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The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
BOARD PARK
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Additional Sentiment in Favor of Exc
cution of Commissions Plan
|, Being Aroused.

A report of the special Park Commits
sion Committee Of the Board of Trade
has been submitted to President E. H.
Droop, of the Board OF Trade, by A. c.
Moses, chairman of the committee.
The attention Of the president is di
rected to the fact that the COMMITTEES
was appointed by he Board OF Directors
November Is, 1912, and that on March 4,
1913, Congress had passed and the Presi-
dent signed the bill containing an ap-
preparation of s1,300,oOO toward the
acquisition of land to connect Potomac
and Rock Creek Parks.
Chairman Moses reports that there
now are being sent to the various COM
mercial organizations of the United
States an abridgment of the original re-
port of the Park Commission submitted
January 10, 1902, by the late Senator Nc
MILAN of Michigan. This is calculated
to arouse additional sentiment in favor
OF further execution OF the Park Com
mission plan.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
METHODIST CARNIVAL
BROUGHT TO A CLOSE
At Least $1,000 Said to Have Been
Raised for Benefit of the
Church In Anacostia.

The carnival conducted by the congre-
CATION of the -Anacostia Methodist Epis-
copal Church was brought to a close last
night 1t has been a great success. The
members of the congregation wanted to
raise 1900 to assist in reducing the
church debt and 1t is believed by those
in charge that this has been accom-
plished.- Arthur B. Suit, chairman Of the
executive committee. said last night that
returns so far indicated this amount and
possibly more would be realized.
The feature last night was a mas
querade for adults, and many unique
costumes were seen.
The work of setting out between two
and three thousand pansies in the two
flower gardens at Nichols Avenue and
u Street was completed yesterday. and
Maurice Otterback, who has been in
charge of the work, said that when
spring arrives, all these plants will be in
bloom.
1t is not probable that the Parent
Teacher Association Of Congress Heights
will resume its meetings for the sea-
son until after the first of the year, be-
cause the school building in that suburb,
where the association meets, is under
going repairs and additions.
The open season for the hunting of
rabbits and quail in the nearby sections
Of Maryland begins tomorrow, and 1t is
expected that a number Of Anacostia
citizens will spend the day hunting. The
laws OF Maryland are rigid, and a per-
son not a resident, in order to enjoy
the sport, must have a permit from the
owner of the ground on which he wants
to hunt The laws in the District pro-
.hiblt the hunting OF rabbits in the woods
In this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. A r. Gator, OF Nichols
Avenue, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss lola Elizabeth Ca
tor, to Milton Aubrey Harris, of Rich
mond, Va. The wedding Is to take place
on the evening Of November 10 and is to
be private owing to the recent death OF
a member of Mr.. Harris family.
DR.. Alfred Glascock, OF the medical
stan Of the Government Hospital for the
Insane, Is enjoying a vacation. He will
visit Bermuda.
meeting Of the vestry of the Esther
Memorial Episcopal Chapel, of Congress
Heights, will be held next Tuesday even
ing. The vestry has decided not to Sc
lect rector until after the first of the
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
NEW HOME FOR BLIND.
Formal Opening of Building Soon
VIII Take Place.

The formal opening OF the new Home
for the Blind. situated on r Street, be-
tween Thirtieth and Thirty-frst Streets.
will take place within a short time. The
building. which recently was completed,
cost about $4,000, and is thoroughly up
to-date.
The new building is of the colonial
type of architecture, and has frontage
of eighty-two feet and a depth OF forty
four feet. 1t Is constructed Of tapestry,
brick, with large Corinthian columns in
front of the building. On the first floor
dining rooms, kitchen, reception room.
and pantry are located. There are seven
bedrooms on the second floor for women,
and also a hospital room, while on the
third floor are the mems quarters.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
NEW JUVENILE COURT CLERK.
Judge Latiner Names Waldo Burn
side to Succeed S. X. Edmonston.

Waldo Burnside, of Hyattsville, yester-
day was appointed by Judge ]. Wilmer
Latimer, of the Juvenile Court, as clerk
of the court. He succeeds S. Kemp Ed
monston, who has been clerk for two
years and has resigned to enter a firm Of
shorthand reporters.
Mr.. Burnside will assume his duties No
vember IL. As Mr.. Edmonston is now on
a leave Of absence, George P. Barse,
deputy clerk Of the court, is acting until
November II. Mr.. Burnside was born in
Hyattsville. For the past four years and
a half he has been librarian OF the Bar
Association.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
Washington Youth Missing.

Mrs. Mary Babcock has requested the
police OF Baltimore to search for her
grandson. George W. Kiester, fifteen
years old, who disappeared from their
home at 102 Sixth Street Northwest four
weeks ago. Kiester was on his way to
Sunday School, ostensibly, when he left
his home. Mrs. Babcock hopes that he
is with friends in the Monumental City.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-BOSTON RULL DOG: MALE:
brindle body. with white forehead, mug
Zle, and chest; answers TO name OF
Rowdy; license tag 1892. Liberal reward
II returned to OWNER, 22i9 r st. NV.
DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, BE-
tween fwenty-second Street and Penn
sylvania Avenue and Fifteenth and II
Streets Northeast, or on the Baltimore
and Annapolis car. Return to 2l42 Penn
sylvania Avenue s25 reward.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
Louis A. Tucker to Sing.

Louis A Tucker, formerly lay reader
OF the Protestant Episcopal Church,
Clarksburg, w. Va, and st. Andrews
Church, st. Johnsbury, VT, will sing at
Grace Church, Ninth and D Streets
Southwest at the morning and afternoon
services today.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
HERALD WANT ADS.
FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

FOR RENT-TO FIRsT-CLAss CoLORED TEN
ant; in select n L. location. ST. square
from car: 6r.. b.. bay-windOw brick; modern; good
n Y Ave
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
APARTMENTS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-DESIRABLE APART
ment; rooms. bath. and porch: first
moor; the Monclair. 1891 Belmont St NV.
No children; references. Apply to OWN
Err, Ant. J.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
RAILROADS.
NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY,

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCT 70. Isn
Leave Washington. New Union Station
$50 a. m Daily-A1 points Norfolk & Western.
l0iO p N Daily-Roanoke. Bristol. Winston
Salem, Knoxville Chattanooga. Nashville. New Or
leans. Through sleeper. Dining cara
$40 q m--For Bristol. Knoxville. Chattanooga.
Nashville Memphis. and all points in the South
west. Washington-Memphis sleeper5 open at II
.. m. Dining car.
For Norfolk-Lsavs daily 4ao Il N. and l21i noon.
Arrive Norfolk II % a. n and SD p N Pariot
cars
S:l0 2. n Daiy-Berryvile. Luray. Shenandoah
Trains from the Southwest arrive eS5 g. n. lo:z
D. N. and 2i5 q. n daily.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09

The largest opal in the world, weigh
ing seventeen ounces, is worth $4,000.
and belongs to the Emperor of Austria.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
FLAT FOR RENT.

PARK ROAD NV; 5R.. B.: COMPLETE AND
modern; two exposures; front and porches;
Convenient to car; 50 CAYwOOD & GAR
REsTr. iZd y. Y Ave. NV
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SITUATION WANTED-MALE.

FURNACES TO ATTEND HOUSE. AND
window cleaning and general Joobing,
by a reliable colored man. 1874 Church
St. NV.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
FOR SALE=HOUSES.

FOR SALEM PETwORTH; ROOMS,
reception hall, bath, furnace; close to
cars; cozy home or investment; recent
" built; price. $3.50 cash. BOX 81, Her
aid office
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09

Commissions as first lieutenants in the
medical reserve corps of the United
States army have been received by Drs.
S. B. Moore and Llewellyn Powell, OF
this city.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
HERALD WANT ADS.
wANTED-sALEsMEN.

WANTED = FOR NEW
England territory, travelling salesman
experienced in speciality advertising or
general lines. Permanent position open
to man; worth 5000 per year and ex-
penses. Staple, well-advertised line Of
well-known manufacturer selling direct
to merchant Opportunity for rapid ad-
vancement. Write with record. BOX
is5, Iowa City. Iowa.
BIG MONEY SEEING BANKS AND MER-
chants; rapid selling premium; regular side line.
Registering savings bank is big customer getter.
Liberal terms Write ILGAUDUS SPECIALITY
CO.. Dept. ., 1871 SO. Halstead. Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
HERALD WANT ADS.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR sALE-A fully equipped planning mill. sash.
door and store fixture factory. VIII sell all ma
ehnery and viii rent building or will sell the entirs
equipment, TO be removed at 4 bargain. Central ILL.,
nois town Of 5000 population Address FACTORY,
Hs Schiller Bldg. Chicago.
INCREASE YOUR INCOME: WON'T
interfere with present position; 500 or
more earned monthly; high-grade propo-
sition: easily salable. n. KING, treas
urer. 30 Church St. New York.
EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS OPPOR-
tunity; branch manager wanted; no
canyassing, collecting, or soliciting. Po-
sition should pay 5000 to $4,000 yearly.
Duties simple, attractive, easy. For full
particulars address. VAN DEMARD CO.,
BM. Kyserike, y. Y.
GO AFTER OUT-OF-TOwN BUSINESS.
The classified columns OF the news
papers throughout the country have IN
creased the business of thousands of
concerns. A 5000 bill for advertising
may show you how you can double your
business. Write U.s. We prepare free of
charge business-producing ads and give
you valuable suggestions. Address. Plan
Department. GUENTHER BRADFORD
&c CO. advertising Agency, Est 1850. 81
w. Randolph st, Chicago.
NOTICE:-JOIN U.s. EACH 800 INVESTED
should return 500 within year; hank references.
Address 7. s. ". CO.. Box 70. Spokane, Wash.
SECOND TRUST OF 800: THREE
months to run at a discount. BOX II.
Herald office.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09

The November term of the Corporation
Court, Judge L. c. Barley presiding, will
convene Monday. A number Of chancery
cases will be considered.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09

At a meeting of the members Of
Rebekah Assembly, held tonight at the
residence of Mrs. ]. H. Mansfield, ar
rangements were made for a reception
to be given Mrs. Cora E. Benedict, State
president of the order, who will visit the
local assembly Tuesday night.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09

Alexander ]. wedderburn has sold to
John G. Slater, Of Washington, three
building lots in George Washington
Park.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
Samuel q E; ss;:j;i|;| s;;i;fsS i &

year. The present rector, the Rev.
Charles F. Sontag. will give up his work
after December / and the Rev. W. G.
Davenport will assume charge.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS.

OVERCOAT-BLACK. TAILoRMADE,
finest imported cloth; excellent condi-
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09

s. H. Lunt, auctioneer, sold at auction
today a house in Prince Street, near
Lee Street. The purchaser was Samuel
L. Monroe, and the price paid was $6S5.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-5.OOO ACRES BEST SEMI
anthracite coal in Marion and Fayette
Mountain. Ala. owner, IGNATIUS POL
LAX. CuIlman. Ala.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09

BrickIayers' Union. No. !. held an i'm
portant meeting tonight at the Relief
Hook and Ladder House.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
HERALD WANT ADS.
HELP WANTED.

EARN s25 TO 800 WEEKLY AS ADVER-
tIsfng man; we teach you by mail:
prospectus free. PAGE-DAVIS CO., ~
pooa RldV ChicaRO
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
REAL ESTATE WANTED

GOOD INVESTMENT REALTY, VACANT OR
improved. wanted: any locality; owners only re-
ply. BOX 20. Herald offer.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
CLOCK REPAIRING.

Called for and delivered anywhere. NJ.
B. NORMAN, the Washington expert.
- " ST ne Phone. lincoln g3nO
The Washington herald., 1913-11-09
LOANS.

MONEY FOR SALARIED PEOPLE
and others upon their own names:
cheap rates. easy payments, confidential
WELLS CO.. Room SOC $50 18th st. NV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
The Rocks and the ssagulls.

A Dover correspondent reports Gu
rious incident which was witnessed al
a farm at Elms Vale, on the confines
of the borough. a. flock Of seagulls fly
ing inland had taken possession OF Q
newly sown field and were pecking
away. when a still more numerous
flock of rocks swooped down and at
tackled the gulls. The rocks. being
about two to each gull, tapped and
rushed the gulls until they withdrew
to field some distance of. The vic
torious, rocks then proceeded to enjoy
themselves in the field, having first set
what were apparently sentries along
the side Of the field 1t was amusing
to watch these sertries hustling away
any gull which strayed too near. 1t
has been noted by naturalists that this
setting OF sentries is In accordanc.
with the habits of rocks. London By
stander.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
A. DIPLOMATIC KNOT.
lt Wasn't Tied In Tangls just For
the Fun Of the Thing.

lt Wasn't Tied In q Tangle just For
the Fun Of the Thing.
Ever since diplomacy was first In
vented its most eminent practitioners
have expended their best efforts In
mystifying If not in actually deceiving
their rivals. Uber Land und Nicer cites
an amusing anecdote Of diplomatic life
in the eighteenth century.
In 1741 Count Bestushew was sent
by the emperor of Russia to Stockholm
to put the question Of war or peace to
the Swedish government. Upon arriv.
ing the count made known his mission
and then waited patiently for an an
swer.
Finally when he had almost given up
hope Of getting reply he received a
long communication from the Swedish
minister of war. Eagerly Count Bestu-
shew opened the letter, for he knew
that it contained the long expected an
swer But to his despair he found 1t
SO encountered with official phrases
and formalities that he could make
nothing Of its meaning. For two hours
he struggled in vain to comprehend the
confused document. Then he FASTENED
to the minister of war.
my dear Count Bestushew," said
the minister when the count had ex-
planned his difficulty, 81 have no au-
thority to communicate to you orally
the contents Of this document. Iscould
not think of it,
But have puzzled over this for
two hours, and still can make moth
ing Of it."
Pray. do not blame yourself, count, =
said the minister. "You could hardly
expect to unravel in two hours doc
ument that took me two days to knit
and knot together
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
THE BREADFRUIT TREE.
lie Meat When Cooked Tastes Like
Mashed Potatoes and MILK.

ats Meat When Cooked Tastes Like
Mashed Potatoes and Milk.
One Of the gifts Of the eastern trop-
les to the western is the breadfruit,
which Is now extensively planted In
the West Indies. This can be done
only by cuttings, as the cultivated va
riety develops no seeds. In the wild
form the chestnutlike seeds are eaten,
but the pulp is disregarded. The tree
Is of moderate height. but spreads .
broad crown Of large. ragged edged,
glossy leaves. making an excellent
shade.
The fruit. which is compound OF
the massive clusters Of blossoms, Is
about the size of cocoanut and is In
cased in rough rind. This, when
baked in hot embers or in an oven,
broken open and scooped out with @
spoon, tastes like mashed potatoes and
milk or like sweet bread, which 1t also
resembles In appearance. 1t Is little
fibrous toward the center, but else
where is quite smooth and ''puddingy."
Sometimes curry or stew is made OF
1t, and 1t goes we'll as a vegetable with
meat or gravy. with sugar, milk,
butter or treacle,' Wallace wrote, ut
is delicious pudding, having very
slight but delicate and characteristic
flavor. which. like that Of good bread
and potatoes. one never gets tired OF"
It Is also highly nutritious.
The genus (artocarpus) contains sew
eral species. one of which. the jack
fruit. is also cultivated for eating. The
timber of the tree is also useful, the
bark can be prepared for sort Of
cloth and the sap forms, when boiled
with oil, mucilaginous liquid very
useful for making the seams of wood
en- pals. canoes and the like water
tight. Harper's Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
YOUR OWN VOICE.
How You May Hear II as It Sounds 60
Other Persons' Ears.

Flow You May Hear u as u Sounds 80
Other Persona Ears.
Laloy. who appears to have scien-
tifically investigated the matter, as
sures us that not only does one not see
himself as others see him. but that he
does not hear himself as others hear
him. Some interesting experiments
were made by the French savant in
this connection.
+ In order to ascertain whether man
really knew the sound Of his own
voice, I.aloy has been atssome pains to
determine the facts. Els experiments
show that II a person record on a
photograph disk few sentences pro
nounced by himself, together with 9TH
ers recorded by friends. and causes the
machine to reproduce these, 1t most
frequently happens that the man more
easily recognizes the voices of his
friends than he does his own.
1t appears that the differences lies
In the quality Of the tone. One hears
his own voice not only through the
air, as do his auditors. but across the
solid parts between the organs Of
speech and those Of hearing. The
sound thus produced has different
timbre from that conducted to the ear
by the air above.
II one entertain any doubt as to this
let him try the following experiments:
Take the end of a wooden rod between
the teeth and pronounce the vowel
continuously Let the other end be
taken alternately between the teeth
and released by another person who at
the same time stops his ears. The lat
ter will find that every time he seizes
the rod In his teeth the sound will be
stronger than when 1t reaches the ear
through the air above and that 1t has a
different quality. The passage Of
sound through solid body augments
its intensity and modifes its quality
Harper's Weekly
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
EMERSON IN OLD AGE.
Even His Failing Memory Could Not
Mar His Availability.

In DIR. J. K. Hosmer's ''The Last
Leaf. there Is pathetic picture Of
Emerson In his old age, when his mem
Dry had failed while his other faculties
remained strong: II had as fellow
guest man who had long been init
mate with him and whom he was very
glad to see. Talking after tea in the
library. Emerson said: I want to tell
you about friend in Germany Els
name I cannot remember and he
moved to and fro uneasily In his effort
to recall 1t. This friend with whom
we have taken tea tonight, whose
name also cannot remember here
again came a distressed look at the
failure OF his faeulty-I cannot re-
member his name either, but he car
tell you of this German friend whose
name have also forgotten
'sIt was sorrow to see the breaking
down Of a great spirit and his agita-
ton as he was conscious of his wan
ing power. And vet. so far as could
see, 1t was only the memory that was
going. The intellectual strength was
still apparent. and the amiability Of
his spirit was perhaps even more man
fest than in the years when he was in
the full possession of himself.
'sThis came out in little things. He
was overanxious at the table lest the
hospitality should come short, troubled
about the supply Of butter and apple
sauce, and soon after saw him on
his knees on the hearth taking care
that the fire should catch the wood to
abate the evening GOODNESS that was
gathering In the room"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Writing Popular sonas.

Only those who have tried It and
failed know the disappoimtments Of the
song writer striving to induce a pub
Usher to look at his work. For those
who would try here is a tip from one
who has made good: ssIfyour song Is
TO make a hit the air must be hard to
remember. though catchy and pleasing
II it can be whistled by any one who
hears 1t once or twice It win not sell,
and the publisher win reject it."-New
York Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
The Drink Tha. Was Called Robur.

About forty years ago there was adj
vertised on London billboards drink
called Robur. said to be good for every
ailment and. incidentally. the long
sought after elixir Of life. One was
invited to send for free samples. and
its marvellous properties were the sub
ject Of everybody's conversation. Ro.
bur might have been sold to this day
had not some one. without the fear Of
libel action before his eyes. divulged
its secret formula cold tea enlivened
by rum. From that moment it fell as
rapidly as 1t had risen, for people
could make their own Robur If they
wanted it.-Chicago News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Round and Round.

It seemed very difficult thing to
make little Bessie understand that the
earth revolved round and round. One
day she came in from her playing and
said:
Smother, believe the earth does
turn round"
"What is it that has convinced you
dear?" asked the mother
II can see it whirl," said Bessie
"when twist up my swing and then
untwist.''
isn't it you that whirls," asked the
mother, INSTEAD of the earth?''
But" explained Bessie, ut goes aft
er stop" New York Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Painfully Mixed.

A very fashionable young man stop.
ped at florists one hot summer day
to order box Of flowers sent to his
lady love. At the same time he also
purchased design for the funeral Of
friend On the card for the box he
wrote:
Hoping this may helpsyou to bear
the heat"
The other card bore the one word.
sympathy"
Very soon the girl telephoned:
THANK you so much for the flowers.
But why did you write sympathy on
the card p National Monthly
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
HIS FACIAL FOLIAGE.
lee Fate When living Up to It, Dignity
Was Suggested.

H.
There is a comic artist on New
York paper who used to drink little
too much and little too often. Also
he wore heavy brown beard of which
he was very proud.
One morning he came to the office,
showing signs Of indiscreti0ns the
night before. His managing editor en-
deavored to appeal to his better Judg-
ment
ssOld man. he said seriously, you're
too old and too smart to be doing this
sort Of thing. 1t might be all right for
q lot of smooth faced kids to spend
the night over a bar, but you ought to
remember that you're no longer kid
You ought to try to live up to the dig
nifty of that beard of yours
This last suggestion seemed to throw
the culprit into brown study. He re-
tired to his corner of the art room to
think it over. In a few minutes he
put on his hat and coat and slipped
out, and he didn't come back for two
weeks either. But within an hour aft
er his departure the managing editor
heard from him. A messenger boy
brought in pasteboard box such as
florists use to pack flowers in. The
managing editor cut the wrappings
and opened the box.
There was nothing inside except a
heavy brown beard. which had been
newly sheared off the owners face.
with one lone rosebud reposing in the
center of it,. Philadelphia Saturday
Evening Post
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
The Changing Death Rate.

The last generation has progressed
remarkably in saving the babies, but
has let the middle aged people die.
Below the age Of ten the death rate
has been diminishing. Above the age
Of forty the death rate has been In
creasing, at least In America. No in
crease is reported from. Europe.
Intemperance in eating. drinking and
working, especially working. is the
most probable explanation Of this Pc
culiar and unfortunate mortality.
The nation has made great advances
in community hygiene. 1t is time the
people begun to advance little in
personal hygiene Chicago Journal.