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The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
FEARING FATHER,
BOY LEAYES HOME
Youngster Sleeps on Roof of Sta
ton Rather Than Face
Drunken Parent.

A story Of an eight-year-old boy being
compelled to sleep on the roof Of an old
shed in a stoneyard near the Baltimore
and Ohio freight station. In the north
east section OF the city. through fear OF
returning home. where his father was
in an intoxicated condition. was told IN
the Juvenile Court yesterday afternoon.
when James C. williams. of 23sIi Quincy
street northeast, a tailor in the employ
OF a local department store. was ar
IaiEned for the nonsupport Of his son
Harry.
Witnesses testified that they had seen
eIght-year-old Harry on the streets as
late as midnight. and that several times
he had been seen crying from hunger
and cold. The boy said that his father
was a heavy drinker, and that when In
his cups he was cruel The youngster
said he was afraid TO go home. and con-
sequently slept on the roof OF the shed.
He said he begged his food from the pro-
prietor OF a bakery in North Capitol
street.
the defendant. said that her husband
spent his wages in drink and failed 10
provide for the support OF his family.
She said II was impossible 10 keep her
self or the children clean, as the hus-
band refused to provide money for soap.
The wife testified that what few nickels
she did receive she was compelled to use
for the purchase of bread
Upon the request OF the defendant. who
contended that he had not received due
notice OF the charge against him, the
case was continued until next Wednesday
afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
ANAcosTIA.

Plans were perfected last evening at q
meeting OF the men OF the Congress
Heights Methodist Episcopal Church for
the formation Of a mems club in the
parish The meeting was held at the
residence of. Andrew T. Mcnamara and
was presided over by the Rev. Merritt
Earle. pastor Of the church.
Rev. Mr.. England. rector OF the Epis-
copal church in Brookland, was the
speaker at the special service conducted
last evening in the Emmanuel Episcopal
Church in v street.
Police of the Eleventh precinct are
keeping a close watch along the Ana
costa shore line Of the Eastern Branch
to prevent the Illegal practice Of seine
hauIers, who make II their business to
outwit the authorities about this season
each year.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
ALLEGE SPITE WORK.

William Bowers. an elevator conductor
in the building occupied by the De-
partment OF Commerce and Labor at
is2 Louisiana avenue northwest. will lose
bis position as the result OF alleged
spite work" OF certain anonymous per-
sons in calling to the attention of Nor
ris Hacker, District building inspector.
that the boy is not eighteen years of
age. as required by law. William Is
fifteen years Of age
ers by the anonymous persons were re-
ferred to 2. A. c. Hoge, inspector of
elevators. who recommended that in
view OF the efficiency Of the boy he be
permitted to continue to hold his posi-
ton. But the law could not be evaded,
and # was found necessary to discharge
young Bowers.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
NEW TAxICAB CODE.
Bill Would Revoke License o
Driver with "Reeord.-

The recent large number OF robberies
in New York, in which taxicabs played
an important part, has revived the Ques-
ton Of the enactment Of a law giving
the police department desired control Of
public vehicles in the District. At pres
ent the police cannot interfere with driv-
ers Of such vehicles. even II II Is known
that they have criminal records. The
police likewise have no authority in pre-
venting the transportation Of persons
known to be criminals.-
Maj. Sylvester said yesterday that there
Is now pending in Congress a bill which
provides for the licensing of drivers, and
which gives the police authority to re-
woke the license OF any driver convicted
OF any crime.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
SIXTY GALLONS" GRANTED.
Gospel Mission Is Given It's Daily
Allowance of Water.

Upon the request OF II. d. Gordon,
treasurer OF the Gospel Mission. 214-21s
John Marshall place northwest. the Com
missioners yesterday afternoon decided
to greut to the institution gratis an al
lowance of sixty gallons OF water per
capita per day. The allowance was
granted in accordance with the Congress
sional act of February .. 1906. which
liable institutions In the District.
In a letter to the Commissioners, re-
questing the allowance OF water, Mr..
Gordon states that the mission extends
help to approximately 100 persons daily.
The action was taken by the Commits
sioners on the Recommendation of G. W.
Wallace
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
RITES FOR MILES sRoTHER,
Body win BE Sent :. Ms...ehs'ett,
Home for narssI.

The body Of Daniel G. Niles, brother
Of Lieut. Gen. Nelson 4. Milss. who died
suddenly Of heart disease while crossing
Lafayette Square Thursday evening. win
be sent to his home N Westminster.
Mass. tomorrow on the Federal Express.
Services win be held IN the Westminster
(Mass9 Baptist Church. where for years
he had been deacon and leading men,
Der.
A son OF Mr.. Miles, Arthur Miles,
former lieutenant governor Of Montana
and prominent, IN business and politics
there. who was in New York at the time
OF his fathers death. arrived in WASH
ington yesterday and win be one of the
funeral party to accompany the body
from the Capital
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

$500 per month. She declares the estab-
lishment has been run just as before her
husbands Illness. and she finds II Is
necessary TO contract bills.
Mrs. Hutchins denies the right OF the
court to authorize any one TO notify
tradezmen that her husbands establish
ment win not be responsible for her
obligations. ''as the same would be q
usurpation Of power unprecedented"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
Ask. Trial By jury.

Charged with violation Of the reeuia-
tion requiring the closing OF liquor es-
tabiishments at midnight. Edward J.
Gardiner. proprietor Of the-Grand Hotel,
Fifteenth street and Pennsyivanla ave-
nue. northwest. yesterday In the Police
Court demanded q jury trial. The viola
ton OF the law Is said TO have occurred
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
Arsenic I'm Candies.

The Department Of Agriculture has just
issued an Interesting bulletin. showing
the quantity OF arsenic In candles and
other food products as a result OF the
use of orpiment colored shellac- This
shellac Is used TO coat cheap candles and
containers for food. The bulletin warns
both manufacturers and consumers OF the
danger OF the shellac coatng process.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
Paper MN Escaped FIRE.

Untouched by the disastrous IRE which
destroyed the nour mill of the George
w. Cissei Company at Potomac and
Water streets early Tuesday morning.
the large plant Of the District Of Colum-
bia Paper Company. which v OF re-en-
forced concrete construction and abso-
iutely fireproof. is handling its fun ca
pacity Of business and was in no way
hampered by the blaze. which for q time
threatened the entire block
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
TELLS OF INDIANS PROGRESS.
Fhomas L. sloan, of Omaha, Nebr.,
Addresses Local Auxiliary.

A meeting Of the Washington Auxiliary
OF the National Indian Association was
held at the residence of DR.. ]. Winthrop
Spencer. als HIllyer place. yesterday aft
ernoon-
The meeting was addressed by Thomas
L Sloan. a lawyer, Of Omaha, Nebr
who Is an Indian and a member of the
Omaha tribe Mr. Sloan had as his topic
The Indians Advancement" Mrs. W.
H Chany, president Of the Washington
Auxiliary. presided at the meeting.
Solog were sung by Miss Marguerite
De Pue, A social hour, during which
the members were introduced to Mr..
Sloan and Louis ArmeIl. also OF Omaha.
who accompanied him. was held between
the hours Of 3 and o'clock
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
ASK FLY swATTrNG, NOW.
DR.. Woodward. Says Campaign
should Begin EARLY.

Or. William C. woodward, District
health officer. is urging an early swat
the-ny'' campaign. He said yesterday
that one ny killed in the early spring
time is more effective than the slaughter
Of thousands In midsummer.
The health department believes that IL
every one in the city will comply with
the request. the ny will be a rare insect
in the National Capital this summer. and
disease will be at its minimum. The fly
10 a bearer OF disease. and as long as II
II permitted to thrive, say the health
oficials, disease will be on the Increase.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

While sharpenin' a eyebrow
pencil, this mornin' Miss Tawney
Apple severely wounded herself an
is off duty at tn Trade Palace,
where her splendid generalsfip is
much missed in tn linen rushes.
Speakin' O. poultry culture, tn
ole-fashioned farmer that don't
even know where his hens roost
brings all tn eggs t town.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
w. d. sIesaey MAID c..hier,

William n. Mooney. postal employe
for twenty years. and recently disburs-
ing clerk Of the Postof5ce Department,
vas yesterday appointed cashier OF the
City post-oflqe to succeed l. J. Robinson.
who has beer promoted to assistant post
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

INorfolk and Washington Steamboat CompanyAs
steamers from foot of Seventh street fox Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at s.S p n
Cans from Fifteenth street and Nsw Tork svsnus
every quarter hour for main entrance Zoo Park and
Chevy Chase.
To Great FIls-Great Falls and Old Do-nininn
Railruad cars sTery few minutes frum nirty-axth
and n streetE
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

Jno. G. Meinberg's Bread IL Just
las satisfying as meat. The best your
folks can eat. Fresh daily at grocers'.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
EXCURSIONS.

ope. for inspeetien. stag HsteI. eos 9th
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

srhe Human Saerihces-yirRfnia,
s-F, G to-day. Strong feature.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

Bargains In TunEnteu FIsshlixhts.
Electric Webster, ~ 9th.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
special Exhibit Of Paintings.

A special exhibition OF paintings by
Miss Cecilia Beaux will open at the Cor
coran Gallery Of Art to-day and continue
until March Il.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
LITTLE Pu vi.

Y TITLE Pu VI. they are shooting men
down
Because you are false to your
- trust.
They are fighting to rob you of
throne and of crown
They are dragging your flag in the dust.
With your name the last name they have
uttered men die.
And many while cursing you fall.
But the world breathes a prayer for you,
little Pu vi.
You're poor little boy, after all.
You care not what evil is wrought in your
cause.
You play at the foot of your throne,
Not knowing the dragon has blood on fts
jaws
That Woe has you marked for her own.
That you may be pampered the starving
must cry.
The millions through misery crawl
But the world breathes a prayer for you,
little Pu VI.
You're a poor little boy. after all.
Little Pu vi, you may grow to be strong,
You may learn to be cruel or kind,
You may strive to be just or be stubborn
ly wrong,
You may see or be wickedly blind;
You are born to the purple; your station
is high;
You may live to appease or appal,
But the world breathes a prayer for you,
little Pu VI
You're a poor little boy, after all.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
u. S. Senate Makes Some Changes in
Homestead Laws

A bill reducing from i've to three
years the requirements for settlement
on homesteads passed the Senate last
week. The measure has not been
considered by the house.
A Redistribution of the forms OF en-
try of lands in the public domain; laws
to meet the facts in each particular
class Of entry, and rulings by the land
Office to encourage the bona hide set
Element of the west were advocated by
Secretary of the Interior Fisher before
the house committee on public lands
Mr.. Fisher submitted to the COM
mittee a draft of a new law to regulate
the homesteading of arid lands. 1t
would relieve the settler of residence
on irrigation projects for the hrst TWO
years of their 1oyear term and suosh-
tute for that the provision of the cult
walton of one-eighth of the land the
first year, two-eighths the second year.
and so on for FIVE years.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23

Raymond Allen was up from Wenat-
chez Wednesday.
Miss Stella Human was a visitor in
Wenatchee the first Of the week.
Dr.. and Mrs. Judah were visitors in
Wenatchee the first of the week.
Al Pesch and P. N. Nielsen spent
severed days in Seattle the first of the
week.
The ladies OF the Auxiliary to the B.
OF L. E. will give their second annual
ball in Firemen's hall, Easter Monday,
April 9th.
The Fraternal Brotherhood will meet
with Sister Hagler on Tuesday evening,
February 81. All members are request
ed to attend. 7
Charles Taylor is the happiest man
in town this week. And why shouldn't
he be when he is tie father of a big
nine-pound boy.
w. E. Moore went to Seattle Wednes-
day. Before he returns he expects to
have four OF FIVE crack players signed
for our ball club.
Mrs. DIG. Nelson and daughter, Mrs.
Johnson returned home from Wenat-
chez Thursday afternoon. Mrs. John
son recently arrived from Utah.
J. B. Violette went to Wenatchee
Thursday afternoon where he will be
operated on Saturday. He expects to
return home in about three weeks.
The public library in the CONNER
cial club rooms is open every Wednes-
day and Saturday afternoons from 8 to
5 o'clock. Anyone desiring books
will call between those hours.
c. ]. Reardon was in Wenatchee this
week to attend the pure food show
which he says was interesting and in
structive. He advises all who can
spare the time to go to Wenatchee and
see what they are doing in the way Of
improvement along many lines OF ac-
tivity. He also said he had received
the appointment of deputy assessor
and will have charge Of the Wenatchee
Lake district.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23

n YOU have young children you have per-
haps noticed that disorders of the stomach
are their most common ailment. 10 correct
this YOU will find Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets excellent. They are easy
and pleasant to take, and mild and gentle In
effect For sale BY Kings City Drug Store.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23

Dog tax is due and must be paid by the
18th OF March. After that date all dogs on
which the tax has not been paid viii be I'M
Rounded by the city authorities. To re
deem any dog that has been tmponnded
Wilt cost the owner $50 and % cents per
day for every day kept In pound. After -
-hours IL not redeemed, dogs will be killed.
TO avoid trouble and cost see the Marshal
and get your dog license tag from either OF
the undersigned. JOHN bOHNSAOkt
mo. KOERNER, CITY Marshal
City Treasurer Iebloihhfc
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23

OF all WHISTLES the one which comes
nearest perfection is the I. w. Harper.
It is scientifically distilled from choicest
grain; never sold until thoroughly ma
tured; always delightful and guaranteed
satisfactory. Sold by ]. B. Violette, at
the Overland Bar. 2ti
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23

WIN MC1lOklllH OI HeDatcnee spent
Wednesday here.
Sulphuuo is now stocked at King:
Pharmacy. Il
H. x. Featherstone was a caller in
Wenatchee Monday.
NJ. A. Marley was in Wena,chee
Wednesday on business.
Judge c. Victor Martin, of Wenat-
chez, was here Wednesday.
Mrs. E. P. Sharman left Monday for
Seattle to visit with friends.
Paul Weigand was in Waterville the
first of the week on business.
o. S. Sampson made a business trip
to Seattle Tuesday afternoon.
Billy Smith left Tuesday afternoon
for Seattle to spend a few days.
Mrs. o. S. Sampson is visiting with
friends in Wenatchee this week.
J. H. Sharpe went to Wenatchee
Wednesday to take in the exposition.
Mrs. H. A. Anderson left Saturday
for Seattle to spend a month with
friends.
I want to show you HIGH GRADE
piano with a price marked right down
to bed rock. See me at residence one
block north and one block east of
Fireman's Hall. A. J. Mckee. 3tf*
w. P. Sears OF Cashmere spent sew
eral days here this week visiting with
his daughters, Mrs. Wallace and Mrs.
Logan. Mr.. Sears says the fruit trees
give evidence of bearing abundantly
this year. Much building, he says,
will be done in his town the coming
summer.
Allen Wetsel, of the firm of Little &
Wetsel, proprietors OF the White Star
market, was here last Friday. Mr..
Wetsel has charge of the company's
stock ranch in the Methow valley. He
said he was satisfied with the company's
Leavenworth business and further re-
marked that our town was one of the
most prosperous in central Washington.
Councilmen Frank Davis with his
family left Saturday for Othello, Grant
county, where he expects to make his
future home. He and Dude Brown
own a large herd of horses in the south
ern part of Grant county and he says
he intends to give them his personal at
tention from now on. Before taking
his departure he fled his resignation
from the city council.
Another meeting of the baseball fans
was held in the Commercial club rooms
Monday night, and o. S. Sampson, R.
B. Field and w. E. Moore were chos-
en- to act on the finance committee
and direct the affairs of team. Up
to the present time nearly $1,000 has
been raised among the local business
men toward the support OF the team.
1t is thought that the first game will be
played with Wenatchee the first week
in April.
George S. Merriam, formerly resi-
dent of this city but now making his
home in Wenatchee, returned home
Monday from a trip TO his old home IN
New York state. Mr.. Merriam says
that business conditions in the east are
very good and give promise OF great
activity the coming year. Interest, ne
says, is manifested on all sides IN the
Vests resources and particularly SO in
view Of the approaching completion OF
the Panama canal. Mr.. Merriam was
accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Maud.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
Hafehing Eggs

Rhode Island Reds, White and Brown
Leghorns, single comb; Golden and
Partridge Wyandottes, rose combs and
Indian Runner duck. Any of the above
at $3.50 per setting of IS eggs. Phone
1913, F. S. Searles. Oft
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
Notice to River Drivers

We will endeavor to make clean
drive this spring and old employees of
ours will be given preference in the
work. Mr.. Costello will be in active
charge and those desiring-employment
will please confer with him.
Adams & Costello,
7 By ]. B. Adams.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
Fir Posts For Sale

Round, peeled or split red fire posts
for sale. Will cut to specifications.
Hewed timbers for building purposes.
VIM. w. Stevens, box 220, Leaven-
worth.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
Do YOU WANT
A Mining Claim in Alaska

For $50 will stake a gold bearing
mining claim in the Valdez district OF
Alaska, retaining a half interest in any
claim so staked. I will leave Seattle
for Alaska on the Admiral Sampson,
March S. M. G. Thomas.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
For Sale

l COW, S years old, Jersey, register
ed; l calf, 5 months, same stock; l
blackboard; 30 sacks potatoes; eggs for
setting, S. c. R. I. Reds and White
Wyandottes. ]. O. Hawk. Z
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
Notice to the Public

I hereby announce that I will not
be responsible for any bills contracte
by Mrs. A. ]. Martin after February 7,
1912. Mr.. A. ]. Martin.
7-8 Cashmere, Wash.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23

Found-A white bulldog with collar;
left ear black. Owner can have same
by paying for ad. Call at Leavenworth
State Bank. TIT
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EGGS

S. c. R. I. Reds and White Wyan-
dot eggs per setting s1.00 and $3.50.
]. o. Hawk, Peshastin.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23

Will sell any number or the whole
lot. For price write or see J. B. Hath
away, Leavenworth. tbs
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23

Rooms for light housekeeping at the
Lilly hotel.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
Want Land Cleared

S acres, cleared, grubbed and plow-
ed; finished May l. Land joins Wright
& Day on west. Address
w. K. Curtis,
7H Houghton, Wash.
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Business Paragraphs.
For Sale

Cyphers 240-egg incubator. F. S.
Searles. Phone 1913. oti
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND WHEREABOUTS
NEWS ITEMS

Notes. Personals and Small Items May be Phoned Direct to
Inc Echo Ofhce :. Telephone Number 285
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23

Position wanted by girl-House
work or restaurant. Call up Mrs. G.
w. Hoxsey's residence.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-23
8 OC lie T Y

Tue Ladies Aid Of the Congregation
al church will meet with Mrs. George
Walker next Wednesday. Visitors cor
daily invited.
The card party and dance given by
the Catholic ladies at the Fireman's
hall Tuesday night was most enjoyable
affair. A large crowd was present and
dancing was enjoyed to late hour. A
delicious lunch was served at eleven
o'clock.
Mrs. ]. T. Mcdonald entertained
some of her husbands bachelor friends
at six o'clock dinner Wednesday
evening. Besides the host there were
present DR.. A. G. McKeown, F. E.
Carlquist, Joe Gangler, Harry Kroll-
pfeiffer and Andy Ashton.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-20

and puts your stomach il ke.n,,
condition 10 the misery wont o.
back.
You feel different M soon "a n
pepsin comes IN contact with &.
stomach-distress just ysnisks--
your stomach gets sweet. no ~
no belching, no eruefations q ~
gesied food. your head clean ~
you feel fine.
Put an end TO stomach trouk,e /,
getting a large fifty-cens e,se Y
Pape's Diapepsin from zny q
store. You realize In 1--WE misulS
how needleEs IL IL 10 suffer -
indigestion. dyspe.<is or any -
ach disorder.