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The Washington times., 1916-09-22

Washington charity and social work
ers are watching with keen Interest
the operation of the new law In Mary
land which requires children to sup
port destitute parents. The first con-
victions under the new law took place
yesterday in Baltimore.
Charity experts here are divided
about the wisdom of such q law for
the District.
I'VE come across numerous cases
where children who are able to do SO
fail TO support their parents, shlu
Walter s. Jfford. secretary OF the
Associated Charities.
Before contributing to support OF APP
plicants we aim to see whether any rel
atives are Sinking their duty. IL ID
surprising how many children seem TO
forget their obligations to fathers and
mothers. Now we can use only moral
suasion to get them to assume this re-
which would compel them to do So"
Open to Question.
George s. Wilson, secretary Of the
Board Of Charities. said:
'-The wisdom of such law at least
is open to question"
we have had cases of young fell
lows just starting in life whose par
1t does not seem right to saddle these
young persons with such a burden
you know there are apt to be par.
ents who are hard to manage ana
get. along with, az well as incorri-
gible children.
I'VE have had cases where children
sought to. evade their duty. such a
case was that where a man sought
to have his mother taken TO the aims
house. We simply put her In our
ambulance and took her to his home.
That was all we heard OF It.
Mr.. Wilson explained that one cheek
upon the desire to shift support Of
parents was the refusal OF District au-
thorities to place such parents In in
stitutions. In most cases OF this sort
the children then assumed their support.
Number of Bills Offered.
A number Of times measures have
been introduced in Congress seeking to
provide such law In the District. The
most recent instance was a bill before
the Senate reported upon by the Dis
trict Committee June I. 1912.
tee included the statement Of the Com
missioners about II.
The Commissioners recommended that
a previous bill, known as H.R.22773, in
troduced by Congressman Rothermel
March IL, 1910. was a better law. Their
statement. signed by Commissioner
John A. Johnston. as president of the
board, said:
''The Commissioners are of the opin-
ion that the purpose OF the proposed
legislation Is beneficial, and, therefore,
recommended favorable action with the
substitute draft herewith submitted"
The Rothermerel bill fixed a fine Of
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
GEORGETOWN GETS
LEGACY OF SIS, 600
Mrs. Ida Wilcox Dixon Leaves Sum
-
as Memorial.

The sum of 5000 is left to George
town College for a memorial to her son,
William Writ Dixon. jr., in the will Of
Ida Wilcox Dixon, filed for probate to-
day.
Requests totaling $4,000 in cash are
made in the will. in addition to me-
MORALS to herself and husband In West
ern educational institutions.
Mrs. II. T. Ashurst. wife Of Senator
Ashurst Of Arizona. is given 5000 to
purchase a keepsake. Mrs. f. Il. Sar-
geant. also of Washington. is given q
similar sum. John Henderson Hoffman
Of Chevy Chase, Is left 800 to purchase
pony. and Maria Theresa Neal. col
ored, 1921 o street northwest. is given
$500
The will was dated April 6. 1916 Mrs
Dixon died August 1 last. One OF the
witnesses to the will was Senator
Thomas J. Walsh OF Montana.
David Garrett left an estate valued III
$13.59 according to the petition OF his
sister, Mary E. Kirkland. filed in the
Probate Court today. The sister was
named executrix, and asks that letters
testamentary be issued to her.
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
Fires Damage House
And Destroy Automobile

Fire broke out in the home of George
Washington. 725 Twenty-frst stree,
northwest. while the family was out
about 10 30 o'clock last night and did
$500 damage.
The blaze started under a stairway
and was not discovered until smoke be-
gan to pour from the windows. Three
engine companies and one truck. under
command OF Second Battalion Chief
Henry. extinguished the blaze
Fire OF unknown origin in the garage
In the rear OF 60 Kennedy street north
west shortly after last midnight totally
destroyed the automobile OF John Il.
Hopkins. OF the above address. No. q
Engine Company extinguished the blaze.
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
CATHOLIC WOMEN TO
FORM CITY-WIDE BODY
Monsignor W. T. Russell Plans
Central Society Here.

Plans to organize the Catholic women
Of Washington into "a diocesan society
similar to the Holy Name Society for
men. were announced this morning by
Mgr. william T. Russell. pastor of st.
Patrick's Church.
Monsignor Russell has just received
notice from Cardinal Gibbons of his APP
pointment as diocesan organizer and
spiritual moderator of the various
sodalities in this city.
There are q number of these sodalities
in Washington, with large member
ships. The aim Is to coordinate their
work and form a central society among
women.
The Washington times., 1916-09-22

year was twelve. while fifty-nine per-
sons received injuries from the same
cause.
Flfty-seven automobiles which faile9
warnings, according to the company,
were involved in smash-ups with trains.
This was total OF twelve fewer ao-
cldents than for the year ended June ",
1910, but they were Of a more serious
sons were killed both years, and one
more Injury occurred 1915 than 1915.
According. to States, the statistics are;
observation-disclosures, Z: Georgia, II
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
DISTRICT BOY SCOUTS
TO HAVE BAND NOW
Seventeen Volunteer to Become
Members of Organization.

Boy Scouts of the District, who have
had a drum and bugle corps for some
time, are now to have a band. Seven
teen scouts volunteered to become men,
bers at the meeting OF the Washington
Boy Scout Drum and Bugle Corps In
the naval militia armory.
At the next meeting OF the youthful
as to forming a band. There are thirty.
seven members OF the bugle corps, and
II all will accept assignment TO some
band instrument, the plans for the pro-
posed organization will be perfected.
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
Bride at Is, Divorced at
10, Remarries When 20

NEw YORK. Sept. 22.-Married at
klfteen, divorced at nineteen. and mar
ried a second time at twenty is the rec
cord of Lillian Storms. 900 Moyamen-
har second mstrimoniaI Venture vestep.
day.
Charles Douglass, l7l6 Passyunk ave-
nue. Is the bridegToom-elect. and they
are TO be married shortly. Mrs. Storms
has a four-year-old child BY her first
marriage.
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
Charity Experts Here
Divided on Wisdom OF
Aid for Parents Lam
Watching Operation of Maryland Act Compelling
Support by Children of Dependent Nnsmen.
Many Bills Offered in Congress.

not more than $780, or imprisonment In
the worlhouse for not more than a
OF the law. II also provided for exemp-
ton of children not able to give such
support, and for q partial payment In
cases where children were not able to
contribute for the full support OF par
ents.
The District already has laws reduir-
Ing parents to provide for the support
OF children up to sixteen years. and for
husbands TO support their wives.
The Washington times., 1916-09-22

North Carolina, II: Tennessee. 10; vir-
ginia, 1.
Deaths Georgia, .; North Carolina. q,
| South Carolina, 8; Tennessee, ..
Carolina, a. South Carolina, ~ Ten
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
Mrs. Harvey Appointed
To Hughes Alliance

NDw YORK. Sept. 1s.-affu.. 0sovrp
Harvey, wife Of colonel Harvey edi-
tor Of the North American Review.
was today appointed Q member Of The
Nstionai Cornell Of the Naktonai
HUGHES Alliance.
Mrs. Harvey. who lives q Deaf. n.
j., will have CHARGE OF the active
work in that State.
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
Wyoming Militia Ordered
To Go to Mexican Border

Two infantry battaiions OF the wy
oming National Guard. Troop A. of
Kansas, and Troop b. of Wisconsin
were today ordered to the border by
the War DEPARTMENT.
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
Hav Fever Cure.

p. ra..Ap who h.d S sem prcnounssa
cured OF hay fever at the 6steopsthio
Clinic wandered five miles through
fields OF goldenrod AZ proof with nary
n nnNeze.
The Washington times., 1916-09-22
IL MOTORISTS KILLED
BY SOUTHERN TRAINS
Flfy-nins Others Hurt In Crossing
Accidents, Road Reports.

ATLANTA, Ca. Sept n,-The South
ern railway today announced the total
number OF deaths from automobile acci-
dents at grade crossings during the past
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Sunday School at :. ;. .9:45 a. m.
Divine Services at $3.50. .l1:0O a. M.
Theme: Let Your Light Shine.
Epworth League at Zoo p. m.
Evening Services at. $500 p. NJ.
Sunday morning the sermon will
be for the children. The entire con-
gregation, however, is invited to be
present.
At the Epworth League service
Sunday evening the delegates who
will attend the Epworth League con-
vention at Derby this week will rem
der their report. Let all be present,
No intervening providence, Rev.
Shook will preach for us Sunday ev-
ening. Brother Shook was an timer
ant minister of the Methodist church
for % years He is a man With a
message. We are happy to have him
occupy our pulpit.
Next week, to be exact, Leon will
be a mecca for the Methodist preach
ers of the Charlton district. 1t is
probable that 100 ministers and dele
gates will be present We await
them with anticipation and a most
hearty welcome.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
IS YEARS OF
LIVER TROUBLE.
Finally Relieved by the Old Reli-
able Thedford's Black-Draught.

Traverse City, Mich.-Mrs. J. w.
Edwards, Of this town, says: ~ suf-
fered for about Is years with liver
trouble, and doctored with many diff
ferent remedies. AT last, I was told
that an operation was the only thing
that would help me, but I heard Of
Thedford's Black-Draught, and took
six 25-cent packages and it cured me.
I can recommend it to all who suffer
from liver troubles.
l have Influenced several of my
neighbors to take Black-Draught
Liver Medicine, and I give it to my
grandchildren.
can safely say that I owe my life
to Black Draught, as it put me on my
feet after everything else had failed"
You know that you can depend upon
Liver Medicine for
quick and permanent relief in all dis
orders of the liver, stomach and bow
els, such as indigestion, constipation,
biliousness, headache, sour stomach,
tired feeling, and many other common
ailments, because, in the past IS
years, it has helped so many thou
sands of people, whose troubles were
similar to these.
Safe, gentle in action, and without
bad after-effects, BlackDraught is
sure to benefit both young and old.
Sold everywhere. Csc package.
Costs only one cent dose. NcRA
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
Mrs. Jacob Biyler.

Mrs. Amanda Jane Tullis BiXler
was born Sept. 4, 1S45. She died
Sunday morning, June IL, 1916, at
her home in Garden Grove after a
five weeks illness, due to old age.
She was born in Columbiana county.
Ohio, and moved to Missouri in 1871.
In 1873 she was married to Jacob
Bxler, and with him moved to Gar
den Grove, Nov. 10, 1904.
Besides her husband she leaves two
sons Birdell and John Franklin, and
one daughter, Mrs. Edna May Dun
can of Altmont, \. d. She also leaves
three sisters, Mrs. Ella Ragen OF Ok
lahoma, Mrs. Samantha Ollis Of Neb-
raska, Mrs. Nettie Hooker OF Mercer,
Mo-, and brother, Lew Tul4ls Of Mt.
Ayr, Iowa.
Mrs. Bixler united with the Metho-
dist church when a girl and in 1912
Joined the Free Methodist church of
Garden Grove. She was an even tenn
pered woman, kind and indulgent to
her children, and very self sacrific-
ing.
In her last illness she bore her suf-
fering patiently, and death came qui-
city.
The funeral was held in the Free
"a. E. church Of Garden Grove, and
was conducted by Rev. F. A. Heller
OF the Presbyterian church of Garden
Grove. Interment was in the Garden
Grove cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
Christian Church.

Sunday school -. -. .9:45 a. m.
Communion and preaching SER
vice 1900 a. m.
Christian Endeavor -. 700 p. IN.
Evening evangel1stic SER
vice $500 p. M.
Prayer meeting, Thursday 500 p. m.
Choir practice Friday $50 p. M.
Aid Society, TUESDAY, June 81
at the church, 2:30 p. m.
| will be at Ames for the Rural
Life Conference which the Iowa
State College is preparing for the
rural ministers. In sense Leon is
a rural community and has the rural
communities problems. AS county
seat we owe something to the rural
communities around about us. am
attending this conference hoping that
it will bring me larger vision of our
opportunities than we have ever had
before
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
Paw When Cured

1t is the perfect confidence DR..
Stockdale has in his treatment that
warrants him in adopting the above
terms He does not require any mon
ey Except for medlcine) until cure
is made, or the patient satisfied.
DR.. Stockdale's reputation for
treating chronic diseases is we'll es-
tablished in the state. He is reliable
and invites any who are interested to
Investigate his standing, both finan-
cially and professionally.
He treats Chronic Catarrh, Dis
eases OF the Eye, Throat, Lungs,
Stomach, Liver end Kidneys, Dys-
pepsia, Constipation and Rheu-
matism.
Men who are suffering from ner-
yous debility.
Blood and skin Diseases and Dis
eases OF Women. Consultation Free
and Confidential.
If you cannot visit him personally,
write:
Address:
DR.. B. A. STOCKDALE,
Utica Bldg, Des Moines, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
Brethren Church.

Sunday school -. -. 10000 a. m.
G. E. :. =. ....... .7:15 p. m.
Evening service -. $500 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 8 o'clock, followed by Teacher
Training Class.
Subject of the sermon Sunday ev-
ening will be what the Brethren
Church Stands For
A cordial invitation is extended to
all
GROWN CHAPEL
Sunday school at 10 a. N.
Preaching service at IL a. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22

Prof. and Mrs. H. E. Ilsey and
daughter of Panora, have been visit
ing the formers parents, Rev. and
Mrs. w. H. llsey. Mr.. Ilsey has been
the past twelve years at the head OF
the Guthrie County High School, In
July he and his family will move to
Spirit Lake where he has been made
superintendent of the consolidated
school established there.-Milo MO
tor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
Revival Camp Meetings.

Old time Apostolic tent and Cos
pei meetings, beginning Saturday ev-
ening, July !, and continuing until
after the 4th of July, near the Euritt
bridge on Grand River, u miles
southwest from Decatur. All day
basket dinner meetings both on sun
day and on the 18th. Plan your cele-
bration to be with us. Elder Kelley
Campbell will be in charge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
State Of Ohio. city of Toledo.

state OF L umo: COY County It, -oAeuo' SIS. &
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner Of the firm of +. J. Cheney
Iedo, County and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
nv the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my pre- :ce, this 9Th day of December.
A. D. 1856.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrr Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cot,s surfaces of the system. SEND tor
r. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
Church of the Brethren.
FRANKLIN.
school l0 a. m.

Sunday school 10 a. m.
Morning service, IL a. m.
Christian Workers meeting p. m.
F. A. CARRIER will have charge of
the morning services next Sunday.
Subject for Christian Workers
1.-The Peace of Jesus" Mrs.
susie Coontz, leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22

All are invited to each OF these
services.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-01
PATRoLMAN JAS. A. ROBERTS.

y There are many who do not realize
the great loss to our race by the death
of Officer Roberts of the Police Dept
He bore an enviable record. Sixteen
years in continuous service without a
reprimand and several arrests of
desperate characters to his credit. He
was as CHEERFUL as. a school boy and
carried his. h.anors''lghtly. Never a
word Of repfoarh,' always one of ad-
vice. He was. the t9s'astay of the
Uniform Rank .of. Knights of Pythias
holding the rank'af 'ColoqeLa loving
husband and fatheI,. and .fran,inent
church worker He.has gohs:tq. his
reward, Let US honor. his .nemory
"His bones are dust, his good. swctd
rust. his soul is with the 'SatSts, we
trust" 49,.
-. -.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-01

Mr. Scott has had most interesting
and successful career. 1t was while
he was private secretary to DR.. Wash
ington that former President Taft ap-
pointed him in 1909 as one Of the three
commissioners to investigate the fnan.
cial, Industrial and agricultural re-
sources Of the republic of Liberia.
The other two commissioners were w.
Morgan Shuster Of the District Of Co
lumbia, chairman. and DR.. George Sale
Of Georgia.
Emmett J. Scott is q native Of Texas,
and the finishing touches of his liberal
education were acquired at Wiley uni
versity, at Marshall, Tex, from which
he bore an honor diploma and carries
the degree Of A. NJ. His early years
Of employment were spent in the Office
Of the Houston Post.
About eighteen years ago DR.. Booker
T. Washington visited Houston and
lectured to the people in the interest
of Tuskegee institute. Mr.. Scott head
ed the committee on arrangements. So
perfectly was the affair managed that
Dr. Washington became deeply i'm
pressed with the executive ability dis
played by the enterprising young man
and finally secured his consent to go
with him to Tuskegee as his private
secretary. .I
In this capacity. as the world knows.
Mr. Scott has had a remarkable ca
reer. So closely has he fitted into the
Tuskegee system that he has become
practically indispensable to the well
fare of the institution and an essential
factor in all of the varied interests.
educational and otherwise. represented
by Dr. Washington. He is painstak-
ing and thorough. tactful and discreet.
patient and well poised. modest and
unassuming withal. and he bears his
great responsibilities with the skill and
balance Of veteran. .
In many ways Mr.. Scott has rem
dered substantial service to his race.
AS corresponding secretary Of the Ma
tional Negro Business league he has
been instrumental in bringing both
known and unknown material to the
front through the carefully balanced
annual programs prepared under his
general direction. His unerring judg-
ment Of men and keen discrimination.
as we'll as tactful encouragement of
the worthy and progressive. have been
the means of quickening the CONNER
eial instinct Of the race.
To him Is due the entire credit Of
calling the attention Of the war depart
ment to the ACCESSIBILITY Of having Ne
gro regiments In the United States
army and for securing from former
President Roosevelt the order direct
ing that the bands Of all four Of the
colored regiments should be hereafter
led by chief musicians Of their own
color, thus opening a new and valu-
able door Of opportunity to the aspir-
ing Negro musician.
DR.. Booker T. Washington was the
foundation of Tuskee Institute. His
Secretary, Hon. Emmett J.. Scott is
the keystone of the arch that supports
the superstructure. He was recognized
as the executive brains of the power.
full combination. He is great Negro
because he helped by loyal service
to make another greater. Few Ne
groes would have done what he has
to add to another's greatness. He has
made a name for himself and he will
be as loyal to Principal Morton as
to DR.. Washington. The Negro race
needs such men as Mr. Scott.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-01
National Association Branch Work.

The Cincinnati branch Of the Nation
al Association For the Advancement Of
Colored People has elected the follow.
ing named persons as officials for the
year beginning November, 1915: VIII.
liam Stevenson, president; c. r. Davis,
vice president; Mrs. Andrew Lee, Sec
rotary: Mr.. Andrew Lee, assistant Sec
rotary. John Taylor. treasurer: Thorn
as Triplett, Thomas J. Monroe. Mrs.
Edith Miller, Mrs. Phoebe Allen. Rob
ert Greer, members Of the executive
committee.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-01
Miss Nswiin's Gifts to Our Schools.

Requests for $1,000 each are made to
the Church Home For Children. the
Day nursery, the Hampton (VsJ nor
NAL school. the Booker T. Washington
school, the william ]. Edwards school
at Snow Hill, Ala. and the Children's
Aid society in the will Of Miss Marga
ret Newlin. member Of one Of Phila-
delphia's old families. who died In. Oc.
tober at 1910 Arch street, Philadelphia.
leaving property valued at $105,OOO
The will has been admitted to probate.
1t gives her interest in the Shipley
farms, In Delaware county. to her sis.
tiers, Mary and Katherine, and directs
that they share In the residue of the
estate with their brother. Thomas.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-01
New Year Chimes
By MINNA IRVING
Stop theft
I'M, - all -ao~ ~~ao

The old year goes
Ger the drifted SHOWS,
And the gray old year hath brought
me grief
He hath stolen the bud and the danc-
ing leaf.
And the dear little robin that used to
sing 81, -
At my window sill in the balmy
spring, -.
And the rapturous kisses my lover
gave. @
He hath hidden him. too. in a narrow
grave, ss
Deep down from the tight Of the
:. broad. blue sky,
And 50 through the rush Of my tears
cry: - -, 49,.
''stop thiefy" 3
As the old year goes
Der the drifted SHOWS,
For the gray old year hath brought
me grief
The new year comes
With the beat Of drums
And clangor Of bells in the windy
vale. Er..t
He bringeth the song OF the nightin.
gale.
And, what if his robe is fringed with
snow,
The April buds on his bosom blow.
He sendeth new love unto me
From an ancient country across the
sea,
And far to the south we will sail
away
Through the purple dusk of q per-
fumed May.
All hail!
The new year comes
With the beat of drums
And music Of be Is in the wintry vale.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-01
New Movement For Race Segregation


There has recently been some talk
OF appointing capable physicians Of our
race as health officers in the larger
cities to administer to the needs Of the
colored population exclusively. The
idea does not meet the general approx
al of the race. and we believe that few
reputable physicians among the color
ed people would accept an appointment
with segregation rs its chief object.
The fact that the colored race does not
!. want any special recognition of the
Kind mentioned ought to he well known
to- public officials at this stage Of our
progress AMI citizenship. In all mat
ters OF public service. conveyance aud
comfort the colored people simply want
that which Is due them in common
with all the other races which make up
our country's citizenship. g.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-01
PHALANx CLUB OFFICIALS.
John z. Bruce Elected President Of
Federal Employees Organization.

vOuU oTuC0 EIcCSeO TTSSiO6nt OF
Federal Employees Organization.
The Phalanx club of New York city.
an organization composed Of employees
Of the federal service, social and bene
fetal in character. recently elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
John e. Bruce. president; W. H. Nor.
wood, vice president: George Wash
lngton Butt. recording secretary; e. Fl
Bland. financial secretary; L. B. Clark.
son, sergeant-at-arms: board of direc-
tors. Oliver Jenkins. L. n. Wilson,
Thomas Mann. John W. Crawford.
James e. Greene and Richard Butler.
The Phalanx clubs headquarters are
located at 1872 West One Hundred and
Thirty-second street and are among the
most homelike Of the social clubs in
the Greater City.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-01
Raising Fund. For Mercy Ho.o;t.,.

The movement known as the Lincoln
memorial campaign. recently started
In Philadelphia. is Meeting with much
announcement from the public. The
object OF the campaign is to raise $15O.-
600 Tor improvements ut Mercy hos
pital. Philadelphia. DR.. Algernon B.
Jackson ia directing the campaign.