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The Washington times., 1914-08-06
POLICE DEPARTMENT
FORMS VICE SQUAD"
win Watch Places Suspected
Since Enforcement of Ken
yon "Red Light" Law.

Washington is to have n vice squad.
This announcement was made today
by Major Richard sylvester. superin-
tendent of police. who said that SergI
John Cats, of Nc. l precinct. had been
selected to head the new branch Of the
department. which will be known Offi':i-
a,,ly as the moral squad. Members
Of the squad will report direct to head
quarters and will work under personal
supervision Of Major sylvester. They
viii commence work within the next
few days.
Urder him Sergeant Cats will have
two women detectives and four plain
clothes men.
Establishment of the squad is said
tc be The outcome of conditions which
have resulted from the enforcement of
the Kenyon red light law, and which
require the attention Of 4 special de-
tail of police who will devote their en-
tirc time to the work.
Commissioner Siddons, who has gen.
cTal supervision of the Police Depart
inert, recently made = tour of certain
streets in different parts OF the city
which convinced him that there was
NEED of a moral or vice" squad.
The matter WAS taken up with Ma jor
Sylvester, and il was decided to use
Two police matronS with the plain
clothes men for this work Under the
laht appropriations Dill. the police ma
trons are given full power to make ar
rests and perform other police duties
Major Sylvester said that the work of
the squad would not be primarily to
enforce the Kenyon law, as this comes
directly under the District Attorney s
office. Special attention, he said, would
he paid to apartments. dwellings, ho-
tells, and other places suspected of be-
ing conducted as disorderly houses
Attention also will be given to the
sters and motion picture houses. A
strict supervision of the motion picture
theaters will be kept by the squad.
Restaurants. so-called summer gardens
and palm gardens, where men and
women are served intoxicating drinks
also will be closely watched.
The Washington times., 1914-08-06
Odd Fellows in Rally
At Pen Mar Park TOday

Washington is we'll represented today
at the reunion of Odd Fellows of the
District of Columbia, southern Penn
sylvania. Maryland, and the Virginias
at Pen-Mar Fark. Md. The affair prom
ises to eclipse any annual gathering of
the organizations ever held on the
mountain side.
Congressman John Wesley Bryan. of
Washington, will be the orator of the
day. He is a past grand master of the
order and a leader in the ranks OF the
organization.
The Rebekah lodges of Washington
have also SEM a large delegation to the
reunion. as well as many of the Patri.
archs Militant lodges. Special eXcur.
sion rates have been made by the rail-
roads for the occasion. and hundreds
are taking advantage of the occasion to
visit the famous mountain resort dur
ing the day.
The Washington times., 1914-08-06

nations OF Europe are precipitated
in war. we cannot tell exactly
what the effect will be on our finan-
cial situation. We shall need
tremendous amount of money. At
a rough guess / think that we shall
be over the rush in fifteen days"
Employees are being recalled from
leave, the half-holiday on Saturday
is rescinded and Sunday will be
utilized for work. Two hundred
additional people were taken on yes
terday, and today 100 plate printers
and their assistants were added.
Three shifts work all through the
twenty-four hours. so that the place
is not unused for a minute during
the day in complying with the reQui-
sitions from the. Secretary of the
Treasury.
The director declares that the de-
mand for cash will not be so great
when the Stock Exchange opens and
business men again transact busi-
ness through the exchange of notes
and securities
The Washington times., 1914-08-06
14E:&aaAhNS
fDGGIoo'EE
Weather Forecast-Fair tonight and
Friday; somewhat warmer Friday.
Condition of Potomac-Clearing.
Wind-Southeast to south.
High Tide-8:I5 a. m.-8:43 p. m.
Low Tide-2:I7 a. m.-2:52 p. m.

A number of Washington fishermen
have taken trips to Harpers Ferr"
within the last few days, to try the
bass fishing for which the locality
is famous. Unfortunately, the condi-
ton of the water was unsatisfactory
as both the Shenandoah and Poto-
mac were clouded.
Roth rivers aTv low at this tina of
year and il is possible to wade the
Potomac at almost any poins above
the bridges.
Island Park. an extensive picnic
place. which lies in the Potomac
about a mile above Harpers Ferry.
leads out into the river by seri ss
o. rocky lodges. The curren. is
rather swift and the eddy below the
rocks are the haunts of the bass.
Small catches were made, but the
Place gives every indication OF having
fish there and at a better time, II Will
prove well worth trip.
According to the fishermen who re-
side there, the Shenandoah offers
better sport than the Potomac. On
Sundays, sportsmen may fish the Fo-
tcmac, but as the portion of the
Shenandoah Immediately in the vi
cinity of Harpers Ferry lies in West
Virs inia. Sunday fishing Is prohibited
and a fine of s25 stares the vioIator
OF the ordnance in the face
LaRue, a shoemaker of the tow n,
has a number of boats for hire TO
fishermen. In addition, ne has a
choice variety of live bait always
The Washington times., 1914-08-06

The following places bear the reputa-
ton OF being good fishing grounds: ~
The Parlor," a pool above Boiling
Rock, straight nut from Fletcher's The
water is deep and swift, and the pool
bears its name because tns fish are
known to congregate there. CD Middle
Rock. above the Chain Bridge. IL is
we'll to arrange to a. have a boat taken
up on the flood tide. as II is impossible
to make headway against an ebb tide.
(3) THE Hens and Chickens" off the
point of the powerhouse near Fletch-
er's; water 40 to so feet deep and very
swift. Care must be exercised. % near
the ladder, at the Chain Bridge, op-
posite the branch on the virginia side
(5) Opposite the point of Analostan Is
land, along the bend Of the river Water
about thirty feet deep. 90 Near the
Thurston steel plant. at junction Of Po-
tomac and Eastern Branch. GD The IT,
dal Basin. Boats and bait may be OBJ
tanned at the Speedway boathouse, at
the western end of the basin. Gs) The
DYKE between Alexandria and Mt. YER
non. Boats NAV be obtained near car
station. (9) Occoquan. above the bridge
The Washington times., 1914-08-06
Want Convention Here.

A campaign to procure for Washing
ton the next annual convention of
veterans of the armies of the Philip
pines, Cuba. and Porto Rico will be
started tonight at meeting Of Gen.
Frank Mcintyre Post, No. 70. in the
Perpetual Building Association hall
The commercial organizations of WASH
ington and the Commissioners will be
asked to invite the Spanish-American
war veterans who meet this year in
Pittsburgh, to select Washington as the
1915 meeting place. A delegation will be
selected to attend the Pittsburgh con-
vention and boost for washington.
The Washington times., 1914-08-06
EpWorth League Picnic.

The social department of the Ep-
worth League Union of Washington
has invited all members of the league
to attend picnic at Methodist Grove.
Branchville, Nd, tomorrow, beginning
at 2:30 p. m. A basket supper will be
served. after which short song
service will be held
The Washington times., 1914-08-06
$500 To Atlantic City and Return ss.oo.

leaving Washington 7:15 a. m, and At
lautic City p. m. Free transfer in
Philadelphia included. Grand op2or.unI-
" to visit Americas greatest seashore
resort. Children half fare.-Advt
The Washington times., 1914-08-06
S1.as no baltimore and Retnrn.

Every Saturday and Sunday. Perm
sylvanis Railroad Tickets good to re-
turn until 9 a. m. following Monday
Advt.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25
MOOSE LODGE
 HAS NEW HOME
Lease is Signed for the Old Arizona Club Rooms and Possession Will Be Given on May l-Quarters Will Be Elaborate

Following negotiations extending over period of more than one month Phoenix Lodge. No. T0S, Loyal Order of Moose. yesterday secured a lease of the quarters formerly oc- cupied by the Arizona Club in the Masonic Temple and will take pos session May l. The first meeting in the new quarters will be held one week from next Tuesday evening. The room to be devoted to lodge meeting purposes will also be avail able as banquet room and for rec reation purposes when not otherwise utilized.
 The work of placing the various rooms in shape for occupancy and the lodge room for meeting purposes will have as comfortable quarters as any fraternal organization in town.
 Besides the lodge room there will be a reading and writing room, library, a buffet, shower baths, lounging rooms, quarters for the sec letary and steward and reception room for ladies. This latter room will be handsomely furnished and will be for the exclusive use of the ladies of brother Moose
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25
MEXICAN GOES ID JAIL
 FOR CARRYING WEAPON
100 Days Is Punishment Meted Out to Man Who Packed" Gun
 on H:s Person
on Ills Person

Mexfcans or any other persons who ca Try arms are subject to severe punishment at the hands of Justice Johnstone, judging from the manner in which he dealt with Apoliana Boigar yesterday morning.
 The Mexican came before the court, charged with carrying con- cealed weapons. Officers searched him largely because they suspected that he was suspicious character
 Boigar pleaded guilty, but would not say why he carried the gun. eX- cept that he knew such practice was very brutal"
 One hundred days,' said Justice Johnstone. The carrying of wea- pons is not permitted at any time, but such an offense is more aggra- Vated under conditions which now exist l want it undestood that any persons who are brought before me for carrying weapons will be severely punished.'
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25
NEW AMUSEMENT PARK
 WILL OPEN 0N MAY 2
On Corner of Van Buren and Second Strects-Outdoor Resort for
 Summer

The Gardens" a brand new amuse- ment resort, planned to cater to the amusement loving public of Phoenix during the summer time, will make it's official bow to the public on May ,, next, or, to be more exact, one week from today. The park is sit uated at the corner of East Van Buren and Second streets and is ad mirably located for such a purpose.
 From the club house on the Van Buren street corner to the boundary fence on Polk street no trouble or expense has been spared to make the resort an attractive and desirable place of amusement.
 The club house, which has every modern advantage, will be in charge of d competent manager. Meals will be served table de hote or la carte, and d cooling system has been in stalled to add to the comfort of the guests The outdoor refreshment tables will be under the capable su- pervision of "Ye Rose Tree con- fectionery.
 A dancing pdNlllOn mas been ereCt- ed on the north side of the building, with a good floor, and good music will be the rule.
 One of the features of the place will be the airdOme which will seat 1000 people The management eX- poets to show here only first-run pie lures and all features at that. The opening bill will be Soldiers of For tune" with Dustin Farnum in the title role This is a dramatizatioh of Richard Harding Davis great novel.
 The canal passes through the park and gives wonderful opportunity for the erection of rustic bridges, and life sized houseboat will ride at anchor there continually. North Of the canal a number of pleasant amusement devices have been placed making the park the most complete in the southwest. The park is close in. well shaded and cool and is eX-
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25
SOUNDS OF M|NsTRELsY
 COME FROM '. M. [. A.
Battle of Wits and Such Planned for
 Elks' Theater on May 12

The battle for the minstrel supre- macy between the Y M. C. A. and the Federal building will be decided after the presentation of the big show by the Y NJ. C. A. on the coming 12th day of May. The Elks theater has been secured for the oc- casion, and the noise makers have been busy practicing for some time past so as to put it over with the fewest kinks possible. A big bunch of amateurs have been chosen to play the customary parts of tambos and bones, in the time honored end men positions These are divided as follows: Tambos, Harry Blair, Karl Rollins, pr. R. J. Stroud and R. F.. Jaycox; bones, A. A. Betts, L. $. Parks, l.. A. King and Tom Trent.
 A first aid department has been organized to assist in carrying off the horticultural exhibits that may come sailing over the footlights on the night of the doings.
 When the curtain goes up the audience will see the largest black cnOruS that HaS ever dppedreu III Phoenix For an hour minstrelsy will reign supreme. The jokes are all of a new and -to-date char acter and guaranteed under the pure food and drug act of 1906.
 Five acts of high class vaudeville constitute the ollie, q show in itself Geo F. Kellogg, associate director of the show with A, H, DeRiemer
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25
PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL
 CELEBRATE NATAL DAY

Phoenix High school students paus ed in the chase after learning yester- day noon, laid books aside. and cele brated one of the really great events of history with lusty cheers for Ari Zona. Observance of Arizona Day at the local high took place at noon hour assembly at which Prof Stab Ter made a short address, telling in fitting words of the dangers and hardships which attended the pio- neers who undertook the establish ment of. the territory, and touching enthusiastically on the present and future of the youngest state. In clos ing he called for cheer for Arizona. and six hundred voices flung back the Coyote salute-"She is, she is, she is all right.
 Who's all rPht?
 ARIZONA,
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25

in hair. They come in crests, break CTS and curling irons. They are also put up in ether when they cannot be seen, and you have to take the deal CTS word that you are getting your moneys worth.
 Warm waves are common to both summer and winter; in summer they come just when, owing to the de lightful weather and a careful perusal of the "Old Farmers Almanac, you have made all your arrangements to
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25

Plans for the leasing of the former quarters of the Arizona Club have been under way for more than a month. Recently Dictator George x. MacBean undertook campaign among the members which with the assistance of National Director C. G. Reum, District Deputy Supreme Die tator Hugh Daggs and other active members of the order, resulted in the contamination of the deal which gives the Moose of Phoenix a home for years to come.
 The last meeting of the Moose to be held in the present quarters in the Monihan building will be that of next Tuesday evening at which time one of the largest classes in the his tory of the local lodge will be init iated Dictator MacBean urges all members to be on hand at the next meeting as besides initiation there will be business of importance.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25

stay home; in winter, when you have filled your furnace with two or three tons of coal and turned on all the draughts, until you have a bed of coals that would take a blue ribbon in Hades, and nobody can put it out but the fire department.
 Waves are also seen in Wall street. Little lambs can be seen occasionally sitting upon their crests until another wave comes along and knocks them over.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25
STEALS FROM RESIDENCE
 GIVES POLICE LONG HUNT
Ed Oberley, Mower of Lawns, Turns
 Out to Be Thief

When Ed 0beriey asHed for em- ployment at the Municipal Employ ment Bureau his recommendation were such that Manager Wolf was satisfied as to his integrity and sent him out to the residence of Mrs. H. B. Evans, Fourteenth and Washing ton streets to mow the lawn Be fore Oberley completed the job he had entered the house, possessed himself of some valuable wearing ap- pare belonging to Mrs. Evans and loaded six shooter and started to make a getaway
 It just happened that Mrs Evans witnessed the departure of Oberley and noticed that he was loaded down with plunder. She gave chase for short distance and then notified the police Motorcycle Officers Morrell and Craig were sent to the Evans house where they took up the trail. By circuitous route they traced Oberley to the stock yards and into the brush. There the trail was lost for time
 With the assistance of Officers Wilkerson and Schroeder who had been sent to join them. the officers beat the brush and after nearly on hours search located him in hiding beneath some mesquites Ten minu- tes later Obelley was in the city jail He was still in possession of the gun when located but had
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25

WAVES AND THEIR USES Waves are used on the ocean ant
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25

pected to be exceedingly popular this summer.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25
THE FLARE BACK

We have d lovely April day; The buds are green, the lambkins play. Then what proceeds to spoil things. hey?
 The flare back sudden burst of stingng sleet With rude embrace proceeds to greet The girls who venture down the street
 In bare back. The cabby to avoid the snow Upon the car tracks tries to go He's sworn at and full well we know
 He'll swear back. Our April day. we must confess, Is promptly damaged more or less. What is the cause of all this mess |?
 The flare back
 Louisville Courier Journal. pected to be exceedingly popular this Cl1r1ronr
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25

cached the other plunder This. however, was located by the officers with the exception of a gold watch fob which had disappeared.
 The capture of Oberley is consid cred as an excellent piece of work as the officers were obliged to trail him through acres of brush in which d dozen men might easily have hid den and escaped detection.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-25

will open with q blackface moro- logue in which the live topics of the day are cussed and discussed.
 MunGel and Longan will move one of the local hotels to the Elks' stage for fifteen minute burlesque
 Fifteen minutes in the gym: gives the acrobats chance to exploit their prowess.
 De Riemer. Stroud, Rollins and Oakley. The Canal Quartet in curb stone conversation and barber shop harmony, precede the grand fin ale in which the entire company are brought back for q rousing closing number,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-27
Concerted and Immediate Action
Only Remedy.
SANITATION USUALLY BAD.
Streets Unkept and Buildings Lack
. Conference - Saloon Often Potent
lnfluence-"Live" Men In Charge Best
Antdote For Such Conditions. 49,

: T. L. Hinckley of the Westchester
county On. " research bureau sug-
gests the following program for village
betterment:
I'm the village the physical setup
usually defective. Streets are but par
tally, often improperly, paved, an
there is no street plan: Buildings are
only half kept up Rotten tenementa
may usually be found in villages and
typical east side living conditions.
Sewers are apt to be defective, and
sanitary conveniences are often de-
cidedy insanitary. Population is con-
gested along Main street and sparse
in the rest of the village. In contrast
with English and European villages
the American village is often poorly
ariculated, even slabsided. 1t lacks co.
herence and individuality.
"The average village should have a
good engineer and architect go over
the village with a view to adopting a
Village plan of some sort. Time should
be taken by the forelock and roads
cut, open spaces laid out, building
standards adopted, etc.. before the vii.
lage becomes the town and the town
merges into the city. What crimes
against municipal art and beauty could
have been saved this nation by a few
weeks, even days, Of thoughtful vii.
lage planning /
"'Village administration is a one man
job if there ever was one. Get a good
village clerk, pay him decent salary
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-27
Movement TO Induce Public Schools 10
impart Knowledge Of civics. i.

Inc scattered movement to bring the
public schools into more intimate con-
tact with the communities which sup
port them and which they are expected
10 serve Is Interestingly reflected in a
bulletin sent out by the New York city
bureau of municipal research, which
puts to taxpayers, teachers and men,
bers of the school boards throughout
the country two suggestive questions
What do your pupils know about
their city? Are school children helping
their city?'
1t Is the suggestion Of this bulletin
that the public schools should teach
practical civics and that without co.
operation from the schools themselves
volunteer leagues find it difficult to &C.
complish much In field civics. W.
Few facts are now available about
practical instruction in civics and in
what government actually does every
day, how it works and with what re-
Suits" the bureau reports.
Newark teaches Newark by a series
Of leaflets covering municipal topics
like fire, police and health departments,
city identifying, street cleaning. pub
lie schools, etc. A course of study on
Newark, it's geography. history and in
dustry, is prepared for. teachers.
"Chicago has taught Chicago since
1909, when Superintendent Ella Flagg
Young substituted this new study for
eighth grade algebra. e.
waterbury Conn., schools teach Wa
terbury; st. Joseph (Mo.l schools teach
st. Jo.; similar courses are given in
Washington, Ind; Sioux Falls, S. D.;
Newport, r. l.; Parkersburg, w. Va,
teaches Parkersburg in English as we'll
as civic courses; Winston-Salem, S. c.,
has boys branch. of the board Of trade
to interest high school students in CON-
munity problems. >>>
Social settlements, libraries, boy
scouts and other outside the school Or
CARNATIONS in many cities have classes
and clubs which reach only small per
cent Of the boys and girls they would
reach If instruction were made avail
able through the public schools.
Juvenile street cleaning leagues were
started in 1896 in New York's elemen-
tary schools by r. S. Simons under the
department of street cleaning and are
now active in over forty schools. These
leagues have done much, and in them
nearly 1000 children are now enrolled"