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The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
POLICEMEN ISSUE
PENSION APPEALS
Circulation of the Petitions
Opened Yesterday.

The circulation Of thousands Of peti-
tions advocating the establishment Of an
adequate pension fund for the policemen
and firemen Of the District was COM
menced yesterday by members of the
District Policemen's Association. Large
supplies of petitions were furnished the
various precincts, and from these centers
they are now being distributed among
the people OF the city by the policemen
The beginning OF this extensive campaign
for an adequate pension fund was an
nounced last night at q meeting Of the
Policemen's Association In Pythian Tenn
pie.
Plans were perfected at the meeting
fo- a special gathering and buffet ban
quet on Thanksgiving night in Pythian
Temple, at which number OF Congress
men are expected to be present to discuss
the pension question. Several hundred
policemen are expected to be present.
The meeting Is being held Just prior to
the opening OF Congress, SO as TO interest
the members Of the national body in the
movement with the hope OF obtaining
early legislation.
Among those who spoke on the pen
sion question last night were Sergeant
Private George B. Wheelock- In the
absence Of C. E Smith, the president.
Sergeant Edward Curry presided.
Following a conference between WILL
lam Mex. Clayton, president OF the
Federation of Citizens Associations;
William F. GUIDE, chairman Of the spe-
cial committee Of the Chamber Of Com
merce appointed to work for adequate
pensions for police and hremen, and
Walter A. Brown, chairman OF the
Board Of Trades committee on public
order. joint meeting In the rooms Of
the Chamber of Commerce was decided
upon for some day next week
As a result Of conferences between
Commissioner Rudolph and Messrs.
GUIDE, Brown, and Clayton, the shape OF
the bill to be presented for the approval
OF the joint committee has been pretty
definitely decided upon, but has not been
made public.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
BY A. w. MACY.
OUR DEBT TO SPAIN.

Americans sometimes forget
how much we owe to Spain.
Through Columbus. she discov-
cred America. Through Balboa,
she discovered the Pacific Ocean.
Through Magellan. she demon
strated that America is a conti-
nent Through De Soto, she dis
covered the Mississippi River.
Before the year 1900 England had
tried to settle America, and failed.
France had tried the same thing,
and failed. In 1900 Spain was the
only power that disputed with
the red men the possession OF the
American continent. But after
that she failed to maintain her
advantage. She had introduced
the slave trade. and bigotry ana
Intolerance characterized all her
action. More enlightened nations
forged ahead. and she gradually
lost her territory. her prestige,
her glory, ana her power In the
New World.
(copgrisht lsli. bs yzcph ,. BOwieA)
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
WILLIAM B. DODGE DIES.
Former Resident of Warrington
Passes Away In CherrydaIe, Va.

Former Resident of Warrington
Passes Away I'm Cherrydale, Va.
Word has been received here OF the
death at Cherrydale, Va. of William
B. Dodge, ST.. for many years q resi-
dent Of this city. Mr.. Dodge had been
Ill but a week, Of pneumonia. He was
seventy-two years old.
Mr.. Dodge was born in New Boston,
N. H., April 26, 1889. At the outbreak
of the civil war he enlisted in the
Eleventh New Hampshire Volunteers
and served continuously with the colors
until honorably mustered out at Alex
andria, Va. At the close OF the war, In
1855, he settled in Fairfax County, mar
ried, and raised a large family.
He is survived by three sons and
one daughter-Julian P. Dodge, Fred
erick A Dodge, and William B. Dodge,
jr, all Of this city. and Mrs. George q.
Crossman. OF Falls Church, Va.
Funeral services will be held Sun
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at the
LewinsviIIe Presbyterian Church. at
Lewinsville, Va, where the intermenC
will also be held.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
How St. zita Was Canoni1ed.

From the London Chronicle.
st. Zita, who worked her way from the
kitchen to the inner circle Of the canon
lied. owes her promotion to a gross
dereliction of duty. The story has been
retold by Mr.. Reginald BaIfour in his
Alphabet of Saints
One morning she got so absorbed in her prayers
She simply neglected her household affais.
Too late she remembered twas bread-making DAY
And she trembed to think what her mistress would
say.
She few to the oven, looked in It, and cried,
GLORY be TO the Lord! the breads ready fnsider'
The angels had kDeaded 1t, raised it with yeast
Made the fire, put the pans in the Oren-at least
| can only suppose that how it was done
For the bread all baked BY a quarter TO one
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Uncle Walt Says Today.

coughing mother coughing till my neck is of joint
and wish you'd bring the goose grease my bosom anont
have coughed in ancient lngos have coughed
~ -a W in modern tongues till my India-rubber larynx
Sr1cor Seems to telescope my lungs I've done ground
and lofty coughing, all the plain and fancy kinds
till my coughing Jared the plaster shook down the window
blinds have coughed have coughed rublng
bass have coughed until my coughing blew the whses from
my face All the dope you've brought me- mother simply fails to
hit spot have taken tablets dejohns liquid rot
have drunk the you brewed poulce my throat
the has my savings and the druggist has my goat
Let us change the treatment mother give goose OF gander
grease rub my tortured aynx and perhaps I'll die in peace
cqurhs ~ WALr MASON
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Army Flights To-day.

II the weather permits. flights will be
made by the army aviators to-day and
tomorrow at College Park, which will
be the last for some months. as the
army flyers win leave November q. for
Augusta, Ga, where they win establish
winter quarters Glenn H. Curtiss. lin
ventor OF the Curtiss biplane, called on
Gen. James Allen, head Of the Signal
Corps OF the army. yesterday. and visited
Park. where be looked over the two
Curtiss machines
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
100000 FACING
RUSSIAN FAMINE
Immediate Relief Needed in
Twenty Provinces.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 1S.-Eight millions
are in need OF immediate relief, owing to
failure of crops in twenty Russian prov
inces.
This announcement was made in the
duma by Premier Kokovzofr. in reply to
interpretations concerning reports that
famine threatened a wide area.
The premier explained that the crops
had failed completely In twelve prov
inces and partially in eight. OF the
L, 10000 inhabitants Of the affected ter
ritory, 10000 are in need of immediate
help.
Relief measures would require, the
premier said. the expenditure of $780, 900,
of which the imperial exchequer would
have to find $44,000,O00.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
ASKS IMMIGRANT PROTECTION.
Secretary NngeI Addresses Con-
ference of state Officers.

Increased protection for the immigrant
was advocated by Secretary NageL OF
the Department OF Commerce and Labor,
in an address before a conference of the
State immigration offlcersa aand the in
formation division of the department held
yesterday. In addition, the Secretary
urged that farmers should be classed as
skilled laborers, and should be encour-
aged to come to this country.
The conference was called by T. ".
Powderly, chief of the division of in
formation, at the Ebbitt House. During
the morning session addresses were made
by Charles Harris. of Kansas: c. A.
Lounsberry of North Dakota, and others.
The delegates voted for the appointment
of a committee on resolutions, to which
will be referred all resolutions offered.
At the afternoon session the subject of
national cooperation on the distribution
of immigrants m the various States was
taken up. Practically every State in the
Union, as we'll as the Philippines, Alaska,
Hawaii, and Porto Rico, were represented
at the conference.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
HUNTING EPISODE.

With trusty gun and gaiters stout,
And other goods,
On hunting bent, you prowl about
The woods.
Your throbbing heart goes pitapat, /.
Your head feels queer,
AS you discharge your rife at
A deer.
And then you hear with sudden fear
Another crack.
You are in bad-your alleged deer
Shoots back!
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
studies Assessment system.

After making study of the assess
ment systems OF New York City and
Newark, N. J., District Assessor w. P.
Richards returned to the city yesterday.
Mr.. Richards is now framing a bill
providing for annual instead Of triennial
real estate assessments. The assessor
went to the two cities in order to get
ideas to put into effect in the District.
One Of the provisions Of the bill will be
for a separate board Of review on as
sessment appeals. Within several days
Mr. Richards will submit a report on his
trip to the Commissioners, with recon-
mendations.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
piacuna wood Pulp.

Count Won Bernstorff. the German Am
bassador. called at the State Department
yesterday and had conference with AS
sistant Secretary Adee. They discussed
the request Of the German government
for free admission OF wood pulp and print
paper similar 70 the, concession granted
TO Canada under section 2 of the rsciproc-
ity act
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
To Appeal from Decision.

Thomas B. Sheridan yesterday an
nounced that he viii appeal to the Dis
trict Court Of Appeals from the decision
OF Justice Wright revoking Sheridan's
letters of administration in the estate
OF Ada b. ]. Farrar-Sheridan. A pro-
test against the granting OF letters OF
administration to Charles T.. Roberts
has been fled In the courts Of Prince
George County, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Libel suit Abandoned.

The suit OF Evelyn Groesbeeck Mitch
ell. a writer. against Harrison q. Dyar,
an employe Of the Agricultural Depart
ment, for $4,000 damages, was dismissed
yesterday for want OF prosecution
Harsh criticism by Dyar Of the authors
works on Mosquito Life was claimed
by the plaintin to be in the nature OF a
libel
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
NEW CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.

Society Selects George
E. LorenS as President.
Articles Of incorporation and a consti-
tuition were adopted by the Philippines
Club at a'meeting held in the New Fre-
donia Hotel last night. The new club
comprises all persons who have seen
military or civil service In the Philip
pine Islands.
The following officers were elected !:
George E Lorenz, president; Harry Deb
nam, vice president; DIR. N. L. Downs,
secretary-treasurer, and Frederick Pow
ers, chairman Of the board Of governors.
The board of governors consists Of
Frederick Powers. John F. Hauck. Daniel
FoIkmar, ]. r Mickey, W. G. Fisher, A.
D. Collins, John Murphy, and Joseph NJ.
Heller.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Ask. Protection in Mexico.

Henry Lane Wilson. American AM
bassador at Mexico City, has asked the
Mexican government to send force Of
federal troops to Torreon, where Amer
ican interests appear to be in jeopardy.
The Madero government, Ambassador
Wilson says, has announced that II in
tends to pursue an energetic policy
against the outlaws in Sanaloa, Sonora,
and Surango.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
OPEN TAKoMA PARK LIBRARY.
Exercises Mark. Birth
of New Suburban Branch.

With fitting exercises, the Takoma
Park branch of the Public Library, Fifth
and Cedar streets, was formally opened
last night Theodore w. Noyes presided.
and Rev. DR.. Thomas c. Clark pronounc-
ed the invocation. Speeches were deliv-
cred by Col. Gilbert G. Rniffin, repre-
senting the Takoma citizens, the donors
of the library lot; Commissioner John A.
Johnston, Charles ]. Bell, chairman OF
the committee on branches Of the hbrary
trustees and George B. Bowerman,
librarian.
The library building, which cost 500
was the gift of Andrew Carnegie The
branch opens with about 5000 volumes
1000 for adults and 1000 children's books.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
A Valuable Exhibit.

''Mr. wombat, we understand that you
own a valuable ham sandwich"
That is true
would you be willing to exhibit It at
our food show?"
Why, I suppose so. Can you provide
a strong guard?"
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
The Judge Was Right.

From the Boston Transcript
That Brooklyn Judge who would not
annul a marriage because the bridegroom
was forced at a pistol point to marry
seems to have based his decision on
general ethics rather than on general
etiquette, and he surely was right
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
B. W. BAKER SEES PRESIDENT.
Baltimore Promoter Calls at White
House Regarding Mail Contracts.


House Regarding Mail Contracts.
Bernard W. Baker. Of Baltimore, the
promoter of a new line of ocean ships, to
ply between the Atlantic and Pacific
ports via the Panama Canal, called at the
White House yesterday and had con-
ference with Secretary Hilles. Mr.. Baker
declined to discuss his mission TO the
White House or any OF the plans OF the
steamship company.
The company, headed by Mr.. Baker,
has bid on the contract for carrying
ocean mails along the Atlantic and Pa
cific coasts and to Panama. This con-
tract is of great value because of the
subsidy. Postmaster Ge1Dal Hitchcock
is insisting on American built and owned
ships and certain regulations as to pro-
lection Of mails. Bids for this contract
will be opened November 26, but the ex-
listing contracts will not expire until 1913.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
That Obnoxious "AImost. >,

from Inc Chlcago Tribune.
Recurring to Mr.. Underwood's assertion
that almost any man the Democrats may
nominate for President can be elected in
1872" you cannot blame Mr.. Bryan for
resenting the insinuation conveyed in
the "almost."
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

woman recently tried TO commit
suicide because her lawyer told her that
her case had been nolle pressed: yet the
Chicago packers were told that they
had been granted a writ Of habeas corpus
and not one of them shed a tear.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
A Few PofnfePa.

Just a word on unwritten law, gentle
men," said the professor in concluding.
Never plead insanity in a case involv-
ing less than $500. In case Of a lady de-
fendant, steer clear of dementia unless
the girl is fairly good-looking. The class
will meet Tuesday in the large lecture
room.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Reception to Rev. DIR. shannon.

A farewell reception will be given
this evening at o'clock in the Metro
politan Memorial Methodist Church to
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. John Reid Shannon.
There will be a special programme OF
music and addresses.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

In London he might have found new
Inspiration for fable on the folly Of
wealth.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Offensive Humor.

Why are you rushing around so to-
.day?"
I'm trying to get something for my
Wife
Had any offers?"
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

When we read at this season that a
large educational institution is crippled
we understand only that few Of its
football players are.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Too Expensive n Theft.

From the New York Press
A New York hotel cook is accused of
stealing a steak. II he'd only stuck to
inexpensive things like silverware all
might have been forgiven.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

Honus Wagner is reported to have
struck It rich in the oil fields. Well. he
has made lucky strikes in many other
fields.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
whoIesaIe GaIIAntry.

'I recently saw that Sir Walter Raleigh
episode outdone."
LAS to how?"
THE street was somewhat muddy, a
chorus girl came along, and eight John
nies put down their silk hats, so that she
could step from curb to curb"
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

II the new Chinese republic should
adopt adult suffrage 1t would take some
stamps for the insursent candidate for
the Presidency to lay his claims before
the voters.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

A London scientist has discovered that
the crab is a home-loving creature.
Well, It certainly tries to sidestep an
invitation to go oJft.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

II Prof. Lowell can see frost as far
on as the planet Mars, he ought to be
able to see it gathering in the path of
some Of next years candidates.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Yes, They Arc Out.

lady"
What kind, sir7''
''oh, something very down to date.
suppose the 1912 models are out?"
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Too True!

From the Deseret Evening News.
When followed in an aeroplane, how
very soon the paths Of glory lead to the
grave.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

New York has q brand-new set Of
street cleaners at work. Now the re-
form element will insist on the new ofice-
holders renovating Tammany Hall.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
uncIe PennXMiae sayaI

After practicing for several years,
government scientist has learned to make
fire from two sticks. Who claims our SCI
entific bureaus amt useful?
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

A hundred years hence the readers OF
Shakespeare win probably have. for
gotten most Of his present-day critics
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Signs of Winter.

The busy birds in noisy gangs
Now southwark whiz,
And begin to feel the pangs
OF rheumatic.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

Lectures on how a woman may be-
come beautiful doubtless keep the spark
OF hope alive in many a despondino
breast
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
Bishop Says Churches Are spobbt.b

From the Louisville CourieF-J0unal.
The Bishop OF London says churches
are snobbish. Probably because they are
human as well as religious institutions.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

II old man Aesop had been present
at the sale Of his books reeensly he'd
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17
.JUDSON SCOFFS
AT FIRB DANGER

Continued from Page One.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-17

Capt. Oyster was delighted with the
fire drills. He said that in his opinion
there was absolutely no danger Of panic
among the students. Fire drills are held
frequently and the pupils know exactly
what to do at the sound Of the sonorous
gong. Yesterday there was not the
slightest confusion. The pupils filed out
Of the building in perfect order.
Mr.. Daniel yesterday ridiculed the as
sertion embraced in the report to the
effect that the Mckinley School was a
fretrap. The principal said that there
is not enough inflammable material in
the construction of the building to make
a decent bonfire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-04
rHos. ). OWEN & son, AUCr1oNEERs.

ThrSTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE RESIDENCE
IN CLEVELAND PARK. CONTAINING
EIGHT ROOMS AND BATH HOT WATER
HEAT, 2739 MACOMB STREET NORTH
WEST.
BY virtue of certain deed Of trust duly re-
corded in I.iber No. 1912, folio 63 ct seq, Of
the land records of the District of Columbia,
and at the request of the party secured there
by. the undersigned trustees will sell. at pub
lie auction. In front of the premises on MON
AID 1911. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and premises,
situate In the county of Washington, District of
Columbia, and designa ted and being part of
new ground field. now Connecticut avenue addi-
tfon to Cleveland Park, described as follows:
a feet east from southeast corner of lot one Of
i. l. Warren's subdivision of part of square
221S, per plat recorded In County Book 23,
page 40, in the office of the surveyor of the
District OF Columbia, and thence northerly 80
feet parallel to the east line OF said lot one;
thence easterly parallel to Macomb street "A
feet; thence southerly and parallel to said east
line of said lot numbered one 30 feet to said
north line OF Macomb street; thence west along
the north line of said Macomb street "A feet to
the place of the beginning, together with the
improvements.
Terms of sale: Sold subject to two prior
deeds of trust amounting to "a 800 and re-
lnainder of purchase price to be paid In cash.
4 deposit of $500 VIII be required at time Of
sale. a-AH >conveynncing recording. etc.y;at cost
with within fifteen days from day Of sale.
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost of defaulting
purchaser, after ave days advertisement of such
resale la some newspaper published in Washing
toB. d. c.
JOHN L. WARREN.
WILLIAM A. HILL.
no22-d&ds.e 1Su Trustees.
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ADAM A. wEsCHLER. AUCuoNEER.

ING FIFTY FEET ON ONTARIO ROAD
BETWEEN KAORAMA ROAD AND &c.
Cid STREET BY A DEPTH OF ONE
=, AND FTI rHgT ,,,, dated
the 21st day Of March, AID. 1901. and re-
corded among the land records Of tine Dis
trict OF Columbia. Liber 1920. folio 1856 ct
seq, and at the request Of the holders Of the
notes secured sson thereby we win or At ss
THE FIFTH DAY OF DECEMBER, AID. 1911.
AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following de-
scribed property, situate in the county Of Wash
ington. District Of Columbia, towit All that
known and distinguished and being lot num-
bered sixteen C6), In block numbered ten 90
In Hall and Elvans subdivision OF part Of the
tract Of land called Mount Pleasant
corded respectively in Liber E. G. e. No "a.
folio 400, Of the land records Of the District Of
Columbia. and In Liber Levy Court No. 2. folio
So, and Liber Governor Shepherd. folios 81 and
g. Of the records Of the Office Of the surveyor Of
the District Of Columbia. together with the
Terms of sale: One-third OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash and the balance to
be paid In one. two and three years. secured
by a deed Of trust upon the property sold, with
interest, payable semi-annually. at the rate Of
fve-and- ahalf per cent per annum; or all cash. at
the option Of the purchaser. deposit Of $500
will be required at time OF sale. Sale to be
closed In fifteen days from day OF sale; other
wise the property will be resold at the risk ana
cost of defaulting purchaser after i've days, ad-
Washington city, D. c. Conveyancing at cost OF
Trustee.
Trustee.
moo dads exSu TIT 18th st. NV.
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TOMORROW.
ADAM A. WESCHLER, AUCTIONEEl

TRUSTEES SALE Of AN ATTRACTIVE
THREE-STORY BRICK AND stone
DWELLING. KNOWN AS PREMISES NO.
1924 NEWTON STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue OF certain deed Of trust. dated
the Goth day of January. AID. 1905. and re-
corded among the land records Of the District
of Columbia, Liber 2ses. folio z ct seq. and
cured thereby. we will offer at public auction;
in front Of the premises, on TUESDAY. THE
FIFTH DAY OF DECEMBER, AID. 1911. AT
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the follow
ing described property. situate in the county
of Washington. District Of Columbia. towit:
All that certain piece parcel OF land and
premises known and distinguished as and being
lot numbered Twenty-Five (29l of George F:
Hunts subdivision Of lots fourteen Q4l and
side as said Hunts subdivision is duly re-
corded in Book County No 10, page YS, OF the
records of the surveyors Office OF the ristrict OF
Columbia, together with the improvements
thereon.
Terms of sale: One-third OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash and the balance to be
paid in one. two and three years, secured by
q deed Of trust upon the property sold. with
interest. payable semi-annually. at the rate OF
the option Of the purchaser. deposit Of $500
will be required at time Of SALE Sale to be
closed In fifteen days from day OF sale; other
wise the property will be resold at the risk
and cost Of defaulting purchaser after. i've days
advertisement in come newspaper published In
Washington city. D. c. Conve5ancing at cost
% CLARENCE B. RHEEM.
Trustee,
GEORGE ". F. swARTzEIL.
Trustee,
nooo- dads exSu TT 18th st. NV.