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River Front Personals.

Robert l. Duvall. of Duvall. Carter &
Co.. on 18th street wharf, has gone to
southern Virginia and North Carolina on
an extended business trip.
Capt. George Neitzy, who has been ill
for the past two months OF typhoid fever.
lis reported on the road to recovery. His
physicians are allowing him TO sit up for
short time each day.
Capt. Matt kendrick, master and owner
of the river schooner Bertha May, has
placed his vessel in quarters for the
winter, and is at his home at Nanjemoy,
Md, for a vacation.
Capt Thomas Selectman, master of the
tug Edith q. Winship, which has been
placed out of service for the winter has
gone to his home at Occoquan, Va, on
u vacation of several days.
u. G. Winston of Clarke g. Winston.
has been on hunting trip for the past
ten days in South Carolina. Letters re-
ceived from Mr.. Winston state that he
found plenty of game. and that he ex-
poets to return home tomorrow with
proof of his prowess.
+. VI. Coakley, with L. 4. CoakIey.
dealers at the fish wharf, who is Ill at
his home. 3lS III street southwest is re-
ported still confined to his bed, though
his condition is improving.
Capt. G.. ). Kelley. late master of the
schooner Florence a. kimball in the
coasting trade, died at his home at Mill
bridge, Me-, early in the week Capt
Kelley had many friends at this city.
where he often visited in command of
vessels of the old ice-bringing fleet
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MARRIAGE PROPOSAL HAS
WORLD CHASE FOR BRIDE
San Francisco Mans Love Missive
Crosses Pacific Six Times,
But Cupid Wins.

SAN FRANCISCO. December H.
Harry T. Plunkett, civil engineer, is
on his way to Topeka, Kan, today. to
claim bride whose letter of accept
ance was written fourteen months ago
and was received by him only an hour
before the departure of train for the
east yesterday.
Two years ago Plunkett met Miss Ruth
Forest at Topeka and fell IN love
with her. Soon afterward the young
woman left for a tour of the world.
Having delayed asking Miss Forest
to be his wife. Plunkett finally proposed
by letter. He afterward went to the
orient, where he inspected oil proper
ties in Korea and Manchuria.
Meanwhile Miss Forrestt continued her
trip The letter of proposal followed her
from one country to another, but did
not reach her until she returned home.
When she finally received the letter the
envelope had been addressed in sixteen
different languages.
Miss Forrestt replied accepting This
letter crossed the Pacific six times and
made numerous trips up and down the
Pacific coast. Plunkett arrived here
yesterday and received Miss Forrestt'
letter. the envelope OF which was al
most covered with notations in Chinese,
japanese, Korean and other languag yes
Plunkett had an hour to catch a fast
eastbound train. Before starting, how
ever. he telegraphed the young woman
that he was on his way.
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AARON BURR'S OLD HOUSE
UNCOVERED BY WRECKERS
Richmond Hill House, in New York,
Once Used as
Theater.

NEW YORK, December 11.-Remnants
of Aaron Burr's famous Richmond Hill
house are being uncovered by wreckers,
who are tearing down some ancient build
ings on the east side of Varick street in
order to widen that thoroughfare. The
old Burr place, in its latter years, was
used as a theater and at one time rose
to the dignity of an opera house. Years
ago 1t passed to use as stable. 1t is
this structure that is now being torn
down. Fresco work, which is said to
have formed a part of the old theater
decorations, is revealed.
An old resident of the vicinity exhibits
play bill of the old theater when it
was known as Miss Nelson's Theater, in
1896. Miss Annette Hawley Nelson was
popular actress-manager there for
many years. In contrast to present prices
and opening hours the bill shows that
performances began then as early as Z
o'clock, while prices for the best box
seats were only 80 cents.
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P0sTPoNEs FREIGHT RATE CASE
Commission Adjourns Hearings Until
After the Holidays.

Following the presentation of mass Of
statistics of the railroads Of the country
and the receipt Of protests from shippers,
the interstate commerce commission yes
terday adjourned without setting a date
for resuming the hearings on the proposed
per cent increase In freight rates How
ever the subsequent hearings will not be
held until some time after the holidays
Charles A.. Conant of New York. intro
duced by the railroad counsel as an econ
omist and expert In monetary matters,
said that the purchasing power of each
dollar Of freight revenue received by the
railroads now is only 1913 per cent OF
what 1t was a decade ago
Statistics were submitted to the COM
mission to show that for twenty-nine of
the thirty~eight railroad systems parties
to the proceeding the increases of wages
alone for 1913 over 1910 amounted to more
than $46,OOO.OO0, due to advances in wage
scales and to changes in working condi-
tons.
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are of blue. VIII n draperies of the same
color hanging beneath archways.
The library is at the right of the re-
ception hall. The lounging room is across
from the library. The grillroom furni-
ture and fixtures are of mission type.
The walls are finished in brown burlap.
and beacon lights furnish illumination.
At one end is brick fireplace.
The dining room has mahogany fur
niture of the colonial period. There
is a doned ceiling of ornamental de-
sign q border of delft blue and high
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Will Take No Part in Reorganization

NEW YORK, December las may or
Of this city during the next four years,
John Purroy Mitchell will take no part In
the reorganization of the democratic party.
he asserted last night, speaking at the
annual dinner of the Southern Society of
New York. AS an individual. citizen.
Iayman and democrat, however, he said
he would work to establish a more gen.
uine party organization without using
prestige of his office or allowing his ap-
pointees to employ power Of office to the
end in view.
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CHICAGO, December 11.-Roller skates
were brought into use In the post Office
here Yesterday to accelerate the move-
ments of clerks in the checking room.
Eight clerks used the rollers and more
will be equipped If the innovation proves
valuable. The skaters have a stretch NJ
concrete in the basement block long
to cover.
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Is Five-Story Building.

The clubhouse is a fiNe-story struc-
ture, with a glass-inclosed loggia across
the front. The exterior is covered with
ivy. The large reception hall, with CO
lonial pillars and gilded mirrors. is par
ticularly attractive. The wall coverings
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Atlantic Coast Line.

F1orida-Augusta-Cub
All-steel. electric-lighted Pullmans, 3
limited trains daily via standard r. r. of
south. 1419 New York ave. n.w.-Adver-
tiSement.
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II THE STOCK
SECOND NATIONAL BANK.

washington. D z. DeceHDeF IT. I3I',-
BY order OF the board OF directors meeting
of the shareholders of the capital stock OF this
association be. and is hereby. called to be held
at the bank. No 500 Ith 81: NV, IN tue clty
of Washington. D. O., on TUESDAY. the 18th
day of January. 1914, at 80 o'clock am. TO
consider and determine the question OF amend
ing the third article of the articles of associa
ton SO that the largest number Of which the
board OF directors may consist may lie In
creased, To determine the number of such in
crease and the number to he voted for for the
ensuing year JOHN G. ECkLOFF, Cashier.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE
holders Of the Federal National Bank Of
Washington will he held Mt its banking
house Tuesday. January 49, 1914. for the cleo
ton of directors and the transaction of such
other business may properly come before
the meeting Polls from II noon until
nm. JOHN POOLE President.
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John a. Stanford and family, near Two
Johns, Md. had a narrow escape from
perishing In the flames which destroyed
their home The family was asleep when
the IRE broke out and did not awaken
until their beds were in flames
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION An
nounces the issue Of the TEIRTl-FIRST annual
SERIES of stock to begin January, 1914 Dues,
HoO per share a month. Interest allowed So
Under the supervision OF the L. ). comptroller
of currency.
r. +. Claughtou, President. Arson 5. Taylor
and VIM T. Galliher. Vice Presidents. James
Morris Woodward Secretary. I23 10th 81. NV.
Edward $ WeScott. Treasurer. 1907 Pa. ave.
NV. Inquiry will convince you that there Is no
safer place in the world TO put your savings
taan in this association.
TUE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of the Washington Title Insurance
Company will be held at the office of said
company Monday. January II. 1914, at IL
O'Clock noon. Polls for the election of trustees
10 serve for the ensuing year, or until their
,uccessors are elected. will be opened at l.
O'Clock and remain open for one hour
until l o'clock pm.
l. II. LAWSON Asst. Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of the District Title Insurance Com
pany will be held at the office Of said Com
many Monday, January II, 1914 at il
O'Clock noon. Polls for the election OF trustees
70 for the ensuing year. until their
Successors elected. will be opened at IL
O'Clock noon and remain open for one hour
until l o'clock pm.
A. II. LAWSON. Asst. Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE
holders Of the Second National Bank. Washing
ton. ~. O.. for the election OF directors Tor
the ensuing year. will be held at the bank on
TUESDAY. January H. 1914, between the hours
Of IL o'clock noon ard clock pm.
JOHN C. ECKLOFF. Cashier.
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WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. 2.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. 3 1913.
Public notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting Of the stockholders of the National
Tribune Company will he held at the Office OF
the company. at the southwest corner of 14th
and L SIS. NV, Washington, d. c.. on FRI
DAY. the 2ud day of January, 1914 at
o'clock pm, 10 elect trustees. receive annual
reports and transact any other business which
may come before the meeting.
F. III. THOMAS Secretary.
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wainscoting painted in ivory cream, and
mirrors

IIITTTOrS.
Room for Private Dinners.
The loggia, with its tiled flooring, is
part of the dining room. Adjoining
the dining room is the governors room'
which is also used for private dinners.
The assembly room is on the tniro
floor. in the rear of the clubhouse ine
walls are covered with Japanese solo
fiber.
The bedchambers, of which there are
nineteen, are outside rooms, have hlgn
ceilings and from two to five Wlnoo"s
in each bedroom assure the best OF ven
tilation.
Pool and billiard ia bles are in the base
ment, where there are also separate
servants quarters.
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NEW ORGANIZATION
IN SUFFRAGE FIGHT
Committee of Forty on Popu-
lar Government Is Formed
at Meeting.

The committee Of forty on popular gov
eminent in the District of Columbia Is the
name OF new organization which last
night came into the fight being waged to
obtain the ballot for the disfranchised
residents OF Washington. Formed by rep
resentatives Of the capitals business, pro-
fessional, labor and other circles, the
committee at meeting in the Public LII
brary named representatives to confer
with members Of the Senate and House
and recommend a plan Of local self-gov-
eminent.
DR.. A. J. Mckelway was made chairman
OF the committee and Dr. Harvey W. Wi
ley, vice chairman Louis Gutenberg sec
rotary and Michael I. Weller treasurer
In accepting the office, Dr. McKelway
stated that there is a sentiment of justice
sweeping over the country and a growing
development of the spirit Of democracy
which, he predicted, will not much longer
tolerate the conditions under which the
people of Washington are subjected to
taxation without being given a voice in
the administration of their affairs.
Seven members were selected for a
subcommittee on legislation, with in
structions to Immediately confer with
the Senate and House District commit
tees as to bills already introduced or
drafted relating to suffrage for the Dis
trict They are Albert Schulteis, DR..
Thomas E. Will, Martin Wiegand Ar
thur q. Holder, Mrs. Belva A. Lock-
wood, William McClayton and Rev. Dr.
Abram Simon.
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Membership Not Limited.

Maj. w. o. Owen was named as the
head Of a subcommittee to report on a
form of local government, while Miss
Florence Etheridge was selected chair
man Of a subcommittee which will make
a study of the qualifications for voting
in the District. DR.. William D. McKen-
zie and Dr. Will will head the press and
publicity and photography committees,
respectively.
While the organization is called the
committee of forty inasmuch as its pre-
liminary organization was effected by
this number of citizens. the membership
will not be limited. One of the plans
discussed at last nights meeting con-
templates co-ordinating the activities of
all the Districts citizens associations
which may go on record in favor of suf-
frage to the end that the municipality
may present a combined front in the
fight for the ballot.
An executive committee. consisting Of
1.-THE officers and the chairmen of the sub
committees, will be the directing force
of the organization pending the adoption
of a constitution and bylaws.
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POSSIBILITIES.


The 'color work we do at this shop reaches
the highest type of art in Typography. The
craftsmen who handle the work here are
peculiarly equipped for this class of printing.
THE TARNAHAN PRESS.
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POTATO EXPORTER FEARS
EMBARGO is POSSIBLE
M. D. Dennis of England Has Con-
ference With Secretary Hous-
ton On Prospects.

NJ. D. Dennis, one of the largest potato
exporters Of England, called yesterday on
Secretary Houston of the Department oil
Agriculture regarding the possible en-
barge against the Importation Of Irish
potatoes to this country. The importa-
ton of potatoes from abroad is a very
small item to the consumer here, De-
cause the amount imported is so small
compared with the amount consumed. But
cutting out the United States as a market
meant a good deal to the producer
abroad.
This country has had a good deal OF
trouble keeping out foreign potato IN
lection recently. There was last spring
much excitement over the possible intro
duction of the potato wart from ABROAD
This resulted in drastic quarantine meas
ures against all countries where the dlS-
ease existed Then there was similar
uprising against the potato tuber motn,
and now the powdery potato scale mas
appeared.
Potato Situation Serious.
The situation is regarded as SO serious
by the experts of the department that
this country contemplates the enactment
of an embargo against the importation
of potatoes from any country.
T. P Gin. the Irish secretary OF agri /
culture, called at the department recent
ly and promised to return for the potato
hearing that is to be held by the federai
quarantine board December IL.
Mr.. Dennis said he had to return at
once to London, and was allowed TO
make his statement before the quarantine
board yesterday. He was accompanied
by Oscar Frommel of New York.
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MARENAkD PAINTING PRESERVES
structure. It's more economical to paint when
nautius is needed than to let 1t go by the
board Send for G.. III. MARkWARD. 221O
18th PHI North 32IO.
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The board OF directors of the American Dairy
supply Company of Washington. ID. c.. has de-
elared dividend of = per cent on the capital
stock of this company. payable December %.
1918 to stockholders of record at the close of
business December u. 1918.
CHAS- \. GOLDSMITH. Treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
CARROLL COUNCIL
LEAGUE NOTES

That heayy-hitting Pinta team was
very much surprised on Thursday night,
when they lost three games to the Ninas.
The Ninas. by winning these games,
jumped to first place.
Again the dope was upset this past
week. when Columbias lost two to the
Salvadors. Look out for that Salvador
team: they are forging right ahead.
The GenOas hy taking three games
from the Santa Marias' Friday night
came UP and crowded the Ninas for first
place. both with an average of .6s7.
That Santa Maria team, whereas il
mas only won one game, is going to be
troublesome To ALL The material is
there. and they have a capable leader
in Capt Hates. Come on, Santa Marias,
we are all pulling for you. The breaks
are coming your way, so let's start some
thing.
The Nina-Columbia game scheduled for
Thursday. october 50, has been switched
to Tuesday, the twenty-eighth, on ac-
count of conflicting with the Inter-Coun-
ell schedule.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
GOOD GAME BOOKED
FOR VIGILANT PARK
Company c, Of Engineers, viii Pre-
sent Good Line-Up Against In
dependent Champions Today.
GAME STARTS At 3 O'CLOCK

Manager Oliveri of the Vigilant foot
ball team. stated last night that, barring
more rain. Vigilant Park would be in
good condition for the game scheduled
this afternoon between the Vigilants and
Company C of the Engineers. The con-
test will be started promptly at o'clock,
with John A. Dugan acting as the ref
cree.
The Engineers will present one Of the
heaviest and strongest teams seen at Wig
liant Park this season. Johnny Blair.
the fieet-footed quarter back OF the En-
g.neer post team. is captain Of the
Company c aggregation and said last
night that his team would give the Wig
ilants a surprise.
Il think my bunch can hold the Wig
Ilants, and that is all ! ask. My line
will be heavy, and think my back field
will be able to get away for a few
gains" said Blair last night.
The vigilants will have Dave White,
their coach and star, playing an end po-
sition this afternoon. which Is some
thing of a departure from the old team.
White is a hard man to stop, and should
be Invaluable on an end. Buck Oliver
Will be seen in quarter. with Eckendort
Lacarion and CoIlingsworth in the back
field positions
The Vigiant Reserves will meet the
Spartans at l o'clock I'm the preliminary
contest
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
Bill Bailey Says

Looks as IL the University Of Pittsburgh
has a fairly good football team this
year. Cornell yesterday was forced to
take the count, y TO Z.
Carl Morris recently stated that ne did
not believe Gunboat Smith would eveE
face him again. Carl probably looks for
trouble with Mexico
II probably will take a few more play
ers besides Leach. Stovall. and Roger
Bresnahan to make the public aware the
Federal League is in existence.
This early dope story about Frank
Baker quitting basebai' to become a
gentleman farmer ought TO be good
for all winter.
We are now waiting for the predictions
Of Hickey and Hedges that the Browns
will win the 1914 American League pen
nant.
Joe Crouch. who umpIred the Catholic
niyersity-Delaware game in Brookland
yesterday, had his troubles. Crouch wore
his best suit of clothes-his best SUIT up
to yesterday we meant to say.
The Federal League has declared war
That being the case they'd better get
busy and pick out battle-ground
When it comes to getting knocked out
with clock-Iike regularity, Al Paizer
hasn't much on Tony Ross.
Speaking of aIibis, the trip around the
world may benefit the players ana then
again il may prove a good excuse.
Why is il that the ruggedest football
PLAYER in the lot always hurts himself
by falling out of bed the night before
| the big game?
Fred Merkle will be taking awful
chances in Japan; the ivory workers
might nab him.
Enterprising. ambitious woman has in
yaded another field of sport I'd. For
didn't Miss Elizabeth Campbell Foot
president of the New York Women's s
Chess Club, defeat Frank ]. Marshall
United States chess champion, IN simul-
taneous play the other day?
According to Charley Ebbets. Bin Dah-
| len is sure to manage Brooklyn again.
That doesn't make it so, however, for
baseball magnates have been known to
handle the truth regardless when it best
served their ends.
Between coaching the Tiger footballers
and the Ucross-country runners, Keane
Fitzpatrick is having all his work, cut out
these days Princeton is looking for a
victory over Harvard and Yale this year
/ in football. and accordingly the Tiger
cross-country runners will have to do
most of their training on their own re-
sources.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
m. D. HOGAN CAPTURES
fREEFOR-ALL SHOOT
Lands Big Handicap Match from
Field of Twenty-Six Marksmen at
White Flyer Gun Club.
BANDo LOSES ON sHooT-oFF

Twenty-six marksmen faced the traps
yesterday afternoon in the handicap
merchandise shoot OF the White FLYER
Gun Club at Twentieth and A Streets
Southeast but owing to the heavy rain
few good scores were made.
NJ ID. Hogan won the free-for-all han
dicap event at - targets, as he broke
A.. while ". l.. Bando was second with
the same score Bando tied with Hogan.
but lost on the shoot-off. A. B. Slime and
r. w. Ford tied for third prize. as each
killed a birds. Stine won the shoot-off.
In the special merchandise event Ed
w. Ford was first with A TO his credit
out OF So. while G. j. kirkpatrick was
next. having broke -. Phil Steubener.
W. d. Monro-. and w. c. Biundon tied
for third prize. each getting 43 out OF
So Blundon won with i've straight and
took third houors. while Steubener was
next Each OF the winners received
handsome prizes. Scores:
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
NATIONALS TO PLAY
THE SEAMEN GUNNERS
Eleven Will Line Up at National Park
at 2:30 O'clock This
Afternoon.

A large crowd is expected at today's game
at 2:S0 o'clock at National Park. First
and NJ Streets Northeast. when the cham
pion National a. c. lines up against the
strong Seamen Gunners from the navy
yard.
Both teams have been going through
hard practices all week, and are tuned
up for the fray.
Coach DOnnally has rounded up one Of
the best gridiron teams the sailors have
had in years, and has expectations of
besting the clubmen.
The Gunners have in Csdy. Freeman,
and Harrison. plunging full back, three
of the best sailor boys in the service.
Capt Degnan has the champions in top
notch form. and with the addition OF Ed
Carroll. EideneSs, Bob Murphy. and sew
eral new warriors. will give Uncle Sans
boys a good battle for the rubber.
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