, and in many cases owners
were forced to ship their stock at once
to prevent the entire loss
Madison is one of the biggest hog
raisers of all the counties in the state
and for the past three or four years, the
county has been practically free from
this dread disease. According to the
expert hog men of this county, it is
brought here from the mountain cOun-
ties by hogs that have been allowed to
feed on acorns, and this they claim will
produce cholera quicker than anything
else, when the animals are brought to
the Bluegrass and fed on corn,
Mr.. Joe Blles, who is constantly
studying the needs of the stockmen and
farmers in his state as we'll as his native
county. is enthusiastic over the discov-
cry of the new serum, by which drove
of hogs can be made immune by the
timely use of it. He Investigated this
new discovery at Lexington several days
ago, whel experts were making demon
strations with it. A hog can now be
vaccinatod against cholera just like
human against small pox, and in few
years hog cholera will be practically
stamped out of the country, and kept
out by the use of this new discovery.
The only thing now is to get this virus
within the reach of the poor mans
purse. Every grower in the county
should investigate this great preventa-
tive at once
The hog industry will bring thousands
of dollars to Madison county growers
within the next few years if the proper
precaution is taken now Information
on this subject can be obtained by writ
ing the Kentucky Experiment Station,
Lexington.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame back
or pains in the side or chest give it a
trial and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief
which it affords. Sold by Stockton and
Son. film
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor ex-
ercise, insufficient mastication OF food
constipation. a torpid liver, worry and
anxiety, are the most common causes of
stomach troubles. Correct your habits
and take Chamberlain,s Stomach and
Liver Tablets and you will soon be well
again. For sale by Stockton & Son.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
To DanVille.

Mr.. o. H. Hendren, of Kirksville, has
purchased a gents furnishing business
in DanvilIe with his brother-in-law, Mr..
Parks of that city, and will take charge
at once. They bought out Sallee & Crow.
Mr.. Hendren has been in St. Louis fol
sometime where he has connected with
the VIM. Barr establishment and is a
hustling young man.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
Mrs. Maude Mackey Walk
er'sHsir Dressing Parlor.

Come in and have your hair dressed
IN the newest style. braids and ouHs
made 10 order. BraidS restored to
natural color. Highest prices paiC for
combingS- Two doors above StOektnn'S
drug store, on Main street. Office phone
1IJ, residence POP No
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

Stop earache in two minutes; tooth
ache or pain of burn or scalds in five
minutes; hoarseness, one hour; muscle
ache, two hours; sore throat, twelve
hours-Dr. Thomas Electric Oil. mon
arch over pain. film
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

Itching pics provoke profanity. bul
profanity won't cure them. Doan's
Ointment cures itching, bleeding OF pro
truding piles after years Of suffering.
At any drug stOee.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

Most disfiguring skin eruptions, scrof-
ula, pimples, rashes, etc, are due to
impure blood Burdock Blood Bitters is
a cleansing blood tonic. Makes you
clear-eyed, clear-brained, clear-skinned.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

Best equipped warehouse for handling
loose leaf in this sectiOn-the Madison
warehouse. Plenty Of help and no waits.
If
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
NUMBER "a

Ninety cents cash will buy SI.OOw1rth
Of groceries at CovingtOn & Thorpe for
next 10 DAYS. If
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

At the Madison County Stock Yards
last week $50 stock hogs shipped from
Beattyville brought s cts. They were
sold in punches from twenty up.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

Fire, Life, Accident and Health Insur
ance in the very best old line Companie
VIM. S. Broaddus, Agt. If,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
For Sale.

Nice residence on corner Fifth and
North streets. Apply
tr ID. VI. STEVENSON
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
Bowling.

After several years of suspended oper-
tions, the lovers of bowling can now
throw the big balls to their hearts con-
tent. The new alleys have been INSTALL
ed in the building formerly occupied by
Frank Kennedy on Main street.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01
Important Decision.

The Court of Appeals holds that
where County Clerk makes a mistake
in recording Il mortgage under the
wrong name, and the purchaser of the
mOrtgaged property loses money there
by, the clerk or his bOndsmen must
make the loss rood
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

If you haven't the time to exercise
regularly, DOan's Regulets will prevent
They induce a mild. easy
action of the bowels without
gripping. Ask your druggist for them.
% cents. film
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

p. b. BroadduS sold to Will Wager,
last week 10 stock hogs at IS. per cwt
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-01

before the best values are all gone We will you good
We are selling Ladies Suits worth from 1850 $780, for
Ladies Coats worth $50 to 1000, for from 1913 to $3.50
Mems Suits and Overcoats worth 1000 to $780, for from
All other winter weight goods at very low prices
We mean to close these goods Coms-get bargain
The evening world., 1911-01-14
Conference May Re-
suit in Separate Code of
Rules for This Country.

DEYoND all question the annual
y meeting of the United States Golf
Association to-day, in Chicago, Is
trauSht with more Importance than any
previous gathering of that national body
since the royal and ancient sport was
introduced In America. Unless unusual
good sense prevails there will speedily
De developed a separate code of rules
for this country. and incidentally there
Is danger that the old line of cleavage
between the East and West may re-
open.
1t Is scarcely a yea since the long
time sectional differences were adjusted.
Now the high-handed methods Of the
st. Andrews Scotland Governing CLUB
has brought the advance rumblings of
another eruption from the still smoking
crater.
The trouble began early last May.
folio wing protracted talk over the stan
dardization of balls, Sc. First came a
cablegram that mallet-headed putters
had been barred. The despatch hap
pened to be printed during the Garden
City tournament and caused much dis
cussion between Walter j. Travis,
Charles y. Macdonald and other CON
The evening world., 1911-01-14
Dick Edwards
Says He'll Run
Much Better NOu

I'm golag to DO a lot better running
for the New York \. g. and also for
the S!Yty-nInth Regiment this year.
said DICK Edwards to-day.
believe me. there's q good reason Why
I'm going to do better running. I've
had an extra nCstrll added 10 'he me
,lat served ne when | won the senior
quartcr-mile championship at Traycrs
Island last f%a,i-uOt that ! now possess
three nostrils, I'm only human, no mat
ter what "Yank" Robbins and Jim
Rcscnberger may think Of me, | was
born with two n~ostr,ls only. but up to
last night there a been but one that
would work properly.
"Why, when ] came out Tor the finals
a. the champs ! was breathing Z cough
one opening, while the other boys were
fully recovered from the trials. Some
Of them thought that | was ratified"
said p!ok, but that wasn't the case.
I'd received a broken nose during nay
school days, and consequently one pas.
sage was entirely closed up by the en-
largement OF tho bones that followed
Last night | had "A doctor burn out the
closed uostrll, and he says that III be a
grcatly improved runner during the
coming season."
The evening world., 1911-01-14
School Basketball Stars
Ready for Final Battles
Newtown Five Still Hopeful of
Winning the City
Championship.

"O-DAY will he n busy one for high
and elementary basketball teams
L in the Public Schools Athlete
League tournaments. In the high schoo,
division Newtown will meet Jamaica at
2.3O i. NJ. at the court of Temple
Forum. The referee will be Mr.. Adm
ger, and the umpire, Mr.. Kline. The
NeWtown five are np, at all discouraged
by the defeat at the hands OF Eastern
District last week, and are working har!
70 win the remaining games on their
schedule, in which event they will still
have a chance to win the honors, In the
game with Eastern District they We're
without the services OF Boilen, their STAR
guard.
FrUenznick, Eastern's centre, is loom =
lnb up strong for all scholastic honors.
Eastern District plays Boys High this
afternoon at 3 u. NJ. az the Forty
seventh Regiment Armory, The referee
will be NJ. Rotterdam and the umpire
Mr.. Wykel,
At s r. NJ. at the court of the Temple
Forum. Richmond HI VIII clash with
Manual Training High. Ashmead and
Donaldson of Richmond played well
against Erasmus last week and will be
Ia big factor against Manual tonight.
The referee for the game Will be Mr..
Delhi and the umpire Mr.. Silverman.
FlusA!us and Erasmus Hail VIII meet