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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
SCORES CONGRESS
FOR NOT PASSING
LAWSFOR DISTRICT
w. D. Mackenzie Declares
Social Disease Here Worse
Than Machine Politics.

Scoring Congress for It's failure to
pass the public utilities. the universal
transfers. and loan shark measures. and
demanding suffrage as the only saliva
ton for the District of Columbia. w.
d. Mackenzie delivered a strong ad-
dress under the auspices OF the District
Of Columbia Suffrage League at Penn
sylvania avenue and Eighth street
northwest last evening.
I'VE have no petty graft or dirty
machine politics in the District" he
said, but we have something worse.
We have conditions of social disease
and social injustice. and under the
present system Of government we are
poweriess to remedy these conditions.
For the past forty years citizens Of
the District have been pleading with
Congress to enact the necessary legis-
lation to eliminate our alley slums.
The real estate syndicates and the local
corporations have had too much infiu-
ence In District affairs. Our street
railway companies pay Into the Dis
trict treasury per cent OF their gross
city streets. but they pay taxes on only
a small fraction Of their real estate and
personal property. Their property, like
that Of all other citizens. should be as
stsotu tuNtu NJ the Eattb.
"A striking example Of social injustice
and special privilege is brought to
light In a recent Congressional report,
which proves beyond the shadow OF a
doubt that certain wealthy property
owners and real estate syndicates have
for many years been exerting an i'm
proper influence on the office Of the
District Assessor. SO as to keep taxes
In certain favored sections Of the city
far below the legal rate, thus shifting
an unjust proportion of the taxes to the
shoulders OF those wage workers and
Government employees who live In the
less favored sections.
"As a municipal council for WASH
ington, Congress is not a brilliant sue
cess. 1t has recently adjourned after
a nine months session, but the SEES
sion was not long enough to pass the
loan shark bill. the public utilities bill.
the universal transfers bill. or other
legislation demanded by the people OF
the District. However honest or we'll
disposed toward the District members
of Congress may be. they are SO pre-
occupied with other matters that they
can give little attention to District af-
fairs"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Democrats Ask Women
s. To Urge Men To Vote

The olive branch has been passed
among all the warning factions of the
District Democracy, according to state
ments made by R. e. Mattingly. chair
man Of the District Democratic central
committee, and James S. Easby-Smith,
a District delegate to the Baltimore
convention, in addresses before the
Washington section of the National
womens Democratic League In the
Southern building last night.
"Our differences have been entirely
personal. but we are all now working
toward the single object of securing
the election OF Wilson and Marshall, -
said Nj. Easbv-Smith. There is nc
real reason why there should not be
complete peace, and we are making
every effort to bring It about in order
that the best results may be obtained"
Mr.. Mattingly declared that there arc
several thousand residents of the Dis.
trict who have votes in States, and
that plans are now being laid for get
ting as many of them as possible &c
80 home and vote. He urged the WON
en- to assist In this work by pcrsuadine
ell men with votes to cast them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
AMERICAN CRUISER
IS READY TO FIRE
ONCH|NESE TOWN
Activity of Outlaws Keeps
Sailors Prepared for I'M
mediate Action.

With its guns uncovered and Its crew
Of marines and bluejackets ready to
land at a moments notice to protect
foreigners who are threatened by
Chinese outlaws. the cruiser Cincinnati
today drags at anchor in the harbor Of
Foochow, China.
According to a dispatch from Rear
Admiral Nicholson. COMMUNICATIVE ief
OF the Aslatic squadron, Commander
Samuel S. Robson, Of the Cincinnati.
has been given order to land his men
whenever he deems 1t necessary.
In view OF the outrages being prac-
tied by the rebels and the apparent
difficulty OF the government troops 10
cope with the situation, the Navy De-
partment has cabled to Rear Admiral
Nicholson to have several other vessels
OF his fleet ready to steam to Foochow.
There are several American men-of-war
at Shanghai. which is a days sail away:
Other vessels are cruising In Oriental
waters not far away from the seat OF
the trouble.
leading the revolt and has notified Unit
cd States Consul John Fowler that he
would blow up the town the moment
the government troops sent down from
Picking by the war ministry. appeared
One expeditionary force of fifty sol
diers, according to news dispatches
were ma ssacred by the outlaws on the
outskirts of Foochow and their bodies
were eaten. Famine has the country
about Foochow in its grip and a recent
typhoon added to the devastation.
1t is said at the State Department that
there are about two hundred Americans
in Foochow, which Is the educational
center for southern China. Most Of the
Americans there are missionaries ant
teachers.
1t is this colony which Commander
Robson has been commanded to pro
tect. Late this afternoon a specia
cable was sent by Acting Secretary o
the Navy Rear Admiral Andrews, d.
recting Rear Admiral Nicholson to keel
In communication with the department
SHOULD trouble last much longer It Il
probable that the review scheduled t,
be held at Manila October IA may hav,
to be called of. as was the case will
the Pacific fleet which was to have as
sembled at San Francisco on that date.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
German Women Here
Ignore Elevators
And Enter Saloon

Patrons OF one OF the leading hotels Of
the city. struck with the spectacle of a
large number of weii-dressed women
walking up and down five or six flights
Of stairs. made inquiry today as to the
WHY and wherefore OF this scorning of
the elevators
The inquiry developed that the women
are the wives or daughters of some OF
the foreign delegates to the Congress
OF Hygiene and Demography, who are
accustomed to three-story buildings at
home. and look Rskance on higher flights
In fast elevators.
Today some OF the German delegates
and their wives walked calmly into a
Pennsylvania avenue saloon. near the
Munsey building. and as calmly seated
themselves around tables in the front
OF the saloon
Ordinary thirsty persons in the saloon
were somewhat astonished at the spec
tacle, but to these delegates there was
nothing unusual about the proceeding.
Fond as many Germans may be of their
glass OF beer. this hygiene congress has
developed the fact that the leading au-
thorities Of the world on water supply
take of their hats on this subject to a
German. Prof. Gaertner. of the Univer-
sity Of Jena. '.' .'
The professor says some cities In his
own country have carried the campaign
for pure water In cities almost to the
making IL a mania.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
SUSPECTED HEAD
Of MANS SLAYERS
LODGED IN JAIL
He and Other Young Gang.
sters Are Held for
Grand Jury.

Frank Dougherty, accused as the
leader Of a gang OF young outlaws"
charged with killing and robbing John
Spencer, colored. OF & on the Benning
road last July, was today committed to
jail to await the action OF the grand
Jury. Dougherty and the other men,
oers Of the gang were held for the
grand jury by the coroner's jury.
Dougherty was arrested in Cleveland
several days ago and when he was
brought to Washington last night by
Detective Guy Rurlingame. a crowd OF
fully 1900 persona was waiting at Union
Station to get glimpse OF him. The
gang accused Of staying Spencer to rob
him OF 80. made its headquarters around
Fifteenth and II streets northeast. and
persons living In that section OF the
city have taken much interest In the
case. Dougherty was well known in the
neighborhood and the reception given
him would hardly have been larger had
some visiting diRnitary arrived.
Detective Burlingame took the pris-
oner, to headquarters on a street car
Later he was locked up at No. / sta.
ton for the night. Dougherty was not
inclined to discuss the charge against
himself.
On the night OF July IA Dougherty
and other members of the gang. 1t Il
alleged, followed Spencer along the
Benning road until they came to a
lonesome spot, where, II Is claimed
they beat him to death with fence pal
ings and rified his pockets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Held for Grand Jury on
Purse Snatching Charge

Charles N. Cole. the colored alleged
pocketbook snatcher. arrested follow
Ing an exciting chase through the busi-
ness section of the city Tuesday after
noon. after he had boldly approached
Mrs. Annie B. Bentley. of Lanham. Nd.
at Eighth and E streets northwest,
and grabbed her purse. was held In 1000
bond for the action Of the grand jury
In the United States branch Of the
Police Court yesterday.
Cole has absolutely refused to tell
the police anything concerning his past
life prior to his arrest In Judiciary
Square shortly after the purse snach-
ing occurred. He waived Preliminary
hearing when arraigned and appeared
Just as surly as at the time OF his
capture.
The defendant Is charged specific
ally with "stealthily selling, snatch
ing. and stealing a pocketbook belong
ing to Mrs. Annie B. Bentley" The
charge, Is so tongue twisting In Its
wording that Clerk of the Court Harper
had to repeat It several times before
he enunciated 1t coherently.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
A Word to Women
on Health Matters

Women are generally careful about
the state Of their health, and they are
apt to make good use Of remedies
known as disease preventives. Germi.
cides and antiseptics are included in
this class, but the greatest care should
be exercised In using any which con-
tain poisons, unless prescribed by q
physician.
By reason of its absolute safety and
its beneficial results, physicians gen.
orally have strongly recommended Ty-
reefs Antiseptic Powder. II Ia unequal
ed as a preventive Of contagious dis
ease, unsurpassed as douche, and
highly effcacious in avoiding infection,
healing diseased tissues, ulcers, and
delicate membrane passages. Ideal and
delicate for deodorizing purposes. A
twenty -five cent package makes 2 gal
Ions standard solution. Sold by drug.
gists everywhere. Send for booklet and
sample. J. s. Tyree, Chemist, Wash
ington, ID. G.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Indian Bureau Needs
Men for Agency Work

A miller and general mechanic are
needed by the Indian Bureau for work
on Indian agencies in the West The
general mechanic who qualities under
the civil service will be sent to the
Moqui Indian Agency. In Arizona. at a
salary OF 81, 900 a year, with board and
accommodations for his family thrown
In.
The miller and will be employed at
a similar salary and with the same
perquisites on the Crow Agency. Mon
tana. No educational tests will be
given in the examinations by the Civil
Service Commission. Training. expert
ence, and fitness will count for sixty.
and physical ability the other forty.
The examinations are to be held octo-
Der g.
The same day an examination will be
held to secure eligibles for appoint
ment as negative cutters In the Gov
eminent service at salaries slightly In
excess OF 81 900 year. Men who have
had experience in photo-lithographic
shops are preferred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
ASK WOMEN TO WEAR
PICTURES OF TAFT
Republican League Does Not Favor
Having Insignia On
Stockings.

NEW YORK. Sept. T.-Miss Mary
Woods, secretary Of the woman's Ma
tional Republican League. today an
nounced that all good female Republics
ans should wear belts bearing pictures
OF Taft and Sherman on each side of
the buckle. The suggestion that fem
mime Republicans wear small unique
insignia on their silk hosiery. which.
Republicans contend, all woman may
wear because the tariff let's them. was
frowned down by Miss Woods as in
delicate.
1T would be undignified," she said.
land we. who are old In organized
politics, dislike anything spectacular.
Let the other ladies' who are having
their first fling. IN national politics. add
that phase of II"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Former Commissioners
Brother Joins Firm

. Lieut.. Com. Horace G. mcfarland.
United States navy, retired, brother Of
former Commissioner mcfarland, a ma
tive of Washington, and educated here
until he went to the Naval Academy.
retired three years ago on account of
his heart. who took the four years
course In George Washington Law
Scheel in three years and graduated
with the highest honors in June sub
sequently passing the bar examination.
Is now associated in the practice of
the law with his brothers firm, Tucker.
Kenyon & mcfarland. In the Evans
building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
TAFT RECEIVES SOAP
AND BOOTS AS GIFTS
President Also Gets Suspenders
and Sweater At Cele-
bration.

MAIDEN. Mass. Sept. 27.-President
Taft came here today as the honor
guest of Malden's old home week cele-
bration. The city presented to him a
pair of suspendcrs. a sweater. pair OF
rubber boots, a bar OF soap and other
articles too numerous to MENTION The
presents were samples Of everything
made in Maiden.
The President left Beverly shortly af-
ter noon. going by an automobile to
Lynn. where he picked up Senator
Lodge and continued here, Maiden city
officials met the President on the
boulevard between Somerville and NAL
den and proceeded to the Industrial
Exposition, where he was loaded with
souvenirs. Later his automobile head
ed a big parade to Ferryway Green,
where the President made a short ad-
dress to a large crowd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
School Dramatic Club
Will Present Comedy

The Dramatic Club OF the Immaculate
Conception School will present COM
cdy. The Marriage OF Kitty" at the
school auditorium. Eighth and N streets
northwest, at O'Clock Wednesday
evening, October 2, for the benefit of
the school. Miss Margaret Smith will
play the role OF Kitty, Miss Josephine
II. O'Connell O'Leary will impersonate
Helen de Semaino, and other members
Of the cast are Alma Rapp, Eugene
Drury. Bernard Mcdonald, Clarence
Rupert. and j. j. O'Leary.
The Rev. Ambrose Beyan is directo:
Of the club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Consular and Trade
Report Widely Read

The most widely quoted daily publica-
ton In the United States is the Daily
Consular and Trade Report. according
to a statement OF A.'H. Baldwin, chief
of the Bureau OF Foreign and Domestic
Commerce OF the Department Of Com
merce and Labor. This Federal daily
newspaper" has a circulation OF q, 900
copies, he says and Is eagerly read by
exporters and manufacturers.
The new Chamber of Commerce of
the United States has affiliated organi-
cations of 100,00O members, according to
Chief Baldwin, and is an important.
growing commercial adjunct OF national
commerce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
FIRST BOAT LEAVES
ON BALTIMORE LINE
Gulf Steamship Company, Of Har.
riman System, Opens Gal
weston Service.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. N.-Lewis j.
Spencer, Of the Hartman lines. is In
Baltimore today arranging for the
opening Of the Gulf Steamship Com
pany's service. The first boat left this
morning for Galveston. Mr.. Spencer
says his company is behind the new
venture. and plans sailings from Balti-
more, Philadelphia, New York, Boston,
or any other North Atlaptic port to
Galveston, Port Arthur. and other Gulf
ports.
The service is not to conflict with the
passenger and freight business of the
Southern Pacific, but slower and
cheaper freight steamers are to be used.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Russia Expected
To Invite Hygiene
Congress There

When the final meeting is held to-
morrow morning by the permanent
committee Of the International Con-
gress on Hygiene and Demography. 1t
Is expected that Simon de Unterher-
ger. special envoy OF the Gar. will In
vite the 1877 congress to st. Petersburs.
This committee meeting takes place
at a. m. in Continental Hall. At $3.50
the final plenary session of the con-
grcss will be held. The roll OF delega-
lions will be called as on the opening
day. and resolutions, u any, will be Of
fered. several more sectional meetings
take place tomorrow morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
SIXTY FACE TRIAL
,FORMURDER|NG MEN
DURING MILL RIOT
Special Session of Louisiana
Court To Be Held
For Cases.

LAKE CHARLES, La, Sept. ia
special session Of the district court Of
Calcasieu parish has been called to
meet week from next Monday, when
the trial Of sixty men. charged with
murder In connection with bloody
riot at Grabow. q small milling town
north OF here. last July, will be COM
menced. Indications are that the cases
will be bitterly fought from beginning
to end, and will 20 on record as among
the most notable In the criminal annals
OF louisiana. ~
Arthur l.. Emerson, president of the
Brotherhood of Timber Workers. is the
central figure In the cases. and around
him the fight will be waged the fiercest.
An earnest effort will he made by the
mill owners Of this section to land him
In the penitentiary. or TO see that his
life IL declared forfeited by the jury
selected to try him. The timber work.
ers' organisation has engaged many
eminent lawyers to conduct the defense.
and a long trial is anticipated.
Cause Of the Riot.
The riot at drabow was the culmina-
ton of a long and bitter contest be-
tween the mill owners OF the long
leaf yellow pine belt. and the mill work.
ers union. This union has been In pro-
cess OF organization for several years.
and the mill owners have fought II at
every step. even to the extent Of post
ing armed guards about the mills to
keep away union agitators. Union men.
II Is declared. were discharged as soon
as their tendencies were discovered. and
all men hired were obliged to sign a
pledge not to Join any union.
Considerable trouble had been expert
enced at the mill OF the Galloways-
father and sons-at Grabow. and II had
been closed for some time. finally re-
opening with non-union labor. on SUM-
day. July 7. a party OF about one hun
bred union men. headed by Arthur L.
Emerson, their president. went to the
mill to hold a meeting. The steps Of the
mill Office were filled by employees OF
the Galloways. When Emerson at.
rupted with boots and jeers from the
non-union men about the mill. His fol.
lowers resented the interruption and the
friction between the two bodies Of mer
| soon resulted in bloodshed.
Trouble Was Anticipated.
That the union men who went to tn,
mill for the meeting anticipated trou.
BILE Ia indicated by the fact that all OF
| them were heavily armed. Some on,
In the crowd fired a shot. and immedi
| ately the employees OF the mill. headed
by John Galloway. rushed into the Of
flee, secured weapons. and opened Ar,
on the crowd outside. The firing be-
came general, and when .ahe unior
| men finally broke and ran, three mer
were dead and more than forty other,
wounded.
| At a session OF the grand jury. helt
Immediately following the riot, tn,
Galloways and their employees wer,
exonerated and sixty of the union mer
held for murder. Since the Indictment,
were returned the Brotherhood OF Tim
| Der Workers has been taken over BY
the Industrial Workers OF the World
The last named organiza ton has taker
charge OF Che defense OF the men helt
| for trial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
GOMPERSISORDERED
TO COLLECT SALARY
Vice President of Cigarmakers
Union Goes Sixteen Years
Without Wages.

BALTIMORE, Md. Sept. 27.-Samuel
Gompers. president of the American
Federation of Labor and vice president
Of the Cigarmakers' Union, has dis
covered that he has been missing $3.50
a year salary for sixteen years. His
office in the latter organization car
ries that pay.
At the convention here today, the
first since 1896. Gompers wages were
reduced to $50. and he was ordered to
collect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Philadelphia Clerks
To Work Hour Longer

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. T.-After a
conference with the city solicitor Mayor
Blankenburg issued an order that all
municipal employees would, after Oc-
tober 1, be required to remain at their
desks until 8 o'clock.
When he took office January the
mayor added an hour to the previous
six-hour day and the employees wore
long faces. There are 10000 office hold
ers affected by the new rule.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Ban on Theater-G Going
Lifted for School Girls

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. T.-After
years of prohibition because of the
Methodist Episcopal Church rule
against theatersoing, .Goucher College
girls are to ha allowed to see Certai in
censored plays. Permission from their
parents or guardians Is necessary.
DIR, ]. b. Van Meter, acting presi-
dent, says the church rule has gwen
way to the desire OF girls and those
Responsible for them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Sees Lack of knowledge.

Ignorance of the farmer concerning
rural sanitation and his unwillingness
10 be helped by those who know how to
help him. was asserted by DR.. John N.
Hurry, former president OF the Amer
lean Public Health Association, in a
paper on social aspects of public
hygiene. Many of his statements re-
minded auditors OF facts asserted in the
report OF President Roosevelt's Country
Life Commission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Ignorant of Hygiene.

Nurses find that well-to-do families as
well as the poorer often are "astound-
ingly ignorant Of even the rudimentary
principles OF house and personal hy-
giene." according to Miss Adelaide Nut.
ting, Of the Teachers College. of Co
lumbia University, whose paper was
read at section of the congress by
Miss Georgia Nevins, superintendent OF
ton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
Another
Reason Why
You Should Own a
High View
H O m

Home is where the heart IS
and your heart will be wrapped
up in High View home the
minute you see one. 1t is sci.
dom that beautiful architecture
and substantial construction are
combined in home at the price
we quote below. Compare
these "High View" homes with
others in the neighborhood that
sell for $4,000 to $1,000. You'll
agree that "High View" homes
lose nothing by the comparison.
Extensive building operations
by men who have mastered
every detail of the construction
business enable us to make you
terms that are less than rent.
And instead of buying temper.
airy shelter you are, buying
home of your own-a. home
that is yours for all time.
An inspection of a "High
View" home proves the truth of
every statement we've made.
And when you consider the
terms on which you can own
one of these homes, you'll hard.
ly delay that first payment any
longer. $500 full price, pad
$500 cash and S26.92 a mort.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-09-27
STOMACH SOUR AND FULL OF GAS?
GOT INDIGESTION! HERE'S A Curl

In
heartburn bhng acid eructaons of undgesed
food dizziness, boating foul BREATH or headache
speed regulating upset somachs 1t
quickest the whole world and be-
sides it harmless
of favorite foods without
hey now is needless have a bad stomach.