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The Washington times., 1911-07-25
Salvation Navy to Be
In Capital in August

Washington will be visited about the
first week in August by the launch,
Jerry MacAuley, comprising the Saliva
ton Navy, and having on board a corps
Of officers of the Salvation Army, and
services will be held at the wharves ,on
the Potomac river daily.
The ship was given the Salvation
Army by Lee Gilbert, a celebrated archi-
tect of New York for the purpose of
spreading the gospel among seamen.
fishermen. and others who live on the
coast, and who have not the oppOr-
tunity of attending religious meetings.
Among the officers coming to Washing
ton are Major Nels Erikson, of Phila-
delphia, and wife, who is a singer;
Henry Newry, an envoy in the army,
and Ole HalvOrsOn, a Norwegian, who
has been sailor for thirty years. This
week the ship is at Baltimore. and next
week will visit the ships along the Chesa-
peake bay, and the officers will go
aboard the vessels and along the shore
preaching the gospel to men the
churches do not reach.
The new project by the Salvation Army
has proven a great success so far.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
PEACE DOVE FL|TS
TO TROUBLED HOME
Of THE BLESSINGS
Husband Withdraws Notice
About His Wife's
Debts.

NEW YORK, July 25.-The dove OF
peace, with one wing broken. perched
over the doorway OF George A. Bless
ing's fiat, 221 West Twenty-first street.
It was not always thus. Only a
fortnight ago Mr.. Blessing published
an advertisement to the effect he would
not be responsible for debts incurred
by his wife.
In the personal columns this morning
appears this notice:
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
The notice Of d !. George xai5iess a; Blessing;
New York World newspaper July 8,
1911. not being responsible for debts
Contracted by my wife, Annette
Catherine Blessing, I withdraw, be-
ing unduly Influenced at the time.
'I don't know anything about .un-
due influence said Mr.. Blessing No
body bosses me. DO What l mink ID
SOh. yes; you know about undue in
interjected Mrs: Blessing, a
handsome, MISUNDERSTANDING woman
juncture. You know that my daugh-
ter, your stepdaughter. hypnotized you
into publishing that first advertisement.
1t was undue influence pure and sim
pie; that's what It was"
Maybe 1t was," said Mr.. Blessing
TdlneT "edhLy'
you bet II was" returned Mrs. Bless
ing, without manifest elaton over her
admission. Il know all the
tricks. "My daughter hypnotized you
into putting in that advertisement. She
wanted all her stepfather's money. You
kept giving her money continually"
well, / did so only because she Is
your daughter" said George.
Say, rather. you did 1t because you
could not help It," returned Mrs. Bless
ing. Then to the reporter:
Il don't blame George; he was hyp-
Noticed, he couldn't help It. So: made
him go down to the World and put in
the second Advertisement. George didn't
mean to 60 against me. We're getting
old and want to live in peace"
That's right" nodded the old gentle
man. My wife's a good woman. She
helped me make my money. I don't
want any trouble
"Coo-coo"' went the dove Of peace,
but not very loud.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

NEW YORK, July 25.-John Johnson.
weather-beaten seafaring man. master
OF the good coal barge William w. en-
tered the East 126th street house yester-
day to say that some person or persons
to him unknown had willfully. felont-
ously, and maliciously taken and carried
away and converted to their own use
his pet embsSmed snake.
Have the boys look for It," he said;
'the William w. hasn't seemed the
same since the snake was taken.
Captain Johnson said that while cru1s,
stormy night fifteen years ago he found
and killed the snake. He caused IT TO
be preserved in alcohol. between which
fluid and certain kinds of snakes there
exists a perfect affinity, and since tnat
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
BARGE ROBBEDOF
AMASCOT SNAKE
Captain Appeals to Police to Help Him Find Embalmed
Reptile, Which He Kept in Bottle for Many Years
and Looked Upon as Taisman

COT. Although he has owned It If
Leen years, he was unable to tell off,
snake are. but he insisted that II was
srch remarkably beautiful reptile that
any policeman would recognize It on
The lieutenant at the desk conveve6
to the policemen the sad news of Can
tain Johnson's bereavement and be-
sought them to look high and low for
the snake. The thief or thieves carried
inurned fifteen years ago, and the poIice
suspect that already the outfit has been
sold or pawned. They think that some
naturalist who spends his fpare time as
a. steVedore stole the snake, and the
clubs and cafes where longshoremen re-
sort are being watched in the hope that
at least one Of the snakes to be seen in
these places will turn out to be a real
Cne
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
J. F. Flaherty Funeral
To Be Held at Church

The funeral Of John Francis Flaherty.
who died at his late residence, 2307 l.
street northwest, Sunday morning, will
be held at st. Stephens Church tomor-
row morning at o'clock.
Mr.. Flaherty had been employed for
some time as a plate printer at Copen-
haver's shop, on F street
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
Ewes Hurt in Bad
Spill From Bicycle

Falling from his bicycle in front OF
his home, 1o17 Seventh street northwest,
this morning, John c. Ebmeyer, hfty-
six years old. struck on his face, driv-
ing pieces of broken glass from his
spectacles into his eyes. He was taken
to the Emergency Hospital. and the
glass removed by the physicians, II
was said his sight will not be affected.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
ONE DEAD, THREE
INJURED AS TRAIN
H|TSAUTOMOB|LES
Railroad Employees Arrested
For Negligence in Long
Island Tragedy.

KEW YORK. July 25.-An electric
train Of the Long Island Railroad. go
Ing at highest speed past a grade cross
ing at Wufield. where the gates stood
wiie open. struck two automobiles that
were running side by side. killed one
man and seriously injured two women
and chauffeur.
One Of the women. Mrs. Charles H.
Goddard, wife. of the president OF the
tween life and death late last night In
hcr apartments at the Plaza Hotel.
The man who was killed was Peter
F. Horn. manager of the Queens Aero
plane Company.
The other woman was Mrs. John j.
Gilroy. daughter-in-law Of former May
or Thomas J. Gilroy. OF this city.
This chauffeur was Charles Wasley, OF
Whitestone.
AS a result Of the accident three rail-
road emDluyeS are under arrest. They
are Harry Lefferts. the engineer OF the
train; Harry J. VALLEY, gateman at the
crossing where the accident occurred,
aid Gateman Miller. whose duty 1t was
to signal Valley whenever train was
cLmiug around the bend DIT that point.
But by no means satisfied with these
arrests, the relatives of the injured
women declared at the Plaza last night
thEt immediate action would be brought
against the officials of the Long Island
railroad. Thomas Gilroy, jr., speaking
for tie family, said he hoped that in
diLtments for criminal negligence could
be obtained against these officials.
The accident was one of the most de-
plcrahle in the red history of Long ISL
and grade crossings Mrs Gilroy had
heyn visiting Mrs. Goddard in White
stone Yesterday the two went motor
It was a minute or two past noon
when half a dozen machines drew up
before the closed gates a the crossing
to await the passing of westbound
freight OF the cars three figured in
the exciting events of the next few
seconds. They were the Goddard ma
chine, driven by Charles Wasley; the
car owned by Willis Mccormick, son
of ex-United States Senator Mccormick
of Montana, the only occupant of which
was Mr.. Horn, who lived at 353 West
ll7th street. and the machine of Surro-
gate Daniel Noble.
AS the gates went up one car shot
across in safety. The Goddard ma
chine and the car driven BY Mr.. Horn
started to cross the tracks abreast just
as the express train, under cover of
the freight, rushed up.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
Veteran, Here to Push
Pension Claim, Dies

james Powers, seventy-one years old.
Of Morristown. Pa, a veteran OF the
civil war, died this morning in the
Emergency Hospital from asthma and
exhaustion. Powers came to Wash
ington several days ago to see about
pension and was taken Ill at the
temporary soldiers and sailors home.
301 c street northwest, where he was
stopping. The police have wired rela-
tives in Morristown OF his death.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.

ANASOSllab ~ ~ JCbA a.
The passage through this section at
night, bound for the city markets, Of
numerous produce-laden conveyances
from adjacent points in Maryland and
the District, is ordinarily a common
sight at this season of the year, but
the present is a noticeable exception.
The wagons have dwindled in numbers,
due to the long drought. and reDorts
from the farming sections indicate that
II will be late in the season, IL then,
when the farms will send to the city
anything like their normal output of
produce.
There is a scarcity Of cabbage po-
tatoes, tomatoes, ETC., as well as fruits
and berries, and the men who till the
gardens in this section, as well as IN
Maryland, are hoping their late crops
may fare better from the weather
standpoint than did the early ones.
Men who formerly had plenty OF
produce to send to the Washington
markets, even shipping It to other
cities, report a scarcity now.
The committee named by the Anacos-
tia Citizens Association TO work In con-
junction with a committee from John
A. Logan Post, No 13, Grand Army OF
the Republic, for ceremonies in Anacos-
tia September 30, when two public flag
raisings are to be held, reports 1t has
obtained a pole seventy-five feet high.
This is to be erected in Logan Park.
A baseball game played at Congress
Heights has netted sum OF money,
and the association is to have night
at a moving-picture park in the interest
OF the cause.
The Grand Army portion Of the affair
will comprise a fiag-raising at the Epis-
copal Home for Children, with milf
tary display.
There was a meeting Of the Epworth
League OF the Congress Heights Meth
odist Church last evening in the resi-
dence of Mrs. Stephen Wright, In Mich
oils avenue. to make prepara tons Tor a
lawn party. It will be held on July u
and & t.,
lows: T. Haswell Magruder, president;
Walter Ballard, first VICE president;
Miss Marguerite Duvall, second vice
president: Miss Helen GUIDE, secretary;
Miss Sadie Reeves, treasurer.
The Rev. Merritt Earle, the pastor Is
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
Salvation Army to
Give Musical Program

A musical program will be given at
the Salvation Army hall, 9O6 Pennsyl-
vania avenue. tonight, at s o'clock. The
meeting will be in charge Of Col. Rich
ard Holz, of Philadelphia, assisted by
Brigadier Atkinson, also OF Philadel-
phia, and Major and Mrs. William Scott.
of baltimore.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
| LABORERS BODY IS
FOUND LYING BY
RAILROAD BRIDGE
Lawrence Bright Killed,
Probably While Crossing
Trestle Near Alexandria.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, JULY 25


His skull crushed. the body Of Law
renee Bright. laborer, was found ly-
Ing under the railroad Iidge crossing
Mushpot road. just north of this city. at
about o'clock this morning hy Officers
Garvev and Rawlett. 1t is thought that
Bright. in attempting TO cross the tres
tie, was struck by a Southern train and
thrown TO the road underneath. a dis
tanCe Of about twenty feet.
DR.. Ashton. at Del Ray, coroner Of
Alexandria county. was notified. and Or
dered the body removed to Wheatley's
undertaking establishment, in this city,
where an inquest will be held.
So far. no persons have been found
who witnessed the accident, nor is any
thing known TO account for Bright's
presence in that vicinity. He lived at
1856 Duke street. and was unmarried.
Convicted of brutally kicking and
heating Charles. the eiGht-year-old son
ot 1. 3. Beavers. 4 fine of $50 was i'm
posed upon Richard Williams. colored.
IN police court this morning. Williams
made the rIea that he had been con-
stantly annoyed by small boys in the
neighhorhood. and his rage got the best
of him.
Fire, caused by a bolt Of lightning,
totally destroyed the two-story frame
house on the farm at Wellington Sta
ton, four miles south of this city, own
ed by Daniel Thompson. Edward Mel
son, superintendent Of the farm, who
occupied the house, was sitting on the
front porch with his family, when, after
a binding flash, he saw flames issuing
from the rear of the house. He made
Intellectual efforts to quench the blaze
until seeing that his efforts were use
less, when he devoted his attention to
saving the household effects.
Lyndell, the four-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Pettey, living
at 10 North Royal street, is suffering
from burns on the arms and body,
carbolic acid, which she found on her
mothers bureau. DR.. Thomas Gibson
was at once summoned, the mother in
the meantime applying first aid reme-
serious.
Capt A D. Davis. living at sos
Prince street, died this morning, fol-
lowing a short illness. He was for
many years a conductor on the electric
line.
John G. Marshall, a lahorer, aged
seventy-two years, died at his home, 20
Northwest street. He is survived by a
wife and several children.
DR.. s. B. Moore, coroner of Alex
sndria city. has summoned a jury to
hold an inquest over the body of the
unidentified COlored man which was
found floating near the King street
wharf June 26. The inquest will be
held at : o'clock tomorrow evening
at Wneatley's undertaking establish
ment.
The lot on the east side of Royal
street. between Queen and Princess
streets, has been sold by Hugh L.
Strider to H. T. Beach & Bro.
A meeting of the city council will
be held this evening. at which time
II is expected to appoint a board of
fire wardens and designate a physi-
clan to the poor.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

Mr. ana MTS. Janice MCSdul6y, Oh
Congress Heights, have made up a
party of fifteen young people, and will
go to Colonial Beach, where they have
rented the Mt. Rose Cottage for the
remainder of the season.
Miss Marg gccrIte DuvaI, of Alabama
avenue, Congress Heights. is a visitor
in Detroit, Mich, where she will remain
several weeks.
A lawn party will be given on the
grounds of the Baptist Church in Ana
costa by the Ladies' Aid Society, of
which Mrs. Edgar Balderston Is the
president.
James R. Narrower, bicycle police
man In the Eleventh precinct. was
compelled to leave his duties yester-
day. owing to injuries to his left leg.
which he hurt a few evenings ago
when he was called to pursue Andrew
Gonzales. the Cuban who had cut his
wife's throat.
Narrower struck his leg as he
mounted his bicycle.
A. L. Lucas, who has been en- duty
in No. precinct, has been transfer
the vacancy caused by the death of
John B. Ais. He has been assigned
to the Twining City district and be-
gan work there yesterday.
Sergt. Charles A. Stevens. Of the
Eleventh precinct, Is in Atlantic City
for a week. Samuel NJ. Frazier, who
accompanied him, returned home yes
terday.
Mrs. I. w. Blackburn, widow OF DR..
blackburn, late pathologist at the
Government Hospital for the Insane,
has returned from Alumbank, Pa,
where her husband was buried
Charles r. Burch, supervisor at the
Government Hospital for the Insane,
has returned to duty following his an
nual vacation.
Miss Lillian Amos Is a Baltimore Wis
itor at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth
Nelson, in Shannon place.
Shannon place, near Chicago street, is
undergoing improvements. but on ac-
count of the backing up of a large
amount Of water the latter highway will
have to be filled in near the Anacostia
police station.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
Fortune of Octogenarian
Left to Youthful Wife

NEW HAVEN. Conn, July 25-Burr
s. Peck. eighty, whose marriage a year
ago to a woman fifty-six years his
Junior. caused a break between him and
his mother. aged 100 died today, leav-
ing a fortune Of 10000 to the young
wife.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
Boy Admits He Broke
Into a Grocery Store

Rudolph Hurd. a colored boy Of six
teen years. 4G91a Eighth street SOUTH
vest. admitted in Juvenile Court that
he had broken into the store of Alex
ander Johnson 4$3 Eighth street south
west. on SATURDAY. night. and had taken
SOL and five packages OF cigarettes.
The property was recovered with the
execution Of cents and enc cigarette.
ITurd was sent to the National Training
School during minority.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

To Insure Getting Perfect Poultry
Insist on having Golden & Co.'S Milk
Fed chickens. Always fresh killed, ten
der and delicious. At leading dealers
-AdVt.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

You Can Depend on Chickens
bearing Golden & Co. s "Milk-Fed' seal
they're naturally superior IN flavor and
tenderness, and are always fresh killed.
Ask your dealer for Milk-fed Chickens.
-Adyt
The Washington times., 1911-07-25
TRUCK CARAVAN Is
MISSING THIS YEAR
Usual Procession of Farm Produce Laden Wagons
Through Anacostia Not Noticeable, as in Former
Seasons-Drou ght the Cause.

concluding a series of sermons based
on every day occurrences in life. He
will conclude the sermons Sunday.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

$500 to Harpers Ferry and Return,
July q, Baltimore & Ohio R R. Trail
leaves Union Station $50 a. m.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. James McCauley, Of
Congress Heights, have made up a
party of fifteen young people, and will
go to Colonial Beach, where they have
rented the Mt. Rose Cottage for the
remainder of the season.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

Miss Marg gIcrlte Duvall, of Alabama
avenue, Congress Heights. Is a visitor
in Detroit, Mich, where she will remain
several weeks.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

Miss Lillian Amos is a Baltimore vis-
itor at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth
Nelson, in Shannon place.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

The lot on the east side of Royal
street. between Queen and Princess
streets, has been sold by Hugh L.
Strider to H. T Beach & Bro.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

A lawn party will be given on the
grounds of the Baptist Church in Ana
costa by the Ladies' Aid Society, of
which Mrs. Edgar Balderston Is the
president
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

Charles r. Burch, supervisor at the
Government Hospital for the Insane,
has returned to duty following his an
nual vacation.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

Capt. A. D. Davis, living at SG
Prince street, died this morning, fol
lowing a short illness. He was fol
many years a conductor on the electric
line.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

DR.. S B. Moore, coroner of Alex
andria city. has summoned a jury to
hold an inquest over the body of the
unidentified COlored man which was
found floating near the King street
wharf June 26. The inquest will be
held at : o'clock tomorrow evening
at Wneatley's undertaking establish
ment.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

Shannon place, near Chicago street, is
undergoing improvements. but on ac-
count of the backing up of a large
amount of water the latter highway Will
have to be filled in near the Anacostia
police station.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

John G. Marshall, a laborer, aged
seventy-two years. died at his home, 20
Northwest street. He is survived by a
wife and several children.
The Washington times., 1911-07-25

Mrs 1 w. Blackburn, widow of DR..
Black kburn. late pathologist at the
Government Hospital for the Insane,
has returned from Alumbank, Pa,
where her husband was buried.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-24
Musicai.

WALTER DAVIS, PIANO TEACHER
$500 month. Phone 2693
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-24
Money Loaned.


Small Amounts Loaned on furniture
etc. Mrs. Howell, 22O4 Texas. Phi. 2116.
WANTED-Intelligen hustling and
reliable men who can sell a high
class proposition to people who wish
to borrow money at percent. This
is one OF the best sellers on the mar
ket and agents can make a good in
come. For further particulars call or
write to John II. Taylor, State Agent,
THE AMERICAN LOAN AND INVEST
MENT CO., 410 Caples Bldg, Ell Paso,
Tex.
MONEY TO LOAN AT PERCENT.
VIII you let 20 or 40 cents a day
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We have helped thousands to own
their own homes and will help you
II you Will adopt our plan. Write
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FL Paso. Tex
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-24

And you will obtain a good home
Modern pressed brick cottage, ROOMS
hall, cemented cellar, south front 9
full lots $4,000. small cash payment,
balance long time easy payments.
A GOOD VALLEY TRACT.
ia acres all fenced, go acres in al
water from the Leesburg dam On
Dona Ana ditch, 1 4 miles from rail-
road station Farm equipment of
horses, wagons, plows and other i'm
PIGMENTS go with place. Can be bought
on easy terms
A PLEASING OFFER
One OF the incest room residences
on Arizona St Strictly modern
throughout Large hall, also COOL
rooms in basement s4750 will now
buy this.
FINE BUILDING SITE.
Dandy corner in Sunset Heights
Paved street on one side: has retaining
walls. sidewalks and curDIng. Price
reasonable.
GET YOUR FIRE INSURANCE
FROM Us.
We also write Livestock Auton,o-
bile. Liability and Plate Glass Insur-
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SEE Js FOR BONDS.
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Angelus Hotel Building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-24
MESILLA VALIEy-soS m Az .cpr
CLOSE TO LIS en- rr6xIrS N =. -4.

MESILLA VALLEY-s25.OO AN ACRE.
CLOSE TO LAS CRUCES. N. NJ
It's one of those opportunities. The
OLD Mexican owner has died recently
ana the estate must have money to
pay the debts. $50 ACRES choice river
STU bottom lands, in so acre tracts
If you prefer. This is on the RIGHT
SIDE of the river (same as Las Cru
ces), and is not the inaccessible land
advertised. from $35 to $40 per acre
without bridge, but a fine proposition.
YOU CAN'T TOUCH ADJACENT LAND
FOR TWICE THIS AMOUNT. Call soon
about thfs.
IL. c. BAILEY LAND CO.
Valley Land Headquarters.
$40 Mesa, Orndorff Hotel Building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-24
VAUGHN AND ROSWELL. MAT
PASSENGER ROTTTE

Automobiles leave Vaughn, daily ~
S;4s a. m. arrive at Roswell 9 D. M
Leave RosWeu 1890 p m, arrive a
Vaughn $50 p. m. Baggage allowance
100 pounds Rate for excess bagraee
is $500 per 100 pounds
We are equipped to carry any kind
or trunks or baggage, up to 1890
pounds. Special rates are given FOR
excursions. for eight or more passen-
gers. For further information write
the Roswell Auto Co.. Roswell. N M.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-24
Wanted Situations.


LADY STEN Expert
enced and reliable, desires position.
Address Miss NJ, care Herald.
WANTED - Position, general store.
Arizona or New Mexico; am expert
enced, reliable and capable. E. 8,
care OF Herald.
NEAT HOUSEKEEPER wants position
in west: New Mexico, near station.
Address SO n. Campbell St, room 4
Ell Pas0, Texas.
WANTED-By practical nurse. the,
care of an invalid lady or child. or
any nursing, well recommended
Write POI, Herald
MIDDLE AGE MARRIED MAN wants
management Of ranch; straight sal
airy or part crop and part salary; ex-
perienced in irrigation, clearing and
leveling land: giltedge references o.
O.. care Herald.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-24

SOutn DOund train connects With
southern Pacific west bound train No.
1. leaving Lordsburg 1857 a m. noun
tain time
South bound train connects with IN
Paso & Southwestern east bound train
for FL Paso. leaving Hachfta 11-43 a
m, MOUNTAIN time, and with west
bound train for Douglas and Bisbee.
leaving Hachita at 11:10 a m, noun
tain time
A. 7. Thomson,
Traffic Manager. Clifton. Ariz-
Feb. IT, 1911.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-24
JeWeler.

Watches cleaned. Soc; mainsprings.
SOC $500 pvt for old gold. 207 S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-24
Medical.

AMERICAN SPECIALIST-74 CONNER
clio. Juarez.