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The Washington times., 1914-08-29
5000 Water Meters
To Be Installed Soon

Plans are being made by the Water
Department of the District for the in
stallat!on of 5.000 water meters in the
area between X street and Florida ave-
nue.. North Capitol and Seventeenth
streets northwest.
This will bring the number of meters
in service in the District to a total Of
S0Oo The work will begin in about
two weeks. Owing to scarcity Of
funds, the Wtaer Department. which Is
self-supporting. will undertake no large
jobs this year. Tho department ended
the last fiscal year. with A balance of
ss1N, which will he used in keeping up
the service wherever necessary. The
building of the new pumping station.
and the erection Of two water towers in
AnaCostia depleted the departments
funds Next year, II sufficient funds
are available. II is planned to install
n new engine in the BRYANT street pump
ing station, the estimated cost Of which
is 100000.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

chaplain. and Mrs. Joseph ". Ktns-
ley, color bearer.
Yearly the national convention.
known as the General Court. of the
organization is held in Washington
at the Raleigh Hotel. May 13. the an
niversary of the founding of James
town, Va. was selected as the day
on which to hold this general court.
The Daughters corresponds to the
mems order Of Founders and Patriots.
The genealogies submitted for men,
bershtp in both these organizations
Is put to rigid test These investi-
cations have resulted in making the
records Of the organization highly
authentic. and they are so regarded
by genealogists.
The national organization has
about 700 members and about thirty
are enrolled in the District chapter.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29
of Founders and
Patriots of America Has
Rigid Rules of Admission for
Candidates.
lust Trace Descent Along Two
Lines. That of the Mothers
Family and That of the
Fathers.

One OF the most rigid patriotic
ocieties, in point of admission to
membership, is the National So
|ietr of the Daughters Of Founders
fn1 Patriots Of America.
The founders of this organizd-
lin7 planned to limit its member
|hip BY requiring descent to be
hoWn through a direct line of the
parent on which descent is claimed.
This organization nom is repre-
Ferted in twelve States. Its yearly
Be 7erd court is held in Washing
to- on May IS, anniversary of the
fou7ding Of jamestown, Va.
By J. R. HILDEBRAND.
The National Society Of Daughters
q Founders and Patriots of Ameri-
r erects no monuments. constructs
n memorial buildings. holds no pub
lI0 celebrations. 1t adheres to its
imary purposes of furnishing for
al the large libraries of the country
'rs yearly book containing the gen.
eslogy Of newly admitted members.
Because Of the rigid terms of ad-
Mission to this organization these
t0oks have a peculiar interest for
genealogical students. For members
e admitted only on proof of di-
rect descent along two lines. that
~ the mothers family or the
fsther's. Back Of these tVo parents
the line can not be shifted from
one side Of the family TO another;
that is If Smith is q mothers maiden
name. the descent must be estab-
ished by direct lineage through the
s NTH family.
Was Formed In This CiCy.
The national body had its incep-
ton in Washington. Miss Eugene
Washington. Of the family of George
Washington. Mrs. Henry V. Boyn-
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

en- or women who spend a part Of
their time here. Mrs. William Van
Zandt Cox is president; Mrs. John
J. Myers vice-president: Mrs. Thad-
deus NJ. Jones. recording secretary;
Mrs. Noble Newport Potts, cores
ponding secretary; Mrs. Peter Parry
Pealer. national registrar; Mrs. Will
liam NJ. Hanney. treasurer; Mrs.
Cora Bacon Foster. historian: Mrs.
Alexander H. Semmes. chaplain,
and Mrs. Charles Edward Brown,
color bearer.
Officers OF the District chapter:
Mrs. Henry a. Beach, president. Mrs.
Francis a. St. Clair. vice-president;
Mrs. Gaus NJ. Brumbaugh. recording
secretary; Mrs. c. NJ. Brown. cores
ponding secretary: Mrs Carrie Kirk.
treasurer; Mrs. Stephen J. Murphy,
historian; Mrs. Edom L. Whitney.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

ton and Mrs William L. Mason
were the founders. These women
launched the organization in May.
1898. in Washington. II became the
first society to send supplies to the
field hospitals to nurse soldiers in
jured in the Spanish-American war.
The society soon spread to other
States 1t was then decided that but
one chapter was to be organized in
each State Now twelve States are
represented in addition to the chap
ter in the District. The District
chapter was formed in 1905. ten years
after the organization of the Ma
tional body.
Present officers of the national or
ganiza ation are all Washington wom-
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Marine Darby. at the fair here yes
terday afternoon, q drink of gin.
Suits have been filed in the circuit
court here as follows: J. Tyson & Son
against Albert c. Hargett. on note
Blamberg Brothers against Charles e.
King. on account: Dfckelman Manufac-
turing Company against B. Wine & Co.
on account; William II. Riley and 9TH
ers against William W. Riley and 9TH
ers for partition Of land; Sarah A.
Wright against George b Mullen 4
Co, for injunction.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29
Drop Officers Name.

Announcement has been made at ~ 70
War Department that the name "4
ieut Fielding L. Poindexter. Z. : a. a..
retired. has been dropped from the roXs
q the army for failure TO respond
~ourt martial charges. LieutenaIS
PoindeXter's pay had been stoppe1
rreviously in 8 vain efrort TO induce NM
TO communicate with the department.
Pondexter served as volunteer during
the Spanish war and later was made
Z lieutenant OF coast artillery.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29
ROCKVILLE.

Isaac Lobe Streus. who is seeking the
Democratic nomination for United
States Senator to succeed Senator John
Walter Smith, has announced that he
Will address the Democrats OF the
county at several points next Tuesday.
In the morning at half-past 10. he will
speak at Rockville, al and 80 in the
afternoon. he will speak at Pooles-
vile. and Barnesville. respectively; at
6 p. m. he will speak at Gaithersburg,
and at p. m. at kensington.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29
AnacoStia, Rockville

the home of Charles r. Burr, presi-
dent, in Valley street, to make plans
for appearance before the utilities COM
mission next Thursday, when a hearing
will be held concerning street railway
matters
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

S24 .oo to Detroit and Return. Balti-
more and Ohio. Aug 2s to 30, valid until
Sept. Is Account G.. A R. Usual stop
overs.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29
TIMES TALKS ON THRIFT
No.5--W What Class Do You Belol

What class you will belong to rests with you
If you wisely cultivate the thrift habit and save
regularly you will soon have fund that will enable
you to indulge in thousand things that are now ap-
parenty out of your reach.
After all the saving habit amounts to lust this
the systematic elimination of useless needless ex-
pense and the diverng of the money thus saved and
accumulated toward the purchase of bigger, higher,
more enjoyable things that only the man with money
saved can afford.
When you come to think it over haven't you
spent lot of money foolishly-without any tangible
results to show for it,
If you add the total that this money has amount
ed to in the last few years wouldn't you be in posi-
ton to secure something of real value, something you
really want'
You would be in that position had you started
your bank account few years back AS you didn't
the time to start is right now. Open your account
today and add to it regularly.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

The Rev Samuel r. White. Of the
Baptist Church. offiCiated at the mar
riege here of Bruce c. Cornwell, TWEEN
ty-seven. and Miss Tiola Elliott. TWEEN
tv-three. both Of Walkers chapel. Va.
the home OF the minister being the
scene of the ceremony.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Jack Brown. colored. of Washington.
is under arrest here on charge of
violating the local option law. II is
claimed that he sold TO Deputy Sheriff
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

S,.oo--Atlantic City and Return. Spe-
cial Pennsylvania railroad excursion
next Sunday. August 30. Train leaves
JrniUn Station $40 4 "A. Only - %
|, round trip Last Of the season. -Advt
The Washington times., 1914-08-29
Atlantic CITY Excursion.

Lest Sc excursion Of the season next
Sunday via Pennsylvania Railroad. Spe-
cial train leaves Union Station 6 40 A. N.
. long day at the shore-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Next Wednesday the tournament and
6all for the benefit Of s.. Johns Church.
Broad Creek. Nd. will ne held at thS
church hail there and IN the grove.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Inc executive committee of the Citi-
zen Association met last night at
The Washington times., 1914-08-29
WILL DEDICATE NEW
CHAPEL NEXT WEEK
for St. Mary's Church,
Alexandra, Is Nearing Com
pietion.

ALEXANDRIA. Aug. 2s.-The new
Hiding Of s.. Rita Chapel Of St
iary's Catholic Church. which is near
z completion at Mt. Ida. will be in
rmally dedicated next week. The ex-
: date has not heen decided upon
ending the turning over the building
% the church authorities by the CON
actor. The ded!catorv services will be
ndUcted by the Rev. II ] Cutler,
-ctor Of 81. Mary Church 1t is ex-
ected that the church building will b.
ed for the first time on next SUNDAY.
= ne formal dedication will be on sun
y. October Is The RI. Rev D, J.
Connell, bishop Of The Diocese ~
chmond. assisted by q number of
ssts from WASHINGTON. will conduct
ceremonies.
The new building has been erected =,
cost Of $1,000 It Is nuilt Of brick
d concrete and is handsome struc-
re
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Mrs Kate Waller Barrett. president Of
National Council Of Women. return
z TO her bungalow al Cape Henry last
.ght and will shortly lea'e for an
,.Tcnded rrjp in New England
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Paving of Lee street between King
d Queen streets Was ordered a.
ecial meeting Of the aldermen TODAY
qe new paving will be Of v:trified
~:ck with a seven foot concrete side
alk on both sides. The ordinance was
p ssed by the lower board Of council
-eral weeks ago. One third Of the
81 will be borne BY the abutting prop
~ owners
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Fu,eraI services for Miss HuIda =.
.enhenson were held this afternoon
on the residence. Z1 South Lee street,
I'd we're conducted by the FeN. t,d-
ar Carpenter, rector OF .ftae Fps,
oaI Church. 1nterment "es N he'hsl
{ rrcferE
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

-ivty members Of the Alexandria IRE
.-.rtnenr who have been attending
20 convention Of the State Flremen' :
-sociation. in Portsmouth, returned
me this morning on the steamer
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

The Declaration of independence sets forth the
truism that all men created free and equal. But
this equality begins and ends at brth-from that time
on constant striving makes perpetual equality i'm
possible.
Some men succeed-others fa-some men rise
above the station in life to which they were born
others fall below it.
Are You Standing Still or
Are You Progressing?
1t depends entirely upon yourself What man
wants and plans for he usually gets.
The surest stepping stone to success is a growing
bank account.
1t is the greatest accelerator of progress known to
the business world 1t places its possessor above the
who is content to live from payday to payday.
puts him into the capitalist class, where he can
command instead of obey.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29
ANACOSTIA.

Complaints nave been mace during
the last several days relative to street
car service. especially as to the chang
ing Of routes after a car leaves here.
On all cars are signs which indicate
whether it is to GO by way Of center
market or Union Station. Some signs
have changed before they reached First
and E streets southeast. II is believed
the change must BE- due to failure of
conductors to place the proper sign
when leaving the waiting station in
Anacostia
Mr.. and Mrs William E Weigle. of
" street. left Yesterday for Atlantic
City.
The altar boys OF st. Teresa Church
are planning a lawn fete.
Charles Creamer has taken out a per-
mt 10 improve his premises at Anger
avenue and Bruce place E NJ. Fast
naught VIII erect one-storv brick ad-
clt!on to his premises at "224 Pennsvl-
Van:a Avenue II. NJ. Jenkins will i'm
prove his home, while Annie Thomas
has permission To build front portion
and otherwise improve premises at 2G22
Nichols avenue
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Owing n the absence OF }. II. Har,
.nston Chairman 5 Of the bazasr com.
aIttee Of the loyal order Of Moose
e meeting II Of the ladies committse .
hich was scheduled for last n!sh,. wa;
'cstponed until next FrldaE hlshl
" nen a chairman Of the LADIES com
nittee will be elected.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Harry 3 Quinn, chairman OF the ne ke-
Ibncsn city committee. who mas peen
sr!ously Ill al the Alexandra Hospioa''
flowing q fall is rapidly recoNeII"s'
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

The altar boys OF ST. Teresa Church
are planning a lawn fete.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs William E Weigle. of
" street. left yesterday for Atlantic
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06
French Hospitals lnadeouate

London, Nov. 2.-The hospital ac.
commodations in northern France are
insufficient to cope with the number
OF wounded being received, according
10 medical correspondent of the
Times. Writing from Boulogne. the
correspondent says: THE hospitals
are full but the stream of wounded
continues and will continue. The plain
facts are that the hospital accommo-
dations in northern France are INSULT.
cient. The policy Of shipping as many
Wounded as possible to England is be.
.ng pushed to dangerous extreme"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06
No Balloons That Cav.

When Dickson, not yet four years
old, ran in TO ask his mother if he
could buy a balloon she replied: Il
can't let you buy one today, for
haven't any change" A minute or
two later he was heard calling at
the top Of his voice: Balloon man,
balloon man." to the man who was by
that time we'll past the house. He
turned and came into the yard and
up to the porch, expecting, OF course,
to make n sale, when Dickson said:
balloon man, my mother hasn't any
change today."-Chicago Tribune.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Charles NJ. Schwab has returned
from Europe with orders for s5. 600 oo0
worth OF supplies to be shipped to the
belligerents. That should last them
at least one forenoon, If there Is not
much going on that day.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

At medical convention In Penn.
sylvania one of the speakers adyo-
cated the use OF sterilized tissue M.
per through which to kiss. But while
even money greed may be satisfied
with promises TO pay on paper, true
ioy1 will accept kisses on paper never
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Secretary Garrison has recommend.
cd that the annual army-navy football
game be abandoned. Couldn't he and
Secretary Daniels get together and
arrange for a tiddledywinks tourna.
ment TO take its place?
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Worcester professors definition
OF a Mexican cientjhco is a scientist
in government fer the benefit of him.
self. There are such politicians in
the United States, but it is probably
exceedingly complimentary to the Mex.
ican class.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

A confirmed crouch is the man who
VIII come back from his vacation and
complain that the cat he left with the
nextdoor neighbor isn't as fat as when
he went away.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

1t VIII be noted that the press agent
OF the well-known opera or theatrical
star merely allows his principal to be
almost shot as spy, humanely draw.
Ing the line at the shedding of evor
stage blood.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

A Pennsylvania doctor has issued
directions for a eugenic kiss. There
would be no use in explaining It. as it
10 bound to be a failure. ANYWAY
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Quite number of the names OF
places mentioned in the war dis
patches look like typographical errors.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

After man has read page full OF
contradictory war news it's a relief To
turn to the sporting page The dope"
there can be relied on.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Mushroom hunters should never give
toadstool the benefit of the doubt.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Machine made war is not less grue.
some than the old-fashioned hanc-
made kind.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

The surest way of getting along
win your wife's relatives Is to live
as far from them as possible
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Wearing a smile may be all right
We would not dare say 1t isn't-but 1t
Is sure to stir up lot Of curiosity.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Having faith In Providence, We be-
lieve that poets are self.made.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

The only time some people sympa-
thize with the under dog is when it
is their own pup that is getting licked.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

In one way or another something
desirable might be accomplished by
imposing war tax on the tango.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Wild oats are not all sown in the
dark Of the moon.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Perhaps that last wild pigeon went
10 Keep company with the European
dove Of peace.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

According to one OF the war ayia
tors, they have to fly high in order to
De safe Yes, and then they are not
disgustingly safe.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Those who claim that nature never
MADE a mistake should explain the
existence OF the man who wears a
feather in his hat
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

A correspondent wants to know the
proper refreshment to serve at a
pinochle party. Why, pigs feet. of
course.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

we rear that those who are object.
Ing to the hoopskirts are but paving
the way for their return.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Deep down in her heart every WON.
an thinks she Is not too old to play
with dolls If she wanted 10.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

BE sure you are right and then go
hhead; or 20 until somebody attacks
your left wing
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

"Oratory is a gift" declares an ex-
change. Huh! We thought it was a
curse.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

why Is it that people look with
suspicion on a man who is a good
fisherman?
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

1t looks as II fewer aviators are
killed during war than during peace.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

But sometimes if there wasn't love
at first sight there wouldn't be any
at all
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

The Houston Post thinks a wedding
supper is incomplete without onions.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

We would like to know why it IS
that comfortable things are never
stylish?
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Curiously enough, an army flies
when one Of its wings has been shat.
tered.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

Man proposes but the censors fire.
quently blue pencil everything.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

A new use for the aeroplane. 1t Is
found to be a sure help 10 elopers.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06
N1cCOOk.

Saiem, ). d., Nov 3.-Specia,. No
COOK sives Johnson 100 majority.
Grant.
M'inank, ). d.. Nov. 3.-Spec;a,. I,
ou, OF "a precincts in Grant county
srGs srTGe nGrh9 % a. McCarter l61. Rich
yo~,,' ~ puTke S22, Johnson 2OS.
son All, King 162, Packard IL
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06
Faithful.

An Indiana automobilist was taken
seddenly i'll with acute indigestion,
and his car was left by the curb over
night. His bird dog. which usually
accompanied him on his journeys, in
sisted on keeping guard over the car
until the next day, when 1t was taken
to a garage. The dog seemed to
know that greater responsibility de-
volved upon him through his masters
illness.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06
Friendship.

"A friend loveth at all times and is
q brother born for adversely. Book
OF Proverbs.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-11-06

DeHVeT' CoIO., Nov. 3.-George
garrison, republican, defeated former
senator Thomas NJ Patterson. demo
crat, IN the race for the governorshir
or Colorado, accord ng to incomnlero
returns received up to II: so O'Clock To-
hight The contest over the stata.
VIDE prohibition amendment still wa,
VINO recently was graduated from m =.
University of South Carolina He wac
taken TO hospital and surgeons wara
brought from Columbia on snoc;al
,raln. They said ton ght that WattS
mad fighting chance for life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-28
RELAY RACES GALORE
AT FORDHAM GAMES
NOtables of Track TO Get a Final
Workout Before Indoor
Championships.

Many OF the athletes who will compete
In the indoor championships at Madison
Square Garden on Monday will take their
final workouts in the Fordham University
games at the list Regiment Armory to-
night. Meyer. Idppincott. Hal Holland.
Meredith. Halpin. Kolehmainen. Hedlund
and many others will be on the honor
marks when the games commence, and a
night OF real sport is in prospect
Those who revel in relay races will be
more than satisfied, for half a dozen are
on the programme. or chief interest IL
the race for the Fordham cup. in which
the teams OF the New York Athletic Club.
the Boston Athletic Association and the
Irish American Athletic Association will
measure strides. In this contest last year
tho Boston team defeated the Irish Amer
leans by inches in one of the greatest
races ever Witnessed. In the other events
for clubs and schools some OF the fastest
teams in the district will compete