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Imperial Valley press., 1909-08-21

BOLTON INTER- URBAN RAILWAY
 Effective April 1e, 1909.
 WESTBOUND. No. 1 leave Holtville. FOO a. m. No. leave Holtville. .....N. I 80 D. m NO. leave Holtville. $40 D. m
 EASTBOUND. No. 2 leave Ell Centro. ......... S:35 a. m. No. 4 leave Fl Centro. ........ .12:35 p. m No. leave El Centro. ......... 6:05 p. m Trains Nos. 1 and 2 do not run on Sundays.
 Baggage will be carried on Trains Nos. 1 and 9 only.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
WEATHER CONDITIONS.


Washington. Sunday. Oct H. 1908 2. N.
The Western disturbance has been forced south
ward b the southern portion u the Rocky Noun
tain region but a shallow depression extends north
eastward the Middle States. As a result Of
these conditions rains have fallen IN the Lower
Ohio and Lower Missouri valleys and on the eastern
slope q the Rockies
tropical disturbance noted this morning
south Of Porto Rico, moving westward.
The temperature is falling IN the far West. while
hut litue change has occurred in Eastern and Mid
de districts
As the Western disturbance advances eastward
rains will occur on Monday in the Ohio valley and
the Great Lake region. by Monday night in the
Middle Atlantic States. and Tuesday in the
North Atlantic States Some precipitation is also
indicated for the southern Rocky Mountain region
and the Southeastern SLOPE
Ths Temperature vii nsa slowly on Monday IN
tho Middle Atlantic States. Colder weather VIII
oTeTsTread the Lower Mississippi Valley and the
West Gulf region and adjoining districts The
temperature will begin to Tise, however in the far
Northwest,
The winds along the New England coast win he
moderate westerly; the Middle and South At
lantic coasts light variable ON the East Gulf coast
light easterly; on the West Gulf coast moderate
southeast to south; the Lower Lakes moderate
variable shifting 70 eastoTly; on the Upper Lakes
variable. mostly Moderate TO brisk Dortherly.
Steamers departing Monday for European ports
win have light variable winds with partly overcast
weather. 20 the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
MACCABEES END SESSION.
Third Annual Convention OF District
Tents AdJOurns with banquet.

Third Annual Convention Of District
Tents AdJOurns with banquet.
The Maccabees in the District of Co
lumbia met in their third annual conven-
ton at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday
evening and concluded their adjourned
session Friday evening with a banquet
The convention was composed OF dele
gates from the various tents in this Dis
trict and a representative from the Su-
preme Tent in the person OF c. c. Sho-
walter, state commander Of West Vir-
ginia
Much business OF interest 10 Maccabees
IN this city came before the convention
and received its attention. and among the
important matters transacted were the
following: Provision for the establishment
in this city Of a press bureau; a Macca-
beean employment bureau; an immediate
relief association; home for inflrm Mac
cabees, and a standing committee on the
history OF the order In this district.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were installed by Deputy Supreme
Commander. Sir knight c. c. Showalter.
Past district commander, Sir Knight II.
T. Crouch district commander. Sir
knight ID. w. Gall; lieutenant district
commander, Sir knight Louis Lowe: dis
trict record keeper, Sir Knight Burton T..
Doyle; district chaplain. Sir Knight
George w. Kries district physician. Sir
Knight 3. II. Smart, NJ. D.; district ser
geant, Sir Knight Ernest w. Shoots; dis
trlet master-at-arms, Sir Knight Thomas
L. Smith; district first master Of the
guard. Sir knight L. A. Parker; district
second master Of the guard, Sir Knight
R z. Estep; district sentinel, Sir knight
Z. d. Thompson, n. D.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
GIVES TALK ON MISSIONS.
Rev. Mr.. Haywood Speaks of work
in Porto Rico.

Rev Benjamin S. Haywood, superin-
tendent Of the Methodist Episcopal Mis-
sions of Porto Rico, preached at Foundry
NJ. f. Church last night on the work ac-
complished since American acquisition Of
the island.
I'VE have already 30 congregations
under our care, with headquarters at San
Juan" said Mr.. Haywood. "Our FIVE
years work have been more successful
than we had expected. Already the de-
mand for increased efforts are so great
we cannot raise sufficient money to meet
them"
Since his arrival in this country Mr.
Haywood has succeeded in obtaining a
gift of $4,000 for new and complete in
dustrial school and training institution at
Matilie, Porto Rico, besides other smaller
subscriptions for the maintenance Of
teachers and mission. Already the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church owns $4,000 worth
Of property in Porto Rica, and under
his personal direction, Rev Mr.. Hay
wood has an active ministry of more
than fifty. besides thirteen American mis-
sions. These missions are making a spec
ialty of shoots and orphanages, and lately
have taken up medical work, having al
ready two dispensaries
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
MILLER TAKES OFFICE TO-DAY
Becomes Chief Of the Division Of Fal
Eastern Affairs.
VIII BE Assisted by Messrs. Williama
and HeIntzIemRn, Each Familiar
with the Chinese Situation.

Ransford s. Miller. jr.. former Japan
csc secretary and interpreter at the
American Embassy at Tokyo. who was
recently appointed chief OF the division
OF far eastern affairs OF the State De-
partment. will assume his new duties to-
day.
Mr.. Miller has been In the diplomatic
service since February. 1885. when he
was appointed acting interpreter to the
American Legation at Tokyo. On July
p, 1906 he was promoted to be Japan
csc secretary and interpreter there.
Mr.. Miller will have two assistants,
Edward T. Williams, former consul gen
eral at Tientsin, and Percival Heintzle-
man, former consul at Chungking.
Mr.. Williams was appointed to the
consular service In 1895 when he was
made interpreter 10 the American con-
sulate at Shanghai One year later he
was appointed vice consul at Shanghai
which post he resigned on November ],
1893 On account Of his ability to speak
Chinese. and his familiarity with ORR
entail politics, he was MADE Chinese sec
rotary OF the American Legation at
Pel1in on February %, 1901. He became
consul general at Tientsin on March TO-
1905
Mr.. Heintzleman has been in the con-
sular service since 1902. when he was
appointed a student interpreter IN China.
Later he was appointed deputy consul
general at Canton, and deputy consul at
Dalny. He served in the far Eastern
division from June. 1907 10 September,
1905. when he was appointed consul at
Chungking.
Mr.. Williams Is now on HIS way TO
Washington, anr will take up HIS new
duty about NOvenber J.
Mr.. Heintzlem&H has been acting chief
Of the Eastern aJyision since Edward c.
Baker, the former chief OF the division.
was appointed consul at Anuung.
On account Of The important political
questions which are expected to develop
in the Orient within the next few years,
Secretary Of state Knox has devoted
much care in selecting his advisers upon
questions Of Oriental politics. Mr.. Miller
is an expert upon Japanese affairs. Mr..
Williams and Mr.. Heintzleman are IA
mniar with the Chinese situation.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
GIRL HISTORICAL In CHURCH
Miss Deborah Digges Becomes VIC
lent at Vespers.
Led from 81. AIoysius' Auditorium
I'm Serious Condition, Young
Woman Receivers.

While attending vespers last night In
st. Aloysius' Catholic Church. Miss Deb
orah Digges, eighteen years old, became
hysterical. and grew so violent it was
necessary 10 carry her. from the church.
She was removed in an ambulance TO
Casualty Hospital, where It is said her
sudden illness was due to nervousness,
caused by the impressiveness Of the re-
ligious ceremonies.
Miss Digges lives at Davidsonville. near
Annapolis. Nd. and is visitor in Wash
ington. stopping with Miss Alice Camalier
at the home OF her father John V. Cam
alier, POI t street northeast. In company
with Miss Camalier and her brother.
Charles Camalier. Miss Digges went to
ST. Aloysius for vespers. The young
woman is convalescing from a serious
illness. and has been out Of the hospital
for only few weeks.
The trio occupied a pew near the center
of the auditorium until the services were
nearly concluded. when Miss Digges said
she felt faint. Camalier suggested leav-
ing the church at once, believing the
young woman would recover II she went
out in the fresh air in the street
i do not feel strong enough 20 walk, -
whispered Miss Digges, and her compan-
ions noticed she was pale and apparently
on the verge OF fainting. Suddenly Miss
Digges began to sob. and then broke out
In hysterical laughter. Camalier placed
his arm about the girls waist and half
carried, half led her from the pew TO
the aisle The disturbance caused slight
confusion among the worshipers.
Miss Digges was given stimulants at
the hospital and partly recovered. She
was hysterical until several minutes after
reaching the hospital but physicians sue
ceeded I'm quieting her, and at a late hour
It was said she was sleeping. Miss Ca
mailer remained at the hospital with her
friend
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
TWO MEN DISAPPEAR.
Paul Lem and Benjamin p. Lee
Sought by the Police.

The police have been asked to look for
two men who have been missing since
Saturday morning last. and whose dis
appearance has mystlhed friends and rel
atlves
They are Paul Lem, engineer az
Georgetown University Hospital and
Benjamin p. Lee. Of Cottage HID north
east. Lem left the hospital about 9
O'Clock Saturday morning. saying he was
going downtown, ana would return in a
few hours. SO Ear as has been learned,
he has not been seen since Lee left
home without announcing his destina-
ton, the police say, and no word has
been received from him
Lem Is thirty-six years old, five feet
nine inches in height; weight $50 pounds.
has smooth face and wore q gray coat
and vest and blue trousers when he dis
appeared.
Lee Is thirty-four years old, FIVE feet
eleven Inches tall; weighs $50 pounds,
has dark complexion, and small dark
mustachei has scar on chin, and wore a
gray mixed sack suit. black derby. low
tan shoes, and carried a gold watch
and chain when he left home.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18

If last nights attendance and enthusi-
asm at the opening concert OF the
Saengerbund is an indication of the in
terest which the concerts Of this organi-
zation has aroused among the concert
going public Of this city, it is but fair
TO state that Washington may soon be
classed as Americas musical city. in the
same sense as Vienna is Austria's mu-
steal center, or Berlin that OF Germany
There were three numbers on last
nights programme which by reason of
their perfect presentations scored sue
cess. They were barytone solos, 'Das
Kraut Vergessenheit," by V. Fielitz;
''Wanderlied," by Schumann. and Aus
der Jugendzeit," and were sung by Otto
Luebkert. whose Interpretation and tech
nlque were perfect
The other feature. also a masterpiece
in its line. was the piano solo "Hoch-
zeitsmarsch und Elfenreigen," by Mendels-
sOhn-Liszt. rendered by S. Monroe
Fabian. Anton Kaspar's presentation of
Sarasates "Mlgnon Phantasy" was en-
chantingly beautiful. Mr.. Kaspar was
obliged 10 respond with four encores.
Responded TO Encore.
Leoncavallo's aria from II Pagliaccr'
was sung by R p Backing in mastery
style, and he responded to an encore.
The Saengerbund chorus, under the d.
rection OF Prof Xander. sang Kreutzer' s
impressive "Schaefer's Sonntagslfed"
with fine effect, all parts harmonizing
beautifully. For a second number the
chorus sang Goetz's 20 Schoene Zeit."
Mrs Walter L Hilton and Mrs Louise
Carson-Till also contributed numbers.
The Ladies' Society Of the Arion Ge-
sangverein VIII entertain It's members
and friends az ball and dramatic pro-
duction at old Masonic Temple tonight.
The cast OF the one-act sketch which
viii be presented consists OF Miss
Eleanor SchwarZ. Mrs. J. Slice, and Miss
Anna Schwarz This will be followed
by polar drill" by the Snow Babies. -
consisting OF the Misses Pauline Holer,
Adele Wassmann. Anna Weber. Anna
Bagelmann, Anna Schwarz, Lillian Groh-
mann. Martha Krumke. Sophie Bruegger,
Ethel Ranke. Lille Weber, Dora Wass-
mann. Eleanor Schwarz. and Elsa
Schwarz The performance will close
with a dance.
The members OF the Columbia Turn
verein made a walking tour from their
hall. SIS NJ street to Great Falls and
back yesterday. The committee in charge
Of the German language school has an
nounced that after November l no more
applications 20 the school can be con-
sidered. on account OF the classes being
overcrOwded
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
ORDER GIVES DINNER
District Lodge, Birth Abra-
ham, Observes Anniversary.
PATRIOTISM IS THE KEYNOTE
Speakers Refer to the American
Flag ns Holy and nm Emblem that
Must Be Preserved-Must Sacrifice
Lives for Its Protection Society
Organized Ten Years Ago.

Members Of District OF Columbia Lodge,
No. %. Independent order OF Birth
Abraham. 20 the number OF 100, gathered
last evening in old Masonic Temple TO
celebrate. with a banquet and speech
making. the tenth anniversary OF the or
ganization of he society.
After invocation By Rabbi G. Silver
stone, L. S Gtttlieb, who acted as toast
master, delivered the address Of well
come. He remarked that District OF
Columbia Lodge was organized ten years
ago for the mutual protection and bene-
ut OF members. and the steady increase
in membership and devoted loyalty OF
those who belong testify 10 the manner
in which the original aim has been at
tanned.
Assignment of TOasts.
Toasts were assigned as follows:
Unity" Ezekiel Leavitt. For the honor
Of Israel" Rev. Louis Egelson; address,
I. Appelstein, first president; Our lodge. a."
District Deputy A. y Roberts; address.
NJ Garhnkle; sweet charity" b Hoffen-
berg; ITO our brothers and sisters" /.
s. Gotuieb.
H. Fienberg. field secretary OF the
Jewish Consumptive Relief Society. Den
yer, Colo, was present az the repre-
sentative Of that organization. II was
expected that Leon Sanders and Jacob
Schoen, both Of New York, grand mas
ter and grand secretary, respectively
Of the Grand Lodge Of the United
States. would be present, but they were
prevented from coming. Letters Of re-
gret from them were read by Distric;
Deputy Roberts
In his response TO the sentiment, Uni
ty." Mr.. Leavitt emphasized the thought
that the members Of District OF Celum-
bia Lodge are patriots and live the lie
OF Americans in the land Of their new
birth. However. America can never be-
come a melting pot for the Jewish ma
ton. Referring to the part the Jewish
people took in the Spanish-American
war, the speaker said they must show
they are patriotic. and. II necessary,
lay down their lives for the country
whose flag must be kept holy.
Sang n Jewish Song.
A. Leibsohn sang a Jewish song writ
ten by Mr. Leavitt.
The committee on arrangements. which
is entitled to hearty congratulations re-
ceived upon the success 81 the celebra-
ton, was composed Of 7. Appelstein, NJ,
S. Johnson, Joseph Katz, l.. Berlinsky,
S. Lowenthal. n Krupsaw, S. r. Blank,
L. S Gottlieb. S Goldberg, L. Finger. NJ.
Norris p. Harrison, B. HOffenberg, s.
w Myers. NJ Karmei. NJ. Becker. l.
Siegel. A. Kershenbaum NJ Garhnkle.
7. Robinson, J. Ourisman, B. Nientz. B.
HUT. A n, Roberts, I. Friedman, and
II. Weinberg
The officers Of the lodge are: District
deputy, A n. Roberts; president, NJ. Car
finkle; vice president, NJ. s. Johnson: re-
cording secretary, L. Robinson: financial
secretary, J. Katz; treasurer. ]. Kereos.
outside guardian l. Pellman; inside
guardian, S Goldberg; conductor. NJ.
Morris; trustees, L. Berlinsl5y, Jacob
Levy, and 5. LOwenthaL
A flashlight picture Of the assemblage
was made.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18

A negro. clad in the garb of a minister
OF the gospel. snatched package Of car
tickets worth S425 from Conductor Stan
ley Winstead at Fourteenth and u streets
northwest about o'clock last night and
escaped.
The thief operated so rapidly that he
caught Winstead Off his guard, and be-
fore the conductor could attract attention
by calling for help the negro was dis
appearing Policeman Smith. stationed
at the crossing, gave chase, but did
not catch sight Of the thief.
Winstead described the negro TO the
police. and search Is being made for
the culprit Lieut.. James Hartley. night
CHIEF OF the Central office, detailed De-
tectives Cox and Berman 10 the case.
and a secret investigation was begun.
Winstead is conductor on car H. OF the
Capital Traction Company. The robbery
occurred while the car was running north
IN Fourteenth street. The conductor stood
on the rear platform as the car slowed
down FOR the stop before crossing L
street. More than half a hundred pas
sengers were in the car. and the majority
arose from their seats 10 leave at the
transfer station.
SILK Hat and Caters.
The negro was among those who stood
inside awaiting TO alight. He wore a silk
hat frock coat, patent-leather shoes with
CATERS, tan gloves, and carried a cane.
He moved slowly with the crowd toward
the rear platform. A score Of persons
were standing in the street waiting to
board the car. The last passenger had
alighted, except the negro, who stood on
the platform beside the conductor as
though celebrating whether to leave or
remain on the car
s'Golng TO get OFF, inquired Winstead
of the negro.
The negro did not reply, but pushed
against the conductor. showing him into
a corner There was a short struggle,
and Wlnstead felt the negro pull some
thing from his pocket. The next second
the man turned. jumped from the car
among the thrOng OF excited men and
women who had witnessed the scufile and
started running. Winstead felt the pocket
Of his coat where he kept car tickets,
and found he had been robbed.
Makes Clean Getaway.
Stop. thiefr he shouted. pointing in
the direction OF the negro. who was run
ming toward Wallach street.
Policeman Smith, who had seen the
negro leave the car. ran up to Wlnstead
and asked what had happened
He stole a bundle of tickets from my
pocket" said the conductor, and Smith
started in pursuit.
The negro. had turned east in Wallach
street and when Smith started after
him. had disappeared. The policeman
followed in the direction taken by the
thief but failed TO see him. Bicycle
Policeman Garrett was informed OF the
theft a few minutes later and he also
gave chase, but the negro had gained a
lead which enabled him to escape
Police Of the Eighth precinct were mott
fed. and sent out a general alarm. The
negro is twenty or twenty-five years old.
five feet six or seven inches tall and
heavily built
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
TELLS OF CONVENTION.
Rev. DIR. Power Describes Gathering
of Disciples of Christ.

Rev. DR.. Frederick D. Power, in his
sermon at the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church yesterday morning. gave an &C
count Of the great centennial convention
Of the Disciples Of Christ, held in Pitts
burg last week
He described the monster meeting. tell
ing of the great missionary conventions
OF the Woman's Missionary Society and
the foreign and home missionary sOcie-
ties. as well as the great centennial serv-
Ices Of Saturday. when five great meet
ings were held simultaneously. Yester-
day communion service was held in
Forbes Field. where the ball games were
played.
Speaking Of the city. Dr. Power said
II was in reality founded by Washing
ton, who, in 1753 established a fort at
the junction Of the Monongahela and Al
legheny rivers He told OF the eitys won
derful Industrial enterprises.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
Closes Successful mission.

The mems mission at the Shrine Of the
Sacred Heart closed last evening with
special service at 1880 o'clock. Rev. Will
lam Ennis. s. j.. preached at the II
o'clock mass and at the closing service
last night, his theme in the evening be-
ing Christian manhood" The mission
closed with the bestowal OF the papaI
blessing. Father Ennis leaves Washing
ton this morning to give q two weeks
mission in New Jersey.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
pENFIELD FOR CONGRESS.
Son of Late Solicitor Doomed in
Indiana District.

Son of Late Solicitor Doomed in
Indiana District.
The Republicans Of four Congressional
districts of Indiana are looking toward
Washington. according to recent report,
for material for Congress. 3. F. Harper,
of Fort Wayne, auditor of the War De-
partment, is favored as a Congressional
candidate by Twelfth district Republic
cans. and a boom has been started for
Walter Penheld. son OF the late Judge
w. L. Penheld, who was for some years
solicitor for the state Department. Wal
ter Penfield is especially well known in
Washington, and is now practicing law
here. He maintains his voting residence,
however at Auburn, Ind. He has a
strong following, but has not yet indi-
Gated his willingness to enter the race.
Charles McGOnagle deputy auditor FOR
the Post-office Department, and whose
home is at Muncie. Ind, Is talked Of as
a Republican candidate in the Eighth
district.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
Dominican Priests Pre.Ide.

Forty hours devotion began at st.
Dominic's Church yesterday at the ii
o'clock mass. The officiating clergy Mt
the solemn high mass were Dominican
priests from the Immaculate Conception
College, Catholic University. The mass
was followed by the chanting OF the
Litany by the clergy and procession by
the children OF the parish. This morn
ing the missa pro pace viii be sung at
s O'Clock. and the ceremonies VIII close
with solemn mass by the prior, Rev. T..
p. O'Rourke, tomorrow at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18

A series Of revival meetings, which will
continue throughout the week, was opened
last night at Gorsuch NJ. E. Church by
Evangelist w. p. Laumaster, OF Dan
Vile. Pa. Services VIII begin every even
ing at o'clock. Pew. Mr.. LaumasteI
has mapped out an attractive programme
for the week. and in his sermons viii dea,
with the various phases OF the Christian
religion. Last night he spoke upon the
recent attacks from various quarters
upon Christianity
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
Local Temperature.

Midnight. %: 2 a. n A:4a m, G:sa m. IS,
A. m. a. 10 a. m, 81: u noon. g; D. m. IS;
?. m, IS; p m. S.; .. m. a.: 10 D m, AZ
Maximum 81 minimum So
Relative humidity--s a. NJ. 81 ?. m. s. Rain
fan IS p m. 20 s p M. O. HOu1s Of sunshine. 6.3.
Per cent o. possible sunshine 81.
Temperature same date last year-Maximum, Sc;
minimum
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
OUTING GIVEN ON RIVER.
Steamer Manchester Makes Special
Trip for ExcursiOnIsts.

The steamer Charles Manchester carried
an unusually large crowd on her special
trip down the river yesterday afternoon.
Many persons turned out 20 enjoy the
fall scenery on both banks Of the Potomac
as far as Marshall Hall, where the ex-
cursionists spent few hours.
On the boat and on the grounds at
Marshall Hall everything was arranged
for the comfort of the excursfOnists.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18

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ington Herald scattered all over the city.
but If none Is conveniently located for
you, your ad. viii be accepted over the
phone at the regular rate.
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telephone an advertisement TO The Wash
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at cent a word
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide. lO5l A. m. and 1851 n m
Low tide 4a6 a. m and 4 IS ?. N.
Tomorrow-High tide. II IA a. m and IL D. m
Low tide, SD a. N. and Sis 2. m.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-18

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
hrTrera Ferry, W: Va, oct. H-Potomac clea
and Shenandoah muddy