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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1909

Page

9

Educators Open Session of Midwestern Association

Opening session of the Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the Middle States and Maryland included Moffat’s Address on Character. A reception at the Corcoran Art Gallery followed at Willard Hotel with Amb Bryce in attendance and many university leaders among the guests. The gathering, under university oversight, continues today with papers on higher education and unit systems and a strong list of participating educators from major colleges and schools.

Association of Collegia and Preparatory Schools of Midwdle Maryland Pasinses Corcoran Art Galery Bobsdle Middle States Kemt Willard Hotel Washington Art Ambassador Bryce Ljustesen Association of Educators Runtens Preserit F. B. Molaire Bernard Gragen A. J. Parson Jan Wetet Ent Needham Wilbur Ewege Washington University Needham Thirkfeld Howswird University Elmer E. Brown AY Mew Moffat James D. Moffat Edward F. Buchner Henry B. Pritchett Jeane H. Holmes Arthmore College Edward Rynearson Tittsburg High TL Morgan Dickinsop Collest Clarkinle C. L.thornburg Laxligh University Lehigh Walter R. Marsh St. Paul's School Garden City John @. Bowman Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of New York City B. Linabart University of Pitteburo Will” Grant Chambers University of Pittsburg Tate Inflate Port Deposit George 1 “Isher The Universty of Gnion’ College Ehenectary N. Y Baward H. Griffin Johns Hosking University Virgil Precruiing Horace Mann School New York Trantla HH. Stodard New York University W. F. Srabhe Dhndystro Academy Bitty’ Ture Homer Smith Collegeville P. F. Dumlap Albright’ Collare Myerstown Thonters Fell St. John's College Annapelly Karl J. Grimm Pennsylvania Gettysbre Pos Miller Johns Hopkins” University John L. Stewart Lehigh University Judson FP. Welsh Pennsylvania State College Joseph Swain Swarthmore College Lusa Martha Bombiger Frederick F. Fartington Park National Fark Seminary Forest Glen Missith CL Westcott Wests George A. Ross Wasdington College For “Young Ladies BE. J. Hayes Central High School Edmond Walsh Francis Goldbach Fort John Mohn Georgetown Unversity Charles W. Needham George Washington Culversity William R. Vance George Washington Law School Ernest G. Lorenzen George Washington University Frank F. Barber Bristol School Elmer Hilsworth Brown Henry B. F. Mac

Good Roads Motto Promises Progress Across Virginia

Letter from F. G. Schutt Sr. of Cherrydale Va reflects on the long running motto good roads and predicts a future of broad, paved highways. He recalls standing on heights 200 feet above Arlington and envisions a grand, connected road system with steam and electric lines linking distant points, inviting readers to witness the current progress on the main street of Arlington town and the graded highways improving travel and commerce.

Etter Post Ariington Worl Obrlitte Plang Cayde Commonwealth F. G. Schutt, SR Cherrydale

Handkerchief Farewell Warned By Health Officer

Dr Woodward District health officer warns against waving a handkerchief as farewells at crowds. He says contaminated handkerchiefs can spread scarlet fever typhoid fever diphtheria measles and other diseases through breezes. Freshly laundered linen reduces risk but used handkerchiefs pose a danger at train stations and crowds.

Woodward William ©. Woodward

Veteran Cleax Dead Oldest In Point Of Service

Augustus Lotz longtime clerk in the Internal Revenue Bureau of the Treasury, aged 76, dies at 209 Eighth Street SE. Funeral at 2:20 PM tomorrow, under Pentaptha Lodge, with Rev. A H Thompson officiating. interment Congressional Cemetery. Lotz, the department's oldest service employee, shared long service honors with Augustus Smith. Smith, in his 84th year, also served in the bureau. they were close friends for 43 years. Lotz was born in 1824 in Gallia County, Ohio, moved to Indiana, studied at the University of Indiana, and joined the Interior Department in 1863, later transferring to the Internal Revenue Bureau. He was the only person in the bureau named on the Roll of Honor. survived by his wife Mary, daughters Loretta Castle and Dotwell Flaxier, and two grandchildren plus two great-grandchildren.

Jeremiak Internal Revenue Bureau Ana Treasury Department Eighth ‘Street Pentaipha Lodge Lotz Pr Risdees Mary Peere A. H Lore Gallia County Onio Jay County Ind University of Indiana Bloomington Busieps Lots Shanks Congress Eleventh Indiana Interor Department Secretary of the Interior Commission of Internal Revenue Civil Service Revene Bureau Bureau United States Gage Yerkes Tredeury Tr. Lotz Royal E. Cabell Mr. Lotz Macy Lote Daughtare Loretta Castle Dotewesl Flaxier Portland, End William Needham Not This City

Admiral Barton Stricken Falls Leaving Mills Building

Rear Admiral J. K. Barton U S N suffered a paralysis stroke as he left the Mills building Seventeenth and 6 streets NW yesterday. He was taken to the Naval Hospital where doctors treated him for hours. His condition not serious. This is the second episode in a month after he fell on November 13 leaving his office. He is 56 and has been in the city for several years.

J. K. Barton Naval Hospital Admiral Barton Atdewslk Cada Fexdas Avalon Navy Department Asveral I Yeurs

Woman Foils Bank Robbery by Youthful Bandit

In Mbyomanje Wisconsin on November 3 an 18 year old boy, George Benbon, attempted to rob a bank cashier Mas. Smith alone on duty. She screamed as he pointed a pistol, causing guards to rush in. Benbon fled but was captured by a posse about half a mile from the village.

Mbyomanje Wis George Benbon Cscintant Mas. Smith Benbou

Treasury Secretary MacVeagh Studies Clerk Efficiency

Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh received yesterday’s report from the chiefs of bureaus on the efficiency of clerks under the department. The document reviews performance, workload, and administrative processes affecting Treasury operations.

MacVeagh Treasury Department of the Treasury

Report on departmental findings delayed amid clerical concerns

Rumors say the secretary will issue a statement about the report rather than publish its conclusions. The department reportedly viewed the report as generally favorable to clerks, though complaints persist about continuing employment of older men who should be retired or reassigned to suitable positions.

Descendant of Earl Douglas Dies in Virginia

Miss Anne Binns aged about 81 years fled to Spring Bill Fairfax county Virginia. She was the great granddaughter of Col William Douglas of Garalian and Montresey of Loudoun county. Her paternal line traces to Col Geo Heall of Dumbarton and George town. The funeral will be held at Lewingvil Fairfax county today.

Anne Xage Rules Spring Bill Fairfax County Mle Binns Dovsigs Eart Douglas Bootland William Douglas Garalian Montreseury Loutounsqunty Geowee Heall Dumbarton George Town Miss Binns Race HI Leesburg Lewingvil Fairfax County

Mrs A H Sauveur Dies After Ear Operation

Mrs A H Sauveur wife of Dr L G Sauveur died last night at Garfield Hospital from blood poisoning after an operation on an ulcerated ear. She had been ill two weeks. Sauveur, a notable Washington figure, was manager of the Vinecrest Bar in Kenneth, drawing interest from prominent men including J P Morgan.

A. H. Sauveur L. G. Sauveur Garfiell Hospital Sauveur Washington Vinecrest Kenneth J.P. Morgan

Hammer Scores His Treat For Lovers Of Music

Heidrich Hammer and his symphony orchestra opened their Beethoven program at the Helauco Theater to a large appreciative Washington audience. The performance of the first and fifth symphonies showed the ensemble’s strength and stamina with Hammer praised as a conductor of power and originality. Critics noted room for improvement but praised fidelity to the composer and the smooth handling of a difficult task. The audience remained generous, gifting chrysanthemums to Hammer at the close.

Heidrich Hammer Symphony Hélauco ‘Theater Washington Hammer Beethoven Heston Philadelphia Sr. Harner

Miss Kitty Cheatham Delights Columbia Theater With Lullabies

Miss Kitty Cheatham presented a gong recital at the Columbia Theater featuring eighteenth century songs and a recitation Any Old Romance. Her group of children's songs drew laughs while she portrayed the small boy and his ambitious mother. Fiora MacDonald played piano as an intelligent accompanist.

Kitty Cheatham Columbia Theater Miss Cheatham Jerushy Cheatham Fiora MacDonald

Langdale Death Jury Clears Bernard Brown in Georgetown Case

A coroner s jury cleared Bernard Brown of involvement in the death of John W Langdale, assistant superintendent of pslicing, at Georgetown University Hospital. The jury ruled Langdale s death resulted from a firearm wound inflicted by a white prisoner at the Sixth precinct station. Brown, in hospital under guard, was injured in the neck during the Monday night fight.

Bernard Brown Castnatty Hospital Aibisme John WW Langdala Pslicing Georgetown University Hospital Langdale Brown Shquest Langdate

Post and Road association to stage trial races at Speedway

Out of town horse owners show strong support for a December 11 carnival at the Washington Speedway. The Road Drivers and Riders Association plans a half mile track, trials from 1 to 6 pm, and prizes including cups and ribbons to promote a future horse show at Potomac Park.

Drivers and Ridery’ Association Eamellent Washington Pomemss Nmrinae Tha Uapes Reng Bktert Asboclasion H Wes Horsemen's Association Steam Roller Joseph ‘Cranford Cranford Paving Company Speedway Samuel Ross Barber & Roos Benning Race Course Melvin C. Hazen Road Drivers and Riders’ Association Carnivel George Smith Warrenton Washington Port Haren’ Hay Staith Taylor Riders and Drivers Association Potomac Park

Weather Conditions Forecast For Friday Night And Saturday

Weather conditions indicate clear skies over the eastern half with high pressure, while the western half faces cloudy skies and scattered snow from Colorado and Kansas. Temperatures run above average in most regions except New England, the Northwest, and areas west of the Rockies, with localized snow in the central Rockies and southern plateau Saturday. Rain chances in central plains, the lower Missouri, and Arkansas valleys late Saturday into Sunday, with warmer conditions in the Ohio Valley and Atlantic states, and cooler air moving into the central and southern Rockies and central plains by Sunday. Local wind shifts and coastal conditions vary from northeast to southeast, with moderate to brisk winds along the upper lakes and Gulf coast.

Dept. of Agriculturs Weather Bureau Washington Colomba Kanoay Sothmard Ang Cain Hakotaa Central Plains Migsouri Vlawer Arkanais Gulf States Bhatern Inke Onto Atlantic Guid Monntain Restos Bintan Smalssipps Mivowrl Ar Lawson Vallage Gogland Derain Exley Noriberty Superior Eerogeen

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