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Evening star., 1935-07-28

cessor, Andrew jackson, the White
House, and left the Executive Mansion
in the evening of March 3 and walked
out to Meridian Hill, where for a while
he resided.
In 1880 the property was decided by
Porter to Philip Lansdale for life, re-
mainder to Eliza Cox.
Prior to the Civil War Boschke's
map shows G. L. Thompson as living
in the old mansion, and another
residence is indicated as standing a
short distance to the northwest, which
might have been the overseer's house
referred to. A road, which accom-
modated both residences, had its out
let on Taylor's lane (now Columbia
road about where is Quarry road.
For a number Of years. prior and
subsequent to 1887, the writer recalls
a cottage-like dwelling which stood
about where the French Embassy Is
located, and which might have been
Commodore Porter's tenant house.
From about 1882 to 1897 this dwelling
was occupied by Charles Newbold, who
came to Washington about 1881 as a
clerk in the Census Once, and soon
afterward took up dairy farming on
Meridian Hill. He had as a near
neighbor Joaquin Miller, Poet of the
Sierras," who erected log house on
Crescent street about 1883. This
rustic cabin, now in Rock Greek
Park, had as visitor in 1884 Eugene
Field, humorist and poet. 1t then
stood somewhat to the rear of the
Meridian Mansions, and in 1887 was
sold to Richard C. Dubois for $500,
and rented in June Of that year to
A. A. Adee, Assistant Secretary OF
State, who resided there for some
time afterward.
There were a number OF families
living on Crescent street about this
time, including Mr.. James and his
sons, Addison, Richard D. and Cliff
ton, and Frank and William F. Ogle.
ON SIXTEENTH street, near cres-
~ cent, also stood the old standpipe
which will be recalled my many an
early resident of Washington, who as
a child, no doubt, delighted to throw
stones I'D against its iron sides, just
to hear the noise it made, and some OF
the more venturesome daredevils who
passed it did not hesitate to climb the
iron ladder that reached to the top,
Just to see what was on the inside
which was usually water.
II was erected in 1878 by the Com
missioners to give increased water
pressure to some Of the higher parts
of the city. It was constructed by
Gray & Noyes, who had their iron
foundry on Maine avenue near Third
street southwest, and was removed at
least 80 years ago.
During the Civil War Meridian Hill
was regarded as an appropriate place
for the temporary encamping Of troops
and the Massachusetts, soldiers first
stopped here before moving farther
out in the country to what Is now
Fort Stevens, erected in October, 1851
and first named Fort Massachusetts,
Later the 77th New York encamped
on Meridian Hill. an account of which
is given by Surg. George T. Stevens
Of that regiment, who says:
I'VE encamped on Meridian Hill
December /, 1861. Meridian Hill is
the most delightful locality in the
vicinity of Washington. The plain on
which the city stands extends back
some 2 miles from the river and Is
terminated by . line Of hills. Along
the margin Of these hills were some
fine old suburban mansions. On our
right, toward Georgetown, was Kalo-
rama, once the home q. 1oel BaElax
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establishment of the Board of Public
Works has been made manifest, he
might have made the place pay good
dividends. James K Paulding, an
intimate friend of Capt. Porter, in his
amusing book, John Bull in America.
good -naturedly satirizes the nautical
hero's system Of farming.
"AI sailors imagine themselves
competent to manage farm and are
never satisfied until they own one
The historic Pennsylvania Dutchman
may not have.understood the theory of
farming, but in practice he was Ger
tainly successful, for what vegetables
he could not sell he gave to the pigs,
and what the pigs wouldn't eat he
ate himself.
THE captain. on the other hand,
was so proud of his farming that he
supplied his acquaintance with the
best Of vegetables for nothing. He
had kitchen garden of 5 acres, and
had to buy vegetables for Winter; he
had a hundred acres in corn. oats,
wheat, ETC.. and was obliged to pur-
chase grain for his stock.
LIE IMPORTED English bulls at
81 200 apiece; people would not
patronize them. He had the finest
piggery in the country, but alas, it
did not pay. Thousands of carloads
of manure were hauled upon the farm,
only to be washed away by the Spring
rains; the place was in beautiful order,
highly satisfactory to the casual OBJ
server, but it yielded absolutely moth
ing.
"The captain then introduced an
English farmer on the premises, es-
tablished him with his family in q
beautiful little farm house and sup
piled him with half a dozen assist
ants. At the end of the year the crops
realized just about enough to pay the
expenses Of this party, without any
oversurplus in the way Of profit.
ION the whole, Capt. Porter found
that he had been more successful in
ploughing the sea than he was ever
likely to be in ploughing terra firma." +"
Evidently Comdr. Porter went in
for farming too deeply, for in 1920
he mortgaged the property to Comdr.
John Rodgers, and, although he had
sold off nearly half the land in the
next few years, yet in 1928, we find
Richard Smith offering the property
for sale, according to an announce
ment appearing in the National In
telligencer of October 13, as follows:
Meridian Hill For Sale.
"REnG duly authorized by Commo-
dore Porter, the subscriber offers
Meridian Hill for sale. This property,
the last residence Of Commodore Por-
ter while tn this country, commands
o beautiful and extensive view Of the
District and of the surrounding coun-
try and is one OF the most desirable
places in the District. The land con-
tains about 60 acres and Is highly
improved, and has o number Of valla-
bic young fruit trees now bearing.
The buildings consist Of a large
dwelling house finished in the best
style and of necessary outhouses, in
cluding an overseer's house and sub
Stanttal barn. The house lies l mile
north of the Presidents House.
"a part Of the purchase money
viii be required in hand and for
the residence o liberal credit viii
be given. Persons disposed to pur-
chase VIII apply TO the subscriber. A
great bargain may be had In this
property"
In 1919 the mansion and grounds
were leased by John Quincy Adams,
who dispensed with the formality Of
personally truin0 over to hts sue
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time Andrew johnson was tried
through impeachment proceedings
Some say his vote saved johnson from
conviction, which would have meant
his removal from the Office Of Presi-
dent of the United States. But then
there were others who took a more
leading part than it seems that he
did and whose vote amounted to just
as much, at least.
Indeed, he was only l of 19 Sena-
tors who voted mot guilty on that
memorable May 16. 1868, the other
Is being Messrs. Bayard, Buckalew,
Davis, Dixon, Dooltttle, Fessenden,
Fowler, Grimes, Hendricks, johnson,
McCreery, Norton, Patterson of Ten
nessee, Ross, Salisbury, Trumbulr
Van Wrinkle and Vickers.
Thirty-fve Senators voted guilty"
the total vote for and against the
President being 54: necessary for con-
viction, 80. just one vote short Of the
required amount.
THE Star Of May Is. 1868, tells us
- that the invalid SenatorEHow-
ard, Conklin, Grimes and Morton
who might have been excused for
remaining away. did put in an ap-
pearance, nevertheless: "Conklin look
ing quite feeble; Mr.. Howard came
in, closely wrapped up in a shawl"
Three Of these, Howard, Conkfin and
Morton, voted guilty" while Grimes
voted mot guilty" Therefore it does
seem that If any particular person is
to be given credit for saving President
Johnsons oficial head, that credit
should 60 to Senator James Wilson
Grimes of Iowa, who left sick bed to
vote mot guilty." and In doing so
ended the most celebrated impeaeh-
ment trial in American history.
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Meridian Hill
Sixteenth 1883
Andrew Jackson being
The Cascades, Meridian
Sixteenth Florida
home of former Senator John B. Henderson,
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IN ADDITION to the mansion,
= commodious farm house and q
large barn, both Of brick, were on the
place, and there was o fine open
wood Of large growth near the man
sion, covering about IS acres.
Just o short year before the troops
encamped on Meridian Hill IL became
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
WILL SUNSHINE BE ON HAND SUNDAY?
 THAT'S BIG QUERY

Will that official weather pre- diction of flair tonight and Sat urday.. carry over through Sunday?
 That's the prime question in the minds of every Juneau baseball fan today. MT John Fan has had to sit by and watch indictment weather wash out his three opening games. planned originally for last Sunday. Tuesday and today.
 However. those same elaborate Opening Day festivities. planned for last Sunday, will be carried out next Sunda President William Holzheimer of the City League said today-providing the fair weather will continue.
 Holzheimer announced the game Will start at 4:30 with the Elks and Legion tangling All persons who had planned to have their cars out on opening day are asked to be on hand Sunday afternoon at 3:45 at Triang.e Place,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
M'KANNA ASKS FOR PLAY SHED
 HELP UNDAY
Post Commander Wants All Citizens to Aid Tn Le-
 glon Structure

Give the kids a half-hour of your time Sunday afternoon!
 That's the plea made today by R. J. McKanna, commander of AL ford John Bradford Post of the American Legion. McKanna made the plea in connection with the announcement that an intensive af- ternoon's work would be put in Sunday on the playshed that the Legion is constructing on it's play field at Second Avenue and Frank lin Street.
 I'm not only asking Legionnaires to be on hand, ready to wield a hammer or saw, but I'm saying that we want everybody-Legion- naire or not--to help" McKanna said. This playshed is civic pro- ject. We of the Legion want the whole town to take pride in 1t. So, come on up and see us Sunday !"
 Commander McKanna said that work will begin at 1 o'clock Sun day afternoon. He said that much work could be accomplished before the start of the City Baseball League festivities in Baseball Park at 4:30 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
MATANUSKA TO GET FIRST CUT
 OF WORKS FUND
2l Miles of chorape Route to Be Completed
 Under New Allotment
INCLUDES BRIDGE
 OVER KNIK RIVER
$l20,000 Will Be Expend- ed in Building Roads
 to Serve Settlers

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Im- mediate distribution of billion. ninety million for non-federal pro- jects under the works relief pro- gram has been recommended to President Roosevelt by the Allot- ment Beard.
 The Advisory committee allot- ments recommended approval of s426,500 for the Alaska Road Com mi sion in the Interior Department. This includes $326,500 for construc- ten of 2l miles of the Anchorage Matanuska read and $l20000 for road work in the Matanuska Val ley.
 Other allotments expected to be oked by the President include For army engineers, $l02, 900 GOO: for Maine tidal projects. s10.o00 ,o00; Wisconsin plan. s100.000,000; low cost housing, s25o,0O0; resettlcment, $100, ,0o0.0O0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
John Jones OiUn Artist
 for His Ads
Manager of Local Firm Il. lustrates Advertise
 ments in Empire

Those attention compelling illus trations that bring stoves, fishing tackle, house furnishings, and the many other items that the Juneau Young Hardware store merchandis- es, intimately into the family read ing circle, via the Juneau-Young advertisements in The Empire, are no mere happenstance.
 Each one with it's cartoon-like timehness, pertinence, and friendly touch is the hand-craft creation of John w. Jones, head of the firm.
 As a hobby. MT. Jones has sketched for a long time. He draws his own seasonal greeting cards, pen and inks an appealing bit of Alaskan scenery observed on his hunting and fishing trips, from time to time.
 Consequently when he couldn't find just the right ready-made H. lustrations for his advertisements, he started sketching them out on linoleum, etching them for print ing, and the result is a distinctive, original type of advertising.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
PENNY DRIVE IN JUNEAU BRINGS
 IN OVER S200
Children s Orthopedic Hos.
 pital Workers Collect Good sum Tn Drive

Five thousand and six pennies were included in the contributions collected in Juneau during the re- cent Penny Drive of the Children's Orthopedic Hospital of Seattle, and total of $2093l was subscribed To- cally, according to the statement made at the close of the drive by Mrs. J. F Mullen, chairman of the drive in Juneau.
 The largest single contribution was made by the Women of the Moose, who sent a check for $25.00 to Mrs. Mullen for the Penny drive
 Working with Mrs. Mullen on the committee distributing Penny Drive envelopes at the beginning of the drive, collecting them a week later, and counting the 6,087 coins collect ed in the envelopes during the drive were Mrs. l. P. Taylor, Mrs. A. w. Stewart, Mrs. G. E. Cleveland and Mrs. E. w Clifford A check for the total amount has been sent to Mrs. G. w. Skinner of Seattle, chairman in charge of the drive which was conducted throughout the State of Washington and AL aska.
 Mrs. Mullen's statement follows: Ctonnxc fro,,o
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
GARBAGE DUMP
 RELIEF TO BE ! TOLD COUNCIL
Fish Trap Wire, Arriving Tonight, Will Be Used
 on City Pier

An ingenious scheme for relief of the garbage dump situation will be revealed at the City Council meeting, scheduled for o'clock to- night at City Hall. Since the new dump on the Thane road has been in use, it's inefficient operation has been problem, but city officials believed today that this new scheme will remove all difficulties.
 Mayor Isadore Goldstein will tell Councilmen how fish trap wire. telegraphed for early this week, will arrive from Seattle tonight on a |northbound steamer.
 That fish trap wire wll be strung between the piles of the present garbage dump pier, there by making an enclosed area. A trap door will be cut on the pier floor, and tin cans, bottles anfl other refuse that, heretofore. hs ve been noticed on the beach, will be dumped through it.
 The combustiable material will continue to be burned.
 Mayor Goldstein and other city officials today said that tIIis system is and has been in successful op- eration for several years at Belling- ham, Wash. As the enclosed area fills up, it was explained, more piers are added and boxed-dn with fish trap wire to provide additional dumping space. Floating refuse will be eliminated by this plan, Councilmen will be told tonight.
 Another important item to be considered will be the second read- ing of the municipal liquor regula- tions. Passed through the first reading two weeks ago, this meas ure, which provides no closing hours for liquor establishments, must pass tonight and again once more before becoming an ordinance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
First Bro.Unie
 |Of Year Shot; WfndtaH TraiI

Shooting of the first brownie in this section is reported today.
 E. A. Torgerson, prOspector, bagged an 8OO-pounder before 1t bagged him.
 Tcrgers0n was going along the Windfall trail when he and the brownie met, about 20 feet apart.
 The brownie raised up on his launches "looming as large as a house." said Torgerson, and l let go my first shot. It took four ether shots from the Rem ington Express to put an end to the bear"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
EXCH N CE OF
 TEACHERS HERE
 IS ANNOUNCED
Misses Til,otson, Long to Instruct for Year at
 Newport News, Va.

They say there's nothing new under the sun. But, next fall, Ju- neau public school students will realize there is something new in education, at least for this city.
 Announcement was made today by A. B. Phillips, superintendent of schools, that details had been com- pleted for an exchange, for one year, of two teachers between Ju- neau High School and high school in Newport News, Va. The Juneau instructors involved in this ex- change are the Misses Marjorie Tillotson, mathematics, and Kath- ryn Long, history.
 This is the first time in the his tory of Juneau that this exchange system, in vogue with colleges and universities, has been attempted. Ketchikan is another Alaskan city also exchanging instructors next year. The First City will trade teachers with Honolulu, T. H.
 Okeyed Today Telegraphic word was received from the Virginia city's school board today that it had approved the exchange Newport News is a city whose population at the last census was 34,417 persons. There aro On5 ;,,ctr,,otorc o,,,r,1ovad i,, +J,a public schools of the city. | An interesting feature of the ex- change is the fact that neither Miss Tillotson or Miss Long have travelled east of the Rocky Noun tains. Miss Long was born in New | York, but was brought west as a child. The Newport teachers not only have never been to Alaska, but have not travelled west of Chi cago.
 The Juneau instructors will leave here after the final dismissal of school on May 29. They plan to purchase a used automobile in Se- attle and drive across the country to their new positions.
 Newcomers Experienced
 Both the Virginia instructors are experienced and well-trained, their records show .s
 Miss Tillotsons replacement will be Miss Lucy H. Sinclair, grad uate of William and Mary College, and holder of a masters degree in mathematics from Columbia Uni versity. She also has studied at the University of Virginia and the University of Arkansas. She has taught 12 years, and for two years was mathematics demonstrator at William and Mary College.
 Miss Harriet K. Cutter will re- place Miss Long. She is graduate of Lynchburg College in Virginia and holds a masters degree from the New York University. She has had six years of teaching exper- fence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
INDIAN AFFAIRS
 EXECUTIVE COMES
 FROM WASHINGTON

Dr. w Carson Ryan, Jr., Direct or of Education in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C., will arrive in Juneau next Tues day for series of conferences with officials and Charles w Hawkes. worth, Assistant to the Director Of the Bureau. He is leaving Seattle tomorrow on the Yukon
 Dr. Ryan, who is one of the out standing educators of the country will deliver the commencement ad- dress at Wrangell Institute on Sunday May 26, at D. m. He has visited Alaska before on two diff ferent occasions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
C. S. EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service Commission has announced an ex- animation for position of anaesthet- ist, U. s. Public Health Service, en- trance salary $2,0O0 a year Further information may be obtained at Room 3l1. Federal and Territorial Building, Juneau,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
WHAT MONEY GOES FOR

The $426,000 recommended for approval for Alaska will include two projects which involve the Manan- liska aeoording to Ike P. Taylor, Chief Engineer of the Alaska Road Commission. One is completion of the Anchorage-Matanuska road of Al miles, 20 miles of which was firl- ished with PWA funds. There is 2l miles of this route still to be built which includes a 1,500 foot bridge over the Knik river. Most of the completed work has been done on the Anchorage end with about mile finished on the Mat anuska end. The recommendation of the Road Commission, which apparently has met approval of the Allotment Board, was $326,000 for this work.
 The remaining $120,000 of the S426,000 allotment will go toward building and connecting some 30 miles of road in the Palmer dis trict in the Matanuska valley to serve the new settlers. About I50 men will be employed on the two projects, MT. Taylor said.
 Other Allotments to Follow
 Action of the Allotment Board is the first indication received here of what Alaska may expect from the Public Works relief program. It is anticipated that other allot- ments will follow, including virtu- ally every department functioning in the Territory.
 While no official word has been received by the Road Commission 1t is expected to be forthcoming shortly and it is hoped that actual work will be able to start in about a month. Just what regulations will pertain as to workmen on the projects has not been revealed but it is assumed the general purpose of the works program will be car ried out with men from the relief rolls being used where possible. It is reported that there are some l5O men on direct relief in Anchorage at the present time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
S426, 800 ALLOTTED ALASKAN ROADS
TO
 RETIRE SOON

' WASHINGTON, May 17.-One of the most meteoric of New Deal careers is declared to be nearing close.
 Well-inf0rmed sources said that an underst ding was reached sometime ago whereby Donald K. Richberg, National Recovery Administrator, is to quit the Government service and return to his private law prac- fice when the present NRA ex- pires June l6.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17

The infcrmants said Richberg, who expressed desire to return to private life, would remain at his pcst as Chairman of the Blue Eagle Recovery Board only during the legislative reorgani- zation of MIRA now being stud jed.
 Besidcs Richberg ether NRA executives are also said to be contemplating early retirement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
BONUS MARCH PREDICTED

WASHINGTON, May 17-Soon after the Patman bonus bill was signed by Vice. President Garner of the Senate and Speaker Byrns of the House, and sent to the White House, James E. Vanzandt. Con- mander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, said this afternoon that if the bill is vetoed and Congress fails to override the veto, there is a real danger of another bonus march on Washington"
 Commander VanZandt said he would try and prevent any march.
 A fight is expected about the middle of next week over passage over the veto. Both sides claim a victory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
KIDN APER IS
 SENTENCED TO
 LIFE IN CELL
Arthur Barker and One Other to Pay Penalty
 Lighter Sentences

ST. PAUL, Minn., May l7.-Ar- thur Barker convicted of conspiracy in the Kidnapping of Edward Brewer banker, who paid $2o0,o0o for his release, has been sentenced to life imprisonment following his convic- ton, as was also Oliber Berg. Hi nois convict.
 Four others, also convicted or he same charge. were given lesser sentences.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
TO CHICHAGoF

Employed by the Chichagof Min ing Company, the following men took passage on the Estebeth for Chichagof: Mike Caskovich. Vinko Lucich, Steve Conkoich, Pete Miller and Joe Yovanovich.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
END OF MIRA
 LAW IS NEAR

WASHI N G TON, May IT, Some Senators predicted today that if the House passes the seven-point NRA program ap- proved by President Roosevelt and Administrator Donald R. Richberg, there will be no MIRA law on the books after the pres ent one expires on June 16.
 The Senate passed the meas ure prolcnging NRA for ten
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17
Lieut.. Bowman Is
 Ordered to Alaska

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Army orders issued here today transfers Lieut.. Edmond Bowman from Fort Denning, in Georgia, to Chilkoot Barracks in Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-17

months only. Senators said that House acceptance of the seven point program will lead to prolonged tug -of-war with the Senate, which has already trim med NRA's sails.
 Even Democratic leaders in the Senate are apprehensive about completing new legisla- tion by June 16.