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The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
POLICE GUARDING his HOUSE
Vincenco di Giorgio Fears Death by
Black Hand.
Demands Protection that He MaS
Escape Fate of Baltimore Brother.
Arrest in Buffalo.

Fearing he viii be murdered by the
Black Hand Vincenco dI Giorgio, OF 6O9
y street northwest. is being guarded by
The Washington police
Recently the house of Joseph di Giorgio,
in Baltimore. was blown up by the Black
Hand. and Joseph di Giorgio notified his
brother in this city that his house was
likely TO share a similar fate.
Another cause Of alarm came to Vim
cenco di Giorgio. Of Washington, when
he heard of the arrest in Buffalo OF Sal
vatore Lupo, alleged member Of the Black
Hand Society which wrecked the house
of the Baltimore brother.
During the greater part of yesterday
two policemen Of the Second precinct Of
this city, walked about Vincenco di
Giorgio's house in n street, TO prevent
the Italians house being dynamited. No
member Of the Black Hand was discoy-
cred lurking in the vicinity, and at night
fan the police guard was reduced TO a
lone policeman.
Joseph di Giorgio. it is said. was asked
for $4,000 by members Of the Black Hand
society. and upon his refusal TO hand it
over. blew IN his house.
Policeman Adolph Esser and II. B..
Rector were on guard yesterday. Each
passerby was carefully scrutinized. ard
no person admitted 20 the house unless
he had an acquaintance with some mem
Der Of the family or produced satisfactory
references.
hi Gi0rgio said last night he had not
received any letters from members OF
the Black Hand, but his brother had
warned him TO be careful. He expressed
the belief that members Of the organiza-
ton are in Washington, although the
police claim they know of none. He de-
cIared he thought they would not wait
lonz for their revenge, as they usually
acted quickly.
He appeared nervous and excited. He
said he was not afraid for himself. but
for his wife and children. He looked as
il he had not slept for several nights.
His children are not allowed out Of the
house. and have been indoors for several
days.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Z. 5. Dept. Of AricuIture. Weather Bursa,..

Washington. Wednesday, Jan !, lsos-s :. m
With the exception Of light local showers oyer the
Lover Ohio and Lover siississippi valleys and East
ern Texas fair weather prevailed during wednesday
east Of the Rocky Mountains Fair weather also
prevailed n the interior States west Of the noun
tains while IN the coast States rains continued. ex-
ceut in Sostheru California
Temperatures are high for the season east of the
Rocky Mountains except in the Lake region and the
Upper Mississippi VALLEY. They are also high over
Northern districts west Of the mJlntaius-
There viii be showers Thursday IN the East Gulf
and probably the South Atlantic States. and rain
In the Pacific States that will continue during Fri
day elsewhere the weather viii Re generally fair
THURSDAY and Friday. except IN the extreme North
west. where local SHOWS are probable Friday
II viii BE- colder Thursday in the Ohio Valley the
Lower Lake region. the Middle Atlantic States. New
England. ard the West Gulf States and colder Fri-
day IN the South Atlantic and East Gulf States. u
viii be slightly warmer Thursday in the DakUtas
Mi1nesota and the Upper Missisippi Valley
Tie winds along the New England co2st will be
light to fresh westerly. on the Middle Atlantic
coast light west 10 northwest the South Atlantic
light and mostly sgItheFly except eastery on
the Florida coast. on the East Gulf c0as light 90
fresh sCutherly shifting to n0Ttherly bY Thursday
night ard the WeF Gulf oosst light TO fresh
becoming nurtherly
Steamers departing Thursday for European ports
win have light 10 fresh westerly winds with fair
weather. 10 the Grand Banks.
SPECIAL FORECAST
storm warnings are displayed on the Washington
Coz St
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02

HONOR THEIR PASTOR.
Ladies' Aid society of First CouKre-
gatiOnaI Church Entertains.

A reception in honor OF Rev. Samuel Il.
Woodrow ard Mrs. Woodrow was given
yesterday between 4 and : o'clock, al the
First Congregational Church. by members
Of the Ladies Aid Society TO members
OF the church and friends.
large number Of young ladies Of the
church assisted. The decorations were
evergreeHs tied with red ribbon. and
palms, arranged In various parts Of the
halls. The committee Of arrangements
was composed OF Mrs NJ. A. Miles. Mrs
Z. ". Woodruff Mrs. Horace Chatheld.
Mrs. A. B. Chatheld. Mrs. George Clark.
Mrs Frank Garden Mrs. William King.
Mrs Bennett Allen. and Mrs Ellen Copp
Refreshments were served during the
reception. after which the ladies who had
received were served with luncheon.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
LOYAL WOMEN RECEIVE.
Patriotic Associations Call on Ladies'
of Legion nt Their Hall.

. A largely attended New Years recep-
ton was given by the Legion Of Loyal
Women az their hail. 4l9 Tenth street
northwest. yesterday. Many Of tie pa
triotic organizations Of the city called
during the afternoon. and were hos
pitably received by the ladies in attend
ance The hall was especially decorated,
and music was rendered while the recep-
ton lasted. An abundance Of refresh
ments were on hand
Those in charge Of the reception were:
President. Mrs. f. L Myers; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. L. y. Mccullough; past presi-
dent. Mrs. NJ. A. Knapp; recording seCre-
tary, Mrs. D. c. Perham; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Olive C. Johnson. fnan-
cial secretary, Mrs. J. q. Burnett; treas
urer. Miss Mary l.. Smith; pianist. Mrs.
Belle Calver: chaplain, Mrs c. Ferris;
herald, Mrs. A. G. Odell; page, Mrs, Kate
Riley; sentinel. Mrs. NJ. z. Cutter: guard
Mrs Kate Penfield.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
COSMOPOLITAN TEMPLE OPENS.
Christian work of Negro Race De-
serIbed by Pastor Of Church.


The Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist
Church celebrated the occasion Of its
opening last night The edifice is stu
ated in n street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets northwest, and was recently
purchased from the Presbyterian con-
gregation, that had occupied it for many
years.
Addresses were made last night by
Hon. John c. Dancy. recorder of deeds;
Judge E. NJ Hewlett. w T. Vernon,
Register OF the Treasury, and Hon. B.
II. Warner. Handers oratorio, THE Mes
slah. was rendered by the choir, under
the direction of Prof. w. a. Adams. as
sisted by Profs II. NJ Perry. Thomas
Johnson. and II. Wythe Lewis Rev.
Simon p. W. Drew, D. D., pastor Of the
new congregation, opened the exercises
with reading from Scripture and made
a brief address on "The Christian work
of the negro race"
Hon. B. II Warner. IN his talk, said
that no country in the world is better
fitted for the negro than America. since
all the avenues TO his advance and de-
velopmeHt are open TO him here.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
MR.. HUNTERS CELEBRATION.
New Year Observed In Novel Manner
by Merchant.

A pleasant party gathered last evening
az the home OF c. T. Hunter, at nS
Pennsylvania avenue northwest 20 cele-
brate the coming OF the New Year.
For the entertainment Of his guests
Mr.. Hunter placed two Christmas trees
in the parlors Of his home, and borrow
ing suggestion from his business, called
one OF them Jersey City and the other
New York The TWO were connected
by a tunnel" and gifts were carried
back and forth between the two cities
by the most approved methods Of rapid
transit
To add 10 the general good feeling Of
the evening many Of the packages were
labeled oil Floor Oil" and Dust
Killer" all for g cents a gallon
The guests enjoyed the merriment. es-
pecially the novel way in which their
host distributed his gifts The evening
was enlivened by music. dancing. and
storytelling until a late hour.
Some Of those present We're Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Walker, A J. Williams, Miss VI.
Robey. Miss Lizzie Malloy. and J. Malloy.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
DIED..

ODONOGHUE-On Monday. December 90 1857. at
his residence, 97 Third street northwest NOR
GAN O'DONOGHUE, a native ot County Her
~ Ireland aged seTeHty-eigIt years.
Funeral fBn 81. Al0ysus Church. THURSDAY NON
ing al $50 O'Clock Relatives ard friends invited
20 attend. Baltimore papers please c1Uy)
R0BINSON-On 4Ioudsy. December %. 1907 at II
D. m. after an illness Of seventeen months 60
the residence Of bis s0n-inlaE. Gen. ". ".
Dudley, 23l Columbia road JOHN ROBIN
son. aged eighty-eight years ten months and
three days
Funeral, private on Thursday JanulTy 2. 1915 a.
10 =. n. tFredenck. Md, papels please eopyJ
WATERs-On Monday December 90. 1897. st mid
night. after a lingering illness. DAVID S.
WATERS, aged seventy nine years
Funeral from Lees chapel, 80 Peunglyania ave
nue. northwest, THURSDAY January g az l5) p.
n. Intement a. GlenW0Od Cemetery Services
at grave by Acacia Lodge. F. A. A. n.
WILLIAMS On TUESDAY. December ST. 1897. st
2lo r H., at bis residence. q Myrtle street
northeast, FRANK =. WILLIAMS, son Of the
late " T. and Mar A. Williams
Funeral from s.. Al9ysius' Church az go a n.
Friday. January 3. 1905. Relatives and friends
invited.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
FLOOD VISITS WASHINGTON.
Virginisn Expects Democratic Con-
gFesSionaI Chairmanship,

Representative Henry d. Flood OF the
Tenth Virginia district, visited Wash
ington a few hours yesterday. looking
after his fences IN his race for the place
TO succeed James Grlggs as chairman of
the Democratic Congressional Committee
He would only say. In discussing his can
didacy. that my friends tell me / have
good chance"
Mr. Flood is regarded by Senator Mar
tin. of Virginia, as one of the best prac-
tical politicians in the party. Senator
Martin mas the reputation of being an or
ganizer of unusual capabilities, and he
il was who managed the Senate end of
the Flood campaign. There are nine
votes in the Senate. and Flood is said to
have eight Of them pledged Senator
Martin. when the Flood candidacy was
announced. Immediately proceeded TO get
pledges from ali the Democratic Senators
who would commit themselves
The other candidates are James Lloyd,
OF Missouri. who has the support OF SEN
atOT stone and Mr.. Bowers, OF Missis-
gippi, who will, Il is said, throw his sup
port 70 Flood in case his own candidacy
IS unsuccessful.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
G. A. R. GREETS PRESIDENT.
Commander Newton Ferec Leads
Veterans 40 Reception.

The Grand Army of the Republic more
than seven hundred strong, marched with
military precision to greet the President
at the New Years reception.
The members of the organization met
at G. A. r. Hall at Il o'clock. and
promptly at y o'clock the column moved
toward the White House Department
Commander Newton Ferree led the pro-
cession. Every veteran received a hearty
handshake from the Executive.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02

That DR.. D. J. Stafford, pastor OF St
Patricks Catholic Church, who on Mon
day underwent an operation at Providence
Hospital is improving as rapidly as could
be hoped, was the announcement made
by those at his bedside late last night
The hospital authorities stated that DR..
Stafford was resting quietly and COM
fortably and that no complications had
set in as yet. According to the state
ments. every hope is now entertained for
the recovery OF the eminent pastor.
Cardinal Gibbons Telephones.
Dr. Stafford is one of the most re-
nowned clergymen in the country. and
has many friends In this city and
throughout the world. All day yesterday
the telephones at St. Patrieks rectoFy
and at Providence Hospital were kept
busy answering queries as to the condi-
and at Providence Hospital were kept busy
answering queries as 10 the condition Of
the patient Among those who sought
information as to the condition of Father
Stafford was his eminence. Cardinal Glib
bons who telephoned early yesterday
morning from his home in Baltimore.
When informed that the patient was inn
proving, and that his attending physicians
had every hope for recovery, Cardinal
Gibbons extended his blessing to the pas
tor and to the household of St Patrick s
rectory.
Mass said in Gratitude.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning solemn
high mass was offered in thanksgiving
for the favors of the year bestowed upon
the people. and also in gratitude for the
remarkable improvement made by DIT.
Stafford. AT all the masses announce
ment Of the favorable condition of the
pastor were made. Prayers We're also
said for the early recovery Of the patient.
Rev. Father McGUigan, who said mass
at 10 O'Clock, followed his announcement
Of DR. StanOrd's condition by saying:
THE assurance given to Dr. Stafford that
his people were praying for him, gave
him great satisfaction and encourag cement.
A proof Of this was Dr. Staffords own
remark, made just prior to the operation.
in answer 10 the physicians praise Of his
Calmness. lie said. When everything in
d Aldlcildl way mas peSh uoiic ~ Aiehe
my course prudent, and L have made my
spiritual preparation and know that my
devoted people are in constant prayer for
me. I can well place myself calmly IN
the hands of God
In conclusion Father McGuigan said;
"The man you've admired, the pastor
you've loved, the priest you've cherished
IN health and in power. has been greater
than ever i'm illness and suffering The
characteristics he has shown in both
circumstances are but different express
sions Of the same nobility Of soul"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
Interment Is Private.

The funeral services Of Mrs Olivia Hol-
land will be held at the home Of Mrs.
George H. Getz, 400 Q street northwest.
at Il o'clock to-day, interment being pri-
vate. Mrs. Holland was born in Balti-
more about seventy years ago and came
to Washington at the time of her mar
riage, about fifty years ago. She is sur
vived by three children-Mrs Getz. Miss
Nellie Holland, and Howard Holland.
Mrs. Holland died Tuesday evening at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Getz.
from an attack of the grip
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
NEW TEMPLE READY
Adath Israel to Be Dedicated
Sunday Afternoon.
MUSIC OF A HIGH CHARACTER
Rev. DIR. Simon to Say Opening
Prayer-DedicatOry sermon TO Be
Delivered by Rev. DIR. Mendes, of
New YOrk-CeremOny of Lighting
Perpetual Lamp and Other Rites.

Arrangements for the dedication of the
new temple Of the Adath Israel congrega-
ton Of the orthodox Jewish persuasion,
have been completed. and the event
which viii take place on Sunday after
noon viii be of great importance 10 the
local Jewish communi les.
Prominent speakers from New York.
Baltimore, and this city viii make ad-
dresses, the ancient dedicatory rites will
be observed, and the music which will
be Of a high character, viii be under the
direction of an expert. 1t is expected
that delegations from the other Jewish
congregations will be present and assist
in the festivities.
Services in New Temple.
The services will take place in the new
temple, corner Of Fifth and l streets.
The edlfce. which Is OF white limestone,
with tile roof. and stained glass windows,
is considered, from an architectural
standpoint. one of the most beautiful
church buildings in the city It's ac-
coustics are perfect, and its equipments
are Of the latest type ana complete. The
cost Of the building Is about $4,000.
Rev. Dr. Simon, rabbi OF the Eighth
Street Temple, VIII say the opening pray
er and the dedicatory sermon will be
delivered by the Rev Dr Mendes. of
New York. an eminent Talmudlc scholar.
Rev. Dr H. W. Schneeberger, of Balti-
more. a wen-known rabbi OF the Monu-
mental City. will make an address, and
Rev. DR.. Louis Stern, of the Eighth
Street Temple Of this city. will say the
closing prayer. The music will be in
charge of Rabbi H. Glass, of Baltimore.
who is an acknowledged authority on
sacred Jewish songs and music.
Observe Ancient Rites.
The ceremony of Lighting the Perpet-
ual Lamp viii be performed by L. Stear-
man, member Of Adath Israel Other
ancient rites that VIII De observed are
that of Carrying the Sacred Rolls. the
Opening Of the Door, and of Entering the
Temple, and others. Simon Oppenheimer
mainly due to his unceasIng efforts that
the erection Of the new temple was madc
possible. Adath Israel used 20 worship
at the corner Of Sixth and q street until
few months ago when they moved in
to their new temple. temporarily using
the basement for divine services. The
congregation is constantly growing and
has only recently engaged the services
of a new rabbi to take the place of Rev.
DR. Loeb, who Is now in charge Of a
congregation In Atlanta, Ga, and under
whose auspices the corner stone OF the
new temple was laid a few years ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
PRESIDENT TAKES RIDE.
Cavalry Escort Dispensed with After
suggestion by Executives son.

Following the reception az the White
House yesterday. a large party includ-
ing the President and his son, Theodore,
jr.. went for a long horseback ride out
Massachusetts avenue extended. In the
party were a half dozen women.
The President and his son drove out
TO the meeting place, and on arrival
there found half a dozen cavalrymen
awaiting them with the rest Of the
mounted party. Theodore. jr-. whispered
something to his father and the ser
geant in charge Of the squad was called
aside for a consultation, after which the
order was given for the CavalTymen 10
withdraw ana report at the same place
several hours later.
A long ride was thoroughly enjoyed by
those participating, and the return home
was not made until dusk.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
G. Ar. OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Lincoln Woman's Relief Corps and
Post No. 3 Gather at Hall.

Members Of the Lincoln Woman's Re
lief Corps and Lincoln Post, No. 8. G..
A. r, installed officers for the year 1905
last night at a Joint installation Of the
two societies at c.. A. r. Hail.
The officers for the Lincoln Woman's
~ Corps We're elected about two weeks
Lt the annual meeting OF the society.
are as follows. Mrs. Jennie Wheeler,
lent Mrs. Nellie Roe, senior vice
lent. Mrs. Ellen 5. Myers. junior
president; Mrs Ida /. Chase, treas
Mrs. J. Emma Evans, secretary;
Marion Lewis. chaplain. and Mrs.
er. Mrs. Thomson, and Mrs Avis.
bearers.
officers for Lincoln Post are W. H.
ond, commander; r. B. Harlow,
vice commander; A. 3. Chatdeld,
vice commander; George 3. Rose,
rmaster: S. ". McElderry, adju-
Dr. A. E. Johnson, surgeon; Rev
Bloodgood. chaplain; George w.
officer of the day; John McNa-
officer Of the guard; J. Z. McCabe,
lie instructor; Hazard Wheeler.
sergeant; Robert Venn, inside SEN
w. J. HARRISON, oLlside sentinel
T. Hensley. organist
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
NEWS CUT SHORT.

The funeral. services Of William Glib
son, who died Monday evening, VIII be held Friday
afternoon. ReY. c. Herbert Richardson Officiating
Mr. Gibson is survived by wife and four children
Driver Daniel Williams, of Truck No. 9
who was retired yesterday account Of disability.
by order Of the Commissioners vas presented WITH
q gold-headed cane by his associates Williams had
served thiEty-sX years IN the local IRE department
A Persian fur muff belonging 70 Miss
Elizabeth Ceary. IZ9 Thirteenth street northwest
vas stolen yesterday morning while she was seated
IN a pew IN St. Augustine's Catholic Church. FIJI
teeith near N street northwest The fur l. valued
az SO Miss CleaTy said she praying al the
time the fur was stolen
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
'uneraI of sirs. Tribbv.

al services over Miss Ida Tribby
held to-day at the family apart
the Raymond, interment being
resslonal Cemetery. Miss Tribby
esday evening at her home. from
ok Of heart disease. She was
rec Years Of age. -Four brothers
sIer surViVe-AVthur, Gilbert. and
y. irioDy and Mrs. G. W. Onut
-l0oy was prominent in church
eng a member of tbs Dunbarton
of Georgetown.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
FIND DEAD MANS RELATIVES.
BurtOn Hotel Resident Who Died in
Hospital is Identified.

Word was received by the police yes
terday afternoon from relatives Of Rollo
Kirk Bryan. of Lansing, Mich, who died
in the Casualty Hospital Tuesday morn
ing, aG A result Of a hemOrrhage. Bryan
resided at the Burton Eotel, North Capt.
tol street near c. and was found lying
on the floor of his room yesterday in "a
state Of exhaustion.
Letters found in his possession led the
police to believe he comes from a promi-
nent family, 1t is said he is related to
William Jennings Bryan.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
ARRESTED IN SHOOTING CASE.
Police Catch Duke williams, In
vOIVed in Tuesday Night Fight.

Duke Williams, colored, twenty-three
years of age. was arrested last night by
the police of the First precinct station
for being involved in the fight on Tuesday
night when Policeman James Gray shot
Charles Matthews. colored. after Mat
thews. it is said. tried 10 kill the police
man. Williams is charged with carrying
concealed weapons, and is locked UP in
the First precinct station.
Matthews. who is suffering from u
bullet wound in the side, is at the Emer-
gency Hospital, and, 1t was said there
last night. is improving. AS soon as he
RECEIVERS, he viii be charged with assault
with intent to kill
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
aI1ery Drivers EIec,ion

'egular meeting Of Baker Drivers
No. SS. last night in Pythian
the following officers were aiac4-
the ensuing year: President
c. Fox; vice president. II II
r; recording secretary, james II
secretary-tfeasureE Joseph h
trustees, Carl Herring and A. "
ls' magazine correspondent, Fred
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02

Midnight. 81 2 a. m. 2: a. m, 81 6 a. m. 81;
a. m. s. 10 a. n. &; y noon, %; D. m. 80;
n m. 42; p. m. 81 p m. 81; 10 D. m, s.
Maximum q minimum g.
Relative humidity-s a. IN. 70; p. m. 75. Hours
Of sunshine 9 2 Per cent Of possible sunshine 100.
Temperature same date last year-Nlaxmum 60;
minimum &c.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
RELIEF CORPS ENTERTAINED
Mrs. Bali Gives Large Reception 10
Veteran Patriotic Societies.

The largest reception in the history Of
the department was rendered yesterday
afternoon between y and o'clock in
G. A. r. Hall by Mrs. Isabel Worrel
Ball. president Of the Department of the
Potomac. WOman's Relief Corps, TO the
officers and STATS Of the veteran patriotic
societies in the District.
More than 1000 persons called, and every
patriotic organization in the city was rep
presented by officers and members. Large
flags were artistically arranged about the
hall, and music was furnished by an Ital-
ian band. Refreshments were served
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
ARREST 34,417 IN YEAR.
OF Total Number, 3,s19 Were on In
tOxicatiOn Charges.

tOxication Charges.
Maj. Sylvester, superintendent Of police,
in his annual report, says S,S19 persons
were arrested last year on the charge Of
intoxication, only SIS of that number being
cOlored. One dozen restaurant keepers
and ia bartenders were also arrested,
the latter, however. not being for viola
ton Of the excise law.
A total of 54.417 arrests were made dur
ing the year. The report shows 1S. 2s6
said they were laborers, 2625 domesucs,
and 1,106 were schoolboys. Practically
every other trade and profession was rep
resented, and LISP said they had no oc-
cupation at all
The Washington herald., 1908-01-02
DEGR0OM TAKEN HOME.
BttesviIle Police Return with
Youth Accused Of Theft.

SNAA fANAN NHFu oA 1 nett
Brown Johnson. nineteen years
who was arrested by Detectives
ion and Barbee yesterday morn
the charge of taking S75 from a
n Charlottesville. Va, was taken
that city last night Johnson was
: in Rockville, Md, on Monday.
ssage was received by the police
day afternoon asking them 60 pre-
e marriage, but the ceremony had
been performed, Later a teIe-
Fas received saying that Johnson
nted on the charge of larceny.
)n says his arrest is only a trick
i'm away from his bride. who was
ldie Belle Herdon. She is now
at the home Of her aunt, Mrs.
40 Q street northwest.