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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
15
An old advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a health tonic for youth and vigor. It claims purity for decades and lists usage instructions with a $1 bottle price. A medical booklet and testimonials are offered free to readers who request it.
Court heard that Wade & Hedges broker office near government clerks as witnesses described stock bets without delivery. Harris testified he never owned stock from orders, while Dow said he could receive certificates if deals were made. Evidence covered contracts, delivery clauses, and bucket shops linked to Wade’s operations.
Commissioner Macfarland urges the corporation counsel to prosecute saloon keepers who post collateral when charged with excise law violations and fail to appear. The excise board says convictions are needed to withhold renewals, citing Le Cuyer. Assistant counsel Pugh says attachments and high collateral are the tools to compel trials.
The district reports births outpacing deaths for several weeks. For the week ended March 21, 93 white and 44 colored infants were born, helping to surpass deaths by 18. Last week saw 119 deaths versus 140 last year, with white death rate 1.63 per 100 and colored rate 1.88 per 1,000. Respiratory diseases remained leading killers, pneumonia causing 30 deaths and pulmonary tuberculosis 17. Whooping cough declined. measles rose. smallpox declined by 7 cases. typhoid fell by 1. chicken pox fell by 6.
Commissioner West proposes a plan to shift passengers from Virginia towns to a substation near Fourteenth Street by Long Bridge. He urges Congress to authorize transfers via Mount Vernon Railroad so riders reach city departments with one fare. Extension of main trolley lines may follow.
Chief Engineer Belt’s review of seventeen school buildings urges the Board of Education to prepare estimates for needed improvements to enhance pupil safety in fires. District Commissioners note no estimates were submitted and invite the board to consider suggested fire protection measures including janitor guidance, reducing combustibles, more extinguishers, and administrative steps.
David B Fairchild of the Department of Agriculture donated 16 flowering cherry trees imported from Japan for use in Washington public schools. A tree will be planted at each school grounds where feasible, with Franklin School at 1 45 PM hosting the talk on Japan's cherry trees, illustrated by slides. A special Chevy Chase car will take a boy from each school to Mr Fairchilds suburban home for planting instructions leaving at 9 00.
Mayor Behrman of New Orleans met Commissioner West to review municipal affairs under his authority. The city is spending 18,000,009 on improvements chiefly sewerage drainage and water mains as it aims to upgrade garbage ashes and city refuse collection. West supplied needed information and pledged further data. Behrman praised the department of pre cleaning for its work.
Petworth residents oppose putting tents for consumptives on the pubic gardens near the new hospital. The Petworth Citizens Association says tents should only be erected if used with the hospital and under strict sanitary controls. George S Wilson of the Board of Charities confirms tents would not be set up unless tied to the Bee hospital, stressing strict adherence to sanitation rules.
Brig. Gen. Jacob Kline, retired, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Monday. His funeral from St Johns Protestant Episcopal Church proceeded to Arlington Cemetery with Escort from Troop B Thirteenth U S Cavalry and a Battery from Fort Myer. Graveside ceremonies closed with musketry and the sounding ape. Sale of 1861 Irving Street residence to Charles Renshaw noted by Boss Phelps Realty. It is a three story brick with ten rooms, heated by hot water, originally selling for about 9400. Banquet concert and readings planned Friday March 27 at Rust Hall 115 North Capitol Street with Sibley Hospital and National Training School for missionaries. tickets for dinner and entertainment 6 cents.
At a Franklin meeting the Board of Education examined the eligible teachers list by examination results. They favored appointing the top scorer but considered seniority. J A Richardson, long-suspended, was restored. Several staff moves and extensions of leave were approved along with new substitutes in graded schools.
Francis A. Sebring was honored by a large gathering of Scottish Rite Masons at the cathedral of the order Tuesday night. Jacob S. Jones presented a diamond encrusted jewel, noting Sebring's devotion to Masonry and the Scottish Rite. The inscription on the reverse cites the gift from Mithras Lodge of Perfection No. 1, A. A. S. R., Washington, D. C., dated March 17, 1908.
A special train from the letter station arrived at Fifteenth and H streets NE marking the opening of the Washington to Baltimore interurban trolley line. Officials and invited guests rode the train and the company announced a formal ceremony planned for April 1 to commemorates the connecting of the three cities.
Under Maj. Sylvester recommended action, West approves new special policemen Robert Edwards for the northwest city. H. A. Olsen, T. B. Spencer, and Lloyd True assigned to the Capitol to replace John A. Jones, John O'Connell, and W. R. Johnson whose commissions are revoked. J. E. Mooney to drive in connection with regular services. Sarwoon and Melvale Rye noted as special this week.
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