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The Washington times., 1908-12-25
DR.. FRED MAYCY
DIES SUDDENLY
Prominent Physician Passes
Away, After a Stroke
of Apoplexy.

Dr. Frederick F. MaXcy, a prominent
physician OF this city, died suddenly this
forenoon at his home. Ills Rhode Island
avenue. following a stroke of aDoDIe,r,
Dr. MaNcy was prominent in local
medical circles for the past seventeen
years, during which time he was a
resident OF this city. He was formerly
chief medical examiner for the local
branch Of the Metropolitan Life Irsur-
ance Company. He was past high priest
Of the De Molay Mounted COmmanderv
OF Masons.
He was born in Gardner. Ne. in 1872
He was "A graduate OF BOwdoin College
and his early practice was had la Sac.
Me Me leaves a widow and two chill
Cren, kenneth, and Mrs. J. R Hewitt
The funeral. which win be held tOu1Or-
row afternoon with the Rev. ULYSSES
Pierce officiating, VIII be private. The
interment will probably be at Rock
Creek Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
BUSINESS FORGOTTEN
BY PRESIDENT TODAY
Goes Riding With Son Archie in Rock Creek Park. Re
turns to Family Luncheon, and Dimes With
Admiral and Mrs Cowles

President Roosevelt started his last
Christmas as twenty-sixth Executive
by just staying i'm the White Mansion
on Pennsylvania avenue and throwing
aside the cares Of Office for the time
being. There was not a single caller at
the executive offices. and the President
did not go there at all
Shortly after II o clock the President
and Archie. just home from Grotou
school. were driven from the Executive
Mansion in the open White House car
riaEe, which whirled rapidly up Seven
teeuth street and out Connecticut avenue
TO Rock Creek Park, where horses were
waiting for a ride over the snow-cov-
cred roads
The President didn't return TO the Ex-
ecutive Mansion until shortly before .
o'ClOCk. just in time for the family
luncheon. Only the immediate members
of the Roosevelt family. including all
the boys who came home from school.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas LOnPworth and
a few invited guests, whose names were
not given out, were present at this last
Christmas affair OF this kind.
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GrappleS With Assailant,
and Both Are Badly
Bruised.
ALARMING REPORTS
OF AFFAIR LEAK OUT
Antagonist Arrested Admits As
Sault Was Made for Political
Reasons.

PARIS. Dec 25.-President FaIlie-es
grappled with an assailsnt in a restsu-
rant in the Place de EtoiIe this morn
ing and sustained severe bruises Na-
phis, an Insignificant politician Edo
precipitated the quarrel. was arrests5
and confessed 20 the police that the
assault was actuated by political spite.
Il vas at first reported thas an At.
tempt had been made upon the life OF
the president Of France and the Gay
City was plunged into the greatest
excitement
President FaIiieres was the host Of
small Christmas party and in the midst
Of the feast he was set upon BY the
frantic Maphis.
The assailant cIutched the presidents
flowing beard and both men feI 10 the
floor in locked embrace
GendarZnes. attracted to the SPOT bv
the screaming women. separated the
combatants after both had sustained
severe bruises and MaPhis was hustled
away 20 the chambers Of the prefect Of
police. where he confessed responsibility
for the brawI
The news OF the attack upon Presi-
dent FaleiTeS spread Ike wildfirs
among the merry Ceiebrants Of Christ
mas day and reports OF the incident
took the form OF an attempted sSsassi-
nation
Premier Clemenceau confirms the
story OF the attack upon President
Falleires-
Friends OF Maphis say that while he
was the aggresscr. he suffered from
acute neurasthenfs at times and IN tn
trouble, he attacked the head of the
French republic
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KILLS HIS BROTHER
IN SELF-DEFENSE
Missouri Man Fires Fatal Shot IN
Sensational Pistol Duel
IN Store
IN Store.

DENTER. Mo, Dec. 25.-FolIoRInE
the sensational pistol duel in a crowded
store last night, when he shot and xiii
ed his younger brother. Fred. Harry
McCuIlem was today turned over 10 the
sheriff. His early release is predicted.
however, as a dozen eye-witnesses swear
ne acted purely in self-defense-
The shooting occurred in McCulIom's
drug store Fred McCullom, the son or
a weIl-known family. who has served
terms I'm the reform school and county
JAIL entered the store. showing the ef-
fects Of liquor. and began making trp1-
BILE His father appealed 20 the r1rr-
shall 20 arrest the young man, but Fred
then turned on his brother, firing Al
him His aim was poor, however, ana
Harry. drawing revolver, ended his
brothers life with one shot
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
OVeTWOYked POStnlen Sing
DOxOLOgy as Work Ends

All records in the amount OF holiday
mall were broken at the Washington
pOstOffiCe today. Instead Of the usual
increase OF Is per cent, the mail busi-
ness was nearly so per cent larger than
ever before. For the first time Christ
mas mail will all be delivered by night
At noon every Christmas letter and
card had been delivered, and at l O'Clock
every package In the postoffice was on
It's route In the registry department,
where Christmas mail is always two
days late, every package received up to
noon viii have been delivered by night
Jubilant over the good record. the day
shift in the registry department last
night gathered In the receiving room
and sang the ''DoxoIOgy."
New mechanical COntrivances for
handling the mail are credited for much
of the speed, but Postmaster Barnes at
tributes the good record chiefly TO the
spirit Of the men.
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
Charles Allen, Well-Known
Physician, Has Paralytic
Stroke in Buggy.
UNKNOWN WOMAN
COMES TO RESCUE
Drives Ill Mar Hastily to His Resi-
denCe, When Death
Follows.

Or. Charles Allen, one OF the oldest
and most prominent physicians I'm the
District. died early this morning as a
result OF a stroke of apOplexy, which ne
suffered while returning from the bed
side of a dying patient The physician
would undoubtedly have died - his
carriage helpless and alone but for the
timely arrival Of an unknown woman,
who gave him what little assistance she
could and then drove rapidly to the
stricken mans home at Grant place
northwest where he died.
Or. Allen had previously suffered three
strokes Of paralysis, which had made
him very infrm. lie persisted. how
ever, in continuing 10 limited
degree his former active life Mrs Al
len almost invariably accompanied her
husband Yesterday she was unable to
do so, and Dr. Allen drove alone.
Falls in Buggy.
While passing the Astoria apartment
house, at q street, he was suddenly
stricken. The reins fell out OF his
hands, and, falling about the horse s.
feet, frightened him. The animal was
quiCkcning his pace, and apparently
was about TO run away when a woman,
whose identity is not known. rushed
from the sidewalk. She ran alongside
the horse until she had grasped the
reins. and then stopped the horse.
She jumped into the carriage, and
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PLUS SKIDOO
A LEMON, OR BUGABOO
Goboer Weighing 3, Sells for 3, Is Stolen From
Man Living at 1923, Leaving p Turkeys
in the Shop-Then Some

s. w Henry, a grocer. thinks he is
a victim Of the old ''hard-IUck' hoodoo
plus the newer "skidoo" bugaboo-
In the first pIace Mr.. Henry conducts
store al 1923 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. At twenty-three minutes
past ] yesterday somebody stole A
twenty-three-pound turkey from one Of
his delivery wagons at Twenty-thIrd
and + streets.
The turkey was sold for 2S cents a
pound, and Mr.. Henry only had twenty
three fowls in stock when he sold the
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
ROSEN
is NOT TO RETIRE
EmpHatically Denies Rumors
of RecaIl--Wife Re
mains Abroad

Baron Rosen, RUs sian ambassador to
the United States tucay cmphaticaIIy
denied the rumors tHat ne is TO leave
Washington and assume another post in
the diplomatic service 4 his country.
Il was astoAishCd upon arriving in
this country TO Eai-- such a Eumor.f the
ambassador said this morning. "and I
can say positively that IT is absolutely
without foundation I cannot imagine
where such rumors originate and why
they are circulated. hut This one Is
without authority / shall remain in
Washington.
Baron RoSen certainly shows no sign
Of any worry concerning his post at
Washington, and was evidently enjoy
Ing the holiday today He returned
TO Washington a few DAYS ago and
Al that time the rumOr Of his retirement
from Washington was revived.
Baroness Not Coming.
Prince KOudacuen. .irst secrera,,. or
the Russian embassy, spent a part OF
the morning in the ambassadors Study
Baron Rosen and the prince were both
in fine spirits, and the ambassador was
exceedingly genial when the slbi.,-t rF
his reported retirement was broacbad
I have returned TO Washington 10
resume ny duties hare. he said The
Baroness Rosen and ily daughter the
Baroness Elizabeth, will not return 10
Washington this winter The chief res-
son for this is the tact that my daiIsh-
ter, who was recently presented at court
in ST. Petersburg. wishes TO enfov the
season there. She is having a splendid
time, but viii come 10 Washington payf
autumn TO enjoy her first real social
season here"
The Russian ambassador Will dine st
the embassy tonight. and there will
probably be a few guests He is not
prepared to announce his plans for rhp
soclai season, but there is every indica-
tiOn that some Of ne rtpSf affairs
of the year will. as usual be given in
the Russian embassy
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
DECLARES POLICEMAN
HOLDS ANOTHER'S JOB
New York Civil Service Official
Causes Two Arrests in
Case

new YORK, Dec 25--AieXander 6.
SCherr, twenty-eight years old, a police
nan attached to the East Eighty
eighth street station was arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Finn in the Tcmbs po-
lice court on complaint OF Frank L.
Polk. president OF the Civil Service
Commission, who declared that ScheT-
now holds a position for which another
passed examination
William H Lake, twenty-five yesrE
old, a street car time keeper, VINO, il
is charged, passed the examination for
policeman under the representation that
he was SCheTr. was also arraigzed, and
vas held in 500 bail for trial Scherr
was held for trial, his bond being placed
at $500
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt
Send Gifts TO Oyster Bav

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt sent a handsome cbecl,
to be used TO purchase presents for rL,.
Children Of the Cove School. oyster
Bay, which the Roosevelt children at
tended
Society folk Z the Hampstead COLONY
sent out many 'askets yesterday 10 -
poor, and Mrs J. F. :. Hadden and \. Rs
A duncan seht tobacco and pipes t.
the thirty-nine in the town poor hO1 SO
and presents to all the women.
Many baskets and toys We're received
by the crippled children in the Home of
st. Giles IN the TAsA
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
BOYD IS SELECTED
TEMPORARY JUDGE

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 25.-United
states District Judge James Z. Boyd, of
the Western district Of North Carolina,
has been designated by TIE circuit
judges to act as Judge Of the eastern
North Carolina district, pending the ap-
pOintment Of a successor to the late
United States District Judge Purnell. Of
Raleigh, N G.
Judge Boyd will hold the regular term
Of court at Newbern. beginning Janu-
ary 3. He viii also designate certain
days on which he will be in Wilmington
and Raleigh for the disposition of ju-
diCial business in chambers.
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
NATIONWIDE Joy
PERYADES THE LAND
Plenty of Cheer for Those
Who Haven't, as Well as
Those Who Have.
MRS. Won L. MEYER
ACTS AS SANTA CLAUS
Washington Observes the Worlds
Holiday With Feasting
and Song.

To the accompaniment of joyous an
thems i'm the churches, Of the laughter
and pratter of children in the homes,
of the CHEEKY smile and the Merry
Christmas" everywhere, the Capital re-
signed itself today to a celebration Of
the season that for near 2,O00 years has
served to make the world brighter and
better and TO make all humanity feel
more akin
From the White House, where the
President gathered about him his fam
lily and observed the day in manner
ref;ting its Christian significance. to
the home Of the humblest citizen in this
nation Of 100000 persons, the spirit Of
thankfulness and good will TO all men
has shed its influence over every act
Gayety Reigns.
The man Of wealth has watched his
own little ones over their toys, and sad
dened by the thought that others have
not been so fortunate as he. gave thanks
that he had not forgotten 10 brighten
the home of a pOverty-stricken fellow
man. And, in return. that man has
looked on the brighter side for the while
~ least, and his little ones were saved
the pang of being forgotten by Santa
Claus
And so the day has been spent-the
man and woman OF mature years living
them over again in retrospect, travelling
backward 20 the temple Of dreams when
life was a song and that dear old child
hood myth. Kriss Kringle, its sweetest
singer: the tots themselves happy in the
reality of e. all and never firing of the
story how the old fellow had slipped in
while little eyes were heavy with sleep,
and had lust left the same kind Of
things that papa and mamma used 10
wake up and find.
Many Worshipers.
Througs cf worshipers attended the
churches during the morning, and from
almost every edifice I'm the city Christ
mas carols. ranging from the stately
,eremoaiaIs of the Catholic and Episco-
pal churches to the more modest but
Just as earnest observances by other
denominations have drawn heir
thousands who wanted to celebrate
again the anniversary Of the birth Of
the Saviour.
In private homes. churches. and at
the -arious charitable institutions,
Christmas trees, loaded down with re-
membranes for rich and poor alike.
have offered their testimony to the spirit
cf the day. The Associated Charities.
the Salvation Army. and dozens of Othe-
relief associations have cared for the
poor, and have seen that they were not
forgotten.
General Meyer as Santa.
Among the semi-OfhCiaI affairs. which
marked the day was a Christmas tree
given at clock this afternoon by Mrs.
George Won !. MeyeL, wife OF the Post
master General, to the children OF the
employees OF the Postofhce Department
in Washington. Every child under
twelve years of age received a present,
and the affair, which was given at the
Masonic Temple, included music by the
Marine Band motion pictures and
games
The stores and departments were
closed, and after the hurry and hustle
of TIE shopping season the day was
given over TO rest and recreation.
The Washington times., 1908-12-25

turkey TO a woman Who lived in
Iwenty-third street
AhlS morning when he reported the
case at the Third precinct il was lust
tNehly-Lhree minutes past g. When In
spectOr BOariman read the rsDO-+ ~
Ihe larceny At roll call at the detective
bureau there were thirteen detectives
present Later II was discovered that
book 'J
betectlVe Pat O'Rrien said he thought
some one mad handed him a lemon when
ne discovered that the case had been as
The Washington times., 1908-12-25

saw that the doctor was probably IA
tally I'll. He was able, however. TO give
his address and the woman kept him
from fallilE out of the carriage with
one hand, while she drove rapidly to
the suffering mans home. Several
Physicians We're Immediately summon
ed, and although they worked over Dr
Allen for hours they were unable ID
save his life
Comes 20 Washington.
Dr. Allen was seyeuty-three years old.
He came TO Washington from Virginia
a u the age OF seventeen years, and Sc
cszed employment at the Old Arsenal.
EtContinued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
WEATHER REPORT.

The indications are for fair weather
In practically All sections this side Of
the Rocky mountains following the pre-
CipitatiOn in the middle and north At
lHntiC coast sections today, except that
rain OF snow will continue in the vicin-
ity Of the lower lakes
Temperature viii be somewhat lower
in Eastern and Southeastern districts.
but no cold weather is indicated.
Steamers departing &C. day for Euro
3ean ports will have fresh Southwestern
y winds, probably increasing with rain
or snow, followed by clearing weather
10 the Grand Banks
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
SAMUEL PRUYN DEAD.

GLENS FALLS, y. Y, Dec 25.-Sam-
uei Pruyn, one OF the most prominent
lumbeTmen in northern New York. died
today in his home here Mr.. Pr1lvn
was born in Cambridge, y. Y. i'm $50
he was one of the organizers of the
Finch Pruyn Company, a large lumber
ing concern in the Adirondacks.
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
RESIGNS AS MAYOR.

ALBANY Dec Estate ConptrolIer-
elect GaUs today resigned as mayor TO
take effect on December 81 On January
he viii assume the duties OF Ststs
Comptroller. Gaus viii be succeeded az
mayor by Henry F Snyder. presf5s,t
Of the common council, who will rervS
until January 1. 1910.
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
HOLIDAY GREETING
SCENE OF DEATH
Milkman on Early Rounds
Finds Entire Family
ASphyxiated.

CHICAGO, Dec. SJ.-Instead Of receiV-
ing a Christmas greeting today Isadore
Hanson, when he left the milk supply
at the home OF Morris Lukeman, a
wealthy grocer, discovered that the en-
tire family, consisting OF Lukeman. his
wife, and two children. had been as
phyxiated.
1t is supposed that in hanging their
stockings on the gas fixture one of the
children turned the valve
The Washington times., 1908-12-25

me afternoon the President spent
quietly in the White House and no
business was permitted TO iutruda This
evening he and Mrs. Roosevelt will 5e
me guests Of Admiral and Mr.. CowIes
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
FORECAsT FOR DISTRICr-

For the District Of Columbia, probably
WeTS this afternoon. generally fair
a colder tonight and Saturday: min
y m temperature tonight near freezing:
sh SouthwcStcrly. shifting TO westerly
lds.
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Friends of Porte, 1t is Be-
lieved, Will Prevail in Ac-
cepting Terms.
NOTE STRENGTHENS
PACHA'S POSITION
Parliament and Young Turks Agree
That He Should Direct
Policy

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 25.-The re-
ply Of the powers 10 the circular note
issued by NJ. IzwOlsky relative 20 the
imbroglio in the near East IS eagerly
awaited. II is believed, however. tha-
the friends Of Turkey will prevail III
their efforts 10 have the propositions SET
forth in the note accepted.
The apparent opposition Of Russia 10
Austria Hungary's policy of spoliatiOn
will be the most potential factor in the
coming international conference.
The note had the result OF strengthen
ing the position Of kiamu Pacha, which
lately had been violently attacked, but
from today the parliament and the
Young Turk committee recognize the
necessity Of allowing him and Tewdk
Pacha 90 Cirect the policy in the new
situation. which is much in favor Of the
Turkish interests.
The political horizon has again been
rendered threatening by the action Of
Bulgaria. but assurances are given that
friendly powers will intervene and get
rid OF the MISUNDERSTANDING.
l'arl dment has commenced The dis
cuSsion Of the address IN reply 10 the
Sultans g speech from the throne. II viii
lbe continued on Saturday. 4 majority
of the deputies desire that the principle
pr responsibility on the part OF the cab
Hnet should be admitted.
News Imaginary.
The news published in the Berlin
press that the heir apparent. Prince
Rachad. will reuounce his claim 10 the
throne in favor Of Prince YUssoun Il
izeddine Eneudi is completely imaEin-
lary- Prince Burhan Eddinne. the IA
ivOrite son of the Sultan. asked the min
listry Of marine 10 ALLOW him TO enter
lthe navy.
| Haidar Midhat, desirous OF putting an
fnd 20 the incident created by his nom
1natiou as senator. is about 10 send IN
his resignation, and has written a LEI
a -t'f nc viII send tomorrow TO
lmH Pacha to tho effect that, though
= the counsel or the grand sizler he
Nelayed his resignation, he has finally
decided 10 send II IN, as he does not
esire that his countrymen should mag
e that the son OF the man who sac
tdced his life for liberty is capable OF
vpding himself 10 a violation Of the
Constitution. respect for which is a
Guarantee OF public liberty. This de
Iision OF - Haidar NIidhat. which
ArOves the nobility Of his character and
ls disinteTestedness. IS applaUded by
fevery one.
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
TEMPERATURE.
sun TABLE
TIDE TARI-E

Nigh tide today 9.25. d. m. q.40 D. IN.
low tide today. .----.-2-4E r. M, 3-SI D. ni
Hi-h tide toTOrrow--l0 am. 1912 Z. m.
Low tide tomorrow. $50 a. II, 4:32 .. N.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-11-28
THE FIREPLACE.
one Thing that Helps Most to Make
a Home HomeIy.

one Thing that Helps Most to Make
a Home HomeIy.
This l say: Go back and pick up
lost good habits-the omitted amenities
of life. Especially put back into your
house the fireplace. 1t is the one thing
that helps most to make a home home
ly Build Ii big and broad. Let there
be no gimcracks Of fancy woodwork
anywhere near II. Let II be only brick
or stone. Then let the hearth be broad
and wide. Make 1t so large every way
that you need never fear for a snap
ping coul Away with mats. for they
are combustiblel But stool-that Is
another thing. Here you can forget
the stocks and the Office and the store.
Here you can dream Of rest and peace.
Here 1t Is possible that some. of you
have Tom and Harry and Bessie about
your knees. There is no better way TO
reconstltute the family. 1t is the chief
want Of these modern days.
The world is never quite so independ
ent or we quite so care free without a
fire. There are vastness and lack OF
outline to a summer day. We get our
feelings mixed UP with the cosmos. The
fireplace narrows our lives somewhat
but 1t completes and unlfies things We
are happy to be just part of the little
warm home circle. Did anybody ever
commit suicide who had a fireplace p
K. p. Powell, In Outing sIagaziEA
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-11-28
3STRONG AND STEADY )
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CHAPTER xv.-fcontInued.,
BY n0RATi0 ALeeR. JR.

CHAPTER xv.-fcontinued.)
Tho boy, who had made sure of sale,
nook hack the fruit reluctantly, and pass
I'd on. crying out Heres your oranges
and appies4"
Walter set about thinking what had
bscoms Of his money. The more he
Wrought, the more certain he felt that he
had put his pojcketbook In the pocket In
which he had nrst felt for It, Why was
Y not there now2 That was a question
which he felt utterly incompetent to an
swsr.
Have you lost snythingr inquired a
gentleman who sat just behind Walter.
Looking back, he found that 1t was a
gentleman OF atty who addressed him
Eyes. SIR" he said, II have lost my
Vocketbook."
"Was there much money in it3"
about forty dollars, sir"
WHO was that young man who was
6itting with you few minutes SINGER
II don't know. sir"
HE waB stranger. thenr'
Yes, sir; never met him till this
norning."
"Then l think l can toll you where
your money has gone"
"Where, sirY' demanded Walter, be-
ginning to understand him.
Il think your late companion was q
pickpocket, and relieved you OF 1t, while
he pretended to be reading. dldn't like
his appearance much"
II don't see how he could have done II
without my feeling his hand In my
pocket"
"They understand their business and
can easily relieve one Of bis purse undo
<scted. l once had my watch stolen with
out being conscious Of It,. Your pocket
book was In the pocket toward the man
and you were looking from the window
1t was a very simple thing to relieve yor
Of It,"