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The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
DEPLORES SABBATH LABOR
DR.. Radcliffe Says Sunday Mail De,
livery Is Sin.
Accuses Government in Assisting to
ing Post-oGice Open on Sunday.

That having the pOst-Ofice open on sun
day does not bring messages from heaven.
and that Sunday golf does not tend to-
ward salvation is the belief OF Dr.. Rad
clffe, Of the New York Avenue Church
In his sermon last evening, DR.. Rad
clife took occasion in his topic, The Man
the Church Lost" TO intimate that the
government is assisting in the breaking
down OF the rest day. in keeping the
post-oflce open on Sunday
1t is a sin and a shame" he said, that
our department clerks are pushed to un-
necessary Sunday labor, and our city
post-office kept open from Sunday
morning until II Sunday night for an inn
mense city business that exists only IN
the Goddess Imagination or the hard in
difference Of some official
Il was Demas, DIT. Radcliffe said, that
the church lost, or rather who lost the
church He did not intend 10 lose it, and
thought II could be regained at any time,
and he stated that In that way the en-
ployes Of the city post-office, the Sunday
theater, and other similar places are be
ing lost to the church.
The hymn Of infancy come only as
vain echoes said Or. Radcliffe. Divine
promises are sealed 10 him. Honesty,
truth. justice, and purity at best be-
come only the policies of the day. With
out a church. his home loses its grace.
his pleasure its gust, his business. its DrO-
lection, his literature its themes, his san
ity its bond, his government its power.
The heavens are as brass, the earth as
iron, and he Is alone"
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
Rats!
Editor Washington Herald:

Editor Washington Herald:
There is no doubt that the city OF
Washington is infested with ravenous
rats, as stated in your paper this morn
ing, and already noted in other recent
publications. Extensive excavations for
stations. hotels. apartment houses, and
other buildings, have doubtless caused a
wider distribution Of the rodents. even to
high places supposed 30 be exempt or
rat-proof. With some experience in trap
ping animals in years past. ! would suE-
Sest a most effective. automatic, continu-
Gus, self-adjusting water trap, which will
do good work, even if it does not abso-
iutely eXtirpate the vermin. 1t would be
especially adapted to areas, corridors. and
outbuildings where the rats have their
runways.
II is just vinegar barrel, filed two
thirds with water Knock out the head
of it and replace with with a cover on
swivel, whose opposite poles, resting on
the edge of the barrel, are just enough
on the median line TO make one part the
heaviest, heavy enough to balance an
ear Of corn or other attractive bait
wired to the lightest half of the cover.
As soon as a rat touches the corn the
cover tits and dumps him into the water
TO drown. a cleat prevents the edge of
the cover from rising above the rim. The
fate Of the first victim simply inspires
his mates. who think he has good thing.
and has retired 10 enjoy it; and so they
Will eagerly follow The result of a
nights work viii be surprising. I would
especially recommend this trap to be set
beside the staircase in the buildings of
the Department Of Agriculture. Boxes
should be placed beside a barrel trap to
facilitate the ascent of the rats
ABE SNAREWELL.
Washington, November 25, 1906.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
DIPLOMATS NEARLY ALL BACK
Only a Few from South America
Have Not Returned.
Senior NabucO, Brazilian Ambassa-
dor, Praises Sir Mortimer Durand
and Regrets Retirement,

Inquiry at the State Department has de-
veloped the fact that the entire Diplomatic
I corps is in Washington, With the excep-
lion OF the South American representa-.
uves. who VIII arrive by way OF Europe
on account Of the better facilities afford
ed by the transatlantic steamers. and
two or three representatives Of other for
eign governments.
Among the latter are T. Grip, z. E. and
NJ T.. of Sweden, Phya Akharaj Varad-
ha-a, the Siamese Ambassador; Leo Vo-
gel, Of Switzerland. and Senor Don Ber-
Eardo Jacinto de Cologan. the newly ap-
pointed representative Of the court OF
Spain
Senor de Cologan has not yet presented
his credentials To Secretary Root, and 50
is absent officially. although in the
United States
The Siamese Ambassador is absent on
leave. and il was said at the State De
partment that It is probable that he Will
not return, but that another representa-
tive viii take his place this winter.
The successor Of the late Senor Don
Jorge Munoz. Minister from Guatemala.
has not yet been announced
SenOr Joaquin Nabuco. the Brazilian
Ambassador, who arrived in Washington
over the retirement of Sir Mortimer Du-
rand the British Ambassador.
Sir Mortimer" said he. is a most in
defatigable worker. Hardly q day passed
during the summer season. when he was
away, that he did not inquire Of this Of
hce, by telegram or otherwise, in regard
10 matters under his charge"
Senor Nabuco also spoke in praise of
the representatives Of the South American
republics Il have been in diplomatic
circles for many years" said he. at
home and abroad; and I have often
noticed their high character. Almost
without exception they are men of high
education and unquestioned ability, fitted
TO I'LL any position in society or else
where"
In regard to the absence of DR.. Jose
Rosa Pacas, recently appointed minister
To the United States from Honduras and
Salvador. which has been commented
upon by the press, II was said yesterday:
Or. Pacas has returned home simply be-
cause his work was finished He was sent
mere on a special mission and accom-
plished his errand. We have no intima-
ton at the State Department that an
other representative will not be sent in
his place"
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
CLEAR CHURCH DEBT
Hamline Congregation Raise
$4,000 in Short Time.
BLACKBOARD IS EFFECTIVE
Unique Plan of Securing Confribu-
tiOns Proves Successful, and
Wipe Out an Incumbrance that Has
Rested on the Church Since 1865.

The congregation Of the Hamline NJ E.
Church established a record in quick
money raising yesterday when, after the
regular morning service. it got together
and within an hour subscribed $2O.O00. the
amount necessary to clear the church of
debt
Some time ago a canvass was begun
among the membership for the purpose of
ascertaining the chances Of success If an
attempt were made to clear the debt at
one stroke. Twenty thousand dollars is a
large sum TO be raised, and success was
at no time assured, but the pastor, Rev.
Carl 6. Doney, determined TO make the
attempt.
The plan adopted to interest subscribers
was unique. A large blackboard was
secured and upon it was drawn a picture
of the church building
Then the entire surface Of the building
was covered with cards representing sums
from s. to $500
Funds were called for to wipe out the
formidable array Of figures presented. The
task was big one, and splitting the
whole amount into small figures did not
make II seem any smaller at first.
But the subscriptions began TO pour in
and as amounts covering the figures on
each card were received the cards were
removed and the burden grew lighter As
the cards grew fewer the enthusiasm
among the members became stronger and
purse strings grew loOser.
As the chance Of becoming free from
the fOrty-yeaT-old debt was held out to
the audience, the impulse to give was in
creased, and before the influx OF sub
seFiptions had stopped not only was the
ancient debt totally obliterated but a
surplus OF several hundred dollars secured
for the church treasury.
The victory brought joy to the entire
Hamline congregation. and the pastor was
deluged with congratulations from MEM
beTs and others
Hamiiue Church was founded in July.
1865, by twenty members from the Nc
Kendree NJ. +. Church, and has carried q
debt since its beginning Its present site
has been occupied since 1866. the lot having
been donated by Harry Turner.
The ed!ice has been enlarged and
changed several times. and with each
change the debt was increased. but now.
with a home secured and debt obliterated
Hamline's joy Is complete
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
DEFEND BROWNSVILLE TROOPS
Negroes Adopt Resolution to Ask the
President for Help.

a resolution in the form Of a plea 70,
the reinstatement Of the negro soldier,
of the Twenty-ffth Infantry. receutIy
stationed at Brownsville, Tex. who were
dismissed from the service by Presiden.
tiaI order. VIII be presented TO the Presi-
dent tomorrow or Wednesday by a com
mittee appointed for the purpose last
Thursday.
The resolutions were read and unani.
mous.y adopted at a mass meeting IN
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church last night
Rev Simon P. ". Drew, pastor. and Rev
w. II. Ferris made addresses lauding the
achievements Of these negroes before vot-
ing on the resolutions. They are ad-
dressed to the President Of the United
States. and in a long introduction reCite
his fight for purity, chastity. and Justice
and the square deal" in politics and ad-
ministratiOn, and call in the name of
these qualities for a withdrawal OF the
order dismissing the men without trial
The resolution continues;
Therefore, be it resolved. That We the
preachers and leaders Of the negro race,
petition you to suspend the order for the
dishonOrable discharge, and remove
the military stain upon a race that
in CTispus Attucks gave the century the
first martyr in the civil war" They go
on to recite what has been done by negro
soldiers, and what the race is capable of
doing. The committee on resolutions con-
firmed last night is as follows:
Rev. Simon p. w. Drew, DID, Ph.D.,
president. of District Of Columbia; Rev
w. H. Ferris. a. NJ, secretary, Of Bos-
ton, Mass; Rev. William Perry. d. D.. of
New Jersey; Rev. solomon Pollard, Of
Maryland, Rev. ". H X. McMulen, d
D, Of Georgia: Rev. George w Drew, d.
D., OF Indiana; Rev. 5. LittlejOhn, d. D,
LII D.. of Maine; Rev. Louis Morris, D..
D., Of Illinois; Rev. J. Woodward, d. D.,
of Ohio; Rev. C. T. Long, D. D, of Penn
syIvania; Rev. s. Walker, D. D., of Con-
aecticut; Rev w. II. Davenport. Of Vir-
ginia; Rev W. T. Brooks, d. D., OF Ken
lucky. Rev d. 3. Bullock, Of North Car
olina, Rev. J. II. Brown, A. B., of New
Jersey; Rev. a. Langston, D D., of Ala
bama; Prof. Z. +. Fennell, A. B., of Vir-
ginia.
1t was the two organizations represent
ed here that launched the negro boom for
Taft because Of the Secretary's action in
staying execution of the order of dis
missal.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
Addition Is Planned.

The Catholic University is to have an
other addition to its affiliated colleges and
schools in the near future. Plans pre-
pared by 4. L. Lenze, architect, are now
in the hands Of contractors for estimates
Of construction on a new school building
for the Fincentian Fathers, to be erected
on the university grounds. The structure
is TO be Of brick. with terra Gotta trim
mings. four stories in height, and 60 by
10 feet in dimensions Work will COM
menCe as soon as bids are approved.
Confirmation was administered by Car
dinal Gibbons to d class of eighty at St
Matthew'S Church yesterday afternoon at
4 o o'clock. Those who received the saCra-
ment occupied the center of the church.
the girls being gowned in white with flow
ing wells.
Preceding the confirmation Cardinal
Gibbons besought the class in the short
time that remained for them for prepara-
ton, 10 direct their thoughts to things
spiritual. and prepare their souls for the
blessing they were about 10 receive.
The sacrdments of confirmation and
BAPTISM are received but once in a life
time" he said 'and careful preparation
should be made for 50 solemn a cere-
mOny"
Cardinal Gibbons was entertained bv
Rev. Thomas 5. Lee, rector of St. Mat
thew's He returned to Baltimore yes
terday evening.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
MISSION IS SEVEN YEARS OLD
Anniversary Observed at Metropol
itan Methodist Church.
Prominent People Address Big Au
dience and Results of Work of
Organization Discussed.

With song and prayer. the seventh an
niversary Of the Peoples Mission was
celebrated last night at the Metropolitan
Methodist Church. An elaborate pro-
gramme. arranged under the direction OF
Thomas c. Noyes. was rendered.
The programme is as follows.
Sacred songs. Peoples Mission Orchestra: congre
gationa singing; Scripture reading Eighty-dfta
Psalm; Luke xTl-2i; prayer. Capt Thomas H. Ne
hcci trombone solo. DT. Ben Msdert. song chill
dren cf Gospel Mission; address Of welcome Rev.
Frank NJ Bristol, ID. ID. solo. Mrs. Thomas G.
Moves. address. Mr. Thomas g. Noyes. co1arera-
tional singing. GLORY Song song. Peoples Mis-
sion quartet testimonials, SOLO Ninety and Nine -
Ms Thomas &. Moves; solo, Howard ButterE0Tth
ddRiosy; bencdiction-
DR.. Bristol, in his address Of welcome.
congratulated the mission upon the great
good that il has accomplished during the
past year The Peoples Mission. said
Dr- Bristol. looks after the endmost man
instead of the foremost The man who
is more clothed with the dirt Of sin is
the one that they devote their most at
tention 10 saving
The Peoples Mission is the best fire
department that Washington needs. as
il puts out the fire Of sin that consumes
the ungodly, and IL saves them from the
everlasting FIRE of hell" He also com
pared the mission % the police depart
ment DR.. Bristol was followed by Mrs.
Thomas G. Noyes, who in most i'm
pressive manner, sang the Way Of
Peace"
Thomas c. Noyes was the next TO
speak, and he told at some length Of the
accomplishments OF the mission during
the past year. Mr.. Noyes declared him
self TO be in favor of the old-time re-
ligiOn.
Following Mr.. NOyes. the Peoples
Mission Male Quartet rendered the
hymn, Nothing TO Do There were sew
eral people in the congregation who tes-
utied 20 the good work the mission has
done for them.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
DR.. M'LEOD'S CHURCH GROWS.
Seventh Anniversary of HIS Pastor
ate Is Celebrated.

The seventh anniversary of the pas
torate of Donald c. Mcleod, D. D., was
observed by appropriate services in his
church, the First Presbyterian, on John
Marshall place. yesterday morning. In the
morning service DR.. Mcleod preached to
a congregation that taxed the seating ca
pacity Of his church.
He spoke of the great growth Of the
membership Of the church during the past
seven years. At the time of his call there
were but 200 members enrolled. and the
books to-day show a total membership of
more than zoo. The Sunday school has
shown even a greater gain, It now hav-
ing a membership of 1.l00. as compared
with eleven children at the time when
Dr. Mcleod assumed charge of the
church.
The doctor while very modest about
this record, said that he is confident the
church VIII continue 10 make an annual
net gain in membership Of more than 100.
and that he was bending every effort to
accomplish this end. The church debt.
according TO the pastor, has been more
than half paid
Or. Mcleod held an informal reception
after the services. and all the members.
with few exceptions. were present and
extended TO him their congratulations and
Well-wishes.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26

to exploit their peculiar views or TO re-
view the review Of a book which they
have never read.
am doing just what Mr.. Norwood
urges me TO do, following my Master s
dual injunction, Preach the gospel and
heal the sick" But, as in his other quo
tations, which are off, he viii find that
healing the sick is not associated with
preaching the gospel, and where the i'm
pllcation is found is definitely applied TO
the Apostles, not 10 Christians
For the effort to heal and help I have
sympathy, but for the theological vaga-
Ties of Christian Science I have no SYM
pathy whatever. c. r. WINBIGLER.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
New Pipe Organ Dedicated.

Appropriate ceremonies yesterday mark
ed the dedication Of the new grand pipe
organ recently presented TO St. Vincent
de Paufs Church Solemn high mass
was celebrated by the Right Rev. P. J.
O'ConneH. assisted by the fathers of the
Catholic University of America. A SER
mon was delivered by the Rev. Father
Gallagher. Of the Apostolic Mission House.
The music was directed by Prof L. F..
Cannon, with Prof w s. Riley, as organ
iSt
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
WOMAN HURT IN RUNAWAY.
Dog Fight Frightens Horse and Vie.
tim Is THROWN from CnrriaEe.

Gardiner, Mass. Nov. 25.-As the result
of q dog night Mrs. Ellen Daniels, wife of
wealthy chair manufacturer, was fatally
hurt in a runaway this afternoon, suffer
ing from concussion of the brain and in
ternal injuries, which, according TO the
physician, will cause her Death She was
sitting alone in her carriage at the time.
The horse took fright and bolted. Mrs.
Daniels was thrown out on her head and
knocked unconscious.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

To Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News, and a.
points SouJh-NCTfos and Washington steamer.
every day il the year az 20 p m.
To Mount ycmon-Electric trains leave Twelfth
street and Pennsylvania avenue every hour from Il
n. 10 ?. n.
To Alexand-ia-Ferry steamer Callahan hourly
from 80 a. n. 70 ESQ p. n.
To Rock Creek Bridge, Geological PARK. Chsv,
Chase. and KeHsington-Csrs from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue evcTy IS minutes.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
w. c. 7. .. sdm Gives Aid i'm ,Frisco.

Mrs. Augusta c. Bainbridge. of San Fran
CISCO Cal, spoke yesterday at meeting
held at the First Congregational Church.
having for her subject the relief work Of
the w. c. T. L. among the earthquake
sufferers in her city. Mrs. Bainbridce
tolo OF the aid extended by the army off,
GERS, and their cooperation with the w.
{. / I. The relief work has continued
during the past summer, and IT is said
that many thousand people must be cared
for during the coming winter.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
LOCAL MENTION.
AsrUsEMENTs TO-DAY.

Cclumbia--Old Homestead SIS ?. N.
New National-Elmendorf lecture on Switzerland
$50 p H. Mary Mannsriag, IN Glorious Betsy.
6-I5 p. n.
Bclasoo-CamiII- D'ATTille. IN The Belle Of Len
don Town" s Is a. II.
Chase's-P0lite vaudeville, 2-l5 and SIS p. m
LyCe,m-AlineTs Bohemian Burlesluers, 2l5 snt
SIS p.
?. n
1l2jestic-Eugsnis Blair. IN THE Wcman In tn,
Csse.'' 2-I5 and Sis p H.
Convention Hall-RoIer skating rink, morning
afternoon, and night.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26

mittee over another in a contest for new
members, 8 special programme OF
speeches. songs. and music was rendered
at the regular meeting of Division No. Z.
A. o. H, held yesterday afternoon in the
Hidder Building.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
coli Club storebou,e BurD.

The storehouse Of the Columbia Golf
Club caught fire shortly before 70 O'Clock
last night, and the building. with much
of its contents, was partially DESTROYED
The alarm was turned in by William
Walton. who lives on the premises. and
No. ? Chemical soon had the fire under
control The damage to the property is
estimated at $3.50
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
white, Fat MncLcreI, Sc; Potatoes

G9c bu.; onions, 74c bu.; Wagner's catsun
&c; + cans corn, 25c: 3 tomatoes. 80.
SUCCOtaSh. Z5C, I ats. beans. 25c. beef
steaks. t0c and I2izc; preserves. 5sc lar.
macarOni, 512c. J. T. d. Pyles' Stores
including 94S La ave.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
Harvey's

Announce the opening of their new prf-
vate dining-rOOm for luncheOnS. dinners.
ana suppeTS located on the third floor.
Open Sundays from noon till midnight
Pennsylvania ave and Eleventh s.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26

his ORIGINAL Sausage viii be - cents
per pound, and viii thank them for future
patronage.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
Large and attrnctirc Fnrnitnr,

Sale Tuesday. Nov. z. 1906. at 10 a. m
within our auction rooms. 14C9 II st. NV.
Sehd III monday anything you have for
sale. Prompt returns made Teienbone
Main @52e. Brown & Tolson, aucts.
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will be received at s. Kann, Sons & Co :
warded to the main office
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
GIBBONS TO PRESIDE
viii Lead College Trustees
Meeting Tomorrow.
EFFICIENCY TO BE INCREASED

ArchbfshOps Williams, Ryan, Ire
land, RiOrdan, keane, Farley,
ing, and Macs VIII Participate in
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Is Planned.
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Special Bill Sundays, to IL p. VI.
Philadelphia Oyster and Chop House, 5l3 Ilth St NV
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
Grent Bear. n Dure snrtn =.

tanned at the very lowest rate from the
Columbia Guarantee Co. 613 f st. NV.
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means a contented mind. J. J. Georges &
Son, Inc. Foot Specialists. 1211 Pa. ave.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26

viii convince you that it's the most perfect
food your table can hold. Pure. satisfv-
ing, highly nourishing Ask for "Juo. G.
Weinberg s Bakery, us nth st. Sc
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
Comfortable Feet

Perfection I'm Oyster cooking.
Philadelphia Oyster and Chop House. SIS llth St NV
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sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads,
&c. Philadelphia Oyster and Chop House SIS Itl Nv.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
One trinI of Me1nberg,s Rread

Sold in glass--always sealed-4 gals. Soc
Phone Main s62- Office. eos 11th ST. NV
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Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra ,

Park Hotel, Winter Garden, Rathskeller.
y. y. ave. and l1Jh st T. Endrees, Prop.
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CeIebrate =. o. u. Vfctorv.

We Store and Sell Furniture.
Brown & TolsOn, Aucts., 14C9 II ST. NV.
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Jos. phillips wishes 20 notify hi.

Headquarters for all Welsbach goods. drop
lights, rubber tubing, gas globes, lamps.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26
Ent Dinner to-day at the DeImar.

All kinds Of game, oysters. and sea food
53.-S9 18th st.-Ii2S T. Meter closed.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-26

Go TO J. II. Buseher, Center Market
9th St wing, for the finest cuts of n
ROasts and other meats.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-03

victims said they thought the bills good
until they went to the bank to make a
deposit and there found the money was
bogus.
1t is thought a gang is operating in
the city and 1t is known that many inno-
cent persons have passed the bills, be-
lieving them good.
Another method of passing the bills,
mostly of $40 and $40 denomination, is
for a confederate to enter a saloon
where the man with the bogus money
is buying drinks.
The confederate approaches his pal
and asks for a small donation.
The other searches through his pock-
cts and finally in pretended anger
throws down bill upon the bar and
says: "well, IL the bartender will give
me the change / will give you two
bits to go away"
The barkeeper changes the bill, know
ing the customer will all the more read
lily purchase drinks. The trick is not
generally discovered until the bill is
presented at bank.
A number of years ago, a similar
game was worked in the east. A New
YORK junk dealer secured several large
packages of bills drown on the Bank
of New Jersey, in the days of the
state banks. The worthless paper was
distributed all over the country and
thousands of dollars obtained by the
crooks.
The money being passed in Los An
geles is Confederate money and when
well worn almost defies detection.