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The Washington herald., 1919-03-17
Southeast Washington
Personal News Notes

Capt. Arthur L. Willard. command
ant at the local navy yard. has re-
ceived orders to proceed to command
of the new battleship New Mexico,
and Vice Admiral A. W. Grant, who
has been commanding battleship feet
No. of the Atlantic Squadron. will
succeed him. During Capt. Wizards
command of the yard many important
improvements have been made. 1t has
been under his supervision that the
acquisition of the land from NJ street
to the river and from the present yard
to Eleventh street was accomplished,
and the plans for erecting the build
ings on this property supervised. He
has taken keen interest in the Red
Cross and Navy Auxiliary of the
yard.
Finley Mcpherson. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mcpherson. of High street
southeast, who has been in France
for more than year. has returned to
his home, and is now stationed at
Camp Meade. where he expects to re-
ceive his discharge from the army on
Wednesday of this week Young Nc
Pherson. who was former member
of the District Guard. and who en-
in the trenches for four months of the
time he had been aboad. He brought
many mementos Of the war home with
him. including six German helmets,
hand grenades. pieces Of German
shells and guns and numerous other
articles. He brought his father a sill
yer ring which he had made from
silver coins taken from the clothing
OF dead German soldier.
The Friendly League Of Southeast
was recently entertained by Mrs.
Warren Tolson at her home in High
street. All members were present
with the exception of Mrs. S. NJ. Fra
zier. who is in New York to welcome
home her son. George E. Frazier,
from France.
The Rev. J. c. Garritt. missionary
pastor. delivered the sermons yester-
day at the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church. Fourth and r streets south
east, the text for the morning service
being THE Church's After-the- War
Task" and in the evening the sub
ject was China at the Parting of the
Ways" The choir provided special
music at both services. and Rev.
iVtiCS p<tolOi, tSSlSltu.
Phillip Robin. 1896 Nichols avenue
southeast. has reported to the police
the theft of a pocketbook containing
s21 in bills, three silver dollars and
some small change.
At the Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church yesterday all attendants were
registered. Rev. ]. Phelps Hand, pas
tor, preached at the morning service
from the text "A Recreant Pulpit and
a Faithless Pew and in the evening
his subject was Every Mans Prob
lem-Have You Solved It -
The Ebenezer NJ. f. Church at
Fourth and d streets southeast. of
which the Rev. w. II. Dean is pastor.
began the observance of its eightieth
anniversary yesterday. At the II
o'clock service DR.. N. NJ. Carroll, old
est living charter member, preached
the sermon. At in the afternoon
DIR. w. ]. Howard preached and music
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17
DISTRICT No. 2

All that section of Northwest
Washington west of and includ-
ing Fourteenth street, south of
and including Euclid and Cal
vert streets and east of Rock
Creek.
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Get Rid of That
Persistent Cough

stop that weakening persistent cough ~ coid.s
threatening throat or lung shecsrnL With Bcs-s'
mans Alternative. the tonic and upbuilde of y
year, successful use sOc and s. % bottles t1r
sle a. the Peoples Drug Stores ard Other
leading druggists, or from BCtmtn Labottnry,
Ihiladelpslis.-AdT.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17
DISTRICT No. 3

All of the District of Column
bia west of Rock Creek, includ-
ing Georgetown, Woodley
Park, Cleveland Park, Reno,
Tennallytown, Chevy Chase,
D. c.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17
DISTRICT No. 6

All of Northeast Washington
not included in District No. ,,
including Benning, Kenilworth,
Trinidad, Ivy City, Brookland,
Langdon and Woodbridge.
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Only 6 Days Remain to Take ADVANTAGE
OF Heralds Special Offer; Get SIS, 900
Votes ReWard for 5000 Subscriptions

vinia Atkins. Washington, Va. are
among the high members In today's
published list.
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DISTRICT No. 9
Alexandra City and Alexandra
County.

Notes
Miss NJ. Louise Allen. Alex I.
anu 10 4lfNbU
Samuel NJ. Arnen. AleHs ndris- /,
va ..---..- 81 .0o1
o. l. Berger. Clarendon, Va. 1000
A. p. CiOmeL West Livingston
Heights ...-..--.-..-.....S S0.500
Mrs. Ruth Givsndsn. Falls
Church. Ns......-....-... 1900
Hugh II. Harris. Alexandra. Al. 500
John w. Haverty Fails
Church. Vs-........... l 600
Z. F. lie Hew. Cherrydsle. Va. "a. 600
Mrs. John 4. Nevins. Clsren-
don. Va. .................. 1000
G. l. Payne. Cherrydsle. Va. ], ,Oe0
Mrs. George Ridewsy. Alex
andria .................. $500.
John Schafe, Alexandria, Va. it.o .o0s
Miss Thelms Wilkinson, Cher
rydsle. Va. .4 oo0
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17
DISTRICT No. l

All that section of Northwest
Washington east of Fourteenth
street and south of and includ-
ing Florida avenue.
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DISTRICT No. 10

All Of Virginia Except that
territory included in District
No. e)i all of Maryland and all
other States and Territories.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17
DISTRICT No. Z

That section of Northeast
Washington south of and in
cluding Florida avenue and
Benning road to Twentieth
street northeast.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17
Crandall's Apolie-.Rsmance Of
Happy Valley"

Crandall's ADolse-.Rsmanee Of
Happy valley"
"A Romance Of Happy Valley" lat
est evidence Of the wisardry of d. w.
Grimth in screen production, formed
the chief attraction at Crandall's Apoi-
10 yesterday and will again be shown
there today.
1t is filled with simplicity and
charm, and its quaint. whimsical story
carries with 1t an appeal that cannot
be denied. There are no soldiers, no
1ghting. no battle scenes. 1t Is sim
ply what its title suggests-a romance
set in an impossible locale
IL pounds home no propaganda; 1t
thumps no pulpit; 1t is without SER
mon or moral. only such as life
teaches in its quiet way. But in the
unraveling Of its simple plot Grif7itf
manages to play upon the heart
strings like a master
Cfnndaips savoy-'Romnnce Of
Happy Valley"
"A Romance of Happy Valley"
most recent production of ID. w.
Griffith, was shown at Crandall's
Savoy yesterday to appreciatiye
viewers.
unlike the other Griffith pictures
OF the last year or two, the great
war has no place in this film.
Neither have the other smashing,
Dig scenes that are a usual char
acteristic OF his work.
The pendulum has swung the
other way, and just the opposite
ehect has been produced-a story
or every day life in a peaceful
rural community-yet nevertheless
striking evidence of the Griffith
ian ability to sound the innermost
recesses of human emotions with
the telling sympathy that has gain
ed for him a reputation for wizardry
iE modinG the human clay that
comes to his hands.
The story itself is not a great
one. but is made so by its interpre-
tation. Lillian Gish, who portrays
the leading role has one of her
ty pical characterizations-a pretty,
bashful and gawky girl-and she
rather seems to live than play the
part. so delicate and tender is its
rendition.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17

den reappearance OF Bellamy ana
other highly melodramatic occur
rences. but the way Is finally paved
for the happiness of the two.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17

At the Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church yesterday all attendants were
registered. Rev. ]. Phelps Hand, pas
tor, preached at the morning service
from the text "A Recreant Pulpit and
a Faithless Pew" and in the evening
his subject was Every Mans Prob
lem-Have You Solved It.? -
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17

was rendered by the Zion Baptist
choir. At the evening service DR.. ].
n. c. Coggins preached. The special
service and mortgage burning will be
held tonight.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-17

Phillip Robin. 1896 Nichols avenue
southeast. has reported to the police
the theft of a pocketbook containing
s21 in bills, three silver dollars and
some small change
The sun., 1919-05-04
BRADLEY MARTIN IS
SUED BY SERVANT
Maid Asks Damages for At
tack by His Dog.

Major Bradley Martin, society leader
and polo player. who recently returned
from active service in France, where he
was gassed, will have to explain before a
jury In the Supreme Court his reasons
for harboring certain prize winning
white dog, which answers to the name of
Teddy, II the animal has the disposition
"a former maid In the Martin employ
says II has.
Summons and complaint In a suit TO
recover 100000 damages were served on
Mr.. Martin In his home, 400 Park ave-
nue.. and the papers In connection with
the action. which has been brought by
Elizabeth Henry, a housemaid on Mar
tins Westbury, l.. l., estate. we're filed
yesterday In the County Clerks Office.
The plaintiff alleges that while she
was in Martins employ and was riding
a bicycle on the defendants premises she
| was pulled of the machine and bitten by
her employers dog Although this Incl
dent occurred a month ago, tho plaintiff
, says she has been unable to do any work
since and that II will be impossible for
her to work for some time as result OF
| nervous shock and injuries.
Blame Is placed on the defendant In
the complaint, the plaintiff alleging Mr.
Martin was at fault in harboring the dog
and permitting II to run at large on his
premises knowing its ferocious and
| mischievous disposition and it's wont Ia
attack and bite mankind and woman
kind"
The sun., 1919-05-04
WOMAN IS NAMED
ON NARCOTIC BOARD
Miss Graham-Mulhall Succeeds
Mrs. Yawger as
Deputy.

Former Senator Walter r. Herrick.
Commissioner of the State Department
OF Drug Control announced yesterday
that Miss Sara Graham ulhall. social
and charitable worker has been APP
pointed a deputy commissioner in his
department to replace Mrs. John Fran
els Yawger. who has resigned.
Miss Graham Mulhall has devoted
considerable attention to the drug evil
and has made an intimate study for the
last ten years of the personal problems
and difficulties of the drug addict. Dur
ing the recent drug crisis which grew
out of the Federal raids on Illicit drug
vendors. Miss Graham ulhall was
made a member of the Advisory Board
on Drug Addiction in the Department OF
Health by DR.. Royal s. Copeland
Health Commissioner. In recognition OF
her long practical experience as a
worker among and for the addicts.
Due to the special efforts OF Miss
Graham Mulhall the hospital on North
Brother Island was opened for the worst
cases. Though she disclaims having any
special knowledge as to the ideal solu-
ton of the drug problem. and says that
she has no readymade policy to urge
upon the State Narcotic Commission.
Miss Graha m Mulhall said last night
commission could most effectively bring
to the public the fact that the large
number of drug addicts is a social
moral and physical blot upon the health
OF the State.
She believes that the commission
should stand ready to help communities
and institutions in the treatment OF drug
addcts.
Miss Graham Mulhall has for years
been active in public welfare movements
in this city. AS chairman Of the Social
Welfare Committee Of the Mayors Com.
mittee of Women, she was engaged ir
the work of organizing the canteens and
In many other activities. During the
infantile paralysis panic In 1916, she die
effective work as chairman OF a commit
tee which looked after a special ambu
lance system for the purpose Of rushing
stricken children to the hospitals anC
clinics for treatment.
Miss Graham Mulhall Is member o.
the Colony, Cosmopolitan and the Ma
tional Arts clubs.
The sun., 1919-05-04

and the integrity of the great engi-
neering work. He was for year
Commissioner of Public Works and
acting Borough President of the Bor-
ough Of Richmond.
"As Superintendent OF Public Works
he has put the canal in the best posi-
ton to serve the commercial interests
Of the state than II has ever been In
Its history. He il a manufacturer OF
ness relations with our own as we'll as
many Of the great nations OF the world.
He has designed and built great ships
for war and for peaceful pursuits and
Is n recognized expert in commercial
treaties, legislation and contract nego-
tiation.
The position to which I appoint him
calls for a full sized man with the cour-
age to do the right thing and the ability
to know It.
81 am filling his position as Superin-
tendent of Public Works by the promo
ton OF his deputy. Edward S. Walsh of
Brooklyn. Mr.. Walsh IL an experienced
canal man, the first to have been APP
pointed to this position In a great many
years. He thoroughly understands the
needs of transportation on the canal and
Is fully versed in the traffic require
ments
with regard to the Transit Construc-
ton Commissioner. this position Will be
filled In due course. In the meantime Its
duties will be performed by the new
Public Service Commissioner. as Is re-
quired by the act"
Other facts In regard to Mr.. Nixon,
which Gov. Smith did not mention are
He is a close personal friend OF William
Randolph Hearst. He Is a graduate oil
Annapolis. He was mixed up In the i'll
starred shipbuilding trust When some
one sought to classify him as a trust
magnate several years ago because OF
this incident In his life he replied:
''I was not the promoter of that COM
pany. and was induced to accept the
presidency against my desire. Is my
short and disastrous connection with
one so-called trust to qualify me as an
associate with those who are In many
real truats?''
The sun., 1919-05-04
FASTEST COAST TO COAST RUN
MontreaI-yancouv Express I
Make Trip in 93.5 Hours.

MONTREAL, May Canada will have
the fastest transcontlnental train service
in North America on June 1 with the
opening OF through express routes be-
tween Montreal and Vancouver. Trains
will be started simultaneously Dom
each terminal and will cross midway.
1t is announced that the run will be
made in SO hours 80 minutes to VAN
couver, and from Vancouver to Montreal
IN go hours Is minutes. The best time
now made between New York and the
Pacific coast in the United States Is
IS hours so minutes.
The Trans-Canada express will be
operated by private management in one
continuous run without change of cars.
The trains will consist OF sleeping cars
only. 1t is estimated that passengers
leaving Montreal or Toronto for Winni-
peg. Calgary or Vancouver, will save
a full; business day. Tourists are also
expected to use the new route.
The sun., 1919-05-04
PREACHER TO HEAD
SUNDAY BALL TEAM
Churchgoers for Nine and a
Sermon From Diamond.

Not only Sunday baseball, but a team
Of churchgoers with the minister for
manager and probably short and peppy
sermon from the diamond when the
games are played. is the way the Rev
Charles Nelson OF Grace Chapel. Temple
and Harris avenues. Long Island City,
will take advantage Of the new law.
There will be free will offerings from
spectators at the games and the first re-
ceipts will go to the Armenian relief
fund.
THE young men might better be play
ing ball than becoming crap shooting
buns" the Rev Mr.. Nelson told re-
porter for THE SUN yesterday. I'VE had
our first practice as a team and have
written for dates that will carry us
through the season on Saturday and
Sunday afternoons. All of the men
who have signed up are young men who
go regularly to my church on Sunday
morning."
The minister. though regularly or
dained in the United Christian Church
in America, is only 2S and Is still study
ing theology at Union Seminary. He
says he Is supported in his plan by the
majority of his congregation. He has
received some complaints. but finds that
tney coile Irom CHurcn members VINO
have opportunity for leisure on days
other than Sunday.
Il believe those who are behind me
and ! know how to interpret the Scrip
lures" he said. We are told to rest
on the Sabbath day. What Is rest but
recreation, and what Is recreation but
change from what you are accustomed
to 1t Is probable that when we get
the games started ] will get right up on
the field and preach short, practical
s6rmn. In this way we will reach
some people who would not otherwise
hear the gospel
Baseball is the great national game
and Sunday the most blessed day in the
week. I'm sure we can combine them
happily and ustfu,ly.'
The sun., 1919-05-04

rector of the film In which Mrs. Castle
is going to star, had intrenched a motion
picture battery inside the edihce UNI
known to everybody except the bride.
While the ceremony was being performed
several thousand feet OF film was shot,
and when tho reel Is finished 1t will be
presented to Capt. fireman as a gift from
his bride.
After the party left the church they
went to the Waldorf. where a luncheon
was served. Then 1t was announced
myriad newspaper men gathered that
the wedding had been solemnized. Mrs.
fireman said that she would never dance
again, but would continue her career In
filmdom. Another wedding gift to her
husband Is to be a bronze Rodin, 1.-THE
Eternal Spring" and negotiations are
now being carried on by Tiffany with the
Rodln estate In Paris for its requirement
The gift Of the bridegrooms father was
the family home on Cayuga Heights
Ithaca.
Mrs. fireman will spend the next two
weeks at Loon Lake in the Adirondacks
finishing her picture, 1.-THE Firing Line,
at a large hunting lodge. She explained
that all of her time will not be taken up
and that there would be plenty of time
Capt. Vernon Castle was killed a little
over'a year ago in n flying accident II
was remarked yesterday that his funera
services were held from the Little
Church Around the Corner. After the
death Of Capt. Castle his wife went ia
England and France, and while engaged
In war relief work met Capt. Theman
who had known her since childhood
They both came across on the AdriatiC
in February and soon after rumors o4
their engagement were printed and al
ways denied.
Mrs. fireman explained that her sole
reason for secrecy was that she feared
the public would credit her with seeking
publicity. Mr.. fireman is one Of the
directors of the Treman-King Company
OF Ithaca, makers of automobile acces.
sories and hardware.
The wedding guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert H. fireman. their son, Allan
II. fireman; Mr.. and Mrs. Mynderse Van
Cleef and Miss Eugenia Van Cleef. Mr.
and Mrs. Charles T. fireman. DR.. and
Mrs. J. G. Schurman and the Misses
Catherine and Helen Schurman. Prof
and Mrs q. B. Muchmore. Mr.. and Mrs.
L. A, Fuertes. T. S. Long. J. NJ. Gaunt-
lett. Raymond Ware. Mrs. George Wash
ington Hill. Lieut.. and Mrs. o. Z. Silver.
Charles Maigne. Major Sherman Peer.
Mrs. Clement Amory and Mrs. Elroy
Foote.
The sun., 1919-05-04
SEVEN CENT FARE FOR JERSEY.
Public Service Railway Company
Gets Higher Rate.
Special Despatch to THE Sun

TRENTON. May 3.--Restoration Of 7
cent fares on all lines OF the Public
Service Railway Company in New Jersey
was authorized by the Public Utility
Commission in decision handed down
to-day. The company is empowered to
restore forthwith the rates which ex-
listed prior to April 1. The order affects
14l municipalities in which the COM
pany's lines operate.
Announcement was made by officials
Of the company that the Z cent rate
would be made effective on all lines at
midnight tonight. Instructions to that
effect were promulgated to all employees
during the day. The new rates. includ-
ing the additional charge of ! cent for
each initial transfer. are to remain In
force until the commission has concluded
its investigation OF the zoning plan pro-
posed by the Public Service Railway
Commission. and which has been bitterly
opposed by representatives Of many mu-
inequalities.
Frank H. Sommer. counsel for the
League OF Municipalities, intimated to-
day that application will be made next
week for a judicial review OF the board s
order. Mr.. Sommer criticised rather
sharply the action OF the commission in
making the new rate effective immedi-
ately.
The sun., 1919-05-04
MINES MENACE SHIP LANES.
One From Europe Reported
Drifting on Cape Hatterns.

Reports received by the Photographic
Office in Washington indicate that a
number OF mines from waters about
Europe are drifting in Atlantic steam
ship lanes.
Three objects described as mines or
resembling mines, were reported April
80 by shippers. one Off Cape Hatteras.
another ESQ miles southwest of Fastnet
Light and a third near the Azores. The
derelict lighter Arcadia is floating about
six feet out Of the water OF Cape Hat
teras.
The sun., 1919-05-04
Fined for shipping Liquor.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 3.--Joseph &c
cles. president of the American Sugar
Company OF Utah, John Browning. said
to be a son OF the inventor OF the Brown
ing machine gun, and J. II. Devine a
Utah attorney. were fined $1,000 each
o-day by Judge William c. Van Fleet
of the United States District Court after
they had pleaded guilty to shipping
liquor into dry territory. The shipment
was made for personal use. It was stated.
The sun., 1919-05-04

by dancing. Sophie Tucker and het
Jazz band and Thomas Egan, the Irish
tenor, were chief among the entertain,
ers. Loving cups were presented to Mis-,
Elisabeth Marbury and Bryan l.. Ken.
nelly In token OF their war work.
The sun., 1919-05-04
NIXON TO REGULATE
N. Y. TRACTION LINES
Smith Signs Foley Bill and
Names Ship Builder Ser
vice Commissioner.
WALSH GETS WORKS POST
Col. Parsons Declines $4,000
Position as Construction
Commissioner.
Special DespdtcA 10 TIE Sun.

ALBANY, May 3.--The FIVE headed
Public Service Commission for the First
District, which was established in the
administration OF Gov Hughes. passed
out OF existence to-day when Gov Smith
signed the Foley bill establishing a
single commissioner for regulatory work.
Lewis Nixon. shipbuilder and one
time head OF Tammany Hall. who since
the first OF the year had been State
Superintendent OF Public Works. was
appointed Immediately as the first Com
missioner OF Public Service. His pay
will be $4,000 a year and he will have
the appointment of three deputies a
1880 a year each.
Edward s. Walsh of Brooklyn. a prac-
teal canal man and Deputy Superintend-
ent of Public Works, was promoted to
head of that department.
The Governor also announced that
Col. William Barclay Parsons had de-
clined to accept the post of Construc-
ton Commissioner, which official will
take over the work OF the old Public
Service Commission in connection with
the construction of rapid transit lines.
The companion Foley bill. which pro-
vides for this Office. will be signed by
the Governor as soon as he has found
n man to take the place. There is talk
that Col. Merritt H. Smith. chief en-
gineer OF the New York city Department
of Water Supply, is being seriously con-
stdered for this appointment.
The sun., 1919-05-04
Goth Entertained at Armery.

The sixty-ninth Regiment was enter
tanned in its own armory last night by
the Knights of Columbus, which ar
ranged a musical programme. followed