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The Era-leader., 1913-10-23
Prsnkllnten, L., Oct: e, 1913
Use This For Your Courage.


but if they all measure up to the
standard of the editor of the little
paper Of that town, there are
some big men there.
lfyou need some sand in your
crsw to make you stand for your
civic duty, read this article from
tho Reaper. tho little country pa
per of Geneva, Alabama.
"The unfortunate now in the
country Jail with the brand OF
Cain on his brow has long been a
law violator in our midst, and his
long immunity from punishment
no doubt finally resulted in his
having absolutely no respect tor
the laws Of God or man. Had
our officials, courts and juries
done their duty, and brought this
man to a sure and swift punish
ment for his crimes at the very
beginning Of his downward career
it is fair to assume that he would
have had respect for our laws,
would have checked up in his
violation of law. and would not
now be behind the bars, with the
blood of one on his hands whom
he had sworn to ''love, cherish
and protect until death do Us part.
Our officials, our courts and our
juries have not done their duty,
and their sin of omission, in the
sight of the Great Judge, con-
demns them Of being guilty Of
the murder Of this woman.
"Ard you, Mr.. Merchant, Mr.
Business Man and Mr.. Promi.
nent Citizen, whose moral influ'
ence dictates the policy Of our
public officials, ask yourselves the
same question: Arc you guiltless
OF this murder? Have you ct all
times taken 9 public stand for
tho enforcement of tho law and
tho punishment of the law vio-
lators, have you at all times been
ready and willing to uphold the
law and the officers of the law in
the suppression of that which you
know to be wrong? Or have you
lodged and twisted when you
were confronted with your duty,
remsrking to yourselves that 1T
would injure ny business to say
any thing about the matter? Have
you not acted the part OF the
moral coward when the editor of
this paper took a firm stand for
law enforcement and collected the
support and endorsement of ali
good cltizensi Time after time
we have inveighed against the
carnival Of blood, and in our puny
way sought to point our citizens
tos better and brighter way of
living aud emphasized in orr
most emphatic manner that our
present disregard for the laws Of
God and man would surely lead
us to snsrchy and chaos. Have
you taken the side Of right and
let it be known that you favored
the enforcement of the law and
tho punishment of the law VIC.
lstors, or have you, by your sll.
ence, taken the side of the law
violator and thereby made your.
self IN accomplioe Of the mur.
dsrer? Have you done your duty
in denouncing violators Of our
prohibition law, or have you been
quiesoent, believing that it would
hurt your trade if liquor was
driven completely out of town."
Ask yourself the question: Does
this st me?" II it does, then
tie bood Of this woman is on
your hands.
"And you, Nj. Lawyer, let us
now diagnose your case. What
have you ,lh,e G., aid law enforce.
The Era-leader., 1913-10-23
How Il Happened.

How Il Happened.
Brown-You look tired.
Jones-Yes. I've lost a good deal OF
sleep within few days.
Brown-How's that?
Jones-lve Just come in from the
west on sleeper.-Puck.
The Era-leader., 1913-10-23

Explained.
"ls that your ladder?"
Sure"
TT doesn't look like yours"
well. you Geo, IT, my steplsddes.' =
.21Iple GOV.
The Era-leader., 1913-10-23
Best and Cheapest.

For Constipation, Biliousness, Head
ache, Royaline Liver Regulator is best
and cheapest. 15c. Money back plan.
The Era-leader., 1913-10-23
CHARTER.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Washington

1aTlSn OF W washington.
on this goth day OF October. 1913. be-
fore me. Delos X. Johnson. a notary
public. duly commissioned and sworn
in and for the Parish of Washington.
State OF Louisiana. personally appeared
the several persons whose names are
hereto subscribed. who declared that.
of the laws Of the State Of Louisiana
relative to the organization OF the
banking business: and particularly to
the provisions of Act No. As. of the
General Assembly of the year 1902
and Acts amendatory thereof they
by these presents covenant and agree.
and bind themselves. as we'll as such
persons as may hereafter become as
sociated with them and their success
Ors. to form themselves into and or
dain and establish corporation and
purpose and under the agreements
and stipulations following. viz:
ARTICLE I.
This corporation shall be known and
designated and its dealings and bust
and title Of WXsHINGToS BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY" Its banking
business shall be carried on and the
dOmicile Of the corporation shall be
in Franklinton. Washington Parish.
Louisiana. and at its discretion it may
establish one or more branches within
the limits OF said parish for the pur-
pose OF conducting its business. and
It shall continue and enjoy succession
under its corporate name for the term
of ninety-nine years from and after
date hereof unless sooner dissolved by
the stockholders in manner provided
by law. to corporations Of this char
acter with full authority to contract
sue and be sued. plead and be i'm
pleaded. appear. answer and prosecute
in any and all courts of justice and
elsewhere. to make and use a corpor
ate seal which shall be: Circular in
form. and on the margin thereof the
words: WASHINGTON BANK &
TRUST COMPANY" and in the cente:
thereof the words: "FRANKLINTON
LOUISIANA" around the impression OF
cherry tree.
TO name and appoint such managers
and directors to administer its affairs
IS it may be deemed necessary and
proper: and to make and ordain such
bylaws for the proper management OF
said corporation as may be necessary
and proper and consistent with pro
visions Of law and this charter, and
f the same to repeal. alter and amend
all citations or other legal processes
shall be served upon the president, OF
| in his absence. upon the cashier Of this
corporation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15
Women's Sleeping and
Lounging Garments.

Extreme care is exercised bv
us in making selections OF our
Women's Sleeping and House
Garments. Materials must al
ford comfort and makes and de-
signs be of actual merit before
they will be permitted i'll our
stocks. We enumerate items that
are now in special demand:
| Outing Flannel Pajamas. blue and gray
striped effects.
!! Arnold White Outing Gowns, high
neck. tucked yoke and long sleeves; col
lar and cuffs trimmed with linen CT "a
lace. Each. Observation-Disclosures. ri.sO
Extra size. $l.6-.
Outing Flannel Gowns. in pink and
blue. high neck and long sleeves. -o.,
Each ....... .........--.-. =
F'lannelette Long kimonos, in pink ami
blue striped effects with plain c, ~,
border: long sleeves. Each. ....... Si ~
Outing Flannel Short Petticoats.
with scalloped ruffies. Each. soc
Outing Flannel and Flannelette Hi
monos. in assorted colorings and de-
signs: empire and other O.
styles Each. SI.2S TO $500
. Scotch Flannel Dressing Sacques, col
| ored striped effects. with long and short
sleeves; high and low necks; some CT oo
lace trimmed. Each.
Crepe Dressing Sacques, with or with
out collar. in blue and pink. trimmed
with linen lace.
Crepe Long kimonos. in plain. fioI al and
figured designs: empire and straight
styles some trimmed q
with pretty laces. Each .pi.oo ~ PSI
Third floor, Eleventh st.
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THE Southern Building is the most popu-
~ lar and populous office building in the
National Capital and is generally regarded
as the finest office building in the south.
About $4,000 people pass through its doors
daily. From 9 am. to pm. the average OF
tenants and visitors is | 900 per hour. The
tenants of the Southern Building represent
industrial and financial interests whose
combined resources aggregate many mil
lions of dollars Located at 18th and H
Streets (the new financial center of Wash
ington) the Southern Building affords you
unparalleled advantages for the location of
your business offices = where you will be
brought into daily personal contact with the
maximum number of thrifty and successful
citizens
The space in the Southern Building is %
per cent rented The few remaining offices
still subject to lease-are all desirable out
side rooms with splendid light and ventila-
ton. The Renting Offices are located on
the second floor, and your application for a
lease should be filed promptly in order to
receive favorable consideration.
WILLIAM FRANK THYsON, Manager
SOUTHERN BUILDING
18TH and iii Streets NV.
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ington meeting of the International Con-
gress of Hygiene and Demography in the
raising of funds and the reception and
entertainment of our visitors.
Entertainment Provided.
THE chamber further helped maintain
the traditional hospitality of Washing
ton by providing for the entertainment of
the United Brotherhood of Carpenters,
the Brotherhood of Engineers. the Aus
tralian boys. Sir George Reid and the
fifth International Congress of Chambers
of Commerce.
THE chamber, as representing the busi-
ness community, took part in the public
celebrations connected with the Potomac
regatta the unwilling Of the Columbus
monument and the unwilling of the mon
ument erected by the Daughters of the
Confederacy.
Our convention committee, under the
vigorous craftsmanship of Mr.. Hunt, has
rendered much service In attracting con-
ventions Of various kinds to this city.
Articles of Faith.
I'm conclusion, 1 am going to indicate
what l take to be the articles of faith OF
the Washington Chamber of Commerce:
This chamber believes that the gov
eminent and administration of the Dis
trict should embody an ideal toward
which municipalities throughout America
may be impeled to strive.
I'VE believe that the laws and 0rdi-
nances which municipal experience has
demonstrated as need3ul to urban wei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15

The Southern Building at present has nine
stories Being completed only fifteen months ago.
it is of strictly modern architecture and equipped
with every business facility, including four high
speed elevators which run at minute intervals The
original plans of the architects 1.-THE we'll known
firm of D. H. Burnham & Co. of Chicago) provd-
ed for the construction of eleven Stories instead of
nine. The management Contemplates the early
erection of these two additional STORIES in order to
meet the demands for space made by various clubs
social organizations and business corporations
which cannot now be accommodated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15
The New w. & l.. Special
W0mem's Wardrobe TRUNK.

Wonderfully we'll constructed trunk made for
durability and service as well for appearance.
We are convinced that there is no trunk at this
price superior to it.
1t is a. inches high and 2I inches wide and
deep; of threeply veneer, covered and brown
painted. flat top: brass Excelsior lock and brass
plated steel trimmings Built in two hinged-to
gether sections; contains three roomy drawers
and one large hat drawer with hat crown the other
contains six princess and four combination coat
waist and skirt hangers is lined throughout with
cloth Exact weight is 6S pounds
Am exceptionally good
value-S25.OO.
SArondn floor
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New Stamped Designs inn
Infants and Chiloren's
Apparel.

Many dainty and attractive
stamped designs are shown III
Infants and Children's Apparel
to be finished with handembroid
cry. Put up in packages with
enough material to entirely finish
he needlework. some OF the APP
parel or articles are completely
e and only need be cmbrold-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15

Gov GoldsborOugh of Maryland will
preside Tuesday night at Centenary
Methodist Church. Laurel. at the opening
of a months series of evangelistic meet
ingS
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First Showing of the New Spring Designs i'm
Domestic Cret0mmes and Other Fabrics.
Exhibiting Many Effective Patterns and Colorngs
Fancy
lRadiuu Cloth And Weaes
designs nwea a
II
hnishp pleasing decuat
to yard
of
closing unuuH1 low p
" prices 3Oc $780, SOC and 6Oc yard
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this belief we base on grounds OF econ.
omy and business efficiency as well as OIL
humanity.
THE Chamber of Commerce believes
that the organic act of 1878 for the gov
eminent of the District Of Columbia, with
it's provision for the contribution to It's
revenues of 81 by the federal government
for every dollar contributed by the local
resident community, is sacred CONTRACT,
upon which the nation would never nave
Congress lay impious hands
1.-The Chamber of Commerce believes
that a nation which has grown between
1900 and 1913 from less than mllhon
SQUARE miles to over three millions in
area, and from five to ninety-five mil
lions in population: which from 1850 to
1903 has grown in wealth from seven Dill
lions to one hundred and seven billions
of dollars, and from three hundred dol
lars per CAPITA to thirteen hundred-we
believe that such a nation cannot AFFORD
to play the part of the miser in making
its CAPITAL city a symbol of it's prosperity,
it's greatness, its ideals
Cooperation Is Needed.
I'VE believe that the development OF
the material and spiritual resources of
the capital of the republic is an object
large, worthy and enduring enough to
command the service of all our citizen
ship: we believe such service can best be
rendered through civic, commercial and
other organizations animated by pubhc
snirit. and we believe that the scope and
difficulty of the task require Of all such
organizations not formal and mechancal
but cordial and intelligent cooperation
at is no perfunctory gratitude that
would express to the members of the
board of directors and of the executive
committee, to our able and devoted sec
rotary to the whole membership or the
chamber and to the press or the city Tor
a confidence and helpfulness which have
made the second year of my service in
the presidency more pleasant. If possible,
than the tirst-and, hope, not less serv-
iceable to the community.
Report of Treasurer.
The treasurer's annual report, submit
ted by Mr.. Lisner, showed that the bal
ance on hand January 1. 1872 and the
money received from all sources totaled
for the year $15.39S.73. and that there
was a balance of SJO4.1S the LIST of
January 1913: With the receipt Of
money since the 1st of January, 1915,
the total assets of the chamber are
worth of bonds The convention fund.
which is a separate fund, shows total
assets of $3,64S.3S, which includes $1,000
in bonds. Albert Schulteis and NJ. A.
Leese audited the accounts of the treas
urer.
the chamber held ten meetings, the di-
rectors fifteen. the executive committee
ten and other committees 20 meetings.
Also more than twenty other organiza-
tons including the Retail Merchants,
Credit Men, Federation of Citizens AS
socations and other civic and trade
bodies had met at the chamber rooms
on 18th and F streets northwest
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. Asks Cordial Support.

In accepting the election, Mr. Callahan
declared that he would give his best to
the interests. of the chamber, and asked
the cordial support and cooperation OF
the other officers and members of the or
ganzation.
Ralph w. Lee nominated d. J. kaufman
for first vice president, and Isaac Cans
placed in nomination for second vice
president the name of Charles j. Bell.
| The treasurer of the chamber is elected
by the board of directors. \. Lisner
who has held this position for many
wears. while making his report last night,
announced that lie would not be candi-
date to succeed himself. 1t is expected
that Isaac Cans will be chosen for this
position.
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Colonial Dresser Trays in an
tique gilt frames, old print centers
with cretonne and wood backs.
38c each. reduced from 75c.
6oc each, reduced from SIPS.
S2.o5 each, reduced from $500.
S3.o5 each. reduced from 5000.
Fourth floor New Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15

Fine Irish Double Danask Tablecotls-
" 49,, ,rds ,.,,e s, $500 each
2x2H yards, value, S4-5o... 1912 esc11
ox, v,rds vaue $3.50 each
,rch N,,lns to match $3.50 dozs
Irish Danask Tablecoths. in good designs
2x2 yards value $3.50. ...... SZeWW eacM
,x,E wards value S325 $3.50 each
,x, Yards value s,.z5. $500 each
,,nch Napkins to match ~ $500 d0z.
Silver Bleached Danask Tablecotls, soft finish
2x2 Yards Special price. .............. SZeZW
2x21l yards Special price. .SZo7S
2x3 yards Special price. ................ $3.50
Secondd oo.E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15
Taxable Property,

THE exempt property amounted in
value to $l77.OOO0OO in 1913. whereas the
taxable property of the. District amounted
TO only $162.00000O.
Washington stands as the symbol OF
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Oil Paintings and Other Pictures
At january Reductions.

Artistic and Beautiful Oil Paintings and Danty Colored and
included in this January Reduction Sale OF
Pictures suitable walls of home They all hne
subjects selected discriminating marked low IN the be-
oinnno worth considered but now reduced follows:
Genuine Imported Oil Paintings in artistic gilt frames with
,d how choice subjects in Landscape views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15
The january Sale of Table Linens
Affords Many Opportunities for Economic
go
Purchasing

Particularly prices prevail in the sale of Household Linens
and especial attention is directed to the foo"s Naues III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15

Daniel J. Callahan was unanimously
elected president Of the Chamber of Com
merce at the annual meeting of that or
ganization last night in the New Willard
Hotel.
The election of the first and second vice
presidents also was without opposition
The first vice president chosen was d. j.
Kaufman, and the second vice. president
Charles j., Bell. MIR. Bell has held the
office of second vice president since the
organization of the chamber, In Whlch
he played an important part.
Ten directors We're chosen. as follows
Capt James F. oyster, the retiring presi-
dent of the chamber: 5. a. Kimberly. r.
p. Andrews. NJ 4, Winter, Harry King,
y. 4. Merritt. Sidney West. Washington
Topham. DR.. Harry Nj. Kaufman ana
Allen III. Rogers. There were twenty-five
nomination for director on the otf1clal
ballot but five of these were Withdrawn.
as follows: Robert y. Harper Frank
Metzerott. John Mitchell. jr-, b. F. Saul
and George f, Walker. The other candi-
dates were Edwin RI. EtZ. A. q. HUT
terly, Walter Mcdonnell. Thomas II. Mel
ton. DR. Edwin c. Reed, II. f. Sands
and Harry Wardman.
Nominated by Brown.
Mr.. Callahan was nominated for the
presidency by Chaplin Brown Mr. Brown
said:
Il want to say that, in my opinion, an
election to the office of president OF the
Chamber of Commerce is one of the high
est honors that can be paid to citizen
of the District. There are other ofrlces
of greater power, patronage and influence
but none higher in the scale of honor 1t
is, therefore. high compliment 10 De
chosen the leader of such a body of citi-
Zens of the capital of the nation. Daniel
j. Callahan is a man who has worked
hand in hand with the past three eXecu-
tive officers, Il man whose attendance to
duty has been constant AS a business
man he has guarded and protected the
financial interests of the chamber; as a
presiding officer he is impartial and de-
cisve: III debate he is logical ana con.
vincing and as our friend he is loyal and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15
Legality Questioned.

Eve believe that the retrocesson to
Virginia in 1916 of that portion of the
District which that state had coded
forever was most unfortunate and or
most dubious legality: that the correc-
ton of this grievous blunder should be
made without delay: that the great eX-
panse between Long bridge and Alex
andria is requisite for the manufacture
ing enterprises of the people of the Dis
trict, and that the people embraced in
the area of retrocession desire and of
right ought to be brought again under
the government of the District of Column
bia.
The chamber believes that the large
alley population not only dlshgures
Washington. but is a menace TO public
health; We believe that all the resources
administration should be expended in the
effort to make and keep Washington the
ceanest and healthiest city in America.
For Large Police Force.
1--WE believe that the eXcellently dis
ciplined police force of the city should,
at whatever cost. be made large enough
to render life and property throughout
the extent of the District SO secure that
a newspaper account of burglary or an
assault should be so infrequent as to
cause every householder surprise.
The Washington Chamber of com
merce believes that the local charities
should be unified. supervised and de-
veloped so as to bring the city fully
abreast in this important field with the
best that has been done and is doing lf1
the most progressive American cities.
THE chamber believes that the children
AMI youth of the city are it's greatest
treasure. and that the character of our
commUnity in future will be largely de-
termined by the scope and quality of the
schools open to our children now: We be-
lieve that the development of our public
schools Will be FASTENED by the grant of
larger powers and responsibilities to the
board of education and it's educational
experts: we believe that Congress need
have no fear that the people of the United
States will begrude the children of the
capital school appropriations the most
liberal.
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Colonial Dresser and Serving Trays Reduced.

Colonial Serving Trays, in val
nut and mahogany finished
frames, cretonne centers, fitted
and finished in regulation style.
SI.oo each, reduced from S2.oo.
$50 each, reduced from $500.
$3.50 each, reduced from $500.
$500 each. reduced from $1,000.
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Modern Pensions Desired.

''The chamber believes that modern
system of pensions with retirement
should be speedily substituted for the
actual system of pensions without re-
tirement i'm the federal departments, in
the fire and the police departments of the
District and in the public schools, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-15
Principle of Appropriations.

After giving history of the District of
Columbia and its relation to the federal
government, President oyster said. with
reference to the principle which has been
established with regard to appropriations
for the District:
The capital of the nation is laid out
upon so extensive a scale greatly to
enhance the cost of paving, maintenance,
cleaning and lighting it's wide streets and
avenues.
The departments, office and other es-
Establishments of the federal government
make such extraordinary demands upon
the sewer and water services as to en-
tail great additional cost.
To provide the necessary fire and
police protection for the many millions of
dollars of property belonging to the ma
tional government. for the President and
other officers of the United States. and
for the representatives of foreign govern
ments resident in Washington. an i'm
nense financial burden is laid upon the
citizens and taxpayers.
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OYSTERS Annual Report.

In his annual report to the chamber,
a very interesting and valuable document,
President oyster discussed at length the
important problems. which face the Dis
trict of Columbia and the part which
the Chamber of Commerce is destined to
play in their solution. He spoke particu-
LARRY of the half-and-ha principle of
appropriating for the District. which has
been threatened by members of Congress;
the Mcmillan Park commission plan for
the development of Washington; the act
of retrocession by which Virginia re-
ceived back that part of the District
south of the Potomac river