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The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
WORKING BOYS MADE HAPPY
Christmas Tree and Presents for
All at the Home.
Women Interested In the Institution
Personally See That All Have
a Good Time.

AS fine a Christmas tree as ever
graced the pine woods greeted the little
fellows at the Working Boys Home when
they entered 10 enjoy their holiday cele-
bration last night Blight candles shone
from every branch. the EayeSt ornaments
decorated t. and the most angelic angels.
bouncing on rubber bands, beamed on the
happy groups.
Safely slowed behind the tree were the
gifts. two for eacn boy. and the mightiest
Santa Claus. six feet four and great IN
girth, distributed them. His coming was
announced by a letter written on parch-
ment and certified by the seal of his
kingdom, which explained the belatedness
Of his visit and conveyed wishes for the
merriest. crispiest Christmas in the coun-
try There were eatables. too, in great
quantities, which did not suffer from want
OF appetites, and no improper pride filled
the young breasts when IT came time Toy
a second helping. All in all, the party
was a great success. and If this morning
there are any sleepy boys at their various
working places, il is because a rule was
broken and the good women in charge
allowed the bed hour 20 pass Unheeded.
A short programme was prepared by
Miss Martha Dabney stuart. who is in
charge Of the home, which was not long
enough TO cause the slightest stir among
the usually impatient boys An address
Of welcome was delivered by Edward Ga
voc. the only high school attendant in
the home. A portion Of the 'Alleluia'
was rendered by a chorus, while Tenny-
sons Ring out the False. Ring in the
True" was splenddly sung.
In the afternoon, a reception was given
by the ladies Of the home TO their friends
who are interested in the work. Among
the patronesses were: Mrs. r H At
water Mrs. Vernon Bailey. Mrs +. @
Childs, Miss A. VI. NCrf0rd. Mrs 5. y. D.
North. Mrs. L. NJ. Prindle. Mrs. Jesse
Ramsburgh. Mrs Leroy futile and Mrs
William Ker
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
TYPHOID CASES DECREASING.
Only OF Reported on Hand Now, as
Against 126 Last Week.

Typhoid fever conditions continue 70
show q decided decrease, there being
but 81 cases on hand. as compared with
126 at the close of the previous week
Fourteen new reports were received,
and 40 discharged as recovered The
District IS free from smallpox
During the week there were 10 deaths
from diseases of the kidneys and 10
deaths from pneumonia. while brOn-
chitis, diseases of the brain, and menln-
gets terminated fatally in four cases
each. Diphtheria shows a decrease OF
) cases, there being II new cases re
ported and Il discharged. leaving a
total of sc cases in quarantine. Two
new cases of scarlet fever were re-
ported and discharged, leaving IS in
quarantine.
There were 127 births reported during
the past week, So Of which were white
and ~ cOlOred.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Mr.. APPLE DIES IN HOSPITAL.
Was struck by a Car at Chaplin and
Fourteenth Streets Monday Night.

Hugh Apple. who was struck by a
car at Fourteenth and Chaplin streets
last Monday night. died at the Garfield
Hospital yesterday morning.
Apple was struck by the fender and
dragged many feet before the car could
be stopped No blame was attached TO
the motorman OF the car, as Apple,
having alighted from car going north,
endeavored to cross in front Of a south
bound car. He sustained a fracture OF
the skull, and this, combined with in
ternal injuries. caused his death He
was operated on at the Garfield Hos
pital by Dr.. Schneider. who found that
a clot of blood had formed on the brain,
which caused the victim to remain IN
conscious until the end.
Apple was thirty-six years of age, and
had been employed as a route agent on
the Washington Post He lived with
his child at 1863 Chaplin street, his wife
having died some years ago The
funeral arrangements have not been
made.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
CIVIL WAR VETERAN DEAD.
Walter ID. Smith Expires Suddenly at
His Home on Wisconsin Avenue.

Walter B. Smith, of no Wisconsin ave-
nue., while attempting to 90 from one
room to another, yesterday morning, was
stricken with heart failure, and died in
stantly.
Mr.. Smith had been suffering from
consumption for several months, and had
been confined to his bed for some time.
While alone in his room, about 9 O'Clock
yesterday morning, he attempted to go to
an adjoining room, and started toward
the hall. As he neared a small flight of
stairs, he reeled and fell down the steps.
His daughter, Mrs. Mary E Mertz,
heard him fall and ran TO his assistance,
but he was dead when she reached him.
Mr.. Smith, who was in his seventy
sixth year, was born in Pennsylvania,
where he was for many years the comp
troller Of Allentown. About four years
ago he moved TO this city, and has lived
with his daughter Mrs. Mertz, at 1710
Wisconsin avenue. He was member Of
the Z. B. Young Post, G. A R, having
been a private in the Signal Corps of the
Forty seventh Pennsylvania Infantry
during the civil war. He is survived by
a daughter, Mrs. Mary +. Mertz, and a
son, Walter +. Smith
Services will be held at his late resi-
dence this evening, after which the body
will be taken to Allentown for interment
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
BID FAREWELL TO SINGER.
DIR. McMichReI Remembered by PeO-
pIe's Mission Members.

Farewell services were held last night
at the Peoples Mission in honor Of DIT.
John w. McMichael. who will leave
Washington next Monday for Portland.
Greg. DR.. McMlchael has been identified
with the Peoples Mission almost since its
inception, as one of its principal singers,
and his many friends were out in force
last night to say parting word and bid
him God-speed upon his journey.
DIR. McMichael has been a member Of
the quartet Of the Peoples Mission, which
has given interest to its meetings. The
other members of the quartet are George
w. Havel. James p. McCurdy, and w. c.
McAichael. DIR. McMichaeI has also been
a leader Of the singing in the Sunday
school Of the Church Of the Covenant and
member of the choir Of the First Bap-
list Church and the Gunton- Temple Me-
mortal Church.
Last night the exercises consisted chiefly
of farewell messages from his friends, in
teTspersed with songs by individuals and
the quartet. DR.. McMichael made appro-
PIRATE response to the many words Of
good feeling expressed, and Mrs. McMich-
ael also spoke. Mrs. McMichael is the
daughter Of Judge Ivory G. Kimball, OF
the Police Court. and she said it was
through association in the mission work
that she and her husband became &C
quainted.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
REFUSE TO HEAR THE K. OF L.
Board Decides Against
Plumbers Not Members of A. +. of l..

Plumbers Not Members of A. +. of l..
The Assembly of the knights OF Labor,
a local union of journeymen plumbers not
affiliated with the American Federation
Of Labor. will not be heard before the
plumbers arbitration board. The arbitra-
ton board gave a decision to this effect
yesterday afternoon.
As soon as the session was called to or
der at 2:3O O'Clock, in the Georgetown
University Law School, application was
made in behalf of the knights to be rep
resented. Stuart Mcnamara, attorney for
the journeymen plumbers, objected to
their being parties In the arbitration, and
as the applicants had TO obtain the con-
sent of both the original bodies, they were
turned down. Mr.. Mcnamara made a
brief opening statement for the journey
men plumbers. outlining what they ex-
pected TO prove. and saying that the mas
ter plumbers had broken the contract en-
tered into about three years ago by the
lockout. J. 5. Easby-Smith, attorney for
the master plumbers, said the journeymen
plumbers had broken the contract any
number of times. James S. O'Hagan. sec
rotary of the plumbers local union, was
the first witness called, and testified as TO
the rela tons existing between the two
bodies and the correspondence until the
time of the lockout. Much time was con-
sumed over the letters. and at $50 o'clock
the board adjourned until this afternoon
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
C6LORED.
DEATH RECORD,

Abraham Richardson, $50 L ST. sw. 81 years
Alice Thornton lis Government alley NV. 50 years
Gertrude Williams, Freedmen's Hospital. q years
Charles n. Blue, 1908 MAYORS alley NV. S. years
COrnelis Thomas. Garfield Hospital q years.
Taylor Gray, Is Pierce st. NV. 50 years
Hattie Smith, Freedmen's Hospital, - years.
Edward d. Morrill,, HOS q 81 ne, 50 years
Andrew L. Dollof. Govt. Hosp. Insane 81 years
James Keleher, Wash. Asylum Hosp, Sc years.
Grace drummer 2l22 sth St NV, Is years.
Joseph Kane. 400 \. J. ave. Sc. years.
Wilson BlackbuTne. l06 AZ St NV. 81 years.
Isaac Mckinney, 49 Hanover ST. NV. "a years.
Charles w. Boswell, S26 Pa ave. NV, 50 years
Thomas A Jacobs. l37 81 St sw, SO years
Martha ]. Cutshaw. 1873 Girard St NV 81 years
Ella V Neh, $50 10th ST. ne. % years
Jamie \. S Walker. Logan place. months.
Helen Palmer. 1888 Monroe St NV. / month.
Maud A. Kammerer, s022 o St. NV. days.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
WILL BURN A MORTGAGE.
knights of Columbus tn Celebrate
Final Payment on Temple.

The District knights Of Columbus are
entirely out Of debt according to a state
ment by Edward r. Harrington. president
of the Knights Of Columbus Building So
ciety. The last mortgage on the temple
at 6C6 r street has been paid within the
last few days. and arrangements have
been made to celebrate the event at the
temple January 9. 1907 The building com
pany will act as host and the mortgage
will be burned in the presence Of the hve
councils OF the District OF Columbia.
The total cost Of the temple - about
SO. g00. the nucleus OF the fund being Sc
cured through a fair given by the knights
in February. 1901, at Washington Light
Infantry Armory.
The officers Of the building company are
Edward r Harrington. president. Ber-
nard l.. Grove. vice president. Adam A.
WeschIer treasurer; J. Vincent Cough
Ian, secretary; Thomas X. Gallaher
chairman house committee.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
FORGOT DETENTION GUARDS.
Say Mnj.iSyIVester Failed to Mention
Them in Recommendation.

The guards Of the House Of Detention
have requested the Commissioners 10
.'ccnsider their merits" when submitting
estimates for the next fiscal year 10 Con-
gress-
a. R. hewitt, George R. Read, jr.. W. A.
Stone. W. B. Edmonston, W II. Price.
and D. F. Lanson. in a letter to the Com
missioners, say:
We learn through the press that Maj.
Sylvester has recommended that the park
and crossing policemen be placed on the
same footing as other Metropolitan police,
and that he has also suggested an in
crease of salary for the matrOns Of the
House Of Detention. In this we believe
him to be kind and just, but because of
his many other duties or by oversight he
omitted TO mention our deserts"
Maj Sylvester has recommended that
the request be considered in connection
with the question Of consolidation OF the
House of Detention guards with the
Metropolitan police.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Still Receiving Cash.

John Joy Edison, treasurer of the
Associated Charities. acknowledges, on
behalf of the board of managers, the
following contributions which have
been sent to S11 G street:
Cash, 8; Mr. T. J. Lewis s.; Mrs. Isabel 3. Far
QUhar. s.; Mr.. A. c. Addison, SO: Mrs. Julia J.
Pitkin, SO; Prof A. G. Wilkinson s.; Miss Anna
p Clapp, 500; Helpful. . cents Mr.. George +.
Stone, s.; Miss AlbeTtine Stone 81: Mr.. Edward
4. Alexander. SO; Miss Laura a. skinner s. Rir
Lewis Heiningvr, SO; Cash. 81; Hutchinson & Nc
Carthy, S; A. and G., SO; Mrs. Z. H.. s.; R,-
dolph q West Company. SIS; Mr.. 7. T. CAT IS
Mr.. Roland Evans s.; Miss Mary Spencer, s.; Miss
Elnrence y. Wilcox s.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
sunday school Entertainment.

Three hundred children of st. Joseph's
Sunday School will be entertained at
o'clock this afternoon in the parish
hall, Second and c streets northeast.
To-day being the Feast of Holy limo
cents, it is devoted entirely to the
pleasure of the little ones. Mr.. Michael
d. SChaeffer will impersOnate Santa
Claus and distribute gifts from the
Christmas tree.
The musical features of the enter
tainment will be in charge of Sister
Pauline, directress of the Sunday
school
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

To Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News. and all
points South-Norfolk and Washington steamers
every day IN the year at 80 ?. n.
To Mount Nenon-Electuc trains leave Twelfth
street and Pennsylvania avenue every hour from 10
a. m 10 D. m
To Alexandria-Ferry steamer Callahan hourly
from go q. 10 c &c p n
To Rock Creek Bridge Geological Park, Chevy
Chase, and kensington-Csrs from Fifteenth street
and New YORK avenue every 6fteen minuteS
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Recention for DIR. smnII-

DR.. Small, the new principal of the
Eastern High School, and Mrs. Small were
rendered a reception in the school building
last evening by the Eastern High School
Alumni Association. Over 400 invitations
were sent out to members and their
friends and to several members of the
board Of education. The reception was in
lieu Of the annual banquet given during
the Christmas holidays. and following the
reception the usual entertainment was
INDUCED in.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Pension for Police omcer'. widow.

Commissioner West yesterday ap-
proved the recommendation of Mai,
Sylvester that Mrs. Fannie A. Vernon.
widow of Lieut.. Charles r. Vernon, be
granted a monthly pension of $40. Lieut..
Vernon was a member of the police
force from the date of its organization
until his death, November q. 1906. and
occupied all grades of positions except
that of major and superintendent.
Lieut. Vernon died of diseases con-
tracted in the line of his duties.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
TEACHERS AND PUPILS PLAY.
It. Martins sunday school Scholars
Give Entertainment.

A delightful Christmas entertainment
was given By the teachers and pupils Of
st. Martins Sunday school. in Blooming
dale. last night The children were as
sisted in the performance by the Drury
Lane Dramatic Club. Two one-act
sketches were followed by a comedy in
three acts.
The characters in each of the plays
were well done
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Property Clerk Wants More Space.

Property Clerk W. c. Hargrove has
requested of the Commissioners that his
Office be supplied with about 1000
square feet of floor space in the new
District Building in order that depot
of supplies may be established. The
matter is under consideration by the
Commissioners as the plan is not
favored by Maj. Chester Harding, super
visor Of construction, to whom the mat
ter has been referred.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
LOCAL MENTION.
ANU SENIENTS TODAY.

New Nati1ual-"The Prince Of India" D N.
Belasco-'The Rose Of The Alhambra." comic
opera. SIS p N.
Columbia-Kyrle Bellew. in "Brigadisr Gerard. "
s IS p m
Chase s-Polite vaudeville. 2:i5 and SIS p. m
Majestic-"The War Correspondent. A." Sis p. m
Academy-'No Mother % Guide Her" Dis and
SIS y. n.
Lyceum-''The MerTymakers.' burlesque 2I5 and
s Is 2. m.
Convention Hall-Koller skating
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
d. smith,s Lecture Postponed.

J. o. La Gorge, secretary of the Ma
tional Geographical Society, announces
that the lecture which was to be given
tonight by DR.. I. c. Smith, Deputy
Fish Commissioner, has been Indefinitely
postponed, There will be no lecture to-
night The next one will be given on the
evening of January by Louis L. Sea-
man on ''The Curse of Colonization"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Absolute Divorce Granted.

Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday grant
ed an absolute divorce TO John / White
from LOttie l. White on statutory
grounds. The custody of the child, Irene
Virginia White, born October 10, 1901, is
given to the father. The couple was mar
ried December 9, 1900
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Neighbors Remember FIremen.

Christmas presents in the form of ice
cream. cake, and cigars were received
by members of No. 6 Engine Company
from the following neighbors: Mrs
Joseph Paris. Mrs. Kate Miller. Richard
McLane. J. P. Collins, S. Mitchell, and
Cherry 4 Moran
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28

W. II. Strother John Nelson, Robert T.
Moten. and William Warren were elected
trustees of Cosmopolitan Baptist Church.
coIored, at the annual election last night.
Randolph Cotrell. church treasurer. and
Lizzie l. King, church clerk, were also
elected.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
OFFICIALS ON HUNTING TRIP.
Washingtonians After Ducks n
AIbemarIe Sound.

Albemarle sound.
A number of Westinghouse left Wed
nesday night for the waters of AIbemarle
Sound \. c, on a duck shooting expedi-
ton Among them were Senator Proctor
of Vermont; Senator Perkins. of Cali
fornia; Capt. Sebree, L. 5. "; James R.
Garfield, Commissioner Of Corporations
and Mr.. Pinchot
On arriving at Norfolk yesterday morn
ing the party went Immediately TO the
hunting section of the country. They
will probably visit the jamestown Expo
sitiOn grounds on their way back.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John p Venting, g, Mount Alto, Pa, and
Lucy +. Price. 2. Rev. s. Charles Hoover
Russell A. Phillips. D. and Annie II. Crump, Q.
Richmond. Va. Rev. Weston Bruner.
James E. Cobb II. % Hanover County. Va. and
Nettie b. Wright p Rev Weston Bruner.
Charles L. Palmer, g. Culpeper County. Va. and
Katie VI. Petite, e. Rappahanuock County. Va.
Rev F. NJ Bristol.
Alexander Mob. Peoples. 81, and Ellen Elizabeth
Kalb O. Rev. J. T. Huddle
Henry O. Bsyhan. ., DunbroOk. Va. and Martha
J. Banks IS Rev. J. b. Mclaughlin.
Edwin S Y-mgblood, p. Petersburg. Va, and
Helen B. Hogus Is Rev. ". NJ. Ferguson.
Clifton B. Turner. g. West Liberty KY, and
Josephine Donald. % Rev. George Z. MaydweH.
Va. and Carrie Z Talley, l9. Spottsylyania, Va
Rev ]. B. Mclaughlin
Hansen Moore. g. Los Angeles. Cal. and Lucie
Smith London q. St. Louis, No. Rev. Roland
Cotton Smith
C6LoRED.
Joseph Mayo. &. Norfolk. Va and Lettie A.
Jones. 81 Rev. James c. Dent
Patrick s. Stewart, ., and Elizabeth Davis a.
Rev. Paul Griffith.
p Rev. Thomas J. Brown.
James d. Reeder, q, and Alice Payne, 45 Rev.
Edward B. Gordon.
Walter c Honesty p and Mamie A. Carroll. o.
Rev. q. II. Harris.
james B. Betton, %. York. Pa, and Bessie Hall,
%, Frederick, Nd Rev. W. p Gibbons
VI ses J. Harris e. and Richard Ella Hyatt. Is
Rev William JscksAi.
Wendell p. Smith p New York City and EVELYN
F. Barker IS. Rev. II. Terrell.
Joseph H. Parker. 50. Philadelphia Pa, and
Sydney r. Quander. IS. Rev. W. II. Brooks
George Henry Harris 81. and Fanny Brown. .
Rev. Charles Johnson
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28

2Oc PIX: onions, 74c bu.. sc PIX; 4 ats.
beans, 25c; : OTIS. hOminy, &c; ) lbs.
prunes. Csc; 4 cans corn, 25c; 3 cans succo-
fash, 25c; cider, zoe gal 4l2 4th st. Sc. II
7th St ne. and J. T. D. Pyles' other stores
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Physicians Give Dance for Nurses.

Physicians of the George Washington
University Hospital last night gave a
dance for the nurses at the university
building. The dance was in return for a
similar affair given by the nurses last
week to the doctors and students.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
The New Year VIII Bring Health

To your household if you supply the table
with such pure. wholesome food as Jno.
@. Meinberg's Bread every day. At your
grOcer'S- Bakery, Il6 1lth ST. Sc
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28

The choicest cuts of New York
Roasts and other meats. J. II. Buscher,
Center Market 9Th st. wing.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Nerv Feet for In0-
Choice Potatoes, CSC. Bin.

Start the New Year with comfort. J ].
Georges & Son, Inc, Foot Specialists. i2Il
Pa. ave.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28

We Store and Sell Furniture.
Brown & Tolson, Aucts., 1909 II st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28
Re I'm Stxle-
COaOred Church Holds Election.

Have a National Inverted Gas Light put
up; save gas. c. A Muddiman & Co,
I204 q ST. NV.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28

Hotel Winter Garden, Rathskeller. N Y.
ave. and 18th st. +. Endres. Prop.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28

ReisiDEer's Ice Cream il absolutely
pure; 81 gal, SOC Y gal 235 G. Phone NJ
91f1
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28

See the Billiard and Pool Parlor. Q St,
between 18th and 18th SITS.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28

Have GUIDE plan the floral decorations
Charming effects will be the result I2f4 F.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-28

A Better Butter-EIk Grove.
Artistic pictures for coupons go La. ave.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-07-24
MARSHAL TELLS WHY HE DOES HOT ARREST
 TRANSFERNAh
incidentally W, H. Harris Learns That Police Make
 Needed Arrests.

For the last few days W. H. Harris, one of the local transfer men, has been very persistent in his demands that Ed Thomas be arrested for haul ing in the city without license. Har- ris made complaint to Marshal Snod- grass to the effect that Thomas was breaking the city ordinance, and nam ed a specific instance. The Marshal took the matter up at once, as he has been determined to make all draymen pay the required license. On investi- gating he found, out that the charge could not be sustained, and let the matter drop.
 For some reason Harris is keen to have Thomas arrested, and yesterday approached the Marshal, and demand ed the arrest of Thomas. Ma-si~ Snodgrass informed Harris that he had looked into the matter when it was first brought to his attention, and that he did not find sufficient evil dence on which to arrest Thomas. Harris did not seem to be satisfied with this, so the Marshal told him to swear out warrant, assuring him that he would serve it. Harris then became abusive, and told the Marshal tidl me reason WHY ne ndu uOt ar rested Thomas was because he was afraid of him. This was little too much for the temper of the chief of police, but he kept himself well in hand, and informed Har1ts that any time the law was being broken be would arrest the offender, even if 1t were the honorable MT. Harris. He told Harris further, that he was city policeman. and not a private deC. tive to right any imaginary wrongs that Mir. Harris might conceive were being inflicted on himself. He then gave Harris the utmost assurance that if he were so sure that Thomas was breaking the ordinance. and would swear to comDlaint. the whole force of the city police would stand ready to take the daring villain into custody Harris, for some unexplained reason. did not care to do this, and the matter was closed incident.
 A number Of the transfer men when seen said that the Marshal had been eminently fair in protecting the inter ests of those who had paid the license. and were of the opinion that Harris was desirous of using the arm of the law to harrass Thomas. without any grounds for his complaint.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-07-24
EIGHT MONTHS WEDDEO:
 COUPLE ANNOUNCE FACT.

SPRINGFIELD. H., July 23.-Harry Meredith and Miss Clarinda White to- day surprised their friends and rela- .tives by announcing that they had been married secretly in St. Louis eight months ago. Miss White is a daughter of Hiram White, one of San gamon county's wealthy land owners. MT. Meredith comes from a pioneer family of this county. They were welded Dec. 16, 1905. On that day they told their relatives they were go- ing for drive. Instead they boarded St. Louis train, were married and re turned the same day.