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The Washington times., 1913-03-25
KNOX ACCUSED BY
COLOMBIA CONSUL
Former Secretary Of State Is
Charged With Making False
Report on Panama Situation

Charging former Secretary of Stats
Knox with q very serious misstats.
ment Of facts" Francisco Escobar. con-
sui general OF Colombia, at New York.
has sent a lengthy letter to Mr.. Knox.
1t bears on the subject Of Knox's re-
port Of relations between the United
States and Colombia, as sent to Con-
gress March I by former President
Taft. In which he says:
Within forty-eight hours from the
proclamation Of Panama Independence
the last vestige of Colombian authority
on the isthmus had disappeared, and the
people OF Panama, through the unani-
nous vote Of their municipalities. had
ratified the republic"
In reply to this. Mr.. Escobar says:
That this Is unqualifiedly false In
proved by the fact that Panama was
recognized by the United States seven
ty-two hours after the fake rebellion.
at time when no election had been
independence had not reached any Of
the populous towns Of the interior. j
Further on In Your report" Mr.. Esco-
bar continues, you even ventured to
say that the negotiations Of the tri-
partite treaties (Cortez-
for the adjustment Of all questions be-
tween the three parties were proposed
by the government Of Colombia itself
This II In direct contradiction to the
official record
Mr.. Knox's statement that Colombia
never presented anything approaching
an adtudicable question II contradicted
by Escobar's presentation Of the note
Of Minister Mendoza sent to the Secre-
tary Of State in 1905
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
HIGH GRADE BONDS
At NEW Low POINTS
Changing investments Respons-
ibIe-RaiIway Common Was
Steady, Preferred Higher.

The feature on the local exchange
was the weakness in high grade bonds.
Capital Traction SIS made a new low
for some years, touching l08 "a, sell.
ing first at 1O9 Gas SIS were also of
selling at 108410S Ia to 108 again. It
Is but natural that there should be a
shifting Of some Of these high grade
issues into investments that yield more
returns.
This is not a 1-2 or per cent yield
year.
Interest in Railway shares was great
The sharp advance Of Monday brought
out increased offerings. but the buying
power Of the market was not willing to
assume the load and continue to 60 on
UP the scale OF prices. The result was
much maAeuvering around 93@93 "a
bid, then sales at 81. one at "a 1-2, and
bac kto 81 with 80 rs the last bid with
"a asked.
The preferred stock of the Railway
and Electric Company moved up 1-2@
SIS to SO 1-20S9 SIS.
hammer from 122 to 120. yielding
slowly with numerous odd lot In
vestment orders. but few quotations
lots wanted.
Washington aGs acted better than
on Monday. There was stock for
sale at IS, this price was bid for
small lots and then one lot sold at
SAN.
Commercial National Bank sold at
The Commercial National Bank d.
rectors have declared their. regular
quarterly dividend of per cent pay
able to stockholders of record March
Is. on April 1.
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VIII SONS ATTEND
NAVY YARD DANCE
Wife and Daughters President Enjoy First Charity Ball Given
Since Their Entering Capital Society-Many Hand
some Gowns Are Worn.

At midnight the bugler sounded the
supper call and the guests went below
where salad and ices were served.
When the last dance, the Beautiful
Blue Danube" began, the lights began
blue were left lighted. and then the
band began to play My Country. 'Tis
of Thee with the dancers standing
facing the band, and as the band played
the national air. the lights gradually
sounded the ball room was a brilliant
scene once more.
Receiving Party.
In the receiving line was Mrs. George
NJ. Sternberg. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Daniels,
Mrs. Presley Rixey. Mrs. William P.
Biddle. Mrs. Joseph Garrard, Mrs.
Arthur L. willard. Mrs. Alexander
Sharpe, chairman of the ball committee.
Capt. Arthur L. Willard, L. S. N. was
chairman Of the floor committee. which
women chaperoned by Mrs. w. W.
Wotherspoon, Mrs. Roy Smith, and Mira.
Charles Campbell.
Mrs. Wilson wore a handsome gown
of pale blue brocaded satin cut low
with corsage trimmings Of lace and
design Of roses In her hair, she wore
a wreath Of French rosebuds.
MSS Margaret Wilson was in a be-
coming gown Of kings blue chiffon
draped over white satin and trimmed
with crystals. In her hair she wore
a band of gold braid embroidered in
brilliants. Miss Jessie Wilson's gown
was Of white satin veiled in sage green
chiffon trimmed with rhinestones and
lace on the bodice and caught with
clusters Of rosebuds on the skirt.
! Miss Eleanor Wilson looked -partic-
ularly charming in a gown cut dancing
length like those of her sisters. The
foundation was Of white satin with an
overdrapery of rose pink chiffon edged
with bead trimming.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Realty Transfers

80 H street northwest and Q street north,
west between North Capitol and FRS,
streets-Allen c. Clark ct. al, trustees &c
Oscar II. Bryant, lots 4s and IS. square
ga. 81.
South Carolina avenue southeast. between
second and Third streets-Charies NJ. Cor.
son to William r.. Coppage and Ducie C.
Inscoe, lot 70. square 766. so.
1735 Willard street northwest-George H
Dferkoph ct ux. to Lizzie Miller. lot 81.
square f6l. so.
1222 Duncan street northeast-Lzzie Miller
! 81 80. george H. D'efh'p'' lot g. square zoos
Twenty-hrst street northwest, between l. and
streets-Lizzie Miller TO George H. Dier-
koph. part original lot Is. square 7., SO
Chevy Chase-Fulton r. Gordon ct ux tc
Bruce s Branson part lots 2. Q. 4. and -.
square 1857, 800
Metropolis View-John A. Baker ct al. to
26 and q. 500.
Linwood Heights-John w GIennan. trustee
to George z. and Emma Campbell, lots 81
and 81. block 3, SO.
1913 Linden place n. E.-charIes A. Scheuch
tr.. ct ux: TO Michael Holzbeierlein lot a33.
square l0o4. SO.
l746 Oregon street northwest-Samuel Golden
berg ct al. trustees. to John NJ Daniel.
lot 134. square l54. H.. .2,5. John NJ Daniel
conveys same property TO Oscar W. Shu-
mRte SO.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Sales Today on the
Local EXCHANGE

Washington Gas SIS. S1,oo01los, $l,OO0g
1csk, H,0oOa10 S1.0o0dl0S, $l.0000l8.
Capital Traction SIS, H.oo00l09. S1.O0u
Washington Railway and Electric A.
A.000as3k.
Potomac Consolidated SIS, S10ooQ1ol,
8. .0o00l0IN, $2.0006100K
2G12i. 59l2o. 5d12o. 5@l2o 5q120, 3O6l2o.
Washington Railway and Electric
CON-. 25G94. 25d94. 25d4. 25@A, 20ds4
20Q94is, 30Q94. 2t9N.
Washington Railway and Electric.
preferred, 10g@k.
Washington Gas. 109S5.
Mergenthaler, 30213h.
Lanston. 5GS5. 4-50sl.
Commercial National Bank. 10dls7
National Bank Of Washington, 10(I24a
After call-Washington Railway and
Electric IS. 7,00Cds3&.
Washington Railway and Electric,
preferred. 25GS9x.
Washington Gas. 25ds4H.
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Wholesale Roduce Harriet

Cheese-New York. new. &c h.: fiat. esc
Butter-Elgin print. Ssc lb: tub. &c III.
process. 30t4c ID.
Live Poultry-Hens-l5dlsc per lb.: roos-
tiers. stc per ID; turkeys. &c per ID
chickens. large, 2i922c per lb.; medium. 2lac
per lb.
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys, 2oazzsc per ID.
hens. e0c per h.: ducks. Ice lb.: chickens.
ls920c per lb.
Green Fruits-California oranges. s. C093 %
per boz: lemons. - 80 per box: pineapples. per
box; tanserines ss1oas 90 per box: apples.
q. oOa25 80 per bbl.
Meats. Dressed-Lightweight pork. 1ldlIhc
per ib.; heavier, l0411c per 10.
Vegetables-Potatoes. Sc per bu. celery. sc
per dozen. yams, slI5 per bbl.: onions.
55c per crate; cabbage. H.Co per 100 lbs. /;
al. Is per 100 punches: squash. 81 25 bbl. ; sweet
potatoes. $50 per bu.: lima beans. lac per
qt.; cranberries. 2oc: caulif1ower. $l0OQ2. 10
per Dbl.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
AUCTION SALES
THOs. ;. OWEN . SON. AactIoaesTs.

TnuSTEEg SALE or vALUABLr uSfn-
rh0vED Real ESTArE IN BANK
5IkEET. JUST NORTH OF n STREET
H0RIAMEsT. cHArTELs AND
BY VIRTUE OF three assd, a ,rut ~
cosoed rsspectivsly In Llbsu No. 37s folio
~ ~ 1osr ;o,,r No ~. folio iss and Llbsr No.
Dafict q Columbia, and ~ the request q
certain a, OF the parties secured thereby. NE
prsmss. % a. 1SS,,s nana. .ss';So: N ,.snt q u:
= O'Clock p. m. certain real sstafe In that
s.I'.t 1s the City Of Washinstou, District of
columbia formerly known a. oeorysto~n.
,n nnown az lot s. In Nerdlsnssr and Baer
srustees sub-division Of loss in square No.
Ia i-se ss Per plat recorded In Book "a. pare
~. OF the records Of the Surveyors Oiace Of
alley on The north. iaid o. IN .se Is.'os resr q
~ sssh, houses erected on Prospect Street by
,ne 0eorsetown Real Estate Company, ana
division Of lots in SQUARE Isos. ss Der pisr
recorded In Book n. paSs = Of the rec,rds
OF said surveyors Ofnce. said AL estate
Of sz.ooc.oo. with Interest az per cent Ger
annum.
Immediately thereafter and At t:se o'c,ocs
ef f ,r,,,, m we VIII % Ell by virtue of saia dssis
nue. northwest. In the city Of washinxtou.
N said District, one Cylinder press No. 8
! hros,. M with rollers; whltiock Pony lrsss
Numbering Machines, Brown & Carver
Paper Cutters. Cutter Automatic Clamp. !
aand Macnfne Paper Cutters. Desk. Cut
cabinets. Aill for grinding ink. Filter
SsIvanized water tank, scales. tables. / Gas
engine six horsepower. I thirty horSepower
ooiier, Cutter. Standard Machine Co.
lot Of zinc. electric motor, circular saw. 8
gaion copper kettle. perforasing machines.
! oid drum cylinder pres, patents Issued By
the United States Of America. No respec-
lively CO. 765. D3. go iG7s0 1o7, fu sW IA
!W.16. 1io,S1, n4tSs and assignments thereof
TO the granfor in said deeds Of trust alse
assignments TO said gyantor Of July 18th ana
November 18th. 1906 Of French patents and of
improvements in United States patents, slso
Pstents en- or Of the q, Republic oe Francs numbered
G.sS. and patents Of United Kingdom q
Great Britain A. d. 1893, numbered f327z ara
f1s91, all Of said patents relatinw TO labsla
for meat. toRsther With all patent sssiaa-
ments to said granfor.
TERMS. a. To the real eafste: Ons-third
cash OF whioa deposft Of S1eo mus b
made at the time Of sale and balance In
equal instalments, evidenced by notes Of the
purchaser. payable In one and two ysars
with interest from day Of sale. payable ssmi-
annually and secured by deed Of trust %
the property sold. or all cash at the option
Of the purchaser. Terms - 70 the chsttels
and patents, all cash. Terms a. TO real
estate to be complied with In hfteen dayv
from sale or the trustees reserve ths rishs
to re-seli At the risk and cost of the DE-
fauiting purchaser aftsr 1--WE dayr publica-
ton In some Washington newspaper
IRVING WILLIAMSON,
JESSE W. RAwLINds.
Truntaa.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Richmond Contractor
Held Here as Fugitive

two years old, who had been stopping
at 227 G street northwest. was arrest
ed today by Detectives Burlingame,
Weldon. and Fortney as a fugitive
from Justice. 9 The arrest was made on
telegram from the Richmond, Va,
police. where, II Is said. Brown is
wanted on an attachment for jumping
bail
The nature of the charge preferred
against Brown and on which he had
been released on bail was not stated
in the dispatch.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25

Mrs. Wilson and the Misses Wilson
attended their first charity ball In
Washington last evening when they
were among the large number Of guests
who danced in the sail Loft" at the
: Navy Yard for the benefit Of the
woman's Army and Navy Relief So
ciety.
Quantities of palms, flags. and red,
white, and blue electric lights adorned
the loft. and the Marine Band. which
was stationed on a platform near the
center of the room, played a splendid
program of sprightly music throughout
the entire evening.
The Presidential party, which in
cluded Mrs. Wilson, her three daugh-
ters. the Misses Wilson; her niece, Miss
Helen Woodrow Bones, and Miss Hag-
ner. arrived early in the evening Their
presence was a matter of such deep in
terest to most of the guests that the
dancing was practically discontinued for
a few moments.
introduced By Captain Jones.
The commandant Of the Navy Yard.
Captain Jones. introduced them to the
women In the receiving line, and then
Mrs. Wilson took a place in the line
between Mrs. George M. Sternberg,
president Of the Woman's Army and
Navy Relief Society, and Mrs. Josephus
Daniels- The Misses Wilson were at
once besieged by waiting partners, and
they danced every dance until their de-
parture. a little after midnight
The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels. who were accompanied by Mrs
Daniels sister. Miss Ethel Bagley, were
among the early arrivals. Mrs Daniels
took her place in the receiving line, and
her sister and husband Joined In the
throng of dancers,
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Rev. Dr.. Thompson
To Be Navy Chaplain

The Rev. DR.. Thomas B. Thompson.
pastor Of the Sherwood Presbyterian
Church. will leave that charge on
April / to take a chaplaincy in the
navy to which he has been appointed
by President Wilson. DR.. Thompson
will preach his farewell sermon next
Sunday.
The Rev. H. E. Brundage was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy caused by
DIR. Thompson's resignation until an
other pastor 10 selected.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Militia Company at
Laurel Is Inspected

LAUREL. Md, March 25.-Company
L. of Laurel, one Of the companies
OF the First Maryland Infantry held
its first Government inspection last
evening in the armory of the Acad-
envy Of Music on Washington avenue
The United States army officers de-
tailed by the Var Department to
c. Hutton. medical corps: Major Rob-
ert Alexander. infantry: Capt Will
liam c. Tidball. coast artillery corps
and First Lieut. William Bell, of the
cavalry.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Ambulance Damaged
In Collision With Car

An automobile ambulance OF the
Walter Reed Hospital. operated by B
J. Judge. was struck by a Connection,
avenue car at Columbia and Quarry
roads. lest evening. The ambulance wa,
damaged. but no one was hurt.
An automobile belonging to James
O'Donnell, of ITO Sixteenth stree,
northwest, was badly damaged In a
automobile buses in Sixteenth street
last evening. No one was injured
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Ancient Man Will Be
Yale Instructors Topic

A special meeting Of the Anthropologi-
cal Society OF Washington will be held
this afternoon at 4 80 o'clock in room
43 Of the new building of the National
Museum. The feature of the meeting
will be an address on Ancient Man His
Environment, and His Art" by Prof.
George Grant McCurdy, Of Yale Uni
versity.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Promising Witness.

Now. Pat" said the prosecuting at
torney. I'VE need your testimony IN this
automobile case to secure a conviction.
You say the defendant was going at a
terrific rate of speed. Now. just how
fast do YOU mean by that?''
Sure" said Pat, "he was goin' so
dcmmed fast / niver even seen the
kyar,"-Barper' Weekly.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
German Societies to
Hold Meeting Tonight

An important discussion involving the
constitution and bylaws of the United
German Societies Of the District will
engage the meeting Of the united or
ganizations at Bessler's Hail. s2z Penn
sylvanIa avenue northwest tonight The
meeting IL scheduled for o'clock.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Wilson Commissions
Attorney in Texas

President Wilson today signed the
commission OF ]. L. Camp as district
attorney for the Western district Of
Texas. The appointment OF J. II. Rogers
as marshal In the same district was
announced last night. These. together
wit1 the promotion OF Colonel Scott,
are the only recess appointments 80 far
announced
The Washington times., 1913-03-25
Times
Want Columns

FEBRUARY CIRCULATION.
DAILY.
Total gross. February. 1873 ........ ... Ina csl
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Total net. February. lSi3. 3.,............. "a oss
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SUNDAY.
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] eolsmnly swear tnat the accompsnyinG
statement represents the circulation Of Tue
Washington Times N de.aiied. and teAs the
net figures represent, all returns eliminated.
sold. delivered. furnished. or mailed u bona
noe purchasers or subscrtbersL
=. A. WALKER, General MANAGE
District OF Columbia. -:
Subscribed and sworn to hcf,ss ME- this
lst day Of March. A. ID. 1873
(Ssal) THOMAS c. wILLIS
Noeary Pubic
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PROPOSALS
TREAsrRY. prPARrNENr a.

THE sEcRETxRY. GENERAL sGfpIf
isHs..led MopU:sia Z dupI;.s. = M,iss ss,i
forms supplied by the General suppiy COM
Mite ts; tS % furnish such ssatiensIy hsludIas
and Leather and saddlery: Dry Goods. Ciosh
Bass. Fiass Notions. and Wearing Apparel;
Ro.p.i and ana
ments: Electrical. Ensineerins. and H1unb-
Ing Supplies; Lumber. Millvork fkckins
Psins.. oils. Gisss. and nd sra.S..:: s: TS Tosnis1s:
,I;s, ,ne HSs;eeS,s :ns ssse,ss ssuORs: s
srspSie supple; fne.na..esn. s 'Ai ki.es1ie aSs
Motor rrucSs: ss nay Ss S requsre1 fos oSss - =
es..oli.hments q the Government. . md
hseaI year ending June %. iSil. Win Ss r. r.
ssa is a. ss u. oe. Il: sSHsg ass
essnea SiY Aes,ne ss a:s q
ogz1cE ETC n,eE,, OF TIE os coMYIssIoYzas pa I e
Se received at this on,es cunt until Two o'eiseH
and deiss1as Sn.ns Ssesi g:sr
~; ~; Tor u:s q z. ys.ioS Srsnehs. @ ,ss
supplies. as follows: Stationery; printing.
school books: furniture and house furnish-
.aDplis. upp rnSssi !ssSss sss
and athletic goodst: plumbing. groceries and
provisions; boots ana shoes: drug. and chem
supplies: e .sdas1y ana .Ssei.rssss Isl s supple:
mobile suppiies: .pSi and Tor ' the purcSs.s q "a
proposal. specineations and Necessary m
chasing onieer. 3. c. Room so. pistrics
Building In appiyins specify The ciess q
Il ippAsa supoLPH Dc PHI .5as JOHN .'s ae JoaNsfoS.
MARK BROOKE LAetins). Commission
OFFICE OF THE coMMIssIoNERs OF
insson ton l Msres 5. I ISIS. ~ s..i.d Drepos.i. wsi
viii be received st this offce until two
O'clock. p. m. Monday. April 7. isis for
building extra engine 10. J, for use in the
Fire Department; tni. city. spesincaiions tons and md
poIPH. ea.PI join 1's 4. JOHNSTON, 70 &C ocHMhsrER h
HARDING. Commissioner. D. c.
OFFICE OF THE coMMIssIoNERs OF
THE DISTRICT OF SoLuMBIA. Wash,
be received at this Office until two o'clock
p. m, Tuesday. April ]. 1Ns. for furnishing
snSs g. n.s q
District Of Columbia. 81 speeincations. form q
proposal. and all necessary Information may
be obtained from the Purchasing Officer.
JOHNSTON. MARK BROOKE (Actingl.
Commissioners. d. c. l.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. D. G..
Washington, d. c., Mar. 2s. ls13 SEALED
PROPOSALS will be received Al this Office
until 2 o'clock. p. NJ. April 3rd. 1918. for
constructing sewers In the District OF Column
bia- Specifications and forms OF proposal
may be obtained from the Chief Clerk. Enyt-
neer Department. Room AZ District Build
Ing. Washington, d: CUNo Il. RC-
JOHN A. JOHNSTON. CHESTER
HARDING. Commissioners. d. c.
UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE. sH
Southern Building Washington. ID. C..
March "a. 1919, Sealed proposals for furnish
ing and unloading riprap on Anacostis River
Flats, d. c.. will be received at this Office
until Il NJ, April 9, 1913. and then publicly
opened. Information on application W. G
Lieut.. Col, Engrs.
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SiTUATlONS-WANIED
Male.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. wants position where
the services Of a irst class gardener will
be appreciated; understands all flowers,
fruits, and vegetables under gisss; also cut
flowers. Can give personal reference to
some OF the best known people In New York
city and New York Department of Parks.
FLESTER, 1855 Retreat st. Baltimore. Nd
The Washington times., 1913-03-25

PAINTER, psperhanssr. plastersr. wants
sr country. Q. GolDBLATf. su IA nv. -
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BONDS.
New York Curb Market.

Furnished 70 fhs Washington TimAs by
Hartman 4 Co. New York: q. B. ChiD0a1
nAnases local branch. Sslerade Buii1iss.
bid. Aakod
The Washington times., 1913-03-25

UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE. s0
Southern Building. Washington. d. C.
March "a. 1919. Sealed proposals for furnish
ing and unloading riprap on Anacostis River
Flats, d. c.. will be received at this Office
until I. M, April 3. 1913. and then publicly
opened Information on application W. @
LANGFITT. Lieut. Col. Engrs.
The Washington times., 1913-03-25

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS D. c.,
Washington d. c., Mar. e. 1913. SEALED
PROPOSALS will be received At this Office
until o'clock. p. NJ. April 3rd. 1913. for
constructing sewers in the District OF Colum-
bia- Specifications and forms OF proposal
may be obtained from the Chief Clerk. Enst-
neer Department. Room al District Build
DoLPH. JOHN A. JOHNSTON. CHESTER
HARDING, Commissioners. d. c.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-15

A lawn fete was given tonight at Del
Ray under auspices of St. Rita's Catho-
lie Sunday School. Many attended.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-15
ALEXANDRIA CHAMBER
REPORTS ON TAXATION
ARMoR PLANT DISCUSSED

Alexandria, Va. July A-A report on
the alleged inequitable State tax assess
ment tonight was made by a committee
OF the Chamber Of Commerce. The re-
port shows the burden OF taxation de-
wolves upon nineteen counties, while
seventy-one practically are dead timber.
drawing more from the State than they
receive.
Members of this committee recently
have been in correspondence with various
trades and civic organizations in the
nineteen self-sustaining counties. and re-
port having received encouragement.
showing they are willing to cooperate
in bringing the matter before the State
legislature at its session next January.
The committee to push Alexandria as
the site for the proposed armor plant
OF the government as provided for in a
bill introduced in the Senate by Senator
Ashurst, Of Arizona, also reported.
A report also was made by the COM
mittee in charge Of the proposed Rich
mond-to-washington highway. which is
q part Of the Miami highway.
Other committees making reports in
cluded the committee on telephone serv-
ice and enforcement of vagrancy laws.
Other routine business was considered.
The chamber adjourned for the summer
months. subject to the call Of the presi-
dent
A musical and literary entertainment
tonight was given in the Westminster
by Troop No. l. Boy Scouts, and
largely attended. A number of selec-
lions were given by the American Indian
Guard Band. Several Of the scouts par
ticipated in the affair.
Announcement is made that Christian
z. CARRIER. owner of Hayfield farm, has
offered TO donate the use of the old man.
sion at that place. together with three
acres Of ground, to the Mennonite sect
to be used for the establishment of a
The Washington herald., 1913-07-15

tains twenty-five rooms. and is located
in Fairfax County. west Of this city.
The July term of the Corporation Court,
Judge L. c. Barley presiding. convened
this morning. The docket was called.
and a number Of chancery cases was set
for trial.
4. R. Boyer has been commissioned
grand lecturer for the ninth district,
Knights of Pythias. The district en-
braces Alexandra, Ballston. Herndon.
Leesburg. Purcellville, Round Hill, and
Lovettsville.
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy has
been filed with Walter U. varney. COM
missioner Of the United States Court.
by Daniel F. Harkins. who conducts a
bakery at SIS King Street The creditors
will hold their first meeting July q.
A lawn fete was given tonight at Del
Ray under auspices of St. Rita's Catho-
lie Sunday School Many attended
The first annual report of work dur
ing the past fiscal year. under the new
set of health laws. Is being prepared by
DR.. E. A. German. health officer and
his deputy. DR.. J. ]: Garvey.
The body of Mrs. Rebecca Iden. for
was brought here today. The funeral