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The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
WILL ASK CONGRESS FOR AID.
4 nacostia Wants Street Improve
mcnts and Public Library.

Anacostiu Wants Street Improve
mcnts and Public Library.
President Maurice Otterback, Of the
Anacostia Citizens Association yester-
day stated that at the next meeting
of the association. next Wednesday. a
list of desired improvements for that
section would be compiled to be pre-
scented to the Commissioner for trans
mission to Congress this fall. The as
ISOLATION will dwell particularly upon
the need for improving some of the
streets in the suburb and a branch pub
lie library there.
Building operations continue to he ac-
tive in Anacostia. During the past few
days many permits have been issued
for new work and repair and improve
ments. ]. X. Dawson has permission
to place additions to premises, 1232 Tai
bert street. George J. P Maier will
erect q brick addition to his property
in the rear Of 200 Minnesota avenue
Thomas A. Padgett will erect a frame
addition to his home at 212 Brothersh
place. Charles Fisher will improve his
premises In Twining City. H. c. Lea
man has permit to make extensive
Improvements to premises 1884 Valley
place. c. H. Weise will improve his bust
ness property in Nichols avenue and
place an awning in front of same. p
J. Walsh has permission to place an
addition to 40l Nichols avenue.
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
District Courts

jeremiah T.. o'Connor Yesterday filed
suit in equity in the District supreme
Court against Patrick OHanlon. his
partner in the saloon business AT 1914
Fourteenth street northwest and prayed
the court to dissolve the partnership.
O'Connor alleges that O'Hanlon has been
using the partnership money TO buy
moving picture thcatcrs.
O'Connor charges that he entered the
partnership i'm 1910 to conduct the saloon
and the contract of partnership appended
to the hill makes no mention of the pur-
chase of picture theaters as side line.
Through Attorneys f. H. Thomas and
G. II. Mcrillat. O'Connor asks for the
dissolution of the partnership. the ap-
rointment of receiver. and an account
ing of the funds.
Frank A. Powell. a clerk living at 1872
Chaplin street northwest. filed a volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy in the Dis
trict Supreme Court yesterday through
Attorney Lawrence Hufty. giving debts
as 500 and assets 500
The will of George w. Osborn. dated
April S. 1914. and filed for probate yes
terday leaves the entire estate to a broth
or. James 4. Osborn and APPOINTS Wal
ter J. Pilling executor. The tes:ator died
May 81.
Donald Griffin. . years old. through
Joseph r. Griffin. yesterday entered suit
in the District Supreme Court against
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company for 5000 damages. The plain
tiff alleges that he was thrown to the
ground while boarding a car with his
mother and aunt at New York avenue
and Fourth street northwest on April
g The plaintiff is represented by At
torney A. L. Ncwmyer
The grand jury yesterday returned the
following indictments: Louisa Hemans,
bawdy house: Reginald Hudson, alias
Hutchinson. carnal knowledge and adult
cry. and Orville W Loving. George F.
Moore. and Reinhardt Weaver, nonsup-
port.
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
RAIN DOES NOT
AFFECT PRICES
Market Values Remain About
Where They Were During
Past Week.
DROP In NEW POTATOES
Celery. Spring Onions. and Radishes
lncrease-Turnips and New Po-
tatoes Slightly Cheaper.

Market prices remained comparatively
firm during the past week. but few
changes being announced. Some Vege-
tables increa sed in cost, but the ma
iority of produce commodities were I'M
changed. Cold and Indictment weather
affected the supplies Of fish and eggs.
but the figures were stable.
Celery advanced from two punches for
cents and cents spray to two for
% cents. New potatoes decreased slight
ly in price. selling for Is cents a quarter
peck, while turnips dropped from and
10 cents bunch to cents. Spring
onions sold yesterday at two punches for
6 cents instead of 5. last weeks quota
lion. and radshes went to s cents, COM
pared with two lunches for o.
Peaches and hucklebcrries are among
the new fruits In the markets. The
former fruit is quoted at . cents a bas-
kct, and the latter at 20 cents a quart.
The advance in yearling lamb from d
and 50 cents pound to Is and So was
Practically the only change announced
ry butchers. Sea food merchants de-
clare there Is a scarcity of some fish.
but that the retail figure was unchanged.
Butter was quoted the same as week
ago, from S. to 40 cents a pound. Eggs
ore selling for IS to so cents dozen
Prices of Foodstuffs.
Prices yesterday were:
Ilr7rcry L"z.. Is to Soc. Gathered. doz-. &c
Southern. doz- DC p, ,,,, storage doz,' NC
Bcs. creamery. per ID. Medium. ID. &c.
a 20 &c. Oler. r: g 10 sc.
Renovated. ID. &c.
POULTRY
Chickens Il. &c. Boosters. Ib.. Isc.
TURKEYS lb.. 70. Bruilers. lb.. sc
Spring broilers h.. i0c Hens, h.. &c.
Ducks h., &c DuCilings h. sc.
VEGETABLES.
New potatoes i.-Ik.. lsr- Lima beans (fresh>. Per
Lima beans dried Per ct. so
Qt. l5c Vans l-tpk. Is TO DC.
Radis.cs, bunch. &C. Teas. l-irk. 10 to DC
Squash each. , for -Jc Sl"InE onions, bunch.
Celery. burch. for &c for SC.
New carrots. bu.ICl, &C. Lettuce. head. TO loc-
tomatoes. h., Cor Is New turniPs. lunch, sc.
Cucunbers, each, &C.
FRUITS.
ranaras doz.. ) to &c TanssIincs. dcZ-. Sc
sn,lcS. pk., tcc grapefruit each. TO Sc.
ssrawberries box. O-.5c- Lemons doz.. u to 2Ic-
inc dcz. *. Pincail les. each. % -0c.
.!i@atur lc4rs. each. &c. Oranges. doz Is TO SOC.
C'.,l-:ts ct lsc Blackherrcs. qt.. 0c
IucAleb,nIus. at. &c. Teaches. basket, sc.
BEATS
,ur,-.c, Iccf ruasts Beef liver IS to 2oc.
H. 5 to *. Sausage h, s to &c.
C,r.-,,d b,e- steaks. Mutton. H., Is to lee
20. :, /" *. Bacon. sliced. h.. ;0S5c.
led beef. rasts. Corned beef, h.. Io!sc
T.. IL L. lie Lamb Nearinr,. h..
f~l bet; steaks. . to &c.
T., :; t, 30. rrrk shoulder. per Ib.
i 81 cattis. rUasts, Is t" l6c-
III &c To- l2Isr Hamburger ID. I2t-lsc
y Cd c.i.f steaks. Eacon. piece, H.. laZec
H.. to ~ SE'ckcd ham. H.. csc
aIf liver. III. p 10 f5c. Mutton stewinE. pcr
>ri~S lamb n. = to sc Ii. l2r, 10 SC.
/" t la:A. ID. 2-c.
G.. r,,.s IN rnr.. H,.,,rf., N I9;.,
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
TRAVELLERS TROUBLES BEGIN.
Baggage Checking Process Compli
Gated by New Rule.

The Cummins amendment to the In
terstate Commerce act, which prohibit!
a railroad from limiting its liability or
shipments went into effect on Wednes
day, but the inconvenience and trouble
that this new law causes travellers va:
not fully realized until yesterday.
Passengers are compelled to sign a
declaration of the value of their bag
gage and pay 10 cents for each 800 OF
value in excess of the first 500 worth
If this is not done, the baggage will
not be shipped. Those who travelled yes.
terday found that in future they will
have to allow themselves more time fol
checking baggage.
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
STUDENT WORK EXHIBITED.
Annual Field Day Exercises at Ma
tional Training School.

Evidence of the hard work done
through the year and the splendid results
accomplished We're shown yesterday al
the annual field day exercises given a,
the National Training Schol for colored
girls and women.
A great variety of exhibitions was given
and the students showed excellent train
ing in each. Demonstrations were made
in millinery. domestic science, dressmak-
ing. plain sewing, and missionary train
ing. There is also a commercial de-
partment where students are trained In
modern business methods.
Today the commencement exercises will
end in the gradua ton ceremonies to he
held a. $50. Rev. f. w. Moore, d. D..
of Philadelphia. will deliver the COM
mencement sermon. Miss n. H. Bur-
roughs is principal of the school.
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04

through The myriad Of nerves b de1Vef Nr
faces, tho internal organs. And thu Z
period Of repose must redeet itDsk nj cab
In The mind Of tie mothse. but upsa u
babs 10 coma
Young mothers WHO havo nd 10oeheR9u
Friend" have written 10 ~ how y1oaicsd
they were 1t tie absence u Morning acansq
extreme neTvousness, and otAa1 4iGezOD0 q
which they bad heard and feared CT .
bottle Of Mothers Ffiend" q aay aEu0
store Simply apply II over d. ses1acA ~,
comfort day and nishf. Writs - Dfaa1a16
Regulator. 80 Lamar Blde. Atianta. a, -
thsir handsome Ind Instructive hsee
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
Bathing Beach Opens June IA.

Opening OF the Municipal Rathin~
Beach has been postponed from June ;
to June IA. owing to the unusually cool
weather which would prevent even a
fair attendance. according to announces
ment made yesterday by Daniel ]. no.
van. deputy auditor. In temporary clxrre
Of the beach. George c. Quinn win
have direct supervision of the beach.
tThe pools have been recemented and
an additional water servics has been in
stalled.
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
Dr.. Dernburg Can Travel Safely.

The British. French, and Russian en-
bassies yesterday confirmed reports that
they have assured the State Department
that they will give safe conduct to DR..
Bernhard Dernburg. reputed press agent
Of the German government. when he
sails from the United States for Norway.
Dr. Dernburg's departure is a sequel to
the wave Of resentment he aroused in
this country by statements concerning
the sinking of the IIusitania
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
$4,000 RAISED FOR CHURCH.
In mac ulnte Conception Teams Clos
Successful Campaign.

The $4,000 for which teams represent
ing the parish Of the Immaculate Con-
ception have been working during the
past week has been raised by the MEM
bcrs. Mrs. Robert J. Berberich. whose
team gathered sl,s75.7s. was given the
silver loving cup offered to the women's
team turning in the largest amount.
The mems team. headed by Rev. George
J. Bryant. secured s1,15oS2.
The workers were thanked by Charles
J. shefheld. director OF the campaign; by
Rev. NJ. ]. RiordaIs pastor Of the church,
and by John Shugrue. who was chair
man in charge of the campaign. The
funds will be applied TO the liquid ton
of the church's debt
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
WANTS BIG SCHOOLHOUSES.
Supt. Thurston's Advocacy OF
Larger Ones Creates Interest,"

Larger Ones Creates Interest.
The attack upon eisht-room school
buildings made Wednesday night by
Supt. of Schools Ernest l.. Thurston be-
fore a mass meeting of residents of
Chevy Chase caused widespread interest
yesterday in school circles
Mr. Thurston favors the erection of
larger and adequate structures. He said
it is extremely difficult to find room to
separate the half-year class because
of the fact that practically all of the
schools have only eight rooms each. This
arrangement originally was made be-
cause of the eight grades. Since the in
PRODUCTION of the semi-yearly promotion
system there now are virtually sixteen
grades. so. following the original scheme.
each school should have at least sixteen
rooms
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
The Real Suffrage
Thought Of Women

Motherhoodisthe thought uppefmossin
woman's mind. And with 1t, OF course,
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04

comes the question ct
comfort Il helpful
aids and Influences.
Among IL bet 1t
these b . vel Known
external remedy,
"Eother's Friend
It Is gently sppHed b
the surface muscles.
These are lubricatedI
toned. made pllabls -
they stretch - nature
requires without ~
strain and pain On
cords and 0eamsata.
This inAue1co GxtsodD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25
entertainment PROGRAM
IS APPROVED BY OFFICERS
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Of
Massachusetts, to Arrive Here
October 3.
TRAVEL BY SPECIAL TRAIN
Will Be Met at Station by Blues and
Grays, Each In Their Distinctive
Full Dress Uniforms-Receptio
at Jefferson.

Officers Of the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery OF Massachusetts. famous
Boston military organization, have APP
proved tho program arranged for their
entertainment on the occasion of their
visit to Richmond, October 81. The
occasion Will be the celebration of the
21Sth anniversary OF it's organization.
There will be 800 members on the
trip. and they will travel on n special
train OF Pullmans. arriving in Rich
mond Sunday afternoon, October 3, at
$3.50 o'clock. At Elba Station the WISH
tors VIII be met by the Richmond Light
infantry Blues Battalion. commanded
by Major Il. w. Bowles. and the Rich
mond Grays' Battalion, commanded by
Major j. Fulmer Bright. Each OF the
Richmond commands will woar their
distinctive full dress uniforms.
The visiting military organization
VIII be escorted to the Jefferson Hotel.
where headquarters will be established.
committee of prominent citizens will
greet them at the hotel. and Mayor
Ainslie will extend them the courtesies
OF the city.
Monday afternoon, October 4, at 3
o'clock, the Ancient and Honorable Ar
ullery VIII give a parade, and at the
JEFFERSON that night at $50. Governor
Henry c. Stuart, of Virginia, and his
stan Will give n reception for the WISH
tors.
More than half the artillerymen arc
MOBILES of the Mystic Shrine. and Tues
day afternoon from to ) O'Clock, the
Summers viii be guests OF Acca Temple
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25

dyspepsia and anemia: (2l With pieur-
tsy; CD symptoms like malaria 10
With laryngitis prolonged hoarscncss
or huskiness of voice.: (5) With bron-
chitis c'acute bronchitis is always
suspicious in young people,; (6) Onset
with hemorrhage.
symptoms alone are only suggcs-
tive; the diagnosis of inciplent tuber-
culos!s Of the lungs must he made by
n careful consideration of symptoms
in conjunction with the signs found
on examination of the naked chest. II
; there Is any material eNpcctorntcd it
should he examined for the gerins of
tuberculosis. though a diagnosis may
he made without finding the germs:
indeed. most cases of incipient tuber-
culosis eXpectorate no sputum- or if
they do eXpectorate any the micro
scope shows no bacill present for many
weeks or months.
Any person, especially between flf-
! tecE and forty year sof age. who notes
loss OF weight. a falling off in en-
DURANGO, an unusual breathlcssncus on
moderate cXcrtion, little fcvcrish-
ness now and then, n slight cough or
frequent desire to clca, the throat.
should think Of the possibility of tuber-
culosis as z cause of the i'll health.
Practically all of us harbor living
tubercle bacilli somewhere in the body.
perhaps in fine deep lymph nodes
latent tubcrculoss--as proved BY tho
tubcrculin tests Unhygienic living
conditions favor the lighting up of
this latent Infection into active disease
which produces symptoms Then, TOO
prolonged intimate contact with per-
son who has tuberculosis and doesn't
know it OF wlfully ncGlects 20 trkc
sanitary precautions against spreading
the infection, may add enough :nfec-
Tor TO light up the smouldcring spark.
Men who have studied the disease
most thoroughly teach that childhood
is the time OF infection. youth the
time of aurcrnfcction and lighting
up of the disease.
Don't sorry. Have Your chest cy-
amincd-not Your breast or your col
lar bones alone. but the entire max ed
chest, fore and aft, right down to the
dinphraem. Ana have ii examined at
least cncc month ii YOU have been
living or work!ng in contact with any
one who had the disease.
Above all, never waste precious time
taking cough medicine" not pre-
scr!bcd by your own doctor Nearly
all ready swallow cough medicines
contain some kind Of dope which lulIs
the nerves and supprcsses the cough.
no matter what the cause may be-
and that is II dangerous business for
the individual who happens 10 have
tuberculosis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25

'at tho Country Club. Tho 27sth annual,
banquet will be held at the jefferson
tuesday night. beginning at 7:30
Ai~<ny the guests will be Govcruor
stuart and Mayor Ainslie.
Tho city OF Richmond will be host.
10 the visitors Wednesday from l0.30
IN the morning to 4:30 In tho afternoon
Ut Lakeside Park. There will be attn
letic events, aud among the features
ot tho program will be one of thoso
famous Virginia luncheons. The Blue.
win give ball at their Armory We'd
Hesuay night. and the visitors will d.
part on their special train ,rhursd.,,
morning at GAO o'clock
w. T. Dabney. of the local program,
committee, said yesterday that other
"DETAILS would probably be added to tho
,ouhd or entertainments arranged for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25

Governor Stuart, through Colonel q
y. Dempsey. acting for the Adiutant.
General Yesterday ordered n general
eouIl-martial To meet at the armorv
or the Fourth Infantry Norfolk. nj 10
CLOCK on the morning OF October :
OF as soon thereafter as practical bic.
'oi me 'rial OF such persons as may
properly come before IL. Tho co,,r, 49,.
appointed, is composed of Major ~
Epcs, Fourth Infantry: Captain n. i.
wilkins. Fourth Infantry; Captain w
Is. Davis. Second Infantry, and Captain
X Baldwin Myers, Fourth Infantry.
Judge advocate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25
Grand Opera Next Week.

If experience may BIO accepted as n
guide. then this column feels quite
SAFE In. saying that the three perform
ances to be given by the National Grand
opera Company ut the Academy of
Music next week will open both tho
eyes and the ears Of those who have
never heard grand opera produced in
Italian style. II may bc--thouEh the
management says not-that the pro-
auction. as physical affair. may be
somewhat lacking, but II is certain that
the members of the cast will show
themselves to be actors and singers,
artists all, such us we of this country
are not accustomed to see and hear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25
RHODES EXAMINATIONS
Contests VIII lie Held Mt
University on October
, ind q.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.1

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, September
2+-i'resident Alderman, of the univer-
slty or Virginia, has announced that
the qualifying examinations for candl-
dates for the Virginia Rhodes scholar
ships Will be held this year at tho
university on October . and g. The an
nounccment of the time has been
slightly deferred on account of the war.
The subjects for the examination the
hrst day VIII be arithmetic and Latin,
while Latin. Greek and algebra Will
he the subjects for the second day.
The examination in Greek may be de
ferred until the student is ready to
take up residence at oxford
Each scholarship is good for three
years, and carries an annual stipend
OF 200 pounds Exceptional opportuni-
ties are afforded for travel on the con-
tinent during vacations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25
BiJOu Opens Monday.

The sale OF seats for the opening
performance of the Dorothy Mortimer
company at the Bijou Theater on Mon
day night indicates that the new or
ganization will be received with open
arms by the public. Not since the
Bcrthelct company closed in the spring
mas there been Il permanent organiza-
ton in Richmond. and II is expected
that this new company will combine
ooth the personal appeal and the acting
apiiitE that the Graycc Scott Company
and the Arthur Berthclct COMPANY
contained respectively
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25
Mary rickford at Little Thenter.

Ihey may say what they please about
the waning popularity of the movies
but Mary Pickford upsets all their
theories when she appears in such n
photoplay as "Esmeralda," which is the
Little Theater's Paramount feature for
the latter half of the week From
opening hour until closing time the
theater is packed by the admirers OF
Little Mary. They'll have to show us
movie fans something better than
Little Mary in "Esmcralda" before they
wcan us away from the picturcs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25
Asks Council For Bond I.suc

Inc Administrative Board yesterday
=, opeeu resolution offered by Henry
Il bond issue for SlSS.9l5 TO be used in
competing the sewer installations
wi'hih the confines OF the former city.
oil Manchester. The resolution will he
presented TO the Common Council bv
,he Mayor at its regular meeting in
October. az
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS
"rhc Red Rose" To-Day.

The Red Rose" by Harry B. and
RoDcrt b. Smith, authors OF 'The Spring
Niaid and other successes, Will be pro-
sented by John &. Fisher at the Acade-
my OF Music twice to-day. When this
piece was first produced, in September,
1911, 1t proved to be one OF the hits
or the season. 1t is said that Mr..
FISHER has provided an excellent COM
pany for the road production.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25

Deafness Following Shampoo-I
nave had a nnmbness and deafness in
my left car for several DAYS follow
ing hair shampoo. Is II cold? Will
YOU advise?
Answer-No. II sounds like n plug
OF hardened wax in the ear, which
swells when moistened and gives
trouble. Better have it syringed out
by your doctor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25
DIR. Brady's Health Talks
Tuh-rcmIosis-Enriy Symptoms.
A FRIEND IN NEED.

frequent query Is: What are the
carry symptoms OF pulmonary tuhcc-
Dincrcn, modes Of onset were d.
..1Libed Ia w Health Talk publ:ahcd
january 80, 1915 These wore. brief
~ ah follows: % With symptoms Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25

Miss Smith--Are YOU careful when
washing your hands no, 10 pu, them
IN Eoi water? 1t makes the hands
red Frequently poor circulation WIN
make the hands red and unattractiyn
AassaeinS them each night with a
good skin food is especially helpful in
treating enlarged joints. not so much
~ AG'nai!E reducing their size as in
building up tho other parts of ma
hhnd and giving (, symmetrical an
pearancc ] shall he glad 10 send Won
my Formula for skin food if YOU viii
Senf mo stamped, addressed en-
yeIore
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-25

h-You can avoid the painful
hahsn"ils by gently pushing back the
cN'icie on the nails daily with an
oHanFr wood stick. BE careful not to
''S" 'he cutcI" from the nail so that
III" air gets under IT, or IL viii rnaL.
white spots on the nails