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The Washington times., 1913-12-18
FISHERVETOES TWO
GRANTS OF MONEY
Aexandras Mayor Checks Payments For Sewer and Bill Of
Councilman For Legal Sc rvces in Defense Of His
Title to 0fice-Boy Dying of Burns. .

Marshall. the governors of Virginia and
Maryland and their STATS. the Distric,
commissioners, and other distinguished
men will be invited to attend. Z. e
Downham, president, and the following
chairmen of committees were named:
Harry Hammond. finance; Capt. F. l..
Slaymaker. military: Harrie White,
press; X. w. Ogden, fire department; A.
A. Paul, secret organizations; ]. 7.
Preston, civic organizations; W. H.
Luckett, music: T. L. Hall, carriages;
p. Won de Westerlaken. entertainment;
p. Z. Downham. reception; Thomas
Chauncey, decorations: H. D. Kirk.
transportation: F. J. Paff. A. d. Brock
EFT. Julian Y. Williams. ]. H. Trfmyer,
and Z. E. Downham, all former presi-
dents Of the association, advisory COM
mittee. The following officers were
elected: o. H. Kirk, president; r. NJ.
Graham, first vice president: W. W.
Ballenger, second vice president: Harry
Hammond. third vice president; II. B.
Cation, fourth vice president; J. William
May. fifth vice president; H. Noel Gar
ner, secretary; Carroll Pierce, treasurer
The concert at the opera house to-
night under the auspices cf the Came
ron Club, to secure funds with which to
pay the expenses Of the inspection Of
the public schools, promises to be large
ly attended.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
White Slave Traffic
Film to Be Shown Here

The Inside of the White Slave Traf-
fic." a motion picture film. personally
produced by Samuel H. London, a
United States Government white
slave Investigator. and issued by tho
Sociological Res sarcf Film Corporation.
will be the opening attraction at the
newly furnished Majestic Theater. Ninth
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest, at
two matinees and two night exhibitions
next Sunday.
The Majestic has been rerainted and
refinished throughout. The elm to he
given next Sunday Is an authetic por-
trayai Of the evils Of the "w white sIaye'
system and its exhibition through the
country is consi iered a great accom-
plishment In exposing the workings of
this system of vice. The purpose of
the film is to arouse the public con-
science against white slavery.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Morning Shopping
More Comfortable

Retail merchants in the business sec
tion of the city believe a greater volume
Of early Christmas shopping has been
done this year than ever in the past.
Wednesdays activity was record-high.
showing some congestion In the larger
shops during the afternoon hours, which
has led to the suggestion that II would
he more comfortable for the shopper TO
the press of the afternoons business.
The Retail lc:chants' Association has
requested shoppers to carry small
bundles 20 their homes. The rush of
delivery service can be lessened and
overburdened deliverymen can be con-
sidered In an act of well-doing. The
work of delivering small packages en-
tails as much work to the deiiverymen
as does delivery of larger ones.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
G. A. R. Election.

Seth W. Tuley was named commander
OF the John A Rawlins Post. G. A. R..
at the annual electio nof the post other
officers are George A French, senior
vice commander: Clarence A. Smith,
junior vice commander; Alvia 9. Taber,
chaplain; Frederick r Sparks. surgeon;
h. 3. Schwickardi. quartermaster;
Christian Keine-, officer of the day; Ed
ward Purcell, officer of the guard. Rep
resentatives TO the annual encampmenl
of the Department of the Potomac also
were named. They are Christian Kei-
her, James A Allen, z. w. Whitaker,
F.rnest Rupert, ard John F. Prospect.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Get Rid Of
Them at Home
Simple Home Remedy, Easily Applied
Gives Quick Relief and Prevents
ALI Danger from Operation.

Send for Free Trial Package and
Prove Ii In Your Case.
Don't even think Of an operation for
piles. Remember what the old family
doctor said: Any part Of the body cut
away is gone forever. One or two ap-
plications Of Pyramid Pile Remedy and
all the pain. fire and torture ceases. In
a remarkably short time the congested
veins are reduced to normal and you
will soon be all right again. Try this
remarkable remedy. Sold everywhere at
drug stores. Send for a free trial pack
age and prove beyond question 1t is the
right remedy for your case, even though
you may be wearing a pile truss.
Just send in the coupon below at
once for the free trial treatment. 1t
will show you conclusively what Pyra-
mid Pile Remedy will do. Then you
can get the regular package for SO cents
at any drug store. Don't suffer another
needless minute. Write now.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Press Turns on Huerta
And AssaiIs His Army

MEXICO CITY. Dec. ls-with the
rebel leaders, Emiliano Zapata and
Genovevo de Ia o. encamped within
fifteen miles of the National Palace,
cossting that they intend 10 loot the
capital. newspapers heretofore sub
servient to Huerta began today to eriti-
else severely the conduct Of the war
The newspaper declare that the fed
eral generals are inert and unaggress-
i've, remaining on the defensive, while
the rebels are organizing everywhere.
They say that Mexico is being grnrnd
between Huerta and Carranza, with the
prospect only Of endless slaughter and
destruction.
La Nacion calls on patriotic Mexicans
10 unite and end the seemingly endless
struggle. While the paper does not pro-
pose any means whereby this can be ec-
complished. the plain implication Is that
The elimination of Huerta is the first
necessity.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
NO FURTHER ORDERS
TO HUERTA TO QUIT
Administration Denies Renewing
Demands That Mexican Re-
tire As Chief of Nation.

Reports that the Administration
mad renewed its demands for Presi-
dent Huerta's retirement were de-
MED today. 1t was stated there had
been no change in the general Mexi-
can situation.
Admiral Fletcher reported all quiet
at Tampico. The German cruiser
Bremen has sailed for Vera Cruz. The
Hamburg American steamer Bolivia
however, will remain indefinitely at
Tamricc TO be used for housing refu-
gees should the fighting there be
renewed.
The State Department professed to
be without word Of any new revolt
in northern Mexico
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
HAND WOULD
CRACK A|wHEED
Tetter So Bad Could Hardly Dc Aay
thing. Clear White Blistsgs weuh
Burst and Peel on. Used Cutieura
Soap and Ointment. Hands Well.

RI. D. Ne, !. Csits. Va A--.IhaA asessr
- ny hands . baAly thas ! soulA haFaly
do anythinG. II would bsgin 70 couns IN
elssr wh1os blisesss. I'm thsy v0uId burnt
81 - - all ovR and aIlek ~ h1ssd
Ny hands wus - surs and itchsd - ba1ly
I could nce ne Day q niBAs. I esuId ne
yut thsm h vstsr norae NJ rUu1Ar v1rk-
II tRisd 1nsdlctns ~ 0vgal d11H0s
hnda a osam a thsm bus thsy ~ vorss
insssad u fbstsee. Noshing ~ - say ooed
until ! tf5sd Cu>jcnra eonp aad 01nenent.
And now ny hands ars perfectly vel and
IN rshs." CSimsdl Mis- Kl1an Tu1T.
Nov. 10. 1912.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
WILSON TO PLANT
ELM TREE TODAY
Distinguished Officials viii See
-" President Replace "cIeve-
land EIm."

In the presence of a group of distin-
guished officials. President Wilson will
this afternoon at 2:15 O'Clock, throw the
first spadesfel of earth about the roots
OF the Wilson elm," which will be
planted in the White House grounds to
take the place of the Cleveland elm, y
blown down by the storm of July 30.
No ella borate ceremony is to mark the
planting. but the occasion will be one
Of dignity. The tree already Is in place,
but the Grating has not been removed
from It's roots, and the hole in which II
sets will aot be filled until the President
has done the first part of the work. IT
will be his first scheduled appearance
out of doors since his recent illness.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
FACE ITcHED AND BURNED

Si< IN g.. Daysaa. Ky.-"1Gy utaia
siFi had ssrion brsaking out mostly On ~
fAcs. arms aod lsss also 1sss. Ths bcsahing
ont va b tAs form q pimplegvhich licked
end burned hr terribly. Shs would 6zstch
until ssrs formed. could not - auy-
thins to stop t. itcling nd - waS vsey
ssstlso snd irrlaabls md sssmsd to b Il
Reas torture. 0ns day ams acsua de
sAvssslsassat q Cuacwa Seq md o.
nnsas % ! wFots fur ssass. ] ksps % u1ne
ths Cuaicuss Soap sna Olntmsns and in :
shogs stns NJ eA1d wls cmsd-" (Agnsdl.
Ma Y. HoeeseH. Oct. z. 1914
Cut3curA Soap 35c, and Cut1ema 0lntDsps
Soc. no sd svsgyvhGaI Hba.l ssnpss a.
eachnaAsd ffss. VIII 33-D. Aia Beuk. A.
aE0psst cnsd- CuAicus. DspA I. Besesa.~
: 0Asa avAo Ind shanpoo vith Or
osWSoelp NMAnd Il bsss fR IN and smlh
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Legislative News
Winter Wheat Area Grows

An Increased area OF winter wheat
sown is shown by reports to the De-
partment Of Agriculture. The area sown
TINS year Is SO per cent more than that
OF last year, which is equivalent to an
Increase Of 2.sss,000 acres. The crop
condition on December / was s7.2
against s3.2 last year and q ten-year
average Of 1872. A decrease OF $4,000
acres in the area of rye sown is indi-
Gated. The condition was s5.3, against
SO last year, and a ten-year average of
92.T
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Press Club CorraIs
Musical Statesmen

Members Of the National Press Club
today rounded mp the musical states
men" Every Senator and Congress
man who knows the difference between
: sharp and 3 fat was pressed into
service to play CT sing at the music
night" tomorrow evening. Reports early
today indicated that there would be an
array OF talent such as would make
Klaw & Erlanger or Shuberts jealous.
swan" songs vii, be barred
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Leave McDermott Case to Hou,e.

Whether Impeachment proceedings
SHAH be- brought against Congressman
McDermott of Illinois fiayed in the re-
Fort Of the House Lobby investigating
Committee. will not be decided oy the
Judiciary Committee. but will be put UP
othe House itself. according to the
sentiment Of committee members who
met today to consider the case. A re-
port OF the House on Saturday Is p:an-
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Canada Doubles Fee
OF u. S. Immigrants

OTTAWA. Ontario. Dec. ls-Owing to
the great increase in the number Of
workingmen from the United States ap-
rearing at every port of entry Of Cam
ada, the Dominion government today
raised the cash requirement Of each
immigrant from SIS to $50. Oficials de-
clare the Dominion labor market would
soon be flooded If Hll now appearing
should gain admittance to the country.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Donovan CHALLENGES Hobsou

Another broadside at Congressman
Hohson Of Alabama was fired today hy
Congressman Donovan Of Connecticut.
He issued q public challenge to the
Resolved, That absence from Com
gress by representative in good health
Is honest and justifiable"
Donovan proposed that Hobso, take
the affirmative side.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Not To Inyalidate Title.

A Senate bill passed today provided
the lack Of work on the mining claims
in the year 1913 would not invalidafe
titles In the Sutsini district, in the Dam
creek area, Alaska On account of q
cloudburst, Senator Walsh explained.
work this year had been Impossible.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Monuments To Peace,

Every State bordering on Canada win
have somewhere along the boundary
line monument in comnemoratfon of
100 years peace with Great Britain, II
becomes law. 1t appropriates $500, 900
for this purpose
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Want Occoquan Property.

The Commissioners. It was learned to-
day, have decided to obtain by con-
demnation the property adjacent to the
workhouse at Occoquon as a site fer
the new District reformatory. Tho At.
torney General will be asked to institure
the necessary proceedings.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Say La Toilette Bill Bits Wido,v,.

That widows and orphans who are
stockholders in shipping lines on the
Great Lakes will be the principal SUI
ferers Y the La Toilette 'Seamen's Ia
bor" bill Is passed by Congress was as
Serted today by witnesses before tie
house Merchant Marine Committee.
They said dividends would be cut if the
bill becomes law.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Held Up and Robbed.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1&-Louis Boucher.
manager of the Pearson Fruit Com
pany, Waukegan, H.. was robbed of
$3.50 In cash and checks amounting to
several hundred dollars by three hold
up men here early today.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Stranded Schooner FIosted.

The revenue cutter Seminole reported
today that it freed the stranded scnoon
er Pilgrim from Core Banks. N. C.. and
tho cutter Apache reported that she ia
trying to free the stranded schooner
Coronet in Eastern bay, Maryland.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Train Reported Ditched.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 1s.-The
fast mail or the Missouri Pacific Is re-
ported In the ditch near Buffalo. Kan,
byt none of the passengers was injured.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

Washington's Birthday in 1914 will be
observed by big civic and military
parade on February .. under the au-
spices of the George Washington Birth
day Association. A decision to this
effect was reached at meeting on
Wednesday night in the rooms of the
chamber OF commerce. President Will
son and his Cabinet. Vice President
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
vocational Analysis As Ap,I,ed to

local Conditions" Will be the title of an
address to be delivered by Gustave A
Blumenthal, vocational analyst, at the
open meeting Of the District of Columbia
Federation Of Women's Clubs, at the
Public Library, Saturday at II O'Clock
The federation extends an imitation to
all parents, educators, and others inter-
ested TO be present
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

cent of the Washington branch of the
American Pharmaceutical Association
At its annual meeting Wednesday night
the first and second vice presidents Ec-
i'g Dr. Rodney II. True and DR. Henry
/. kalusewski, respectively. Henry L.
Floyd is the new secretary, and Wy
mond II. Bradbury, treasurer.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

Christopher Curtin. thirteen years old,
the son OF the lat, George Curtin, is ly-
ing at the point of death at his home.
ll3 North Fairfax street, as the result of
,ulns received Wednesday night. when
the flame of a candle irnited his shirt.
Curtin had en.ered a closet on the third
iIuCr of the house, with a lighted candle.
and in some way his clothing caught
are. He ran down stairs, and Charles NJ
lett and his wife. who were on the sec
onI floor, tore the burning clothes from
lis body. The boy, however, was burned
f,om head to foot. Mr.. Jett was pain
FULLY burned on the hands in endeavor-
irE to put out the flames, while his
w:te's hands were blistered.
Dr.. T. NJ. Jones was summoned, and
gave medical attention to young Curtin
and also to Mr. and Mrs. Jett.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
John Stewart, of 1885 Ninth street

northwest. driver of a delivery auto
mobile, complained 10 police of the
Tenth precinct that two colored men
attempted TO hold him up wednes-
day night In Brentwood road. near
Harmony Cemctery
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

In the presence of more than 200
:Iemlers OF the congregation. the Rev.
bernard Braskamp was installed as
pastor Of the New Gurley Memorial
Presbyterian Church. Fourteenth and
Meridian streets, last night
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
More than usual interest attached

10 the mid monthly meeting of the
League of American Penwomen at the
Ralsigh Hotel last night The program
was given over TO songs and atories for
children.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

trict have been closed for the Christmas
holidays until January s, the last ses-
sion being held Wednesday night The
day schools will close for the holidays
next Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

Mrs. Charles B. Swan sailed today on
the s:eamer Ncckar from Baltimore.
| for a two months trip TO Germany and
IEalI
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
City News Notes

The annual election of officers of
Adoniram Council. No. 2, R. and s. NJ,
Will take place this evening, when the
royal and select masters degree will
also be conferred. A joint meeting of
Adoniram and Washington Council, No.
1. will be held Friday evening for the
purpose Of comforting the super-excel-
ient degree upon all companions of the
two councils who have not received IL.
Both meetings will be held in the Ma
sonic Temple, Thirteenth street and
New York avenue.
The police have failed to get any
clue to a thief who. Wednesday, stole
clothing valued at s135 from the auto
mobile of William L. Crounse a news
paper correspondent The machine was
standing In front of 1910 r street when
the theft occurred.
months old, of 1000 K street southeast,
dice today in Freednen's Hospital from
burns received Wednesday, when her
clothing caught fire while playing in the
kitchen of her home. The child s sister
Mildred, three years old, lighted a piece
Of paper from the stove Gnd accidently
dropped IL on the infants dress
4 new council of the Inderendcpt
order, Sons of Jonadab, will be insti-
luted this evening at 3o4 B street south
cast, when the name of the council will
be determined upon and its officers
selected.
The teachers OF the BIoemingdnIe
playground Will hold a reception for
parents and children at the playground
Monday afternoon from to O'Clock.
4 musical entertainment will be provid-
ed and the children will give a number
Of folk dances
Vocational Analysis As Applied to
local Conditions Will be the title of an
address TO be delivered by Gustave A.
Blumenthal, vocational analyst, at the
open meeting OF the District of Columbia
Federation Of Women's Clubs, at the
Public Library, Saturday at II o'clock.
The federation extends an imitation TO
all parents, educators, and others inter-
ested TO be present.
All public night schools I'm the Dis
trict have been closed for the Christmas
holidays until January 6, the last ses-
sion being held Wednesday night. The
day schools will close for the holidays
next Tuesday.
W. =. RIcha rJso1 WAS elected presi-
cent of the Washington branch of the
American Pharmaceutical Association
At its annual meeting Wednesday night
the first and second vice presidents I.c-
iug Dr. Rodney II. True and Dr. Henry
l. kalusewski, respectively. Henry T.
Floyd is the new secretary, and Wy
mond II. Bradbury, treasurer.
More than usual interest attached
10 the mid monthly meeting of the
League of American Penwomen at the
kalsigh Hotel last night The program
was given over TO songs and stories for
children.
In the presence of more than 200
:neml'ers of the congregation. che Rev.
bernard Braskamp was installed as
pastor Of the New Gurley Memorial
Presbyterian Church. Fourteenth and
Meridian streets. last night.
John stewart of 1885 Ninth street
northwest, driver of a delivery auto
mobile, complained 10 police of the
Tenth precinct that two colored men
attempted TO hold him UP Wednes-
day night In Brentwood road. near
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

James f. Grigg, thirty-five years old,
son o. the late Marion Fossett, and Jo-
sept L. Gngg. died at his home. 5ls
Queen street. Wednesday afternoon. He
was an electrician, and was employed
by the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phops Company in Washington. He is
survived by a wife, one child and one
sister, Mrs Robinson Moncure.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

The teachers OF the Bloemingdnle
playground Will hold a reception for
parents and children at the playground
Monday afternoon from . to O'Clock.
4 musical entertainment will be provid-
cd and the children will give a number
of folk dances.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA. VA. DEC. IS

Mayor Thomas A. Fisher has vetoed
two appropriations w.,ich were made by
city council at its meeting on Decem-
Der 8. One was for $50 to reimburse
Councilman Urban s. Lambert for legal
expenses incurred in defending quo
warranto proceedings instituted against
him a year ago when an effort was
made to have his election by the MEM
bers of council declared void on ac-
count of the people of the First ward
having elected a councilman at the gen
eral election.
The second was for 500 to pay half
the expense of placing a catch basin
On King street, near the city line. the
ether part of the expense to be borne
by the authorities of Alexandria county.
The mayors message will be taken
up at a meeting on January 13.
During a fight which took place on
Prince street, near Royal street,
on Wednesday afternoon, Harry
Brown had his left ear prac-
ticauy bitten OF by George Cogan-
The two men had had some trouble
earlier in the day, and Brown threat
cned to kill Cogan. The latter was
standing in front Of the Relief Hook
and Ladder house when Brown called
him aside. A fight ensued during which
Brown was chewed UP. His ear was
sewn back in place. In police court
this morning Brown was represented
by Attorney Howard w. Smith. His
wife told the court pitiful story OF
how she had been beaten by her nus,
band on the night previous and said
that he tad left the restaurant. which
she conducts on Royal street with a
butcher knife with which he said that
he would kill Cogan- A fine OF $50
was imposed on Cogan by Justice
Cation
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

A new council Of the Independent
order, Sons of Jonadab, will be insti-
luted this evening at 3o4 B street south
cast, when the name Of the council will
be determined upon and its officers
selected.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

The police have failed to get any
clue to a thief who. Wednesday, stole
clothing valued at s135 from the auto
mobile of William L. Crounse, a news
paper correspondent The machine was
standing In front of 1910 r street when
the theft occurred,
The Washington times., 1913-12-18

Cora N. PrSctor, eoisred, eight
months old. of 1000 K street southeast,
dice today in Freednen's Hospital from
Durns received Wednesday, when her
clothing caught fire while playing in the
kitchen of her home The child s sister,
Mildred, three years old. lighted a piece
Of paper from the stove Gnd accidently
dropped il on the infants dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
1i47s and So MONEY
IN l,1o0 an annroved rifv

administration granted to David Roths-
child: bond. 500; attorney. David Roths-
child.
Estate of Margaret A. Collins: letters
OF administration granted to Charles f.
Collins; bond, $500; attorney, ]. B. Lar
ner.
Estate of Remus A. Edwards: letters OF
administration to William P. Collier
bond. $500: attorney. j. b. Stein
Estate of Alfred s. Gillett; order fram-
ing issues for trial; caveators attorney
A. S. Worth.ngton; caveatee's attorney
]. ]. Darlington.
Estate Of Patricl. Keighan; order te
sell notes; attorneys F. \. Fenning and
B. w. Parker.
Estate of Edward ]. Murphy; order Of
sale; attorney. W. 3. Reilly.
Estate of WiliIston s. Hough; order to
sell and transfer stock; attorneys, T.. .
Theall and MILAN & Smith.
Estate of John A. Grfesbauer; VIII
dated March 10, 1881, filed.
Estate of Catherine F. Manchester
will dated March s, 1913. filed.
In re Kercheval E. Smith; order ap'
pointing Agnes K. Smith guardian
bond. 5000: attorneys, F. A. Fennine
and B. w. Parker.
Estate Of Katherine A. Buehler; peti'
ton for probate Of will filed; attorney
Leon Tobriner.
Estate Of Aaron A. Cornish; objections
10 motion to suppress deposition filed
attorneys, A. s. Worthington and George
E. Sullivan.
Estate of Stilson Hutchins: order con-
tinuing time for rial of issues