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The Washington herald., 1911-07-03

| Representative 6isson. Of Mississippi,
who introduced q resolution on Saturday
authorizing an inquiry into the OWNERSHIP
Of land contiguous to the Capitol grounds
which is about to be purchased ny the
government. appears to be Of the opinion
that probe into this affair will bring
forth many interesting facts.
The sisson resolution win be reported
promptly by the House Committee on
Rules
The suggestion contained In the reso-
luton that members Of Congress are in
terested In this deal has created some
thing Of stir, and there is reason to be-
lieve that the scope Of the inquiry may
be broadened.
While the Sisson resolution makes no
direct charges 1t specifically sets forth
that the committee OF inquiry shall ascer-
tain whether any Representatives in Con-
gress or members Of their families are
interested IN the land in question.
1t is understood that information has
been placed In the hands OF Representa-
tive sisson that members Of Congress are
personally interested in the land. and he
proposes to get at the facts.
Inquiry made yesterday discloses that
while the land involved runs up into the
millions In value It is held by a COM
paratively few owners A large part of the
tract Is controlled by the Real Estate
and Improvement Company, a Baltimore
concern, which acts as a holding COM
pany for the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road This company came into possession
OF the land through purchases Incl
dent 10 the construction Of the new Union
Station.
Long at Investigation.
Vice President Sherman, Representa-
tive Cannon, former Speaker, and Elliott
Woods, Superintendent OF the Capitol and
Capitol Grounds, comprise the commits
sion that has charge Of the negotiations
looking to the acquisition of the property
by the government. They have been
busily at work on the project for several
months.
According to the friends of Mr. Cannon,
the commission has come TO the conclu-
sion that practically all of the offers to
sell to the government are excessive.
The lowest offer made, It was said
yesterday, came from the subsidiary Of
the baltimore and Ohio road. 1t pro-
posed to sell Cor the actual amount paid,
plus taxes and interest at the rate of
per cent on the investment
Part Of the property is owned by the
estate Of the Rte Representative Joseph
w. Babcock. OF Wisconsin, who was for
many years chairman OF the House Com
mittee on the District Of Columbia, and
part of 1t is controlled by prominent
Washington business men. !
According to Representative SIsson,
much Of the land Is held in the name OF
banks and trust companies. While Mr.
slsson does not say so in direct terms,
he appears to believe that these COM
panies hold title for others. The resolu-
ton directs the committee to ascertain
for whom these titles are held by vari-
Gus banks and trust companies.
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The Washington herald., 1911-07-03
RIVERDALE, MARYLAND


nght built IN Kitchen
designs paper furnished with best
monthly including principal interests add
.
Lurs Fids from the Treasury service Of
The RIverdaIe Park Company
The Washington herald., 1911-07-03
LOCAL MENTION.
ExCURsIONs TO-DAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company:
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Poiu
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6:5 D. m.
Steamer Charles Mecatester for Mount vsrnot
and Marshall Hall leaves Sesenth street wharf At
A. m. and go p. m. daily except Sunday.
Steamer St Johns leaves Seventh street wharf 70,
Colonial Beach at p m.
Steamer for New River View leaves Seventh stree,
wharf at 10 q. m, 2 and D. m. daily.
Btear1er leaves Seventh street wharf at d M. 10,
forty-rils moonlight trip on Potomac.
Cans from Fifteenth street and New YORK ayenu,
every quarter hour for main entrance Zoo park
Chevy Chase. and Remington.
weshingfon, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railway Operates sixty three limited trains each IA,
between Washington and Baltimore, leaving Pr.
tsenth street and New York avenue on the hon,
and half horr Also trains TO Annapolis ave min.
afes after the hour.
Cars from 18th and n streets northeast direct to
National Training School and Bladensburr
Chesapeake Beach train schedus m railroad coluunn
Take New York avenue columbia Linel street c.r
For additional information phone Lincoln iela
Washington Ba;timcrp and Annapolis Eecsric
Raflruad In connection with steamer Annapolis fo7
Chs1apeako Bay and TolchcsteT Beach leaves M
tenth street ane New York aleuus At Il - .. n.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-03
PiIErimase of washington EIks.

The Washington delegation Of Elks to
attend the annual convention at Atlantic
City next week will leave here next SUM-
day. Great preparations are being made
for the entertainments OF the delegates.
Grand Secretary Robinson is en- route
from Dubuque. iowa, and viii establish
his headquarters on Wednesday, while
Grand Exalted Ruler Hermann and his
staff win arrive on the following day.
EIks who are not representatives are to
be admitted to the floor Of the Grand
Lodge this year for the. first time. L,
Is said that $1,000 Elks will attend the
convention. The leading candidates for
the position Of grand exalted ruler are
Col John p. Sullivan. Of New Orleans;
Charles r. Rasbury. Of Dallas. Tex, and
Arthur Moreland, Of New York.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-03
URGES UNIVERSAL PEACE.

Rev. o. g. b. Pierce, Taft's Pastor,
breaches Against War.
Universal peace, in which ali nations
might be saved the expense Of armed
protection against possible war, was
urged by Rev. U. g. B. Pierce. pastor
Of All Souls Church, yesterday morning.
He did not conflne his sermon to this
topic. He predicted that the day will
come when the powers Of the world will
turn their attention to thoughts of de-
velopment and power without thought of
bellIgerency.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-03
START ON HONEYMOON.
Parents Surprised at News OF Wed.
ding Kept Secret.

or more after their wedding, was begun
by Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Claude King
yesterday. Their parents did not know
of their marriage on May 80 until they
were on the eve Of departing for theil
wedding trip yesterday.
The bride was formerly Miss May IrenC
Hoffman, of 1223 Sixth street northwest
and the bridegroom is the son of C. E
King. Of 1903 Fourteenth street northwest
The secret marriage was undertaken
purely as a lark. Mr.. and Mrs. King
VIII spend their honeymoon at Norfolk
end other points in Virginia and Mary.
land.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-03

Hope for w. n. Bright,s Recovery
William H. Bright who has been III
at his home. 11s q street northwest, Is
reported to be improved. He was able
to sit up yesterday and physicians ex-
pressed hope for his recovery.
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RIVERnALE, MD.

IT. Edward Clarke, T. Edward Clsrke,
jr., Andrew Eckard, W. Beweley. ].
I'd LAbbey, tr.. R. v. Rittenhour, NJ. P.
Lynch, ]. P. Nelligan. Ray Pumphrey,
D. NJ. sheehan, J. McMann. H Wilson.
H Belt and w. L Belt.
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Attorney FaRue Improved.

Joseph R. Fague, the Washington at.
torney who for. the last week has beer
III Of acute indigestion, was reported &c
be improved yesterday and may recover
completely within the next few days.
Mr.. Fague is past master Of Federal
Lodge, No. /, B. A. A. NJ, and resides al
1856 Tenth street northwest
The Washington herald., 1911-07-03
|SISSON INQUIRY
| CAUSES A STIR.
Representatives Sought In
Capital Land Deal.
BABCocK OWNED PROPERTY

Estate OF Former Chairman Of
House Cemmittes InvOIved-PrObe
May Unea=th strange Transactions.
/ Banks and Trust Companies Be-
hevsd to Hold Title for Others.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-03

Extra! Chevy Chase Lake, July
Marine Band music afternoon and even
ing. Grand concert-dancing. No charge.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-03

Cofonnfion To-day nna To-morrovv
Virginia. Ninth, = and G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
SYRUP FACTORY HAS BEGUN WORK New Industry Opened Up
 Here Quitely PLANS FOR FUTURE Plant Has Capacity of 1000 Cases of Canned Syrup Daily-Field
 for Alabama Farm
 Products
PLANS FOR FUTURE

Birmingham arms are always open for the reception of worthy industries. Small industries are especially welcome.
 An important small industry has just established itself in Birmingham without the blowing of trumpets or even a news paper announcement. It came while the people were looking the other way, con- tempating the antics of the legislature. the gymnastics of tariff revision and the dynamics of 1911 baseball fermentation, and spent something like s30,000 in get ting a plant in shape for operation.
 This new industry is the Southern Syrup company. The plant is located at Mo- 1922 Avenue E and is new throughout. The plant consists of a handsome brick of fee and packing house with ample stor- age rooms, boiler house and other equip ment. Everything is new and is just now being put in operation for the canning of fine Georgia cane syrup.
 It is a branch of the Southern Syrup company of Montgomery that has been in operation in that city for the past seven years.
 The plant is located In Birmingham for the purpose of supplying the growing demand for the products of the plant In North Alabama and adjoining territory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

Montgomery, April 22.-(Special)- Governor O'Neal this afternoon issued q proclamation calling for a celebration of Mothers Day" In Alabama, Sunday, May IA. The proclamation follows:
 "Whereas However, citizens of Ala bama may differ as to politics, religious inclinations or any other subject, we are all united on one subject and that is the love we owe our mother, whether living or dead; and,
 ''Whereas, In nearly every state in the union the second Sunday In May is now being observed as a day on which to pay some special attention to our mothers, or to their memories;
 Therefore, I, Emmet ONeal, gover- nor of Alabama, do hereby designate and proclaim Sunday, May 14, 1911, as Mothers Day" and suggest that it be observed In all homes and in all churches by the people of this state. On such day the almost universal cus- tom Is to wear a carnation or a rose emblematic of purity and love.
 'It is further suggested that the vari ous churches throughout the state ar range suitable programme for Mothers Day" and that each person
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

See our new stock of electric fans. Just received.
 BARBOUR F., H. & F. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
LOCAL OFFICER
 WRITES OF ARMY
 WORK ON BORDER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE I,


 -~~~~-~-~~-~~-- -->-~--~--------------~ oners were treated humanely and that -combatants were always warned be- fore a fight.
 He admitted, however. that they were getting their arms and ammunition from and through the United States. and that the assembling of the troops had prac- tically cut off their source of supplies. He insisted that the movement was all di- rected against the insurerctos and dra- matically exclaimed, Why did the United States interfere? You have prac- tically destroyed in "A hours what VIC have been trying 24 years to gain."
 Expect Election Soon
 The possibility of the United States troops crossing the border is much dis cussed, and while no one seems to know when. or why, there is a preva- lent opinion that Inside of 90 days tho troops will be on the Mexican side of the line. This, of course, is merely an opinion. but one that was persistantly expressed.
 While there Is much war talk" afIoat In San Antonio, the people generally are no more disturbed at the situation than are the people of Birmingham Business Is going on in the same old way, with a hot municipal campaign on the side; and notwithstanding tho thousands of troops and thousands of visitors. the city is meeting the situa- ton apparently without extra effort. The maneuver grounds are part of Fort Sam Houston, which is the larg- est army post in the United States. The troops are encamped about a mile from the regular post and there arc from 10000 to 12,000 soldiers in the vast city of tents.
 The troops consist of two brigades of infantry, one brigade of cavalry, two regiments of artillery, one battiiion of signal corps, hospital corps and other organisations to complete an army.
 There are also three aeroplanes at- tached to the division.
 This is the first time in many years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
TOLL AND TROUBLE
 FOR COMMISSION The Railroad Commission Is Again on Uneasy Seat
 Over Quarters

Montgomery, April 22.-(Special.)-Ihe railroad commission of Alabama is on-the anxious bench The members of this commission want to know whether or not they will be compelled to vacate their me quarters at the capitol to make room for other state departments.
 When the question of locating the new ly-created court of appeals first came up Governor O'Neal asked the railroad com mission to look for other quarters. Be- fore other offices were found, however, inc governor rescinded his former order, and told the commission to hold It's quar- te.s until further instructions
 Members of the commission thought that this indicated that they would not be compelled to move, and as result they were considerably elated over the change of affairs. The elation was not allowed to continue, however. for the governor again informed the commission to look for other offices.
 This second order was received several days ago, instructions being to the effect that the railroad commission should va cate their offices by Thursday last. It was further understood that the convict department, which is on the third floor at the capitol, would be transferred to the quarters occupied by the railroad commission, allowing the court of ap- peals to occupy six offices on the third floor.
 The railroad commission does not want to move. though unless the governor re- vokes his order they will probably be required to look for othsr offices. Just where this important department will be located. in the event they are forced to move, is not known, and neither do the members of the commission know. It is safe to say, though. that they are still hoping that they will be able to retain their present offices, which are regarded as extremely well adapted to the needs of the department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

and also for the purpose of becoming established in the most important manu- featuring center in the south.
 The officers of the company are R. D. Quisenberry, president Frank McPher- son, secretary treasurer; W. R. Johnson. local agent and Julius Ormand, sales agent for the Birmingham office.
 MT. Johnson is in charge of the local plant is busy getting things under head way Packing and shipping have already begun. This being the first syrup pack ing plant to enter this district makes it of special importance and the permanent manner in which the company has con- structed it's establishment with modern equipment is most commendable.
 "We will have a capacity of about 1000 cases of syrup per day and will employ 10 or more men when the plant is in full running order,' said Local Agent John son yesterday
 'The syrup which we reboil and pack is secured from South Georgia planters with a little scattering purchases from South Ala abama planters. As good syrup can be produced in South Alabama as in Georgia but somehow the farmers of that section have not yet realized their op- portunities in this respect
 "A few small patches of cane in South Alabama have demonstrated that as fine cane can be grown and as profitably as in the neighboring state. The cane grow CTS of South Georgia are getting rich and the plapters of Alabama are over looking 8 rare opportunity.
 ''We have also prepared to pack sor- ghum syrup if we can get the material. Fine Sorghum can be grown in almost all sections of North Alabama and this plant will provide a profitable market for all that can be grown if the farmers of this northern section can be induced to grow the cane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
GIVES PETIT JURIES
 STRAIGHT LECTURE

Tuscumbia, April 22.-(Special.)- Judge Charles P. Almon, presiding over the circuit court in session here, has made some straight talks to the petit juries about their obligations under the paths they have taken. with the re- sult that there has not been an ac- quittal during the week ended today
 Ode Olive, young white man, was convicted by jury of assault to mur- der and will be sentenced by Judge Almon. Olive shot and seriously wounded Frank Miller while the two were on a hay ride with a party.
 Jim Ashmore, white man, pleaded guilty of arson and was sentenced to 70 years in the penitentiary.
 A number of boot leggers pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition laws and were fined $50 each. A six months coal mine sentence was also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

Drill, boots and saddles, 7:25 a. m Assembly, 7:30 a. m.
 Recall and stables, g a. m. Drill (dismounted recruits), 10:55 a. m.
 Assembly, l. a. m.
 Recall from dismounted drill 11:30 a. m.
 First sergeants call, 11:45 a. m Mess call, 12 noon.
 Fatigue call (police), 1 D. m. Drill boots and saddles, 1 p. m. Assembly. l p. m.
 Recal from drill, 2:30 D. m. Stables and water. 3:30 p. m Guard mounting or parade, first call <:25 p. m.
 Assembly, 43o p. m.
 Adjutant's call, 4:50 p. m.
 When there Is parade 1t will be an- nounced. Guard mounting will be im- mediately after parade.
 Mess call, 5:30 D. m.
 Retreat, first call, 30 minutes before sundown.
 Assembly, 25 minutes before sun down.
 Retreat, 20 minutes before sundown. Tattoo, g p. m.
 Call to quarters, 9:45 p. m.
 Taps, 10 D. m.
 SATURDA-
 Inspection, regimental. boots and saddles, S:30 a. m.
 Assembly. $40 a. m.
 Adjutants call. a. m.
 SUNDAYS.
 Church call. 9:15 @. m.
 Church call. 6:45 D. m.
 After each mounted drill or exercise orses will be groomed.
 Horses will me fed grain at a. nl.. and will be fed again at noon, by the stable guard. In hot weather they will be watered at noon. The writer was assigned to Troop A, Eleventh cavalry, and was accorded ev- cry courtesy and consideration at the hands of the officers of that organiza- ton, and 1t Is not fulsome flattery or ,dle praise to say that finer body Of officers and gentlemen never com Inanded troops in ,..ls or any other land. They represent the highest type of American manhood: their soldiery bear ing and strict attention to duty stamp them as leaders whom any troops would be willing to follow and this applies to al lthe branches of the service The militia officers had great op- portunity in the way of military ex- perience and gained much reliable in- formation and data that will prove of much benefit should the state troops be called into service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
GRIEF FOR SON
 CAUSES HER DEATH
Assyrian Woman Starves to Death Following Her Sons
 Drowning

Montgomery, April 22.-(Special) )7-Mrs. Annie Unice, an Assyrian. living at 1T Catoma street. literally starved herself to death after the drowning of her son In the Alabama river on April 13 last.
 The young man was Sam Unice. He drove horse into the river and the cur rent caught him and carried him down, and his body was not recovered until sev- eral days afterward.
 While the remains were in the river the mother sat upon the banks of the stream hoping for its recovery.
 The death certificate reads, "died of hamilton and heart failure, the primary cause being her refusal to partake of nourishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

that so large a body of regular troops "as been mobiiiZed and they are get ting a practical training In field ser vice utterly impossible under any other conditions, and as a result d we'll trained army of seasoned soldiers will be ready to meet any emergency that might arise.
 Health of Troops
 Probably the greatest triumph of the movement is the health of the troops. There is less than one-half of one per cent sickness. which beats the worlds record for so many men in the field, discounting the record of the Japanese.
 This is due to the vigilance of the medical department. the splendid sys- tenn of sanitation and the care of the troops by the officers in command.
 Every man in camp, from the general to the rawest recruit has been given the typhoid germ inoculation, and the total absence thus far of typhoid feysr is an eloquent testimonial to its ef ficiency
 The cook houses and kitchen are rig idly inspected by the medical officers and the smallest scrap of food or trash of any description lying around brings down on those in charge the severest oensure. No garbage cans are main- teined for every morsel of refuse is burned up. Each cook house has an in- c'neratOr. a pit several rect deep, lined with stones in which a wood fire is maintained both day and night, and every particle of refuse is burned; even the greasy water is evaporated.
 The stables or picket lines are cleaned with the same scrupulous care and every precaution taken by the army authorities to prevent disease.
 The food of the men is bountiful and eXcelently cooked, fresh meat. white bread baked on the grounds. and an abundance of vegetables and coffee.
 The discipline of the troops is the subject of much favorable comment It is excellent and notwithstanding the fact that San Antonio is very well sup piled with saloons there has been prac- .jcally no disorder or disturbance. The soldiers are behaving splendidly and not a single case of "rowdyism" has been reported
 day with the many drills and duties and as each regiment has been re- oruited to it's war strength the rock 'es' are being put through their paces and are being made efficient rapidly. The following list of service calls will show the many duties the men arc called on to perform:
 Reveille, first call, $50 a. m.
 March, a. m.
 Assembly, 6.05 a. m.
 Mess call, 6:15 a. m.
 Fatigue call (police), 6:45 a. m.
 Sick call, 6:45 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
CRANE STARTS
 MORE TROUBLES

Washington. April 22.-tspecial.) )-In the distribution of committee chair manships. the loyal republicans are greatly distressed because Senator Crane of Massachusetts cannot be in- duced to take the chairmanship of the committee on postoffices and postroads, to which he is entitled by seniority. Senator Crane is chairman of the com mittee on rules, and were he to take the chairmanship of the other commit tee, he would have to give up rules and that he refuses to do
 But, by refusing to accept the chair manship of the postoffice committee, Crane renders 1t inevitable that 1t be given to Senator Bourne, who is a bit- ter enemy of the administration and of the Postmaster General, and the chief sponsor for the LaFollettee presidential boomlet. No postmaster general rests on bed of roses, but the way of MT. Hitchcock, when he becomes dependent on Senator Bourne for his appropria- ton bill, will be thorny indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
WORK STARTS ON THE
 NEW Y. M. C. A. TOMORROW

The starting of the work on the Young Mems Christian associations new S200,010 building tomorrow morning is a vital period in the history of that organiza- ton and the event will be suspicious. At 9 o'clock tomorrow morning the board of directors, building committee, finance committee and board of trustees will as- semble on the site of the new building. Prsident Munger has been requested to throw the first shovel of dirt and the dl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
Southside Baptist

Dr. George B. Eager, formerly pastor of tfe First Baptist church of Mont gomery, but at present member of the faculty at the Theological seminary at Louisville, will preach this morning at the Southside Baptist church, the ser vices beginning at II o'clock. pr. Pres ton Blake, pastor, will preach at the evening services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

rectors, building committee and others will follow his example and thus publicly inaugurate the beginning of this splen- did building.
 All the committeeman who assisted in the memorable campaign for securing the funds for the building. all the sub scribers and members and friends of the association as we'll as the general pub lie are invited to be present.
 The contract calls for the completion of the building by February 1, 1912