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- ' ' n; -Tf-g:-?-''-- - v-" , -; - -O;- r -- y"l- - "-f:M--J.w&w-,'':? r -vr-- , Jl ?- i THE TOSHINflTter MESrMOYrlgPTBMBSB 25, 19it, ' 12 , ' rwT- t'--Yffr ANACOSTIA BANKS TO BE RECIPIENT OF POSTAL SAVINGS Designated to Get Funds From New Department of Postoffice. WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU: ANACOSTIA. D. C-. SEPT. 25. The Anacostla Bank has been desig nated, on the application of Its mana gers, as one of the depositories In the District for the funds of the Washing ton branch of the postal savings system. Notification to this effect has been transmitted to the bank by T. 1 Wood, the secretary of the board of trustees of the postal savings system. There have been only a few other banks simi larly designated In the District as yet. The bank will receive funds from the postal savings system from the Govern ment, paying Interest at the rata of 2 per cent per annum, securing the deposits by bonds, winch are to be forwarded to the Treasurer of the United States. The Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church, in Minnesota aenue, observed jesterday as "rally day." A feature of the day was the program i erdered by the children of the Sunday school, who were directed by Llod W. Blddle, the superintendent, and Miss Lauta G. Sow erbutts. The following pupils of the school ap peared in recitations, readings, and dia logues. Edward Morris, Marie Ander son, Ruth Thorne. Freda Henning, Georgia French, Leonard Hebener, "Sd ney Malone, Eugene Entwisle, Eliza beth Wilkin. Ean Dement. Barbara Eu bank, Keln Hoberts, Annie Swindells, Mary Davis, Emma Fastniught. Made line Smith, Iiarold Cummlngs, Albert Cummlngs, James Prather. Marian Ma lone. Etnel Allen, Edltn .Hebener. and Esther Mitchell. The Rev. George M. Cummlngs, the pastor, made an adJfcss, and the choir, directed by Edward T. Davis, began its work for the coming season. Policemen of the Eleventh precinct kept a close scrutiny upon the automo bilists passing through this section yes terday, and the methods employed last spring In detecting them in violations or the speed laws were again placed In operation. This consists in having a mounted policeman along the main ave nue of travel at a measured distance from another policeman, ca.-n of whom Is supplied w 1th a watch As the speed ing automobile passes the nist police man the time is noted, and the time is likewise taken when the machine passes the second policeman The watches arc I then compared, and the late of speei estimated. A number of violators of the speed laws weie convicted by this pjan a number of months ago, when it was first tried in Anacostla. Policemen Weber and Shercr were as signed to the roads yesterday to take tlie speed of the automoblllsts. Informing the police of the Ana costla stition that some one entered ' his premises Saturdaj night and tried his lront door. Robert Dcspaux. :i member of No 15 Fire Engine Com pany, has lequested the policemen to have his heme under observation dur ing the night time. The fall and winter program of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Anacostla will be gone over tonight at the first gathering of the society since early summer. It will take place at the parsonage of Anacostla Church, in U Btreet, and Mrs S W. Grafllln. the president, will preside. The Anacostla branch of the Wo men's Christian Temperance Union has called a meeting for Thursday 1 at the residence of Mrs. R. L. Scaggs, 1244 W street. Mr and Mrs. James J. Glennan are residing temporarily in Haire de Grace, Md , where Mr Glennan has gone on business of the Fish Com mission. Mr and Mrs. Thomas E. Reardon. of Shannon place, have gone to Park ersburg, W. Va.. where Mr Reardon I has the contract to do some of the work upon the new court house there. Mrs. Louis "Weigle and Miss Ella Welgle, her daughter, are back at their home In W street, following a stay in Milton, Pa. John Anderson, Philadelphia capi talist, with extensive mining Inter ests In the country, who once lived here, has been visiting Capt. William T. Anderson, his brother. Richard Nelson, who has been pass ing his vacation with relatives In Baltimore county, Md., has returned to his home, in Shannon place. The Rev. Dr Springer, of Washing ton, a retired Methodist clergyman, occupied the pulpit in the Methodist Church here last night. Neglect Those Teeth No Longer .-".- -? standing ., , r . ,. imo cnarge lor examination:). My Anchor Suction Teeth $5 A Set fillings is Gold, Silver, Platinum and Porcelain 50c and $1 Gold Crowns and Bridgework, $3, $4, and $5 Ask About My Easy Terms. FkM 'H7U,TriYC 407 7th St. N. W. EWE. ff fAJL M. 124 Opposite WoolwortU Sundays. 10 a. DR. SMITH Open Evening Telephone LEE CAMP GETS OLD FLAG BACK TONIGHT Old Battle Standard Which Has Been Returned by New York Legislature, Will Be Officially Received Vet erans to Make Speeches. WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU: ALEXANDRIA. VA.. SEPT. M. R. E. Lee Camp of Confederate Vet erans of this city, will, tonight, official ly receive the battleflag of the Seven teenth Virginia Regiment, returned to them by act of the New York State Legislature A fitting program has been prepared for the occasion. The speech of presentation will be made by Edgar Warfield, sr., adjutant of the camp, who was active In secur ing the return of the prized bunting. R. F. Knox will reply in a speech of ac ceptance. Addresses will be made by veterans of the war: not only those that wore the gray, but those In blue as well. Everything will be done that t 111 more firmly cement the relations of the North and the South. No formal speeches will be made, for each man will speak extemporaneously, and each will probably relate his favorite story of some Incident In the great conflict. Among those who will be called on for addresses will be Dr. Samuel E. Lewis and Gen. B. F. Bingham, both of Wash ington. The remainder of the program will be musical. It Is a matter of great regret to the officers of the camp that Louis A. Cuvllller, former Alexandrian, and now P. P. Claxton Will Talk To Normal School Girls P. P. Claxton. United States Commis sioner of Education, today accepted an Invitation to address the pupils of Nor mal School No. 1 next Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. His addiess will mark the first speech Mr. Claxton has made in this city to a school audience since he became head of the Bureau of Education. The address will be the second of a series to be given the normal school pirls on Friday afternoons by prominent educators. The initial talk was given by Supt. W. M Davidson. Later in the year Principal Godln hopes to-have members of the Board of Education, a- well as others, to talk to her charges. Asks $10,000 for Death Of Son Killed by Cars Negligence Is alleged In a suit for $10,000 filed today In the District Su preme Court against the Capital Trac tion Company by James B. Dixon, the father of Bernard L. Dixon, the motor ma who was crushed to death between two street cars at Seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest on Feb ruary 10. The declaration filed by Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert and R. II. Yeatman states that Dixon, who was known as William L. DIckerson, was betweer two cars that were stalled when a third car came up behind and crashed lnt the two Dixon was adjusting a coup ling device when he was killed. sAAAAAv Important Prescription For Stomach Troubles This comes from reliable medical authority as being one of the most remarkable prescriptions of recent ears as demonstrated in the results shown by Its widespread use In hos pital work and private practice. It Is said to give Immediate relief for distress after eating, belching, sour f-totnach, dizziness and headaches, and If used for sufficient time will eradicate the worst dyspepsia "Two ounces essence of Pepsin, three ounces syrup of Ginger, one ounce Catandlr compound Mix and use one to two teaspoonfuls after each meal and at bedtime." Catandlr al ways comes put up In one ounce sealed packages. Any druggist should have It in stock by this time or he will quickly get it from his wholesale house. For best results mix the Pepsin and Ginger, then let stand about an hour before add ing the Catandlr It will be more convenient to get the ingredients from the druggist and mix them at home. Those who have tried this are enthusiastic over Its prompt and effective anion. If you are not bothered with stomach troubles clip out this Catandlr prescription and give It to some afflicted friend. AUTUMN RESORTS ttOarHwrougfiBlenbeim Atlantic City. N. J. SOSJAH WHITF5 RONS CailPXKT. If you need dental treatment and are neglecting the matter because you "fear the dental chair, put aside those fears and see me without delay. I have made a specialty of the study of painless dentistry. My dental parlor is equipped with every convenience and attended bv skilled, sympathetic, under- specialists, assuring you free- UU111 I1U11I UJ1U .UlU CACHCUlClll. All work backed by personal guar- jTuCTlSfcy aCv J.hey Novo Never mu m )im ,,:: or Drop 3c and 10c store. m. to 1 p. m; Until S o'clock. Mala 19. DR. FREIOT member of the New York State as sembly, will not be present. The camp feels Itself indebted to Mr. Cuvllller for the return of the flag, as he Introduced the bill to that effect, and was active in Us interests. All the Confederate bodies, including M. D. Corse Camp of Confederate Vet erans, the women's auxiliary to Lee Camp, and both chapters of tho United Daughters of the Confederacy, will be represented. John Hall and Walter Smith, who live at West End, were arraigned in police court thlB morning on complaint of John Posey, on a charge of assault. After heating the evidence. Justice Luther H. Thompson imposed fines of 15 each. Samuel Posey, the boy's father, was then charged by Smith with using abusive language. Me was also fined 15. The police have so far been unable to locate the assailant of William H. Rol lins, who was assaulted Saturday night. Rollins is still at the hospital, but is in a greatly improved condition. Funeral services for Mrs. Grace V. Ponton will be held from her late resi dence 1111 Prince street, at 3 o'clock, the Rev. William J. Morton, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will be made In the Methodist Protestant Cemetery. Eckington Citizens to Hold Meeting Tonight The regular monthly meeting of the North Capitol and Eckington Citizens' Association will be held tonlzht at T.'Si o'clock In St. Mai tin's Hall. North Cap itol und T streets. All members are urged to be nrcont. Routlno business will be ih crder of the mretlnir, though other matters tiny be taken up. $15 for this genuine Victor-Victrola Victor-Victrola IV, $15 Equipped with all the latest Victor improvements, including Exhibition sound box, tapering arm, "goose-neck", ten-inch turntable and concealed sound-amplifying features The fact that this instrument bears the famous Victor trademark and is a genuine Victor-Victrola guarantees to you the same high quality and standard of excellence so well established and recognized in all products of the Victor Company. All the New Records Can Be Heard in Our VICTOR ROOM PERCY S. FOSTER PIANO CO., Foster Building ----- 1 330 G Street Pull Line of Victor Talking Machines and Records SANDERS & STAYMAN CO., 1327 f Street Largest Stock of Victor Talking Machines and Records in the City DROOPS MUSIC HOUSE, Stelnway Piano. Complete Line of 0: Cor: JOHN F. ELLIS & CO., Victor Records and Talking Machines 937 Pennsylvania Avenue STUART'S SLAVE IS .. DYING IN TENEMENT ON BED OF HUSKS Life of Confederate Gen eral's Bodyguard Slowly Is Flickering. Upon a ragged husk pallet in his tene ment room nt 5 Van street southeast. "Uni-le" Jacob Ransell, the colored bodyguard of Confederate General Je.b Ptuart throughout the civil war, lies dy ing today. "The ole man Is about through: he can't list much longer." said tho ex Uve this morning to a Times reporter, as he told in his feeble wav of his ad venturous career, beginning eljrhty-flve years ago, when he was born In slavery upon a Fairfax coimtT farm in Virginia. last comforts for the dying man arc gifts of charity. Mrs. Stuart Mosby Coleman, a daughter of Gen. John Mosby, the Confederate guerrilla chief tain, is aiding "Uncle Jake." Her purse and the Associated Charltiesxftre caus ing to be sustained the dim spark of life In his emaciated, shrunken body. Mv eyes nre getting dim and I can't hear good," said Uncle Jake this morn ing, "hut I want to ray General Stuart was tlt finest man that ever lived. "lie took me for his own Individual property In '61. down in Fairfax county. Mv owner, Mrs. Small wood Jewell, a widow, gave me to him. I was his body guard and servant during all the war. Two bullet wounds. In his thigh and In his ear, exhibited by tho aged col ored man. grlmlr tell of his faithful service to th6 Confederate general. "I took care of his horse, his tent and his clothes, and wis with his army all the time," said the aged man this morning. "I was with him at Gettysburg. Brandy Station, and lots of other fights I 'dlsremember,' " said the ex-slave. "Uncle" Jake's mind also Is falling, it Is declared. The latest product of the Victor Company There is no reason on earth why you should hesitate another moment in placing this greatest of all musical instruments in your home. All we ask is that you go xto any music store and hear this new Victor-Victrola. Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J. Other styles of the Victor-Victrola $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250. Victors $10 to $100. Thirteenth Victor Talking Machines and Records J. De MOLL & CO. 12th and G Sts. N. KEPT ONCO SCIOUS FOR DAYS BY DRUG, Doctors Do Nothing to De lay Death of Lad With Rabies. . CHICAGO. Sept 25,-Earl Barnes, seven years old, died today. He was unconscious when the end came. Not since he was taken to the county hos pital had he been permitted to regain consciousness to suffer. His death of ficially Is attributed to hydrophobia, yet great doses of morphino were In jected freely and frequently. The child had to die, and the physicians at the county hospital did nothing to delay death at the cost of terrible suffering. The boy was bitten three weeks ago by a mod dog. Little attention was given the wound until it was too late. When the physicians decided there was no hope for him, he was given morphine to Induce sleep, and kill pain. Te never awakened. It was not Intended that he should. Contributors to Militia Escape Jury Service CINCINNATI, Sept 25.-The Ohio circuit court has decided that the legislative act exempting wealthy contributing members of the Ohio Na tional Guard from jury service Is valid, thus making a precedent of national Im portance. The question came up last fall, when James J. Heekln, multi-millionaire spice merchant, a contributor to the funds of the National Guard, was summoned for grand Jury services, and when he raised the question. To test the case then was decided upon. and G Sts. N. W. CCAGO Y DIES EDUCATIONAL XT ferty-Uwrd Yew National University SCHOOL OF LAW (Erealac Sessions Exclusively.) Practical three year course leading to dezres of Bachelor of Laws. Post-graduate course of one year leading- to desreei of Master of Laws and Maater of Patent Law. l Students qualified. Including those admitted to advanced standing, may complete tho course la shorter time and aava a year's tuition fees. " ""v" Dsan Office open for registration, consultation, t& . from 10 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. For catalogue, application blanks. t.. address the Sean at the Administration Offices. National Metropolitan Bonk Building Telephone Main 617; after October 2d. at Na tional uw ocnooi auiiaius. XL GUNSTON HALL 1006 FLORIDA AVENUE N.YV. A Boarding and Day Sckool For Gils Opens September 29 Preparatory. Elective, and Port-Graduate Courses. Special advantage In Muile. Art, and Expression. Sir. BEVERLEY It. MASON, Principal. Miss E. M. CLARK. L. L. A.. Associate. National Cathedral School For Girls MOUNT ST. ALBAN. WASHINGTON, T. C OPENS SEPTEMBER 28 Preparatory and Academic Department!. Studenta Admitted to College on Certificate. Graduate Courses. Instruction in Art With out Extra Charge. Special Attention Given to Music Stelnway Placoa for Practice. Fire proof Building. MRS. BARBOUR WALKER. M.A.. Principal THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY The Ninety-first Sessions Open September 27, 1011. Day aad Late Afternoon Session. Arts and Sciences School of Graduate Studies, 1325 H Street. . , College of Arts aad Sciences, 1536 I Street. Colleea of Engineering aad Me chanic Arts, 1532 I Street. I College of Political Sciences, 819 1 15th Street. Teachers' College, 1534 I Street Professional Departments Department of Law, New Masonic Teraple. Department of Medicine, 1325 H Street. Department of Dentistry, 1325 H Street. ASSOCIATED COLLEGES. National College of Pharmacy, 808 I Street. College of Veterinary Medicine, 2113 2115 llth Street. Secretary's Office, 1538 I Street. The George Washington University Department of Law THREE-YEAR COURSE Leading to Desrreo of LL. B. DAY SESSIONS For those who desire to devote their entire time to the study of lw. LATE AFTERNOON SESSIONS From 4:50 to 6:30 for those having only part of their time for the study of law. , . A MEMBER OF and tho only Law School in the District of Columbia complying with the standard of work and requirements of the ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN LAW SCHOOLS. Next session opens and aotual work begins Heptemoer ma, at ;ou p. m. For catalogue and further lniorma tlon, write or call upon The Secretary of the Departmeat at Lair, NEW MASONIC TEMPLE, 13th St, N. Y. Ave. and H St. W. W. College of Veterinary Medicine George Washington university Fourth session begins September IS, lSli-Three-year course in veterinary medicine leading to the degree of D. V. M. Lecture hour begins at 5 p. m.. to accommodate Government employes. Students can enter by examination until Sept. 25. or by high school diploma or U. 8. Civil Service cer tificate. Credits glen for degrees in ag riculture, medicine, dentistry or pharmacy. For information and catalogue address DAVID E. BUCKINGHAM. V. M. D.. Dean. College of Veterinary Medicine. aU-15 Hth St. N. W.. Washington. D. C. Th Army and Wavy i Preparatory School A Modern Boarding School for young Men and Boys Oilers ti a limited number of young men and boys an unusual opportunity to pre pare for colleges, universities; technical schools and the U. S. Academies. Small classes and individual instruction. Beau tifully located in suburbs. High cround and quick transportation. Six modern buildings. Athletic field and gymnaj lum. Bareball. football, track teams. Catalogu on request. 4114 Conn. Ave, Wnahlnsrton. D. C Washington College of law Sixteenth Year Opens October 2 at 7:30 P. H. Offers to qualified men and women, courso 3 years, degree LL. B.; $60 per year. Prepares students for bar ex amination; post-graduate course, 1 year degree LL. M.. $50. Course In pat ent law. 1 year. $30; prepares for prac tice before U. 3. Patent Office. Evening; 'sessions from 6:30 to 9 o'clock. Catalogues and application blanks on request. Consult the dean, E. S. Mussey. 1317 New York ave. N. W.. phone M 45SS. THE PEARSON SCHOOL Day and Evening Classes Fourth Year, October 2, 1011. For Catalogue Apply To H. C. Jenness, (A. B.) Master. 1X23 G St. ST. W. Phone, M. 6293. National Cathedral School FOR BOYS An Episcopal Country School Occupy ing Its Beautiful New Home on Mount St. Alban This school has an able faculty of special ists, and offers exceptional advantages in preparing boys for colleges and unliertltirs. Delightful location within the Cathedral Close of acres; large gymnasium: new athletic field. t Boarding and Day Depart ments Open September' 28. Boys from 7 to 19 years. For catalogue, address E, X. Gregg, Headmaster, EDUCATIONAL Opens October 2, 1911 sib-sjs urn tit. w. w. A CONGKESSIONAL CIVIL SERVICE SCHOOL Pitman-Graham SUCCESS SHORTHAND Lowest Rates Best Instruction. Room SO:. McLacblen BIdg., G and 10th. The School With the Highest Standard SHecess Shorthand School 1418 G St. N. XV. Phone M. 8378. SHORTHAND. TYPEWRITING. DIC TATION. DAY AND NIGHT. Catalogue Oa Request. ACCOUNTANCT INSTRUCTION. Preparing for C P. A. degree or higher office posi tions. Washington School of Accountancy conducted by Y. M. C A. INSTITUTE. Clasj sessions begin Sept. It. Catalogue. Make Your Days Count By Taking a Business Course at Washiagton'a Leading Busi ness College STRAYER'S BEST FACILITIES MOST COMPETENT TEACHERS. Hundreds of successful business men in Wash ington today are lilng testimonials to tha efficiency of our methods of teaching Orer 100 students were. In attendance during the past season. The list o studies includes Shorthand. Typewriting. Bookkeeping. English, etc all taught by experienced teachers. WE OBTAIN POSITIONS FOR OUR GRADUATES. Secure your desk NOW. Day and night sessions now open. Write, phone, or call. Write AT ONCE for beautiful catalog. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCH00LjLAW It utilizes to the full the advantages which make the National Capital ths greatest center of legal learning In ths United States. Three-year coursa lead Ing to ths degree of LL. B. Fourtn-jear or post-graduate course, leading to tfcs degree of LL. M. Full course on Patent Law without extra cost. All s-isslons held in the evenings, giving students an opportunity to be self -supporting or to have practical training In law ofneea. Reopens Wednesday, October t. Tuition. Jioaoa Office will bo open for registrations, consultation, &c from 10 a. m. to SM p. ro. Further Information or catalogues may be obtained by addressing R. J. "WATKINS. Secretary. GEORGETOWN LAW SCHOOL, 508-8 E St. X. W. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Day Classes Only) Sixty-second session will begin Sep tember 27th, 1311. Entrance require ments and curriculum In accordance with the Association of American Medi cal Colleges. FOUR YEAR MEDICAL COURSE The first two years will be spent la laboratory work and In tho study of the fundamental branches at ths Georgetown Medical School. In harmony with the demands ot modern medicine the junior and senior students will be brought into actual contact with diseased conditions, and all work required 1111 be performed at the New University Hospital and Dis pensary, now enlarged to a capacity of over 200 beds, and also in other local hospitals. All members of th's yors graduatlrs class obtained hosplt i appointments as a result of comrv-t te examination within two weeks utter the commence ment exercises. For further information address th- Dean, DR. GEO. M. KOBER. 820 H Street Northwest THREE YEAR DENTAL COURSE (Evening Classes) This department offers unexcelled fa cilities and alms to eaulp for actual practice. A feature oi me course is me metnoa of practical instruction in the recently enlarged uenia1 innrmary, wnere tna student Is required to administer treat - m.nt tinov lAmnlTMt flUTlArvffltnn For detailed Information address tho Dean, DR. W N. COGAN. 920 H Street Northwest. ELOCUTION The science and the art of pleasing and effective modes of audible READING and of SPEAKING with ease and confidence In SOCIAL, and BUSINESS CONVERSATION and In public ADDRESS: whether a LEC TURE. SPEECH, or ORATION, on the floor or platform, an ARGUMENT at the bar. or a SERMON In the pulpit: it being applica ble to each of the Ave object ot all oral discourse: to entertain: to Inform (teach or explain): to convince; to prsuada; and to command (order or direct). Mrs. Emily Freeh Barnes, Teacher of Elocution and Singing. 143 Eleventh St. N.E. Phone Lincoln iro. ST. AGNES' SCHOOL fOR GIRLS (Episcopal Church.) (017 O STREET, WASHINGTON, D. C. Telephone West 156 THE UJflTED STATES COLLEGE OF VETEUINA&Y SURGEONS. ES C N. W. Rated Class "A" by the Civil Service Commission. 18th Session opens Sept 15, 1911. Students accepted until Sept. 30. Special arrangements for Govern ment employes. Call or write at once. BLISS ELECTRICAL SCHOOL By concentrating all energy on tha theoret ical and practical electricity and zntchanlcal drawing, a thorough coutm la applied alec iricity is given COMPLETE IN ONE YEAR. Actual construction, installation, and test. ins. -For young men of character, energy, and ambition, is rears of sreatcst suecasa. Opens September M. Writ for naw catalogua. Address 40 Calcajo ave., Takaaoa Part, Wasblncton. D. C, -i, "-h: '.ISA tt " w . -41?