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The evening world., 1912-11-14

Second Deputy Commissioner DOUG
erty next told OF taking Cavs and II
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
FIRST TERN ENDS
FOR THE IN. GA.
VACATION SCHOOL
Second Opens August S and
Extends to Septem-
Der Is.

The first term of the vacation school
of the Y. NJ. C. A. closed today. A Sec
ond term will be begun August s. ex.
tending to September 15. Charles A.
johnson. who has complete charge VI
the work, has reserved Friday and Sat
urdey. this week. for consultation with
parents and pupil. whi wish to enter for
the second term.
Thi vacation school has been msin-
tanned for six years. It is chiefly de-
vised to help pupils along who failed
to pass their examinations in the spring.
Only ffth to eighth grade pupils are
eligible. On completion of theiI vaca-
ton course Mr.. johnson gives them a
letter stating what kind of work they
have accomplished and the public
school teacher may promote the pupil
on the strength Of this letter. II she
wishes to do 80.
About half of the members of the
class OF twenty-five which has complet-
ed the first term are members of the
Y. M. c. A. The prospects are that the
second term will attract even a larger
class. Mr.. johnson divides the pupils
into classes Of Ave or six each 80 that
he can give each one his personal at
tention.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
PRESIDENT WATCHES
MAIL CATCHER WORK
Accompanied BY Major Rhoads He
Sees Hupp Machine At
Benning.

President Taft. accompanied by his
military aide. Major Thomas L. Rhoads,
this afternoon motored out to Benning
and witnessed an exhibition of the
Hupp automatic mailbag attachment
which makes It possible for trains to
collect mail while going at full speed.
The inventor, Albert Hupp, has had
the device In operation on the tracks OF
the Chesapeake Beach railway be-
yond Benning for several months, and
II Ia possible the machine may be
adopted by the railroads and receive
the sanction of the postoffice officials.
The President remained about a half
an hour, and carefully inspected the
device.
Mr.. Hupp had a specially constructed
railroad car attached to a locomotive,
and the speeding train collected the
mall bags with remarkable ease. In
the same manner the mail bags were
sent flying from the car and caught by
the projecting arms of the various ma
chimes.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
REVENUE CUTTERS TRY
TO LOCATE DERELICT
The Unalga Sent Out To Find
Obstruction-Nina's Fate
Recalled.

The revenue cutter Unalga is trying
to locate an obstruction to navigation
reported off the coast OF virginia. mid
way between Cape Delaware and the
cape Of the Chesapeake.
Word that this obstruction exists has
given rise to the otherwise unfounded
speculation that this may be the hulk
of the navy tug, Nina, which was COST
at sea two and one-haif years ago.
According to Captain Commandant
Bertholf. Of the Revenue Cutter Serv-
Ice, II is doubtful. first whether the OBJ
struction u the hulk Of a vessel, and
second. whether 1t Is the Nina. II 1t is
the remnant Of a vessel.
The loss of the Nina is remembered as
having occurred in February. 1910. when
the little vessel with q crew Of thirty
two on board set out from Norfolk for
Boston and was never heard Of again.
Boatswain John s. Croghan, of WASH
ington, was in command.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
LEADERS OF LABOR
TO MEET AT SHORE
Executive Council Of Federation
Will Hold Discussions At
.. Atlantic City.

Regular quarterly meetings Of the
executive council Of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor will be held beginning
August II, at Atlantic City, instead of
Washington, as customary. Between
dips in the surf and saunterings on the
boardwalk. members of the council will
talk of the political situation, Jurisdic-
tional questions. and Justice Wright.
John Mitchell Is expected to return
from his lecture tour In the West in
time to attend the meeting. but 1t Is
not certain that he will go to Atlantic
City by way of Washington.
The jurisdictional questions which are
due to come up are many, 1t Is under
stood. and a number of important hear
tngs will be held, at which various
unions will press their claims.
Following adjournment Of Congress
the American Federation of Labor is
likely to make some important an
nouncements, 1t is said. Hope of OBJ
taining legislation has held back action
in one or two matters. lest some mem
bers Of Congress be unfavorably af-
fected.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
PURCHASER FOUND
FOR ?. 0. WOOD, AND
CHIEFS ARE HAPPY
Departments Bugbear ELM
mated by Action Of
w. II. Booth.

Postmaster General Hitchcock and
other Postoffice Department officials,
seem at last about to be rid Of their
pet "bugbear," the woodpile made ia
nous by Congressman Redheid of New
York. ~
A man has been found who is willing
to pay 10 cents for each full load of
waste box wood that accumalates at the
Postoffice Department annex at First
and X streets northeast. He is william
II. Booth. "
Booth has a contract for the pur-
chase OF all wood during the fiscal year
!sl2-1sl3. With this contract slowed
away and full knowledge Of the ap-
parently well-founded current story
that Congressman Redfeld will not be
oandldate Tor reelection, the Post
master General and his aids are smiling
ly content.
It was little over a year ago when
Congressman Redfeld, as a member Of
the House Committee on Expenditures
IN the Postoffice Department, and a
business man, made his famous wood
pile pronouncement and sought to show
that II was good business to drop the
policy. Of giving this wood away to
poor families. and to sell 1t to the high
The wood was saved. The pile reach
ed enormous proportions but there were
no purchasers. Finally Insurance un-
derwriters made a big kick and the
woodpile obtained publicity as a menace
NO amount of advertising brought pur-
chasers. Certain charitable institutions
offered to take the wood IL the Govern
ment paid carriage. Finally a citizen Of
fered to pay rs cents a load. His offer
was snapped up SO quick that he was
to sign contract,
Congressman Redfeld came to the
front with the suggestion that the way
to get rid of the woodpile was to mix
Drains with 1t. The contractor for the
wood defaulted, and there was deep
gloom at the Postoffice department.
Finally Booth offered 10 cents a load
and his offer was accepted.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA, JULY II


After lying with committee for over
a year, the proposal submitted by the
Alexandria Light Infantry. agreeing to
Royal street, with the city. has been
reported favorably, and was passed by
the board of aldermen at last nights
meeting OF the city council. AS 1t car
ries with II an appropriation Of $6,500 1t
could not be acted upon, under the
rules, by the lower body.
The sum named Is to be used in de-
fraying present encumbrances on the
structure, and to cover the cost OF ex-
tensive improvements. A sum equal to
one-half of this amount must first be
secured by public subscription by the
military company, before, the work can
be started. 1t Is further provided that
the joint committee on finance and gen.
eral laws shall be empowered to finance
the raising of this sum, either by means
Of mortgage on the property, or In
any manner in which they shall see At
1t is understood that the Alexandria
Light Infantry has already secured by
subscription the greater part Of this
modernize the building. Installing IiHue q
gymnasium, shower baths, and metal
lockers. ..
By vote of to 2 the board Of
$3.50. already granted by the common
council, to be used in defraying the
legal expenses incident to the defense
Of the seat of Councilman Urban s. LAM
brought by Robert s. Barrett. The vote
was as follows: Ayes-Aldermen Ogden
and Ballenger; noes--Aldermen Hill,
Brill, Field. Summers. Fitzgerald, and
The resolution introduced BIZ coun-
Gilman e. B. Marshall, requesting the
school board to restore the salary of
Col. Theodore Ficklin, principal of the
reduced fro from % a.s5o to- to s.eGC '' per- se's sear.
was defeated by q vote Of 0to 3.
Speaking in favor of his resolution.
Marshall called attention to the many
Srsnt %as Of pnP' e nST oa n uner ns higher Ss
Inns tutelage and said that It was hard
ly fair to reduce his salary in his de-
clining years.
This was seconded by Councilman
that the resolution be not adopted, and
that the Judgment of the school board
be sustained.
Those favoring the resolution were
those opposing Messrs. Leadbeter,
Lambert, Graham. Williams, Brockett,
Harrison, Swan, Chauncey. Birreli, and
finally decided to adjourn until August
81, the new council being formed on the
first day of September. There was
some objection to this By Councilman
Brockett There was some little specu-
lation at this point as to when the new
council should be sworn in, IT being
pointed out that September fell ON
Sunday and September 2 on Labor Day.
Considerable time was consumed In
the discussion Of the committee report
on the twnnty-year franchise asked for
by the Washington Virginia Railway,
which passed the board of aldermen. II
return for a franchise for the period
named for the use Of the Royal street
tracks. the company agreed to pay
s1,6o8 a year, besides paving the square
from Prince to Duke streets with Wit
rified brick, and from Duke to Wolfe
streets with tar macadam, at a cost Of
5000. The members could not agree or
this point, and 1t was finally decided to
take the matter UP at a special meeting
to be held next Tuesday evening, in
order that the adjoining property own
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Washingtonians Will
Attend World Congress

Among the Washingtonians who will
represent the United States at the In
ternadonal Association Of Road Con-
crosses. to be held at London in June,
1913. are William Phelps Emo, Dr. L. /.
Hewes, of the United States Office of
Public Roads. and Provost Hubbard, of
the Institute of Industrial Research.
These men have been designated by
the American Association for Highway
Improvement owing to the delay Of the
United States Government in making
the appointments. This body has also
been selected to act as the American
branch Of the international organiza-
ton.
The annual American Road Congress
will be held in Atlantic City Septem-
ber 80 to October 8.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Washington Couple
Marry in Rockville

ROCKVILLE, Nd. July a.-Willis
Foley, aged twenty-one, and Miss May
Frizzell. aged nineteen, both Of WASH
ington, were married In Rockville yes
terday afternoon by the Rev. Samuel
r. White, Of the Baptist church. at
the home Of the minister.
The young man was so excited when
he applied for the licenses that he gave
the name of the bride as May Pur-
cell, and the mistake was not discov-
cred until the home of the minister was
reached.
After the ceremony the mistake was
corrected by the license clerk.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
GIVES MORTGAGE
FOR $6,5OO,OOO
American Ice Company Pledges
Property As Security For
Bond Issue.

A blanket first mortgage for $500, 900.
covering all the property Of the Ameri-
can Ice Company in the District of CO.
lumbia. Maine, New York. New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, and Maryland, was filed
with the Register of Deeds today to Sc
cure bond issue.
The mortgage will secure $500 $1,000
bonds, payable August /. 1912, with in.
terest at per cent. The paper covers
2l0 pages, and a fee of $124.24 wa,
charged for the filing.
The trustee Is the Pennsylvania Com
pany Tor insurance on Lives and Grant
ing Annuities, a Philadelphia CORPORA :
tion.
Included in the property covered by
the mortgage are the plants of the
knickerbocker Ice Company, of New
Jersey, the Knickerbocker Ice Company.
of Pennsylvania, and the Ice Manufac-
turing Company, of New York.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Probation Officer
Begins New Term

Capt. Isaac D. Porter today completed
his first term as probation officer OF the
District Supreme Court and renewed
his oath for another two-year term, hav-
having been reappointed by the court.
During the past two years Captain
Porter has had in his custody 272 con-
Victed persons. and but nineteen of them
have violated their parole. He declares
that the probation law has worked ad-
nirably In the District and that a large
number of men have been saved from
the penitentiary, to reform and become
useful citizens.
Captain Porter has been vigilant in
his duty and has won the commentator
OF the court by his efficient work.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Missionaries Leave
For Work in Orient

AS missionaries for the Seventh Day
Adventist Church, DR.. and Mrs. M. D.
Wood, and Mr.. and Mrs. ". f. Peugh,
left Takoma Park yesterday for India.
En- route they will visit State conference
camp meetings in Indiana, Michigan.
Iowa, and Illinois.
Pastor 8. B. Horton. recently assistant
secretary of the Religious Liberty de-
partment, will hereafter be stationed in
tho West Michigan conference. He came
to Washington from New Orleans twen-
ty-two years ago, and has been identi-
fed with the Seventh Day Adventists
during practically all of this period.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Prophets and Florists
Will Meet Tonight

Meetings of Kallipolis Grotto, No
Is. Mystic Order Yelled Prophets Of
the Enchanted Realm, and the Wash
ington Florists Club will be held to-
night for the purpose Of considering
holding again their annual outing at
Chesapeake Beach.
On last Wednesday when the COM
bined excursion Of the two was held
rain interfered: The athletic events
were postponed and the success Of the
outing otherwise marred.
1t is more than probable that an
other date will he decided upon to-
night
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Chevy Chase Lake
Has New Feature

Lovers Tubs have been installed as
an amusement feature at the Chevy
Chase Lake, and have proved immensely
popular, providing no less entertainment
for the onlookers than for the venture
some persons who are Jared and knock
ed about as the tubs continue on their
way.
Concerts are given every night. and
these appear to appeal most strongly to
the visitors. many of them paying no
attention to the numerous amusements
provided on the grounds. Dancing is
In order every night from o'clock until
closing time.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
SUPPLY PURCHASES
HALTEDBY ABSENCE
OF COMMISSIONERS
Old Law Prevents Payment
of Bills Without Their
Signatures.

The business Of the District govern
ment In the purchase OF supplies for the
fiscal year 1913 Is practically at a stand
still, owing to the provision OF the law
which requires the signatures of all three
Commissioners on contracts.
AS result of these conditions, bust
ness men and contractors are compelled
to wait one and two months for their
money Commissioner Johnston left
two weeks ago on his vacation, and Is
expected to return the latter part Of
next month. Commissioner Judson also
is on leave, but, during the absence Of
the Engineer Commissioners the busi-
ness Of the office Is conducted by the
Assistant Engineer Commissioner. in
this instance Major e. 81. Markham.
.'' Cause of Delay.
Delay in the execution of contracts is
occasioned, therefore, only when one Of
the civilian Commissioners Is absent
from the city. Auditor Tweedale has
declined to approve the expenditure Of
money under contracts signed by only
two members of the board. pending a
ruling by the Comptroller of the Treas
ury, which the Commissioners asked for
today. ......
The corporation counsel of the Dis
trict in viewing the subject in 1909 ek.
pressed the opinion that the act of 1878.
requiring the entire membership Of the
board Of commissioners to execute con-
tracts in behalf of the District, appeared
to relate exclusively to contracts fol
construction work and that supplies
contracts are valid and legal If signed
by only two members Of the board.
t'Tf the views expressed by the corpo-
ration counsel in his opinion Of August
4, 1904. arc sound and based upon a
proper obstruction Of the law, 1t would
greatly expedite the public business IN
the execution Of contracts for furnish
ing annual supplies" says the auditor.
THE question is one. however. that
does not rest on the opinion of that
officer, as under the law the original
copies of the contracts must be for
warded to and passed upon by the ac-
counting officers of the Treasury. THE
greater part Of contracts executed by
the Commissioners are those for annual
supplies. and these contracts are ex-
ecuted on or about July / when 1t is
extremely difficult to have the entire
membership Of the Board of Commits
sioners present.
Contractors Wait Pay.
consequently the District Govern
ment is placed in the position Of pur-
chasing supplies for several months
where formal contracts have not been
entered into and contractors are re-
quired to await settlement Of their ac-
counts until such time as the contracts
are signed by all three Commissioners.
causing in practically every fiscal year
a delay Of one or two months"
When the Commissioners were before
the subcommittee Of the House of Rep
rsentativss having in charge the Dis
trict appropriation bill for 1913, an ef-
fort was made to have inserted q pro-
vision authorizing majority Of the
board to contract for supplies, but 1t
was not included in the bill as finally
passed.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Slander Is Alleged
In $4,000 Suit

slander is alleged in q suit filed in the
District Supreme Court today by sallie
M. stockton against William p. Eldridge
for $4,000 damages. 1t is alleged in the
bill that at a meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Sightseeing Automobile
and Investment Company on July 25.
last, the defendant accused the plaintiff.
who was secretary of the company, OF
improprieties in connection with the
bookkeeping of the concern.
Attorneys Wilton ]. Lambert and Ru-
dolph II. Yeatman represent the plain
tiff
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
BOY FRUSTRATES
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
youngster Shuts Of Gas In Room
After Perilous
Climb.

Tired OF life because of constant ILL
ness, Mrs. Ada Novelselsky, Of New
York, attempted suicide at the home OF
her brother, Isidor Friedman, Al Eighth
street southwest, last night, and was
saved through the daring of Solomon
Friedman, a thirteen-year-old boy, who
climbed a narrow window ledge to enter
the room where the woman lay and
opened the door.
Mrs, Novelselsky went to bed room
on the second floor. turned on the gas,
stuck gas tube between her lips and
lay down to die. Escaping fumes warn
ed the boy. He peered over the tran
som, and saw the tube In the woman's
mouth. Then young Friedman ran
downstairs. shouting for help. climbed
to a ledge below the second story win
dows and wormed his way around until
he could open the window and unlock
the bedroom door from the inside.
The woman was removed to Emer-
gency Hospital, where she will recover
She has a husband and three children
in New York, and was sent to WASH
ington to visit in the belief that she
might be diverted from constant brood
Ing over her i'll health.
Choice Roses, soc Dozen.
Abundant supply of different home
grown varieties at GUIDES. 1214 F.--Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Will Grant Indulgences.

Plenary indulgences will be granted
between o'clock tomorrow afternoon
and sunset Friday at the Brookland
Franciscan monastery and st. Patrick's
and st. Matthews Catholic Churches,
At 9 o'clock Friday morning special
services will be held in the monastery.
Tn Rev. Godfrey Schilling, superior of
the monastery, will celebrate solemn
high mass. The day is known as the
Feast of Portiuncula, and Is religiously
observed by Catholics.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Date of Trial Set.

BY agreement Of respective counsel
the test suit filed by William s. Bran
som. in the District Supreme Court to
deterpine the right of the District Com
missioners to raise the water rates will
be heard September %. rule requir-
ing the Commissioners to show cause
why they should not be enioined from
shutting off the water at Bransom's s
residence, was made returnable next
Monday, but 1t has been agreed that
the case shall rest in status quo.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

Summer Tours Via Baltimore & Ohio
r. r. Daily to Jersey Seashore, Adiron-
dack Mountains and All New York,
New England and Canadian Provinces
Nova Scotia and Quebec. and Allegheny
Mountain Resorts; also to Western
Points. II contemplating a rail or water
trip for pleasure or on business, consult
agents at 18th st. & N. Y. ave. or 619 Pa.
ave. They will help help you.-Advt
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Sail for GERMANY.

Among the Washingtonians sailing for
Germany on the North German Lloyd
steamer Rhein from Baltimore this at
ternoon are the Misses Elizabeth M.
Taylor and Jennie A. Wanner, and
Eugene Hutchneider.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

$1,000 Chicago and Return, Baltimore
& Ohio r. r. Tickets on sale Aug. / to
I; limited to I'D. Ticket Offices 18th ST
New York Ave. and 6ls Penna Ave.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Woman's Hand Crushed.

While working at the "'olman Laun-
dry. Sixth and C streets northwest, to-
day. Maud Smith. colored. was injured,
her left hand being mashed in an IRON
ing machine. She was taken to the
Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31
Goes for Prisoner.

Albert Stewart, wanted in this city
on a charge of embezzlement, was ar
rested today in Philadelphia, according
to a dispatch received at Police Head
quarters. Stewart was formerly en-
pioyed as a driver by the White Cross
Milk Company, from whom he is alleged
to have embezzled $50. Central Office
Detective O'Brien will go to Philadel-
phia for the prisoner.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

$500 Weekend Trips via Baltimore and
Ohio for New Jersey coast points Every
Friday and Saturday, good returning
until following Tuesday.-Advt
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

Weekend Excursions to Mountain Re-
sorts via Baltimore & Ohio $3.50 Berke-
ley Springs and return. $500 Deer Park,
Oakland, Mt. Lake Park and return.
Full information at ticket offices.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

Choice Roses, soc Dozen.
Abundant supply of different home
grown varieties at GUIDES. 1214 F.--Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

Plans are now afoot by local business
men for the erection of steel auto
mobile garage. with cement flooring, on
upper King street.
The Washington times., 1912-07-31

A challenge has been issued by VIC
boat the Ultra, carried Off the Fleisch-
mann trophy In the cruiser class In the
regatta Saturday. Emerson Will race
Kast in his cruiser, the Marcaro. un.
der the rules, the race must be held
within two weeks Of the challenge.
The Washington times., 1912-11-07
BALANCE OF POWER
IN SENATE IS HELD
BY PROGRESSNES
Bull Moose Will Continue To
Be Great Force in
Upper House.

That the progressive Republicans are
going to continue to be great force In
the Senate has been made clear from
the election returns.
while they will nominallv not hold
the balance of power after March 4.
they will, In fact, do so bv reason or
factional division among the Democrats.
Contrary to expectations. the actual
numerical strength OF, the progressive
Republicans will be Increased after
March 4. senator Bourne is beaten In
Oregon, but. on the other hand. In the
place of Senator, Gamble Of South Da-
kota, a reactionary. therS Will come
Thomas Sterling. a Progressive. Senator
Borah is sure to be returned from
Idaho, and Kenyon from Iowa. The
election of Judge Norris. OF Nebraska,
is a gain for the progressive Republi-
cans In the Senate, as Norris Is one OF
the ablest progrcssives In Congress.
Moreover. Illinois will probably send
progressive Republican. Lawrence Y.
Sherman, who Will replace Cullom. re-
dictionary. This will offset the loss OF
Senator Dixon Of Montana. II appears.
therefore, the progressive Republlcans
are to have net gain or at least one
in the Senate after March 4. AFTER then
the progressive Republicans In the SEN
ate will be Senators Cummins, Clapp'
IA Toilette. Bor8h. Bristow, Crawford
Gronna. Works Poindexter. Kenyon,
Sterling, Norris. and sherman. or
total OF thirteen. with one or two others
possible,