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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
WORK FOR Big GERMAN NAVY
TeutonS in United States Banded To.
gether for that Purpose.
Send Money to FRtherIand TO Help
Develop Interest in Large Sea
Force for Kaiser.

1t is probably not generally known that
there are thousands Of Germans in this
country who have banded themselves to-
gether for the purpose of forming a
propaganda among their people in this
country and in other lands for a powerful
German navy.
These societies have their regularly
elected officers. holding monthly meetings
and pay stipulated yearly amount, which
Is forwarded 10 the headquarters Of the
Deutscher FlOtten Verein, or German
Navy League, at Berlin.
According to the last annual report of
the navy league the number os branch So
cieties in this country, and individual
membership. as well as contributions from
these sources, have experienced a steady
increase. indicating that II is the wish Of
the German, be he at home in the father
land, or elsewhere; whether he earns mis-
livelihood under the flag Of the Kaiser, or
under the Stars and Stripes. to see a pow
erful Germany navy, thereby assisting
Emperor William to materialize his
hearts desire.
The American Navy League, which s.
organized for similar purposes as its Ger
man counterpart, in order TO arouse popu-
lar enthusiasm for a powerful navy for
the United States, has taken notice Of the
methods pursued by the German OrganiZa-
uon- The Imperial Navy League Of Ger
many is regularly organizing excursions of
boys from various parts Of Germany 10 the
naval harbOrs Of Kiel and Wilhelmshaven.
Here the lads are taken round and shown
the ships. the sailors drilling, and other
interesting features Of sea life. The navy
league pays their hotel expenses, the gov
eminent railway giving them free tickets
Every boy goes home a convinced navy
enthusiast. and the hope of the league Is
that he viii remain one all his life. The
navy league has also succeeded in getting
the school authorities TO decorate the
walls Of class rooms with pictures show
ing the chief German battle ships, mimic
war between battle ships and torpedo
boats, and the Kaiser standing on the
bridge in full naval panoply.
At recent meeting of the German Navy
League, Prince Otto Salm- Horstmar said
that this organization has now over
100000 members scattered all over the
world. He said the number Of new menu
bers admitted last year was over 10000
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
LIFE INSURANCE Is CHEAPER.
Important Announcement by the
President of the Metropolitan,

President of the Metropolitan.
What is in many respects the most in
forming and significant paper issued by
any life insurance company during the
present year has just appeared over the
signature Of John r. Hegeman, President
Of the Metropolitan Life While the com
munication is addressed to the Company's
agents, and is in the nature of a review
and announcement covering matters
chiefly interesting to the field force, it de-
serves attentive reading by every one who
holds or intends to secure a life insurance
policy.
It appears that the Metropolitan Life
has for some time been engaged in the
preparation Of new mortality tables.
based upon its own experience. BY com
parisOn Of given periods in recent years
with corresponding periods in former
years, back to 1890, the fact is established
that among the Company's policy holders
there has been sufficient Improvement in
mortality chat is. a smaller average of
deaths at various ages) to warrant certain
changes affecting future premiums and
benefits, all directly in the interest of
those insured in the Company. With char
aCteristic thOrOughness and frankness
these results and changes are specified In
minute detail, not put forth as estimates"
or vague promises.
Their significance to the insuring public
is a reduction in the price of insurance in
the Industrial Department, and through a
readjustment of rates of commissions to
agents. reduction of premiums charged
in the Ordinary Department
One passage of his letter relates to the
COmpany's liberal policy of distributing
dividends and benefits not contemplated
In its contracts with policy holders. Pres
ident Hegeman asks his agents to note
that This year the Company has been
disbursing the enormous sum of about
two millions Of dollars in voluntary divi-
dends upon non-participating Industrial
policies, bringing the total amount of IN
promised dividends in twelve years TO
about ten millions of dollars to Industrial
policy holders in the form Of dividends on
premiums, dividends on death claims and
Increases Of benefits upon existing pol
icies"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
THROW OUT REGAN'S CLAIM.
Commissioners say Value of His
Property Has Been Increased.

property Has Been Increased.
The Union Railroad Station Grade
Claims Commission, composed of Charles
a. Baker, George W. Moss. and George
Sprausy, heard. yesterday, summing up
arguments in relation to the damages to
the property fronting on the south side
OF Massachusetts avenue, between North
Capitol street and New Jersey avenue.
alleged to have resulted from the chang
ing Of the grade of Massachusetts avenue
by the District Commissioners, in con-
nection with the laying out Of a plaza
around the union station.
Special Attorney for the District A
Leftwich Sinclair, cOntended that claim
ants were not entitled to recover dam
ages, because of the enhancement in the
value Of their property, which, he thought,
had been brought about by the union
station improvements He insisted that
the character of the property had been
changed, by the location Of the station in
proximity to it, from residential to bust
ness, and on this account was much more
valuable than formerly.
TIE commission refused TO consider the
claim filed by Thomas Regan for dam
ages to premises No. IS Massachusetts
avenue, upon the ground that he, Regain,
acquired the property after the grade had
been changed
The next claims for damages to be
taken up by the Commission will be those
filed by the owners of the property on
the north side of + street northwest, be-
tween North Capitol street and New Jer-
sey avenue. The commission will view
the property January 3, at D. m, and
begin the hearing Of evidence January 4,
at 1890 a. m, at the City Hall.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
FREDERICK STUFF IS DEAD
Retired Grocer Suceumbs to Old Age
After Weeks Of Illness.
Native of Germany Spends over Half
Century of a Long Life in
Washington.

After an illness lasting several weeks.
and with the members Of his family
gathered about his bed. Frederick Stutz
died at his home, 1915 Thirteenth street.
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. He had
been unconscious for two days, and his
death was not unexpected.
Mr. Stutz was well known in the city,
as he has lived here for over half a
century. At one time he was engaged
in the grocery business at Eleventh and
+ streets. but soon after the close Of the
war he retired from active commercial
life. He was born in Germany eighty
four years ago, and came 20 this country
when he was twenty years Of age
There are five members OF the family
living They are: Dr. George F. Stutz
Of Albany. y. Y; DIT. John A. SJutZ. OF
this city; Mrs. Henry Dieterich, wife of
the consul general at Antwerp; Mrs.
Henry Sleek. Of Merritt. Wis: and Mrs
l. T. EbeTbaCh, Of Washington.
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon and the grandchildren Of the
deceased will act as pallbeaTers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
RABBITS HOLD LIBERAL VIEWS.
Christmas Celebrations Not Opposed
in Washington Public Schools.

The recent agitation in Hebrew
circles against the Christmas eelebra-
tions in the New York public schools.
which during the past week resulted
in a decrease in attendance on the East
Side ranging from 80 1-9 to 60 per cent.
has not affected Washington, according
to Rabbi Abram Simon, of the Eighth
Street Temple.
The sentiment among the Jews re-
garding the question is evenly divided"
said Rabbi Simon yesterday. Many
of the prominent rabbis are of the
opinion that the whole affair is ex-
aggerated. while others are opposed to
Jewish children joining in celebrations
which are apt to conflict with the
tenets of their faith.
1T can be readily understood that
on the East Side of New York. where
there is a large Hebrew population.
Jewish children in many instances
forming two-thirds of the school at
tendance, Christmas celebrations, in
which the divinity of Jesus is recog-
nized. do not meet with the sympathy
of this class If, however. the exercises
consist merely of an entertainment and
are not Of 4 religious character, no
objection should be made.
AS the Jews form but a small por-
ton Of the population OF Washington.
Christmas celebrations in the schools
Of this city have aroused no dissatis-
faction among the followers of that
faith
The views OF Rabbi Louis Stern coin
eide with those Of Rabbi Simon. Il
am not familiar with the conditions
as they are said to exist In New York"
said Rabbi Stern, and l can only say
that II the school celebrations are of a
religious character the objection is
easily understood. The Jews them
selves enter into the spirit of the holt
days, and believe in extending the
messages Of good will TO men, though
Of course all religious phases of Christ
mas celebrations are unrecognized by
them. There can be no objection. how
ever, to Jewish children joining in
holi5ay entertainments into which the
question Of religion does not enter"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
FRACTURES HIS BABY'S SKULL
Drunken Father, During Fight,
Hurts Bottle Which Strikes Child.

During a fight in a house on Railroad
lane, north Of University station. Brook
land. d. c., John Miller struck his three
year-old son, James, on the head with a
bottle and fractured the little fellows
skull.
Miller, who had been drinking heavily,
was quarreling over some domestic af-
fairs. and threw a bottle at a man with
whom he was fighting. The intended
victim lodged the missile which struck
the boy, who was standing just behind
The injured child was Immediately car
ried to the residence Of Dr. Fishkorn,
1912 Newton street, Brookland, where he
was treated. Miller was afterward ar
rested by the officers of the Tenth pre-
cinct. and is held on the charge Of as
Sault
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
PREFERS NAME TO TITLE.
Yerkes Says You Can't Find IA Plain
Citizen In Warrington

Internal Revenue Commissioner John
w. Yerkes objects to the title Of "coio-
mel" The fact that he halls from Ken
lucky and is almost invariably addressed
by the time-honored handle gives him
great distress Of mind.
Every time a man calls me colonel q"
said Mr. YeTkes. 4 turn round and ad-
dress him as general or admiral This
city Of Washington is just about the
worst place / was ever in for titles You
can't find any plain American citizens
here. Il is general. admiral. colonel. cap
tain, or Mr. Secretary. Mr. Commis-
sioner Mr.. DoOrkeeper. Mr.. Attorney
General Why, even the colored help
around the Treasury Department address
each other as Mr. Messenger or Mr..
Elevator Conductor
"One day, soon after I reached Wash
ington. was in my Office talking with a
crowd Of Congressman and in walks old
Admiral Watson. AS he opened the door
he shouted, Hello, John, how are your
leaped up from my chair and rushed
forward to greet him. Admiral, l cried,
L could Just hug you for calling me that.
Please do II again. I'm so dead sick and
tired Of being called colonel that my
given name is music 10 my ears"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
MUST FACE HIS ACCUSERS.
William G. Russell To BE Confronted
by Alleged Victims.

On the plea that the authorities have no
case against him, William G. Russell.
who is under arrest in New York to an
swer charges Of grand larceny preferred
against him by Mrs. Mary Z. Buckley and
Miss Campbell. Of this city. is making
fight against being returned here for trial
Detective Hartigan, who went to New
York to appear as a witness against him.
returned home on Monday evening To-
night he viii return 10 New York with
Mrs. Buckley. who viii be a witness be
fore United States Commissioner Shields
Miss Campbell, who lives in Boston, viii
also be a witness before the commissioner
on Thursday afternoon.
Russell is accused of having obtained
nearly $500 from the two women to bet
on the races, promising, II is alleged to
return three times that amount in several
weeks. He was arrested in New York
about a week ago, and after the commits
sioner has heard the testimony, he viii
probably be brought back 10 this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26

ELUDEs PURSUIT ON ONE LEG.
sam Jackson Cuts FelIOw-Inmate at
Soldiers Home and Escapes.

Two battle-scarred heroes, who in years
gone by fought side by side for their
country. but who are now inmates Of the
Soldiers Home. became angry over a dis
cussion which they We're having in the
hospital at the home yesterday, and pro
ceeded to fight each other.
In the course OF the ARRAY William
FrizzeIl was cut on the hand by a fellow
inmate named Samuel Jackson. Although
Jackson is minus a leg and has to depend
on a cork duplicate, he managed 10 dis
appear from the hospital shortly after
the incident. and has not been found
FrizzeH received medical attention at the
hospital Several stitches were taken in
the wound.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
COLLECTS FOREIGN SAMPLES.
Government Arranges to Provide
Manufacturers with Specimens.

Government Arranges to Provide
Manufacturers with Specimens.
The Bureau of Manufacturers is in pos
session of various samples Of cotton yarns,
piece goods, belts, braids, handkerchiefs.
gloves, laces, towels, &c, manufactured in
foreign countries, and sold in China,
Japan, India, Australia. Turkey, Egypt
South Africa, and South America
There are also a few samples of silk
ribbons sold in the Orient. These samples
were collected for the benefit OF American
manufacturers, and the bureau is anxious
to place them in their hands They will
be sent upon application 10 manufactur-
ers. chambers of commerce, and other
commercial organizations located in cot
On-manufacturing Centers.
The bureau IS also in possession of clogs
manufactured and worn in the north OF
England The clogs are in various sizes,
It has also a number OF heel irons. SOP
blocks, soles, and nails Of different sizes
and varieties used in the manufacture Of
clogs.
From Edinburgh, Scotland. there are a
large number of samples of wall paper.
From China there are toilet soaps made IN
Austria France, Germany, and Holland.
Leather gloves, made in Germany and
sold in China, are among the other sam
pies at hand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

To Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News. and All
points S0uth-Nouolk and Washington steamers
every day IN the year at $50 p. II.
To Mount Vernon-Electuc trains leave Twelfth
street and Pennsylvania avenue every hour from 70
a. N. 60 D. m
To Ale1andria-Ferry steamer Callahan hourly
from $50 a. ~ to 80 ? H.
To Rock Creek Bridge Geological PARK, Chevy
Chase, and Kensington-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26

old engineer staff before its amalgama-
tion with the line of the navy.
Commander Canaga, who was born in
Ohio. was considered one Of the navy's
most valuable experts in steam en-
cheering. Recently he devoted mis- at
tention 10 turbine engines. and made
a special study in connection with the
view of their adoption IN war ships.
He will be buried tomorrow in Airing
ron
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
LOCAL MENTION.


New Natioual-"The Prince Of India. and :
p. m.
Belasco-'The Rose Of the AIhambrs. comic
opera. s.Ij 2. N
Coiumb.a-Kyrle Bellew. in ''Brigadier Gerard 90
G Is T. n
Chase 's-Polite vaudeville, DIS and 6 Is . m
Maiestic-"The War Correspondent 2:l5 and Sis
p. M
Aesdemy-''No Mother 90 Guide Her" s.I5 . n
Lycegm-"The MerTymakers." burIssque. 2I5 and
Z IS p. N.
Convention Hau-RoIler skating
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
THE MANS STORE"
Offici al Weather Report-Fair.

Here's some good news about
evening dress-a sort of story of
black and white with some very
interesting prices.
Black thibet sack suits at $II.75,
worth $500.
Black unfinished worsted sack
suits at $3.50 worth $22. so.
Tuxedo suits at SI7.75, worth
$4,000.
Full-dress suits at $4,000, worth
$1,000.
Frock coats and vests at $1,000,
worth $4,000.
Dollar-ffty white dress shirts,
cuffs attached, SI.oo.
Full-dress vests at $3.50, worth
$500,
SI.5o full-dress gloves at SIPS.
$50 opera hats, S5.75.
$50 silk hats, $500.
Moneys Worth or Money Back
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
No Purcr Bread Than Meinberg's.n

Cleanliness in hreadmaking is something
that's insisted upon at Meinberg's Bakery
1l6 1lth Sc. Ask your grocer for "JnO. @.
Meinbergs' If you want the best.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26

The choicest cuts of New York
ROasts and other meats J. II. Buscher,
Center Market. 9Th ST. wing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26

A good whisky is eminenty necessary
during the festive season. PuTiSsima Rye
is worthy Of choice. It's standard quality
smooth and mellow. Phone y. 52S. Three
Feathers. $l.75 bot VIM Cannon. 1925 eth.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
Purissima Rxc for the Holiday season.

Have a National Inverted Gas Light put
up; save gas. 9. A. Muddiman * Co,
1214 q ST. NV.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
Durinr the HOLIDAYS

And at all other times. select your butter
from the famous brands handled by James
F. Oyster 9Th and Pa. ave "Four-Leaf'
Glover Creamery a speciality.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
Cboice Potntoes. eoc. Ru

Private stock Whisky Only E5c. at
At DonneIlys 14th and I SITS. Phone 1886
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Is OVERCOME BY SMOKE.
Charles Wright Frustrated While
Fighting Fire at Mt. Vernon Hotel.

FlShtinB fIre at VII. vernon Hotel
The fire department was called out
about 9 o'clock last night TO respond to
a slight blaze in rear room Of the second
floor Of the Mount Vernon Hotel. 4S7 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. The fire.
which was very slight. was in a vacant
room and was extinguished after few
minutes. The property and contents of
the building were damaged to the extent
Of 800. When the fire was first dis
covered, Charles Wright, who was in
the Office, grasped one of the fire ex-
tinguishers which hung on the wall, and
attempted to extinguish the flames. He
was overcome by the smoke. Lieut.. How
ard discovered the PROSTATE man and
carried him from the room. After re-
ceiving medical assistance Wright re-
vived and went to his room.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26
BOYS GET OVERCOATS
Over One Hundred Are Pro-
yided For by Saks & Co.
SHIVERING LADS ARE HAPPY
Firm Follows Ont Custom OF Twenty
Years Sfanding-NIany Pitiful
by Generous Act-Other Articles
of Clothing Are Also Supplied.

Saks & Co, according to an annual Gus
tom established twenty years ago, gave
away yesterday over 100 comfortable, we'll
made overcoats TO as many needy boys.
Long before the opening hour the line be-
gan TO form, white and black, each lad
clutching in his hand a card given him
upon recommendation Of the Associated
Charities.
There were many instances Of pitiful
poverty. Not q boy had an overcoat, and
many were in need Of shoes. AS they
filed into the store they were scanned by
Joseph L Saks and Manager Isaac Cans,
and when It was noticed that they were
lacking in hats. stockings, or shoes, these
articles were also supplied.
Mothers. fathers, elder sisters. and
brothers accompanied the boys. each and
every one with heart fun Of gratitude
10 the donors. Pathetic pictures were pre-
scented, tales related Of misery resulting
from drink, misfortune, sickness. and pow
erty such as the customers who throng
the stores daily would discredit as impos-
sible in the Capital of the nation.
One blue-eyed youngster who bore the
imprint of a hustler. notwithstanding his
coatless and almost shoeless condition, ap-
preached Mr.. Saks
Good for q blanket"
Mister" he said. extending his hand
lis this ticket good for a blanket"
1T entities you 10 an oycrcoat. my boy
if that is what you mean" replied Mr.
Saks, land I'm going 70 see that you get
a good one"
You're all right, mister" said the
youngster A guy from the Associated
Charities gave this to me mother. and told
her # was good for a blanket. but
thought they wee stringing IS. She
been sick. and the old man isn't steady,
so / have to 40 most OF the hustlin This
is comm easy for me, and ! amt goin' TO
forget you And he passed out Of the
store warmly clad in mis- blanket"
A girl about fourteen years old was no.
ticed By Mr.. Cans standing outside the
store. apparently I'll, and suffering from
the intense cold, from which her sparse
garments afforded little protection. She
was at once admitted, and found 10 be
numb from the cold and in state OF
almost total collapse having come long
way with her little brother 10 get one Of
the coats. \ physician was summoned,
and in the meantime the children were
given a cup Of hot coffee and something 10
eat
In Need of Food.
The doctor found that the girl was over
come from the cold and weakness. prob
ably due to lack Of nourishing food. She
was resuscitated and sent 10 her home.
Every year / see such instances OF
poverty" said MI Cans. L wonder how
many persons there are who realize the
number of poor people in this city who
know nothing Of a merry Christmas
Assisting Messrs. Saks and Cans n the
distribution were George $. Daniels. 5.
Splitter, and BRUCE Wills.
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20C PIX; onions. nc bu.. &c PIX; ats.
beans, DC; Z qts- hominy, Sc; lbs
prunes. pc: { cans corn. sc. 3 cans succo-
fash, 25c; cider. 20c gal 412 9Th St Sc. II
7th st. ne. and J. T. d. Pyles' other stores
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Visit the Cairo Buffet

We Store and Sell Furniture.
Brown & Tolson, Aucts., 1409 II ST NV.
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Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at Park
Hotel. Winter Garden. RathskeIler, n !.
ave. and 18th ST. r. Endres. PROP
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COMMANDER CANAGA DEAD.
Expert in steam Engineering Is
stricken with ApOpIexy.

stricken with ApopIexy.
The Navy Department was advised
yesterday that Commander Alfred B.
Canaga, I. s y. died Monday at the
Boston Navy Yard from apopIexy. He
was formerly on duty at the Bureau Of
Steam Engineering here having gradu-
acted as an engineer from the Academy
in 1874. and having served with the
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Forget Your Feet.
BE in StvTc.

Consult J. J. Georges & Son. Inc, Foot
Specialists, 1Zll Pa. ave.
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Handsome Art Picture for You.
Bring Elk Grove Butter Coupons. $50 La.av.