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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-23

Benjamin Woodruff. Of Post s Fiagg-
''The short interest seems to have in
creased Of late, and this is technically
helpful to the upward movement, as mo-
much long stock seems 10 have been
brought out on the advance. Still it is Il
puzzling market. for over a million shares
Of Union Pacific were traded in last
week. with a fuctuation. Of only points.
and Il is hard TO make out the signih-
canoe OF such a situation. The genera
opinion is that the crop outlook is steadily
improving, but the greatest diversity OF
opinion prevails as to the prospect for the
money market in the autumn, The mar
ket after ali its yicissitudes since the FIRST
of the year, would not stand very COM
fortably q repetition OF the money rates
which prevailed last autumn and the
year before. yet there seems every pros
pect Of such a recurrence, unless II be
that sufficient trade reaction occurs TO
case the strain in other directions"
Herbert L. Jones. Of a. o. Brown s.
Co.-''But little long stock came out to-
day. and absorption on the decline was OF
good character. It is evident that fairly
substantial investment buying IS going on.
General conditions seem TO be IN favor OF
further Improvement
G. Bowie Chapman, OF E r. Chapman
& Con- local quarters the general ex-
pectation seemed TO be that prices in to-
days market would show not only con-
siderable gains on the days work. but
that the opening range would be higher
than Saturdays closing. IN these two
items to-day's market proved a disap-
pointment. Southern Pacific was strong
all day, 70 become quite buoyant In the
late afternoon, advancing rapidly to Sc
the street being flooded with rumors that
the stock would be placed upon a per
cent basis, some rumors going SO far "a
to state that the directors meeting was
to-day, their originator having, evidently,
overlooked the fact that both the Union
and Southern Pacific directors meet on
Thursdays. I adhere to the opinion that
there is in this market what is called
a creeping or stepping bull movement,
but do not expect that the advances IN
any one day VIII be allowed 70 become
too great. for It is very evident that SEN
sationalism is checked whenever possible.
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The following securities are reviewed
In our
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-23
Notes on Mining.

sells cents per share.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
ELOPERS CANNOT WED.
Young EngIsShman Taken Back,
While Girl Is Being Detained.

Ao"hS Eh-AsShman Taken Back,
while Girl Is Being Detained.
New York, Dec 24-John Henry Par
rott, the young civil engineer who came
to this country & few days ago. after
having eloped with Miss Grace Lawrence.
a reputed ward in chancery. went home
to-day on the steamship Majestic and
Miss Lawrence viii follow on Saturday.
Parrott and Miss Lawrence had com
pleted all arrangements 10 be married at
the Tombs to-day. Rev. James Wade.
chaplain OF the police department. was to
perform the ceremony. but when the
bride-to-be arrived Parrott was pris-
oner in his state room on the steamer.
where he remained until the ship was
well at sea
Miss Lawrence, who has been detained
at Ellis Island. said she had just received
word from her mother sanctoning the
marriage, and she wept bitterly that Par
rott was on his way back TO England to
answer charge Of grand larceny, which.
he says. is unjustihed
Charles Give Bayley. the British Consul
General, it is understood. opposed the mar
riage. II the girl is a ward in chancerv.
never legally landed here, the mothers
consent would hardly be accepted In Eng
land as sufficient
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
GOLDFIELD IN ALARM.
Citizens Find That Rides Are Being
stored in Miners Hospital.

Goldaeld, New, Dec. 24-It was learned
tonight that miners have secured many
rifles and stored them in the Miners
Union Hospital for use when the time
comes. This discovery has added to the
alarm of citizens. who fear riot and
bloodshed when the troops are with
drawn. Strong pressure has been brought
20 bear on Gov. Sparks to induce him TO
call an extra session Of the legislature.
Acting President Mahoney, Of the West
ern Federation Of Miners, to-day made
overtures TO the Mine Owners Associa-
ton for a conference. in an attempt TO
reach a settlement of the present strike,
but the mine owners refuse to see him
or enter into any negotiations with the
union. He still hopes that he will Sc
cure a meeting for Thursday. Additional
strike breakers will arrive in few days
and precautions are being taken to pro-
tect them Two hundred and fifty men
are at work in the mines under guard
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
REV. ]. G. BUTLER.

Among the seventy millions Of Luth-
Grams betting the world Christmas is
everywhere a great festival
Christmas is day when the
thought Of Christ and Bethlehem is
uppermost IN the minds Of men.
1t is also home day. a children's
day. when joyful music and charita-
Die offerings link mankind 10 one an
other.
The Christmas tree comes to Us
from Germany. The land OF Luther
In all the Lutheran churches Christ
mas Day Is celebrated by sDecial and
deeply interesting ceremouIes.
The day means much 10 al. ire
spective Of religion or creed. but es-
pecially does il appeal 10 those who
consider it q sacred holiday.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
BISHOP HENRY Y. sATTERLEE.

The fcsti1al Of Christmas has been Kept BY the
church for opcr 1000 years. It 7yas spoken Of by
ST. Clement Of Alexandria. ChrySoSt0m and others
rh0 hged IN their day tell rs that 5cF0e cougregG-
tiOns acre mdrtyred BY the PagdHs Oh Christmas
Day
From time imAemOrial the logcIy aspect of
Christmas has touched human hearts and made
Christmas the greatest home fesfi5al of al the year
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
REV. FRANK NJ BRISTOL. DID.

II Christmas. with all its sacred
story. conferred no other blessing
upon this human life than the glory
and happiness to which il exalts
childhood. il would still be the most
beautiful day in the calendar.
By His incarnation in the manger
cradle, Jesus has made life a boon,
childhood angelic, and motherhood di-
vine.
Here at the center OF this shining
light of the Christmas star, here be-
meath the shower OF that stars white
molly spiend0r lies a child in his moth
er's Caressing arms: that child is
every mothers child; that mother is
every childS mother
God bless every child that to-day
sees its first Christmas, and God bless
that sweet child's proud and happy
mother,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
PINING FOR HOME, ENDS LIFE.
Girl YearninG to BE with Her Par
ents, Grows DespOndent.

Greenwich, Conn. Dee 2.-Home sick
ness for her native place, Germany
caused Louise Yeager. a maid employed
by Paul Schwartz, of New York, TO leave
the Schwartz home here yesterday after
noon and drown herself in Horse Neck
Brook, small stream within a quarter
Of mile of the place. All night search
ing parties were looking for her. and this
morning her body was pulled out of the
brook.
She had only been in this country FIVE
months She yearned to be with her
parents in Germany, and hsr suicide is
believed to have been the direct result
Of her heart yearnings.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
A SYMPOSIUM OF SERMONETTES.
MoN5IeNcR DioMEDE FALcoNIo.

Christmas is one of the greatest feGsts for all
Christians, OR Lord brougLtPeace and good aciH
among men, and 5ge should hy to initiate Him,
especially in sho5riFg orr Ioge for the poor By
erercising charity on this great day
All should Try to express, in 7irtne, their love
t07pGrd their fellO7o-credtweS
To gi5'e to the poor at this joyful season is q
duty 7pFich rests aF0n al men
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
HELEN MALONEY LOCATED.
Sister Gives Out Statement Regard
ing Heiress Who EIOped.

Lakewood, n. J.. Dec. 4-Mrs. Car
berry Ritchie this afternoon gave out the
following statement regarding Miss Helen
Maloney's presence at Lakewood:
Mr.. Martin Maloneys daughter, Helen.
is with him at the house of his daughter.
Mrs Richie, at Lakewood"
Beyond saying that the rumOrs of the
precariOus condition of his daughter s
health are unfounded. neither Mr. Ma
loney nor any member Of his family viii
talk.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
SHOOTS AND KILLS SISTER.
Marine Fireman Believed Insane
and Suffering from HaIIucinatiop.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. "a Gustaf
wirth. marine fireman. aged thirty
three years. shot and instantly killed his
sister. Theresa, in the entrance of St.
Mary's Hospital to-day
1t is believed that he is insane. He
told Chief Jansen that the doctors and
nurses OF St Mary's Hospital had tried
to poison and hypnotic him 1t is be-
leved that Wirth had intended to kill
DIR. w. E. Fox, acting surgeon Of the
United States Mariae Hospital. which
has ward at st. NMary's.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
SENATOR MALLORY BURIED.
Grave Is Beside that of His Father
in Pensacola.

Grave Is Beside that of His Father
in Pensacola.
Pensacola, Fla, Dec. 24.-Without any
undue ceremonies. the body OF United
States Senator Stephen r. Mallory. who
died Monday. was to-day placed beside
the grave Of his father, United States
Senator and Secretary of the Confederate
Navy. in old St. NIichaeTs Cemetery.
While prominent men from various sec
tions Of the country were present. they
were not representatives Of either the
House or the Senate. The srvices were
conducted az St MichaeTs Cemetery.
where Very Rev. Father Fullerton said
requiem mass and spoke in eulOgistic
terms of Florida's favored son, who dur
ing public life of thirty years bore the
distinction of being pure IN politics and
exemplary in life, and whose record does
not bear a stain.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
WANTS CITY LIGHTING PLANT
Mayor johnson Plans TO Have Mu-
nicipaI Ownership.

Cleveland. Dec. 4-Mayor Tom L. John
son to-day declared his administration
would bend its energies to bring about
municipal monopoly Of electric lighting
in Cleveland. that legislation empowering
the city to enter the field will be sought
in the assembly this winter. and that he
proposes eventually to make the city
owner Of the big Cleveland Illuminating
Company by merger with the city an
mex ID electric lighting plant. once owned
by the village of South Brooklyn.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
REV. SAMUEL H. WOODROW.

Christmas. as it should be. is a sea
son for high thoughts Of God. for
realizing the value of life. the sacred
ness Of duty. and the worth OF saliva
ton. a season for kindly thoughts OF
man. for the development of the
spirit OF peace and good VIII, for the
exchange OF loving tokens among
relatives and friends. for generous
gifts for the cheer and comfort Of the
poor and fricndless
Christmas is becoming a season Of
commerc!alism, when more articles OF
little or no value are sold than at any
other season Of the year, season OF
leg-wearying, nerve-racking, soul
wringing shopping, that leaves the
shop girls and the shoppers in such
state of mental and physical collapse
that they cannot enjoy the day when
il comes.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
FORAKER ANSWERS BURTON.
senator Says Representatives Re.
cent Defeat StIII RankIes.

Senator Says Representatives Re
cent Defeat StiII RankIes.
Cincinnati. Ohio. Dec. Ex-senator Fora
ker to-day answered the statement issued
yesterday by Congressman Burton. Of
Cleveland, which accuses the senior Ohio
Senator Of gross insincerity and a reck-
less tendency simply to embarrass and
harass Secretary Taft
Senator Foraker's answer was exceed
ingly brief. and ascribes Burton's attack
to soreness over the recent mayoraltv
election in Cleveland. Senator Foraker
simply says in reply:
'If one did not know it. he would think
from what Mr.. Burton says that he had
suffered some great disappointment"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
CALL ON GOVERNOR
AdmiralS Of the Pacific Fleet
Visit Trinidad Official.
TWO THOUSAND MEN ASHORE
Officers and Crews of Battle ships
Enjoy First Day on Land since
10 Figure When Equator Is
CrOssed-MetcaIf Sends Greetings.

Port of Spain, Dec. 24-Rear Admiral
Evans. Rear Admiral Emery, command
ing the second division OF the fieet: Rear
Admiral Thomas, commanding the third
division. and Rear Admiral Sperry. COM
manding the fourth division, together
with the members Of their STATS. went
ashore to-day
The fleet anchored in foti: column for
nation about four miles from the wharf.
The people crowded the water front to
view the imposing array. Entertainment
committees completed their final arrange
ments. ana the town rapidly took on its
best holiday attire.
Admiral Evans, accompanied by the
members Of his staff. landed at II O'Clock
They were received by a guard Of honor
from the local militia Accompanied by
a band. the officers proceeded to Govern
ment House and called on Sir Henry
Moore Jackson. the governor Of Trinidad.
The admiral rode in the governors car
riage.
The governor. who is just recovering
from the effects Of a surgical operation,
at the request Of Admiral Evans re-
turned the visit at the Queens Park
Hotel, as the trip to the flag ship would
have been toe fatiguing for him in his
present condition.
The departure of the destroyer fotiIla
was checked again to-day. AT the start.
the Whipple damaged her propeller.
Two thousand liberty men from the
various ships Of the fleet are ashore to-
day, enjoying themselves in the usual
sailorman fashion. A number Of the off,
GERS were received at the barracks Of the
constabulary.
Concerning Neptune Equator.
A proclamation has been made 10 all
ships regarding the Neptune equator cere-
monies. 1t gives warning that "all land
lubbers, pollywogs. and sea lawyers" will
be unable to escape the initiation. Men
with families We're ordered 10 make wills
and three-fourths Of ali the crews will
be ducked and barbered.
The Minnesota on Christmas Dav will
entertain all the officers in the afternoon.
There Will be racing and boxing. and a
general jubilation on every ship.
Coaling started at daylight to-day. The
coal consumption during the trip here
was slightly below expectation.
Yesterday and to-day were nav davs
aboard the fleet The men are in high
spirits over the prospect Of trip around
the world.
Torpedo FlOtiIIa Sails for Rio.
The torpedo fiotilla sailed for Rio Ia
neiro this morning (Tuesday). The Law
renee disabled her valve gear eighty miles
east Of Trinidad on Sunday and returned
for repairs.
The Whipple buried seaman off Hat
teras. His death was caused by alcohol
ism. Another of the Whipple's men went
insane.
Two men of the Hull's crew went adrift
in a dory in the Gulf of Paria on Mon
day and were given up for lost. A search
was kept up, however, and t0ey were re-
covered that night.
The Hopkins encountered a derelict off
Hatteras and slightly damaged her pro-
peller
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
1-Government Loses Land Fraud Case
1-Receiyed by Governor of Trinidad.
3-Three Die in Drunken Riot
3"Black Hand Raid in Pittsburg.
3-Judge Decides Against Pettibone.
6-Bowery Full of Sore Arms.
6-New of Maryland and Virginia.
6-Canadians Charge Kidnapping.
Fire Panic in Liner Steerage.
Jim Howard Denies Youtsey's story.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25

1-Brownson in Tilt with President.
2Depew Favors Vice Admirals.
Lively Chase After ShOplifters.
2-Clara Barton Celebrates Birthday.
2Christmas ? Observed in Churches.
Taft Popular in the West
l0-Capt. Oyster Answers DR.. Chancello
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
Fire on the Minnesota. .

Kobe, Japan. Dec. 4.-Fire broke out
on board the American steamship Mime
sofa. Capt Austin, in this harbor. Both
the vessel and her cargo were damaged.
The Minnesota is from Seattle for Hong
king via Yokohama.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Partly cloudy to-
day and tomorrow light to fresh
northwestern winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
PENSIONS BY GRAND TRUNK.
Railroad VIII Fix COmpulsOry Re
firing Age at Sixty-five.

Portland Me- Dec. 2A-The Grand
Trunk Railroad which has its eastern
terminus in this city, will put into effect
on January 1 a pension system, said to
be the most comprehensive and one of
the most generous in the country. en-
bracing every employe of the railroad in
the United States and Canada.
As a nucleus with which 10 support the
plan the company has appropriated a
sum Of 100000 for the purpose. Under
the new rule a compulsory retiring age
is fixed at sixty-five.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
GOVERNMENT LOSES
LAND FRAUD CASE
Colorado Judge VIII Take
Same Action in Coal.
DENVER MEN ARE FREED
All Indictments, Obtained at a
Great Cost, May Fail.

Decision Rendered in Case of PaEOsa
nies-COurt Declares Acts Charged
Were Not Prohibited in Timber and
Policy OF United states Land Office.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
BROWHNOOON In TILT,
QUITS The BUREAU
Resigns Because of Differ
enceS with President.
DR.. RIXEY PLAYS APART
Admiral Protested Against Sur
geOn Generals Interference.

Contended II Was Improper for sfaR
Officer TO Command Vessel i'm Com
mission, Hs Advised by White
House doctor" and Upheld by
Dir. ROOseVeIf-WOuId Interfere
with Discipline fn the Navy.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
Perfectly Equipped banking House

Union Trust Co offers depositors uusur-
passed facilities at its new home, 18th and
n SITS. Interest paid on all accounts. suB-
Ject to check. Government supervision.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
PELATIAH WEBSTER
OR BENZ. FRANKLIN
Who Originated the Plan OF
Our Constitution?
TAYLOR'SR REPLYT0KNOX
Offers to Debate the Question
Before District Bar.

Pennsylvania Senator'S Address ut
Philadelphia Brings Forth an Ami
mated ReiOinder from Distin-
guished Writer on constitutional
FFanlkIin's Claim Vulnerable.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
THAW liberal WITH GIFTS.
Keepers Of TOmbs and FeIIow-Prfs.
Oners Are All Remembered.

OcHS AHe All remembered.
New York. Dec. 2L-Harry K Thaw to-
day presented each keeper in the Tombs
with a box of cigars, and each matron
with half-dozen Irish linen handker-
chiefs He gave male prisoners a box
of cocoa and two cigars. and each woman
a handkerchief.
A committee from the prison education
association presented each Of the 116 boy
prisoners with socks. shirt and necktie.
la Carte Lunch served Daily
AT FcksfPin'S from I2 to 2 1al3 n v ave
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25

j. III. Small & Sons, Florists,
Washington and New York,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
MetcnIf Sends MERRY Christma. ;,

Secretary of the Navy Metcalf has sent
a Christmas greeting by wireless to the
battle-ship fleet and the torpedo fotilla.
which is now at Trinidad and will spend
to-day there. The message is addressed
to Rear Admiral Evans, the commander
in-chief of the fleet, and reads:
The Department extends to you and
the ottEers and the men of your COM
mand'best wishes for merry Christmas.
'METCALF."
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25

A la Carte Lunch Served Daily
AT Ecksteln's from 12 to 2 l4I2 \. y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-25
The Four Basic Principles.

As early as 17Sl Pelatiah Webster per-
ceived that Franklin's Federal Consti
tuition was failure. for then il was. as
Madison tells US. that he proposed the
calling Of a continental convention for
the purpose of making a new one. He
tells US in so many words that he was
fully Of opinion that il would be ten
Cnntinned nn Ianr. 2 fnIun,r
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-13

"This thing of being humorist Is
about the saddest thing l know" sigh
ed Simeon Ford. can ordinary person
can have his moods and humors as he
pleases, but must always be on the
job. am constantly being invited out,
not because I'm liked for myself alone
or because Of my manly beauty, but
because am expected to entertain the
assemblage. The rest of the company
may be as dull as dishwatcr, but IL
do not shake up the gathering with Il
few jokes the hostess glares ut me and
really feels resentful. l may be sunk
in the slough of despond, but just as
soon as take my seat all lean forward
and eye me expectantly. My son, new
err get reputation for being funny 1t
Is the most mournful thing OH earth"
New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-13
ONEIDA.

Homer Broods and Harold Beard
more left for Hopkinton Sunday
after short visit at the Rector
home.
AL and Jim Burbridge have been
entertaining the measles the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchens departed
Tuesday morning for New Provi-
dence, Iowa, after a weeks visit
with relatives and friends.
Messrs. j. and L. Clendenen, T.
Bell, f. Lillibridge and j. Rector
assisted Mr.. and Mrs. Stoner to
move to Earlville last week.
Mrs. Napier entertained the O.
X. Club last Thursday.
Messrs Arthur ard Charles Par
ker departed Tuesday morning for
Rochester, Mimi, where they con-
suited physicians in regard to the
latter's health.
j. j Moser delivered oats in
Earlville the past week.
Watson Childs of Manchester
was a pleasant caller here Thurs
day.
Miss Madonna Breckon has been
sewing near Greeley the past week
Mrs. Sarah Huftalen will enter
tain the Ladies Aid Society on Sat
urday, March 10th, for dinner.
The spelling contest held in the
church Friday afternoon was well
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-13
EARLvILLE.

j. B. Lindsay of Nebraska visited
relatives in this vicinity last week.
Mrs. j. Bottscher was Manches.
ter visitor Saturday.
Walter Richardson spent Sunday
at home.
Eddie Staehle spent Saturday
with Manchester friends.
Henry Millen, who has been SO
sick, is some better at this writing.
Kit Wellman is having well
drilled on his property in the south
part of town. Arthur Davis is do
ing the work.
Miss Weigel Of Dyersville was
delivering photo pillow tops in town
one day last week. Leave your
orders for some at the furniture
store.
Mrs. L. G. Hersey and daughter
Grace have returned from Minne-
apolis where they spent the winter.
Jake Kelley departed Monday for
his home in Dakota. He left two of
his sons here for the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hackbarth ar
rived last week from Milwaukee,
where they spent the winter.
Mrs. A. Krogman visited her
daughter in Manchester Saturday.
Miss Beulah Zeitler is the posses
scr of a new piano.
Herb Carly moved onto his farm
purchased of Mrs. Binning this
week.
Mrs. Will Cousins visited friends
at Dundee several days last week.
Eggs are l3 cents this week.
Mrs. Annie Harris is on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. G. Bell returned to Chicago
Saturday after months visit with
her sister. Mrs. S. S. Douglas.
Mrs. G. A. Kendall entertained the
D. W. Gin a delightful manner
Thursday afternoon.
Frank Cole and family moved on
to the Brayton farm at Delhi last
week. Mr.. Taylor and family will
occupy the house vacated by Mr..
Cole.
Mr., Healy, son of Chester Healy,
former resident of Earlville, was
looking up his boyhood home last
week.
Rev. Alcorn of Illinois was tend
cred call to the Congregational
church at this place Sunday evening
and accepted the same. He will ar
rive about April LIST.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-13
The Fractured Leg.

A visitor was going through the chill
dren's surgical ward of one of the city
hospitals when he spied little fellow
with his legs in the air and his weight
resting on his head and shoulders. Go.
ing closer, lie saw that the boys feet
We're fastened with ropes which passed
through a pulley above. At the other
ends of the ropes We're weights, just
heavy enough to hold the boys legs In
the air without lifting him entirely off
the bed.
What's all that about?" asked the
visitor. doesn't 1t hurt him."
Not at ALL" answered the physician
who was accompanying. "He doesn't
look unhappy, does he? That's the
way we always handle fractures of
the leg with child. Otherwise the
youngsters squirm around SO that they
work the splints loose Only one of
this boys legs is injured, but they are
both swung in the air for his greater
comfort."-New York Post