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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Money Pledged for Building.

At the morning services in the Wash
ington Street Methodist Church, South,
to-day. Rev. Charles D. Bulla, the pastor.
presented 10 the congregation plan.
which has been adopted by the board Of
stewards. for the erection Of a young
peoples building on the site adjoining
the church on the south. It was explained
that the purpose is to construct an edifice
for the promotion Of auxiliary church
work. particularly along the line Of the
Y. NJ. c. A. principles
The pastor stated that 5000 has already
been pledged. A subscription was taken.
in which several thousand dollars in addi-
tiou was promised. Mr.. Bulla announced
that the United States Court of Claims
had approved the claim Of the church
for damages resulting from the occupancy
of the building by Federal soldiers during
the civil war. and stated that a sum in
excess of 5000. the amount involved.
would doubtless be paid over 10 the
church by the national government in a
short time. This money. IL was announced,
is to be used in the erection of the new
building
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24

Of these being the imposition OF a tax Of
3 Per cent. instead of 2 II per cent, upon
the new bank note currency proposed TO
be issued
Although this was welcome step,
prospects still do not seem to be very
bright that the measure. or one similar
to it. viii become a law at the present
session Of Congress; but hopes of advo-
Gates Of currency reform are undoubtedly
at the moment addressed more to the
chance that a bill may pass allowing all
Inc government revenues. as they accUmu-
late, to be deposited in the national banks.
Whether. however. there viii be popular
approval of the bills already introduced
for this purpose by Senators Depew and
Elkins, which allow all national banks,
however small their capital or SURPRISES,
to serve as government repositories. is
questionable. The provisions Of the pres
ent law that require any bank acting as
a government depository to have surplus
of at least goo do not seem to err on
the side of conservatism.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
PIT TRADERS IN DEATH FIGHT
Elevator Men HTay Disrupt Famous
Chicago board of Trade.

Chicago. Dec. 23.-Growth Of the pri-
vate-elevator business is threatening ex-
tinction 10 the Chicago Board of Trade,
for years the worlds greatest grain ex-
change.
In their fight for their lives. the indie
pendent traders are taking steps 10 ex-
clude the elevators from the organiza-
ton.
The elevator men-few in number, but
unlimited in res0Urces-say all right;
they'll form a board of their own. With
their superior facilities they say, they
will soon put the old board out OF bust
ness"
The new board will really be no board
at all, but a small clique of elevator
men.
State Grain Inspector Gowan does not
agree with the independent traders that
the elevator mems Vaccinations are in
juring Chicago as q grain market how
ever seriously changed conditions may
have affected the board of trade
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
MAY SEEK GOVERNoRsHIP.
Montgomery County Has Two Who
Are Possible AsDirants.

Special to The Washington Herald
Rockville. Nd, Dec 23.-It is under
stood that the friends of Philip D. Laird,
of this town, may put him forward as 4
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for the governorship. The first movement
in this direction was a publication in one
of the county papers, in which Mr.. Laird
was referred to as a man peculiarly fitted
for the position and in other ways highly
complimented 1t is not known, however,
that Mr.. Laird has any such aspirations.
In the event of Mr.. Laird's allowing the
use Of his name, interest attaches to what
effect it would have upon Col. Spencer c.
Jones Col. Jones has several times been
a candidate for the honor. and many
believe that his highest ambition would
be gratied if ne could round out his
career with a term in the gubernatorial
chair. Col Jones, however, is keeping
silent
Should the two lock horns over the con-
troll of the Montgomery County delega-
ton 10 the nominating convention, an in
teresting contest would be certain.
Gov. Warfeld has a large following
in the county.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
FEARS FOR DEEP WATERWAY
Congressman Tawney Says Army and
Navy Take Too Much Money.

Chicago. Dec 3.-The Middle West
scheme of deep waterway from the
Great Lakes 10 the Gulf must remain a
dream for Il long time. Such. at least, is
the opinion Of Congressman Tawney, of
the House Appropriations Committee, in
an interview here to-day.
Mr. Tawney says the enormous army
and navy appropriations render imPossi-
bic so heavy an expenditure as the one
involved b. the waterway advocates.
IF the country is TO have the proposed
waterway it must trim those two appro-
priations or levy q special tax he said.
we have set aside more money for our
armed forces during the past year than
was devoted TO the entire expense Of gov
eminent less than ten years ago.
a ship canal from Chicago tOtthe Gulf
would do wonders not only for the West.
but for the East The conditions for the
early realization Of such project seem
remote 10 me, however, under present
conditions"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Father Doyle Talks of France
to Alexandria Hearers.
FIGHT IS FOR THE PEOPLE
Declares officials of the Government
HAVE Banded TO Drive Ont God and
the Church-Money Pledged for
New Parish BuiIdIng-Inquest Held
over Negroes BOdy-Other News.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
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AuiutE OF Lillitt hlu iANgFi 'tANN'''
Alexandria Va. Dec. IA large audi
-ence attended the special vesper services
at ST. Mary's Catholic Church this even
ing, and heard a forcefuI sermon by
Rev Father A p Doyle, c. S. p, of
the Apostolic Mission House, Of Brook
land. D. c.. who discussed the religious
situation in France
Father Doyle. who is a close student
of European affairs, gave comprehen-
sive account of the history of the church
in France, including its present status,
and dealing with the causes leading up to
the rupture between the government and
the ecclesiastical authority. The position
of the church in the controversy and
the principles for which it contends are
clearly presented.
Father Doyle, in part. said What
alarms one is the comparative indiffer-
ence with which the mass % the Ameri-
can people look upon this conflict now
going on in France. It is ia reality a
lining up of the forces of religion against
irreligion. 1t is not a mere local OF
temporal friction between the civil and
ecclesiastical authorities Il is the acute
stage of a century-a long conflict be
tween Christianity and infidelity. between
the forces of right and the powers OF
darkness.
1t is a fight In which the general vel
fare of the human race is involved. There
can be no manner of doubt as 10 what
the animus Of the block government Is
It's moving spirits have not hidden their
real motives. They are under oath 10
carry out their antagonism 10 God and
TO His church In parochial legislation IN
til they have completely destroyed the
church. What has not religion done for
France? And what. too. has France not
done for the camsa of reIieinn ="
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
PENSION SEEKS BROWN.
Ten Dollars Month PiIing Up for
Man Who Cannot BE Found.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Wheeling. W Va. Dec. 23.-Through the
efforts OF Congressman =. 3. DOvener
the Pension Bureau has granted pension
of 80 to James VI. Brown. Of this city
However, the efforts to find Mr. Brown
to inform him Of his good luck have been
without result. The only address Mr.
Dovener had was care Island Livery, and
mail which had been forwarded both from
Mr.. Dovener and the Pension Bureau has
been unclaimed. The pension was issued
October 81. and any information as to the
whereabouts of Mr.. Brown would be ap-
pIeciated. He was formerly a private in
Company c. Sixth Regiment OF West
Virginia Volunteers
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
PLACE CHICAGO IN DANGER.
City Firemen Hint at WaIk-Out Tn
less Wages Are Increased.

Chicago. Dec. 23.-Representatives Of a
majority Ct the "privates" in the Chicago
fire department formulated demand on
the city to-day for a 10 per cent increase
lu salaries, recognition Of their union.
and twenJy-fOuT hours of weekly for all
members Of the organization.
The demand viii be laid before the
city council al its next meeting, 2 com
mittee Of two men from each of the sew
enteen battalions having been chosen as
The unions spokesman.
The council regards the UnionizatIon OF
the fire department as inimical 10 dis
cipline and the presentation q the de-
mand promises to precipitate a bitter
fight. There have been no threats Of a
strike by the men beyond hints that a
FIRE department walk-out would be at
tended by serious consequences for tbs
city
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Pastor Is Ill.

Rev Father H J. Cutler, pastor Of St
AIary's Catholic Church, became suddenly
I'll this morning while celebrating
mass, and was compelled to dis
continue the service. He was assisted
TO the parsonage near by. where he was
attended by Dr.. NJ. D. Delaney Father
Cutters condition this evening was said
to be serious. He recently returned from
Europe where his sojourn, il was thought.
had restored his health. His place at
the altar was taken this morning by ReS.
Father Kelly, the assistant pastor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
LIVE FROG IN SOLID COAL.
Miner Finds Animal when the Lump
II Broken open.

Special b The Washington Herald
Cumberland, Nd, Dec. IA live frog
hopping out around his feet when John
Savage. Of Homecoming, a miner in the
Enterprise mine. broke d solid coal lump
yesterday caused great establishment.
The hole in which the frog was con
fined was not large enough to permit any
exercise on his part, and no slip or fssure
led to it.
Other live frogs have been dug out Of
the ground far below the surface, but it
has never been satisfactorily explained
how life is sustained under such condi-
tiOns.
The frog measured 6lz inches, and lived
for some time after discovery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
MAI. DAVID STEMPLE DEAD.
Former Innkeeper Passes Away I'm
His Ninety-first Year.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Cumberland, Nd, Dec. 23.-Maj. David
Stemple. who was born near Hagerstown.
Md, died last night at Aurora, Preston
County, Va. near the Garrett County
Md line, in his ninety-hrst year
lie settled at the old town of Aurora.
on the Northwestern turnpike. then the
chief route of travel through the country,
and built an inn which Acame noted.
When the railroad ca6& the pike was
little used. and Maj. Stemple turned his
attention from inn keeping to farming
He owned 400 rich acres near Aurora.
Prior 20 the civil war he was a major
of Virginia militia. He is survived by his
second wife and fourteen children.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
LIABILITIES REACH $25O,OOO.
Loss TO Lincoln Bank DepOsitors
VIII BE Practically Total.

Chicago, Dec. Z3.-Liabnities Of the sus-
pended Lincoln Bank, Of Morton Park,
and its president, W. J. Atkinson, were
boosted" to the $4,000 mark by to-day $
investigations by experts at work on the
books Of the bank and It's chief officer
Assets are limited to SS25 in cash and
two and oue-half acres Of land near
Waukesha, Wis.
Embezzlement and the receipt OF de-
posits after he knew his bank was insol-
vent are charged against Atkinson.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
THINK HUSBAND IS ALIVE.
Mrs. KinseI Said to Have CIeyy as to
His Whereabouts.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown, Nd, Dec. 23.-Nrs. Martin
Kinsel. Of Big Pool, yesterday. IN com
pany with a friend. visited several resorts
along the canal and is said To have OBJ
tanned Information that led her 20 be
Heve that her missing husband, who mys-
teriously disappeared nearly two weeks
ago. is still alive, and was not murdered
or drowned, as many of his friends be-
Heve-
Mrs. Kinsel is reported TO have learned
that her husband had been in saloon
this week. and when he left said he was
going 70 Cumberland.
Mrs. Kinsel Immediately returned 20 her
home and Will send "a friend 70 Cumber-
land in search of her missing husband
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
JOHN HICKEY'S FUNERAL HELD
Man Who Died I'm Irons Aboard
Battle ship Ohio Hurled.

Speclal q The Wilmington Head
Norfolk, Va. Dec. 23.-John Hickey. the
boilermaker Of the United States navy.
whose death occurred while he was in
double irons on the United States battle
ship Ohio. at the Brooklyn Navy Yard,
was buried here this afternoon from St
Mary's Catholic Church.
Hickey had a large number Of friends
here and in Portsmouth. His funeral
was largely attended. and the bier was
covered with floral offerings.
Among the mourners was the young
wife. whom Hickey was forbidden TO
leave the ship 10 see. causing, il is al
legged. his death. ne having been thrown
in irons for refusing 10 take the denial
10 see his wife with good grace
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Christmas Guest Ends Life.

Special to The Washington Herald
Newport News, Va, Dec 8-V. F.
Jones, employed at the ship yard. went
TO his sisters home at Plum Point. New
Kent County, Thursday, 10 spend Christ
mas with his relatives. Yesterday after
noon he committed suicide by shooting
himself. He had been respondent for
several days. He was forty-five years
Of age, and belongs TO a well known
family
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
To Consider Negroes Appeal.

1t Is stated that the application for a
new trial in the case Of Joseph Thomas
colored, who is under sentence to be
hanged in Alexandria County, will proba-
bly, not be reached by the State Court of
Appeals before March. Thomas was to
have been executed December II, but the
Appellate Court granted a stay of execu-
ton pending the consideration of the mo-
ton for a new trial.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Vail CIerk Under Arrest.
Al IN The Washington Hrrnld.

Special U The Washington Herald.
Winchester Va. Dec. 23.-Post-Office
Inspector Robert G. Gibbons. of Win
chester. has just succeeded in effecting
way mail clerk. running between CIeve-
land and Pittsburg. charged with steal
ing money from the mails. A decoy let
ter was sent in the mail in charge of
Baker. and the letter was missing
when the pouch was opened by Inspec-
tor Gibbons. Baker was arrested at
Canonsburg Pa.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Woman Found Dead in Bed.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va. Dec. 23.-Miss Annie
Elizabeth Watson, member of an old
Winchester family. was found dead in
bed this morning at the residence of
Casper c. Glaize. Of OpeQuon this
county, where she had been making her
home for some time past. Death is
said to have been caused by heart dis
ease. She was sixty-four years old and
the last member of her family
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
FREIGHTS CRASH ON MAIN LINE
Two Engineers on Norfolk and
Western Hurt-Debris Takes Fire.

Special % The Washington Herald
Hagerstown, Nd. Dec, 23.-Trafic on
the Norfolk and Western Railroad be-
tween Hagerstown and Shenandoah was
blocked to-day as the result Of rear-enG
collision between two freight trains near
Luray
Engineers Frederick r. Stahl and Will
liam o. Matthews. both Of HagerstOwn.
in charge of the two engines. We're pain
fully but not seriously injured. Their fire
men escaped by jumping The caboose
and a half dozen cars Of the first train.
the cargo Of which was made up largely
of lumber. were smashed and the debris
caught FIRE
The wrecked trains were first and sec
ond sections Of No. Sc. The first section
was standing on the main track while
the engine was taking water, when the
second section crashed into II. 1t S.
claimed the wreck was due to the failure
Of a flagman to 90 back and stop the
second section.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Will Disband Luray Company.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Luray, Va. Dec. 23-An order has been
issued by the adjutant general of the
State disbanding Company c. of Luray.
formerly known as the Page Rihemen.
ThelcomDany was organized several years
ago by Col r. F. Leedy, of the Luray
bar. Col. Leedy resigned some time ago.
The reason assigned for the disbanding
order is that the company has fallen be-
low the required number Of enrolled men.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Remains Arrive To-day.

The remains OF E Fairfax Mason, whose
death occurred Saturday at Marshall. Va,
viii reach here about noon tomorrow,
and the funeral viii take place from the
Union Station. The interment will be
in Ivy Hill Cemetery. Mr.. Mason was a
grandson Of Lord Thomas Fairfax. of
''Valcluse." Fairfax County He was
seventy-ive years Of age and was IN
married.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
PLAN 100000 PLANT.
Corn Products Refining Company to
Concentrate Its Work.

Chicago, Dec. 23-Plans have been COM
pleted for the Corn Products Refining
Company's new $, 100000 plant
The corporation has plants now at Chi
cago, Pekin, Ill; Waukegan, IL; Granite
City, Ill: Davenport, Iowa; Indianapolis
Buffalo, Oswego, and New York City.
These are all to be transferred TO the new
Chicago local.
The plant win consist Of thirty-three
buildings. with a grinding capacity Of
$1,000 bushels Of corn and a finished
product capacity Of 100000 bushels daily.
The two refining buildings will be Of
fourteen stories each, and the storage
tanks viii have a capacity of 100000
bushels
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Youth Bleeds TO Death.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis Md. Dec. 23.-Harry Ell
der, son of L. NJ Elder, formerly Of Bal
timore. but now Of Annapolis. bled to
death at the Annapolis Emergency
Hospital to-day, whence he was taken
yesterday for treatment for typhoid
fever and hemorrhages. Blood had
been steadily flowing from the nose
and ears. Physicians were unable to
stOp the flow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Gniney,s Hearing To-day.

Frank J. Gainey. the young man who
was arrested last night on the charge of
attempting to wreck a train on the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Yer
non electric road near Spring Park. will
be given a hearing tomorrow morning
before Justice Cation in the Police Court
Gainey is still locked up. He continues
to deny the charge.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
ChiId,s Dress Clutches Fire.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Newport News, Va, Dec. 2S.-virginia
Webb. the three-year-old daughter of
Policeman William Webb. was seriously
burned at her home by her dress catch
Ing fire from a stove The mother arrived
in time to wrap the child in a rug and
prevent her entire body from being en-
veloped
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
COMMANDMENTS SON wounds Himself

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Newport News, Va, Dec. civilian
Harrison, the son OF Lieut.. Col F. E
Harrison. commandaut at Fort Monroe
suffered a painful injury last evening
while hunting near Mil Creek. load OF
shot being accidentally discharged into
his body near the neck when he started
to hand his gun 10 his companion, a son
Of Lieut. TObin. of Fort Monroe. Young
Harrison is in pTecariOus condition. He
was to have entered West Point as a
cadet in January.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
RUSHING TOAIDCHINA
President Issues PrOclama-
ton Calling Upon People.
TELLS OF ACUTE DISTRESS
Declares He VIII Garry Out Inten-
ton to Ask Congress for Pernlis-
Flour to Celestial EmpiFe-Red
Cross to Have Charge.

Uncle Sam IS rushing TO the relief OF
the destitute people Of China. The Presi-
dent has issued a proclamation to the
people of this nation. calling upon them
to remember. amid the holiday season
the acute distress Of the people of a
friendly nation. He announces his inten-
ton Of asking the consent Of Congress
Immediately after the holiday recess, to
use the army transport vessels to carry
supplies.
The proclamation is as follows:
The White House.
Washington. d. c.. Dec. p. 1906.
To the people Of the United States:
There is an appalling famine IN
China Throughout a district cover
ing over forty thousand square miles.
and supporting a population Of fifteen
millions, the crops have been de
stroyed by floods and millions OF -peo-
pie are on the verge of starvation,
thousands Of dwellings have been de-
strOyed and their inmates are without
homes. An urgent appeal has been
made for the assistance of the United
States.
Our people have often under similar
tries responded generously to such APP
peals. Amid our Astounding pros
perity. and in this holiday season Of
good viii 10 men. assuTedly we should
DO our part 10 aid the unfortunate and
relieve the distressed among the peo-
pie Of China, to whom we have been
allied for 50 many years in friend
ship and kindness.
I shall ask Congress upon its next
day Of session for authority 10 use our
transport vessels 10 carry flour and
other food 10 the famine-stricken
region.
I recommend that contributions for
the purchase Of such food and for
other appropriate relief be sent 10 the
American National Red Cross. which
viii take charge Of the expenditures.
Such contributions may be made either
through the local Red Cross treas
urers, or through the Department Of
state, or may be sent directly 90
Charles Hallam Keep. Red Cross
treasurer. United States Treasury De
partment Washington. D. Q.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Arrested for shootinr nt g..

Special TO The Washington Herald
Newport News, Va, Dec. 2S-John
Henry Dean. young negro. was arrest
ed by the city police for the Elizabeth
City County authorities on the charge
Of firing five shots into an electric car
Thursday night The shots went through
the car, but none Of the passengers was
injured.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Joshua Newbraugh Crebs Dead.

Special to The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va, Dec. 23.-Following
an 'llness due to infrmities Of old age
Joshua Newbraugh Crebs. a former res
ideIt of Winchester, died to-day at his
country home at Kernstown, this cOun-
ty, aged eighty-one years. He was the
last member of his family. He is sur
vived by one son, John \. Crebs. owner
of the Madison Hotel. at st. Louis. and
one daughter. Mrs. Katherine HarrI-
son, Of Washington.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
Rrenk Through Ice and Drown.

Escanaba, Mich, Dec Oscar ?.
Westman. aged twenty-four, Of Negaunee.
and John Biashe. aged twenty-one, of
hewaunee. employed in the Office Of the
!. Stephenson Company. of Wells. broke
through the ice while skating this after
noon and both drowned The body OF
Blashe has been recovered.