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The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Lungs Were Affected;
Now in Good Health

The makers of Eckman's Alternative.
a remedy for Throat and Lung
Troubles, do not claim that it will re-
store every one to perfect health, but
SO many have voluntarily testified II
saved their lives that all who have
this dread disease should investigate
and try it. 1t should stop the night
sweats, reduce fever, promote appe-
tite and in very many cases prolong
life. Read what is accomplished in
this case:
Catherine Ave. and Ascot Place,
Queens Court, L. I.
Gentlemen: In the year 1905 l taken
with q heavy cold and a nasty cough and
went to several doctors, including a spe-
then recommended Eckman's Alternative TO
me very highly. II 10 now nearly two years
since l first took II. am now well and
dare say that I would have been buried
long ago II It had not been for Eckman's
Alternative. / wish 10 thank you for the
Godsend to me. Wherever I go 1 highly
recommend the Alternative, as ! owe my
life 10 It"
tAffidayit) JOS. J. TROESCHER
CAbove abbreviated: more On request)
Eckmans Alternative has been proven
by many years test to be most eff
cacious in cases of severe Throat and
Lung Affections. Bronchitis, Bronchial
Asthma, Stubborn Colds, and in up
building the system. Does not contain
narcotics, poisons, or habit-form!ng
drugs. For sale by O'Donnelrs Drug
Stores and other leading druggists.
Write the Eckman Laboratory, Phiia-
deiphia, Pa. for booklet telling Of re-
coveries and additional evidence.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Arion Gesang-verein
Favors "Home Rule

Members of the Arion Gesang-Ve
say that their organization win un-
doubtediy indorse the action taken by
the United German Societies at Its
meeting in Bessler's Hall, when home
rule" for the District was strongly Ia
vored as a means toward repeating at
least a portion of the Jones-Works ex-
o. law.
The Arion will hold a big meeting to-
night. and will make plans for the
big German Day" celebration on Octo-
ber 90 when the various German socie-
ties of the District win make a pilgrim
age to Mt Vernon and hold ceiebra-
tion in the evening at some hall In the
city. On this occasion a number Of Con-
gressmen who oppose the present excise
law will be present to pledge their sup
port.
The opposition of the German socie-
ties Of the District to the excise law
il brought about by the prohibition Of
Sunday selling In the German club
houses. a privilege enjoyed under the
old law. All German societies interested
Will participate in the demonstration,
and II is expected that the matter will
be taken before the annual convention
OF the German-American Alliance,
which meets In biennial convention ut
st. Louis on October 6.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
SUCCEEDS At LAST
IN ENDING HIS LIFE
Gas Company EmpIoye, Wor-
ried Over Arrest of His Son,
Drinks Acid.

Thwartea in a suicide attempt several
months ago, Matthew Colbert, fifty
four years old, gas company empioye,
succeeded in ending his life this morn
ing by drinking a quantity of carbolic
acid at his home. 4S Myrtle street north
east.
Colbert. according to members of his
family, had been worrying over the ar
rest of his son, Jerome, aged seventeen,
on a charge of making a handbook on
the races some time ago, and II Is
thought the man had become temporar-
ny deranged. The father charged that
his son was being made the scapesoat
for certain persons who were BACK OF
the alleged handbook, and the case Is
said to have preyed On his mind. The
family had lived for many years in
Myrtle street and was well known in
that section of the city. Colbert Is
said to have felt keenly the disgrace
of his sons arrest, although he e1,
pressed confidence that the boy would
still pending, was brought to trial.
About $50 o'clock this morning Mrs
Colbert got up to get her husband
breakfast. A few minutes later she
was attracted by groans coming from
his room. She found him lying on the
bed, suffering intense pain. and with an
empty bottle which haG contained car
boiic acid by his side. An ambulance
was called and the man taken to
Casualty Hospital, where he died an
hour later. -E
According to the police, Colbert tried
suicide a few days after his sons ar
rest by inhaling illuminating gas He
was discovered by members OF nus ram
ily, who turned of the gas and saved
his life. Since that time he has been
despondent, and worry had broken him
physically and mentally.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Prize Winning Lawns
10 Be Named Tonight

Prize-winning lawns and gardens
selected by Commissioner Newman and
Prof Mulford. of the Department OF
Agriculture, in the contest conducted
By the Ehode Island Avenue Citizens
Association. will be announced by J.
l. Knopp, chairman of the special COM
nlittee in charge, at 4 meeting of the
Association at Sherwood Presbyterian
Church, Twenty-second street and
Rhode Island avenue northeast, tonight
Commissioner Newman and Prof.
Mulford recently made a tour of in
spection of the territory covered by the
association. and after judging the best
kept lawns and gardens in that Sec
tion of the city, sealed their judgments
and turned them over to Mr.. Knopp.
The results of the contest viii be an
nounced tonight and prizes offered by
nurserymen, florists and others will be
awarded
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Riots at Seattle
Subject Of Lecture

Bruce Rogers. lecturer and investi-
gator, who has been chosen by Social
lists Of Seattle, Wash. to press their
claims for property destroyed In the re-
cent riots there, will speak tonight at
Pythian Temple. 1012 Ninth street
northwest, on the events leading up to
the riots and the part played therein
by various Federal and municipal Of
hcers.
The BaliinEer-Pinchot controversy,
the impeachment OF Judge Hanford. the
position Of Rear Admiral Reynolds and
Mayor Cotterill in regard to the riots,
and relative subjects. will all be taken
up by the speaker. Mr.. Rogers reached
Washington this week, and hopes to
arrange an audience with President
Wilson and before committees of both
branches Of Congress in order to press
his claims for an inquiry into the
Seattle disturbance.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
LAND SHARKS HAND
CALLED|N CONGRESS
0nwers at Fort Henry Must Cut
Prices or Government win
Abandon Project.

Congressman Sheriey, Of the House
Appropriations Committee. has called the
hand Of spectators operating about
Cape Henry. which the Government
wants to fortify. and II il now up to
the holders Of the site wanted by the
Government to say whether the entire
project shall be abandoned.
As publishd In the $50 edition of The
Times, Mr.. Sherley and his colleagues
on the Appropriations COMMITTEES nave
discovered that the $lsaooo appropria-
flying the mouth Of the Chesapeake bay
and protecting Washington and Balti-
more from possible foreign enemy, b
inadequate because Of the sxorbitant
price9 wanted for land IN that vicinity.
fallen into the hands Of spectators who
are trying to "hold up the Government
for fancy prices.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
PREPARING
FOR WORLD TOUR
Will Carry Party Aboard the
Gould Yacht Niagara on
Trip Lasting Year.

Bringing about fifteen guests down
from Bar Harbor, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Letter have arrived In Washington on
liowad Gould's pivate yacht, the
Niagara, which they have chartered.
and which will be coaled and pro-
visioned here in the next few days for
a tour of the world. All the guests
left the vessel Immediately on her ar
rival here and took trains for their
homes. in New York and Chicago, de-
clarng they had enjoyed the sea trip
down. .......
A stop was made at Old Point Com
fort, and again at Yorktown, Va,
where the visitors landed and Razed
at the historic battlefield. the scene Of
Cornwallis' surrender to Washington,
and Of Magruder's defense from Nc
Clellan in the civil war. Coming up
the bay the guests were forced to seek
the protection Of the ample saloon Of
this biggest Of yachts, for 1t was 80
cold and damp, and the fog was 50 In
penetrable, that the decks had no at
fractions. ("
Mr.. and Mrs. Letter are busy today
porting over charts Of the world. pick
inS out an itinerary which will furnish
the most pleasant trip: and giving dt-
rec uons for their plans at Rosslyn, for
they Will be absent from their handsome
Virginia home for at least year. Even
the list Of guests who will make the
trip with the Letters has not been fully
completed. though 1t Is said that former
Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth win make part Of the trip.
This IL not the first time that the
Niagara has visited these waters.
though the first time she was anchored
of Mt. Vernon, Mr.. Gould, who was on
his wedding trip with his. three
weeks bride, formerly Miss Catherine
Clemmons, being afraid that some in
jury might be done the vessel II she
came closer to the city.
The tonnage Of the yatch is 1880
with a length Of 267 feet over all. and
245 on the water line, and her 1900
engines are capable Of driv-
ing her through the water at the rate
Of fifteen to sixteen knots. She was not
built for speed. however. but for luxury
and comfort. She Ii probably one Of
the best fitted yachts for a trip around
the world on account Of her great coal
capacity, her size. and enorm-
Gus refrigerating plant, which will
enable her guests and crew to have
fresh vegetables and meats no matter
where they may be.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
ASK F[DERAL QUIZ
OF MINERS STRIKE
Wssterners Charge Psonaee ia
Calumet, Mieh- TroubIs.
Labor Gives Aid.

After obtaining the tacit consent Of
the executive council Of the American
Federation of Labor today for a
nationwide assessment upon its 2ose0o
members for the beneft Of the copper
miners on strike At Calumet, Mich,
President Meyer. of the western Fed
GRAFTON Of Miners, called upon Senator
Borah and Senator Shafroth to ask scr
. Federal inquiry into charges Of In
voluntary servtfude and peonage IN the
troubled district
At the same time Special Agent john
4offit. Of the Department Of Labor.
filed with Secretary Wilson . report
of his investigation into the Calumet
affair Sensational statements a. to
the methods employed by the companies
to keep their mines running are ru-
mooed to be contained In ois docu-
ment. which - bulky one AIled with
statistics and sworn depositfons.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. SEPT. "a.
An all-night search by the authorities
Of Alexandria county and the police oi
Alexandria city and the stopping Of al
strange colored men who attempted e
cross the Highway bridge into Wash.
ton failed to find any trace Of the man
who attacked Mrs. Harry Travis. at hel
home In Del Ray, early last night. II
is believed that the man is hiding some.
where in the neighborhood Of this city.
The man. who wore overalls and q
slouch hat and who appeared to be about
thirty years Of age. appeared at the
Travis home and asked Mrs. Travis for
something to eat He was told to wait
At the front door, and Mn. Travis start
ed toward the kitchen to get him some
food. The man followed her, and upon
reaching the kitchen seized her and
threw her to the floor. When Mrs. Ira
Wis screamed he took flight.
Mrs. Travis husband and her father
sponded to her call for help. They gave
chase. but the man escaped.
A meeting of the Equal Suffrage
League Of Alexandria viii be held to-
morrow night at the home Of Miss Mac
Donald. COS Cameron street
department on next Friday when q
complete course In art will be pro-
vided.
BY the will Of Mrs. Matilda A. Mad
den. entered for probate In the cor.
S23 South Fairfax street is left to her
daughter. Edith T. Madden, A farm
in Fairfax county Is willed to her
ven children.
In the suit Of Edgar Stephenson and
others against Charles Stephenson and
corporation court today appointing
Robinson Moncure. a special commits
sioner. to sell certain real estate.
In the corporation court today a
deed was placed on record from Judge
g Barrett, the three-story brick build
Ing on Fairfax street between King
ana Prince streets.
andria, Lafayette Council Of Knights
Kadosh, Randolph Chapter Of Rose
CYoix and Virginia Consistory, will
hold a meeting on Friday night when
arrangements will be made to attend
the Scottish rite meetings in Wash
the meeting of the supreme council.
The body Of Mrs. Margaret Orrison,
who died yesterday afternoon at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs Ethelbert
Tatspaugh. 1511 King street. aged sew
enty-one years. will be shipped to Lees
burg, tomorrow for burial. She was the
widow Of Samuel Orrison.
8. H. Sayre. grand regent Of Virginia
Of the Royal Arcanum. Of Hampton. Va.
paid an official visit to Alexandria and
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Two Appointments
In Commerce Service

Two appointments and the removal of
one ernpioye In the Department of Com
merce were announced today. The per-
sonnel changes are as follows:
Russell W. Cullen has been probation
ally appointed as clerk az s720 per an
mum in the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
The appointment Of Walter l. Howat
as laboratory assistant at $3.50 in the
Bureau OF Standards at Pittsburgh. Pa,
has been discont nued.
Frank A. Peterson has been probation
ally appo'n 'nted as keeper Of Kauhola
Point Light Station, T. H, light house
service.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ANAHOGTIA N C SEPT Y

A
An effort is being made to have the
Y. NJ. c. A. meetings at the plant OF
! the Washington Steel and Ordnance
Company, at Giesboro. resumed. There
| were none held during the summer. and
plans for their renewal have been In
definite. Some of the workmen at the
plant have requested those who insti-
tuted these meetings to reopen them.
The management has given the Y. NJ.
c. A. representatives access to the plant
a. the noon hour for the purpose OF con-
ducting the meetings, which were at
tended by the employees generally last
year. Ministers from various denomiria-
tions and Y. NJ. c. A. men have been in
charge. It is understood a decision as
to the resumption Of the gatherings will
be made next Monday night by the off,
cials Of the Y. M. c. A.
Congress Heights Boy Scouts are plan
ming to give an outdoor fete before the
arrival Of winter. They will discuss their
plans Friday evening in the home of
George McKenna, in Alabama avenue.
Electa Chapter. No. 2, Order Of the
Eastern Star, entertained many visitors
at its meeting last night in the Masonic
Hall. There were several candidates ad-
mitted. initfatory degree work being car
ried on. The principal business before
the meeting was the annual visitation
Of the officers OF the Grand Chapter.
which will take place on the evening OF
October II. Mrs. Bertha Haines. worthy
matron, appointed q committee on ar
rangements. After the meeting the low
er hall. was thrown open for those who
wished to partake Of the hospitality Of
Electa Chapter in the dining rooms.
Anacostia Council. No. 16, Junior Order
Of United American Mechanics, has
named ]. W. Crawford chairman Of the
good OF the order committee, as man
ager Of its arrangements for the cele-
bration of its nineteenth anniversary.
The celebration will be held in Novem-
Der.
The Government Hospital for the In
sane received twelve patients yesterday
from the State Hospital at Mendocino,
Cal They are men who belonged to the
naval force Of the United States and
who have been under treatment I'm the
California institution pendinG arrange
ments for their transfer to st. Eliza
beth's. All are comparatively young
men. and 1t Is believed hospital treat
ment will bring about their restoration.
The trip across the country was made /
without untoward incident and when the /!
party arrived at the asylum they were |
none the worse for the long journey.
Walter Williams, colored, driver for |
Louis Hooe, a coal dealer at Eleventh |
street and Virginia avenue southeast. |
was locked up in Anacostia yesterday |
by Policeman Reagan. charged with |
Mrs. Laura v. Mitchell, of Alexandria, |
Va, Is here on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
william ]. Mitchell. 1515 Good Hope road.
James Toner. supervisor of one of the /
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Training Needed
Today, He Asserts

Homer s. Pace, Of New York, before
an audience Of 200 young men at the
Young Mems Christian Association last
night. declared that the young man who
enters the highly specialized business
field Of our day without q proper train
ing Will be helpless.
It was the fifth annual assembly and
fall enrolment of the Washington
School OF Business Administration and
Accountancy.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

eII.oo to Niagara Falls and Return,
Baltimore 4 Ohio route 7:l6 A. NJ, Sent.
2eth. Modern coaches and parlor carr
with dining cars north Of Philadelphia,
Tickets limited to Is days with liberal
stop over privileges returning. Last az.
cursion Oct 10th.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
PLANS TORESUME
Y. A. MEETINGS
Employees at Gesboo Steel and Ordnance Plant Want Noon
Sessions Held Agan-News Of Anacostia and
Other Nearby Points,

pital for the Insane, is on his annual
leave, portion Of which he will pass
In Atlantic City.
w. w. Price and his daughters, Misses
Eva, Bessie and Katherine Price who
were abroad for two months have re-
turned TO their residence near Congress
Heights.
Miss Mae F. Weser, record clerk at
the Government Hospital for the Insane.
VII! De absent from her duties for sew
sral weeks, having gone to her home in
Gilbert ]. Osterman, who has located
at wilmington, N. c., is here with his
iamily on a visit to relatives.
The officers Of the District Epworth
League. Charles F. Linger, Of this place,
chairman, will meet tonight in Nc
kendree NJ. e. Church. Washington. at
banquet This has been arranged as
preliminary to the Epworth League
convention In the same church the lat
ter part of the month and the first
several days IN October. The choir of
the Epworth League Of the Methodist
rrrder the music this evening. There
are thirty members in the choir, and
Ralph Williamson will lead the singing
The Junior Epworth League Of the
Congress Heights NJ. e. Church will
reopen Its sessions on Friday night.
On the same night the officers of the
senior department Of the league will
meet in the parsonage.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Marine Band Plays
Seasons S Last Concert
At the Capitol Today

The United States Marine Band
will give the last concert of the
season At the United States Capi.
itOl at 1850 o'clock this afternoon.
Leader Ssntelmann has prepared
an especially attractive program.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Flowers and Decorations
for fall weddings and all social func-
tions. Estimates given. GUIDE, 1914 r.
Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
ATTACKED
IN HOME BY MAN
Alexandria Authorities Search in Vain for Rian Who Asked
Mrs. Harry Travis for Food and Then Turned
Upon Her-0ther News Of Nearby City,

George Mason councils, of the Royal
Areanum last night. Mr.. Sayre made an
ADDRESS on the principles of the order.
A. D. Fewell. through his attorney,
Robinson Moncure, has entered suit In
the corporation court against his wife
Maggie J. Connor Fewell, for divorce on
the ground Of desertion.
:, A suit for divorce has been entered in
the corporation court by Clara ]. ].
Beckert against her husband. Ferdinand
c. g. Beckert. on the ground of de-
sertion. Robinson Moncure is the plain
tiR's attorney.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Louis Hooe, a coal dealer at Eleventh
street and Virginia avenue southeast
was locked UP in Anacostia yesterday
by Policeman Reagan. charged with
selling quantity Of his employers coal.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

pital for the Insane. is on his annual
ieave, a portion Of which he will pass
In Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

James Toner. supervisor of one Of the
at the Government Hos
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Mrs Laura ". Mitchell, of Alexandria,
William u. Mitchell. ISIS Good Hope road.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

The body Of Mrs. Margaret Orrfson,
who died yesterday afternoon at the
home Of her daughter. Mrs. Ethelbert
Tatspaugh. 1511 King street. aged sew
enty-one years. will Be shipped to Lees
burg, tomorrow for burial. She was the
widow of Samuel Orrison.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Gilbsrt j. Osterman. who has located
az wilmington, N. c.. Is here with his
family on a visit to relatives
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

8. H. Sayre. Grand regent Of Virginia
Of the Royal Arcanum. Of Hampton. Va.
paid an official visit to Alexandria and
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

A meeting Of the Equal Suffrage
League Of Alexandria viii be held to-
night at the home Of Miss Mac
Donald, COS Cameron street.
The border vidette., 1913-11-22
Mexican Leaves Large Estate.

A letter received yesterday by Mervin Moore, at Douglas brought the intelligence that Don Ignacio Elias, aged 55, a wealthy and popular resident of Arizpe, passed away at his home in that town last Sunday. The funeral occurred Monday. The nature of his complaint was not stated iu letter.
 Don Ygnacio, as he was best known was friend of Americans under any and all circumstances and many gringoes" have re- ason to remember his unfagging courtesy and generosity.
 He leaves an estate estimated at more than a half million dol lars, consisting in ranches, farm, mercantile ventures and mining property, located for the most part in the Arizpe district.
 He is survived by family of ten children and his wife. He is understood to be distahtly re- lated to the Elias family at pre-. sent residing in Douglas.-Pros pectOr.
The border vidette., 1913-11-22
Arizona Leads.

Nothing succeeds like success. Again Arizona leads the United States in the percentage of crop prospects. The great record of September, when Arizona head ed all states with HAS as the general condition of all crops, is exceed by the October report just to hand. This report gives the lead to Arizona again with a percentage of 116.4. This speaks well of the agricultural methods in the new state.
 There is much to be gained from a persual of the reports is sued by the Department of agri- culture, and a study of the data supplied has again evidenced the superiority of irrigated agri- culture. The success of irri- gation is assured and with the encouragement which all think ing minds are giving to storage problems and pumping methods, new day in agriculture in Ari- zona is quickly dawning.
The border vidette., 1913-11-22
Cost and Figures on State Fair.

Between $68, ,OOO and $7O,OOO was the cost of the ninth Ari- zOna fair.
 The paid admission totaled about $3O,OOO as against $22,OO0 last year.
 ,. Complete figures on the cost of the fair, the admission and the receipts from all other sour ces will be available in few days. They are being prepared by Secretary c. B. Wood and the mem bers of the commission.
 From the state the fair receiv ed $25,O Between $4OOO and S5OOO was received for conces- sions the increase being nearly S2OOO over last year. Entrance fees aud other revenues will bring the total up to more than the fair cost.
 Included in the estimate of $68, ,OOO to 10000 is the cost of various Improvements Another important item in the cost of the fair is the purses, which totaled $29,1 100.
 1.-The fair grew at an astonish ing rate," Commissioner J. J. Keegan said. We simply must have more ground, and we must have it by next year if possible. If we do not have it and also more space in the exhibit build ing, I do not know what we are going to do. This year we had to increase our stall space fifty per cent"
The border vidette., 1913-11-22
Denver Parties Lease Mine.

A syndicate of Denver capital ists has leased the big mining property of the Gold Mining & Milling Co.,, located about three miles from Cochise station and big development work has al- ready been started. It is re ported that the lease calls for extensive development work, and at the end of two years the lessees are to have a $45, ,OOO mill on the property. Manager Hubbard of the Denver Com pany, it is reported, is already negotiating for the plant.
 This is one of the biggest mines in the country, and over two million tons of ore, which will average better than S4 per ton, has been blocked out. The new plant will average better than 100 and 15O tons ore per day. It is estimated that there is enough ore to keep the big mill going for years and years. The owners of the mine were offered $15O,OOO for their prop erty four years ago.-Bepson Signal.