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The Washington times., 1912-07-05

Fannie r. Holland. wife of Joseph N,
Holland, died at her home, S01 South
The Washington times., 1912-07-05

The annual excursion of the Alexan-
dria police department to Marshall Hall
will be held July 25. The sale of tickets
the police report to be highly gratifying.
The proceeds realized will be devoted
to the uniform fund.
The Washington times., 1912-07-05

Charles T. Goods chief of police. will
leave Sunday for Toronto, Canada,
where he will attend the annual con-
ven.!on of the International Association
of Police Chiefs.
The Washington times., 1912-07-05

Laura A, the eleven months old
daughter of Robert c. and Laura II.
Wescoat, died at the home Of her par
ents on Queen street yesterday.
The Washington times., 1912-07-05

A civil service examination for the
position of storekeeper-g -gaugor, at a
salary of from 50 to s. per day, will be
held in this city on July q.
The Washington times., 1912-07-05

75c and $1.00 Fancy Mesh Veil
ings, plain and with dots, EOo
also shNdow meshes ........ OOC
Csc and 35c Fancy Mesh Veilinss,
plain and with dots all COLI 1Oo
orS ........,....... 1OS
The Washington times., 1912-07-05

Bandanna Handkerchiefs, blue
and red, used for making OSo
bathing caps, etc. l2hc and HOS
Hand Embroidered Linen Hand
kerchiefs, one corner effects. Oh
csc values .........,.... HlC
The Washington times., 1912-07-05

Officers of Friendship Council, Daugh.
ters Of Liberty, will be- formally In.
stalled at tonights meeting.
The Washington times., 1912-07-05

White Wash Wells, Lierre and APP
plique lace, III yards long, S0N
Some were $1.50........ wv
Crepe de Chine Veilings, for Au-
tomobiling. 20 inches wide, SQO
all colors, 75c values. ...... OON
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
PLAN RECEPTION
FOR P. T. MORAN
Hibernians 70 Honor National Di.
rector Who Was Elected to
Office Recently.

A Joint reception Of the 1000 members
Of the Ancient Order OF Hibernians and
the Ladies' Auxiliary Of Washington will
take place next Sunday afternoon at I
O'Clock in the large hall Of the Eagles
Building. Sixth and E Streets Northwest.
a. . special tribute Of respect to National
Director p. T. Moran. who was recently
triumphantly elected as a national ON
Ger at the great national convention Of
the order held in Chicago.
Among the speakers expected at Sun
days meeting are Commissioner Ru-
dolph. Right Rev. Mgr. Thomas J. Sha-
han. Right Rev. william r. Russell.
Judge william H. De Lacy. Lawrence o.
Murray. Comptroller OF the Currency;
Joseph E. Ralph. Director Of the Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing: Rev. Igna-
thus Fealy. State chaplain of the Hiber-
nian organization: Rev. George A. Dough-
erty. d. D., past State chaplain; Rev.
Father Connolly. Of the Immaculate
Conception parish: Commissioner Of La
Dor Charles P. Neill. Prof. Joseph Dunn.
Of the Catholic University. and others.
The committee on arrangements con-
sists Of p. F. Carr. chairman: Joseph d.
Sullivan, District president: James Rich
ardson. C. J. Columbus. DR.. Charles p.
Grifith. Capt. E. ]. Cogan. Frank ].
Rafferty,. Francis p. Sheehy. and Pat
rick J. Haltigan.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
GRAND JURY REPORT
ON GRAFT IS READY
Sensation Expected in Prince
George County VIII Be Sprung
Next Tuesday.

One Of the biggest sensations In the
history Of Prince 0eorge County 10 ex-
|pected to be sprung next Tuesday when
the grand jury at Upper Marlboro re-
turns Its report Of the probe 1t has been
making of the allegations Of graft. collu-
sion. extortion. nialfeasance Of once. and
other serious charges against justices Of
the peace. constables. and other ON
cials.
II Ii not unlikely that report win be
made lste this afternoon. when the grand
jury viii adjourn until Monday. Attor-
ney Charles b. Calvert, who ID cleaning
up the county with the consent Of States
Attorney Clarence N. Roberts. said last
night:
The citizens Of Prince George have
awakened to the enormity Of the crimes
which have been prevalent Throughout
the county. and are determined that the
wrongdoing shall be terminated and the
wrongdoers punished"
The cases in which indictments are re-
turned as Q result Of Attorney Cafverta {
probe will be tried by Judges Fillmore
Beall and B. Harris Camalier. Of the
Circuit Court.
Special attention IL being given by the
grand Jury to charges that sixteen and
seventeen-year-old girls have been served
with intoxicants in roadhouses on GER
tain prominent thoroughfares In the
county.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
CERTFIES TO EXCEPTIONS.
Justice Wright Signs Name to Docu
ment in Celebrated Labor Suits.

Justice Wright has attached his sigma
ture to q document Of more than 600
pages Of typewriting. in which he certi-
fies to the District Court Of Appeals the
exceptions taken by counsel during the
hearing Of the contempt proceedings
against Samuel Gompers. John Mitchell
and Frank Morrison. labor leaders The
entire record. on appeal Of which the bill
Of exceptions is q part. is now being
prepared by the clerk of the court for
transmission to the appellate tribunal
The hearing Of the appeal by which Mr.
GompeFs and his associates hope to have
set aside the Jail sentences imposed on
them by Justice Wright Is not likely to
be held until the January term.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11

Nobuddy loves a fat man, but
it don't seem to worry him.
Lafe Bud says he wishes some
buddy would invent a pair O shoes
that wouldn't hurt fair week.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
LOCAL MENTION.

COnsult ShaRef, 18th 4 I, when lower.
are required for weddings Finest effects
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
WELLS HELD FOR COURT.
Police Court Passes His Case Up q
the Grand Jury.

Homer Wells, accused of conducting a
policy game in his houseboat on the Po-
tomac River. just above Roslyn. had a
preliminary hearing in the United States
branch OF the Police Court yesterday
He pleaded not guilty and denied the
charge Of gambling brought against him
He was held for the action of the grand
jury and placed under bond to appear
in the sum of $500.
Wells was arrested last Sunday by the
deputy sheriff of Alexandria County. and
had a hearing before Judge Finney al
Alexandria Court House. There he
pleaded lack of jurisdiction OF the court
and requested that he be tried in the
courts of the District Of Columbia. He
was accordingly placed under arrest by
the District police.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
COUNCILMAN ON STAND.
City Father Does No
Favor Any Annexation.

The hearing before Judge Gordon at
Alexandria on the proposal to annex
territory Of that county and of Fairfax
County to the city of Alexandra was
continued yesterday. The principal wit
ness yesterday was ]. Y. Williams, 4
member Of the Common Council of Alex
andria. Mr.. Williams said that the an
nexation Of the territory as proposed
would make the city of Alexandra about
three times its present size. It would
extend the expenses Of the city in the
way Of the improvement Of streets, the
induction Of sewerage, and water mains
Immensely, out Of all proportion, he
thought. to the advantages Of larger
area
Mr.. Williams voiced the opposition of
himself and many people In Alexandra
to the proposition.
Several other witnesses were on the
stand. testifying to the good character
of the schools and general government
Of the counties. and to the almost uni
versal opposition to the plan outside Of
Alexandria
The hearing will be continued to-day.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY,

Steamer Charies Aacalestef Tor Mount vRDoe
lesvs Seventh etrsst Whan st y Q. n. and 2sD
p U. dafly, excepk Sunday.
Nosfolk and WaahinGtoo Steamboat Cunp.ny's
stsanas fsun foot a osventA Stsese for on Psins
Comfost and NoesoA Oily q 81 p =.
Csn iron xlfteentA otssst an1 MsW Y0k Avsnus
svAy quoS9 hoof 6W main sntxanos xoo Pask anA
CAsy CAasA
10 ossst Fslls- -Wsshfnstsa aad old Dunanss.
RailroaA ean vsD fs1 1inuto fsua Ihktysix1h
and n 0tzss1A
b Mount vamm-Wa1hinstm-vhyiu Railway
- Ssuv hsR q ths h0uf ffua q =. - D =
ohf5R 1VdeA Sts1st - HunV1yanh AEu1nA
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
COL. GOETHALS MAKES REPORT.
Total Excavation ON Canal Was
2,124, 400 Cubic Yards.

Col. Goethals. chief engineer of the
Panama Canal, in q special cable to the
Isthmian Canal Commission yesterday
reports the amount of excavation ano
concrete laid in the canal for the month
OF September.
The report states that the total exca.
walton for September was 2,124.440 cubic
yards, against 2. ~, ,252 cubic yards In Au.
gust. The average daily output in Sep.
tember was 8S.5l8 cubic yards, agains,
81. 46 cubic yards in August.
The amount Of concrete laid in Sep.
tember was 5s.Eu cubic yards, agains,
$3.50 cubic yards in the previous month
Two hundred and seventy-eight Thousand
five hundred and fifty-one yards Of Al
were placed in the dams in September
against 30e, 70 cubic yards in August.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
Wants $4,000 Damages.

The Brightwood Railway Company yes
terday was named defendant in a suit
filed by Benjamin w. Weaver for 5000
damages. Plaintiff alleges that February
20. last, when driving across the tracks
OF the company at Brightwood Avenue
and Jefferson Street. his wagon collided
with . car Of the defendant. throwing
him to the ground and injuring him Sc
riously.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
ANNUAL DRILL NEXT TUESDAY.
Banners VIII BE Awarded at Ma
tf6nal Training school.

tfbnal Training school.
The annual competitive drill among the
military companies at the National
Training School for Boys will be held on
the drill ground next Tuesday afternoon.
The bands at the school will furnish
music under the direction Of L. Eugene
willes and the military drill will be In
charge of Col Burton r. Ross. First,
second, and third prize banners will be
given TO the companies finishing in that
order.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
SLAUGHTER OF THE "ME-OWE.'
More Than 2,7OO Cats Put to Death
Since July 1.

The poundmaster killed 2.7s cats be-
tween July and October 5. as q result
Of the cat exterminating order Of the
Commissioners. During the same period
Os0 dogs were impounded. but many Of
these were released on payment Of the s.
redemption fee. All cats collected were
The number Of calls for animals made
by the poundmaster was 1.7s3 during that
period. Poundmaster Emil Kuhn says he
is going after the Districts back alley
serenaders and hopes to have them SO
scarce that no one will be bothered with
Them
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
FAIR EXPERTS WANTED.
Porto Rico to Have Little Exposi.
tion of Its Own.

American experts are sought by John
l. Gay. general manager Of the third
insular fair. to be held at San Juan.
Porto Rico. February % to March 2. 1873
to assist in laying out the grounds and
construct the race tracks. baseball fields.
and other amusement features that are
planned for the fair.
Mr.. Gay is in this city. and is enthu-
siastic over the prospects for the fair.
which promises to be the most successful
one held. The United States government
recently transferred to the government
Of Porto Rico a large tract Of land. on
which 1t il planned to erect the fair
buildings and amusement places.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
HEALTH OFFICER TO SPEAK.
DR.. ". C. Woodward to Address
Cleveland Park Parents Tonight.

DR.. W. c. Woodward. District Health
oncer. will speak at q meeting Of the
Cleveland Park School and Community
Association tonight. His subject will be
The Home in Relation to the Physical
Efficiency Of the School Child"
The recent sessions Of the Hygiene
Congress have brought this subject
prominently before Washingtonians. and
DR.. Woodward's address Is expected to
supplement the good work already start
ed by many practical suggestions.
The meeting, which Is the first OF the
present school year. will be held in the
John Eaton School. Thirty-fourth and
Lowell Streets. The annual election Of
officers will be held. Successors to F. A.
Fenning. president: W. L. Peet. treas
urer: G. H. Powell secretary. and other
Officers are to be elected.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
MISsPELLED WORDS.
List of Most Common Ones to BE
Taught in Schools.

A. T. Stuart, director Of intermediate
studies in the District schools. yesterday
mailed out a list Of commonly misspelled
words to pupils Of the intermediate
grades. Mr.. Stuart says children Of this
generation spell better than those of fifty
years ago despite the many more din
cult words they have to confront.
Il have ordered all teachers under me"
said Mr.. Stuart, TO drill this list of
words into their pupils every day. II
they do not learn how to spell them now
they will be worried with them for the
rest Of their lives"
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
says Husband Was Cruel.

In answering the charges of miscon-
duct preferred against her by her nus
band. George c. Schmidt, in suit for
absolute divorce. Mrs. Carrie G. Schmidt
yesterday denied the allegation. but ad.
mits she has frequently lived apart from
her husband. on the ground Of cruel
The Washington herald., 1912-10-11
JUDs0N GOES 10 PlCTsBURG
Engineer Conmissioner to Inspect
Municipal Asphalt Plant There.

Engineer Commissioner Judson has
gone to Pittsburg to inspect the mu.
nicipal asphalt plant and gather informa-
ton relative to the cost and durability
of such plants. The Commissioners will
include in their next budget recommen
dations for such a plant for the District
One was asked for last year. but Con-
gress would not grant It. Five thousand
dollars were allowed, however. to inves.
tigate the cost Of asphalt plants d. E
McComb is employed by the District to
advise in the selection Of a suitable
plant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
GO TO THE RESCUE.
Don't Wat Till It's Too Late-F0llow The Example of a Pine Bluff
 Citizen.

Rescue the aching back.
 If it keeps on aching, trouble comes.
 Backache is kidney ache.
 If you neglect the kidneys warning,
 Look out for urinary trouble.
 This Pine Bluff citizen will show you how to go to the rescue.
 C. M. Shepard, 901 b. Second Ave-, Pine Bluff, Ark, says: "The public statement I gave in June 1908 in which ' recommended Doan's Kidney Pills was correct in every particular and I am pleased to confirm it at tn $ time. My kidneys did not do their work as they should and I was both cred by lame and aching back. The kidney secretions also passed irregu- larly, causing me no end of annoy ance. Doan's Kidney Pills relieved me of these annoyances and helped me in every way My advice to other kidney sufferers is to try this deme- dy."
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name -Doan's-and take no other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
PACKERS COUNSEL.
 BE GIN ARGUMENT Attorneys For Indicted Packers Will Attempt to
 Take Case From Jury.
PROSECUTION RESTS
The Men Are Subject to One Years Imprisonment and d Fine
 of $5,OOO Each.

Chicago, March G.-The government has closed it's case against the ten indicted meat packers, accused of ll- legally combining to increase the price of meat.
 The climax in the most important prosecution under the antitrust laws of wealthy men was reached this af= ternoon when District Attorney James Wilkerson announced to District Judge Carpenter that the government would rest it's case on the evidence already submitted.
 At 10 o'cleeka tomorrow morning the indicted men will present through their attorneys, motion to take the cast from the jury. This is formal move and the imposing array of coun- sel representing the millionaire de- fendants are prepared to take up an argument which it is expected will take at least week to complete.
 Charged with conspiracy to restrain interstate trade in fresh meats, pun ishable under the Sherman antitrust act by years Imprisonment and 9 fine of $5,000, the ten defendants who control 36.22 per cent of all the cattle killed in this country, are prepared to make a fight to secure an acquittal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
NEWS NOTES FROM
 TAMO, ARKANSAS

Ben Franklin, chairman of the Linwood and Auburn Leveel District, attended the meeting yesterday at Moscow.
 Miss Mayme Rice visited friends in Pine Bluff Saturday.
 Alber.. Adams, of Pine Bluff, is visiting Charles Counce today and leaves this evening for Corinth, Miss. whore he will reside. .'.=s==z
 Marel Franklin and Andrew Clem- mons were visitors in Pine Bluff Sunday.
 Robert HaWley has returned to his home at Grady after spending several X days with Sam Rice.
 Chas. Counce is business visitor in Pine Bluff today.
 Andrew Clemmons will entertain the Bacon club Wednesday, nj ght.
 Wiley Rountrele has returned ;o Pine. Bluff after visiting Marel Esanklin.
 { Mrs. Willis is some better today and will soon be able to be up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
BAPTIST MEN TO HAVE
 X RALLY TONIGHT

A meeting tha,s will be of especial
 interest to all the male members of the First Baptist church congregation will be held tonight in the Baraca hall. The meeting is to be held for the purpose of forming a closer re- lationship between the men of the church and to induce them to take a greater interest in church work. Addresses on interesting topics con- corning the progress of thIe church will be made by w. w. Byrd, H. C.. Fox, E. w. Freeman and the pastor, Rev. Carol D. Wood. After the ad- dresses the Ladies Aid Society will serve refreshments. The pastor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
NEWS FROM SHERRILL.

6herrill, Ark, March Crank BroWnlow, of Tucker, spent Satur- day in Sherrill. Miss Bernice' Watson spent Satur- day and Sunday in Pine Bluff.
 A. c. Mayfield was business wis itor in Pine Bluff this week.
 Ralph Downs, of Pine Bluff, spent Saturday in 6herrill.
 w. P. Notes was in Pine Bluff last Saturday on business.
 John l.. Alexander, of Pine Bluff, spent Sunday in Sherrill with sgf1iends.
 2 R.. D. Garrett, of Altheiner, spent Sunday afternoon in 6herrill.
 Steve Garrett was visitor in Lit tie Rock Sunday. AlFSWM
 A valuable horse belonging to j. w. Gibson died last night
 H. R. Barrett was a business wis itor in Pine Bluff Monday.
 MT. Foster, of Haywood, was business visitor in SheIrill Monday. ' D. B. Hatcher, of Pine Bluff, was g business visitor in Sherrill this week
 J. G. Ford spent Monday in Pine Bluff on business.
 l.. o. Wick is spending a few days in Pine Bluff transacting business.
 R. ID. Whitely is quite sick at hif home here.
 A. R. Whitely, J. w. Baldwin and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
GENERAL CLAYTON 3
 IN A HOSPITAL
Republican National Committeeman from Arkansas Will Undergo an
 Operation.

Washington, D. C., March 6.-Gen. Powell Clayton, Republican national committeeman from Arkansas, was taken to the Episcopal hospital las5 night, where tomorrow an operation will be performed to remove cata- ract from his eye. While the opera tion is not considered serious, Gen. Clayton will be compelled to remain at the hospital for about 10 days. Gen. Clayton decided to have the op- eraticn performed at this time in or der that he might be in good shape to enter into the fight for delegates to the Chicago convention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
Reply to "Ria Eyes.n

am glad to have all motherless girls come to me and will try to guide them to the best of my ability. You are very well proportioned and l should wear the bow on my hair. Make gowns princess. with very little trimming, and just try to cultivate the best possible manners, regardless of whether I was pretty or not. Good nourishing food, with abundant exer- else in the open air is the best tonic for muddy complexion. I see no harm in one of your school mates es- corting you home from school party. In fact, should think the boys most remiss if they did not see that tho girls were all safely home after any school festivities.
 MADAME MERRI.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
GOOD LUCK STORE
 IS APPRECIATIVE

A. c Breiner, chief of the city fire department yesterday received let ter from William Rosenzweig, proprie- tor of the Good Luck Store, thanking the fire boys for their efficient work in preventing the spread of the flames that destroyed the Southern Mercan- tile building Tuesday night and for a time threatened his store, and also enclosed a check for $25. Chief Breir- CT immediately replied, expressing the thanks of the department for the check.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
To MOthers-And Others.

You can use Bucklen's Arnica Salvt ro cure children of eczema rashes, letter, chafings, scaly. ana crusted humors, as well as thelr ac- cidental injuries,-cuts, burns bruises. etc., with perfect safety Nothing else heals so quickly. For boils. ulcers. old, running or fewer sores or piles it has 10 equal. 70 cents at all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07

r. B. Mitchell were in Pine Bluff Tuesday and testified before the grand jury.
 Miss NamieNRaldwin left Monday for, Pine Bluff where she will be a l3tudent at the Annunciation Acad- emy.
 Miss Matte Craig returned home Tuesday afternoon after teaching school at Haywood.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
votes, 1878; delegates, 45. County Convention.

COUnty JOH'cHtlOH.
 Under the rules adopted by the last state Democratic convention the county convention shall elect dele gates to the state convention; tue railroad commissioner convention, congressional convention, judicial convention, chancery convention, such delegates to be chosen on basis Of one vote every 175 votes Or fraction of 90 votes cast for the Democratic candidate for governor in the last pre- ceding general election, in such cou1l- ty. There shall also be elected one alternate for each delegate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
Plans for a Party.

We are planning on giving party for about eight couples of young peo- pie, and would like to have you tell us some new way to entertain them. We do not wish to play cards or dance.
 Thanking you in advance for your kindness. "CHUMS."s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07

As long as you do not play cards or dance I do not see much left besides guessing contests, music or charades. Perhaps some of the schemes outlined in today's department may help you, as they are for the special occasions that this month brings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
FORMER PINE BLUFFIAN DEAD

News has ben received in this city of the death of Mrs. Maud Fellner, which occurred at her home in Denver, Colo, several weeks ago. Mrs. Fellnere was formerly Miss Maud Silverman, daughter of Judge Ran lolph Silverman, a. former prominent resident of Pine Bluff, and is we'll re- membered here by some of the olde> residents She is survived by one son, her husband having died a humber of years ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07

The Board of Directors have not yet received reply from George T. Houser, to whom they rendered the position of secretary to succeed w. S. Blanton. MT. Houser is one of the biggest men in association work and the directors are very anxious to ln'' duce him to come to Pine Bluff. An answer is expected from him before the end of the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07

H. W. Lucas, who has been assist ant secretary for the past several months, is now acting in the capacity of secretary in the absence of w. 5. Blanton, and will continue in that capacity until another secretary is se- cured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07

Special 40 cents. Best 75 cent Pocket Knife in town at Cleveland Matthews Co. Only a few left. tf.1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07
Y. M. c. A. NOTES

F. M Richardson, of St. Louis, tra- yelling secretary connected with the educational department of the Y. M e. A.,=was in the city yesterday and visited the local association. MT. Ri- cnardson went to Little Rock. but will return Friday and address tha mems noon day meeting at the Cotton Belt shops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-07

Belts are used on some of the wraps, some of which are of leather, in black, matching or contrasting shades.
 Very new is a frock of white satin with tunic of finely tucked ninon held by broad band of satin with fioWeretteS.
 An attractive boudoir cap is in the shape of an empire drummer cap, much like the cooked hats children fold from newspapers.
 Chiffon taffetas are confidently of fered as the ultr;lfashionable silk fab rics for the coming season. Glace chiffon taffetas are in the ultra style.