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The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
HIS PET SERMON STOLEN.
Pastor Must Scourge Money Changers
at some Later Date.

Pittsburg, Dec Prey. Dr. ". J. Reid,
pastor of the First United Presbyterian
Church. on Fifth avenue. the largest
church Of that denomination in the city.
is as angry as his calling viii permit.
For two weeks he has been at work on
a sermon on the topic Christ Cleanses
the Temple" expecting 70 deliver it to-
day. and later 10 have it printed IN the
United Presbyterian. He has been much
worked up over the financial furry. and
decided 70 make it the topic of his ser
mon. Despite the fact that his congrega-
tion includes many wealthy persons. he
handled the money lenders severely.
DR.. Reid had the manuscript in the desk
of his study. and intended TO commit il to
memory. Some time during last night
robbers got into the church through one
of the memorial windows. After robbing
the collection boxes they went To the pas
tors study and looted his desk. a num-
ber OF papers were taken. among them
the sermon. Dr. Reid to-day Rad 20 de-
pend on a sermon that has done duty be-
fore
I've only one consolation he sighed
this afternoon. maybe the miscreauts
will read the sermon. and 81 may reform
them. Who can telI?"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
TEN CENTS ALL SHE HAD.
Burglar Il Disguised and Allows
Woman 10 Keep Money.

Minneapolis. Dec. Unknown, as well
as uninvited. and AT an hour not recog-
nized by society. a burglar called upon
Mrs ". L. Carter. Of 2254 Pierce street
northeast
Mrs. Carter awoke to find revolver
glittering suggestvely before her eyes.
Back of the weapon stood a masked in
truder. who casually remarked that he
had come for all the money IN the house.
Mrs Carter did not do the conventional
thing. She did rot scream. She simply
remarked
You are perfectly welcome 10 all the
money there is in the house. but I do not
purpose TO get il for you. II consists OF
10 cents. which you viii find on the buffet
in the dining room
The burglar was astOnished. The wom-
ans cOOlness made him gasp. However,
the amount suggested insulted him.
If that's all the money you have" he
said. cautiously lowering the revolver,
you may keep II.
With this remark the stranger quietly
withdrew. but as ne passed out he appro-
priated two overcoats and a watch be-
longing 10 Mr.. Carter.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
WAIF TO INHERIT MILLION.
Bey Adopted by Banker VIII Fall
Heir 40 Entire Fortune.

st. Louis, Dec. 22.-Because he has been
tried and found not wanting. Harry
Christopher, who six years ago asked for
food at the country home of w. E. Bor-
ders. banker and local operator OF
Marissa, an Illinois town near ST. Louis.
will one day fall heir to an estate valued
at nearly S1.O000O0.
4 petition has been filed by Borders
and his wife to adopt the waif whom
they befriended six years ago. The boys
story-he was only thirteen years old at
the time-aroused the interest of Mr.. Bor-
ders- He said his father and mother.
who lived in Philadelphia. treated him so
badly that he was forced to run away
from home. Borders and his wife took a
fancy 10 the boy, but they did not care
to take him into their home upon such
short acquaintance. They concluded to
put him to work in one Of the mines.
and il he proved worthy they would
legally adopt him. He proved all they ex-
pected. He was sent to the University
of Illinois. where he now is.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
TRAINMEN THREATEN STRIKE
Erie Employees Refuse 10 Work Ex-
ira without Pay.

Meadville. Pa, Dec. 22.-Unless news Of
an encouraging nature comes from the
New York offices of the Erie Railroad
before tomorrow morning. there viii be
a strike declared at the Meadviue shops
of the Erie system, and it would seem
as if it would likely spread over the en-
tire line
Orders were received yesterday after
noon from General Manager Stuart. Of
the Erie, to Increase the working time OF
the men three-quarters of an hour daily
without extra pay. There are employed
in the Meadville shops about one hundred
men, and their quitting work would handi-
cap the road badly. but this Is what they
decided 10 do at a meeting held last
night.
The claim of the railroad is that snow
and winter weather have necessitated
more work on the engines, and that the
working hours must be increased.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
BANKS CAN MEET DEMANDS.
President of Chicago First National
Says Money Is Abundant.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-It will be exactly
two months December 2S since the Chicago
savings banks began TO avail themselves
of the right 20 demand sixty days notice
on the withdrawal of such accounts.
Rear has been expressed in some quar-
ters that when this period had elapsed
and the banks would be compelled 10
hand out the money or close their doors.
there would be even more trouble than
when the Heinzes tried to corner copper,
and All Wall street was affected
This fear is not shared by The Chicago
bankers, however. An interview with
James B. Forgan, president Of the First
National Bank and president of the
clearing house. reveals the fact that the
withdrawal notices from savings deposit
tors VIII not be a factor In the financial
situation.
THAT Is the funniest notion I ever
heard Of" said Mr.. Forgan. AN the peo-
pie in Chicago who have savings accounts
did not give notice OF withdrawal on Oc-
tober 2S. There We're some on that day
not many.
THE banks are not even troubling them
selves 10 stand on their rights in regard
TO the sixty-day notice. ! venture TO say
that every bank in Chicago has settled on
every withdrawal falling due before the
first OF the year. or else the notice of
Withdrawals have been Cancelled
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
RICHMOND SOCIETY SURPRISED
Alleged EIoPemens OF Mrs, Dietrich
Creates Profound Sensation.

Richmond. Va. Dec. %. 90 The alleged
elopement Of Mrs. Alfred Dietrich. for
merly Miss Edna II. Young a Virginia
heiress, with II. s. Brenchler. Alfred
Vanderbilt's whip, has created a pro-
found sensation here. where the young
woman is prominently connected and well
known in the highest society. Mrs. Diet
rich is said 10 have been deeply in love
with her husband, and this fact more
than anything else has caused the great
surprise with which the alleged elopement
has been received here.
Mrs. NJ T. Young, mother Of the young
woman, TAo now resides in Fifty-seventh
street. New York. with her late husband
moved to Virginia shortly after the close
Of the civil war and settled in Richmond.
gradually amasslng a fortune.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dietrich spent some time
in Richmond during the past faH as
guests Of Miss Arents, and were boxhold-
erS AT the horse show.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Free-fOr-aH Contest.
DR.. HENRY P. LOOMS DEAD.
Specialist in Pulmonary Diseases
Victim of Pneumonia.

New York, Dec. 22-Dr Henry Patter-
son Loomis died ts-day at noon at his
home. 5S East Thirty-fourth street. Of
pneumonia. He was taken i'll on Tuesda,..
and went Immediately to bed. His condi-
ton became steadily worse DR.. Joseph
E. Winters and DR.. Warren Coleman at
tended him.
DR.. Lo0mis. like his father, DR.. Alfred
l. LOomis, was a well-known specialist
in pulmonary diseases, and. like his
father. died Of pneumonia The son at
tended his father on the occasion of the
latter's death. in January, 1895.
The elder LOomis was known best as n
brusque but expert diagnostician and be-
lever in hygiene rather than medicine.
Himself cured Of lung disease by treat
ment, in the Saranac region, he was ac-
customed to send many patients there.
and in effect built up the Adirondacks
section greatly. His son, DR.. Henry p.
Loomis. was born in this city April 20.
1859 He was educated at Princeton, be-
ing graduated in 1850
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
WILL NOT AID BANK.
Atlanta Clearing House Objects to
Some Neal Securities.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 22.-After an in
vestigation lasting all day, the directors
of the Atlanta clearing house have de-
cided not to aid the Neal Loan and
Banking Company, which closed its doors
on account of run, and tomorrow the
State bank examiner will take charge of
the institution.
The Neal bank is a State institution.
and was considered one of Atlanta s
strongest concerns. The deposits in its
savings department alone are more than
a million dollars. At present there is a
lack Of definiteness as TO what is re-
sponsible for the banks trouble.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
BACK AFTER MANY MONTHS.
HOmesick Homer Returns TO Mr.
Thomas KuIIe.

Little Wonder, a homing pigeon be-
longing to Thomas Kulle, who lives at 90c
Virginia avenue southwest, returned to
his home last Friday after an absence OF
many months.
The pigeon was sent to Columbia, S. c.,
a distance of about 400 miles, in the early
part Of last summer. His owner received
telegram, saying that the bird had been
liberated, but when his pet did not return
Nh. Kulle gave him up for lost
Great was his surprise last Friday
morning when he opened the door Of his
pigeon coop to find Little Wonder sitting
on his old perch He thinks that the bird
got homesick after such a prolonged alb
sence and returned home in time for the
Christmas holidays.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
SAYS DOCTOR KISSED HER.
Called for Sick Child, Mother Has
Physician Arrested.

Pittsburg, Dec. 22-Dr. George R. Win
ters, bachelor physician of the West
End. was arraigned in Alderman MeNas-
ter's court this morning on a Charge of
felonious assault and battery, preferred
by pretty Mrs. Mae Mckee, twenty years
old, one Of mis- patients.
Mrs. Mckee declared she called DR..
Winters in to attend the baby, and that
the physician seized the opportunity TO
declare his affection. and kissed her three
times against her will.
ANY witnesses?" asked the justice.
None but baby. He could tell. He saw
IT, answered Mrs. Mckee.
Yes. but the trouble is baby can't talk
yet" said the mystihed magistrate gaz-
ing with anxiety at the eighteen months
old mite Mrs. Mckee held in her arms.
However the doctor was held for court.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
SLAY MAN FOR MONEY.
Robbers Get $4,000 from Merchan
Murdered on Train.

Rome, Dec. 22-It has been learned
that the man who was brutally murdered
on train from Rome to Aneona. whose
body was found at Foligno yesterday
morning, was Signor Arverdi. a promi-
nent merchant Of Verona The motive
for the crime was robbery.
Seventy thousand dollars carried by the
victim is missing
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
]. b. Hill Nenr nenth

Deep Water Tex, Dec. 22-J. e. Hin.
general freight agent OF the Southwest
System Of the Pennsylvania Railroad at
Pittsburg, Pa, who came to his ranch
near here short time ago, is suffering
from stroke of paralysis. His condition
Is said to be critical. II was planned TO
remove him to Pittsburg, but his condi-
ton at this time viii not permit the trip.
Mrs. Hill is at his bedside.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
YOUNG GOULD NOT A THESPIAN
Tennis Champions Name Fails to
Appear In Theatrical List.

New York, Dec. 22.-Jay Gould. the ten
mis- champion. is a freshman at Columbia.
He also has ambitions 10 shine in college
theatricals, but the faculty recently in
terfered in those.
jay Gould was trying for chorus part
in the varsity show. with high hopes Of
making It, when the lists OF players were
submitted TO the university committee on
eligibility.
The rule at Columbia is that a man
must stand as well in his studies for
dramatics as If he We're a candidate for
an athletic team. Gould had entrance
conditions from last fall. and therefore
he had to be barred from the show
There were others.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
LOSES MEMORY IN JAIL.
Milwaukee Doctor Surprised to Find
Himself in New York.

New York, Dec. 22.-Dr. Julius Schauer,
of Milwaukee. is in the West Side Court
Prison because he has not SO 10 pay his
fine tie has forgotten the name Of the
hotel at which he was stopping, and he is
wondering If he viii be compelled to re-
main in jail nine days longer.
The doctor got in the entrance hall Of
the apartment house at Z35 West Seventy
first street Saturday night and endeav-
ored to clean it out. In the West Side
court to-day Schauer told the magistrate
that he thought he was still in Milwau-
kee. and when informed that really he
was in New York he thanked the court.
Il must have been here pretty nearly a
week, but for the life of me I can't tell
you where 1 registered" said he.
The police hope the memory of the doc
tor viii return. In his pockets wereNsev-
eral valuable Instruments.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
North Dakota Bank Closed.

Bottineau, y. Oak. Dec. 22.-The Dun
sieth state Bank has closed its doors for
want Of cash. II was the oldest bank
in the town and has some wealthy local
stockholders Deputy Bank Examiner
PeytOn went over the books yesterday.
accompanied by two bankers from this
place These officers state that in time
the depositors VIII be paid in full The
trouble results from lOaning money TOO
freely on securities that were not gilt
edged
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA.
Rev. DIR. Charles W. Parsons Passes
Away in New Jersey.

Plainfield. n J.. Dec. 22.-Foilowing a
short illness of pneumonia, brought on
by an operation for facial neuralgia.
Rev. DR.. Charles Wesley Parsons. pastor
Of Grace NJ. +. Church, this city. died at
his home tonight He returned from the
German Hospital. New York, three weeks
ago and had since been confined TO mis-
home
DR.. Parsons was born in Decatur, ~
Y, fifty-seven years ago, and prepared
for the ministry At CazenOvia Seminary
and Drew Seminary. graduating from the
latter in 1874 He filled a number Of
pastorates during his career.
He was one Of the best-known Method
list ministers in the East. and had at
tanned considerable success as a writer
and lecturer
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
CROWDED CARS IN COLLISION
Nearly n Dozen Passengers Hurt in
New York Accident.

New York, Dee. 1.-TWO crowded
Ralph avenue cars bumped together on
the Williamsburg Fridge tonight and
nearly a dozen passengers were hurt The
accident occurred at the Manhattan an
chOrage. both cars being bound for the
Manhattan terminal.
When the cars stopped there was a lot
Of excitement among the passengers, and
those who We're not hurt made a rush for
the doors. Several who fell were tram
pied on
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Na1AIlHNtls ouuul9s Dcc- AjJi--5 p N.
The Atlantic coast high is moving rapidly of 20
and is being closely followed by large depres-
sion now central in Western Tennessee. a second
depression is advancing eastward along the northern
boundary, the lowest pressure bfing north Of Mon
tana.
Heavy rains have fallen along the Gulf coast. and
moderate 20 heaEy in the Southeastern States. Ten
nessee and the Ohio Valley. The temperature has
risen somewhat In eastern and southern districts
Rain is indicated for the Ohio Valley the Mid
die and South Atlantic States and snow OF rain
IN the Lake region Monday On Tuesday ram is
indicated for New England and the Middle Atlantic
States and snow in the Lake region
Il viii he somewhat warmer in tie Middle Atlantic
and New England States and colder in the South.
The winds along the New England coast viii be
fresh southwesterly shifting 70 southeasterIy: the
Middle Atlantic coast brisk southeasery increasing
Monday On the South Atlantic coast brisk 10 high
southeastery the East Gulf coast fresh 70 brisk
westerly. and the West Gulf coast fresh north
westerly.
SPECIAL FORECAST.
Storm warnings displayed on the Atlantic coast
from Tocksorri,le To No-fo1k
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Midnight q: a. m, .; a. m. q; 6 a. m, %:
A. m, "a: 10 m. 33; y noon. Il; 2 p. m. a.:
4 p. m. IS; y m. a; p. NJ 43; 10 D m. a.
Maximum, 45: minimum p
Relative humidity-s a. m. 81; p m. S. Hours
Of sunshine S.5 Per cent OF possible sunshine 90
Temperature same date last year-NIaximum, 80;
minimum 81
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Twenty millions fot Fortifcntion

Mexico City. Dec. 22.-The war depart
ment makes the announcement that loans
for the fOrtifcation of the ports Of Salina
Cruz and other coast towns are complete.
Twenty millions of dollars will be spent
for the purpose.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
.PLUNGES TO DEATH
Minister Springs from a
Steamer in Mid Ocean.
WAS MENTALLY UNBALANCED
Rev. Theodore +. Wright, OF Boston,
TnkeS Leap After Conversation
with Wife. Whom He Leaves PEN
nIIess-Cause of Death IL Made
known in Church Publication.

Boston, Dec 22-The New Church Mes
senger, a monthly publication. had q
beat" on its daily contemporaries to-day
when it told for the first time the story
of how Rev. Theodore F. Wright. dean
of the New Church Theological Seminary
in Cambridge, came TO his death Novem-
Der l3, while on board a steamship cross
ing the Mediterranean from Alexandria.
Shortly after word came of Dean
Wrlghts death a story was printed that
he died on board the steamer and had
been buried at sea, but the New Church
Messenger says that he fell or threw
himself into the sea while mentally ir-
responsible.
Death After sleep.
After leaving Alexandra on the after
noon OF November 49," says the Mes
senger, ''Dr. Wright rested in his chair
on the deck and fell into a heavy sleep.
during which his face became exceedingly
flushed and the veins in his forehead and
temples were much swollen.
t'It was evident. too, that to some de-
gree his mind was clouded or confused.
itF Stttitf fNFAiAils tAAANl AAAAAINA III
on deck with Mrs. Wright. II was cool
and il soon seemed best TO go inside. 1t
was necessary TO 20 through a narrow
passage. in which Mrs. Wright went first
She turned to speak to DR.. Wright. but
he was not there. Search was immediate
~ made. but ne was not on the ship.
There was no witness OF the last mo-
ment one circumstance would make
clear even TO strangers that there was nc
generalization, since he had all the let
ters of credit and all the money, leaving
Mrs. Wright with absolutely nothing.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
SECRETARY TAFT
VISITS CORTELYOU
Continued from Page One.

vention OF 1905 As a result Of the organ
izing ability of Frank II. Hitchcock
First Assistant Postmaster General. the
party in the South was In splendid shape
perfectly disciplined. and well differed.
Had the third term bubble not been
punctured, nearly all of the Southern
delegates would have gone TO the ma
tiOnal convention to do the bidding Of
the administration. Il is now question.
however. whether The administration can
hold the South in line for Taft
Chaos prevails where order reigned
President Roosevelt is serving his first
term. 1t would be good politics to sup
port Mr.. Taft if there was any certainty
that he would obtain the nomination.
But suppose Mr. Taft should lose? The
Southern brother now in office wants 10
stay in, and before he picks his candidate
he will have to be shown
Free-fOr-aH Contest.
With President Roosevelt out of il, the
race has developed into a free-for-au con-
test. Candidates who were repulsed in
the South with the cry of Roosevelt for
another term" intend to invade that sec
tiOn in search of delegates. Among these
may be mentioned Vice President Fair
banks. Joseph G. Cannon, of Illinois. ex-
poets to develop some strength below the
Potomac, as does Senator Philander c.
Knox, of Pennsylvania. In the event OF
The announcement of his candidacy for
the nomination. George B. Cortelyou will
also cut swath la the Southern States.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide l0s3l a. m and 1870 D m. low
tide, 40 a. N. and p. m
To-morrvw-High tide. 1l:2 a. m. and u:Z2 D H.
low tide, SO q. IN. and $40 p N.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Temperntnres in nther Citie.
T}ain.

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended al
y. m. yesterday are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
DICK TO FIGHT TAFT
Plans Against Endorsement
with Foraker Forces.
EFFORTS MADE IN COUNTIES

State Central Committee, IL Is said,
Intends to Hold Two State Con-
ventIOns. One to Elect National
Delegates and the Other to Nom
mate Various State Omcers.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Local Temperature.

Storm warnings are displayed on the Atlantic Goa.
from Jacksonville to Norfolk
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-06-20
DEATHS.
John McNair .

In the death Of John McNair, which
sad event occurred at his home neal
Thomasville, Monday morning at 1o
O'Clock, Rankin county loses one Of
it's best and most valuable citizens
He was " years Of age, and had spent
most Of his life in Rankin county.
He was brave and fearless con-
federate soldier, and conscientious
christian gentleman.
He was q man of excellent habits,
fine moral character, and sturdy con-
stitution, and he continued to be
active in his accustomed pursuits till
long past the age at which men ordin-
arily drop out of the ranks of the
workers To this end there is no
doubt that his sunshiny disposition
largely contributed. He was a
practical, matter Of fact man, but had
his own peculiar way of extracting
merriment from life as it went along,
and he was mot disposed to worry
about matters that could be bettered
In other ways. This cheerful spirit
remained with him to the last, and
he retained his clearness Of intellect
up to his closing days He was in
variably good neighbor, and there
was no happier family circle in the
land than his. When he died, full of
years, and ready to be gathered to his
fathers, the grief that was felt over
the close of his long career was
widespread and sincere. His best
monument will be the good report
that he has left behind him in the
community in which he has lived for
more than sixty years.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-06-20
Wiley g. Barnes.

Wiley G. Barnes died at his home
near Florence, on Thursday, June Is,
after long ana painful illness. Mr..
Barnes was in the nth year Of his
age, and had spent most of his life
in Rankin county, serving four years
in the confederate army, in which he
sustained record for bravery and
loyalty equal to any man that enlist
ed in the service. AS Ia citizen, lie
was regarded as one of the best in the
county. He was man of generous
impulses and never forgot the hospi-
table ways of the pioneer. The
stranger. even though beggar, never
failed to find food and shelter If he
sought it at his hands, and he was at
home by the bedside of the sick and
delighted in all kinds and neighborly
offices. He had borne adversely
bravely and enjoyed wealth and pros
perity quietly. He had filled the va
rious relations of life, as son, hus-
band, father, brother, friend, and
filled them we'll. Who can do more ?
But he is gone! Another name is
stricken from the ever lessening roll
of our old settlers, and solitary wo-
man in the sunset of life, and lonely
home, are left to attest how sadly
they will miss him. It must be so
these tender human ties cannot be
severed without pang. Yet in such
death there is really no cause for
grief. His life work was done, and
we'll done. He had passed his golden
wedding day and wearied with life's
duties and cares, weary of suffering
and waiting, he lay down to rest.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-06-20

Birmingham, Ala, June IA, 1907.
Miss Eunice Washburn, Brandon,
Miss. Dear Eunice: Your. favor Of
May both was received several days
ago. Kindly excuse delay in answering
caused by rush Of business. ! wish
to thank you for the opportunity you
have given me to contribute my mite
to such great and good cause. The
only regret have is that my ability
to give is not equal to my desire. AS
/ know that regardless OF the amount
that all Of US might give, we could
never erect q monument that would
do justice to the brave boys from
Rankin who fought and died for the
oanse they loved SO we'll.
Enclose please find my check fol-
$500. You may also look for CON.
tribution from Mrs. W. who as you
are aware has the honor Of being q
Daughter Of the Confederacy.
Yours,
J. e. WORTHINGTON.