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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
CREW GIVES NO AID
LarchmOnt Survivor Says
McYay Was Excited.
HAD TIME TO MAKE RESCUES
Claims Crew with Captain ROvyed
Hastily from Scene-PassenEerS
Excluded from LifebOats-PIenty Of
Craft, but sailors Give No Atten-
tIOn to the UnfOrtunates.

Providence, r. l., Feb. 15.-Abraham
Mustaf, one Of the Larchmont survivors,
who is here at the Rhode Island Hospital,
made to-day the first statement covering
the movements of Capt. MeVay from the
time the KnowIton crashed into the
steamer until his boat had disappeared in
the darkness.
It is to the effect that Capt. McVay was
greatly excited and that he and some Of
his officers and men jumped into one of
the boats, from which others were ex-
cluded; that they rowed away five min
utes before the Larchmont sank. and that
no attempt was made by Capt. McVays
boat to save any of the passengers. al
though there was plenty of time for res
cues
Mustaf, talked through an interpreter.
He had heard nothing of the charges
made by Miss Golub or by the boy Fred
HeigerselI.
He said there did not appear TO be any
attempt by the officers of the boat to
supply the passengers with lfe-preserv-
ers; it was everybody for himself
IT anybody tells you that Capt. McVay
remained at the side Of the ship until
she was on the point of sinking" ne said.
that person is not telling you the truth.
l say that he rowed away first as quick
as he could
Mohammed Omar, who. like Mustaf, is
a native of Turkey said;
I looked to see who were lowering the
other boats, but found that while there
appeared 10 be plenty of lifebOats, few
of them were receiving any attention
from the officers or crew. There was
plenty Of time 10 get the boats down, and
there would have been plenty of room IN
them 10 take all of US of.
Absolutely no efforts were made in our
behalf by the men who had entered the
first boat. They were simply getting
away as fast as they could.
James .. Vann. waiter on the Larch-
mont, who arrived at Block Island in
the captains boat, died in this city to-
night. Double pneumonia developed this
morning. Vann's death reduces the mum
Der Of survivors to seventeen
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
CAPT. HOBSON INSTALLED.
Assumes Duties of Commander of
Dewey Naval Camp.

Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson was
last night installed as commander of the
Dewey Naval Camp of Spanish War Vet
Grams, at St. Joseph's Hail. Capt Wal
ter Mitchell, department commander. as
sisted by his staff, performed the install
lation ceremonies, after which the newly
elected commander assumed the chair and
presided at the meeting
Capt. HObsOn, in his speech OF thanks.
made a strong plea for greater navy
in behalf of peace He characterized
the United States as a graduate who had
finished the course of studies, and who
must be prepared to broaden and develop.
He said that the Spanish-American war
was the beginning of the true greatness
of this country. and declared that only
by constant additions to the navy could
this greatness be accumulated by making
the United States a power for peace.
Other speeches We're made by Mai. r. s.
HOdgsOn, J. Walter Mitchell, Gen. Burt.
g. ". Brooke, Lizzie W. Calver. and
Commander Henry Foster
The other officers installed were: @ w.
Brooke. senior vice commander; Jere-
miah A. Mccarthy, juhior vice comman-
der; Thomas A. Green. chaplain: Albert
W Du Bots. recorder; Eugene Dolemer.
chief master-at-arms; J. r. Osbourne.
master-at-arms. first class; II. c. Peter.
Edmund II. Saur. Ira c. Day, trustees,
and J. B. Trudgeon. surgeon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
MAY BE NULL MILLER.
Norfolk Police Think They Have
Captured Alleged EmbezEier.

Capt. Boardman received telegram
from the police authorities OF Norfolk,
Va, yesterday, stating that a man be
lieved to be Null Miller. wanted in this
city TO answer a charge Of embezzlemenL
is under arrest there.
James +. Window, of = Second street
northeast, reported to the local police that
February II he sent Miller, with two
horses. one of which was the mare Matte
Chum, OF Jackson City track fame, 10
McGrath's horse bazaar with instructions
to sell them. Window charges that Miller
pOcketed the proceeds Of the sale and left
the city
Detective Grant. Of the Central Office,
who was assigned 10 the case At the time.
started for Norfolk last night with the
necessary papers in case the man should
prove TO be Miller
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
VIRGINIA GETS MERRY MILLS
John Armstrong Chanler Conveys
Estate to University.
Intended as Home for Professors
Emeritus Designated by Rector
and Board of Visitors.
.cial N The Mashinrtnn HeraId.

special 10 The Washington Herald.
Charlottesville. Va, Feb. l5.-John Arm
strong Chanler, who, in a will made in
1895, left the bulk Of his property 10 the
University of Virginia, has had admitted
to record in the county clerks Office 4
deed conveying 10 the university has
Merry Mills" estate, near Gotham, con-
tanning some 800 acres, together with all
the painting. statusry, books. furniture,
chatteis, farming implements, and live
stock
The purpose Of the conveyance is to
secure a home for such professors emer-
titus Of the university as the rector and
visitors may designate.
In the preamble Of the deed Dir. Chan
Ter gives the history Of his enlargement
from his family, which began on his
marriage with AmeIie Rives. and culmi-
mated nine years later, when his brothers
and sisters, acting through the nstru-
mentality Of the late Stanford White. his
false friend, lured him 20 New York for
the purpose OF having him incaTCerated
for life IN BlOOmingdale.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
GARRETT FOR PRESIDENT.
Expected to Succeed Alfred Walter
ms Head Of SeabOard.

Special to The Washington Herald
Norfolk Va, FEB. 15-Unul the direc-
torate Of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad
names a new president OF the SeabOard
10 succeed the late Alfred Walter, First
Vice President and General Manager W.
A. Garrett, Of Norfolk, viii be the execu-
tive head of the system. II is declared
in many quarters here to-day that Mr..
Garrett Will be made the new president Of
the SeabOard.
He was selected as the general manager
Of the system at the direction Of Thomas
T. Ryan. and is known 20 be very close
10 the financial heads OF the Seaboard In
New York. Mr.. Garrett is a practical
railroad operator, and bears reputation
throughout the country second 10 none.
he is a SOutherner by birth, being na-
tive OF Mississippi, where ne spent his
boyhood, and has during a large part of
his railroad career been closely identified
with Southern interests, making him par
ticularly fitted for the presidency Of a
Southern system ike the SeabOard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
EXCURSIONS,
Trolley to Kensinefon

IL Ra,t tiecA bridges and paIks The 100 Chevy
thasc JIC.c aud Lake. EyeTy visitor Washington
should see THESE beautiful suburbs every min
utes from l5tu and y. \ kCuud trIp tlckeIs
&c st russell s. az, y. J.. ave. no3-tf
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
BARRY WILL SUCCEED WHIT.
of Armysin Cuba Given
Leave OF Absence

It was announced at the War Depart
ment yesterday that Brig. Gen. Theodore
J Whit will be relieved Of command Of
the Army of Cuban Pacification imme-
diately by Brig Gen. Thomas II Barry,
now assistant chief of staff. Gen. Whit
is coming home from Cuba because Of
i'll health. He has been i'll for several
months, and life in tropical Cuba has not
agreed with him. He recently applied
for a leave of absence of three months,
and this has been granted him. When the
leave expires he will be granted some de-
partment assignment. Gen. Barry will
go to Cuba next week
Brig. Gen. William p Duvall, now in
command of the Department Of the Gulf.
will be ordered To Washington TO succeed
Gen Barry as assistant chief Of staff,
Gen. DuVall will be succeeded in COM
mand of the Department of the Gulf by
Brig Gen ". $ Edgerly. who has just
returned from tour Of duty in the Phil
ippineS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
PRINCETON MEN TO BANQUET.
Decide to Hold Annual Reunion at
RauScher's Next Month.

Members of the Princeton Alumni As
ISOLATION of Washington met at the
University Club yesterday and decided
to hold their annual banquet at Rausch-
cr's on either the first Monday or Tues
day in March. Henry V. Tulloch was ap-
pointed chairman of the banquet commit
tee, and It was decided to make special
efforts TO secure the presence Of Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson. of Princeton.
There were present at the meeting a.
B. Kelly, Presiding; o. S. Metzerott. sec
rotary; II. 3. Mum, c. S. Bradley. ".
d. Mclean, 9. Thomas Dunlop, II. V.
Tulloch. and Dr. Wallace Neff
The Princeton Triangle, which scored
such a decided success last year IN the
musical comedy, ''Tabasco Land" viii
appear in new show at the Belasco dur
ing the latter part of April.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
FORTUNE TELLERS ARRESTED.
six opponents OF Mystic Art Sem
fenced to WorkhOuse.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Feb. 15.-As result Of the
crusade begun by the police against for
tune-tellers in this city, six alleged expo
nents of the mystic art were arraigned
before Justice Friedel at the Northeast
ern police station this morning on the
charge Of telling fortunes. Under the law,
f0rtune-tellers are cIassed as vagabonds.
and as such can be imprisoned in the
House Of Correction.
In each instance this morning Justice
Friedel after hearing the testimony. sen
fenced the alleged offenders 10 terms in
the Cut ranging from one week 10 one
month Ali of the accused appealed from
the decision OF the magistrate. and were
released on bail for the action Of the
Criminal Court
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w. B. Moses e Sons.

The EIectrclie Piano Player Is the
latest and best seif-playing attach
ment Operated without pedaling, Can
be installed in any make Of piano.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
EXCURSIONS.

Too great emphasis cannot be placed
upon the comfort of travelling via the
tourist sleeping cars of the Washington
Sunset Route These cars provide the
convenieuces Of the finest Pullmans pTac-
tiCally at a much smaller cost. Cars are
fourteen sections with smoking rooms,
lavatories. &c. and have solid monolith
floors. Personally conducted tours are
made three times a week to the Pacific
Coast via trains carrying these excursion
sleeping cars and also high-class Pull
mans. the first of which is scheduled to
leave Tomorrow Several of these trips
are TO be made this season. 4 J. P0ston.
general agent. 51I Pennsylvania avenue,
will be pleased to give detailed Informal
ton to all interested.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
PHOTOGRAPH SUN SPOTS.
Observatory Experts Not Prepared
to say what They Portend.

Admiral Asa Walker, superintendent of
the Naval Observatory, when seen yesteT-
day in regard to the sun spots. which DR..
81. r. Smithe, Of the Yale Observatory. re-
Gently said would lead 10 an electric dis
turbance in the near future, stated that
while they had been noticed for several
days past. there was no way of telling at
the observatory whether or not they por-
tend anything unusual
we take pictures Of the sun spots. he
said, every day that the sun is out For
several days past we have mad our atten-
ton called 20 the spots on the sun because
OF their unusual plainness. l cannot say
as 10 whether or not electrical disturb
ances viii take place, as We have no APP
paratus in the observatory with which 10
make experiments. and are not engaged in
fOrecasting conditions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
NOTHING NEW IN CHINA.
DIR. W.H.Dobson Delivers Interesting
Lecture for Christian fndeavOrers.

China has been using concrete construc-
ton for 80 years or more.
While delivering a stereopticon lecture
at Vermont Avenue Christian Church last
night. with views OF China, ". II. Dob
son. n. D., Of FOrman Memorial Hospital.
Yeung-konE, China, in showing wall
built across a valley to the west Of the
town Ito keep out the evil spirits from
the West" stated that, in view of the
modern use of concrete and its general
regard as a modern construction material
it WAS well TO note that this wall. over
300 years old. was made of concrete. and
that even to this day the lines and in
dentations left by the molding planks
could be clearly seen.
He also showed road that. through the
action and wear of OK carts, demonstrated
the great age Of all things Chinese. This
road was worn down through a Hill Of
hard rock over thirty-five feet.
DIT. DObsOn's lecture was under the
auspices OF the District Of Columbia
Christian EndeavOr Union. 1t was illus
trated by pictures taken and developed
by himself He was for nine years in
China as a medical mission officer, and his
views are unique
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
Men MnsoueraGe rs women.

Special to The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, Feb. 15.-Mayor J. Davis
Reed, of Portsmouth, to-day issued an
order for the suppression Of men mas
querading as women, and the police of
the city were on the alert tonight, result
ing in the reduced attendance at a mask
ed carnival at a roller skating rink II
was announced that the men in women
dress would attend the carnival in large
numbers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
Funeral of Jeremiah l.. wiliiar

Special TO The Washington Herald
Boyds, Nd. Feb. l5.-Funersl serv-
Ices were held over the remains of MI.
jeremiah l. Williams. who died at his
home near Etchison. Tuesday night. Of
pneumonia in Mount Lebanon Church
to-day. where one of the largest crowds
that ever witnessed a funeral there for
years attended. At least 500 persons
were present from all parts of Mont
gomery County. Frederick County, and
from washington and Alexandria. Va
His widow. formerly a Miss Baker. is at
present very sick at home. also his son.
Downey J. Williams, is confined 10 his
bed at home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
Liner and Tug in Collision.

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va, Feb. 15.-The Old Do
ninion steamship Jefferson, in swinging
out Of her dock last night en- route TO
New York. collided with the Norfolk
tug Teaser, tied up at an adjoining
dock, and large hole was knocked ia
the starbOard of the tug. whose star
board rail also was damaged. The JET
ferson. unchanged, proceeded for New
York The collision was caused by the
breaking Of a line.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
RniIrond Inre.tirntion.

An investigation into the condition Of
the freight and passenger service on the
Washington, Arlington and Falls Church
Railway was commenced to-day by the
State corporation commission, sitting in
the Alexandra County Courthouse on
Fort Myer Heights One witness for the
defendant company and two from the
ranks Of the commuters. a whose in
stance the hearing was ordered. were eX-
amined. Another session will be held to-
morrow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
Fails tn End His Life.

oIFIIaI 70 IU' NdsIIfIt-llFiI filIaII-
Richmond, Va. Feb 15.-William f.
Byron, of this city, who attempted sui
eide in New Orleans. Wednesday night.
by cutting his throat with a cheese
knife. is still alive, although in a pre-
carious condition. Mrs. Elizabeth
Byron. mother of the young man. to-
day received telegram setting forth
the condition Of her son.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
ROPE BREAKS TWICE.
Black Murderer, Too Heavy for the
Hemp. Dies ON the Floor.

Farmville. Va, Feb. 15-MOses Hill and
William Rufin, negroes. who murdered
Postmaster John Grub, were hanged
here to-day The rope broke with Hill.
who weighed 70 pounds When he had
been revived. he walked calmly and IN
assisted back 10 the scaff0id. On which
Rufin had already died The rap was
sprung q second time, and again the
rope broke. He died on the ground in
terrible agony before he could be carried
To the trap for Third time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
paul Graham Dead.

SPECIAL TO The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va, Feb. Paul Graham,
farmer scholar, historian, and man of
letters, died at the parish farm to-day,
aged seventy-three years. Mr.. Graham
had a wide acquaintance in Frederick
County. and though his last days were
spent in poverty he commanded the re-
spect and confidence of all
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16

SPECIAL % The Washington Hcnld
Charlestown, W. Va, Feb 15.-Travers
Hedger. aged twenty-five. the night tele-
phone operator here, while shooting at a
target last night playfully turned the
revolver at himself and pulled the trig-
ger. He thought all the cartridges had
been exploded, and called the attention
of his companion to his act. Hedger died
early this morning
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Special to The Washington Herald
Frederick. Md, Feb. 15.-Miss Mar
garet Grinder. Of near Park Mills, this
county, and a small boy were sent to-
day to the PaSteuT department of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons ia
Baltimore, TO be treated for rabies. Sew
eraI days ago both were badly bitten by
q pet dog. Dr. William Johnson. OF
Frederick. was summoned TO dress the
injuries
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16

information has been received here that
r Lindsey Gordon. jr.. OF Louisa County.
has announced himself as a candidate for
the seat in Congress made vacant by the
death of Representative Rixey- 1t is also
stated that the friends Of Judge White.
OF Fauquier. have launched his candidacy
for the office
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Special 90 The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, Feb. 15.-Leaving her hus-
band III with pneumonia. at her home
near LOuisburg. y. c.. Mrs. Mary Sledd
arrived in Portsmouth to-day TO plead
with Col Waller. for the discharge of her
eighteen-year-old son from the Marine
Corps. who she said enlisted without her
consent. When the big boy who had
written her that he had Joined the so
ciety" appeared before her in uniform.
she threatened 10 whip him. The colonel
withdrew
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
To survey Hnrhor.

Secretary J. r. Preston. of the Alexan-
dria Chamber Of Commerce. to-day re-
ceiyed a letter from Senator Daniel stat
ing that the Senate Committee on Com
merce had agreed TO recommend an
amendment 20 the river and harbor bill
so as to provide for a survey of the har-
Dor Of this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
VALUABLE FORMULA.

A noted authority on diseases
of the throat and lungs, who es- :
tablished a camp for consump-
tives in the pine woods OF Maine,
and whose remarkable cures
there have attracted great atten-
ton from the medical world,
saws that his entire treatment Z
consisted of fresh air. nourishing
food, and the Pure Virgin oil OF
the White Pine Trees mixed with
Whisky and Glycerine. in the fol-
lowing proportions:
Virgin oil OF Pine (Pure), y OF.
Glycerine OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Good Whisky .......,...
Used in teaspoonful doses every
four hours.
1t is claimed that the above
mixture will heal and strength
en- the lungs, break up a cold in
twenty-fOur hours. and cure any
cough that is durable.
The ingredients can be secured
from any good prescription drug
gist at small cost and can be
easily mixed in your own home.
Inquiry at the prescription de-
partment Of a leading local phar-
macy elected the information
that Virgin OIL OF Pine pure is
put up only In half-ounce Walls
for dispensing. Each vial is Sc
curely sealed in a round wooden
case. with engraved wrapper,
with the name-ViTgin Oil Of
Pine (Pure). guaranteed under
Food and Drugs Act Of june 30,
1906 serial number Isl, prepared
only by Leach Chemical Co. Gin
cinnati. Ohio - plainly printed
thereon. only the cheaper Oils
arc sold in bulk. but these pro-
duce nausea. and never effect the
desired results
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
BURGLAR BAND AT WORK.
Men Profess to Be Plumbers and
Thus Gain Admittance.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Salisbury. n C., Feb. 15.-China
Grove. a cotton manufacturing town
ten miles from Salisbury, was raided
last night by a band of burglars and
eour residences entered. The robbers
got in all about $50 In money, three
gold watches, and household articles
Ten houses were unsuccessfully tried
It developed to-day that q gang opeTat-
ing through Piedmont, y. c.. in squads
IS doing this work. They stop In town,
profess to be plumbers, raid the towns
and go 10 another. Officers are after
them
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
COURT OF APPEALS
Arguments Heard in Two Cases and
One Is Dismissed.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Feb 15.-To-day's pro-
ceedings Of the Court of Appeals were
as follows:
No s. William p. Thomas against Edgar NJ.
Noel. appealed from the Superior Court OF Balti-
more CITY: appeal dismissed IN open court
No. So. Mayor and Common Council Of Hyatts
vile ct al against Mary Smith and others; az
rcaled from the Circuit Court Of Prince -eof
County. Argued by Marion Duckett and Robti
W Wells fcI the appellants, and F. snOwden Hin
and James c. Rogers fer the sppellees.
No. 81. The Northern Central Railway Company
against the United Railways and Electric Company
appealed from the Superior Cour; Of Baltimore City
Argued By Shirley Carter for the appellants.
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Benjamin White Near Death.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Boyds. Nd, Feb. l5.-Benjamin White
Of PoOlesville brother Of the late Col.
Elijah White, of the ThiTty-fifth Vir-
GINA Cavalry, White battalion. Of Con-
federate fame. is dying at his home.
MI White is in his eighty-third year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
Dwelling House Is Burned

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Md, Feb. 15--The dwelling
house of Henry Maurice Talbot, on the
north side of Commerce lane, was de-
stroyed by fire last night 4 portion Of
the household furniture was saved. In
surance TO the amount of S3,0o0 on house
and $1,000 on furniture was carried.
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John snyder PASSES Away.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Winchester, Va, Feb. 15.-John Snyder,
a prominent farmer, died 1T his home AT
Summit Point to-day, aged seventy-four
years Surviving him are two sons, NELL
Snyder, OF Salisbury. y. G, and Harvey
Snyder. of MartinsbUrg. W. Va.
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Special to The Washington Herald.
Winchester, Va, Feb. 15.-The large
barn on the estate of Mrs Eliza Bowen,
near White Post, was destroyed by fire
last night. entailing a loss of over $500,
with insurance of S23O0 The contents
of the barn was the property of r. l..
l iftleton 2 tenant.
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SPECIAL to The Washington Herald,
Salisbury. n. G., Feb. i5.-Jack Sech-
Ter. aged thirty. was found dead this
morning at China Grove. He was last
seen in Salisbury a week ago. The
coroner thinks there was no foul play
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Funeral of Mrs. Henry c. Frost.

Special to The Washington Herald
Laurel, Md, Feb. 15.--The funeral of
Mrs. Alexana F. Frost, wife of Henry {.
Frost. who died suddenly on Monday.
was held this afternoon from the resi-
dence. Rev S n HartsOck officiating.
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Salvation Army to Hold Memorial.

London, Feb. I5.-Memorial services will
be held by the Salvation Army throughout
Europe on Sunday in all barracks Of the
army for the Salvationists who lost
their lives in the wreck of the steamer
LarchmOnt in Long Island Sound on Mon
day night