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The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Will Filed Without
Witnesses Signatures

The will of Mrs. Margaret v. D.
Franklin. minus the signatures OF the
witnesses, has been fled with the regis
of wills. Where she cut the signatures
off herself or whether some one else did
it will be a matter for the court to
decide.
Under the terms Of the will, which is
dated December 19, 1905, life interest in
the property at 1121 Fourth street north
west is given to her daughter. Mrs.
Sallie Franklin Gannett, Of Frostburg.
Nd, and her son Thomas A. Franklin.
At their death the property will go to
William L. Franklin, James N. Can
nett. Andrew ". Franklin and Howard
z. Franklin.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Ball Game Promoter
Not Sought by Police

Denial was made today of a state
ment in a morning newspaper that the
police had sent out an alarm for the
arrest of the alleged promoter Of the
'Bloomer Girls ball game, which re-
suited in a riot at Union League Park
Sunday afternoon. The riot followed
the discovery that the girls were men
disguised with wigs and feminine wear
ing apparel No warrant has been is
sued in connection with the affair. al
though police of the Ninth precinct took
the matter up with the District Attor-
ney's office yesterday.
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Important Events on
This Date in History

Today is the birthday of the city of
Cleveland, Ohio. On this date, in 1885,
Gen. Moses Cleaveland. director Of the
Connecticut Land Company, arrived at
the mouth Of the Cuyahoga river and
began the settlement of what has grown
TO he the northern Ohio metropolis. The
citv is named for General Cleavela nd,
but the "a" in the first syllable of the
maine, has disappeared in the course Of
time.
Today Is the anniversary Of the birth
OF Frederick ] Of Prussia, who was
born in 1857 On July p, l706 England
and Scotland signed a treaty of union,
and on this day in 1893, the exploring
party under Sir Alexander Mackenzie
reached the Pacific.
Today is also the anniversary OF the
birth. In 1889. of David Mofatt. the
Denver financier who built the Moffatt
road
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Four Boys Hike From
Jersey to Washington

After walking all the way from Nut
ley, N. J., four boys, who are spending
their vacation on a hiking trip, are
Capital. They are Chester Ryon, Regi-
nald Holt, Arthur Carster, and Clarke
Edgerton. son of the purchasing agent
for the Postoffice Department. All live
in Nutley.
The quartet arrived In. washingtor
yesterday, and called at police head.
quarters, where they presented a letter
of Introduction to Major Sylvester fron,
Chief Of Police Sutcliffe. OF Nutley.
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WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA,. VA. JULY %


Walter C. Foster and c. 8. Taylor
Burke, who were yesterday appointed
by Judge Louis c. Barley. of the Cor
poration Court, as receivers OF the
News Publishing Company, publishers
of the Alexandria Daily News, quaiihed
today by giving bond In the sum OF
81. 900 each, and took charge Of the assets
of the paper. 1t was announced that
the publication of the news would
be continued for the present until
IL was ascertained IL 1t would be pos
sible to place the paper on a souno
basis. The receivers were au-
thorized to issue receivers certincates
in the sum Of $500 for the purpose OF
II has not been decided what changes
will be made in the editorial direcuon
of the paper. Lewis II. Machen, VINO -
a candidate for lieutenant governor. is
at present the editor.
The Lincoln Emancipation and Me-
mortal Association, of this city, are
completing arrangements to celepraie
the annual observance OF Lincoln
edict, issued September. 1853, freeing the
slaves. This year, being the fiftteth an
uiversary of the event, the celebration
will be of a more elaborate character
than usual. The celebration viii take
place September Y.
Mrs. Nicholas Dawson, aged seventy
years, died suddenly at her home on
Seminary Hill, near this city, at 2;3v
this morning. She had been III only
a short time. Mrs. Dawson, who was
Miss Virginia Cooper. was the daugh-
ter of Gen. Samuel Cooper, Of the Con-
federate army. She is survived by
three children-C. S. Dawson. OF SEM
inary Hill; Philip Dawson, of San Juan,
Porto Rico, and Mrs. w. g. Pendleton,
of Healthsville. Va.
Funeral services will be held at her
former home on Seminary Hill at 4
D. n, Thursday. DR.. Samuel A. wal
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Peck and Keefe Are
Relieved From DUTY

Capt. Charles T Peck. of the Second
precinct, and Lieut.. Edward ]. ,Keefe,
OF No. 3. have been relieved of duty on
the police trial board, and Capt.
Thomas Anderson. of the Eleventh pre-
cinct. and Lieut. James A. Duvall. OF
No. 6, assigned to the board. Capt.
Michael J. Byrnes, of No. 6, remains
chairman Of the board.
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Economy in Printing
Is Congressional Plan

To cut down Uncle Sans printing
bills, by curtailinG publication by the
gest in the wOrld-Of thousands of use
less documents and speeches. is planned
by the Congressional Joint Printing
Committee An investigation of the
Federal print shop to prevent extrava-
ganCe is planned by the committee
which recently directed that Congress-
men cease using costly embossed sta
tionery.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22
Will Award Prizes for
Eleven Best Kept Lawns

DESTROYS Of stimulating pride in WELL
kept lawns, the Northwest Connecticut
Avenue Citizens Association has de-
cided to give eleven prizes for the best
Connecticut avenue and Cleveland Park.
committee composed OF Major
George A. Armes. chairman: d. IL.
Rosen, DR.. II. c. Dickinson, s. L. Nye,
and E. D. Turner will make the awards.
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WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ANACOSTIA. D. c.. JUDY =

Anacostia policemen are investigating
today a case Of alleged poisoning OF
domestic animals in the country, two
miles outside the suburb. near the DIS
trict line. Thomas McGoin, coiored
man. employed in the Government de-
partments, is the complainant: TWO
hogs and two hounds owned by him
have been killed. McGoin told the po-
lice he has reason to think they were
poisoned.
Citizens living in lower Livingston
road, near the District line, have COM
planned to the police that fierce dogs
have been running at large there. They
have bitten poultry and chased resi-
dents, according to the report. Captain
Anderson sent for the pound wagon and
made search of the region, capturing
some Of the animals.
A fire in the chimney Of a two-story
frame dwelling at Stanton and Douglass
roads yesterday afternoon took the
Congress Heights FIRE and truck COM
panies and the police reserves from
Anacostia on a two-mile run. The
blaze was out when they arrived. 1t
had caused but small damage. The
house is occupied by Noble Johnson,
colored.
Members of st. Teresas Church are
delighted with the success Of the lawn
fete, which was conducted for a week
in Nichols avenue, near w street. It
is believed that nearly 5000 was re-
allied. The money will be used to re-
duce the school debt.
The summer home at Colonial Beach,
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A meeting of the joint committee on
finance and schools Of city council was
held last night when a report was
ADOPTED for Submission to council to-
new high school building which will be
erected this summer.
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Va, of the Episcopal Home for Chill
dren at the head of Talbert street, IN
AnaCcstia. will be opened this week.
About fifty children will be cared for.
Louis Gee night station clerk in the
Eleventh precinct returned to duty last
night. after a visit 20 West Point.
where he was stationed for long
time.
Meetings of organizations connected
with the Rupert Home for the Aged.
in Good Hope road. have been post
poned until September. President ST.
has gone to New Hampshire, and other
officers are on vacation. The Ladies
Aid Society, of which Mrs. Leopoldina
Facius is the president, has followed
the example of the board of directors
in suspending meetings during the
summer.
Mrs. Jessie D. Sutton and little daugh-
ter, Ruth, of Congress Heights. with
Mrs. Effie Leffingwen, the formers S
sister, one OF the dramatic stars Of
scme years ago, have gone to Piney
Point for the remainder of the summer.
Many Masons saw the Master Mason S
degree conferred last night at the meet
ing of Anacostia Lodge. No. q, F. A. A.
NJ, at which ceremony Milton J. Fill
nus, worshipful master, officiated.
Residents of East Washington Heights
and of Suitland, Nd, are taking part
in a picnic today In Shaw's Woods
Bowen and Suitland roads, where the
annual gathering of the Baptists of that
section is being held and Sunday
school outing given.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22

Capt. W. H. Sweeney. superintendent
Of schools. has announced that the sum-
mer examination Of teachers for the
and August 1.
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GIVE
BOND TO COURT
Alexandra Paper viii Be Continued for Time While Courts
Officials Examine Financial Situaton-Freeing OF
Slaves to Be Celebrated in September

lace will officiate. Interment will be in
Ivy Hill Cemetery.
One Of .the largest excursions of the
season took place today when the Elks
Beach on the st. Johns. The commit
tee in charge, of which Charles B. Mar
shall, was chairman, have arranged .
number Of novel events.
The Rev. William J. Morton, rector
of Christ Church, will sail on August .
for two months trip to Europe, mem
bers of his congregation having pre-
sented him with the trip.
The Episcopal High School, near Alex
andria, has been presented with a hand
some gymnasium building by friends Of
Bishop Peterkin, Of West Virginia. The
amount Of the gift Is $4,000, which
will cover the construction of the build
ing and the installation Of the appara-
tus
A number Of Alexandria Elks are
preparing to visit Norfolk on Wednes-
day and Thursday Of next week when
the new Elks home in that city, erected
at a cost of $4,000, win be dedicated.
Members of Potomac and Sarepta
Lodges OF Odd Fellows, Oriental Court
No. 10 and Alexandria Council, No. 5,
Fraternal Order Of Americans. will at
tend the funeral Of John Frank Peveril
this afternoon aat o'clock from the
First Baptist Church. Services will be
conducted by the Rev. W. +. Watson.
D. D.
Final arrangements for the trip to
Baltimore on August when Virginia
Eagles will join in the monster parade
70 be held during the meeting OF the
Grand Aerfe will be made on Friday
night when a meeting win be held of
AlVa Aerfe at the Hotel FIeischmann.
Capt. W. II. Sweeney. superintendent
Of schools. has announced that the sum-
mer examination Of teachers for the
and August 1.
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HOGS AND HOUNDS
SLAIN BY POISON
Anacosa Police Are Investigating Deaths Of Four Animals
Owned by Government EmpIoye-Ferce Dogs Which Chas-
ed Suburbantes Are Captured and Impounded

Va, of the Episcopal Home for Chill
dren at the head Of Talbert street. In
Anaccstia. will be opened this week.
About fifty children will be cared for.
The Washington times., 1913-07-22

A number of Alexandria Elks are
preparing to visit Norfolk on Wednes-
day and Thursday Of next week when
the new Elks home in that city, erected
at a cost of $4,000, will be dedicated.
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ing to the front. The same activity that
has been seen In the Bronx Brooklyn
and Long Island Is now in nearby New
Jersey. People who understand the
value Of the growth Of population are
gradually discovering the wonderful In
vestment opportunities across the Hud-
son. Investors who have made large
profits in Harlem, Bronx. Brooklyn and
Queens are quietly buying In New
Jersey.
There are q great number OF advan-
tages in living In Jersey. within rea.
sonabls committing distance. They In
clude low cost of living. cheap land.
cheap but good houses. inexpensive
municipal administration. good roads.
EARLY BUYERS PROFIT FROM
WORK OF LATER BUILDERS.
To home-seekers or investors who are
calculating much on the future would
advise a thorough investigation Of New
York's nearest suburbs on the Jersey
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Market ClosinS-Pressure on Beet
sugar stock sent that issue under 20
and wa attributed to tariff revision.
American Can issues declined further
and the Beet Sugar stock recovered
most Of its loss towards the close.
Stocks closed strong and with few ex-
cepuons at or CLOSE to tho best figures
Of the day. showing advances from IA
20 ia Steel closed At Is Ia, . net
gain OF Ia points Reading At 100 S.
was IL points higher. and Union "a
ciho ~ i%e is was ia up from FRI
days close. Total sales. 177.fD shares.
Opening was moderately active and
prioes were better ell around. Tue i'm
provement seemed to be spontaneous.
and there was neither an effort on the
. hurried covering movement on the
part OF shorts
Weekly trade reviews OF commercial
agencies were favorable. indicating that
general business 10 moro active than .
yea- ago. Furthermore. the September
statement Of domestic exports was
above expectations.
In Union Paolhc there was an initial
gain Of a.. to is IS. on which the
next few transactions made . further
Improvement to N9 Ia.
Rock Island issues opened at frac-
tiona gains on the announcement that
money to pay November interest on col
lateral trust 4 per cent. bonds 10 already
ON hand. Considerable strength was dis
played BY market during first half hour.
but there was no great volume Of &C
tivity At any time. Tho improvement
was gradual and to the disinterested OBJ
server seemed to reflect quiet acoumu-
lation. ~ attempt to raid Rock Island
yesterday was made In the hope that
Il would start liquidation. but this seems
to have been completed.
Toward the end Of the first hour the
advance was checked by = decline In
American Can stocks. the common los
ing ~ to ssk. and tho preferred de-
clinins to SS,s. but this did not have
any eject on the general list.
The break In the Can stocks was due
70 the settlement Of the suit brought
by the Vulcan Detinning Company and
was settled by the American Can Com
pany paying $4,000. but As II had set
aside 100000 for that purpose two
ysars ago this will not come out of
present earnings.
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me oonss OF IFmO&0W ny HI.nu.
IT, Brooks. frday' Al fuonc oonoo'
No. W. FOLK SONGS OF Austria, nun
gary and bohemia" by Lewis w. Arm
-
Arturo ToscanIni Of the Metropolitan
Opera Company directed verdrs Re
auiem Mass" at the centenary ceiebra-
sal. ooera House Milan lac, SUNDAY.
ara CON an ov.,,o, u. al No, con.
Quoted a, the scala A, ,.v.,s, y.srs
-
The National Conservatory OF Music
q, America will hold a supplementary
examination In all branches OF music
merit Saturday. when. In addition TO the
regular enrolment OF students, three
,o- ,ls,o and ono 10, violin. viii bs
.,,,,.d IN ,hs ,b,ss ,no., ~,,,.a ami.
r.,,s who srs ri,bou, moan. n, M viov
sor their tuition. ana xhoss ta,snt
o,om,,s. distinction
Tn. pos,on svmpbonv orchss,,.- nj.
way, nr,, and las, in tho music neld.
opened It's thirty-third season In Its
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OF NATIONS"
MEMORIAL DEDICATED
Banner From United States, Carried
by Relays of Athletes, Waves at
Celebration in Saxony.

IEpSIC. Saxony. Oct. IA stivinS
note Of patriotism was sounded here
to-day when Thousands OF persons from
I'll parts Of Germany. Austria. Russia.
Sweden and many foreign countries
suffered for the dedication Of the me-
moslal Of the Battle Of ths Nakions."
wastch ended just 100 ysars ago in .
victory for the allies over the Fsench
and resulted In the emancipation Of
Germany.
Ons Of the most striking features Of
the days exercises was tho arrival Of
the last runners IN . series Of relays
bearing banners and greeting from every
quarter Of the German Empire. and also
from Washington and from BTasil.
which they presented to the King Of
saxony. who dedicated the monument.
The banner from the Unitsd States
posed through the hands Of Thousands
Of athletes before II reached those Of
H. Majesty. and. altogether. In all the
relays 5000 runners were engaged.
The dedicatory address was delivered
BY Wilhelm Clemens Thi, ne. Chamber
lain At the Royal Court Of 6axony. to
whose efforts the completion Of the mon
umsnt was due. Standing near him
were q number OF foreign princes. rep
whose troops had formed part OF the
victorious allied army. They included
the Archduke Francis Ferdinand OF
Austria, the Grand Duke Cyril Of Russia
and Prince william Of Sweden.
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side. such a. Rutherford. Csristadt.

side. such a. Rutherford. Carlstadt.
Woodbridge. Hasbrouck Heights. Hack
ensack and Hasbrouck Park. There
one may find all improvements, with
splendid opportunities to secure land
with very little money. Through new
scientific system. those who purchase
property on instruments are free from
interest and taxes and secure a guar
antee that their property, In the event
of the purchasers death. will be decided
to heirs without further payments.
These towns aid cities are highly Gle
waited, free from malaria and in every
respect healthful.
Train service Is as good As can be
expected IN towns OF this character.
Trolley lines connect with Paterson.
Passaic. Hsckensack, Newark. Jersey
City, Hoboken. New York.
Water supply Is OF very good quality.
Drainage. owing to natural elevation. IL
perfect.
Population makes values and early
buyers get the bencnt of the crowds
that como afterward. When a section
is being properly developed the masses
begin to move there and II becomes
profitable for all concerned.
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NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

Market Opened 70 II points lower and
steady. In the first hour there was q
partial recovery. selling on failure OF
frost to mateNalixe as predicted AMI
indications for warmer weather In belt
over sunday. Hedge pressure was In
evidence. but arbitrsge and trade buy
ing supported the hst.
Market was tseady but less active IN
late morning. and there was evening up
over the week end. Forecast for rains
in Eastern belt and unsettled weather
In the West induced some buying, but
bears maintained no charming develop
msnts were In prospect. Market closed
sssa6y. vnchanOe4 q points decxns.
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Building of the Home as
q Matter of EcOnOnlu
Operator in NelU Jersey
Residential Tracts Says
There Are Loans in
Plenty for Fa miles
Seeking Small Houses.
~ SAMUEL KRAFT.

In moving into . suburb. . great
number Of things are to be considered
location. transportation. time of travel.
fare. distance from New York as we'll
a. the class Of people residing In the
section.
All Of these can be carefully looked
into when you build your own home.
When you buy q ready-built house. un-
less you are an expert. you Do not
know anything about the construction
and you must be satisfied with ths lay
out Of the rooms - they are. When
you build your own house. you can
easily ascertain the quality Of material
used style OF architecture and ar
ransament Of rooms are for you TO
decide. according to your taste And
convenience.
Another vital point-when you buy
ready-built house II costs you more than
II would n you built II yourself. When
you buy . homo In the suburbs. the
building loan or the mortgage which
the building company puts on II rep
rassnts the value Of the actual con-
struotion, and Whatever you pay above
the mortgage or building loan 10 proht
to the builders. But when you select
your plot of ground and have your
plans drawn according to your own
fancy you can close q contract with
COL , reliable builder who would be
under the direction and supervision OF
your architect to carry out your plans
building loan association and Il will
advance You the money to build on
very easy terms.
EASY TO BUILD CHEAP HOMES
IN JERSEY SUBURBS.
Most advantageous Inducements are
offered for homo builders in nearby
New Jersey. Plots can be purchased At
very low prices and the building loan
associations advance ample funds for
builders. A substantial sevcn-room
house with all improvements can be
built for $500 to 5000. and this sum
can be repaid monthly at the rate OF !
per cent. including interest. so that
the whole gum may be paid in ten years.
and you then own your house free and
clear. This IL the best and cheapest
way to build n good. substantial house
without wasting any money with build
ing sharks, who use the inexperienced
a. their prey.
Nearby Jersey 10 being - FADtdiy i'm.
proved that the values Of vsoant land
are increasing tremendously on &C.
count Of the intelligent home-bullders.
who realise that many places have been
underestimate In value and are com.
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ENDS HER LONELY LIFE.
Mourning Husbands Recent Death,
widow Imhales Gas.

Mourning Husband's Recent Death,
widow Inhales Gas.
Life alone grew intoisrabie for Mira
Elizabeth straub Of No. a1S Southern
Boulevard. whose husband died a short
time ago. Last night she lay on her bed
with q Gas tube in her mouth and -
passed out Of her troubles. Her body
was discovered to-day by Martin Flynn.
who was . boarder In Mrs Straub's
house.
Flynn traced the odor OF gas to his
landlady's bedroom and when he could
not gain entrance no called another
boarder. and together they broke down
tho door. BY the side Of the dead
woman they found brief note. which
said that grief over her loneliness In the
world was too great b bear and that
she did not see why she should not go
out OF life. since none was dependent
upon her.
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I'VE tried many remedies without 80
csss. We tried them for about seven months
and they proved to be failures IN this eAss.
About five months ago read In the asws.
papers about the wonderful cures obtained
by uhng Cuticira Soap and Ointment -
I decided TO try them on my brother. u
was after usins Cutic,ra Soap and ONT
msnt for two weeks that saw the resulta
His itching stopped gradually and bis scalp
became cleaner every day. In two months
" Was cured and no sign Of the trouble was
left on his scalp" (sisned) Paul schstt.
Jan. ~. 1918.
Every skin trouble that distrcsses or d.
figures Is successfully treated In most cases
by warm baths with Cuticura SOAP and
gentle applications Of Cuticurs Ointment
when ali els fails. Cuticura Soap (25c.) and
Cuticura Ointment tsoc.) are sold through.
out the world. Liberal sample Of esch
mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Addsuss
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston"
A~Men who shave and shampoo with Cu-
dc,,ra soao will ind 1t hest FOR skin and scala
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BOARD OF QUOTATIONS.
LECTURE REciTALs NEXT WEEK

The Board OF Education announces
the following free lecture recitals for
next week; Sunday, at Public School
No. lol. Folk Song and Art Song" by
Marie Macdonald. Monday. at Public
School No. las. The FuEue." by kath-
crime Macdonald, and at Public school
No. g. Composers and Music OF
Framed" by Clarence De vaux Roger.
Thurs<ay. . PuhAe soh6A No. ~.
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hank Reserve, si2,e7i $40.

The statement OF the actual condition
Of Clearing House banks and trust COM
panies for the week shows that they
hold eia.s7i,sS0 reserve In excess Of
legal Requirements. This 10 an Increase
oe et.1lt.loo treD lase WeGlk
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FLEET IN BATTLE PRACTICE.
Secretary DANIELS asa Other Nota.
bles see Tactics 81 Sea.

NORFOLK. Va. Oct. ls-The hrst
division Of the Atlantic feet steamed
out to heavy battle practice to-day with
Secretaries Daniels. Garrison. Redheld
and u distinguished company from ON
clal circles In Washington. In a south.
west wind and . light sea the big dread
thoughts steamed out through a base
and before noon the big guns were
booming.
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WAS some Kind Of @ 0FuVoG0
on his head. II was oovoeo4
all over with rash aal ~
burned him % badly ~ ~
used TO scratch II and nads
sores. Ills hair was fAlling
out gradually and was ~
and lifeless. He lost bio ~
at night on account e ~
trouble.