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The Washington herald., 1912-05-24
TO CONVERT WORST" SLUM.
Beautiful Park VIII Replace No.
torions WnI6w Tree Alley.

beautlIui fark Will hepiace No.
toriOus wIE6w Tree Alley.
Willow Tree Alley. recognized by the
police and settlement workers as one OF
the worst slum districts in the National
Capital, will soon be converted into an
interior park. The alley is between Third
and Four-and-a-haIf and B and Streets
Southwest within a short distance of the
Capitol Building.
II was announced yesterday that work
on the conversion OF the alley into a
park will commence as soon as the Jury
appointed to award damages resulting
from the condemnation of property makes
its report II is expected that the re-
port will be filed within a week or ten
days. Congress has appropriated y7s,VUV
for the acquisition Of the territory by
the District
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24
Friday Special in
Momen's Lisle Vests

Women's Swiss Ribbed Lisle
Thread Vests, low neck and no
sleeves; daintily hand-crocheted
fronts; an exceptionally good quail
ity.
Special price, 25c each.
Main hooT-F s.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24
DISTRICT POPULATION, $4,000.

Police Census Completed and an In
crease of $4,000 Is Expected.
1t is estimated by Maj. Richard Syl-
vester, Superintendent of Police, that
the total population of the District will
be shown by the police census to be ap-
proximately $4,000 The enumeration
has been completed in all of the pre-
clncts and the results are now being
compiled.
The last police census, taken in 1909.
showed the population of the District to
be approximately $4,000. It is believed
that during the three years, the popula-
tion has increased by 1000
Stylish weddings Demand Finest
Carriages. Phone Downeys, 1870 L st
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24
Asked to Find Husband.

Postmaster General Hitchcock was yes
terday asked to ascertain whether John
Gawley was drowned in the Mississippi
floods in letter from Gawley's wife. who
lives in Portland, Oreg. -..
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24
Friday Special in
Girls Dresses

A lot of Percale Dresses, light
and dark shades, made long waist
effect, with high or low neck and
long sleeves; sizes 6 to IA years.
$1.65 each. Were $2.95.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24
Friday Special in
Turkish Bath Towels

A large lot of Turkish Bath
Towels, subject to imperfections in
manufacture, consisting of oil
spots, dropped threads, and similar
defects, which will not decrease
the wearing quality or the value of
the towels in actual service
Marked at about one-third less
than regular prices. Sold only by
the half dozen.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24
BAND CONCERTS TO-DAY.

By United States Soldiers Home Band.
John S. NJ. Zimmerman. director, at
band stand. from OF SD O'Clock.
PROGRAMME:
March. 'ohicer Of the Day''............Han
Overture, 'Zampa". .Herold
Two original song
tal Aloha oe! Aloha oer'.. Queen In
Cbl Take Ne to Thy Heart Again" .BaHs
band arrangements h5 Zimnemaun.)
Selection, Martha Flotow
Rag intermezzo. The ChanticIesr"...
--....-...................... .Gumbls
Excerpts from Robin Hood" DE Koren
Waltz suite. "sourire d'Anil" C"Ap-l
Finale, The AdFenturer'' .Dyer
The Star spangled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24

Miss May Elizabeth Kehoe, daughter OF
Mr.. ". J. Kehoe. was married yesterday
afternoon at : o'clock to Mr.. George
Nicholas Ray. The ceremony was per-
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24

Baroness Korff. daughter of Rear Ad-
miraI Van Reypen. was the guest OF
honor at a picnic and luncheon given at
der Britton.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24

The Naval Attache OF the French EN-
bassy and Viscountess d'Azy Will spend
the greater part Of the summer on a
tour OF the West Indies Panama, Cali
fornia. and Colorado, leaving early next
month.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24

The United States Minister to Belgium
and Mrs. Larz Anderson are expected at
their home. in Brookline. Mass, to-mor-
row for a summer visit
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beale Mclean
and the latter's mother. Mrs. Thomas
F. Walsh, will go to the Mclean villa
at Bar Harbor next month to spend the
summer.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24

The Siamese Legation. which has been
for many years at the Arlington Hotel,
has taken possession Of new quarters at
the Shoreham. The legation will be
established later at East Gloucester,
Mass, as usual.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24
Coat Department

Second hoOr-Eieventh st
The Washington herald., 1912-05-24

Mrs. Richard Townsend is spending q
few days In New York. with her son-in.
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Peter
Goelet Gerry, and will return here to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
MAI. M'|NT|RE AT HEAD
Jackson Democratic Associa-
ticn of District Is
Reorganized.

The Jackson Democratic Association of
the District of Columbia was reorganized
at a meeting in OLD Masonic Temple last
night, attended by about 200 local demo-
Gratis. The association is the second old
est democratic organization in the coun-
try. the oldest being Tammany Hall.
Maj. William Cranch McIntire called
the meeting to order. He was elected
president of the association by an over
whelming vote TO succeed the late James
L. Norris In an address Maj. McInt!re
eulogized the association, which was or
Ganized in 1898. 1t has always supported
the democratic nominee for President.
The following other officers were elect
ed: Jesse l.. Whitaker. first vice presi-
dent; j. Fred Kelley, second vice presi-
dent; Frank j. McQuade. third vice presi-
dent: John G. Campbell, fourth vice presi-
dent; Frederic B. Keefer. secretary, Ed
ward Spottstoow White, financial secre-
tary; Thomas r. Holden. treasurer. and
John j. Purcell. sergeant-at-arms.
A committee to arrange parade In
Baltimore at the time of the national
was appointed by the chair
man, consisting of Frederic B. keefer,
chairman; John J. Purcell and Walter J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06

of the Nixon National Bank at Reno and
the Tonopah Banking Corporation at
Tonopah. New. He was always a leader
in irrigation projects in the state of
Nevada. many of them being of great
benefit to the people Of the state in gen.
eral
senator Nixon was state chairman Of
the silver party in Nevada, and MEM
her of the state legislature In 1850. In
100, he came to Washington as United
states senator from Nevada. He was re-
turned in 1911. ana would have served
until 1917 in that capacity had he lived.
Senator Nixon was a member OF the
I-nion League Club. the Bohemian Club.
the Pacific Union Club of San Francisco
and the Chevy Chase and Metropolitan
clubs of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
To ASK IMPEACHMENT
OF JUDGE HANFORD
Representative Berger Will
Take Steps in 0Ieson Nat
uraIizatiOn Case.

Impeachment proceedings against Judge
uanford Of the state of Washington. be-
cause of the Leonard Oleson incident.
whereby the latter was deprived of nat
9ra.ization papers on the ground that he
s a socialist, are promised by Represent
alive Victor Berger of Wisconsin. the
socialist member of Congress. MIR. Be--
ger says he intends to ask the House to
institute an impeachment case.
Mr.. Berger received a letter from At
torney General Wickersham yesterday
afternoon, which has strengthened his be-
lief that Judge Hanford Is in the wrong
The letter follows:
Mr.. Victor Berger. House of Represent
atives.
My Dear Mr.. Berger: After you left
yesterday 1 found upon investigation that
the department had already caused in
quiries to be made into the case of which
you spoke to me-namely. the proceeding
in the western district of Washington ia
cancel the naturalization certificate o,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06

Savings and Trust Company the balance
of their deposits still due.
The amendment specifically provides
that the commissioner of the Freedman S
Savings and Trust Company shall pay to
such of its depositors as were hereto
fore held in slavery in the United States
or who were the descendants of such per-
sons and whose accounts have been prop
eriy verified and balanced the balance
due them less the dividends already paid.
None of the accounts which We're so d.
transferred or assigned is to be paid. and
there is special provision against agents
for claimants from getting a large part
of the amounts to be paid to individual
depositors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
Always Use NeWbro'S HerpiCide
For the Hair During Hot Weather
It Keeps the Scalp Clean and the Hair Beautiful

way. The dead. dull appearance characteristic
OF serm-infestcd hair is repia .cd by the shine
and lustrr. the beauty and simmer of true
hair health
To be assured of results always insist upon
having genuine Herpcide II kills the germ
that causes dandruf. prevents the hair from
falling out and stops itching of the scalp.
There is nothing Just as good
Herpicide Is sold in so cent and 81 90 sizes
everywhere. Your dealer will supply you and
absolutely guarantee 1t to do as claimed OF
refund your money. Applications obtained nj
the better barber shops and hair dressing par.
Tors.
Send 10 cents In postage silver for sample
tie and booklet telling all about the hair. to
the Hcrpiride Co.. Dept. :, Detroit Mich.
oDonnells Drug Store. Peoples Phcy. are
'pecial Agents,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06

Now is the time 10 begin the use OF Ne"
bros Herpic.de. Summer is here ana Is
during the warm months that the dandrun germ
does its most destructive work.
Be warned in time. The germ that CAUSES
dansiruT Is rcspecser Of persons The
head resting upon aristocratie shoulders Is as
OMEN TO attack from this germ those In
humber spheres. The germ Is there working
industrolsly and destruc;iyely. throwing DIP tue
scarf skin as evidence. The hair ~ dull.
brittle aud lacks hster. The hair hubs are
diving ono by and the dead. dry hair Is
dropping out. This is what the dantrnn germ
j. doing To- the hair 81 nine hundred ami ninety.
nine psrsons out OF every thousand.
As a pgcServcr and cultivator OF the hair
nothing l. equal to Ncwbro's Herpicide. u
gives tn, hai~ a srap AMI life. radiance as'
l..u..anes t.iat can te obtained in 10 o;iiti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
DEATHS REPORTED.

The following deaths have been report
ed to the health Office in the last twenty
four hours:
William Ludgate, 76 years, 1873 Clifton
street northwest.
Clara Schansten, f. years, 14S0 Chaplin
street northwest. :
Bessie l.. Hodges, 81 years, George
Washington University Hospital
Anna NJ KoontZ, 80 years. GIG 18th
street northeast.
George Frederick, s years. Providence
Hospital
Frank Brown, u years. 61o u street
southeast
Jennie 3. Wood, 81 years, Garfield Hos
pital.
Albert r. Yates, 10 months, pa 2Sth
street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
Brief Services This Afternoon.

Brief funeral exercises will be held this
afternoon at Senator Nixon's late resi-
dence on Woodley lane. at which Rev.
L. G. B. Pierce, chaplain of the Senate
and pastor of All Souls Unitarian Church
VIII of1iciate. President Taft is expected
to attend. as are large number of SEN
BODY Will be taken to the Union station
to be sent to Reno New, where he had
his home. at 6:45 o'clock.
Senator Nixons widow and son, who
left the Pacific coast Monday for Wash
ington. have been notified of Senator
NiXon's death and they will await his
body at Chicago. Together with the con-
gressional committee. they will leave Chi
cago late tomorrow afternoon for the
west with the body, and will proba bly,
reach the senator's late home Monday.
Funeral services will be held there
Monday afternoon. In charge of the
funeral in behalf of the Senate. Assistant
will accompany the body to Nevada
Vice President Sherman appointed as
the committee to represent the Senate at
the funeral and burial Senators Newlands
of Nevada, Bailey of Texas, Works of
California. Hepburn of Idaho Brown of
Nebraska. Curtis of Kansas. Oliver of
Pennsylvania, Chamberlain of Oregon
Swanson of Virginia. Clark of Wyoming.
Fall of New Mexico and Ashurst of Aril
IONA.
Senator Nixon's death will not change
the political complexion of the Senate
Gov. OdJe of Nevada is a republican
and he is expected to appoint a republican
to succeed MIR. Nixon. The successor
may be progressive however, and thus
add to the strength of the insurgents in
the upper house, for Mr. Nixon was q
| stanch regular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
Began Career as a Telegrapher.

George Stuart Nixon was born at New
castle. Cal. April .. 1860. He was a son
of John II. Nixon and Mary Ann Nixon.
who was Miss Estill before her mar
riage. Senator Nixon received his early
education in the public schools of New
castle. Later he attended the Business
College in Oakland. Cal. He learned to
be telegraph operator. and his first
position was operator at Newcastle. Later
he became operator at Browns. New. and
Candelaria, New. In January of 1887 he
married Miss Imogene Bacon of Hum
bolit, New.
After quitting his position as operator
at Candelaria he organized and became
cashier of the First National Bank of
Winnemusca, New. Later he became
president of this institution. which posi-
ton he held until the day of his death.
Fortune Based on Mineral Land.
Senator Nixon secured some land about
this time which proved to be very rich
I'm mineral deposits. This land was really
the foundation of his large fortune.
Later he founded and became president
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
JUNE MEETING TOMORROW
Citizens Northwest Suburban Asso
citation to Elect Officers.

The June meeting OF the Citizens
Northwest Suburban Association will be
held tomorrow evening at 7:3O o'clock
in Masonic Hall. Tenleytown. The an
nual election of officers will be in order
and the reports of officers and commit
tees will be submitted Resolutions on
public matters will also be presented.
Representative s. +. Prouty of Iowa
and Representative G. F. O'Shaunessy
of Rhode Island. members of the House
District committee. have accepted invi-
tations to be present and speak on mat
tiers relating to the welfare of the Dis
trict. Refreshments will be served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
Dies in an Excavation.

William HI. James, colored, fifty years
old, who resided near LIST and NJ streets
southwest, died suddenly this morning
while at work in an excavation on TIL.
Conduit road near the District line. James
was taken i'll shortly after he started TO
work, and died before physician could
be summoned. His death resulted from
natural causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06

graph Office of the railroad in a western
town, and asked of the operator If he
could arrange to have one of the through
trains stop at the station and take him
aboard. The operator said he would have
to consult the general manager, and
Senator Nixon agreed to that plan.
AS he walked into the station later, to
learn If any arrangements had been made.
his knowledge of telegraph, which he
mad used when young man. enabled him
to read the message that was then coming
over the wire from the general manager
to the operator:
DO all you can for Senator Nixon"
When the message had been concluded,
the operator turned to the senator.
The general manager says he cannot
do what you want the operator re-
marked
Recovering from his surprise at the
message. Senator Nixon replied:
Il am much obliged to you for / know
you have done all you could for me > And
he walked out of the station.
Headed Irrigation Committee.
Senator Nixon was chairman Of the
Senate committee on irrigation and rec
lamation of arid lands and member of
the committees on appropriations, coast
defenses. Five Civilized Tribes of In
dams. interstate commerce. mines and
mining, Philippines and transportation
ana sale OF meat products. Senator b.
rah probably will succeed to the chair
manship held by the dead senator
Senator Nixon had beautiful home in
Reno, where his chief business interests
We're, and his Washingtos home. on
Woodley lane. near Mount st. Adams,
near that of his colleague, Senator New
lands. is considered one of the most
beautiful in the National Capital. He
was rated one of the richest men in the
Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06

Costello. Col George a. Armes of the
virginia Democratic Association was
present. and promised in behalf of hi =
organization TO send 1T least 800 men TO
march In line with the old Jackson Demo-
cratic Association.
Letters from William j. Bryan, w G..
Davis, Judge Alton r. Parker .nd
hoinas Iaggart will be read at the next
meeting, to be held at the old Masonic
Temple next Wednesday night al =
CLOCK sharp. Every District democrat
Is invited to be present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
In Memory Of Dead Members.

Encampment No. Ill. Union Veteran
Legion has arranged to hold a memorial
service at 314-16 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast tomorrow evening at o'clock
in honor Of dead members. w. T. Foster
Mrs NJ ID. Lewis and the Rubinstein
Club will sing. There will be eulogies
by Chaplain H. n. Couden. T. ]. Shan
non, former national commander of the
Legion. and NJ. c. Connolly. past colonel
The program will close with memorial
la,n-in-chief, and Past Col. ]. H. Hart
ley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
No Report of Testimony.

Il found, moreover. that no report had
been taken on the trial of the testimony
of the witnesses, and that the counsel
for Mr. Oleson had requested that the
decree be opened. in order to enable him
to make a record. l have instructed the
United States attorney to facilitate him
in every way within his power toward
the opening of the decree and the secur-
ing of a new trial. or. failing that OF an
appeal to the circuit court of appeals.
Il have further notified the United
States attorney that upon the fac,s
stated by Judge Hanford in his decision
the department was of the opinion that
q gross injustice had bsen done to Mr.
Oleson in canceling his certificate OF
naturalization.
Yours very truly.
GEORGE w. WICkERSHAM."
The House may not take action on Rep
resentative Bergers resolution of i'm
parchment at this time, 1t was reported
today, postponing it until the next ses-
sion of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
PROVISION FOR EX-SLAVES.
Proposed Payment of Claims Against
Freedman's Savings Bank.

Senator Cullom of Illinois has proposed,
as an amendment to the sundry civil
bill an appropriation of s1,291.7A.50 to
pay depositors Of the defunct Freedman's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06

Leonard Oleson-and upon examining
the report l found that the proceeding
was initiated at the instance of one of
the local officials OF the Department of
Commerce and Labor, and brought by
the district attorney without previous
communication with this department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
Result of Operation.

Hope for Senator Nixon's recovery was
practically abandoned two days before
his death Senator Nixon was operated
on for a growth in his nose Thursday.
He seemed to improve until Monday
evening. when he became unconscious.
Ills attending physician. DIR. w. B. Ma
san. called Drs. b. l.. Hardie and j. r..
Wellington into consultation, and later
DR. Harvey w. Gushing. specialist of
tie Johns Hopkins Hospital In Baltimore.
was summoned They decided that pus
had formed in the wound in the nose
and had spread to the brain, causing
meningitis.
Mrs. Nixon and their son, Betram T..
Nixon. were Immediately notified of the
Mrs. Nixon started Immediately for
Washington from San Francisco where
she had beep visiting, being joined by
her son at Keno. the Nixon home.
When she learned that the specialists
had given up hope of Senator Nixon S
recovery. Mrs. Nixon telegraphed that a
Christian Science practitioner be placed
in charge of the case. and William S.
Campbell of tae First Church of Christ
Scientist. and .wo others of the faith
went Immediately TO Senator Nixon's
bedside Although his death was ex-
pected hourly. Ills heart action continued
strong and ne made brave fight for
life.
When death came Senator Nixons sec
rotary. Dwight v. Jones. was at his bed
side. in addition to the ChriStian Scien-
fists and nurses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
Noted fer Good Nature.

In speaking OF Senator Nixon today
many senators recalled his uniform good
nature and optimism. and a story was
told 10 illustrate that characteristic. A
few years ago he walked into the tele-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06

The Misalliance,' by Paul West,
strong story of the stage, In our next SUM-
day Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-06
SORROW IN SENATE
Body Adjourns as Tribute to
Mr.. Nixon.
COMMITTEE FOR. FUNERAL
Hope for Nevada Statesman Aban-
doned Two Days Ago.
MENINGITIS CAUSE OF DEATH
Christian Scientists Were Called in
After Specialists Gave Up
All Hope.
MENINGITIS CAUSE OF DEATH

In token Of its sorrow because OF the
death of Senator George Stuart Nixon of
Nevada who succumbed to an attack of
meningitis at 10 o'clock last night at the
Episcopal Ear. Eye and Throat Hos
pital. the Senate adjourned this after
noon Immediately after going into session
and after adopting resolutions expressing
its regret and sympathy for members OF
Senator Nixon's family.
Around the Capitol it was evident that
the loss of Senator Nixon grieved his
fellow-members of the upper house of
Congress and the members of the House
Although his voice was seldom heard In
! the Senate chamber. he was not an in
conspicuous senator, and. his popularity
among members of all factions was gen.
. eral
Chaplain Pierce referred to the death
of Senator Nixon in his prayer at the
opening of today's session. expressing
thinks to the Almighty for Senator Nix
ons public services. and invoking Divine
consolation for the members of his fam
lily. Senator Newlands then announced
tie death of his colleague. paying a brief
tribute to his services for state and ma
ton. He closed by Offering the usual
. resolution that the Senate Immediately
( adjourn. and its adoption ended the days
session.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16

decision maker, according to advice from
that city
Gus Christie, Milwaukee middlewetght
has been matched to fight fifteen rounds
with Jack Dillon at Dayton. Ohio. some
time next month The weight will be
l5S pounds at o'clock
Marvin Hart who won the title Of
champion of the world a Reno in 1903,
Is i'll with typhoid fever at his home near
Louisville. 1t is doubtful if the eH-
fighter will recover. He is delirious and
In his delirium keeps fighting over his
battles in the ring. Since his retirement
from the padded ring Hart has been a de-
tective in the office of the common
wealths attorney at Louisville.
Promoter Tom MCCarey, of Lon Angeles,
says AID Wolgast must fight Joe Mandot
for the championship of the world on
Thanksgiving day, or he will award lhe
Southern champion the gold belt intended
for the winner of the recent Wolgdst'
Rivers Labor day fight.
Al Palzer is getting to be some prophet
these days, The big hope prophesleq
that Harry Thomas would win over Abe
Attell in New York few nights ago.