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The Washington times., 1908-12-12
GOTHAM BANKERS
WANT CORTELYOU
Change of Administration
Leaves Him Free to Ac-
cept Bank Presidency.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-The announce
meut that George B. Cortelyou, Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, had been offered
the presidency Of the Union Trust Com
pany. 70 Ill the vacancy caused by the
death. on November Is. OF Edward King
who headed the company thirty-five
years, was received in financial circles
today with much satisfaction
While Mr.. CorteIyOu has Tefrained
from making a statement, it Is known
he has the matter under consideration,
and so fattering Is the OFFER said TO be
that il is possible ne viii accept
Friends Of the Secretary said today
that inasmuch as there Is soon To be a
change in the Administration, he VIII
r,7obabIv not feel bouhd by any future
work he raay have mapped out in the
Treasury Department, as was the case
v,bav, be declined the presidency OF the
F<nickerbocker Trust Company last lail'
cbouId Mr.. Cortelyou accept the presi-
5ency of the Union Trust Company ne
uyiI he the fourth successive Secretary
oP the Treasury to leave the Cabinet
md become the head Of a trust com
many in this city. The others were;
Charles 6. Fairchild, who became presi-
5en+ of the New York Security and
Trust Company; Lyman Gage, who be-
cane head Of the United States Trust
and Leslie NJ. Shaw, who accepted the
nresfdency Of the Carnegie Trust
ToI,D d Rockefeller acted through
the Union Trust Company during the
Danic in the matters Of relief he ad-
Tsnced indeuendently. 1t is believed he
drew on the institution for as much as
$40 GOO 600 although the Union Trust has
not been regarded as a Standard Oil
concern. 1t was organized in 1864. has a
Capitalization of 100000 with surplus
and undivided profits Of SS.lS00OO- The
Z deposits are more than S53,OO0'UOo' loans
SS7. 600, 900, and the company pays an
annual dividend OF 90 per cent
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
Not Christian Science.

PsychOtherapy-a course OF readins-is
the title chosen for a series OF publi-
cations issued monthly Of which the
first appears this month. dealing with
the whole field OF mental healing ana
suggestion. The title "Psychotherapy'
IS defined in the opening article by DR..
itichard g. Cabot. OF the Harvard Medi-
cal School as meaning 'the attempt 20
help the sick through mental, morai
and spiritual methods"
The purpose Of the course IS sac to
be in no sense hostile TO any OF the
existing popular Observation-Disclosures II
is the Emmanuel Church movements,
Christian Science, Faith Cure. The Kew
Thought or what not. Its purpose Is
10 give an inclusive and scientific yet
popular treatment OF all phenomena
which fall within its field.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
On Clubs for 30 at Work.

Working Lads Clubs" by Charles
T. =. Russell and Lillian n Rigby,
deals with a subject recognized by
SocioIogists as OF increasing Import
ahce. especially with regard 10 the
conditions Of life in large towns. From
their wide experience in the industrial
districts OF Lancashire, England. the
authors speak with authority, the ear
ler work above mentioned having been
widely discussed, and accePtg-s as a
valuable and suggestive study o on.
Of the most pressing problems Of the
day.
The present book is OF n practical ma
ture, and gees fully into such matters
as the organization Of games. eduCa-
tiOnal classes. annual cnCdmpments, anC
dIsciplinc and finance. It points out
the most likely means OF IL urinS
success in such a way that the inquirer
may Re able TO begin the work with
the necessary routine thoroughly map
ped out
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
Pumpkins and Turkeys.

IN Peter Pumpkin IN Wonderland" ="
the tables are turned for the small boy
who looks upon lanterns as vege-
tables grown for his amusement and
upon turkeys with a mental vision.
which suggests nothing more than the
possibilities of a Thanksgiy ing dinner
Here. pumpkins and barnyaTd tOwls
move about in roles Of concrete person
alities. Most little boys and most little
girls should be content 10 Just sit back
and look on without trying TO get mixed
mp in the story. II is a charming DOoE
likely TO find their interest much in
creased bF The apDropriate illustratlOns-
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
CorteIyOu Declines
To Discuss Ofel

Secretary Cortelyou, Of the Treasury
Department. steadfastly declines to
make any comment on the report that
he will become president OF the Union
Trust Company of New York to sue
coed the late Edward King.
Mr.. Cortelyou, II he has the matter
undar consideration, is plainly deter
mined that he Will make his own state
ment when the proper time comes, but
- fs generally believed that he has al
readv7 accepted the offer or win do so
within the next few days.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
Grammar and MatrimOnv.

There was a man who could not we'd
A Fact which caused him oft TO fret
Because bad grammer reigned, he said
Among the girls he met.
From Boston town then came a maid
Whose diction was A dream, he vowed
So matr;mOny he esSayed
With feelings very proud.
But soon his joy contracts chill.
For, though her dictlOu's passing
strong
Her contradictiou's stronger still
They'll be divorced ere long
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
BRESNAHAN TO LEAD
TEAM OF CARDINALS
Trade Made With New York
karger Goes to Gin
CinnLti.

ST LOUIS, NO. Dec. 12-H. w. I.ani-
gan, sporting editor Of the St. Louis
Times, has received this message from
NJ. S Robson, owner of the St. Louis
National League club, dated New York
Have made trade for Bresnahan To
manage Cardinals. Karger and either
Fromme or Lush to go to Cincinnati
Murray, Raymond. and Schlej 60 TO
New York"
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
ATHLETICS GET CATCHER

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. I2.-After
a month Of planning and dickering the
Athletics have landed a new catcher
and next season Ira Thomas. the De
troit backstop viii be wearing an Afb-
letic uniform The news has not been
given out officially by any of the ShIbe-
Mark family, but the fact remains that
the deal has been put through and that
Connie Mack secured the player ONLY
BY putting w . tSt Sgm % aaaaE.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
Bird Stories.

Much information, and entertainment
as well. are to be found IN Bird Legend
and Life" by Margaret COnlSOn Walker
CThe Baker & Taylor Company. Brief
legends of the supposed origins Of birds
are simply told and each followed by a
chapter on the life and habits known TO
exist among the species in question.
one recognizes in the writer a student
close to nature who finds In the feath-
cred families impulses and characters
tics suggestive Of humanity.
The little wren leaves his wife to at
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
Songs of Summer.

There is one artist whose name. more
than Mr- Christy's or Miss Belts, IS
associated with Nj RHey's work We
mean. Of course. VIII VaWter- AS much
a Hoosisr as the poet himself. living,
in fact. in tie poets own home town
or Greenfield, working in almost daily
consultation with the poet. This biz,
funny, whole-hearted fellow Of the skill
ful brush is just chOck-fuIl OF the EtIIey
spirit one thinks Of Dickens and
Cruikshank- Be happy, then. since you
can add 10 your Christmas list a new
Deer Creek Riley volume, songs OF
summer" Il goes well with Love
Lyrics and Child Rhymes"
The summers put the idy IN
Ny head that I'm a boy again"
Songs Of summer viii 60 as much.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
R. N. Harper Sells 700
Shares and Gives Op-
ton on 400.
SENATOR ELKINS
BACK OF PURCHASE
LAmicabie End of Controversy
Assures Institutions Rapid
Growth.

By the terms Of the contract made
between Robert n. Harper, former
president OF the American National
Bank. and r. H. Lynn, the present
president, the former has sold 700 shares
Of the capital stock OF the bank for S1S5
a share. involving a transfer OF $129.5OO.
Mr.. Harper has the option Of deliver
ing 400 additional shares at the same
price. In the event OF this option being
exercised the actual money involved in
the deal will be $2O3, 500
While Mr.. Lynn signed the contract.
It is stated that the purchase Of the
stock was made by Senator EllOins. a
large shareholder in the American Ma
tiOnal and a personal friend Of Mr..
Lynn.
The purchase OF Mr.. Harper's stock
ends the uncertainty over who will be
elected president at the annual meeting
in January. MI Lynn Will be named TO
succeed himself
Means Much to Bank.
Moreover, It means that the American
National Bank IS sure TO become one Of
the most prominent banking institutions
in this section Of the country Negotia-
tions are now going on looking to the
absorption Of a large national bank,
and a satisfactory termination is ex-
pected before the end Of the current
month. Moreover the American Ma
tionaI viii control a promising trust
company. On the basis Of plans now
maturing the American National Will
have deposits Of between 100000 and
s., 900, 900 before long.
hanlr mas O~rra r,fzaE Fx-o xvaa &c
ago. At that time William Selby, AL
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
INAUGURAL GRANTS
UP TO DEPARTMENTS
PROPOSAL 10 Use Pension Office and
Reservations Awaits Report
of Secretaries.

The proposal TO use the Pension OF
fee FOR the inaugural ball next month,
which was embodied in a bill intro
duced in the House yesterday by Chair-
man Smith, of the District Committee.
together with the use by the inaugural
committee of certain Government
reservations, was today referred to Sec
retary Wright. OF the War Depart
ment; Secretary Garfield, of the Inte-
rior Department. and to the District
Commissioners for n report as TO
whether the bill meets with their ap-
proval.
If no objections are entered, the
House District Committee probably will
make a favorable report on the bill
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
LONG-AWAITED OUIDA NOVEL,
''HELIANTHUS," TO COME OUT
EARLY NEXT MONTH.

The Macmillan Company announces
that ''Helianthus," the long aw3i,ed
novel by Ouida, which was first prOuis-
ed some years ago, is to be published
next month. Nearly all of the story
has been put n type before the authors
death. and the proofs had been cor
rected SY her.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
ROOSEVELT IS URGED
TO PARDON OHIO MAN
Appeal Made in Behalf of Bank
Director Serving Long Term
Sentence.

Representatives Ansberry, Keifer, and
Cole Of Ohio and Lands of Indiana
interceded with President Roosevelt
this morning IN behalf OF Edward
F1ickinger. a prominent Ohio manufac-
turer. who is now serving a long-term
sentence in a Federal penitentiary, on
account OF the failure OF q nationu
bank at Gallon, of which he was a
director.
Representative Ansberry acted rs
spokesman for the Congressional plead
ers. and told the President that Mr.
FliCkinger had not known OF the trans
actions which led up TO the failure.
The President, he said, wasn't visibIy
tnclined 10 paroVn Mr.. Flicklnger.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
The PhiIogaphy OF Lovalty.

Probably 40 American philosopher
commands d larger audience than Prof.
josiah Royce IF Harvard, and his book
on The Philosophy Of Loyalty" which
was published last year, has made a
deep impression. 1t IS announced that
Prof. Royce Will follow up this work
with a volume devoted 70 certain out
standing problems OF American life, to
be entitled ''Provincialism, Race Ques-
tons, and other American Problems
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

tend TO the family. while he goes about
picking quarrels with his neighbOrs- The
owl hides away IN embarrassment until
night and darkness give him courage
20 leave MS tree. Frequent little touches
Ike this fill the book with charm
Ihe iLustrations are admirable.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
LODGE CHOOSES OFFICERS

officers for the ensuing year have
been elected by Federal Lodge, No. 1,
+. A. A NJ, as follows: Dr. George Il.
townsend. worshipful master; A. r.
Server. senior warden; DR.. w. A.
Harries. junior warden; G. 7 AtIee,
secretary; w. s. jerks, treasurer; w. S.
Robbins. marshal; W. T. Richardson,
senior deacon; w. T Ballard, junior
deacon. and L. Bert Nye. w. T. Hver
and j. Rich Tyler. stewards.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
NEW GERMAN DREADNOUGHT

BERLIN. Dec. 12.-The fourth battle
ship Of Germany's DreadnOUght tyDe
was launched today at Kiel and chris
tened the Posen. The Posen's tonnage
will be 1890. and her speed 10 knots.
The keeIs for three other vessels Of
similar type have been laid
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
MEDICAL,
DR, SHADES4R ESRasisI,s5. 49sds,5 !;

Weshington's Oldest SPeoiaIist-a7
YEARS PRACTICE CURING NERVOUS
AND CHRONIC DISEASES: also stomach
lungs. Catarrh. liver. heart, asthma, kidneys
bladder structure. discharges. general and
special weakness and disability blood
and skin diseases. Special ana private
ailments cured quickly Consultation free
Private waiting room for ladies' Hours. 3
to Tuesday and Saturday nights. Z 10 s
Sundays, 10 70 = Chandler Building. Ele-
yatOr and Phone au2S-tf
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Remember, the second instaIIment
Of that great serial story, "a Woman
10 Wfn," viii appear In the Sunday
evening edition OF TT Times YOu
Will find It on Page Of this issue.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
B. & 0. BRANCH LINE
NEAR COMPLETION
Grading Finished Except
Two Blocks From Chevy
Chase to Georgetown.

the construction OF the branch OF -
Baltimore and Ohio railroad from CHEVY
Chase, sd, 20 Georgetown Tire work
is being done by Simms & Co. OF
Philadelphia The entire grade work
has been completed with the exception
OF the two block between Thirty-sixth
and Thirty-eighth streets. The work
OF laying the rails viii begin as soon a..
this has been completed
The extension OF the railroad into
Georgetown viii be a cross country
route striking the Potomac river shore
about Ous-halI mile east OF Glen Echo.
From this point il runs due east along
the river front 10 Thirty-sixth street.
The section west Of Georgetown.
known as Harlem, is 10 have a new
Catholic Church 20 take the place OF
the present frame structure on the Con-
dUit rOad-
The Kew n r Yingling, in charge
OF the little parish, has already OBJ
tanned a permit for the erection OF ths
church which viii be Of stone FIsns
for the church have Dzen prepared by
Patrick Vaughn, who was also awarded
the cO7tracl- IL Is esumaLeu me cost
OF the new church VIII be S5,vlo- Il wu
be known under the name OF Our Lady
OF EIctOry, the present name OF tha
Conduit road church.
Franklin F. sauuer has purchased a
tract OF land IN WOodIey PARK from II.
kozier Dulany, receiver. the price paid
being $1,000.
Mrs Ann r Phupot. OF 1913 Thirty
sixth street northwest. one Of the oldest
Government employees. has lust returned
. from q EfErr Hln-rT-ar "a
accompanied by her grandson. William
H. lnley, OF - . street northwest
Raymond Darcy, son Of Mr. and Mrs,
J J7mes +. Darcy or 124l Potomac ave-
nue. northwest, who recently underwent
an operation. has entirely recovered
Annie Johnson, tie six-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs AmmOn II.
johnson has recovered from an zCLzcz
( OF typhoid fever
John H Johnson, who has lived Tor
a number OF years on the FOXall place.
Conduit and EOxau roads northwest,
D has purchased q modern brick home on
Park road, between Ninth ana Tenth
streets northwest and viii occupy same
I in a few days
/ Capt and Mrs P. ". Huntington, wha
spent several months with Mrs Hunt
Z lngton's brother. J. Mche7ney Berry, OF
1s55 ThirLieth street north west. are now
on their way 10 the Philippine islands.
Mrs Henrietta Stake, Of o street
northwest. has purchased from @.
Irving Wood the twO-story brick dwell
. ing Las Tn rty-hrst street northwest 81
an + yestmtnL-
1 Mrs Edward Miller and daughters,
Mabel and eliza beth OF Pittsburg, are
( the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. John AIuezs
I 81 S3-l = street northwest
Il, Marquis de lafayette was tbs
subject Of a recitation given by Ihs
senior pupils OF the Immaculate Semi
nary, TenleytOwn. Wednesday evening
I at s O'Clock, IN the ode0n OF the SEMI
nary.
/ The cast was made up OF pupils OF the
French class. and was delightfully."- rem
. dered- Invitations we-e limited 10 the
parents and friends Of the students The
] Junior class has issued cards for Thurs
day evening. December L.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Don't fOrSet-tbe sunday evening
edition of The Times costs only L cent,
Ra sslKa 10u buy u coRTs
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
RECORDERS OFFICE
SCENE OF TROUBLE
Question of Need or Need
leSSneSs of Cashier Rails
ed by Clerks.

Dissension has broken loose I'm the
Office Of the District Recorder Of Deeds
and a concerted effort IS being made 20
show that a cashier in the Office would
be an Unnecessary encumbrance. 10
say nothing OF a constant source Of an
nOyance to the four clerks who failed 10
get the promotion. The clerk for whom
the promotion was intended now pulls
down $500 a. year. The job as cashier.
which, according to some OF his fellow
workers. would mean the assumption OF
title without additional labor, would
net him an increase Of 500 There be
ing no need for five cashiers and no
clerks, the clerks are disposed to get
along without any cashier ar all.
This view is expressed IN a letter re-
ceived by the House District Committee
today from w a PinChbaclI- a clerk
in the Recorders Office. Mr.. Pinchba ck
deplores the contemplated waste Of
Government funds. he protests against
a policy Of favoritism which would raise
one OF his fellow-wOrkers out OF the
ranks and place him on the pinnacle of
S1,e00 lob, leaving four $500 clerks be
hind IN the rUt- He further sets forth
the interesting argument that the ele-
vation Of a clerk TO be cashier would be
a promotion only in the sense that II
would grant an Increase in pay to the
favored one, who would continue per
forming the duties for which he re-
ceives $500
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
Dogs and Cheer.

Cheerful Bill. the philosophical pup
who contributes the material for a book
Of hearty laughs entitled bill. a Cheer
fuI Dog" iMOhat. Yard & Coz appar-
entity intended 10 dedicate one Of mis- IL
Illustrated poems to the sunragettes:
Men and women. dogs and cats.
often have their little spats.
Men and dogs. YOU must agree,
Live in perfect amity:
So this questions UP once more:
What are cats and women fOr2'
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
DR.. Reed spsGlaIis' sps i1.n IS.

27 YEARS Successful Practice in the
Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special
Diseases OF Men and women Means
Eealth to You If You Suffer
From Catarrh, Obesity, RheumatisTn. C0asti-
patton. Piles, Throat Lung, Brain Heart
Blood. and Skin Diseases. Nervous DEBILITY
Kidney Diseases, Bladder Troubles. Specifc
Blood Poisoning. Erupti0ns. Ulcers, and an
private diseases cured fo- life By safe
methods
CHARGES Low. INCLUDING MEDICINES
Private Waiting Rooms for Ladies.
OfHce Hours. 10 10 J. 20 g. Sundays 10 20 II
SO4 SEVENTEENTE ST. z. w
ccl-ks
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Read the sunday evening edition OF
The Times tomorrow night 81 you
want 20 k>@= abreast with the times.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

DIR. ". T. BALDUS. German Specialist On
diseases OF the brain. nervous system. heart
stomach and kidneys Doctors service and
medicine. s. Consultation free. Sc cor sch
Sad i SIS, EWi Hours: 70 ~ L Z ~ 2. SeI2-t:
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Raymond Darcy, son Of Mr. and Mrs,
) 7mes +. Darcy. OF 1241 Potomac ave-
nue. northwest, who recently underwent
an operation. has entirely recovered
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Mrs Ann f. Philpot. OF 123s Thirty
sixth street northwest. one OF the Oldest
Government employees. has lust returned
from d visit TO Hanover, Pa she was
accompanied by her grandson. William
II. FINLEY, Of - . street northwest
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

John H Johnson, who has lived foF
a number Of years on the FoxalI place,
Conduit and FOxau roads northwest,
has purchased a modern brick home on
Park road. between Ninth and Tenth
streets northwest, and viii occupy same
in a few days.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Mrs Henrietta Stake, Of o street
northwest. has purchased from Q.
Irving Wood the tWO-sLOry brick dwell
ing las Tn rty-frst street northwest 81
an veStrneur
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Mrs. Edward Miller and daughters,
Mabel and Elizabeth. OF Pittsburg. aUS
the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. John AIlezs
Of S3Z1 : street northwest
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Annie Johnson, TIE six-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. AmmOu II.
Johnson has recovered from an aCtacz
OF typhoid fever
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
Bill for Cashier.

The bill providing for the appoint
ment Of 8 cashier was introduced a wear
ago by Representative Hull OF Iowa.
and it has been slumbering ever since.
John g Dancy, Recorder Of Deeds at
that time. urged the necessity for a
cashier.
Mr.. Pinchback said today that his
position was such a delicate one that
he could not afford 10 disclose TO the
public the name Of the man against
whose promotion nc had lodged a pro-
test
Mr. Dancy was asked If he stiH want
ed q cashier. We asked for an appro-
priation for that purpose last year" he
said.
His attention was called to the fact
that one Of his clerks quoted him as
saying that the appointment Of a
cashier would be Unjust to the re-
maindeT OF the office force
7 can't say anything about il now.
said Mr.. Dancy. Il will deal with II
at the proper time
But do you really need a cashier?''
was asked.
I have nothing to say he replied.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Capt and Mrs 2. ". Huntington, WIla
spent several months with Mrs Hunt
tngtOn's brother. J MCke7ney Berry, OF
1s55 ThirLIeuh street north west. are now
on their way 10 the Philippine islands.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Franklin F. Sanner has purchased a
tract OF land In WoodIey PARK from Il
Rozier Dulany. receiver the price paid
being $1,000
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-22
MOLINO IS
MEETING PLACE
THE FIFTH SUNDAY MEETING OF
THE PENSACOLA BAY BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION is TO BE HELD
THERE MARCH II AND as.

The fifth Sunday meeting of the
Pensacola Bay Baptist Association is
10 be held at Moline ON March q
and %, and the following interesting
program has been arranged for the
occasion:
Friday Night.
7:S0 o'ciock-Preahcing, F. ]. Elem
ing
Saturday.
a m.-Devotional Service, D. =
Merritt.
s;15 a. m.-The Outlook In Santa
Rosa, J. "A. Abbott.
s+5 q m--The Duty OF Florida
bapttsts to the Organized Work in
The State. J. W. Senterfftt.
1918 a. m.-Mission Work in Our
Association-How it Should Be Eos
tered and Conducted, Z. Z. Rice.
IL a. m7Preaching.
Z:3O p. m.-Examples of Mission.
airy offerings in the New Testament,
j. Harris Pierpont.
p. m.-Baptist Outlook and Re
possibilities in Educational Work in
Florida, B. Bitch.
10 p, m.-DeVotional Service,
$50 p. m.-Prsaching, ]. A Abbott.
Sunday.
E:I9 a. m--Devotional Service.
EoO a. m.-Sunday School Mass
meeting, conducted by E. d. Beggs.
fit
%.oV p. m.-Song Service and Dis
USSioh or Young Peoples Work.
Al subjects will be open for discus
ZION and the delegates and visitors
oe expected to take part.
~. the churches appoint delegates
Meeting.
THOS. NJ. CALIIAWAY,
Chm. Elk Board.