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The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Board of Education
To Choose Officers

The first meeting Of the Board Of
Education since the middle OF June will
be held this afternoon at o'clock in
the boardroom in the Franklin School
building. The most important business
to come up is the election OF officers,
following the swearing in of two new
members, Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes and
John B. Larner.
As respects the choice of the president
of the board the situation is much As 1t
was. Capt. James F. Oysters friends.
including members of the board and
school officials, have been urging him to
reconsider his determination not to take
another term and are believed to have
worn down his resistance to the point
whore he will not decline a unanimous
tender OF the position.
Question of moving some OF the port
able school houses IN the District and
OF the use of soft coal I'm school furnaces
this winter probably will come before
the meeting.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Milling in Transit
Rules More Strict

Much more strict rules to govern the
milling In transit privileges extended
to shippers Of grain products was fore
shadowed. by the Interstate Commerce
Commission today In a decision holding
that mixed feed containing non-transit
commodities in excess of 20 per cent Of
the total weight Is not properly to be
regarded as a grain product. but as
a new commodity subject to local rates
Shippers have been in the habit of
mixing sunflower seed, salt, and other
materials with grain and corn products
for poultry feed and demanding the
transit privilege on It. The commission
indicated today that that was unlawful,
and that II must cease.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Death of Boy Shot
By His Playmate

Max Stein, eleven years old. 1915 Sew
enth street northwest. who was acci-
dentaliy shot in the abdomen Monday
afternoon by George Kropp, thirteen
years old. playmate, died yesterday
In the Emergency Hospital.
The bullet from a small caiiber rife
entered the boys right side. The wound
was not regarded as serious, but about
noon today young Stems condition took
a decided turn for the worse and two
hours later he died. The boys were
shooting at a target when the accident
occurred.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
MEMS MEETING ON
GOVERNMENT PARK
Anacostia Churches Get Permission to Use Reservation
for Sunday Services-Citizens Association Meet
ing Is Postponed Until Friday.

was postponed, and the citizens Will
transact the business before them at
at President Bnrr's residence. Ques-
tions of estimates to be recommended
to the District Commissioners for tnclu-
sion in the next District appropriation
act in the interest of improvements in
Anacostia will be>passed upon.
Emmanuel Chapter, No. 1s1, Brother.
hood of ST. Andrew. will have charge OF
the services at the Episcopal Cathedral
on Sunday, August Is. when the usual
open air ceremony will! be held.
st. Teresa's lawn gathering, given by
the Altar Society, was literally pat
ronized by the pensioners. and daIt-
cling was e. feature.
Anacostia Council, No. 49, Junior Or
der of United American Mechanic.
made arrangements last evening to par
ticipate IN the celebration Of "Oid De-
fneders Day. in Baltimore on Septem-
ber IL. The members of the Junior Or
that city viii have a prominent part In
the celebration, and they will take part
in a parade. The councils from the Dis
trict and Virginia win go to baltimore
in ms special sI trans for the paIE.r DAY. :, WAN
| agreed to recognize the visit of the
Rev. Joseph B. North, Of Snow Hill.
Nd. to the Garden Memorial Presby-
; charge. where he Will occupy the pulpit
for several Sundays soon, by attending
| the services in body. The Rev. Mr..
| North established the council in Ana
costa.
The Rev. George NJ. Cummings. pas
tor Of the Garden Memorial Presby-
terian Church, today left on his annual
vacation. which he will spend In Bal
timore county, Md. He was accompanied
by Albert Cummings. his young son.
The pulpit committee OF Garden
Church has arranged to have the Rev.
| w. L. Moore, OF Philadelphia. and the
Rev. Joseph B. North, of Snow Hill,
take charge of the services while the
Rev. Mr.. Cummings is away.
Congress Heights residents will be
asked to lend their support to the new
Catholic Sunday school in that suburb
through the medium of lawn fete In
| Randle Park on August 81. q. and %
1t will be given by the womens society
which was active in the organization
of the school. On the committee of ar
rangements are Mrs. Eva Blum, Mrs.
James Blaine, Mrs. Matthew Bailey,
Miss Mamie Liston. c. ]. p. Weber, Ju-
lian Marceron. Matthew Bailey, Andrew
Jarboe, and Valentine WahIer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Tolson, Of Nichols
avenue. are visitors. in Atlantic City.
Mrs. H. A. Griswold, OF Mt View, will
spend the remainder of the summer In
Hartford, Conn.
| DIR. William A. White, superintendent
of the Government Hospital for the In
sane, is in New York.
Mrs Richard Carroll has returned ia
her residence, 2216 Chester street, after
a stay in Landover. Nd. Miss Esther
Carroll. her daughter, is back from
Colonial Beach.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Many Inventors Here.

One patent to every 1.3S5 Inhabitants
is record that Washington holds, ac-
cording to statistics prepared by citi-
zen of MontcIair, N. J. Montclair has
more inventors in proportion to popu-
lation than any other city in the
United States, possibly in the world.
the Montclair man declares. That city
has one patent to every 2T inhabitants
he says. The statistics are said to be
based upon records of the Patent Of
fice.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Sails for India.

Pastor NJ. D. Wood, of the Seventh
Day Adventists, left Takoma Park yes
terday en- route for San Francisco.
where, in company, with Mr. and Mrs.
v. e. Peugh. who are now stationed at
the Washington Sanitarium Dispensary,
In this city, he will sail for India. Pas
tor Wood and his wife have spent
seventeen years in missionary work in
India.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Changes in Faculties
Effective Tomorrow

Changes in the faculties of Jesuit in
stitutions In the Maryland-New York
province, recently announced by Father
Provincial Joseph +. Hanselman, be-
come effective tomorrow. More than
800 priests are affected in the province.
Georgetown University and Gonzaga
College are alone affected in Washing
ton. No changes were made at Trinity.
Ordinarily the changes are announced
on st. Ignatius' day, July 81, but for
NAL notice of the shift in faculty per-
sonnel was issued q week ago.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Washington Eagles
On Excursion TODAY

Washington Aerie, No. 125. Fraternal
Order Of Eagles. is holding Its annual
outing at Chesapeake Beach today.
The overhsnging clouds did not affect
the crowd.
More than 1000 left on the morning
trains. This afternoon 1000 or more
will go on the regular 2:35 o'clock train
and an extra which will be run.
An athletic program will be given this
afternoon unless rain-tnterferes.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Will of q. T. Castor.

The will of G.. T. Castor. dated April
2, 1912. and offered for probate today.
leaves his estate to be divided among
his brothers and sisters. Mrs. Annie
T. Castor, and Samuel II. Castor. The
latter is named Ss executor.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ANACOSTIA, d. c., JULY 81.

WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ANACoSTIA, d. c., JULY 81.
Logan Park, the Government reserva-
ton in Fourteenth street, between U
and v streets, will be the scene or
Anacostias interdenominational Sunday
meeting for men this summer. An
nouncement to this effect was made at
a joint meeting Of the various brother
hood organizations Of the Anacostia
churches
The Rev. Samuel w. Grafflin was
named as the chairman Of the commit
tee to have charge of the meetings,
while Nathaniel r. Harnish was chosen
as the vice chairman. The outdoor
services will begin August IS. Speakers
from other points will conduct the
meetings this year, instead Of local
clergymen.
Lorenzo Butler. colored. charged with
stabblng Thomas Perry, a Syrian. In 100
Good Hope road, was held for the grand
jury in Police Court when he was ar
raigned.
Perry, who is thirty-one years old. was
In the Revenue Cutter Service several
years. He was able to leave the hos
pital last evening. The trouble be.
tween the two men arose over the fact
and asked for milk, which was refused.
Perry sought to eject him. when But
Ter drew a penknife and plunged II
into Perry's left side.
Outdoor attractions at which large
numbers of people assembled In Ana
costa last evening were the public con-
cert in Logan Park by the United
! States Engineer Band. and the fete OF
al w OnPneJ
under encouraging conditions on the
grounds at Nichols avenue and y street.
The musical program rendered by. the
Engineer Band, which lasted an hour
and a half, found favor with nearly
! 1000 people, who gave Bandmastei
| julius Hampers musicians lots OF ap-
| plause as 1t proceeded
The meeting of the chairmen Of the
various committees OF the Anacostia
| Citizens Association, which was called
| for last evening at the home OF Presi-
dent Charles r. Burr, in Valley place,
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

DR.. William A. White. superintendent
of the Government Hospital for the In
sane, is in New York.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

Mrs. Richard Carroll has returned to
her residence, 216 Chester street, after
stay in Landover. Nd. Miss Esther
Carroll, her daughter, is back from
Colonial Beach.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Colonial Beach
"washington's Atlantic City,
Steamer st. Johns

Leaves 7th 81. wharf daily. except
Monday, at o .. m, Saturday at $50
d. In.
Splendid beach. boardwalk, salt water,
bathing. fishing, grabbing, dancing, all
amusements. Fare: One day trip, Soc;
season ticket. good until September 8.
81 90
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

Mrs. H. A. Griswold, Of Mt. View, will
spend the remainder of the summer In
Hartford, Conn.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

The meeting of the chairmen of the
various committees OF the Anacostia
Citizens Association, which was called
for last evening at the home Of Presl-
dent Cha rles r. Burr, in Valley place,
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

Mr. and Mrs w. w. Tolson, Of Nichols
avenue, are visitorssi In Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
VETERANS AT
CAMP FIRERE
APPOMATTOX DAY

Encampment No. "a, Union Veteran
Legion, is celebrating Appomattox
Day in Irish-American Hall today
The veterans assembled at 10 o'clock
and the program started with a
luncheon served by the Ladies of the
U. " L., Auxiliary No. s. Among
the veterans present were: Colonel NJ.
b. Hutchinson, Colonel James Lynn,
John p Donohue, Lieutenant Lewis
@. Grubb, Lewis. @. Clair, William II.
Middleton, Winfield S. Byron. Sr.,
Parke Mason. T. II. Sullivan, John
Jordan, Joseph Cannon, Richard Cox
Of Philadelphia; George H. Leech
Frank Neely, Ulysses Berry, George G
Morton, Samuel Porter. John ID
Kelly, John Turner and Wilkes Per-
kins. War "reminiscences are being
exchanged.
The women of the auxiliary. who
served the luncheon were: Mrs. Eliza
beth A McKeever. president; Mrs.
Martha Sullivan. Mrs. Mary McClane,
Mrs. Bertha NJ. Smith, Mrs Annie
Alexander, Mrs. Matte Smith, Mrs NJ.
Ferguson. Mrs. Mabel Lynn and Miss
Rose Lynn.
There will be speechmaking this af-
ternoon and evening. together with
music sThe celebration closes at 9
o'clock tonight.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
CHARGES ~.
KIDNAPPING
BUT MAY RELENT

Mrs, Florence Smith. OF No. IA Sew
enth street. Upland. Pa, was arrested
by the Chester, Pa. police last even
ing on warrant issued in this city
by Axel w Ostergren, Of No. 5S2
Springer street, charging her with
kidnapping his ten-year-old step-son,
William Maurice Ruker The woman
refused TO come to this city without
requisition papers and at prelimi-
nary hearing before Magistrate Elliott
she was held under 5000 bail for her
appearance when the papers are OBJ
tanned. Bail was furnished
The warrant for the woman's ar
rest was worn out before Clerk Of the
City Court Sasse by 0stergren, who
said that on Wednesday last the wo-
man came here and after his boy re-
turned from school she enticed him
away The woman is sister of the
boys mothsr who died about two
weeks ago.
Ostergren is represented by Bald
win Springer and this morning IL was
stated that as kidnapping is a capital
ofiense in Delaware and as the pres
l-ent charge was but technical, It would
most likely be settled
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
KNICKERBOCkERS
In EASTER DANCE

In the soft glow of tho DUPONT as
sembly hall. with wealth Of spring
time flowers yieing in color with the
gowns of the women, the Easter dance
OF the Knickerbocker Club was held
last night II was by far the most de-
lightful and pretentious social arair
given by this popular organization OF
young men that in the past year has
surpassed each previous function It
has given True to Dutch tradition, il
has taken Knickerbocker TO beat a
Knickerbocker.
Custom has decreed that there shall
be no mural decoration Cor the du-
Pont ball room. It's splendid artistry is
sufficient without any further or tenn
porary enhancement But custom
likewise has been flexible enough 10
permit the beautifying Of the stage,
and, to borrow the expression of more
than one fair dancer the stage was a
dream last night Nature mystically
seemed to have created garden thera'
Easter blooms, a riot Of color, com
bined in most pleasing array.
There vas a screen Of vines and
flowers from the floor to the ceiling,
and interviewer with blooms was the
name Knickerbocker A mound OF sod
with Easter lilies and tulips and
azaleas added TO the garden atmos-
phere II was not to be wondered that
amid such a scene, Harry w Nocks
orchestra OF ten pieces could play
such ntlancing music as it did last
night.
The Knickerbockers wisely had lin
tied the number Of guests TO seventy
couples, and dancing continued until
two o'clock this morning.
A picturesque touch was given il
the moon dance, during which th'
lights in the hall ballroom were eN
tinguished, and as stars twinkle
II through the verdure a harvest moo
rose serenely and cast its rays upol
the walters.
supper was served In the dinini
rooms adjoining the ballroom b,
Hanna The cards for the dance weri
enclosed within souvenir card case
OF leather, beautifully embossed viii
designs emblematic Of the club snC
with the letter X.
The patronesses we're Mrs. Franl
! NJ. Dole Mrs Charles II. Holmead
Mrs. William Jones. Mrs. ]. Wesle,
Morris. Mrs. julian B. Robinson, Mrs
Paul r. Smith. Mrs. Meredith
Samuel, Mrs. Ella II. Southard, Mrs
Eliwood souder, Jr., Mrs. James x
Stack.
The committee that arranged th'
dance was DR.. Warren S. P. Combs
chairman; II. L. Whitford, H. S. Tar
button, Il. W. Dean, Harry 7. Blocker
Harold G. Souder, S. W Chandler
Ellwood Souder, Jr
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
SOCIETY IN BRILLIANT
EASTER MONDAY DANCE

Society people enjoyed a brilliant
evening az the Easter Monday dance
in the New Century Club, last night.
The affair was a subscription dance
given for the benefit Of the West End
Reading Room. Several hundred peo-
pie attended There were many guests
from other cities, and the members OF
the younger set, home from college,
enjoyed the evening TO the utmost
After the social inactivity Of the Lent
en- season, the dance WAS a particular
! ly welcome event.
Easter lilies and other spring how
fers, With palms and ferns. we're used
lavishly in decoration. The windows
and stage we're banked With flowers
Cooks Orchestra played A few guests
preferred the card-tables 20 the dane.
ing. A supper was served at mid.
night.
Miss Katherine Wilson and Mrs
John B. Bird entertained at dinners
/ preceding the dance
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
ANOTHER INITIATED
INTO ODDITY CLUB

Another candidate has been admit
ted to membership in the Oddly Club
of this city. He is Hamilton Stewart,
the well-known road builder Mr..
Stewart has never been inside a circus
tent That, according to the require
monts Of the club, admits him without
further qualifications Aside from him
the members now include Samuel G..
Cleayer, who has never been to Wash
ington; Harry J. Guthrie. secretary
Of the Board Of Education, who has
never been TO Atlantic City and DR.. T.
o. Cooper. who never has seen the
play, Uncle Toms Cabin"
Or. George r. Foulk tried TO gain
admittance to the association on the
ground that he also had never seen
Uncle Toms Cabin" played, but was
barred. Each candidate must have a
different and odd qualification for ad-
mission 60 membership
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
BRANDYWINE CHURCH
WELCOMES Mr.. CARPENTER

The Rev. F. f. Carpenter, who was
transferred from Port Deposit, Md,
TO this city by the recent NJ K Con-
ference, received a cordial welcome
TO the pastorate Of Brandywine NJ. z.
Church last evening.
w. 7. Purks. chairman Of the re-
ception committee, presided, and
greetings were extended by Noah O.
Cunningham, the Rev r. II Adams
of Trinity NJ E. Church and District
superintendent L l.. Hoffecker. Mr.
Cunningham extended the welcome In
behalf Of the congregation following
a prayer by the Rev. George Lewis
of Claymont NJ i. Church.
Mr. Carpenter was unwilling Ia
prophesy about his work at Brandy
vine, but said he intended to assume
bis new responsibilities instantly.
The addresses over, those present
were personally introduced to Mr.. aud
Mrs. Carpenter and their son. Re-
ceiving with them we're Mrs. Thiel
and f. NJ Linton.
The lecture room, decorated with
Easter flowers, presented an sttrsc.
tive appearance During the services
a number OF hymns we're sung ano
Lewis Patrick furnished a vocal solo
A social hour and refreshments con.
cluded the reception.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
AMMONIA As As
MOUTH WASH

Although his congregation did not
know it the Rev DR.. George E Reed,
pastor OF Grace NJ. e. Church,
preached at the Sunday evening ser
vice in the church under difficulties.
He made some remark before start
ing with his sermon about having
met with a slight mishap but made
no further allusion to H.
Just before leaving the parsonage
10 so to the church Dr. Reed went
to the bathroom Of the parsonage and
picking up a bottle, which he thought
contained a mouth wash, took a
mouthful of the liquid He was so
pre-occupied with his sermon that he
failed to make a light and did not
know he had bottle OF ammonia in his
hand when he uncorked the bottle
Fortunately. Or. Reed did not swal-
low any OF the LIQUID His mouth and
lips were severely burned Members
OF the family applied lotions and he
was somewhat relieved and decided
to preach as usual. His lips were
swollen TO a considerable extent anc
before beginning his sermon remark
ed that he met with a slight mishap
but thought he could 90 through tn,
evening all right. His burns painer
him. but he finished the sermon.
IL has been only a few days since
the Rev James NJ. Grant, of 81
Peters Cathedral, took carbolic acil
in mistake Tor glycerine for a cold
but fortunately he did not swallow tn
acid
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
DANES GET VERBAL
VIEW OF OLD ENGLAND

Miss Helen McKim, of Milford read a
paper on Pictures and Historic Places
in Warwckshire, England before the
Delaware Society of Colonial Danes yes
terday afternoon. Miss Mckim told OF
her own trip last summer.
Warwickshire is one Of the most pic
turesque and historically interesting
places in the world. There are castles,
thatched cottages, aid half-timbered
houses, surrounded by luXuriant rose gar.
dens. .-...
Mrs. Willard Salisbury was the host.
ess at her residence, Fourteenth and
Broome streets. She was assisted in
serving tea by Miss Greta Barksdale
Miss Ethel Barksdale, Miss Margaretta
Miller. Miss Claudia Phelps, Miss Rene
dupont, Miss Clare Elhgood and Miss
Carol Ramsey
The annual election of officers viii
be held next month. The National Council
of the Colonial Danes will convene in
Washington, April 20.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
DENOUNCE
ROOSEVELT
POLICIES
BY The United Press

BY The United Press.
CONVENTION HALL. ROCHESTER,
n. T., April practically a unit IN
taYoring the denunciation by the plat
form of the policies now being advo-
Gated on the stump by their former
leader Colonel Roosevelt, the 10l5
delegates to the Republican State
Convention split today on the question
OF instructing New York's big four"
Tor President Tafts denomination. The
result was a bitter fight in the COM
mittee on resolutions with State Chair
man William Barnes, Jr. and Ms ac-
tive lieutenants combating such ac-
tion, while United States Senator Root
ing person fought for an instructed
delegation and. TO back up his posi-
ton, showed few of his intimates a
personal note from PresideLt Taft
suggesting the advisability Of such in
structions.
The opposition to Roosevelt was set
forth in unmistakcble terms b. Mich
olas Murray Butler, president of Co
lumbia University and chosen as
chairman to voice the state organiza-
tions opposition to Roosevelt. His
spbeCu lSeHleu Nllu I6uneQ lnNecllNe
against the recall Of the judiciary and
the advocates of the New National
ISM and studiously refrained from
mentioning Roosevelt by name.
The "incoherent rawlings of Bed
lam" Or. Butler characterized the
Oratory of the advocates of judicial
recall. He defended the Republican
party and President Taft's admins.
tration, and declared that if the peo.
pie do not now rule. it is their owl
fault as they, and they alone are
supreme.
While the roll was being called q
messenger hurried up to Chairman
Barnes and said
Washington wants you on the lonl
distance telephone
Tell them to wait half an hour,
said the chairman. He declined 1,
say who it was that wanted him, al
though the report was that Il wa
Congressman Mckinley Presiden
Taft's Campaign manager
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
REPUBLICANS
GET THANKS FOR
PARTY ACTIVITY

The First District Republican Com
mittee met last night and arranged for
the primary election to be held on sat
urday to choose delegates to the Repub-
lican State Convention. a rising vote
Of thanks was given the retiring officers
who worked so zealously and faithfully
during their term of office. Arrange
ments were made as to the election
places and officers TO hold the election
on Saturday.
In the county the contests as pub
lished yesterday have dwindled down
gradually William w Leach. OF New
Castle hundred, while at the Court House
today said some candidates have not YET
resigned. These contests are for mem
bers of the County Committee.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
FIREMEN IN
HAPPY DANCE

The sixth annual reception OF the
Washington Trip Association, held in
Turn Hall last night, was one OF the
most enjoyable affairs ever held by that
organization A grand march and thirty
dances comprised the program. The
march was well executed, and among the
figures made was the letter Wv" the
initial OF the fire company The march
was led by Miss Minnie Abrahamson and
George n. johnson. Lees orchestra fur
nished the music. Those who arranged
the affair were: George II. Johnson, floor
manager; assistants, R. c. Porter and L.
!. Klund; NJ. V. Farrell, j. B. Simmons,
j. l. Harvey, J. I. McGsrvey, G. J. Far
rel and H. /. Nandegrift
The officers OF the association are 5. S.
Curlett, chairman; James NJ Dickerson,
secretary; James II. Yates, treasurer.