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The Washington times., 1913-01-29
PUBLIC IGNORED IN
MAKING RULES FOR
STREETS, SAYS MARK
Board of Trade Traffic Head
Orders Hearings on Matter
Tuesday Afternoon.

Asserting that repeated requests from
the Board of Trade, as well as from
other organizations and individuals
Tor herings on the new traffic regula-
tons. have been all but ignored by the
commissioners, particularly Commits
sioner Johnston. lie Roy Mark chair
man of the street traffic committee OF
the Board of Trade. has ordered public
hearings on the matter to begin in the
Board of Trade rooms Tuesday after
noon at . o'clock
! According to Mr.. Mark. the hearings
win probably be continued for three
days. as he has had requests from sew
eral persons to be allowed TO be heard.
II will be open to the public.
Mr.. Mark is severe in his condemn2-
ton of Commissioner Jobnston's conduct
In the matter.
Mr.. johnson told me, in the presence
of witness, that he would not let
draft before they were promulgated,
in order thatNthe Board of Trade, which
has stfidied the matter for some yearT,
might have an opportunity to offer sus-
gestions for the betterment of the reg
uiations." said Mr.. Mark.
confidently expected that he would
keep .Iis word about the matter, and
was very much surprised when / saw
the regulations printed in TIE Times
Since then, he has refused to grant
any hearings on the regulations. We
have serious objection to them. for sew
eral reasons. They are so long that a
great many drivers cannot or will not
read them undcrstandingly. They con-
tain regulations that are not traffic
regulations, but police regulations. such
as prohibiting anybody TO use sled,
except under certain conditions.
The regulations do not correspond
with the approved regulations in other
cities. and this is a fact OF great i'm
portance, because We have many driv-
ers from other cities who visit the Ma
tional Capital
But our chief complaint is that regu-
lations affecting the life and limb of
the entire citizenship of the District
was deliberately promulgated without
consulting, the wishes of the citizens at
all. even after Commissioner Johnston
had promised me he would show me
the regulations before they were pro-
mufgated."
Mr.. Mark said other things would be
brought out at the hearings that he
docs not care to discuss at the present
time.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.


Car robbers, who for some time have
been making Alexandria their headquar-
ters. but who were practically driven
out of business several months ago by
the force OF private detectives and
watchmen who were employed by the
railroads 20 protect the large number
Of freight cars which are transferred
betwee., here and Potomac yards, are
again at work.
Early yesterday morning they looted
freight car No. l1,g76, OF the Southern
railway while. it was being transferred
to the Southern railway from the WASH
ington and Old Dominion railway in the
vicinity of The Old Dominion Glass Com
psny's plant.
The robbery was net discovered until
late yesterday afternoon, when num-
her of wooden shoe cases were found
lying at the bottom Of an embankment
near the river. THE contents, consisting
OF about six dozen pairs of shoes, had
been removed and the thieves had EVIL
IDENTIFY made their escape by means Of a
beat.
Marks on the boxes showed that the
shoes had been shipped from Lynch
burg, consigned to merchants on the
Manassas branch of the Southern. As
the car had been sealed after ii had
been robbed it is not known in Alex
andria what other articles are missing.
and the railway authorities are making
an investigation.
1t is estimated by officials of the va
rious railway companies tnat more than
sl00, 600 has been stolen from freight cars
in the neighborhood of Alexandria
within the last two or three years.
Contrary to expectations the meeting
of city council last night was one
of the most peaceful that the
body has ever experienced since
the differences arose between the
two factions that are now in eX-
istence. All of the actions of the
members last night were carried by
unanimous votes. John Leadbeater was
unanimously elected a member Of COM
mon council from the first ward to sue
coed c. r. Yates. who recently re-
signed,
A number of measures in reference TO
street improvements were adopted, and
the following appropriations were made:
For paving Princess street, between st.
Asaph and Lee, distance of four
squares with cobblestones, 81, 7e0:; for a
cobblestone roadway on Pendleton
street. between. Washington and Pitt,
81 200; for the continuation of the north
west sewer, $3.50 In the board of
aldermen, lengthy statement was read
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
SPEED REDUCED BY
INCREASING CARS,
DECLARES MARBLE
New Schedule Seems to Have
Produced Desired 0iminu-
ton in Crowding.

Additional street car service on the
Mt. Pleasant and six other lines, which
began Monday is believed to be result
ing in the diminution OF crowding, al
though sufficient time has not elapsed
nor observations carefully enough made
for final, authoritative pronouncement.
Increasing the number of cars on
the Mt Pleasant line has diminished
the speed of cars sStd Secretary John
Marble of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, VINO also Is secretary OF
the District Electric Commission, but
more seats are provided for passengers.
so far as ] have observed since Mon-
day, men and women who aIG willing
to wait one, two or three minutes during
the morning and evening rush hours
may obtain seats. OF course IL either
IA man or woman insists on getting On
an already crowded car. no seat can
be found, and no human ingenuity can
find one for him or her.
"Motormen ought to be trained to go
faster and not to stop when their cars
exercised in this apd II must not be
done when another car Is not close
behind. Else women will be kept stand
Ing out Of doors too long.
With the number Of cars consider
ably increased on the Mt Pleasant and
other lines, diminution In speed Is in
evitable unless motormen go ahead
when their cars are FULL
1t Is an admitted fact that the public,
as well as motormen, must be trained
to observing full cars whiz by men and
women waiting for a car. Such per-
sons now almost always exhibit some
impatience in such situation even II
they can see another car. coming a
block away. Persons in q hurry often
prefer to stand in a crowded car than
sit in the next car.
The District Commission held a spe-
cial meeting last evening and worked
on its new rules and regulations for
operation and equipment. The subject
of ventilation was specially considered.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
Army and Navy
ARMY.

The following transfers at the request
of the officers concerned are ordered
First Lieutenant FRANK r. McNAR-
NEY, from the Sixth Cavalry TO the
Twelfth Cavalry.
First Lieutenant EDWARD A. KEYES.
from the Twelfth Cavalry TO the
Sixth Cavalry.
INRIDGE, Infantry. from Frank
fort, KY. 10 Lexington. Ky. and
take station at the latter place in
connection with his duties as in
spector-instructor of the Organized
Militia Of Kentucky.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
Illinois Central Road
Puts Ban on Passes

CHICAGO. Jan. 2s.-Employes Of the
Illinois Central railroad were notified
today by bulletins posted I'm all offices
and shops that on and after February 1
no more passes will be issued. Many
employees cannot afford to pay the sub
urban fares, IL Is said, and will be seri-
ously embarrassed by the new rule.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
Western Roads Are
Classifying Freight

Uniform classification of freight is be-
ing voluntarily made by Western rail-
roads. Without the prod" of Senator
Kenyon's bill for that purpose, the
House Interstate Commerce Committee
was told today. This was an objection
against passage Of the Kenyon bill
urged by Robert ". Collier. OF New
York, chairman of the traffic associa-
ton. and J. Z. Williams. of Chicago.
representing the railroads.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
Will Revise Constitution.

T 4 special meeting of the Connecticut
Avenue Citizens Association will be
held tonight for the revision OF its con-
stitutlon at the Assembly Hall. Upton
street, near Connecticut avenue.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
CurfeW Law Strict.

GENEVA, Jan. PA new curfew law
in the Canton Of Valais provides for the
arrest OF children on the streets after
: p. m, and 50-cent fine for the par
ents of the children apprehendcd.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
TEMPERANCE FOLK
WITHHOLD SUPPORT
FROM SENATORLEE
Demand to Know If He Favors
Their Cause Before They
Give Their Aid.

ROCKVILLE. Md, Jan. 29.-William
III. Anderson, superintendent of the
Maryland anti-saloon league, declared
In speech before meeting of the
Montgomery county anti-saloon league
in the Baptist church here, that unless
State Senator Blair Lee, of this county.
answers satisfactorily certain questions
propounded by the State league the
temperance people of the State would
have a candidate in the field for the
Democratic nomination for the United
States Senatorship, for which nomina-
ton Senator Lee Is a. candidate, and
that the temperance candidate would
sweep the State. He intimated that
Joseph p. Baker, of Frederick. might be
the candidate.
Lee Is Criticised.
Anderson \ severely criticised Senator
Lees course at the Iast session of the
legislature regarding the Statewide.
local option bill, and charged that the
senator went back on the temperance
people at n time which meant the de-
feat of the Statewide BILL He declared
that Senator Lee could not carry water
on both shoulders and that II he per-
propounded it will be construed as
meaning that he is not in sympathy
with the aims OF the temperance
workers.
Anderson said that there is every in
dication that Statewide local option
bill wiz be passed by the. next legisla-
ture. but declared that IL such law
IL not enacted then the fight for State
wide local option would be dropped and
campaign be made for Statewide pro-
hiDition.
Offers To Debate.
He challenged Senator Lee for joint
debate at any place and time that the
senator might select.
Preceding Mr.. Anderson's speech a
business session was held, at which a
committee, composed of Benjamin II.
Miller, Frank Higgins, and II. Wilson
Walker, was named to organize an
anti-saloon league among the colored
people Of the country.
The meeting unanimously adopted
resolution expressing the confidence of
the league in Superintendent Anderson
and urging the States representatives
In Congress to aid in the passage of
bills, now before Congress.
The meeting was attended by a large
number of temperance workers and
others from various parts of the coun-
try. DR.. John L. Lewis. OF Bethesda.
president of the league, presided.
The domestic infelicities OF Mr.. and
Mrs. F. s. Vincent, of Somerset
Heights. this county, eliminated yes
terday. when Mrs. Vincent came to
Rockville and swore out warrant
charging her husband with non-sup-
port. Later in the day he was arrest
ed and brought to-Rockville, and was
required to furnish bail for Mis- ap-
pearance in fhe police court here Fri
day for trial.
Mrs Sarah Beckwith. wife of Joseph
Beckwith, died Monday afternoon at
the home of her hister, Mrs. Thomas
near Rockville. aged fifty-six |
years. She had been i'll long while. |
She is survived by her husband and |
several sisters and brothers. Mrs. |
Beckwith was before her marriage a |
Miss Leizear. of Olney district, and was /
Of THE
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrived = Vermont. Michigan, South
Carolina, at Guacanayabo bay.
Sailed-G-l from Newport for New
York yard: Arethusa from Guanta-
namo for Port Arthur, Tex.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
NAVY.
MARINE CORPS.

MARINE CORPS.
First Lieutenant Il. II. DAVIS. etach-
ed Marine Barracks. Philadelphia. TO
navy yard, Washington, ID. c.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Mrs. Virginia Gunnei Scott. eighty
seven wears old. died yesterday at ne-
home in Bush Hill, Fairfax county. Her
funeral will take place tomorrow morn
ing at II o'clock and interment will be
made in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

window-smashirg, stone-throwing. or
long. wet and muddy hikes through
country lanes are not regarded as
efficacious methods Of suffragette pro-
cedure by May Irwin. the Coincidence
who is being besieged by the militant
army to ally herself to the cause.
Talk says the wholesome Mary,
talk. and more talk, Is the weapon
with which the sincere suffragette
should be armed. The earliest triumphs
of every political campaign / can recall
were based upon talk Oratory, il you
like; but at all events effective use of
words. Abraham Lincoln was heard
talking IN every cross-road Of Illinois
before the nation gave him any atten-
ton. What would have happened to
Roosevelt had he not been a talker?
Action comes with success and persist
ent and long-continued talk OF the right
kind will insure success"
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

oy henIE n. fIelu CHAIRMAN OF tle
finance committee, showing that the
city had spent over $4,000 on permanent
improvements during the past year.
Mrs. Laura V. Tatspaugh. widow of
w. II. Tatspauga. aged eighty years.
died last night a. 9 O'Clock at her resi-
dence, 106 South Fairfax street.
The funeral Of Miss Alice NJ. Graham
took place this afternoon from the resi-
conducted by the Rev. John L. Allison.
ID. D., pastor of the Second Presby-
terian Church, and the interment was
in the Presbyterian Cemetery. The pail
bearers were w. S. Grub. Elmer Thomp-
son, J. w. Monroe. John c. Graham.
Alfred Thomson, Harmon Roberts, and
David Hulfsh.
Mrs. Virginia Gunnel Scott. eighty
seven wears old. died yesterday at me-
funeral will take place tomorrow morn
ing at II o'clock and interment will be
made in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
A large audience was present at the
Elks' Auditorium last night to hear
Polk Miller and Col. Tom Booker in
their entertainment which was given
under the auspices Of Alexandria Lodge
of Elks.
(
final decree OF divorce was granted
Ruth f. Dent from Robert l. Dent, on
the ground of desertion. 1
After having faced Police Justice Ca
ton three times during the past ten
days, charged with petty larceny and
having escaped each time on account
of insufficient evidence. Eliza Taylor
was today found guilty of stealing
chickens from the residence of Mrs.
j. NJ. johnson. There was no mistake
this time. as Taylor was discovered IN
the hen house with the dead chickens
by his side. He was held for the action
of the grand jury.
Special services will be held at Trim.
ity NJ. E. Church tonight, when Mrs.
De Dier will sing.
The banquet of Sharps and Flats. the
amateur musical organization. will be
held tomorrow night at Sis at Lee
Camp Hall. George Evans. president OF
the club. will preside as toastmaster.
informal musical program will be given.
Miss Fannie Edwards, daughter Of
Mrs. Jennie Edwards and Thomas p.
Potter, were married last night at the
parsonage of the First Baptist Church
by the Rev. w. F. watson, d. d.
Miss Elizabeth Lacey, daughter of
Mrs. Richard Lacey, and Amos F. Cliff,
were married TODAY by the Rev. w. r.
Watson. d. D., after which they left |
for New York on their wedding trip.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

a large audience was present at the
Elks' Auditorium last night to hear
Polk Miller and Col. Tom Booker in
their entertainment which was given
under the auspices of Alexandria Lodge
of Elks
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Miss Fannie Edwards, daughter of
Mrs Jennie Edwards. and Thomas p.
Potter, were married last night at the
parsonage of the First Baptist Church
by the Rev. w. F. watson, d. d.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Miss Elizabeth Lacey, daughter of
Mrs. Richard Lacey, and Amos F. Cliff.
We're married TODAY by the Rev w. r..
Watson. d. D., after which they left
for New York on their wedding trip.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

The banquet Of Sharps and Flats. the
amateur musical organization. will be
held tomorrow night at Sis at Lee
Camp Hall. George Evans. president OF
the club, will preside as toastmaster.
informal musical program will be given.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
ROBBERS BUSY
IN ALEXANDRIA
Six Dozen Pairs of Shoes Are Latest Loot Obtained by Gang
. Which Is Working Virginia Towns
Railroad Yards.

by Henry X. Field, chairman of the
finance committee, showing that the
city had spent over $4,000 on permanent
improvements during the past year.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

In the corporation court today, a
final decree OF divorce was granted
Ruth f. Dent from Robert l. Dent, on
the. ground of desertion.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
Soc Gray Whip
cord, zsc.

36-iuch Gray Two
toned Whipcord. nice
for one-piece dresses
Only a limited guam
tity. so be prompt.
Worth soc. Tomorrow
only. Special, C0o
per yd- ........... Ss'~
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Special services will be held at Trim
ity NJ. E. Church tonight, when Mrs
De Dier viii sing.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Mrs. Laura V. Tatspaugh, widow of
w. II. Tatspaugh. aged eighty years.
died last night az 9 O'Clock at her resi-
dence, 106 South Fairfax street.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
Three Dress Goods Specials-Bie BarsaiJ


Half-wool Shepherd
Checks, in brown and
white. gray. and white
and green and white.
Only . few pieces.
Hurry. Worth 40c.
Cleanup price
tomorrow. per 10p
yd- .....s....,-... -"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-03
ARC LIGHTS ARE
TO Be ABOLISHED
Tungsten Lights Will Be
Used Instead-Expect to
Save $1,000 a Year

Upon recommendation of Light In
speetor Higgins, tungsten lights are
to be installed for street lights in all
parts of the city as a substitute for
arc lights. Mr.. Higgins estimates that
over $1,000 annually will be saved in
light bills, although 16 more lights will
be installed than at present.
The decision to change from arc to
tungsten lights was arrived at by the
inspector after careful survey of the
city, examining and keeping watch on
the Sights as they burned after dark
Many tungsten lights are now being
used by the city. There are many arcs
however, and these are to be done
away with entirely. Mr.. Higgins made
the recommendation after being re-
quested by the commission to look over
the situation and see what he could do
1t Is stated that the service of the
tungsten is just as good and in some
ways better than the arc lights and
that though 16 more lights are being
installed, the city makes a good saw
ing in light bills. Poverty" says the
philosopher, teaches economy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-03
HARDING DIRECTOR
IN UNITED GAS CO.
New Owners of Birming-
ham Property to Meet in
Hartford December II

When the directors of the United Gas
in Hartford, Conn, there will be elected
as member of that board w. P. G. Hard
Ing of the First National bank. Infor-
nation to this effect, which will be graf
flying to Mr.. Harding's friends here, was
given out in New York and Birmingham
yesterday.
The United Gas. it is recalled, has ar
ranged to take over a majority of the
American Cities Electric company stock
which company owns in several southern
cities the street railways and gas prop
critics. OF that number the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company is
one of the most valuable and prosperous.
The new operations under the admins
tration of the United Gas and Electric
company will be handled without the
guiding hand of Ford, Bacon & Davis, en-
gineers of New Orleans, with whom a
break was effected some time ago. 1t is
said that the Alabama Power company
participated in that break to a consider
! able extent.
The new directors will include. it is
said, the following: Mr. Harding of Bir
mingham, George w. Bacon of New York
John Cannon of New Orleans, A. II. Wig.
gins of New York, A. j. Hemphill of New
York, F. M. Kirby of Wilkesbarre, Frank
! A. Sayles of Pawtueket, r. Lancaster VIII.
liams of Baltimore. Frank V. Hayne OF
New Orleans and S. u. Mitchell of New
York.
The selection of Mr.. Harding one
of the directors of the big corporation is
the first time in the history of that
concern that a southern financier not al
lied with street railway interests has been
chosen Mr.. Harding, however, has a ma
tional reputation as a financier and bank
er, and his selection is looked upon local
ly as a step of unauestioned wisdom by
the United Gas officials.
It will be recalled that large party of
the officials of that concern We're here
a short time ago looking over the local
situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-03
NEW INDUSTRIES
NO LONGER EXEMP7
Ordinance Relieving Them
OF Paying Taxes Repealed
by Commission

The ordinance granting exemption
from taxation of new industries and
factories for the first 10 years of their
eNisPnce was unanimously repealed by
the city commission yesterday No in
dieation of the action was given out
until city Clerk Ryall read the re-
pealing ordinance and the three COM
missioners voted aye"
The commissioners stated later there
was nothing to say about it, except
that the poverty of the city demanded
the step. 1t is merely another incident
in their retrenchment policy. They state
they realize the city needs new fac
tories and industries and all that, but
until the city is in better financial
shape every man will have to bear the
burden of city government, no matter
whether he is a newcomer of not.
The repeating of the ordinance is
expected to bring into the city con-
siderable funds from taxes on new con-
Germs which heretofore have been ex-
empt. The commissioners state that they
want to encourage new industries here
and offer inducements for such to come
here, but that financial inducements
such as the one in question cannot be
offered until the abyss in the city
treasury had been somewhat bridged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-03
IN BANKRUPTCY COURT
Hearing of Webb Livery Co. Case
Continued Until Tomorrow


Judge Dryer referee In bankruptcy,
appointed T. c. Buckshaw receiver for
the Five Points Pharmacy yesterday
morning. Voluntary petition in bank
ruptcy was filed Monday afternoon, the
schedule showing the liabilities to be s11,-
705.47, and the assets sS,6s679. Receiver
Buckshaw will continue the business of
the concern.
The hearing of the Webb Livery COM
pany bankruptcy case was continued un-
til Thursday morning at 1890 o'clock,
owing to the absence of witnesses j. T.
Webb. an official of the bankrupt con-
cern. stated at a former hearing of the
case that he had lost certain sums OF
money In gambling houses. Judge Dryer
summoned a number of men alleged t.
have knowledge of gambling conditions
before him yesterday. In order to cor.
roborate or discredit the statements o.
the bankrupt,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-03
WATTS POSTPONES
TRIAL OF NEGROES

A number of negroes charged with car
breaking were brought before Judge
Watts yesterday, but hearing was post
poned as some of the principle witnesses
were not present In answer to ques-
tions, two of the negroes, Robert Thorn
ton and Will McDaniels, stated in the
presence of Judge Watts and Assistant
District Attorney Charles Kemper that
the police officers who arrected them mad
beaten them with the buckle end of a
belt and tried to make them confess
they We're guilty. 1t was suggested that
the United States district attorney look
into the matter as to whether an Of
fense of interfering with a United States
prisoner had been committed. Both ne
groes claim they are innocent of the
charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-03

/ has taken place among the same class of
employees However, 1t is generally ac-
cepted as true that the skilled workmen,
the steel plant employees. miners and
such workers are as yet undisturbed. The
company eontemplates eeasng operations
at the steel plant for one week during this
month. That is invariably the rule during
the Christmas holidays. In the interim
necessary repairs will be made.
The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company has no plan to cease any of its
mine operations either coal or ore 1t is
generally understood that the amount of
time earned in these operations has been
.educed slightly from the maximum at
tained in more active periods which is
also true of the steel plant where the
nen are permitted to work less than for
nerly on account of desire to extend OPP
,rations.
1t may be stated that the Tennessee
'oal Iron and Railroad company execu-
i've officers are somewhat optimistic.
hey cannot see any change In the con-
litions during the recent weeks, and be-
eve that general conditions appear as
right If not brighter than some weeks