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The Washington times., 1911-12-29
WATERBURY,, KNOWN
HERE AS SW|NDLER,
FOUND IN ENGLAND
Reported As Under Arrest In
Dover Under Name of
I John M. Ford.

NJules NJ. Waterbury, reported to be un.
der arrest In Dover, England, under the
fiame OF John NJ. Ford. is regarded by
the Washington police as one of the
cicvercst confidence men who ever in
raded the National Capital. Waterbury
was promoter Of the ], Rufus Wal
'inHford type. He selected big game
for his operations, but, unlike Walling-
ford. he failed to keep within the letter
of the law. and his transactions with
members Of Congress and ether promi-
rent Government officials about three
years ago, resulted in his serving moro
than year in the Atlantic peniten-
uAry-
According to the press dispatches
Waterbury is to be brought back to
New York to answer charges of swind-
ling. abduction. and assault
Opened Offices.
In 1908 Waterbury opened offices in
, Washington. and started publicity
bureau" supposed to be indirectly con-
nected with one of Sc big press associa-
tions. The scheme iic used 10 obtain
money from public men was unique.
He agreed to write sketches OF there
men. which were to appear in the big
dailies Of the country. A charge of
anywhere from 500 to $1,000 was made
to defray the expenses of having an
engraving" and photograph made into
q plate for use by the newspapers
These plates, which did not-cost more
than $S, were actually made. but so
Tar as learned, never got any further
than the shelves in Naterbury's office
Among those from whom Waterbury
obtained money were Senator julius G.
Burrows of Michigan; Ormsby McHarg,
Assistant Secretary or Commerce and
Labor. Congressman John "A. 4. Hull
~ IOwa, and Congressman Richard
Bartholdt OF Missouri There also were
said to have been a number of others
whose names were not brought into the
AFFAIR
e Released On Bond.
Waterbury was arrested on charge
Of obtaining money by false pretenses,
and was released on bond. He lost little
time in getting to New York, where he
became conspicuous along the Great
White Way" Then, when the case was
called for trial he failed to put In an
appearance. The Department Of Justice
took hand in the matter, and agents
Of the department brought him from
New York for violating his bond. He
was sent to the Atlanta prison y for
eighteen months. When released six
months ago he went to New York,
where, 1t Is said, he soon got in trouble
again. He then went to England.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
STAGE CAREER OF
BALTIMORE BOYS
gQU|CKLY N|PPED
Youths Came Here to Be Ac-
tors, and Stole Purse,
and Land In Jail.

With the glamour Of the footlights
completely dimmed for him, Nathan 8.
Full went from Police Court back to
his home In Baltimore today. The
boys father, who Is In the dry goods
business in Baltimore. appeared in
court and pleaded for his boy, and a
larceny charge against the lad, who
Is but seventeen years old, was dis
missed.
John Mcclure, who came to the city
with Full, Is still held on his plea OF
guilty of larceny until word comes
from his mother in Baltimore,
IT was the lure of the stage that
called the boys away from their
stage and thought that Washington
would ge a good place in which to
begin their careers.
A pocketbook belonging to Gather
Inc Houah, in the house where they
roomed. disappeared wAith $40 in ii.
The boys were arrested and Mcclure
pleaded guilty. Full received IS Of
the stolen money, according to the
story the two defendants told in
court.
FuiIs father promised to look after
him. The father further promised to
see Mrs Mcclure, mother OF the other
defendant and tell her Of her boys
trouble here.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Birth Anniversaries
For House Members

Two members OF the House are cele-
brating their birthday anniversaries
today. They are Congressman william
J. Fields, of Kentucky. who is thirty
seven years old, and congressman Peter
ty-nine years of age. Both are new
members of the House. Mr.. Fields being
Democrat and Mr.. Speers a Repub-
lican.
This also is the birthday anniversary
of Morley Roberts. novelist, who is
ffty-four years old. Mr.. Roberts is an
Englishman. He is the author of more
than forty books.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
George E. Newcomb
Buried In Arlington

The Rev. Charles Sontag officiated at
the funeral services for George Z. New
comb, who died December 10. at CrIs-
tobal, Panama, while on visit to his
son. Howard s. Newcomb, which were
held this morning at 10 o'clock at the
residence of his son, in Congress
Heights.
The ceremonies were i'm charge of the
Phil Sheridan Post, of the G. A. r..
and interment was In Arlington Gene
terry. Burial rites of the G. A r. were
held. The body of the aged veteran
reached Washington from New York
last night, after stormy voyage from
Panama.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
PRAYERS Fail As Aid
To Bringing Up Boy

At least two Of the many ways in
bringing up children were told Judge
De Lacy In the Juvenile Court, when
the mothers of Wesley Steele and
Hugh Finnesah explained their
methods.
The "gang" to which the boys be-
longsd had been robbing pigeon lofts
and making systematic tour OF
chicken houses. The boys admitted
their guilt. This charge was with
drawn and one OF disorderly conduct
entered.
II have prayed for the boy and
pleaded with him." said Mrs. Steele.
''and I have no way of making him
mind me-" ...
II told Hugh" said Mrs. Finnegan,
that ! would break every bone in
his body II he didn't keep away from
that gang.
Judge De Lacy evidently favored
the FinneRan method, as he ordered
Hugh's detention with the Children's
Board of Guardians for one year,
v hile he sent steele to the Reform
School.
"Perfect" Ice Cream-Best Dessert
A <x.Ia l.,S
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Columbia Club Will
Give a Stag Party

Members of the Columbia Country
Club are eagerly looking forward to the
Christmas stag party at the clubhouse
tonight.
Those in charge have promised un-
usual entertainment. A large Christmas
tree will be the center of attraction for
the 200 members who are expected. In
all, 500 presents have been made up,
and many surprises are expected
Refreshments will be served. w. j.
Eynon, r. ]. Beall, and E. s. Smith
have charge of the frolic.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29

$I.as Baltimore and Return, Baltimore
& Ohio. every Saturday and Sunday.
All trains both ways, both days. in
Guiding the Royal Limited.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29

"Perfect' Ice Cream-Best Dessert
Phone order.-Advt
The Washington times., 1911-12-29

SI.as to Baltimore and Return,
Saturdays and Sundays. via Pennsyl-
vanria Railroad. Tickets good to return
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except Congressional Limited"
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German Orphans to
Have Christmas Treat

The children OF the German Orphan
Asylum will have their Christmas exer-
cises on Sunday. and efforts are being
made to get a large number of contribu-
recitations and will receive gifts. But
attractive features for older persons are
planned. The afternoon, beginning at
2:30 o'clock, and evening will be OBJ
lum. Persons desirous of aiding the
orphans are urged to communicate with
members of the committee. comprising
the following: Martin Wiegand, chair
man; Fred Imhof, Adam Schneider. J.
Selbig, c. Rammling, A. Levy, J. Mem
berg, G. j. Bessler, Philip Dittes.
Charles Jacobsen, j. Kolb. G. B., Pitt,
Charles Botsch, Emil SPAIN. c.. Bell
Barthel.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
The "Milk-Fedn Seal on Chickens

is an absolute guarantee of superiority
Look for II when buying poultry al deal
ers'. Golden & Co, wholesalers, s22-92s
La. ave.-Advt
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
Handbook Cases Held
Over for Conference

The preliminary hearings of the seven
men charged with handbook making,
set for today in United States Police
Court, were continued. No new date
has been fixed for the cases and the
defendants have not pleaded to the
charge against them.
Assistant United States Attorney
Ralph Given said today that a confer
ence between the Government and coun-
sci for the defendants will be held and
a day agreeable to both parties will be
fixed upon. The bonds Of $1,0OO fur
nished by each of the men continue un-
I'll the preliminary hearings.
The men under charges are Fred
Voght, Era Collins, James Green, Ed
Vogt, Ezra Collins. James Green, Ed
win e. Spear, and Joseph Walker. They
We're taken in a raid made from the
United States district attorneys office
The evidence was Jointly secured by
that office and the Department of Jus
tiCe, ii is understood. The arrests were
made two weeks ago and the defend
ants then secured bonds.
Acceptance of bets ranging from 81 to
IS from four men are the alleged Of
fenses. One count is charged against
each Of the defendants.
The cases may not reach Police Court
until after the vacation season is ended.
Counsel for the defendants seek delay
until early fall, and the Government, II
is believed, will accede to the request.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
ODD FELLOWS PLAN
GREAT SHOWING At
INTERSTATE PICNIC
Ten Thousand Members
From District and Nearby
States to Join at Pen Mar.

A joint celebration and fraternal re-
union August 10 at Pen Mar, Pa, is
planned by 1000 members of the In
dependent Order Of Odd Fellows, includ-
ing between 800 and 1000 from the Dis
trict.
A special train has been chartered for
the District members. who will make an
impressive showing at the reunion. The
grand lodge officials Of the District Odd
Fellows will accompany the local excur-
sionists.
Odd Fellows from Pennsylvania,
Maryland. Virginia. and West Virginia
will be present at the interstate picnic,
for which an extensive and interesting
program has been prepared.
Representative George W. Norris. OF
Nebraska. leader Of the House "insur-
gents" will be the orator of the day.
Representative Norris is prominent in
the Odd Fellows Of Nebraska. Other
speakers will be Ex-Governor warfeld,
Of Maryland. and the grand chaplain Of
Maryland.
Women from each lodge In the inter-
state Jurisdiction will be decorated with
the degree Of chivalry at the exercises
The decorative ceremonies will be in
charge Of the Baltimore canton. assisted
by the cantons of Washington. York.
Hagerstown. Cumberland. and Winches-
ter.
Many bands have been engaged to at
tend the celebration. the Washington
ians planning TO take one and possibly
two bands.
The Washington delegation will leave
on its special train at a. m. August
10. stopping at Takoma. Gaithersburg.
Royd's and Brunswick. They will travel
by way Of Weverton.
pr. Edgar D. Thompson, grand war
den Of the Odd Fellows lodges of the
District. is chairman Of the local ex-
rursion committee. Other members are:
W. H. Earnest. D. A. DuGan. H. J.. An
dresen. o. w. Wyatt, F. Z. Seitfert. !.
r. Schwinger. W. K. Sellers, ". F..
Clapp, W. J, Layarre. George F. Wood,
r. q. Searle, f. n HcpewelI. J. H.
Crew. John Taylor. G. 8. Johnston. I.
D. Phillips. A, B; Gray. w. J. Hone,
Yoakley. Ray Pumphrey. Mrs. Estelle
Yoakley. Mrs. Annie Grigsby, Mrs:
aura McChesney. Mrs. Josie Ison. and
Mrs. Dell Kistler.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
Capital MethodistS
Go to Camp Meeting

-Four hundred Washington Methodists
are at Washington Grove Camp near
Gaithersburg for the annual camp meet
ing. which is TO begin on Thursday.
Prominent ministers of the District
and Baltimore will fill the pulpit daily
and no one speaker will preach more
than once.
DR.. A. w. Rudesill, recently returned
from Madras, India, will give a daily
Bible reading in the Vesper Temple at
the head of Grove avenue. At o'clock
daily Mrs. Rudesill will hold special
services for the children at which music
will be the main feature. Roy Nc
Cathran is to be director Of the camp
choir, assisted by P. c. Meyers and the
Hamline Orchestra.
Louis P Heiston, District president of
the EpWorth League, is arranging for
the great rally August 10. DR.. n. II.
Holmes, of Pittsburg, and General Pres
ident H. S. Omohundro will be among
the speakers. Harry Craig, of Dunn
barton, and Mrs. NJ. E. Dorsey, of the
county. are already at the camp, hav-
ing been tent holders at the first meet
ing held in the grove thirty-eight years
ago.
These, with Edward FN Simpson, Of
Foundry; William r. Hunt, of Gorsuch.
and J. r. Riggles, of Wesley Chapel,
are the sole survivors of the pioneer
promoters of the camp.
Among the Washingtonians registered
at the Grove hostelry are the following:
E. K. Macdonald, F. A. McKensie, Mrs.
Crime, Mrs. S. Z. Thomas. NJ. F. Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs. Freckey. Mr.. Openshaw
and family, B. S. Platt, James o. Reilly,
Mrs E. J. Barden, Earnest Hathaway
and family, Mrs. A. H. Thompson, H.
NJ Doolittle, Mrs. B. Braddock Cramer.
William H. Houghton and wife, Mrs.
Brian, Mrs. Hauser, Mrs. Carrie Ober,
and Prof. Court Wood and family.
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Funeral of w. F. Brown
To Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services of william Francis
Brown. sixty-six years old. lifelong
resident Of the District of Columbia,
and for the last thirty-three years an
employe of the Department of the In
terror, will be held from st. Martins
Church tomorrow morning at o'clock.
Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Gene
terry.
Mr.. Brown died at his residence, So r
street northwest, after an illness Of
several months, the immediate cause OF
death being arterial sclerosis. He Is
survived by two daughters. Miss Cath
crime 1. Brown, and Mrs. William K.
Harlow, of this city; by sister. Mrs.
DR.. George N. Perry, and a brother,
Edmund Hendly Brown, also Of Wash
ington.
Mr.. Browns parents and grandpar-
ents were born in Washington, his
family being one Of the oldest in the
District. He was born in Georgetown,
but at very early age went to live
with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Brown, at the old Brown home which,
till a few years ago. stood at the cor
ner of Eleventh street and Pennsyl
vania avenue. His grandmother taught
one of the first schools ever held in the
District, a private one. held in what
was the old First ward, on Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
Examinations for Food
Inspectors to Be Friday

In response to the request of the Dis
trict Commissioners, the United States
examination August to establish list
Of eligibles for appointment as SAM
tary and food inspectors In thel Health
Department. The pay of an inspector
Is from $500 to LOO year.
Applicants must be between the age
of twenty-one and forty-five years, citt-
gems of the United States, and, during
the three years Immediately preceding
ras,dsnts ae ~ the nistrtct ReSore nsr0 ngo
mission TO enter the examination is
granted, applicants are required TO sub
NIT satisfactory evidence to the Health
Officer of having had not less than five
years experience In the handling of
meats, poultry, game, fish, vegetables,
and fruits. At present there is one
vacancy In the list Of sanitary and food
INSPECTORS.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01

Excellent quality-in fact, our
special 121zc" Huck Towel offered
at lie for tomorrow only-House-
keepers Day.
These towels are heavy quality,
and have red borders.-1st floor
Linen section.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
YOUNGEST OF FOUR
SMITHS IN SENATE
OBSERVES BIRTHDAY
Ellison D., of South Caro-
lima, Reaches Forty-hfth
Year in Busy Life.

One Of the four Smiths IN the Senate
of the United States is celebrating his
forty-fifth birthday today. Senator FL
lison DuRant Smith or South Carolina
Is the particular member of the Smith
family in celebration.
Senator Smith is coming to be regard
ed as one of the old members of the
Senate in respect to service. He has
been in that body for three years. AS a
matter Of fact, he is one Of the young
est men in the upper house. and he is
one of the few men IN that body from
the South who were born since the close
of the civil war.
He was born August l at Lynchburg,
S. c. He entered Wofford College, Spar
tanburg, and was graduated from there
In 1889. While in college he distinguish
ed himself by winning gold medals in
debate, science, and literature. And his
old habit of being on nand every time a
sharp debate is stirred up still clings to
him.
Senator Smiths political career began
in 1885, when he was elected to the
South Carolina legislature. A few years
later he came into prominence as the
organizer of a movement taat resulted
in the formation of the Farmers Pro-
tectiwe Association, and, later, of the
Southern Cotton Association. He work.
ed indefatigably in the interest of the
farmers and cotton planters Of the
South, and he has delivered speeches on
cotton all the way from South Carolina
to New Orleans and back again. His
addresses at national conventions Of
cotton planters attracted attention, and
the result of the prominence thus gain
ed enabled him to Secure the nomina-
ton for the Senate from the democrats
Of his State. His majority was the
largest ever given any candidate Tor
Senator in the State.
If there is one subject tnat Senator
Smith knows better than anyone else in
Congress, it is cotton. He is an author
ity on cotton growing and cotton manu-
featuring. He rode into the Senate on
a cotton bale, and he never misses d
chance to talk about cotton in that
body, though he does not confine his at
tention to that, and taxes a lively in
terest in everything that happens. Just
now he is the only active Senator from
South Carolina, Senator Tillman being
i'll at his home
The three other Smiths in the Senate
are John Walter Smith of Maryland,
William Alden Smith OF Michigan. and
Hoke Smith of Georgia. Hoke has not
yet taken his seat in the Senate, but he
will do>so in December.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
Two Awarded Use of
City's Public Scales

Until August 1. 1912, Hymena Stear-
man and B. B. Earnshaw will have the
exclusive use of the public scales, eight
of which are located in different Sec
tions Of the District. The use of the
scales is sold at auction to the highest
bidder The bid of Mr.. Stearman of
81. .0S0 for the use Of seven scales was
the highest received. B. B. Earnshaw
bid SIS for the use of the scales at
Eleventh street and Virginia avenue
southeast. The scales are used in weigh
ing hay, straw, fodder, oats. and live
stock. A charge of from 10 to so cents
load.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01

These are in size 90 inches, linen
Centers. some plain. others with
drawnwork decoration. and all have
broad band Of Renaissance lace
centerpieces, and the price but
49c.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
Where Hubby Put His
Foot in Wrong Shoes

Mrs. De Bride was entertaining call
ers. After they left she remarked to
her husband:
Il hope they didn't see my walking
shoes lying there: they would think me
untidy If they did"
"Oh, If they saw them they probably
thought they were mine," answered her
husband, in a consoling tone.
And she hasn't spoken to him since
Tit Bits
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
CASTELBERG'S SPECIAL SERW(

of o
Phone
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
Robert Barnes Buried.

The funeral Of Robert Barnes, sew
enty-four years old, a veteran of the
civil war, who for number Of years
had been in the National Soldiers
Home, was held at Philadelphia today.
Barnes, who was a private during the
war, served in the army five years, en-
listing In October, 1858, and receiving
ON honorable discharge October lS, 1858.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
s11.oo Niagara Falls Excursion.

August 4th, Baltimore & Ohio Route.
Special train leaves Union Station, 7:45
a. m. Cheap side trips from Niagara
Falls. Liberal stop overs returning
Other excursions Aug. %, Sept. s. and
%. Oct. 6th.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-08-01
"Milk- Fed" Chicken Dinners

are daily becoming more popular in homes
demanding the best. Ask your dealer for
milk-fed chickens-look for the seal. Col
den & Co.. wholesalers. 922-92S La. ave.
-Advt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-01-27

dent Of the Society, who was a
member of the legislature of 1863,
stated that after the passage Of
the bill locating the University at
Lawrence, Hon C. V. Eskridge
came to his room in the hotel at
2 o'clock in the morning and be-
sought help to locate the State
Normal School at Emporia, saying
that he would not dare to 90 HON
without something to offset EN-
pOria'S disappointment at his fail
ure to secure the state university.
He got the help, and EmpOria has
the great State Normal School.
The Agricultural College bill,
locating that great state institu-
ton at Manhattan became a law
enc day before the passage of the
University bill. The partisans Of
Manhattan seemed to have feared
to risk a vote on the University
bill until their measure was Sc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-01-27

cure, lest Lawrence should yet
control enough votes to take 18th
the University and the Agricul-
tUral COLLEGE,. e.
For many generations the great
Universities of the world have
stimulated and promoted q large
measure Of the progress Of the
peoples thew served. Their pres
ence has steadied the Advance,
men. while. their work has devel-
opel capable leaders, Present
tendencies and moral and relig-
ious influences in increased meas
me 30 the Intellectual force which
Las constituted and produced very
much Of the difference between
the most enlightened peoples. and
those below them. States peSSeS-
sed of modern universities are dis
tancing those less fortunate by
amounts not measurable in dollars
University Press Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-01-27
BIG BARGAINS IN. land.

No 37-l6o acres nice good smooth level land about
y miles from Cimarron price $3.50
No. 25.-l6o acres 9, miles from Cimarron, all in
cultivation s. acres in wheat which all goes with the
place. Price $4,000 can give long time on 81, SEQ
No 26-I6o acres, miles from town. Price 90, 800,
half cash. .a %
No az-sio acres good. level land no Improve
ments. Price $3.50
No. $3.50 acres extra fine land, about miles frors
Cimarron, and miles from the Ford Countsline,
Price sI2.oo per acre.
No. 1870 acres, Al miles from .Cimarron 200 .
acres in cultivation balance fenced and crossfenced
good Groom house, barn for head of horses sgood
granary large Corncrb with driveway through CENTER
good we'll and windmill some young fruit trees This
IS bargain. Price s22.5o per acre. o.:
No 3o-64o acres, 24o acres in wheat which all goes
with. place, a good Groom house. good barn, and
number OF other out-buildngs. This is an extra fine
place, on mail route and phone line. Price s23 90 per
acre. 5e
No. 3L-453 acres 5 miles from CimarIon J. or
4-room house, barn. good cement cave well and wind
MILL $50 acres of this land is choice alfalfa ground
This is all river bottom land Price $1,000 per acre.
No. $500 acres 500 acres in cultivation balance
in pasture fenced and crossenced about 400 acrestn
wheat good groom house, large barn with hay-fork
granary, chicken-house mIk-house with cement tara
in it, wells and windmills, one-fourth Of mile u
school, on mail route and phone line, 81 miles from
Cimauon, and miles from small town on railroad >
This is an ideal home, about or Q acres Of alfalfa
Price $500 per acre 90 g
have an number of other places Lcan show you if
none ofthese suit For particulars write