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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1907
Page
31
A reflective passage recalling youth's scale, where ants and small stocks towered as giants and modest efforts felt like Hercules feats. The author contrasts childhood perceptions with grown-up perspective, noting how trivial events loom large in memory.
Oscar Fillah and Antoni Abdo, two Syrians who killed each other in a Fillah's fruit store feud, were buried side by side at Greenwood. The Greek Catholic ceremony was held after Oscar confessed to shooting his cousin, despite Antoni's initial death by self harm allegations.
Tests show a collie that bit Isadore Dubovis and Edward Herbert two weeks ago was rabid. Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture reports two rabbits inoculated with brain emulsion. one rabbit showed nervous symptoms and paralysis, the other died shortly after inoculation. Dubovis boy improves at Baltimore City Hospital Pasteur department and may soon leave.
Miss C M Toomb of 1019 Twenty second street northwest repeats her appeal to the Commissioners to stop roller skating on sidewalks. She cites dangers to children and reports elderly women knocked down by youths. The matter is referred to the corporation counsel for possible regulations.
The Palm Limited, Southern's all Pullman train from New York to St. Augustine, completed its inaugural season run yesterday. Officials greeted the arrival at 6:02 p.m. at Pennsylvania Station as the train, filled with tourists, continued toward Jacksonville over Southern tracks. Passengers to Washington and beyond included notable company officers who inspected the service and addressed the onlookers. Bishop Walters to address Galaxy meeting at Galbraith A M E Zion Church with D D L G Jordan and other speakers.
District commissioners back a Congress filed bill to curb tax refunds and revise rates. The measure, drafted on advice from former Assessor Darnellie, would ban tax refunds for overpayments beyond three years and set new review schedules and earnings taxes for banks and trust companies. The bill also repeals inconsistent acts.
Mr Ellis Spear former Commissioner of Patents accuses that 1125 paid for Sixteenth street improvements was obtained by false pretense. He asks immediate action to fill holes and grade land so water does not stand. Morris Hacker superintendent of roads plans winter grading but cites material scarcity delaying heavy filling.
Heads of district offices must certify and approve new payrolls at the start of business on the 1st and 11th of each month and send them to the auditor without delay. Payments must be ready by 9:60 am. The system allows withdrawal on the last day and the 15th for semi monthly pay, or office heads may come to certify at opening on the 1st and 16th.
Health Officer Woodward reports 1162 typhoid cases in the year with 129 likely outside the district, 48 by direct contact, and 59 from milk. He says most histories are unclear and sources remain undisclosed. The department awaits the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service report for clarity.
Two policemen will monitor pawn shops and second hand stores to enforce regulations and track all articles pledged or purchased. The move, approved by Commissioners, aims to curb theft by ensuring daily reports on jewelry clothing and other items. A district supplies committee also approved permanent panels to revise general contracts and schedules. Excellent service to Pinehurst via Southern Bay with weekday Washington to Pinehurst sleeper service at 9 50 p m.
Grand Army comrades attend the funeral of Isaac Grantham Jacquette held yesterday at 12 mm on Thirteenth street. Rev Dr Wallace Radcliffe of New York Avenue Presbyterian officiated praising his Union service and civic character. Pallbearers included J G Beatty and J S Manning with G A R members L F Randolph George E Davis Hubert Armour I B Thatcher. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.
The revenue and inspection branch and the distribution branch of the water department have been consolidated under the superintendent. The move, urged by Capt William Kelly, Assistant Engineer Commissioner, realigns staff including the water registrar and his force.
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