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The Washington times., 1913-08-20
TRACK REPAIRS ARE
OVER HALF FINISHED
Work of Replacing Rails and
y Underground Work on Ave-
que Done by October.

Washingtonians who have been won-
dering just how much longer they will
have TO stumble over chunks OF paving
block and balance themselves on car
rails in crossing the Avenue may take
heart. The work is more than half done.
Along about the LIST of October, when
the. Climber fans are getting ready to
place their money on the Athletics to
beat the Giants in the world series, the
historic avenue, which has witnessed in
augural parades and suffrage riots, will
be spick and span again.
And there is comfort to be gained from
the assurance given by officials of the
Capital Traction Company that the
streets will not have to be torn up again
for from twenty-five to fifty years. II
has been eighteen years since the rails
were laid which are now being replaced,
and they were built TO support lighter
build of cars than are now in Use. The
new rails weigh 104 pounds to the yard,
twelve pounds to the yard heavier than
the old ones, and the substructure is be-
ing made correspondingly heavier.
All Rails Being Replaced.
Tie work now in progress is the COM
plete replacing of all the rails and un-
derground work on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. between Ninth and Fifteenth
streets! Seven years ago the street was
torn up when the grade was changed,
but the rails were only relald then.
and 10 new work was put in
AS a means of inducing Washing
tonians TO stand the discomfort they
suffer from tearing up of the street.
traction company officials point out
that such work as is being done here
. could only be done in one other city OF
the United States, New York. WASH
ington and New York are the only
cities with complete underground street
railway systems:
In place of the clumsy and unsIghtly
ties used in other cities, there are big
cast iron yokes set five feet apart upon
reinforced concrete bases. Between
these Jokes is a bed Of concrete extend
ing TO the surface Of the rails.
Pedestrians Should Use Care.
The slot rail IN the center OF the
track and the rails carrying the cur
rent beneath, of course. are kept clear.
On parts Of the Avenue where the
new substructure has been completed
the current rails, carrying go volts, are
exposed, but they are a couple of feet
under ground, and thus far have
caused no accidents. A fall between
the rails, however, is a thing to be
avoided by pedestrians until the work
has been completed.
In replacing the paving Scoria blocks
are being used between the rails in
stead of asphalt This is a block Of
iron Stag made in England. 1t will
save tearing out the asphalt when
minor repairs under ground are needed,
and will make a more serviceable paw
ing than the other styles Of paving
block used.
This week will see the completion Of
the work. including the paving be-
tween the rails, as far west as Thir-
teenth street. It will take about g
month and a half longer to complete
the other two blocks The improve
ment of the six blocks will cost $4,000.
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,

ANANCo4lAr -. - ASoSSA -"'
Anacostia policemen were puzzled for
time yesterday when they found the
twisted remains of a motorcycle in
Good Hope road, near the German Or
phan Asylum. Policeman Ernest Pyles,
a member of the Seventh precinct. in
Georgetown. explained the situation
when he reported that he was riding
the machine along Good Hope road,
and that II had taken fire. The gas
olene tank took fire and exploded. Po-
liceman Pyies tried to save the motor
cycle from the flames, but was burEed
about the arm in doing so. He was aple
to go on duty In his precinct last night,
however.
Policeman Pyles' loss is put at $50.
He purchased the motorcycle short
time ago to ride to and from his du-
ties, after learning that a decision had
been rendered that policemen will not
be allowed free transportation on
street cars hereafter.
Charles r. Hall, the ten-year-old
son Of Thomas Hall. colored, of 20
Stanton road, beyond Anacostia, was
removed to Casualty Hospital last
night in a serious condition from lock-
jaw. The boys foot was pierced by a
ball some weeks ago. He had not imT
proved this morning.
Two churches held lawn fetes in Ana
costa last evening, when the willing
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
ALEXANDER MARSHALL.

Alexander Marshall. coiored, who was
appointed. a messenger in the Treasury
Department By President Lincoln, just
after the close of the civil war, and who
served there for nearly half a century.
was buried today at Harmony Gene
terry. His death occurred Saturday
at his home, 621 U street.
AS messenger and valet for General
Rosecrans during the civil war, Mar
shall was under fire at Shiloh, Stone
river and other important engagements.
He also acted as butler on special oc-
casions when General Giant. General
Sherman, and other prominent men en-
tcrtained in the seventies.
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
OBITUARY NOTES.
GORDON P. HOOKER.

Gordon p. Hooker, thirty-eight years
old. son of NJ. C. Hooker, of WASH
ington, died early yesterday at Plain
field. VT, where he was spending the
summer His body IS now on its way
back to this city and funeral services
will be held at o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon at S. H. Hines II Sons un-
dertaking rooms, MS Fourteenth street
northwest. Mr.. Hooker served as a
volunteer during the Spanish war and
was a member of Hardin camp. U. s.
W. ". the members of which are in
VitCd TO his funeral.
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
RICHARD T. NJ. BALL.

The body of Pay Director Richard T.
NJ. Ball, U. S. N. who died yesterday
at the Naval Hospital In Philadelphia.
will be buried tomorrow at Lessburg,
Va, where he was born on May 16, 1851.
Mr.. Ball entered the naval service as
assistant paymaster in June, 1880. and
served on the Cincinnati during the
Spanish American war. He was fleet
paymaster for the Pacific fleet in 1905
and 1904 and was later purchasing pay
master at Philadelphia, Newport and
RaltirnOre
The Washington times., 1913-08-20

morning at his late residence. Is,i
Irving street.
Mr.. Bayard was sixty-nins years oid,
He enlisted IN the Seventh Rhode
Island Cavalry at the<opening Of tbs
war and rose to the rank OF second
lieutenant. He remained In the regu-
lar army several years after the was
had ended and left that service 70
take a civilians post IN the War Dee
Ipertmept.
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
Must Stop at Way Stations.

The Maryland public service commits
sion has issued orders that hereafter the
Chesapeake Beach Railway Company
must stop its trains leaving Washing
ton at 3:15 and 7:45 p. m. at Berry,
Upper Marlboro, Fischer, and Owings
Station. The road also was ordered to
discontinue, after June Is, 1914, the
practice of running mixed freight and
passenger trains
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
Unite Against Johnson.

LONDON, Aug. 2o-Vaudeville artists
and ministers have Joined hands in pro-
testing to the managers of a West End
music hall against the appearance Of
Jack johnson there next week. it be-
came known today. The ministers say
It will be Immoral" while the artists
say it will amount to "a degradation of
the music halls"
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
ALBERT +. BAYARD.

Albert F. Bayard. civil war veteran
and a clerk in the office OF the adju-
tant general, died yesterday at Mag
ara Falls, where he had gone on a
leave Of absence and will be buried in
Washington tomorrow. Funeral serv-
ices will be at IL o'clock tomorrow
The Washington times., 1913-08-20

Government service, as well as many
he knew in a purely social way. will
attend, and several will speak briefly
OF his life and work. In accordance
with telegraphed instructions from his
wife, the body Of Mr.. Plummer has
been cremated and the ashes sent to
her in San Diego
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
FRED GORDON PLUMMER.

A memorial service for Fred Gordon
Plummer, geographer of the Forest
Service, who died last Friday, will
be held at o'clock tomorrow after
noon in the Sunday school room of All
Souls Church, Fourteenth and L
streets northwest. His friends In the
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
DAVID BERNARD DEE.

The funeral OF David Bernard Dee,
twenty-one years old. whose death oc-
CURED yesterday at rs W street north
west, will be held Friday morning at
O'Clock. Mr.. Dee is survived by his par
epts, William ]. and Mary n. Dee.
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
Jack Rose to Aid Church.

SOUTH NoRwALK. Conn.,, Aug. ..
Jack Rose. gambler. stool pigeon Of
Lieutenant Becker. and chief witness at
the Rosenthal murder trial. Is 70 hep
the Christ Episcopal Church by lectur.
ing on the "Underworid."
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
Insane Cook Burns Four.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2o.-A crazed cook
in the home of Barthold A. Ludwig
poured hot fat on three women and a
baby, frightfully burning them.
The Washington times., 1913-08-20

The. Rev. and Mrs Merritt Earl. who
were in Ocean Grove, n. j., for a num-
Der of weeks. returned last night to
Congress Heights, where the Rev. Mr.
Earl is the pastor of the NJ. E. Church.
The Washington times., 1913-08-20

Misses Kate Harden and Naomi
Burch, of Maple View place, have gone
to Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1913-08-20

Mrs. Margery Jenkins, of U street, is
visiting in Hagerstown, Nd, where she
has been for some weeks
The Washington times., 1913-08-20

Monte Sanger, the steward for the
Government Hospital for the Insane,
has resumed his duties after an ab-
sence Of several weeks in Atlantic
City.
The Washington times., 1913-08-20
HIS CYCLE BURNS;
ANACOSTIANH HURT
Twisted Mass of Metal Found Good Hope Road Mystery
for Time-Boy Suffers From Eockiaw - Churches Hold
Lawn Fetes-Other News Items of Interest.

Workers Society of the Presbyterian
Church entertained church members
and friends on the lawns of the resi-
dence of Mrs. Robert P. Sowerbutts,
1909 Avalon Terrace, and Episcopalians
opened a lawn party, which will con-
tnue three evenings, on the church
lawn, in V street, near Thirteenth
street. where they have many booths
erected and a lot of amusement fea-
lures in progress.
John Henson, a driver of a delivery
wagon owned by a Washington firm,
was locked up in the Anacostia police
station by Policeman c. r. Brown, yes
terday afternoon for colliding with a
wagon in Nichols avenue. The wagon
injured in the collision is the property
of Arthur n. Chapman. a huckster. 1t
was damaged to the extent of $40
The Rev. George McCullough, a Bap;
tist minister from Tenleytown, will
preach at the Gorden Presbyterian
Church tonight. The Rev. William l.
Moore, who is filling the pulpit, has re-
turned to his home in North Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. ]. Williamson, of
St Elizabeth Heights; Mrs. Hattie
Nicholson, and Mrs. Carrie Emo, OF An
acostia, daughters of Mr.. Williamson,
and their children. Misses Ruth and
Myrtle Nicholson. and Miss Alma Emo,
left here today for Ocean Grove, N.
j., where they will remain during the
camp meeting exercises, which begin
Friday.
l. Co be go
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05

F. R. Johnson, employed in a Bos- ton bakery, is visiting relatives on Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
ON TRIAL FOR STABBINC AFFRAY
Anthony Rome Who Drove Knife Into Walter F. Capwels Back Thamesvie Last July Before Jury in Superior Court-State Rests Its Case and Defense Begins
Illustrated the Blows.

Attorney Shields went up on the stand with the prisoner and went through the motions of the assault with him. The attorney talked with the witness without using the inter preter and the states attorney called attention to this, so that Judge Greene directed the examination to proceed without the interpreter as far as possi- ble.
 Had a Big Head.
 To some of the questions asked by the states attorney on cross eXamina- tiOn the witness said he had such a big head a the time that he couldn't remember about using profane Ian guage when he got on the car but he related what was said between him self and Conductor Capweu and the conductors brother.
 The state attorney asked him if he wasn't telling a story that he had made up because he had had such a big head that he couldn't remember much of anything that had happened The accused insisted that he was tell ing the truth. He said that the knife was one he used in his work at the paper mill. He denied he had it in his hand when he went down the track ahead of the car. but said he had put 1t in his pocket.
 Just as court adjourned, shortly af- ter o'clock. Attorney Shields asked the accused if it was not so that the attorney had talked to him through an court and the prisoner answered Yes.
 Judge Greene adjourned court till 10 o'clock this morning.
 The Jury in the Case.
 The jury in the case is as follows: Martin E. Jensen. Patrick T. Connell. Richard A. Magner. Norwich; Charles H. Renjamin, Rensalaer w Holmes, Preston Elmer E. Pultz. Henry J.. Williams Lebanon: Daniel s. Guile, North Stonington: Merritt Austin, Bozrah; Louis H. Smith, Franklin; Charles A. Whitaker. Lisbon: William R. Darling. Salem.
 Weavers Were Fined.
 In the afternoon session of court the eight weaVers arrested last June dur ing the strike of the Brainerd & Arm strong company for riotlng and inter- fering with policemen on duty in New London during the strike were put to ple4. They all pleaded guilty of the charge of assaultlng and interfering with Sergeant Beebe. doing strike duty at the mill
 Confab Cathiea was fined $50 and costs and the remaining seven, George Hayck Mary Hayek, George Agem, Albert Nouray, Sadie Shop, Ida Tar- ina. Routh Ala and Roughala Hayck, were each fined S25 and costs. The costs, amounting to S12126, were di- vided among the eight,
 Sergeant Benjamin Beebe Patrol men James c: Sullivan, Joseph Damas, Thomas Riley, James D. Gaffney, Keeper Samuel Hyde were in court. They made up the detail doing duty at the time of the strike of the WeaV- CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05

ported all bills paid and a balance in the treasury. A vote of thanks to the associate members, about 20 in num- bers, for the part which they have taken in making the club possible, was passed, and il was voted to invite the associate members to visit the club quarters at their earliest convenience.
 It was decided to hold the regular meeting of the club on the first Mon day of each month. One new member was received, making a total of 75 active members up to the present. and it was voted to raise the initiation fee after the netx regular meeting
 The quarters have been painted in an attractive design and the floors and woodwork vanished. New furniture has been installed and rugs laid on the hardwood floor, The walls have been made attractive with q series of pie lures presented the club by Vice Presi- dent Harper and Thursday evening numerous vases of flowers added a bright touch to the appearance of the rooms.
 At the close of the business session a social hour was enjoyed and cigars donated by two local dealers were passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
MONA A SPECIFIC
 FOR STOMACH ILLS

Many people tr6 1t their house. dogs and other things in which they are interested with more thoughttulness than their stomachs.
 We take precautions against ire and other damage to property, but what care or thought do we give our bodies Almost none! Somehow we have an idea that our mortal frame will stand any abuse heaped upon it. so we go on tormenting it until it becomes defiant and rebels.
 little fire bell in the system always rings to sound the warning. We have an ache pain, bad taste in the mouth. or something out of the ordinary What is the cause Just this-been eating too much, too fast, or something that the overloaded and tired digestive or gans refuse to handle in the natural way.
 Be prepared for these warnings Mi-o-na Tablets are specific Tor stomach ills. Get a box today-al- ways keep them in the house--carry them when travelling take them at the first warning of stomach distress
 If you have that uncomfortable feel ing of fullness, if your stomach IS up set, tongue coated, head aches, you feel dizzy at times, and are irritable and depressed, beware-you are warned that the stomach and digestive organs are in rebellion. Do not delay. Take Mi-o-na at once-immediate relief is certain
 Remember-if not benefited Mi-o-na costs nothing always sold on money back plan at The Lee &o 0sgOod Go. and druggists everywhere. soc a large box.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
WEDDING.
Park-St StarGish.

A pretty wedding was solemnized in the Congregational church at Hanover at 12 o'clock noon Thursday, Sept. 4, when Miss Ruth Holden Standish and William George Park were united in marriage. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs Webster Standish and a descendant of Captain Miles Stand ish The groom is the son of eK-Sen- ator and Mrs. Angus Park of Hanover. The church was very pretttly deCOrat- ed in green and white Miss Jennie c. Gallup of Norwich give an organ re- cital before the ceremony.
 At the music of the Wedding March from Lohengrin the officiating clergy man preceded the bridal party to the altar. Next in ordr came the ushers Henry Smith of Hanover Robert Eadie, Frederick Eadie of Hanover and James w. Eadie, Jr., of Boston, cous- ins of the groom-the groom, accom- panied by the groomsman. Norman Standish, brother of the bride the flower girls, Miss Elizabeth Eadie Way, Miss Jean Selvie Peck. nieces of the groom, Miss Bernice Covel, Miss Rose Standish, cousins of the bride, and the bride, accompanied gy her counsin Miss Mildred Fenner as bridesmaid. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles H. Peck of Marshfield, Mass, assisted by Rev. NJ. J. B. Fuller of Hanover,
 At the close of the ceremony a re- ceptien was held at the home of the bride, The rooms were attractive in green, with pink and white.
 weddir~ breakfast was served, Numerous handsome gifts of silver cut glass. china, linen, furniture and pictures and checks expressed In a degree the high esteem In which the young people are held. A note was among the gifts for a library table, a chair and a fountain pen from the employees of the Airlie mills. of which Mir. Park Is superintendent and member of the firm. At the request of the employees who were desirous of witnessing the ceremony the mill was closed for a few hours.
 The groom's lift to the bride was a diamond and pearl brooch, to his grOomsman d sapphire Stickpin, to his ushers aQuamarine stickpins. The gift of the bride to the groom wa sa gold signet ring, to her bridesmaid a pearl pendant. The dress of the bride was satin with brocaded crepe de chine and duchess lace. She wore veil caught with lilies of the valley and carried 8 bouquet of lilies of the valley and orchids. Her travelling suit was blue, with hat to match The brides maid wore lace over green satin, with picture hat. She carried g bouquet of pink roSebuds.
 The mother of the bride wore gown of pale yellow crepe de chine, with bead trimmings. The groom s mother wore white satin, with pearl trimmings. 4 large number of rela- lives and friends were present from Boston Washington, Marshfield, Staff ford, New London, Dayville. East Glastonbury and New York
 The bride and groom left on their trip to Montreal. Quebec and the White mountains by automobile adim the usual shower of confetti and more than usual shower of good will for their future happiness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
Inuitad to Send Norwich paIeaatas.

Mayor T. c. Murphy has been re- quested by the Hon. Logan Waller Page president of the American Road Congress and director of the United States office of public roads ti name three delegates to attend the sessions of the congress al Detroit during the week of eptember 29, Rs the Fepfsent- atives of the city. In his letter to the mayor, President Page calls attention to the fact that practically every state highway commissioner will be present and take part in discussing the inn Portant problems Of road construction and maintenance, and that seRe of the foremost men in public life will devote their attention te the great question of national aid te read improvement in an endeaV6r t6 W6Fk cut policy which may be submitted to the cen gress eff the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05

John Grady of Central avenue has gone to Fitchburg. where he has ac- cepted woNk
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
MAYOR WILL WELCOME
 VISITING HOTEL MEN.
Party of About 100 Coming Fisre This
 Afternoon.

When the members of the New England Hotel Mems association come here this afternoon they are due to arrive at 5 o'clock at the municipal dock, coming up the river In Morton F. Plants power boats
 They will be met at the dock by H. B. Davenport and Joseph C. Bland of the Parker-D Davenport company, own CTS of the Wauregan house, and Clerk George M. Scott who are to represent the company in entertaining the visit ors Mayor T. c. Murphy is also to be on hand to give them welcome to the city. It is expected the party will number about 100.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05

Thomas Mckinley has returned tt Providence after visiting friends II GreeneVille.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05

Thomas Shahan has accepted a pO- sitop with Stoddard & Gilbert.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
NORWICH TOWN
Letters From Rev. E. H. Smith Tell of Summer Typhoens in China-EP worth League Rally Planned.

Letters just received from Rev. E. H. Smith of Ing -hok, China, speak of severe typhoons during the past sum mer when the rain drove like hailstones in it's severity. His family are all well, but they have not heard from home for long time the letters being probably interrupted by the revolution in Shanghai.
 The eFoochOw Messenger edited by Rev Mr. Smith was received here Thursday morning. It contained news of Rev Charles Storrs of Shaowu, China, who has relatives here. MT. StOrrs while on his furlough in this country visited Norwich Town and at one of the social gatherings of the First Congregational church gave an informal talk on Chinese subjects. On his way home he stopped in Foochow and attended the Gillett-Weed we'd ding
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
Mrs. Charles Patrick

The body of Della E. Bingham, widow of Charles Patrick of San Fran cisco, Cal, arrived in this city Thurs day afternoon and was taken in charge bv Church & Allen. Burial was in the family plot in Yantic cemetery and relatives accompanied the body to the grave.
 Mrs Patrick died in Worcester Sept. ? aged 62 years. She was the daugh- ter of Andrew R. and. Mary Elizabeth Pratt Bingham.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
THE POrtNOuSs Mitchell COMPANY. New
 Wash
 Goods

We are showing a complete line of New Wash Fabrics for Fall which includes all the newest fabrics and most desir- able colorings. We are par ticuIarly strong in fabrics de- signed for School Dresses. We invite you to come in and see the new goods. You will be under no obligation 10 buy. These few hints may be help full:
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
summer Vacation for Class ouer.

After a recess taken through the summer by the Citl Bible class for men at the Central Baptist church. Score tary Edward Y. Messinger has notified the members this week that Sunday is to be the time for them to convene again, and the plans are to make the occasion something special
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
NEW GINGHAMS

A complete showing of New Fall Ginghams in all the newest color combinations checks plaids and stripes for children's dresses-at Sc, 10c, 1212c and 25c a yard.f
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
Monster Tomatoes.

Nicholas Mueller. gardener for Will liam H. Shields. has on exhibition in the window of H. D. Rallion's grocery store on Broadway 8 platter of the largest tomatoes to be seen in Nor wich. They were grown by Mir. Muel- Ter in MT. Shields gardens on Wash ington street Mr. Mueller is also showing at MT Rallion's store several beautiful punches of Hamburg grapes cultivated by him in the greenhouses under his care