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The Washington herald., 1912-12-18


is no foundation the testimoy that
is no foundation in the testimony that
unjustly assessed.
Adopt Many Resolutions.
The Board adopted resolutions by W. T.
shannon and a. c. Moses. commencing
the Park Commission plans to Congress
In Its consideration OF the Lincoln Me-
mortal. and by E. c. Graham and d. s.
Porter, indorsing the District Commits
sioners' estimate OF So 900 for new steel
and glass sheds at Center Market for the
protection of farmers.
Reports by the Public Schools Com
mittee, OF which W. h Singleton is chair
man; Public Order, Walter A. Brown.
chairman and Public Library, F. @.
Coldren, chairman. were adopted The
principal recommendations were that pub
lie school property might be used for
other than strictly publis school pur-
poses, that adequate police and fireman's
pension funds be established, aenew Dis
trict National Guard armory be built, and
that larger appropriations for the Pub
lie Library be made by Congress
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
LAWRENCE 4. wIDMAYER,
THE GIRL OF MY DREANs.

She is the dearest. darling girl in
all the world. She Is a divinely bezfI-
tiful angel, whose hair and form are
all her own.
She is as sweet in disposition as she
is pretty. When asked to remove her
hat at a moving-picture show. or
church, she does so with a sweet
smile.
She does not parade up and down
F Street ogling the pin-headed dudes
with much display of form and none
of brains.
She does the homework while moth
err plays the piano, and she is a good
cook
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
ONLY ONE RACE FOR YALE.
Varsity Grew Refuses All Challenges
and sticks to Harvard.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 1T.-No other
race will probably be rowed by the Yale
varsity crew this year than the annual
event with Harvard on the Thames in
June. Before leaving town for his Christ
mas vacation, Capt. Snowden, of the Eli
crew, stated that challenges had been
received from Cornell. Annapolis, Penn
sylvania, and Princeton, but that Yale
has decided to decline them all.
- II is felt that the Yale eight will be
late in reaching its full development this
season because of the experiments that
are being made with the English stroke
and shells, and for this reason it is
planned to schedule only one race-the
one with the Crimson.
1t has been decided to send the second
varsity crew to the American Henley
races in Philadelphia in May, and the
freshmen will probably enter the Prince
ton class regatta events.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
THE GIRL OF MY DREAMS.

The girl OF my dreams is the one
that has brown hair, blue eyes, high
forehead. where intellect can be read
at a glance. and as you look at her
you can see the sunny disposition
ciaIly the poor and Iowly. Youthful
with children and thoughtful OF the
very old. With such a girl in the
house everything is sunshine.
Mrs. E. ARDIGO.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
HERE ARE A FEW OF THE LETTERS

, desire to please. and her sincerity is
shown in her freedom from petty pre-
iudice. Her modern ideas are Curbed
by her sense Of prOpriety and her in
terest is kept keen by mental and
physical activity. In remembering
herself she never forgets others and
for her the home Is a heaven and her
family household gods. She is the
girl of my dreams.
F. z. MENTZER,
sos North Carolina Avenue, S. E.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
Thirteen Hurt i'm Explosion.

Johnstown. Pa, Dec. 17.-George Tistak,
a coal miner is dying, and twelve other
persons are suffering from injuries sus-
tanned in the explosion Of key Of black
blasting powder in Tistak's cabin to-day.
AS Tistak stopped to pick up the key
OF powder the lamp worn upon his head
dropped into 1t.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
THE aIRL or M pREAMs.

Has individuality and originality.
She is not the usual girl. but has ed
ucation and common sense so well
adjusted that poise, self-control, and
modesty are outwardly evident. She
Is not beautiful. except in character,
but has fascination which is always
sympathetic. Take to her your joys
and sorrows and she enters into all
your moods. She is stimulated with
the yivactty OF youth with no desire
for the frivolities which detract from
refinement Her little coduetries are
excusable for they are the developed
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18

Havana, Dec. 17.-New frauds, which
are said to amount to many hundreds of
thousands of dollars, were declared to-
day to have been discovered in the De-
partment Of Agriculture. The govern
ment declines to either confirm or deny
the reports.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18

She does not EiEgle in public, nor
does she roast other damSerS more
beauteuUS than she.
She is not a suffragette, she loves
her home and hoUsework
This is The Girl of My Dreams
and she exists only in "Dreamland."
W. S. SAMPLE.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
HERO OF KUMANovA.
Hebrew Tailor Saves the Day for
Servians.

Special Cable 10 The Washington Heald-
Paris, Dec. 1.-THE hero OF the battle
Of Kumanova, according to the French
newspapers. was a little Hebrew tailor
named Abraham Levy. of the Seventh
Servian Regiment of Infantry.
The standard bearer fell and the regi-
ment wavered and was about to retreat
when the little Hebrew tailor rushed
forward. caught the fallen flag and dash
ed with II to the trenches. His comrades,
electrified by his example, followed him,
and the Turks were hurled from their
position at the point of the bayonet.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
TERMS OF THE CONTEST

rsrplyng to quehon must be edo OwOrdS
Herald asmng D.
erof for
eonyon OF a of dad
dress
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be in land
Ito OF of
Dreams the Thcaer eer December
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
Who Is the Girl Of Your Dreams?
$500 IN COLUMBIA THEATER TICKETS
FOR THE BEST LETTERS.
Rich Prizes, Boxes and Seats to
See "The Girl of Ny Dreams"
at the Columbia Theater
to Winners in Contest.

Back in the Maytlme of my boyhood
days
read of ladies fair and heroes
bold.
used to wonder IL some day I'D gaze
Into fair eyes and slender fingers
hold,
And do you know the girl that used
to smile.
From out the mazes of my dream
sky blue
Had your sweet manner and your
winsome style?
I've found my dream girl. dear, in
you.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
7. NJ C. A. DUCKPIN LEAGUE.
COLUMBIA LEAGUA

From st. Louis comes a report that the
new president OF the St Louis Cardinals
Is already tired of his job and may quit
any day: in which event Director G. Lacy
Crawford would - In line for the sue
cessioD-
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
BABY SUFFERS FROM ID. T.'s.n
Special Cable to The washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Hsrah.
Dublin. Dec. 17.-That a baby suffer-
ing from delirium tremens has been
found by doctor in one OF the Irish
country districts was a statement made
here by Miss Reynolds. organizer ef the
United Irish women's Society. She
added it vas a custom in some Irish
country districts to give babies stout.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18

An operating table on wheels is the lat
est idea in army hospital equipment 1t
is supplied with all the conveniences Of a
room In modern hospital.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-18
Board of Trade
Refutes Report

Continued from r.se on..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
APPEAL AWARDED.

In the case of c. T. Blunt against
The Mercantile Railway Building ano
Loan Association, an appeal has beer
awarded by the Supreme Court OF
Appeals, from the decree of the Cir
cult Court of this city.
The case arose out of the failure
Of the defendant association. Blunt
had invested twenty-one hundred dol
lars in the association, and claimed
to be a depositor in the savings de-
partment, and not stakeholder The
Circuit Court held that he was q
stakeholder as to part, and deposit
tor as to the balance. Blunt APP
pealed from the decision of the Cir
cult Court, claiming that he IS de-
positor as to the whole amount of his
investment. He is represented by At
torneys Samuel G. Brent and Howard
w. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
Justice uPHDLDs LAW |ALLEGED DISTINCTIONS
Swan Bro. and B. AbramsOn With
Draw Appeasl from
Police Court

As was stated yesterday, virtually
the entire business community was
cited to appear in the Police Court to
answer charges of obstructing the
sidewalks with boxes, barrels, show
cases produce, etc. All save one Of
those summoned appeared and alter
having the law fully explained by JUS
ice Cation, were dismissed with the
understanding that they would en-
jeayor to comply with the law in flu
sure. One firm, however, failed to
respond and was fined S. this morn
ing for obstructing the sidewalk.
Messrs Swan B." ---lo were
Enlarged with allowing a show case to
protrude too far on the sidewalk, had
their case continued until they could
employ counsel and have the legality
of the requirement tested. Today,
however, they announced that they
would not take an appeal and remove
the case back to the line Of the show
window
B. Abramson, who had taken an APP
peal to the Corporation Court, he hav-
ing been fined S. for similar offense,
placed his show case upon the line
allowed by the city.
This question is perplexing to ev-
cry person engaged in business, and
lit was said meeting Of the Retail
Merchants Association was to be cal
lied to take steps to meet the issue
which had been raised and which ser
iously affected the members. This,
however, is not so, and so far as pos
sible, it is believed, the law will be re-
spected on the part Of the business
men of the community who are not
disposed to obstruct sidewalks more
than possible. There is reason to
believe no more cases will be brought
into the Police Court.
Certain issues are raised in Alex
andria as periodically as the visits of
The sixteen-year locusts. 1t has been
but a few years since the literal en-
torcement of the Sunday law was
Urged by some. This was short
lived, and the matter of obstructing
sidewalks has succeeded it. There is
another due-the retrocession fever
which RACES with more or less vio-
ence about every twenty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
Must Pay Wharfage When Melons
are Not Landed at Corpo
ration Wharf

The case Of G. .E. Price VS.. Charles
Mckenney, the latter being charged
with violating the law which provides
that all watermelons brought to this
city in boats must be landed at Fish
town and that wharfage be paid
upon the same, came up in the Police
Court this morning. The defendant
was represented by Robinson Mon.
cure. The latter in his argument be.
tore the court stated that Justice Ca
ton had recently declared the law re-
curing all loaves of bread offered TO;
sale in the city market to be of a GER
tain weight Anticipated.
Justice Cation interposed by saying
ne never set the law aside for the rea
son that it was antiquated, but from
the fact that it was useless and Will,
proper at one time in the city's his
tory, did not apply to present condi
tons.
Mr.. Moncure, continuing, said tina
the corporation wharf was in no con
might be raised, as Captain McKen
ney often brought watermelons from
Washington to Alexandria, and tina
this city had no power to say where
they should be landed. His ellen,
was not averse to paying the wharf
age claimed by the plaintiff, but thai
the corporation wharf was DIN no con
dltlon to accommodate vessels, and
such as were taken to that wharf
were liable to be damaged. Other
vessels belonging to Mr.. Moncure's
client were moored at another wharf
to which point it was more convent
ent and satisfactory to land melons
Justice Cation asked Mr.. Price i;
the payment of wharfage on all mel
ons brought here would be satisfac.
tory to him when they were landed
at other wharves. The plaintiff sale
such procedure was unsatisfactory
to him.
procedure was unsatisfactory to him
Justice Cation then decided tina;
Captain Mckinney was not compel.
led to land watermelons at Fishtown
but if he landed them elsewhere hi
must pay the wharfage to the lessee
Captain Mckinney said the decis.
ion of the court was all he had con.
tended for, and the case was dis
missed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
HOLY NAME SOCIETY BAND.

The members of the new bant
of the Holy Name Society of St
Mary's Church, which was organized
recently, received their first instruc
ton from Prof. E. E. Pitt Monday
evening last. Professor Pitt wa:
pleased with the fine showing made
by his new pupils, and he predicts
that the young men now in his care
will make good and in a brief
time have a band that will be
credit to the st. Mary's Parish ant
the city of Alexandria. 1t is the in
tention of the professor to have al
least thirty pieces in the band. In
struction will be given every Monday
evening in the Y. NJ. S. Lyceum Hall
William A. De Vaughan will be band
master.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
MORE RAINS.

Several showers of rain visited this
city and vicinity yesterday evening
and last night. Heavy clouds hung
over the southern and southeastern
heavens at the close of the day, and
after dark there were copious CLOWN
p0urs in this city, accompanied by
lightning and thunder In portions
of Maryland hail fell The wind
changed to the northwest, bringing
cooler conditions. The weather to-
day has been clear and the tempera-
ture moderate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

An engagement of interest to Vir-
ginians is that of Miss Louise FRANKIE,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
FRANKIE, of Baltimore, to Mr.. Harrison
Brent, son of Mr.. Hugh Brent and the
late Mrs. Brent, of Brenton, Fauquier
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
Every Woman
Who Wants
Summer Wear
ab1es Should
Know

That we are making ex-
.raordinary season. end re-
auctions In practically
everything in this line.
Whether it be a suit, dress,
coat, or separate skirt, you
can come here with the
assurance that you will
pay a fraction of its origi-
nal price.
OF course, at this stage
of the season, lots are
small and sizes are incom-
plete. but the values are SO
great that it will pay you
richly to spend a little time
rs1rnmaaing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Mrs. A. F, Heon, and Mr.. Matthew
C. Arena arrived safely to the
to the Isthmus of Panama, July %
and are the guests of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C, Arena, and thell
sister, Mrs. E. F. Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Mr.. Alexander Murray, who previ-
Gus to the civil war conducted the mer-
chant tailoring business in this city,
but for many years resident of Mem
phis, Tenn, is on visit to his old
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Miss Janet Kuhn, of Hancock, Nd,
who spent several days as the guest
of Miss Harriet Boiling Douglas in
Cameron street, returned yesterday to
Garfield Hospital Washington, d. c.,
to resume the study of nursing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Miss Julia Langhorne Cone, of
Richmond, who recently visited in this
city, is now the guest of Mrs. Steph-
en- Putney in Wytheville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Mrs. Jennie Heisly Hager is spend,
ing her vacation with relatives in this
city and vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Revision of the tariff should not be
made at one sweep, but should be
gradual and thorough, is the opinion
of Gov. Wilson, announced at Sea-
girt, N. j., last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Mrs. J. C. Lindsey and son left this
morning to spend several weeks in
Knoxville, Tenn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Miss Cora Shriver Jones will leave
tomorrow for Roanoke to be the guest
of DR.. and Mrs. William Butler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Rev. c. Kelly Hobbs is spending g
few days on the Eastern Shore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
$500 and Sis
Men S Neglige
Shirts
79c

Choice OF any 81 90 or s1.25 ColJred
Neglige Shirt in our stock, including
finest quality percales. woven and prin.
ted madras and soisette materials; some
made with attached cuffs; all are coat
style. Your choice while they last. .79c
Three for 1925
Mems Csc Banten Wash Four. in
hands, in variety Of plain white, strip
ed and panel effects. Scld usually at
25c Now reduced to......................l9c
8 for Soc.
Choice of any SOC Underwear in our
stock (B. V. D. excepted), including
Roxford, Norfolk, and New Brunswick,
at special price OF garn,ent...,...."..42c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Miss Elizabeth Low and Miss Wal
lace Low, of Blackstone, Va, will ar
rive tonight to be the guests of their
brother-in-la and sister, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry O'Bannon Cooper. at their
home in Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Mr.. D. NJ. Pattie, of Madison is tn
guest'of friends in Braddock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Mrs. w. S. Connolly has returned
from visit of several weeks to rel.
atives in Richmond and Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Mrs. Duncan of Culpeper, and her
daughter, Mrs. D. Moxley Low, left
Culpeper today for Elkton Springs,
where they vii lremain some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Mr.. Thomas F. Kelly and family
left this morning to spend several
weeks at Colonial Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

Miss Sarah Cox and Miss Eliza Cox
left yesterday to spend two weeks in
Westmoreland county as the guest of
their uncle, Mr. Robert Murphy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About PEG
pie of Alexandria Happenings
IN Society.

Mr.. Alexander Murray, who previ-
Gus to the civil war conducted the mer-
chant tailoring business in this city,
but for many years resident of Mem
phis, Tenn, is on visit to his old
home.
Mrs. ]. C. Lindsey and son left this
morning to spend several weeks in
Knoxville, Tenn.
Mrs. Jennie Heisly Hager is spend,
ing her vacation with relatives in this
city and vicinity.
Miss Julia Langhorne Cone, Of
Richmond, who recently visited in thi:
city, is now the guest of Mrs. Steph
en- Putney in Wytheville.
Miss Janet Kuhn, of Hancock, Md.
who spent several days as the CUES
of Miss Harriet Boiling Douglas il
Cameron street, returned yesterday tt
Garfield Hospital Washington, D. C.
to resume the study of nursing.
Miss Cora Shriver Jones will leave
tomorrow for Roanoke to be the CUES
of DR.. and Mrs. William Butler.
Rev. c. Kelly Hobbs is spending E
few days on the Eastern Shore.
An engagement of interest to Vir.
ginians is that of Miss Louise FRANKIE
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
FRANKIE, of Baltimore, to Mr.. Harrison
Brent, son of Mr.. Hugh Brent and the
late Mrs. Brent, of Brenton, Fauquiel
county.
Miss Elizabeth Low and Miss Wal
lace Low, of Blackstone, Va, will ar
rive tonight to be the guests of their
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry O'Bannon Cooper. at their
home in Cameron street
Mrs. w. S. Connolly has returned
from a visit OF several weeks to rel
atives in Richmond and Petersburg.
Miss Sarah Cox and Miss Eliza Cox
left yesterday to spend two weeks in
Westmoreland county as the guest of
their uncle, Mr. Robert Murphy.
Mr. Thomas F. Kelly and family
left this morning to spend several
weeks at Colonial Beach.
Mr.. D. NJ. Pattie, of Madison is the
guest'of friends in Braddock.
Mrs. Duncan of Culpeper, and her
daughter, Mrs. D. Monkey Low, left
Culpeper today for Elkton Springs,
where they viii lremain some time.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-13
FODDER FOR FANS

The last time Walter Johnson went in to
pitch for Washington Kid Gleason yelped
from the third base coaching line, Watch
young pitcher they didn't
The American association continues to
Kid itself that ii is nearly a big league
Columbus has just given up $4,000 (some
fielder Middleton and Pitcher Ellis, Of tho
Wichita team.
For more reasons than one we suggest
Atlanta as the place for Charley Cars
winter school for ball players,
Harry Billiard, once well known in the
South, has lost out as a member of the
Columbus pitching staff
Ralph Capron has hooked on at St Paul
and has gotten away to a fast start
That's his custom, but he doesn't hold his
speed.
Little Ii Rock is tired Of fguring in the
league. Every time attendance slumps in
the Southern league the club owners be-
gin to shout Wolf, wolf! We're going to
worked it in Montgomery, Mobile and
Nashville and every time somebody came
through with enough money to save the
club.
Charles Comiskey spends a world of
money, each year for recruits What he
spent last fall wasn't wasted. for he Sc
cured Rath, Weaver and Benz.
Cleveland doesn't care where IT goes for
ball players. Bob Gilkes has just landed
Pitcher Hayes. He comes from the Ed
league.
The Chattanooga team win play ex-
hlbluOn games in Pensacola August IA and
10. The Pensacola club has repeatedly
tried to get Atlanta to play there, but the
cracker club has had about all the base
circuit this year
You can't tell a hall player by the way
ne starts. Four joke players al the start
were Vanguard, Merkle, McGraw and Jen-
nings.
In recent game at Norfolk a horse
! belonging to a mounted policeman broke
| loose from his moorings, which was a
little negro boy, and Careened around the
inheld, kicking up his heels and charging
at the players, The hit-and-run game be-
came very popular on the instant and
| when II ended the players had all de-
parted leaving the nag clear field.
If the Giants lose many more games this
month McGraw will recall Charley Faust,
If Camel ever gets the pennant cinched
in the International association he will at
once turn Tommy Mcmillan over to the
Yankees. But he will never let the wee
Albanian go until it is,
Jack Kerr. ex- Cracker is hitting EN-
mile with Wilmington, The other day he
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-13
JORDAN SAYS
SLIDING INTO
FIRST IS BAD

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Aug.
13-Is sliding into first base
on close ones a good play?
Most fans and especially minor
league ones, say yes. They argue
that 1t gives the runner the ad-
vantage of at least a second and
also shows the slider to be pos
sessed of the proper pep and fight
ing spirit. Two men, each repre-
sentative in his capacity In the
Southern league, however. con-
denim the play as a poor one. These
two men are Otto Jordan, admit
tedly one of the best all-round
players who ever donned a South
ern league uniform, and Frank
RudCerham, since Carpenters de-
parture, the dean of the umpiring
staff.
"A base runner does not gain
time in sliding into first" says Jor-
dan; he loses by it. In running
the body is carried we'll forward
and the leg advanced as much as
possible to take the bag. When
the runner slides, however. he must
slow up and bring both feet to-
gether before he can throw him
self forward for the slide. In doing
this he loses whole step. No man
can slide directly from his stride.
He must stop and bring his feet
together.
The belief that sliding helps a
base runner arises from the fact
that 1t Is universally employed as
an aid in sliding into the other
bags. 1t is an undisputed fact that
a slide into second or third is alb
sOlutely indispensable But bear this
fact in mind, the runner hits the
dirt not to help him beat the ball
to the bag, bat to evade the tag. A
man can steal second or third when
the ball beats him a full second, but
at first he must actually beat the
ball"