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The Washington herald., 1908-02-20
LEIGH STEPS DOWN
Resignation of the Cathedral
ChOirmaSter Accepted.
vESTRYMEN HOLD A SESSION
Different stories Related as to. the
Trouble Between Rev. DR.. Nelms,
Rector. and the Leader of Church
ChOir-SOmc Say Lie Was Passed
and Others Say Word Was Not Used.

Friction between Rev. J. Henning
helms, rector Of the Pro-Cathedral
Church Of the Ascension. and its choir
and choirmaster, Ernest Z. Leigh. cul-
minated last night in the acceptance Of
Mr.. Leighs resignation by the vestry-
men. gathered in special session, as a
result Of differences that occurred be-
tween the two men at choir rehearsal
Tuesday evening.
The meeting was held secretly and with
Dr. helms presiding as chairman. while
outside the church stood little group Of
young women. resigned" members of
the choir who had come in the hope they
would be permitted to present their YER
sion Of Tuesday evenings affair between
the rector and choirmaster. But they
were not admitted to the meeting. word
being sent them that Mr.. Leighs resig-
nation had been unanimously accepted
and that the incident was closed.
Choirmaster Not There.
Mr. Leigh was not present lie had
not been advised Of the holding OF the
meeting 70 consider his resignation. or
invited to present his side of the case 10
the vestrymen4 DR. helms. as chairman
OF the vestry. was the only eyewitness
of Tuesdays trouble from whom the
vestrymen heard the story.
When it was learned yesterday that the
rector positively denied having offended
Mr.. Leigh during the argument at choir
rehearsal, many members Of the choir
were outspOkeu in their establishment. To
a reporter for The Washington Herald
six of the adherents of Mr.. Leigh said
words attributed TO DR. helms.
The women of the choir discussed IL
among themselves. and called in Il body
on Mr.. Leigh and urged him not 90 allow
the vcstrymen To hear only one side of
the story. Mr. Leigh took the dignified
stand, however. that inasmuch as he had
not been invited 20 attend the meeting.
the only thing for him 10 do was to let
matters take their course.
Then" said his fair champions, 1--WE
will all go down 10 the meeting our
selves and tell those vestrymen and Mr.
Nelms just what really happened last
night
So off they trooped 10 the church al
Massachusetts avenue and Twelfth street
and sent in word they had come to see
fair play"
Back came the answer that il was al
over but the engagement of a new choir
master and choir. and the little body OF
champions marched bacl, TO their homes
r,rs-rr. Tsl-rs s.I..r a
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NeIms' a. VINO. Igh more ret
icent than those Of Ar leigh, are said
10 be as great I'm numbers.
Then came the choir boys trouble and
strike. and the climax Tuesday evening.
The two men became involved in an ar
gUment over Mr.. Leigh's protest against
the attitude OF Mrs Charles Miller. a
singer placed I'm the choir by Dr. helms.
and who had refused TO sing measure
as directed by Mr.. Leigh. They came TO
heated words and DR.. helms accused Mr.
Leigh OF misrepresenting him 70 the mem
bers of the choir.
Il have never done So said Mr.. Leigh.
1t Is claimed that at this point Dr.
Nelms called Mr.. leigh a liar.
Mrs. Y. X. Bowie. formerly soprano
soloist AT the o-Cathedral: Mrs c. s
YOUNG. Miss Beatrice Cotton Miss Mamie
Kemp, Miss Ethel Lee and Miss Mary
Davis We're interviewed yesterday. and
declared they had heard the lie passed
by DR.. Nelms. These members Of the
choir and number Of others have re-
signed.
The "other side Of the story" as given
by one Of Che officials Of the church,
throws a different light on the trouble
According 10 their version. Mr. Leigh
while liked personally. Is nervous and ex-
citable. Before DR.. helms came TO
Washington the vestry had allowed Mr.
Leigh $3.50, out Of which he was ex-
pected TO supply satisfactory music. Per
mission was given him 10 get some voices
for the choir, and 20 make arrangements
with the singers that they should accept
vocal lessons from him instead Of salary
from the church. In this way he was
enabled 10 substantially increase his per
sonal allowance.
A .
Dr. Nelms' arrival that 4Ir. Leigh had
made the arrangements in question with
nearly every member Of the choir. and
that a number Of complaints were being
heard in the congregation as 10 the gal
ity of the choir music. According 10 the
church official presenting this side Of the
case. Mr. Leigh had, probably without
intending. built up "A choir Of unframed
voices in order to get the church money
by giving the singers lessons.
Origin of the Trouble.
DR.. helms began at once 20 put a stop
10 this. and the origin Of the trouble be-
tween the men is traced 20 this by those
taking the rector's part.
DR.. Nelms last night refused to talk
on the matter. beyond denying that ne
haG given the lie 10 Mr.. Leigh. and that
there had been anything approaching a
physical encounter.
Mr. Leigh took much the same attitude
and would not talk on the subject beyond
stating that the rector had used the
Shorter and uglier word that he had
resented it as described and had sen,
in his resignation.
At the vestry meeting the problem Of
finding a new organist and choirmaster
was discussed. but nothing definitely de-
cided upon 1t is understood, however
that Miss F. c. Harrison. member Of the
church, and an organist OF note in this
city. will play at next Sundays service
II is expected DR. helms will advertise
for singers TO MI the gap In the choir
pews left by the departing champions OF
Mr.. Leigh.
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DIED.

BAfLEY-On Tuesday. February IS 1905 a. a. M.
a. her residence EI3 T street northwest. IDA
d BAILEY, bel,yed wife q DT. Henry L.
BAILEY.
Funeral from the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
Church Friday February q. O. p. n Friends
invited
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BAELEY-On Tue

BAKLEY-On Tuesday. February IS ies az rs
O. M az her residence. l4l1 . street. MARY A.
BAILEY. beloved wife of I. g. Bailey
Funeral from her late residence Thursday. FEB
rusry o a. 3 = M Friends and relatives IT,
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RENNETT- Oh

BENNETT-Ou "WEDNESDAY. February o. 1915. 20
SO a. m GEORGE A. beloved sCn q John
r. and Mary II. Bennett .use shgai. aged seven
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[ Funeral from his parents resident 50 l. street
northeast, Friday February q. az p. H. In
tcrnent 81 Neuut Ulivet.
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I CROWE-On Tuesday February Is 1875. a. SO
q. m PETER GROVE. beloved husband 4
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DAyIS-Ou Wednesday, February le 1913, at 2
q. u. at hsr residence. IsH Thirteenth street
northwest MAMIE s. c. beloved daughter &
Sarah T. and sister q George s Davis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
ADVENTUROUS LIFE
IS ENDED BY DEATH
Captain Thornett, Soldier of
Fortune, Will Be Laid to
Rest in Arlington.

The body of Capt. Bradley ThOrnett
distinguished cavalry officer or the civil
war. soldier Of fortune, and the hero
or many engagements in India, the
Crimea and Africa, viii be buried to-
morrow morning in Arlington Cemetery.
Born in 1873 in a little town near Glas-
gov, Scotland, Captain Thornett de-
scended from a family which had a
part ia the military history of two cen
turtles In half a dozen countries. After
distinguishing himself in almost every
foreign service, he commanded the es-
cort OF the Prince Of Wales, now King
Edward. on his trip to Canada and the
United States just before our great war.
joins Union Army.
Our country was in need Of such sol
diers, and through the efforts Of Gov
ernor Buckingham, Of Connecticut. Can
tain ThOrnett was Induced to resign his
commission in her majesty's army and
accept a captaincy ia the First SQUAD
ron of Connecticut Cavalry. which. con-
solldated with others from New JERSEY.
Vermont, Indiana, and New York. was
designated as the Harris Light Cavalry
Ia honor OF Senator Harris, of New
York ThOnett also served in the Sew
enth United States Cavalry. and distin-
guished himself in several engagements.
particularly before Richmond and at the
battle Of White Oak Swamp.
During ms career in the British serv-
ice, Captain ThOrnett. for his profcien-
cy and marked bravery, received from
the Queen three commissions. and was
decorated three times for gaIIantry in
India, as well as in the campaigns In
Africa and the Crimea.
Famous in Battle.
At Chillianwalla, one Of the famous
engagements Of the India campaign OF
1873, he was one Of a little body Of 100
men who. in a charge which has prob
ably never been equaled In mintary
annals. saved the great domain OF
northern India to Great Britain
While serving IN the Third Light ORA
goons, the famous Kings own, with
which he had fought at ChiuianwaUa.
he was In the battle of GOogerat, and
remembering ChillianwaIla. the cavalry
OF the Third Light fought like demons
and again figured prominently IN the
winning Of a decisive battle. To the
victors belonged the spous, and the
soldiers left the town loaded down with
gold and gems. II was here that the
great kOh-i-uOOr diamond was taken
and afterward presented to the Queen
OF England
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
Secretary of Navy Says He
Would Pick No Other as
His Successor.
FRICTION STORIES
DECLARED UNTRUE
Official Denies. All Rumors of
Ill-Feeling That Have
Gone Out.

Secretary of the Navy Metcalf Is
greatly distressed over the vague III
mors OF friction between himself and
Assistant Secretary Newberry. giyer
credence in some quarters as the rea
cause Of his resignation from the Cab
met
My resignation was not due in any
sense whatever to friction between my
self and the President, Mr.. NeWberryr
or anyone else" he said last night.
'aThe exact reason-the condition Of
my health-was given in my letter 10
the President. That is all there is
70 it.
Would Name No Other.
HAD 1 the naming Of my successor,
] would never have considered anyone
else than Mr.. Newberry. The tribute
paid him in my last annual report
stands today; he has made good on
every problem laid before him., and
have, and always have had, the highest
confidence in him and greatest respect
Tor his services"
MY physicians told me recently that
q was imperative that leave soon for
q rest OF several weeks. 7 considered
the matter. II I went at once. Con
Rress would be well advanced before
could return. II I waited until Congress
met I would miss much of the session
and the work of my department Incl
dent TO it.
Best Time to Leave.
''It is difficult to pick up the threads
of an office like this after a long alb
sence, and that absence at this time
would be an injustice TO the depart
ment. As / was leaving anyway with
the close Of the Administration, IT was
plain to me that the only thing to do
was to leave at once.
''Nr Newberry's selection is partIcu-
larry fortunate. as he is thoroughly IA
miliar with all the affairs Of the de-
Iartment"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
EVANS TELLS SECRETS
OF DISCIPLINE AT SEA
Rear Admiral Writes About Sailors Frocs and Precau-
tionS That Preserved Order While Men Were
Ashore in Various Ports.

Such persons came out OF the tank
pretty full Of soapsuds and salt water
IL was a form OF harmless hazing TO
which l gave my hearty approval"
Further on the admiral relates the
methods adopted by him for curbing UNI
ruly sailor spirits when in port
THE question of how best TO manage
a great number OF men on liberty SO
as TO prevent any trouble or scandal
was one that required careful con-
sideration," he writes. while our men
as a rule are self-Tespecting and well
behaved while on shore, there viii al
ways be found a few who are disposed
20 make trouble, and in the case like
the one before us, where neither side
understood the language Of the other.
a small row could quickly grow into
a serious riot.
ITO prevent anything OF the kind.
I requested through the proper channels
that 1 might be allowed TO look after
our own men and act with the police
or the city in preventing disorder.
This request was promptly granted,
and the scheme worked so successfully
that It is now generally followed-it
mas been successfully TIED at Trinidad
Instead of asking. or allowing the po-
lice force Of the city Visited to handle
our men. I sent a patrol composed en-
tirely of men IN the seamen branch
generally masters at arms and other
petty officers. in charge Of a commits
stoned officer. Marines were never sent,
because the men would have liked
nothing better than TO have fun with
them"
The admiral also has some interesting
remarks 10 make about the sensational
stories Of Japanese and anarchistic
plots 10 blow .p the fleet. 10 which he
paid little attention, ard which did
naught TO interrupt the progress OF his
ships.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15

Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans is a
sailor who understands sailors. No man
IN command Of a feet ever was more
popular with his men than Admiral
Evans, and yet the discipline aboard OF
his battleships was as nearly perfect as
possible on board a man-O'-war. Flight
ing Bob" loved his men and the men
loved and respected him.
An insight into Admiral Evans char
acter is given by an article written for
the December Broadway Magazine under
the title of Taking the Fleet for a
Fight or a Frolic," The admiral begins
his narrative by a well-told description
Of the festivities attending the visit of
Father Neptune when the ships. crossed
the equator
King Neptune" writes the admiral.
always offers the officers the privilege
OF paying their footing; that is con-
tributing so many cigars or so many
bottles Of beer instead Of being regu-
larry initiated; but on this occasion the
mldshipmen decided 10 take their rnedi-
enc with the rest: that is to say. ne
shaved by the barber with n Iong
wooden razor and then tumbIed into the
Dath where the 'mermaids,' sharks. and
poFpoises' saw that they were thor
oughIy and properly ducked. The Ward
Room preferred to pay.
As each man Of the crew receive.
MS duckinG he became the sea noIice-
men, who with stuffed clubs. were
searching the ship for those who at
tempted TO escape the ordeal.
MS was particularly the case with
many OF the colored men who were
serving IN the capacity Of mess men
None were allowed to escape. and as /
hooked on I could tell very easily both
Diack and white who had in any wav
made themselves offensive to the crew
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
FRISCO BARS FRATERNITIEs.

BERKELEY, Cal, Nov I4-Superln-
tendent Frank f. Bunker, Of the public
schools. has informed the students that
unless the charter Of every fraternity
and sorority in the schools is returned
at once to the national headquarters
those who retain membership will be
summary expelled from the schools
Prof. Bunker declares that the fraterni-
ties destroy unity and harmony. pro-
mote cliques, and interfere with studies
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
CLERK DANIELS GOES
HOME FROM HOSPITAL

John NJ. Daniels. the aged clerk OF the
county court Of Charleston. W. Va, who
was injured b" falling down some steps
on + street Friday night left the
Emergency Hospital yesterday after
noon 10 return TO his home He was
returning 10 his room from attending a
performance at the theater when in
JuTed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
HONEST WEIGHT COAL
is GIVEN NOWADAYS

Coal dealers are giving honest weight
70 their customers, according TO Sealer
w. c. Haskell, who has been inspecting
loads OF fuel by weighing them on the
public scales and sending an Inspector
TO bring back the wagon and weigh II
after the coal Ia. been unlcaded.
Colonel Haskell has no discovered
any wagon with a shortage large
enough for prosecution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
BUYS BRITISH HOME

LONDON, Nov. 14-Alexander Coch-
rane. well-known and wealthy Amer
ican bachelor. has bought Hamilton
Lodge from Lord Hamilton, OF DaIzeU.
Mr.. Cochrane IS a keen sportsman, and
has long desired a LeicestershIre resi-
dence. He viii hunt from Melton Now
bray all this winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
MERRY WIDOW HAT BARRED

PARIS, Nov. 1.-Two male visitors 10
a leading theater who objected To hay
Ing their view Of the stage obstructed
by ten-foot hat, and got into a fight
with the wearer's escort, were acquit-
ted Of all blame by the magistrate sit
ting on the case on the ground that
woman with her hat had no standing
in court and TO business in a public
playhouse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
MISS WALSH TO WE'D.

LONDON Nov IA marriage has
been arranged, and will take place in
the spring, between Alexander H
Wheeler, Of Philadelphia. L. S. A, and
Gladys Mary, only daughter Of Col
II, A, Walsh, C. B., A A. G.. late
Somerset light infantry, and Of Mrs
Walsh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
POSTMASTER IMPROVING.

NEW YORK. Nov. 14-Dr. Titus
Bull, who is attending Postmaster Nor
gan, whJ was shot on Monday last bv
q crank, reported today that the pOst-
master Is constantly improving.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
EARL TO SELL CooLE ABBEY

LONDON. Nov. 1.-THE Earl of Don
oughmoTe, who married the daughter Of
Michael p. Grace, OF New York, has
given instructions for the sale OF Coole
Abbey, near Clonmel, County Tipperary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-15
MAYFLOwER SAILS.

NEW YORK, Nov. lA-The United
states converted cruised Mayfiower sail
ca To-Day Tor Washington to participate
~ the ceremonies at the unwilling OF
the statue OF General Sheridan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-01

FIRST break In the amoothneaa with
which the theory 81 murder aud sui.
eide had been accepted.
Jacob Stein. aged father OF The
dead young man. secured a court
Injunction 10 stop the burial OF the
body OF his son. He alleged that
the young woman claiming the body
II his son "a that Of her husband
was not the legal wife OF Morris
Stein. but that she had married him
IL days before the death of the real
Mrs Stein. Who had been Miss
Ethel Lempks OF Des Moines
Jacob Stein. beside wiahing 10 Sc
cure possession Of his sons body
for burial Ia a Jewish cemetery. de-
ciared that be would clear hi4 fam,
sly name of tho crime charged
against u. He declared that his
son had never shot Miss Porter. bat
that he had fallen victim with her
20 the hand OF third person
Then I.oudonvilfe authorities
woke up A note found in the coat
of the dead man. the explanation
concerning which had az first beea
accepted without question. certainly
seemed 20 indicate that the first
theory was Incorrect, This note.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-01
FOUNTAINS OR TAPS?
THAT QUESTION

Miss Anna RasdAic. who auocred
I'd recently In having an ordinance
introduced before the city council
providing for drinking fountains for
horses and dogs la Pioneer square
and al Fourth as and Pike st.. finds
her plans sudd~uly checked b. the
proposal Of Councilman Frank Mul.
len % substitute water taps and col
lanaihle buckets for the proposed
fountains Letters have been sent
saat making inquiries concerning
tbs water taps. aud pending an.
suera the matter L. tied up
4 think Councilman Mullen has
EiAnasrttis Of the brain. declared
Miss Rasdaie this morning. for he
talks Of noshlnE else but the danger
Of spreading xiAnders through the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-01

purporting to have been written By
Stein after the shooting. was al
dressed to his wife
Dear Kid. Il sald. 4 am dying
Aunt Hester Just shot me. why. /
don't know gave her a new gun
as 4 present for burglars She got
mad aud turned q on me. then on
herself am growing weaker.
weaker"
The note was signed "Percy. =
Stein was accustomed to address
his wife endearingly M kid. and
shs often called him Percy
Could Stein have written this let.
ter after he had been shotf The
coroner said. No
A second Inquest was called By
Coroner Ash. backed BY evidences
secured b. Prosecutor Froy Test
mony was adduced which led the
officers 60 order the detention Of
Mr.. Stein and hor mother az ncs
Moinea
Notwithstanding the evidences
seemed sufficient 20 order the ar.
rest Of the two women. nothing was
disclosed to cast hghl ON why the
murder waA done. The mystery IL
- deep "a ever
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-01
POLICEMEN BRUTALLY
ASSAULT OLD CITIZEN

monstrated against this kind OF
treatment and attempted 60 tell
who be was and what he was there
for. tha other policeman gave him
kick.
= do not know who tho officers
were" aaid Iunde, while relating
the incident 20 The Star today. but
| know that such men should not
be retained ON the police force.
asked them for their numbers and
they refused 10 give them TO me.
They also made an attack upon
man who was standing with me
al the time and went 90 far as to
ranaack his pockets No arrests
we're made.
1--WE were standing between
Pliers u and G az the time OF the
assault. and we're creating no dis.
turhauce whatever. | am Al loss
TO understand what provocation the
patrolmen had for molesting ua !"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-01
DEPUTY TREASURER
SEEKS PROMOTION
Benjamin c. Levy Campaign
ing for Republican Nom
nation for Treasurer.

ReniamIn @, Levy. candidate for
the republican nomination for coun.
" treasurer. Ia tho oldest deputy ia
point OF service In tho county treas.
urer'a office. Through all the vicis.
aitudea Of political changes, Mr.
Levy has held hts position aud been
advanced because OF the efficiency
he has shown.
On account OF HIS efficiency. In.
telligence and long service Mr..
Levy has become the best.posted
man on the affairs OF the county
treaAurefa office la Seattle, and II
was on account ~ this fact, togeth,
or with his known honesty, that HIS
friends urged Mr.. Levy to enter the
race
After considerable urging. MFR.
Levy entered the race for the noml.
nation. and has boon Loyalty sup.
ported BY those who know his rec.
ord aud eapabillty. He Ia mem.
Der OF the @. A. r.. aud his com.
radea have Endorsed his candidacy
aud are actively working for him.
Mr. Levy Ia now chief deputy IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-01
YACHT owgNooLYNe H. HeRs.

After one Of the most successful
trips In the history Of tranaPacific
yachting. the yacht Gwendolyne H..
which. true 10 It's name. took sec
ond place IN the recent yacht race
from San Pedro 10 Hilo, Hawaiian
Islands. rs back In Seattle Both
yacht and crew are Just as fresh
as when they started and all hands
are enthusiastic over the Tiny
crafts achievement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-01

drinking fountains. n hls plan II
adopted ] suppose every horse and
dog IN the city will trot about with
a eollapsible bucket fastened 10 his
uoiiar
Fountains are used In every big
city OF the country. and n the water
la running In them constantly they
ARE practically sanitary Besides
they accommodate the dogs. which
the taps would not DO. aud they
save much time In fact. the driver
who - compelled "a descond from
his wagon. draw water from a tap
into a eollapalble bucket aud hold
the bucket mp while tho horse
drinks Is apt "a lot the animal 20
thirsty Installing the fountains
would be a humanitarian move
meni Mullins would not
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-01
GRANGE MYSTERY OF VILLAGE
PARLOR DOUBLE MURDER

.r SHOTS END LIVES OF
sosels STEIN AND AIS
'.ssss AUNT, WHILE hIs
s,sr AND morHsR-lN.LAw
sraNo wlrHour-couto ne
.s,rs NOTE AFTER DEATH.
sanr IN HEApt--wEonlNc
..sx,vrRsARY TRAGEDY.