The Washington herald., 1917-01-31
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Dr. John Van Schsick, jr.. president OF
the Board of Education. complained yes
terday that subscriptions toward the
maintenance of the outdoor schools for
the education Of tubercular children were
| slow coming in. Unless more funds were
received at once the schools cannot be
opened as soon as desired.
The will of william F. Wilder, dated
April. 1903, and modified by a codicil OF
November 10, 1915 has been filed for pro-
bate. His wife is to receive his house.
hold effects, and he gives his jewelry to
ms sons. The remainder Of the estate
Is devised to the Union Trust Company
In trust for the widow and children.
The entire estate of Margaret Gier is
to be distributed equally among her sons,
Joseph A. Edward F., and John J. Gier
The Will names Joseph A. Gier executor
A motion to dismiss the proceedings
before Chief Justice Covington and a
jury OF condemnation. for the widening
| Of Wisconsin avenue from Garfield street
to the District line, was made by the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. through Attorney William c. Sui
| ivan. The motion was overruled by the
court.
Recognition of his efficient adminis-
J trauon' of the Internal Revenue Bureau
was accorded to Commissioner William
II. Osborn yesterday by the Tobacco
Merchants Association. which represents
all branches OF the industry. An elab-
orately engrossed set Of resolutions was
presented to him.
Petition was filed yesterday in the Dis
| trict supreme Court by the Haynes Mo-
tor Company. seeking to change OF name
to the d. b. Gish Company, Incorporated.
The reason for the desired change as
| stated by the petitioners attorney, Henry
r. Woodward. is that the concern is the
Washington agent for several makes of
cars.
Elizabeth Rebecca Miller, in her will
probated Monday, leaves to each of her
sons the sum Of 81. Lorenza Thomas
| miller ana Harry A. Miller; $1,000 to a
daughter. Maggie Vogt, and the remain
der of the estate to another daughter.
| Elizabeth Dora Garrison. A. K. Nc
4 Loushlin, as executor. offered the will
for probate.
On account Of Illness Of several men,
bers OF the Woman's National Republi-
can Club, the regular meeting, which was
to be held at the Ebbittt tonight, has
been postponed. Notice of a later date
will be given out soon.
John Fulldon, white. q, 4s3 PennsyI-
vania avenue northwest, and Edward
Smith. colored. 80. 3l3 Third street south
east, were removed to Emergency Hos
pital yesterday after being injured while
working on a building at Vermont ave-
nue. and l street.
While experimenting with a revolver at
the home of Benjamin +. Morris. PIG
South Carolina avenue southeast, yester-
lday, Harold Butcher, Il years old. acci-
dentallg discharged the weapon, the bull
let grazing the head of Milton. the 3-year-
old son OF Mr.. Morris. The child was only
slightly injured and was taken to
Providence Hospital.
A successful all-night balloon flight was
reported to the Navy Department yes
terday. Lieut. Commander McCrary and
Capt Geiser ascendeO from the Pensa-
cola aviation station in a naval balloon
early last evening. At this morning
they landed safely at Dsrien, Ga
The Suffrage Federation of the Dis
trict held the first of series OF daily
teas from 4:30 to o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the headquarters of the
National American Woman Suffrage As
sociation, 1926 Rhode Island avenue. Mrs.
Francis <. Warren, wife of the senior
Senator from Wyoming, presided at the
tea table.
musical comedy, The New Minister" "
was presented by the Epworth League
OF the Foundry Methodist Episcopal
Church in the Sunday school room of the
church, before a large audience, last
night. 1t will be given again this even
ing. The money raised will be used in
the social service work OF the league.
Richard A Moore, IA years old, living
at 525 Seventh street southeast, while
riding his bicycle in F street, near Penn
sylvania avenue, yesterday, was struck
by passing taxicab. He was removed to
the Emergency Hospital