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The Washington times., 1911-10-29
UNDERWORLD TO Be
CARD |NDEXED BY
THE GOVERNMENT
Census of the Tenderloin
Districts Taken by JUS
tice Department.

As the first step toward putting a
systematic check on the rapidly in
creasing. "white slave" traffic in the
United States, representatives of the
Department Of Justice are establish
ing in Baltimore and other cities bu-
reaus which will devote their entire
time to looking after this subject.
The regulations now being put into
force by the Department Of Justice will
create the biggest stir in certain quar-
ters seen in years.
F8r several days, It became known to-
day, a census of the tenderloin districts
of Baltimore has been taken by repre-
sentatives of the department, who have
established a working bureau there.
Every person, male and female, con-
nected either directly or indirectly with
a house of Questionable, character has
been required to Hll out blank card in
which the complete history Of each has
been given. Copies Of this card have
been made and will be retained in the
white slave pUreau in operation IN
Baltimore. The originals have been for
werdcd to Washington, where, It is un-
derstood, a parent bureau will be estab-
fshed sooner or later;
1t is understood that after the De
partment of Justice officials study the
system being experimental with IN
Baltimore and find 1t feasible, similar
steps will be taken in all the larger
American cities, where traffic In human
beings is said to be the common thing
With the opening of the bureau tht
officials will use the cases in this city
to experiment with. The occupants OF
the various houses In Baltimore and
other cities. are to be compelled to re-
port to the white slave bureau here
whenever any of them contemplate
either leaving or arriving. On arrival
the bureau will be notified. Each new
arrival will be required to immediately
fill out a record card.
The department not only is paying
close attention to the occupants of the
questionable houses but is getting q
line on the owners of the buildings, the
persons supplying food. drinks, furnt'
ture. fixtures. This information also Is
being compiled, and the officials declare
will greatly assist them in their work
Of stamping out the evil.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
PALA|S ROYAL, IN
GREAT GROWTH, IS
TRIBUTE TO ENERGY
From Small Store to Great
Building and Army of
Employees.

From a small store, employing only
seven clerks, to one of the largest and
most up-to-date department stores, COW
ering almost an entire block, Is the re-
markable growth of the Palais Royal,
corner Of Eleventh and G streets north
west.
Thirty-four years ago, at the corner
Of Twelfth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, the Palsis Royal began busi-
ness, and since that time has prospered
and expanded. Today the business has
grown to such proportions that the
Proprietor, Abraham Lisner, has found
1t necessary to extend the floor space to
accommodate the ever-increasing vol
ume of business.
Recently a large addition was added
to the building and other improvements
nade. In the thirty-four years of busi-
ness In Washington the patronage Of
the Palais Royal has increased SO that
today It takes a force Of almost a thou
sand clerks to carry on the work This
small army Of women and men COM
prise one of the best all-round set of
clerks in Washington. Mr.. Lisner
I,rides himself on the ability and polite
ness of his helpers:
Mr.. Lisner was born october s. 1859.
In the little town OF Menigen, Ger.
many. Wnen q young IellOW ne CdHc
to this country and secured a position
with b. Altman & Co., of New York.
and by attention to work was soon
made buyer of the firm.
In 1877 he came to Washington and,
with fis brother, George Lisner, started
the Palais Royal at the corner OF
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. At that time the center OF busi-
ness was at Seventh street, and hun
dreds OF the friends of both the
trothers predicted that their success
would not be much because they were
80 far from the business district. But
they prospered greatly.
Abraham Lisner bought his brother 8
interest in the store and in 1892 COM
menced the erection of the Palais Royal
building on the corner Of Eleventh and
| G. streets northwest. The store was
opened at this corner in 1893, and since
that time has continued In prosperity.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA. VA, OCT. %.

With the date for hearing Of argu-
ments, as to the place of confinement
Of c. Jones Rixey, less than a month
away, there Is every indication of
determined legal fight on the part OF
his attorneys. opposing every move
ment toward having him placed in the
South Asylum for Criminal Insane at
Marion, Va.
When Rixey appeared in corporation
court here to answer to nine indict-
ments returned against him by a spe-
cial grand jury in connection with
the collapse Of the Virginia Safe De-
posit and Trust Corporation last De-
cember, his attorneys presented that
he was in no fit mental condition TO
stand trial.
Judge Louis C. Barley forthwith
appointed a lunacy commission con-
sisting Of DIR. j. S. De Jarnette' SUI
perintendent of the Western state
Hospital at Staunton, and DR.. w. +.
brewery. superintendent of the eCn-
trail State Hospital at Petersburg
both noted alienists. After a three-
hour examination, Rixey was adJudS-
ed insane.
Commonwealth attorney, Samuel G'
Brent at once moved that the court
order Rixey removed to the Asylum TOT
the criminal insane at Marion. When II
shouid have been completed, in the
meantime Sn9u,t % permitting him to be confined
at the hospital at Staunton. Judge
Barley did not concur in this motion
setting November % as the uate Lp9i
which arguments on the r1atter should
| be made. I'm ,,,oL.
| every effort possible to place Rixey II
| the criminal asylum is assured, ara II
is inst as equally certain that the
bankers attorneys will stubbornly fgh'
Mr. Brent recently stated to a rep
resentatlvc of The Times that he t6l
| that no consideration should be ex
tnndad to Rixey in the matter of tlt
place Of his confinement. in view of thu
FACT that the law specifically states tina
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
SCHOOL TEACHERS
UNABLE To- ESCAPE
DELAY IN SALARIES
Holding Up of Vouchers
Unavoidable Under Pres
ent Law of District.

Under the present law the holding up
of school teachers pay until three or
four days after the first of each month";
IL unavoidable.
This was the opinion today Of District
and school officials. The delay arises
over peculiar conditions in the law
for the payment of teachers, over
differences which were thrashed out
after cross-fire of questions last year
between Auditor Tweedale and tho
Comptroller Of the Treasury.
According to the Comptroller's deci-
sion, It was explained today, substitute
teachers must be paid directly by the
District instead of by teachers for
whom they substituted. This arrange
ment makes 1t necessary to hold up
each teachers salary voucher until the
last day of the month in order to make
sure she personally Is entitled to full
months pay.
day afternoon at the Board of Trade
meeting by Mrs. Caroline b. Stephen,
former school teacher, who declared in
structors often were forced to patron
other bills which came due on the first
day of the month.
Capt. James r. oyster ordered. at the
beginning of this season. that all expe-
dition possible be made in preparing
the pay rolls at the Franklin school.
Auditor Tweedale and Disburser Wilson
declared they would cooperate with
school clerks by working overtime to
get the checks ready after they re-
former time of six days or a full
week to prepare the checks. was
shortened to three days. II Is con-
duce it further. in view Of the require
ments of the law.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Former Governor to
Speak at Memorial

Former Governor Edwin Warfield, of
Maryland, will be in Rockville Wednes-
day afternoon to deliver the address at
the ceremonies over the grave of Rich
ards Waters, a soldier Of the Revolu-
tion. Janet Montgomery Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
has arranged for the marking of the
grave which contains the body of an
assistant surgeon of the Maryland line.
Smallwood's division. The monument
was furnished by the War Department.
1t is expected that a detachment of
regulars from Fort Myer will be at
hand. This will be the first grave mark!
ing by the Daughters in Maryland, and
especial interest is taken by members
of the society in the event. not only for
this reason, but because of the avowed
determination of many members of the
society to demonstrate that the pa
triotic purposes for which 1t was found
ed have not been lost sight of by mem
bers In the fierce struggle for the high
est offices in the society.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
NEW PADEREWSK|
PIECES IN VICTOR
NOVEMBER RECORDS
Ellen Terry, George Cohan,
and Numerous Other
Artists Represented.

Admirers Of the great Paderewski de-
clare he ia another member Of the
great come back" class, as evidenced
by the new November records Of the
Victor Talking Machine Company,
which include two new selections from
the wonderful fingers OF the great plan
list. Those who have heard the new
phonograph records declare that the
pianist has demonstrated that he Is the
same Paderewski as of yore.
Thousands of music lovers who have
never heard the pianist in person. will be
interested in the two new records.
prime fayorites of his concerts. They
are the graceful "Valse Brilliante," of
the Chopin group, and the familiar
"Minuet In G.
Paderewski will make other records
for the Victor Company.
Another noted artist, Ellen Terry,
makes her bow to the Victor clientele
this month. She recites portions OF her
Shakesperian repertoire for the victor
audience, forming an interesting and
permanent souvenir for future genera
tions.
A New Cohan Hit.
A potpourri of music numbers are al
SO included in the November Victor rec
ords, playing the gamut Of musical en-
deavor, from ragtime to classics
George NJ. Cohan contributes one OF hi
latest hits in his best rural dialect, en-
titled Hey, There. May There"
From Cohan humor to The Gre
alton" Haydn's oratorio, Is a far reach
but the latter promises to prove on
of the most popular of the new records
Grand opera numbers of the new Is
sue of records include Sammarco II
the "Rigoletto Soliloquy,' and Antoni'
Scott gives another delightful Neapoi
tan song.
Alma Gluck gives an impassioned al
from Louise" and Jeanne Gerville
Reache sings a Debussy air.
Scotch ballads by Evan Williams. ant
an Irish folk song by John McCor
! mack are other bids for Victor favor
Billy Murray, Walter Van Brunt, Adj
Jones, and Arthur Collins present popu
! lar numbers, including Billy" an
THE Red Rose Rag"
Two favorite yodels of George +
| Watson, are also featured.
Carmen" Martha" and Creation
are operas from which are chosen selec
tions by the Victor Light Opera Com
pany. w.,
The Victor Dance Orchestra, Pryor
| Band, and Victor Herbert's Orchestr
are other contributors to the medley o
music in the November issue of Victo
records, which promise treat to own
ers of Victors or Victrolas.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Physicians Fearful of
F. M. Tompkins' Injury

Fearing that Frank NJ. Tompkins, the
White House policeman injured by an
automobile, may be suffering from inter-
nal injuries of a serious character. con-
sultation of physicians was called this
afternoon to discuss the exact nature
of his case The condition of Mrs.
Tompkins, who was also run down by
the machine. is regarded as critical She
suffered a severe nervous shock beside
a fractured leg and bruises about the
body.
Thomas P. May, a plumbing con-
tractok driver of the machine that hit
Mr.. ahd Mrs. Tompkins as they were
crossing Florida avenue. at Rhode
Island avenue last night, is held at the
Second precinct station on a technical
charge of assault. 1t is alleged he was
running at high rate of speed. Mr..
Tompkins requested that he and his
wife be taken directly to their home at
1888 Third street northwest. after the
accident.
Mr. Tompkins is special policeman
detailed for duty at the White House,
where he has ben stationed for years
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Scotch Name Permits
Membership to Clan

Provided it is Scotch. there is much
in a name.
This Is the belief of members Of the
American Clan Gregor. which met yes
terday and decided that a Scotch name
Is sufficient for a claim to membership
in the society.
The following officers. all reelected.
since 1909. will serve for another year:
DR.. Edward May Magruder. chieftain
Caleb Clark Magruder. ranking deputy
chieftain; Jesse Ewell, scribe; John F.
McGregor Bowief deputy scribe; Caleb
Roberta Magruder Bukey. genealogist
Alexander Muncaster. chancellor; the
Rev. Ivan Marshall Green. chaplain
DR.. Stuart Brown Muncaster. surgeon
DR.. p. NJ. Magruder, Of Washington
now on his honeymoon in Scotland. sent
a cablegram to the clan yesterday. tins
Of Scottish pine. by Caleb Clarke Ma
gruder.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Boat Lincoln Used
To Be Coal Barge

A coal carrying barge will be made
out of the hull Of the old steamer
River Queen, which was burned some
weeks ago on the Potomac river. The
machinery in the boat will be remov-
ed, thoroughly overhauled, and used
on another boat.
The River Queen is one of the old
est ships on the river. 1t was launch
ed in 1864. during the civil war, and
was used by the Federal Government
as a transport. At the close of the
war the ship was placed in COM
mercial use. For years 1t was recog-
niZed as the handsomest boat on the
river. Because of its beauty, 1T was
selected to convey President Lincoln
and the peace commissioners from
Washington to City Point on the
James river, where they were to meet
a similar party representing the Con-
federate government.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
New York Priests to
Hold Mission Here

Priests of the New York Mission
Band arrivedin the city early this morn
ing to conduct three weeks mission
in st. Patrick's parish. The mission
will begin this evening at 1880 o'clock.
Services this week are for women.
Next week will be devoted to men OF
the parish, and the third week an effort
will be made to interest those who are
not members of the Roman Catholic
Church. This week and next the serv-
Ice will comprise a short Instruction,
the rosary, a sermon, and benediction.
Mgr. William T. Russell, of St Pat
tricks, sang high mass this murningg.
The sermon was preached by the Rev.
William J. Carroll
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Royal Arcanum Had
Week of Notable Events

Sidney I. Besseliever. grand regent Of
the District of Columbia councils of
Royal Arcanum. will visit Municipal
Council, No. 2136, at the Pythian Tenn
pie, next Wednesday night.
The presentation Of a watch to Mr..
Besseliever, a visit from Patrick F.
MCGOWAN, a supreme orator of this
jurisdiction, who made an address be-
fore Oriental council; and the compile
ton of the papers which will insure to
the survivors OF Rear Admiral Schley,
the benefits incident to his membership
in the order, were among the events
which made last week notable one in
Royal Arcanum circles.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Champ Clark Watching
Presidential Signs

Keeping an eye carefully to windward
to watch for any Presidential signs on
the political sea, Champ Clark is max
ing it plain that he intends to do moth
ing that will make the public mutinous
toward him because he is getting too
stuck up and undemocratic.
In remodeling the House restaurant
quarters, a private dining room is to be
reserved for the Speaker. Champs
friends say he won't use 1t.
They cite the fact that the official
automobile, worth 5000, lies idle In the
garage, and has since Mr.. Clark be-
came Speaker, and that the official din
ner service of the House sits in the
cupboard unused.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Rear Admiral Stockton
Praises FraternitieS

'Fraternities in a school like the
George Washington University, where
there is no dormatory life. are not a
hindrance, but are really a help. There
Ia no doubt but what the members OF
the existing fraternities will be able to
greatly assist the university. II they
will continue the same course which
they have travelled thus far this year"
In this way, Rear Admiral Charles H.
stockton, president of the George
Washington University. gave his stamp
of approval to the college fraternity, at
n smoker given in the fraternity house
of Sigma Phi EPSILON. 1902 Vermont
avenue, last night.
Or. Charles Noble Gregory. dean OF
the law school Of the George Washing.
ton University. also made brief ad-
dress. Refreshments were served.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
TAFT intent TO
\ REVIEW FLEET
j CAUSES BUsTLE
Navy Heads on Jump to
Change Arrangements
iEss. Of Maneuver.
Continued from First Page.l

by the commanding officer. the gov
er1or of California, and other digni-
talfes. The feet ut San Diego was aug
mented today by the arrival there Of
the cruisers Buffalo, Maryland, Oregon,
and Cincinnati.
BY nighlfall tomorrow the entire
American navy, with the exception of
the cruisers guarding American inter-
ests In the mediterranean and ship at
stations here and there IN the three
oceans, will be gathered in three COM
ponent parts, the Atlantic fleet, the Pa
cifc fleet, and the Asiatic fleet, COM
POSED of the vessels under Admiral
Murdock in the Yangtze river, China,
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Foes of tuberculosis
To Meet in November

November 13 is the date set for the
annual meeting of the Association for
the Prevention of tuberculosis, In the
assembly hall of the Public Library
Ninth street and New York avenue
northwest
Addresses will be delivered by Alex
ander NJ. Wilson. director of the Henry
Phipps Institute of Philadelphia. His
subject will be: THE Commodity's Re-
sponsibility for Tuberculosis" DR.. John
S. Fulton, secretary of the International
Congress on Hygiene, will speak on
Race characteristics in the TubeT-
culosis Problem" The president Of the
association. Former General George NJ.
Sternberg, U. s. A.. will preside.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Factories Crippled.

LYNN, Mass, Oct. 2).-The failure OF
shoe manufacturers and members Of the
Cutters Union to coEle to an agree
ment this week has resulted in several
factories closing down their stitching
looms for lack of material. Three firms
already have moved their cutting rooms
to ROStO on.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
Colored Suicide
Still Unidentified

The body OF the colored man who
committed suicide By jumping in the
river at the foot Of Fourteenth street
southwest a week ago yesterday is still
unidentified at the District Moryue. Tn
less the body is claimed by Tuesday, il
viii be turied In PotteTs Field.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
FUTURE RIXEY
TOCAUSE FIGHT
States Attempt to Place Former alexandria Banker in
State Asylum for Crim nal Insane Will Be Bit
terly Opposed.

in event one under indictment for crime.
shall be found insane. that he shall be
removed to the State institution
designated for the confinement Cf such
persons.
A meeting OF the creditors of the
Columbia Cotton Oil and Provision
Company, an Alexandria county concern
that recently was placed in the hands
Of receivers. was held before Walter U.
Varney, referee in bankruptcy, in the
rooms Of the United States Court yes
torday. An examination into the affairs
of the defunct concern disclosed per-
sonal property to the value of sl5s,c00.
For the reason that there is 800 GOV
bond issue on the buildings Of the com
pany, 1t was not listed, as il has not
yet been possible to determine the COM
pany's equity in this. The Obligations
of the concern are stated at $SO5, 600
After the claims of los creditors had
been filed. Leo p. Harlow was elected
trustee in bankruptcy, giving bond in
the sum of $4,000.
After q long illness, Mrs. Annie y.
Beattie, wife of Capt. Fountain Beattie
jr.. deputy collector of internal revenue
died last evening at her home, t22 Nor n
Peyton street. Besides her husband she
is survived by the following children:
Clay Beattie, OF Pasadena, Cal. Robert
Beattie of Fairfax county; Monta Beat.
Walter, Mosby, Mary, Leila, Annie. and
Lillian Beattic, Cf Alexandria. She was
siNty-fve years of age. Funeral serv.
ices will be held from ST. Mary's Cath.
oIic Church at o'clock tomorrow morn.
ing, Rev. II. J. Cutler officiating. Eur.
ial will he made at Falls Churcn.
TIE funeral Of James w. ChaunceS
" i'll teke place from his late residenc :
sos Duke street. tomorrow afternoon a
o'clock. the services being conducted
| Grace Episcopal Church. The service!
at the grave will be in charge of Poto
mac Lodge OF Odd Fellows. IF whicr
! Mr.. Cheuncey was a prominent mem
| ber.
Annual memorial services OF AleXan
dria Council, No. s, Fraternal order o
| Americans, as outlined in the program
, published in yesteldaN'S Times war,
The Washington times., 1911-10-29

Annual memorial services OF AleXan-
dria Council, No s. Fraternal Order of
Americans, rs outlined in the program
published in yesterdays Times, were
held at o'clock this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1911-10-29
FURRIERS


!. ANNOUNCEMENT! !
+ Mrs. R. NJ. Evans wishes to !
!. announce to her former patrons !
|. and the public, that she is pre- !.
I pared to repair and remodel fur /
!. garments of~an descriptions. !
|. PARLORS-7147 7TH ST. N. w. 7
The Washington times., 1911-10-29

in event one under indictment for crime.
shall be found insane. that he shall be
removed to the State institution
designated for the confinement Cf such
persons.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-07-13
Al Full Cash Value All Right

O. NJ. Fox, OF the Fidelity Trust Co.,
recently completed making summary
from the recorded transfers at the coun-
ty clerks Office, in connection with some
work he was doing for the government.
He found that of 100 transfers Of county
property the average amount given in
the transfer averaged with the amount
the same property was assessed in the
ratio of 81 to 81 10, the farm property
being assessed 10 cents higher hundred
than the actual valuation at sale. In
city property so instances we're secured.
and it was found that the assessment
was 80 per cent of the actual value
placed in the sale. The assessment as q
whole was one.tenth of per cent higher
than the property brought at actual
sale.-Sandpoint Review.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-07-13
When You Break Cut Glass.

An accident to cut glass invariably
plunges the owner of it into clouds Of
gloom, but often these clouds have sill
yer Innings. Before throwing the
pieces away examine each piece sep
arately and see If it could be cut down
into anything smaller Shops which
deal in cut glass usually have cutter.
on the premises. A case is told Of
bride who upon entering the dining
room arrived in time to see. but not
prevent, her maid from pulling instead
of pushing the extension table. and as
it separated in the middle several
pieces of valuable cut glass which had
been placed there during the cleaning
time fell through with crash to the
floor. 1t seemed hopeless accident,
but q rose bowl was cut down from a
decanter, following the pattern near
the neck, which had broken off: small
violet holder was cut down from a tall
vase, tiny sugar bowl from vinegar
cruet, and small bonbOn dish was
saved from a larger cut glass bowl
Woman's Home Companion.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-07-13
A Bleak and Barren Coast.

Bleak and barren Is the west coast Of
South America, where it is always
cloudy. yet never rains, where it is
chilly even up under the equator,
where never Tree nor a blade of
grass is to be seen-only the parched
and hunghy foothills Of the Andes.
swept with windrows of sand. and be-
hind them fleeting glimpses of the
towering peaks of the main mountain
chain. Probably nowhere else in the
world is there a seacoast Of equal ex-
tent so desolate and uninviting.
Harbors there are few or none. Co
quimbo, 200 miles north Of Valpa-
raise, and Callao are safe and Of COM
mercial value But, although there are
few harbors, there are many ports.
The Pacific ocean. true on this coast.
at least, to its name, makes it possible
for a vessel to anchor almost any
where to take and leave cargo by
means Of lighters. Loading and I'M
loading the lighters at the shore are
made possible by artificial breakwaters
or fortunate conformation Of the
land which affords shelter for small
craft.-New York Post.