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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-20
The Big Race

Here is how the big Five" Of the
American league are batting right up to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Bryce Argues Before
A House Committee

A somewhat unusual hearing was held
by the House Committee on Library to-
day when Ambassador James Bryce. OF
Great Britain, appeared in support of
the Nelson bill to establish a legis-
Iative reference bureau in the Library
of Congress. The appearance of a for
eign dir lomat before The House COM
mittee was almost Unprecedented.
Amba ssador Bryce declared there
could be no political significance at
tached to his attendance upon The near
ing,
The ambassador then detailed the
workings of the legislative reference
system in the British parliament, which
had proven of great value TO the British
legislators.
The Nelson bill provides that the
legislative reference bureau shall gather,
classify, and make available H. trans
lutioHs and diSCsls all data bea ring
upon legislation or amendments, sucn
information to be furnished on request
OF the committees Of either branch of
Congress or the President. The COM
mittee probably will recommend a fav-
orable report on a bill Of this character,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
BONDS
Three Boys Victims
Of Minor Accidents

Qulbert Erickson, seven years old,
of GEO Morton place northeast, was
taken to Casualty Hospital shortly be-
fore noon yesterday with a broken leg,
the result of a lark with several boy
companions. The boys were pulling a
buggy on Seventh street northeast, be-
tween l. and X streets, when young Err
rickson got his foot caught in the spokcs
OF the rear wheel while hanging on be-
hind.
James Reed, seven years old, of 100
Fourth street northwest. had a twenty
two caliber bullet taken from his right
hand at Georgetown University Hos
pitaI last evening. Reed, with sew
eral boy companions, was on an outing
to Chain bridge Saturday with Mr.
Chang, secretary of the Chinese lega-
ton The boys were shooting at tar
gets, when a shot fred by Noble Simp-
son, son of DR.. Cecil French Simpson,
glanced off the ice in the Potomac and
struck young Reed.
Norris Colquitt, eleven years old, oil
321 c street northeast, is under treat
ment today for a bullet wound on the
toes of his left foot. inflicted at TWen'
ty-fourth and c streets northeast. Sat
urday. when he went out target shoot
ing with a crowd of small boys.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
New Finger Print
System Devised

OAKLAND, Cal, Feb. pa new sys-
tenn of identification by finger prints,
great improvement over the old method,
according to experts, has been evolved
by Harry Caldwell, identification clerk
of the Oakland police department.
Caldwell runs a line down the center
of the little finger. From this line the
adjoining area is divided into quarter
inch spaces, and every curve in these
spaces Is classified.
A particular virtue of the new method Is
that comparison of any two finger prints
will show points of difference or SINH
larity in given squares IN so exact
maner as to convince the most skeptical
juryman of its infallibility.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Market Turns Dali After Sharp Slump in Prices
BEARS MAKE SUCCESSFUL DRIVE ON
MARKET, AND PRICES ARE
.. SHATTERED. -

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-The market
showed further reaction this morning,
opening from to ~ points down, and
after narrow fluctuations selling still
lower. Roosevelt's announcement that
he would accept nomination to the
Presidency at Chicago IL rendered him,
the imminence of an investigation Of
the Money trust by Congress, and I'M
certainty as to the decision In the Read
ing case expected today, were the chief
disturbing factors. Traders were at sea
as to the probable effect OF these I'M
toward influences on stocks, and the
occasion was made use of by the bears
for drive on the market.
Canadian Pacific opened ia down, at
22S7s, and sold off to v. A slight rally
brought the price back to 22oh. but at
noon this issue was dull and weak.
Union Pacific opened y of n point lower
and rallied to 164 and fractions above.
General Electric was nearly 2 points
down most of the morning, and other
stocks ABOUT in these proportions. Cop
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Ellen M. Stone Wins
Supporters to Cause

Added supporters to the cause of Ellen
NJ. Stone, who is seeking reimbursement
for those who advanced money for the
ransom paid the Macedonian bandits to-
day are enthusiastic in urging her plea.
Resolutions were adopted after Miss
Stones lecture at the Wesley NJ. f.
Church yesterday urging that the bill
recommended by the State Department
four years ago now pending in both
houses, be passed al this session of Con-
gress.
Miss Ellen NJ. Stone was a former
missionary in Macedonia, and was cap
tured by the banditti, being forced to
spend 172 days in the Macedonian wilds
while the brigands insisted upon a
heavy ransom. Miss Stone wildly de-
scribed her experiences of 1900 to Loo
people at the Wesley NJ. L. Church yes.
terday afternoon.
Mrs. Margaret D. Ellis led the de.
yotional exercises, while Mrs. Emma
Sanford Shelton, president of the w. c.
T. Y. of the District, introduced the
speaker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Plan Sewage System
For Nearby Towns

Plans are being considered by repre-
sentatives of Montgomery and Prince
George counties for the disposal by the
District Of the sewage of adjacent
Maryland towns. The project was dis
cussed at a meeting in the board room
of the District building, and a resolu-
ton calling upon the General Assembly
of Maryland for an appropriation for
a survey for sewers and the establish
ment of sewage systems in sanitary
districts designated and governed by
the State board of health was adopted.
Assurances of the willingness OF the
District to care for the sewage, as the
result of which Rock Creek and other
streams will be saved from pollution,
were given by Health Officer w. G..
Woodward and Asa L. Phillips, super
intendent of sewers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
LOCAL SECURITIES
FIND SLOW SALES
IN DULL MARKET
Gas Is a Feature Among
Stocks Selling Firmly at
Higher Prices.

The local market for securities was
somewhat dull today, and business on
the exchange consisted of small sales
pretty we'll distributed over the list.
A $500 bond of the Capital Traction
Company and some Washington Rail-
way and Electric scrip opened the
trading. Railway fours sold at S6h
and Potomac consolidated fives
brought 1918.
Gas was the feature of the stock
list selling from S4A to n, with bids
for more at the highest figure. Mer-
genthaler sold a quotation lot and
some fractional shares at 222%.
After call American Security and
Trust sold in quotation lots at 294
and 295.
While prices were firm and bids up
to current prices stocks were scarce
and prospective buyers were obliged
to content themselves with only q
part of what they wanted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26

pers were stronger but even these were
affected by the general slump Steel
was almost stationary around 59k, ana
some of the industrials barely moved.
During the bear drive in the hrst
hour business was quite brisk, more
than 100000 shares going over the
counter In the first hour. After IL
o'clock the market was less active
and went into the afternoon dull and
weak.
The Southern railway report for
January shows a net decrease OF
$4,000, but an increase Of $l2S,000
for seven months. The report, which
was about as expected, had no very
appreciable effect upon the securities
of the company.
The market in the afternoon became
extremely dull, with prices improving
by the smallest fractions. Traders were
engaged in hand to mouth operations
for small temporary advantage, and the
bargain hunters were picking up low
priced stocks where that was possible.
Sales were in small quantity and utterly
without significance with reference to
future movements of the market.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Commissioners Favor
Gas Appliance Bill

The Commissioners sent to Congress
today a favorable report on the bill in
PRODUCED by Congressman Austin of
Tennessee, authorizing them to make
and enforce regulations governing the
installation of gas appliances in the
District, the object of which is to pre-
vent death by carbon monoxide. The
Commissioners recommend, however
that the penalty provided by the bill
which is fine of not less than 500 nor
more than $500 for each offense, or i'm
prisonment for not less than six months
or both at the discretion of the court,
be reduced to fine of not less than
$40 nor more than 800, or Imprisonment
for not less than twenty days or more
than six months.
The bill provides that it shall be un-
lawful for the owner or tenant of any
premises in the District to install or
maintain any gas range, gas water
heater, gas radiator. or other gas appli-
ance not in conformity with regulations
drafted by the Commissioners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Of HOUSES
SOLD, AND AN ACTIVE
WEEK IS INDICATED
Mrs. Lena H. Fowler Buys
Twelve Dwellings, and
|, French Kirby Ten.

The week started today with promise
of much activity among the real estate
brokers. Several sales are reported, in
GLIDING two of blocks of houses, which
were taken by investors.
Edwin l.. Wilson and Dwight Ander-
son, owners of twelve two-story dwell
ings at the corner of Potomac avenue
and Tenth street southeast, sold them
today for $17,00 to Mrs. Lena II. Fowler.
The sale was made through the office
of ]. w. Pilling. Five of the houses
front on Tenth street, 1103 to I'LL, and
the other seven are 919 to 931 Potomac
avenue. Mrs. Fowler will make i'm
provement and retain the properties as
an investment.
Buys Ten Houses.
Another block of houses, five on War
der street, and five on Newton street
northwest, at the southwest corner, were
bought by French Kirby today for a
consideration of $45, 900, The houses have
just been completed by James E. Bury,
each and occupy lots 20xS0 feet. Mr..
Kirby will put these houses on the mar
ket this spring.
In this deal Mr.. Kirby traded at a
consideration of $4,000 the three-story
building at 1129-31 seventh street north
west, a business property. The building
Is a store on the first floor with apart
ments on the other two floors. 1t has a
frontage of twenty-nine feet and depth
of 116 feet. The negotiations were con-
Quoted by the A. f. Fox Company and
John w. Childress.
Buys Corner Property.
Patrick F. Carr has purchased the
property at the southwest corner OF
Nineteenth street and New York avenue
northwest, for about $1,000. The prop
erty contains $500 square feet. The sale
was made by John w. Childress in con
nection with George w. Linkins.
Real Estate Transfers.
rAnacostia-George o. Watson to James w
and Josephine NJ. BARLEY, lois $40 and $50
C street southeast, between Thirteenth anC
Fourteenth streets-Herman r. HowensteiI
ct ux: to Richard w. Garner and Corneli'
E. Garner, lot H. square 1913, $40.
$40 New York avenue northwest-Robert l.
Swart ct ux. to Adelaide o. Talbot, one
sixth interest in part lot 16, square 373, SO
Q street northwest, between North Capito
and First streets-Charlotte f. Bates t
Richard p. Williams and others, trustee
"a TO 81, square 6l5 SO.
72O to 724 Seventh street northwest-T. Perc
Myers. trustee to Melvin BehTends, par
Clifbourne-Theodore S. Palmer to Berth
NJ. Ellis, lot a, block 3. $40
2. D. Newman, receiver. lots "a to :,
SO to 50, So to 81, "a. rs, 49,, II, rs, I!
so to &c. 1O2 to lis. square 5OS3; lots 6. 8, A
Al to 49, 50, So to 63, 30 to 80, 96 to 9s. 16I
square 50S4; lots l to 3. 81 to So. IS. 50, O.
square 5406; lots 1 to Z, l6 to 10, 81 to .;
81 to 46, 80. so. 50 to 55. 81. 81. IS, 76, a
square 54O7; lots to 80. except lot T. squar
aos; lots to 4 square u IRE tio2; part square
Garfeld-Samuel w. Cockrell ct uX. to w. T
Needham, lot g. so.
Mt. Pleasant Heights-W. Ashton Evans
Britton D. Evans, lots 10 and IA. square
SO.
Westford-Owen II. Fowler ct ux. to WilliaI
3. hatcher, lot 49, square 51J, So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Mrs. McGiVern Stricken
On Entering Sons Home

Funeral ceremonies for Mrs. Marian
McGivern, who was stricken with pa
her sons home, Is Quincy street north
east, will be held at st. Aloysius
Church, Wednesday morning at 3
o clock.
Mrs. McGivern had gone to her sons
home yesterday afternoon to visit her
little grandson. A second stroke Of
paralysis followed the first, and she died
within a fow moments. Mrs. McGiverl
veteran of the civil war, and she Is sur
vived by three sons and two daughters
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
CaIifornians to Fight
Cut in Olive Oil Duty

OROVILLE, Cal, Feb. 26.-The local
chamber of commerce has started
Statewide fight against the proposal of
Congress to reduce the duty on olive
oil 40 per cent. The proposed act has
passed the House, and the situation mas
been complicated by the fact that Con-
gresham Kent, representative of this
district, voted in favor of the reduc-
ton. kilograms will be sent to Cover
nor johnson; VINO ioa is IN me East: asking
reduction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Oppose Parcels Post.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Feb. 8.-Rep-
resentative retail merchants from all
parts of the South gathered in this city
today for the second annual convention
of their association. The meeting will
last three days. The most important
matter scheduled for consideration is
the framing of a protest against the
parcels post measure now pending in
Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Noted English Physician.

CHICAGO, III, Feb. 26-Dr. Frederick
HaIlett, secretary of the examining board
of the Royal College Of Physicians and
Surgeons, and one of the foremost medi-
cal men in England, is in Chicago in ac-
fore the Conference on Medical Edu Ia
ton and Public Health. Many other
well-known medical men, educators, and
public health officials are attending the
conference, the sessions OF which began
today and will continue over tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Alleged LyncherS' Trial.

GEORGETOWN Tex. Feb. 26.-Ezra
w Stephens. Harry Wuenske, and c.
+. Noack three residents of Milan
county. were aTraigned in the district
court here today to answer to a charge
OF murder in the first degree as the
result of their alleged participation in
the lynching of Antonio Gomez at
Thorndale last June Gomez, a young
Mexican, was lynched after he had
stabbed Charles z. Shank TO death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Show Nets Big Sum.

Reports from the management of the
Tech minstrel show, show an addition
of more than $3.50 for the school treas
ury. The one performance given before
the holidays attracted more than 1000
persons, who were crowded into the
Tech assembly hall. More than 400 We're
turned away on account of lack of ac-
CommOdatiOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Today's Sales on
The Local Exchange

Capital Traction SIS, $5OO611O1a.
Washington Railway and Electric
Scrip, $50aS6.
Washington Railway and Electric as,
81. OO0@S61a. n.
$3.OOO61O1%. S1.O00G10l9s.
Washington Gas, SdSIk, 15dS49s, ESQ
S49s, 25@S4ib. 25@Si1S
Mergenthaler. 5q222S4: 10a222at.
MISUNDERSTANDING Railway, com,
5G53.
AFTER CALL.
Washington Gas, 30S4h.
American Security & Trust, 10a294;
10G29i; 10Q295
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
Lecture on RaVenna.

An illustrated lecture on Ravenna is
announced by the Alliance Franchise
to be held at the Washington Club,
ITO L street northwest, tomorrow af-
ternoon at 4:3O O'Clock. M Charles
Diehl, we'll known for his works on
Ravenna and Byzantium, and a MEM
Der of the Institute of France, will de-
liver the lecture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
WANTED-SALESMEN

SALESMAN TO LEARN business; will pay
Sc to $40 day right from start; s. to SIS
day when going It's work, but 1t pays.
House t house selling, but 1t pays. Com
mission, but 1t pays. Are you willing to
learn what you don't know? Write SALES
wis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26

IF YOU
Want q cook,
Want a clerk,
Want a partner,
Want q situation,
Want q servant girl,
Want to sell a plano,
Want to sell a carriage,
Want to sell town property,
Want to sell your groceries,
Want to sell your dry goods,
Want to sell your hardware,
Want to sell your millinery goods,
Want customers for anything
Advertise daily through this paper.
Advertising Is the highway to success,
Advertising brings new customers,
Advertising keeps the old ones,
Advertising will insure success,
Advertising shows energy,
Advertising shows pluck,
Advertising Is biz"
Advertise or bust,
Advertise long,
Advertise well,
ADVERTISE
At once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
WANTED--AGENTS

AGENTS-M Make big money with our line;
permanent customers; regular income. We
help you build profitable business in your
territory. HOME SPECIALITY CO., 80 Arthur
st., Mansfield Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
SITUATIONS WANTED
Female.

WANTED-Position as hOuselCepeT for bach
elnr or wIduwcT; country preferred. Miss
MERRITT 10 Cottage ave, Wavery, Bal
timUrC, Md. o l.
WANTED-Pupils on piano by experienced
teacher; specially Of beginners. BOX SIS
Times Ofhco
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders OF the Hyattsyille Building Associa-
ton OF Hyattsvile, Md, will be held in the
Heptasophs Hall corner of Maryland and
johnson ayes, Hyattsville, Tuesday, March
II. 1872. at S o'clock D. m, for the election
OF officers and directors for the ensuing year
and for other business that may properly
come before tho meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
BEAUTY CULTURE

HAIRpRESSING and scalp treatment; man
Touring, shampooing and children's hair
cutting done. Sarah BernhRrdts Waivers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
CHIROPODISTS
STOVE HOSPITAL

FINE LINE Of ranges and heating StoVss-
cash or credit. Repair work a speciality.
", i. COGsWELll els ~ 81 s. W. ~. sau
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26
LOST AND FOUND
PERSONAL

L. FRIEDMAN, Popular Priced Ladies Tail
or 1902 w. Fayette ST., BALTIC, Md: esti-
mate suits, $50 up guar. Fare refunded upon
placing of order. /
OPAQUE SHADES, &c.
Scotch Hollands on HartshorII rollers, 60c;
hung free. j. G. PREINKERT. 1905 H st.
N. q. Phi Lin. l07a- VIII call with sampleS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-26

K--MiddIe-aRed white woman. who has
had experience at lunch room cooking ana
can wait on customers at times. 1913 Wis
ave. l..
The Detroit times., 1912-03-26

afrs-DsVfd Sehcyer; No. st
Ro)wena-st., will leave this week ful
New York, to sail, April IS. for q
three-months trip in Europe.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-26

The March calendar committee OF
wayne temple, No. 3S, Pythian Sis
tiers, will give pedro party, Tuesday
evening, In the home of Mrs. j. z.
Porter, No. 1145 Concord-aye.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-26

Miss Marguerite Mahnebach will give
piano numbers, and concerted string
numbers will be played with the as
sistance OF Prof. Yunck and Frederic
| L. Abel.
The Kneisel quartet, always fay-
orite organization with Detroit music
lovers, gave concert Monday even
ing, in Temple Beth FL. before an en-
thusiastlc audience. The quartet
members played with their well
known artistic finish. scholarly inter
probation and beauty OF tone aud were
recalled again and again. In choosing
Schubert's A minor quartet, Beethoy-
ems c major quartet and two move
ments from Debussy's quartet In u
minor, the program offered a variety
of Chamber music that resulted in a
delightful evenings entertainment
Willem Willeke, the 'cellist OF the Or
ganization, played the Bach sonata In
ID major for cello, unaccompanied,
beautifully, and was recalled three
times to acknowledge the applause.
The other members OF the quartet
are: Franz Kneisel, first violin;
julius Roentgen, second violin; Louis
Svecenski, viola.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-26
IFt1tercc TrUm
MOther
XXVL-SHE SAYS THAT "MOTHER, MEANS PATIENCE

the moral stamina OF that child I'm
consciously, both to herself and to
the baby. she is planting in her childs
soul the erroneous idea that laws can
be broken without much hurt and that
she is exempt from their general ap.
plication.
Right here is where that wonderful
patience must be exemplified. So
many mothers do things because they
are the easiest things to do They
rock their babies 10 sleep. because II
is easier than to hear them cry for a
night or two. They stop their whir..
pering by filling their mouths with
food. when the outraged little "tum-
mic" Is probably rebelliHR against r.
already overloaded condition.
| know the first few weeks after
your nurse has gone will be hard for
you, but ! am glad you are able TO
have the other work of your home
done by others for while and TO take
care OF your baby yourself--as you
were cared for by
YOUR MOTHER.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-26

My Dear Daughter-If I were asked
what a woman, who would be a good
mother, should possess to the greatest
degree, would answer patience"
With some women this admirable
quality is born with mother love; but
alas, too many never seem to acquire
1t! 1t is not too early to begin exer-
cising patience, my dear, now tnat
you are able to take care Of your babe
yourself =z=====
You must have strength Of mind to
carry out what YOU know is best for
your infant without allowing your
sympathies or your love to interfere.
The chttd should not be played With
or stirred up soon after nursing, for
such excitement always interferes
with digestion and causes vomiting
and other disorders of serious
nature. In fact, an infant should
never be played with until 1t Is past
six months old. The baby should de-
vote all her energies to eating, sleep
ing and to her physical development.
At this time, however, you can lay the
basis of happy temperament by ever
speaking in a pleasant tone and CIV
ing the child cheerful environment.
Be careful to avoid all sudden
shocks, as they shatter the nerves,
and unswervingly insist that loving
and admiring friends do not pick the
baby up or fondle her at inopportune
times. In this connection | might
also say that any time is inopportune.
Above all else. let no one kiss your
child on her mouth. II is frightfnl
TO think of the agony that dainty,
sweet baby must have to endure from
the dyspeptic kisses of admiring rela-
tives and friends.
The Importance OF eating and sleep
ing at regular hours cannot be over
estimated; II is the introduction OF
order into the infants life as well as
the foundation for good health. This
habit cannot be imposed too early,
and il must be remembered that its
psychological importance is quite as
great as its physical worth.
At first the child only realizes that
she grows hungry and is fed. that she
is sleepy and closes her eyes TO rest.
But there comes day when perhaps
through some disorder Of the stomach
or other circumstances she wants 10
eat before her accustomed time, and.
naturally. sets up wall because she
Is not fed However. this is the time
that your babe begins TO learn that
there are laws which must be obeyed,
as she does later when told not 10
touch the heated stove. and does IL.
Not one mother i'm nifty, when she
succumbs TO the sobs of her baby and
gives her milk before the regular
feeding time. or picks up the whim
pering bit OF humanity TO sooth heI
10 sleep, realizes that she is hurtlnn