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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
11
Experts warn that the body's machinery must stay clear of clogging accumulators to work well. Constipation weakens muscles and can be cured and prevented by a nightly tea dose and a specific compound of Senna fluid extract Rochelle salts Ar- Sagrada bicarbonate of soda water and glycerine prepared by a reputable druggist.
Washington dairy producers from Virginia Maryland and representatives of milk ink meet Commissioner Macfarland to seek delays and broader application of a proposed tuberculin test regulation for District milk herds. They warn higher prices if 25 percent of herds fail and discuss compensation needs. The milk commission convenes at District Building to review the sanitary report.
The District Commissioners announced they asked Lydia Dent of Louisville Kentucky to appear before them to substantiate statements she made last winter about the conduct of employment agencies in the city. They denied several claims by Mrs Dent and asked Mrs Gitterman to arrange for her appearance as soon as possible.
On Health Officer Woodward’s recommendation A Frank Evans was appointed inspector of marine products at 1200 dollars yearly. The resignation of Garrett Fitzgerald as assistant engineer at the Washington Asylum was accepted and Charles F B Aust 48 was named his successor. Weights and Measures has Kell recommended Benjamin F Graham and J Eldridge Burns be appointed special policemen for the Eastern and Western markets.
Michael Falverene, a lamp lighter and participant in a recent strike, was brought before the police court yesterday morning on a charge of breaking street lamps on the night of April. He pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial. Floral Work by Gude advertised for wedding decorations.
Commissioners will ask Congress to fix playground salaries by including a provision for employment and personal service in next estimates. District Auditor Garrison notes nearly $4,000 of a $10,000 annual playground appropriation went to salaries in 1914. Approved appointments include Olivia Baker 80, Sarah Fernandis 4, Thomas Johnson 340, BEF Miller 55, Minnie Price 40, C L Spinney 55, Agnes Stewart 5, Henry Towne 0, Mabel Towner 60, J G Van Loo 45, and Oliver Bright 100 as assistant construction superintendent.
A small black satchel with about 1000 dollars in jewelry and 12 dollars in cash lost on a Ninth and F streets street car on July 17 was returned to Mrs. Frank W. Smith of Mendota by a wheelchair bound woman. The custodian said the cash was used for shoes for her children, the contents mostly intact, and a 100 dollar reward had been offered.
C S Albert of the New York World alleges motormen on Fourteenth Street Northwest near Mount Pleasant travel downhill at twenty to twenty five miles per hour endangering passengers at crossings. Police officials say they have been urged to address the issue with the traction company over excessive speeds.
Policeman Stroebel of the Third precinct arrested William Harris on suspicion for riding in a brick wagon in the early hours. The rig was found to belong to M. T. Pollock. Harris admitted using the outfit to carry his girl to the arcus, but Judge O Neal fined him five dollars or fifteen days on the farm, noting the price outweighed the pleasure of the ride.
Druggist advertisements tout Berens Rye Bread and Velvet Cream as champions of child health and strong bodies. Local claims urge grocers to sell only genuine Berens products. Community notices report donors contributing bedroom suites and parlor furniture to a Masonic Temple Building fund, totaling substantial gifts.
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