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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
BRUSH LEAGUE pEnNANr.

Cascade claims the championship
of the Brush League with a perceat-
age of $50. The following is the
standing of those teams playing in
1.-The so-called Brush League. an
unorganized association consisting o.
six teams that have been playing to
gether during the past season:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

The members Of the Rebecca lodge
held one of the most enjoyable social
affairs of the season in the l. o. o
F. hall on last Tuesday evening, II
being the fifty-eighth anniversary o
the lodge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

Harry Davis very pleasantly enter
tanned the senior class of the Man
chester High school at his home on
Monday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

i Tomorrow "wednesday evening al
the Central Opera house will be
presented Jayne Eyre a celebrated
play of Charlotte Bronte's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
|APPoRTloNMENr OF scHe
FUND.

The following is list of the num-
Der of pupils between the age of 8
and p years and apportionment due
to each township and district in the
comfy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

The senior class of the Manches-
ter High school were very pleasantly
entertained at the home of Miss
Lizzie Cook, northwest of this city.
Friday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
SOCIAL.

The w. c. T. U. met at the home
of Mrs. H. C. Haeberle on Iowa
street Friday afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
TALKS on FOREIGN SERVICE.
J. II. TibbItta Says American COnsu1s
Are COmtry's business Agents.

At meeting OF tho Association of
American Government Accountants last
night at the Public Library, J. H I'd
bits. OF the State Department lsctured
on tho foreign service accountants. Hs
told OF the entire foreign system OF laws
and regulations concerning the compen-
stations and expenses Of foreign service.
Mr.. TIbbitts said the American consuls
and representatives are its business
agents over the entire world. and. being
business men. he stated. it IS only nat
lrraI that those who deal with them should
expect them 10 follow business prin-
cples. IN his explanation OF the eX-
penses ana maintenance OF foreign seFv-
ice he showed cases TO prove his state
ments.
he was followed by discussions and
queries by b. F. Harrah, Of the Comp
rrouer OF tho Treasury's Office, and Will
iarn L. Soleau. disbursing officer 81 the
Department OF Commerce and Labor, Mr.
Earrah urged all accountants IN the gov
eminent employ 20 attend the lectures.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library o. Congress-Open 9 :. m. 20 10 D N. on
secular days. from p. M. 20 10 p. N. Sundays
and on certain holidays.
Public MbrlTy-Opeu a. m. 10 2 y m holidays,
H. m. 10 =. "a. Sundays. % .. m.
White H1uss-Open 10 a. m. 70 p NJ
United States Capitol-Open a. no. % 4 80 p. M
State, War. and Navy Departments-Open a. N.
90 p. %. (Thc original Declaration Of Independ
ence IS In tho library at the State DopartmeDt.l
United States 1rcasuTY-Opcn a. N. 10 2 q N.
United States Patent Omco-Opon a. m 70
.. N.
United States Pension Burvap-Open a m to I
p N.
United States Post-ofice-Open a. m. n 2 .. m
Washington City Post-ohice-Open an hours. erhs
Dead Letter Office Is in the city postofac0.)
National B0tonio Gardsus-Open a. N %
?. m.
Fish Commisson-Open a m. TO 80 p N.
Army Medical Museum-Open A. m 20 so p n
National Museum-Open Q a. n 20 & 30 p. n. Tin
Guiding hOlidays)
Agricultural Deportmsnt-oPen a m to ds'
?. M.
Bureau q Engraving and Prnting-open q m
10 20 p,
washington Monument $50 feet in height
Open SO a. N. 70 80 n N elevator runs frcu
g.. m. until ( p. ml
Smithsonian TusttutiOn-ODen g. N. 70 ~
p. m. Including h0lidsysl.
Government Printing 0fioe-Open 10 a n TO
?. m.
Navy Yard-Opon a. m TO $50 .. N.
S0uthworth Cottage 18Th 81. and Prospect ave.
Key Manson-Homc q Francis Scott Key. al
thor o. 1.-THE Star Spanrlcd Banner" Sis NJ stree
northwest. Open daily. except sunday. a n e
$50 p. NJ. Admission free
IL THE SUBURBS.
Geological Park-Open an day.
Rock Creek Bridge and Park.
Chevy Chase and Kensingt0n.
Naval Observatory Open 9 a. n % D. NJ
Mount Vernon THE home and tomb q Washing
to-l-OuCn N n. nj. 10 & . m.
Arlington National Cemetery.
Fort Myer Military Pos
United States soldiers Horns-Oren A. N. 4
sunset.
United States Naval Academy. Annapolis, Nd.
Great Falls Of the Potomac
Cathedral Grounds. TonnallytUVn rOad-Opcn 9 a
NJ To % m
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
EXCURSIONS.

Those who travel for pleasure are not
the only class OF passengers carried by
the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company's boats. Such direct cOnnec-
lions are formed at Norfolk thar bust
ness men find them convenient. and az
the same time can enjoy respite from
the frlsomeness CT continued train travel
steamer connections for New York and
BOSTON as we'll as train connections for
ALI southern cities, are made daily at
Norfolk.
Norfolk and Washington steamers com
pare with regular Ocean-going boats IN
the character ard comp leteness Of their
equipment on the Southland there are
staterooms having private baths. The
dining service is notably satisfactory.
Sailings are made every day IN the year
at 6.45 p. m. from the wharf, foot OF
Seventh street. Most people find the
uptown office I'm tho Bond Building, 20
Fourteenth street, convenient for obtain
ing tickets, reserving staterooms, sc
The steamer st Johns, Of the new line
between this city, Old Point, and Nor
folk. established about a month ago by
the Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat
Company. Is making trips from this city
every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday,
leaving here AT p. m. and arriving at
Norfolk at Z a. III On mo return TRIP
the steamer leaves Norfolk Sunday,
wednesday, and Friday evenings at 4
n M. and arrives at this city at s q. m.
The staterooms on the St. Johns are
steam heated, supplied with running
water, and are equipped with metal
berths and beds. Her saloons are large
and comfortable. and most delightful
trim can be had on her She Is manned
nv able and courteous officers, and no
pains are spared 10 please tho travelling
public. A special feature OF the service
IS Inc week-end trips-rcund trip tickets
good on the steamer leaving here Satur-
Sav afternoon, and returning leave Nor
folix sunday afternoon. being sold for this
trip at s.. This Is a delightful season OF
and numbers are taking advantage OF
these outings to visit tie cities by the
sea.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
OPPOSES DOCTRINAL PRECEPTS.
John b. sIeman Wants Clerical Cog
nfEance of Humnn Iife IncIdents.

Pulpit and pew" We're discussed last
night ct the monthly meeting OF the
brotherhood OF the First Congregational
Church. John p. Sleman, taking the
view Of the layTnan, argued for greater
clerical cognizance OF incidents Of human
life. rather than docuinal precepts.
In anaIyzing the decline OF interest in
tho male element OF the congregation. he
cited tho lack OF activity in church cir
c!es as q potent cause, stating mans ma
tlu>e Graves strenuous work. he claimed,
however, that plenty Of opportunities for
accomplishments exist. and that only
greater ecclesiastical ambition IS neces-
sary 70 develop them.
Rev. c. T. Guthrie. who was 70 have
been the clerical representative, was pre-
vented by illness from attending. Rev
J. p. Sumwalt proved an able substi-
rlte. BE laid stress on the necessity for
financial support OF the pulpit. After
the speakers addresses. tbs question was
discussed informally.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
RIVAL AVIATORS MAY MEET
Thomas F. Walsh Invites Wrights
and CurtiSs to Conference.
Fund Now Totals S47 ,561, with
Prospects OF Raising Necessary
sum IN n Few Days.

Thomas F. Walsh yesterday invited
Wilbur and Orvills Wright and Glen Cur
tiss % attend the conference 10 be held
ia New York next week between the joint
aviation committee rom Washington and
Baltimore and tho Aero Club Of America.
u is Mr.. Walshs claim that the rival
aviators are on the most friendly OF terms
IN spite OF the suit now pending IN which
the wrights are the compliments and
Curtiss the defendant
The invitations were sent out by Mr..
Walsh late yesterday evening. He be-
lleves the inventors win meet the COM
mittee in New York next Tuesday.
IT believe these men," said Mr.. Walsh
last night, "wil. by their cooperation
do much toward booming the project
which We have started. II they can be
persuaded 70 Join our forces. others from
Europe VIII come 20 this country"
The Jolnt committee IS resolved 10 &c
20 New York 80 enveloped in informa-
ton that st will be able to meet any OBJ
jeCtiOns which may be raised by the
Aero Club. To this end. the site com
mittee. headed by Gen. Allen, was asked
yesterday 20 visit all the sites hereto
fore considered and furnish 10 the execu-
tive committee report OF their respec-
tive merits.
The aviation fund still Increases itself
almost without the aid OF the 100 mem
bers OF the financial committee The fol-
lowing subscriptions were received yes
terday: Terminal Taxicab Gonna ny,
800; EIseman Brothers. 800. W. S. Har-
ban. $500; Green Clay Goodloe, SIS; total,
1851.
Charles Howe, secretary Of the finance
committee, said last evening that he ex-
peoted another 500 contribution IN q day
or so, and expressed himself confident
that the $4,000 asked would be raised by
Monday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
OREGONIANS ENTERTAINED.
Second Monthly Meeting of Society
Occasions Pleasure Tor Members.


Residents OF Washington who han from
the State OF FIR and salmon and cultivate
tho memory OF their early associations
as members OF tho Society OF Oregon,
were entertained last evening az the home
Of Mrs T. r. Williams. 402 sixth street
southeast
The event was the second monthly
meeting OF the society this season. and
although less formal than those which
WIN be held later IN the winter. Il was
the occasion Of much pleasure. An I'm
promptu programme Of literature and
music furnished the principal diversion.
Refreshments followed
Those who contributed 10 the entertain
meut were Mrs Ronald Glover, "a songs
and Rotations; Miss Herle Williams. IN
songs and accompaniment; SIrs. Z. r.
Williams. in a recital or the poem Beau
ttful Willamette" Col J. A. Straight. Max
Pracht, L. D. Baldwin. Benjamin Irving
and r c. Glover in "reminiscences Of
oregon experiences. A. NJ Condra pre-
sided.
The next meeting VIII be held at the
home OF Col. J. A Straight, 100 @ street
northeast, Friday. December L.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
INITIAL DANCE GIVEN.
Freshman Class of G. W. Z. Enter
tains nc Arlington Hotel,


The Arlington was the scene OF a bril-
liant college gathering last night. the oo-
casion being the initial dance OF the
freshman class OF George Washington
University. The class had rs their guests
members OF the sophomore. junior. and
senior classes OF the university.
When the United States Soldiers Home
Orchestra. which furnished the dance mu-
sic. played the opening number there were
ninety couples on the door Refresh
ments were served at intermission.
The patrons and patronesses were Pres
ident and Mrs NeedhaIn, Dean Wilbur
and Mrs. Wilbur, Dean Hodgi1ins and
Mrs. Hodglins and Mrs. Garlock.
Those having the dance in charge were
r. T. Frazier. Miss F. c. Garlock. R.
Hospital, c. a. Bundick, r. D. Henry.
Miss D. B. Monroe and Miss c. V. May
field.
officers Of the class are: President,
r. T. Frazier; vice president, Miss p. Q.
Garlock; secretary, r. Hospital; treas
urer c. A. BundlclS
During the evening light refreshments
were served.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

At the American League Park this aft
ernoon the amateur championship OF lie
District and Virginia viii be decided
when the Alexandria Athletic Clsib. three
times champion OF Virginia, win play tbs
Seameu Gunners.
This game WIN prove interesting from
start 20 finish as both team have been
hard az practice for the last week. as
each team expects 70 play a hard ga-ne
for every inch OF ground that Is covered
Coach Beverley, OF the Alexandra Ath-
letic Club. is confident that their spaed
and knowledge OF the game. win make
the husky. Seamen Gunners realize that
they are playing one OF the fastest teams
IN this viciniey, and that they will come
out Of the fray with the long end OF the
score.
Capt Sutherland may not get n tho
game on account OF a slight injury.
The Seamen have been very quIet in
regard to their lineup. but Manager Sic
ford viii put the best team that can be
picked from the 200 men that he has az
the navy yard. as he is anxious 20 de-
feat the A. a. c., as it means much 70
them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
DISMISSED BY LOEB.
Continued from Page One.

introduced him TO Vail as zone Of our
clients" and that Vail told him, IT guess
we can take care II you"
Musica also said that when things got
warm he met Vail by appointment on a
ferryboat. and that Vail told him to get
away as soon as he could Vail at the
time. although not called TO refute Mu-
sica's testimony on the witness stand,
denied that he had ever seen Musica be
fore the trial began.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
LECTURE ON CHINA.

DIR. r. r. Chambers VIII Speak ut
the Y. NJ. @. A. Tomorrow.
Tomorrow afternoon at the Y. NJ. c
A. the condition Of politics, religion, and
morals in the Chinese empire viii be
described by DR.. R. E. Chambers. Of
Canton.
Dr. Chambers has been in China for a
score OF years. most Of the time as secre-
tary Of the Baptist Publication Society
OF the Orient. and is said 70 be one OF
the best informed Americans on Chinese
affairs
For half an hour preceding the adj
dress tho association orchestra will give
a recital and at the conclusion of the
meeting the Bachelors and Life Problem
Clubs will resume their sessions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
CLERKS DEATH UNEXPLAINED
Jury's Verdict Fails to Clear Mystery
of Suuires Shooting.

An inquest az the morgue yesterday in
creased the mystery surrounding the
death OF William c. Squires. sixty-seven
years old, an employe OF the Pension
Office. who was shot and almost instantly
killed while walking through a patch OF
woods az Fifteenth and Adams streets
about Il o'clock on the morning OF sun
day last
IN the verdict Il was stated the man
met his death from a gunshot wound in
the heart, inflicted by persons unknown.
The verdict did not state whether the
shooting was accidental or with intent
to kill Testimony was given to show
that target practice IN the woods has not
been frequent OF late. This fact IS In
direct opposition TO the theory OF the
police that SQuires met his death by ac-
Cident. being killed by person shooting
az a target.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
OFFERS 100000 FOR MILL
Kalamazoo Promoter Wants John
sOn-JefTries Fight.

Kalamazoo. Mich. Nov 1s.-o1ot to be
OutdOne by other cities, Kalamazoo has
come forward with an ofter OF 10000
Tor the Jeffries-Johnson glove fight
w. p. Engleman. secretary or the
Recreation Park Association and the
man who Is responsible for Kalamazoo's
success as a member Of the Grand CIR
cult. this morning wired bona tide bld
OF $4,000 70 New York.
There are 10 strings 70 the terms. Ths
purse Of $4,000 Is 10 be put I'd for forty
rounds or more. One-third Interest On
the fight pictures also Is asked.
A certified check for $3.50 was seotseo-
day 20 Robert Murphy, OF New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
CALLS POISONING A JOKE.
steamhtter Says He Did Not Drink
Acid, but syphOn Is Used.


'1t was just a joke. didn't swallow
any poison, and I have no desire to die
said Frederick Lippard. thirty-two years
old. a steamfitter, who was removed to
Casualty Hospital last night for cyanide
OF potassium poisoning thought to have
been with suicidal intent
Hppard lives with his mother. Mrs.
Ella Lippard, at 50S I street northwest.
About . O'Clock last night he retired to
his room and went TO bed. Shortly after
he called to his mother. saying he had
taken poison. An ambulance was sum-
moned and Jppard was removed 10 the
hospital
Despite the mans declarations to physi-
clans, e. syphon was used 90 relieve his
stomach. He will recover The police saw
the man has recently been III and
respondent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
RAISE FUND FOR PATIENTS.

Ladies' Auxiliary of StRrmont sana-
forum Aids I'm TubercuIOHfs Cure.
Battling against 'the great white
plague IN an effort 70 aid those suf-
ferinE from tuberculosis, the Starmont
Auxiliary OF the Starmont Sanatorium. OF
Washington Grove. Nd. gave a lunch
at noon yesterday IN the old Masonic
Temple, Ninth and F streets northwest.
and an Ia carte dinner last night. to
raise funds for this object.
In connection with the lunch and din
ner there IS a bazaar. with many useful
things
Mrs. A. P. Clark. IT., IS president OF
the auxiliary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
SUNG IN OLD-TTME STYLE.
ladies' Ala Society Gives Concert q

Ladies' Ala Society Gives Concert at
Church Of Our Father.
The Church OF Our Father was the
scene Of Create Concerto" given az
ter the "auld tyne fashun," by the La
dies Aid Society last night
The entertainers were drawn from the
church membership. and everything was
in colonial style. "Annie Laurie" Doth
You Love Me, Sister Ruth" Last Rose
Of Summer" and Aud Lang Syne" were
sung after the fashion Of long ago. while
the instrumental music was furnished bv
the ollen harp.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
WASHINGTON RAILWAY RELIEF Asso.
SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE
DISTRICT LEAGUE
To play Georgetown Props.

Manager John D. Keane, OF the Bust
ness High School second basketball team.
announces that his quintet will play the
Georgetown Props in the Georgetown
gymnasium at $3.50 o'clock next Tuesday
afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
NO MORE PROMISES
OF IMMUNITY MADE
TO GET FRAUD FACTS

In making known the extent Of dismis-
sails and reductions IN the personnel of
the New York custom-hOuso yesterday,
Secretary OF the Treasury AIacVeagh said
that when he was in New York last Mon
day he was given assurances by the
Federal officers concerned that there
would not be any more promises 20 re-
tain dishonest custom house employees on
the Federal pay roll IN consideration or
confessions from them duplicating other
persons in the frauds against the reve-
nues.
In making this statement Of the aban-
donment Of the system OF not only grant
ing immunity from criminal prosecution
TO dishonest custom-h0use employees. but
promising to keep them IN the service OF
which they proved unworthy. Mr.. Mac
Veagh added that the dlscontinuance was
due TO the fact. so he was told. that fur
Their promises OF that character were not
necessary.
Mr.. MacVeagh did not commit himself
as TO whether he had objected 70 grant
ing such radical leniency 70 dishonest Of
hcials Of the government.
Another thing that Mr.. MacVeagh told.
in answer TO question. was that the
three assistant weighers whose confes-
sions were used as evidence against
Philip Musica. tho cheese importer who
pleaded guilty 70 bribing government en-
ployes. were not included IN tho list OF
men whose dismissal from the New York
custom-house was announced yesterday
| by Collector Loeb. Neither had they
been reduced IN salary. Mr.. Afacveagh
said. Their status. ne explained. was un-
disturbed
Mr.. Macveagh said that he was not
able 20 give the exact number Of dis
missals which were in addition 10 those
set forth en- a statement he issued. but
his recollection was that they were about
twenty
The total number OF dlsmissals since
Mr.. MacVeagh qualified as Secretary OF
the Treasury up 20 yesterday. as given
IN the statement. was 104. making a total
OF about 124 with the addition az those
dismissals executed Yesterday.
The Treasury Department-that IS. SEQ
rotary acVeagh-decllned 20 make pub
lie the names OF any OF those dropped
from the service. except that OF James F.
T0il who was IN charge Of the weighers
who confessed 90 having been bribed
The Secretary approved last night the
abolition OF the office OF acting deputy
surveyor, which has been flled by James
+. Vail at G salary OF 5000 per annuu-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

telephoned TO The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
EDUCATIONAL.
ESPERANTO.

Prof A. Christsn vii sturt two classcI for Esper.
Rnto on TUESDAY. ed. at ?, N and 2. m
Room %. GoorEu Washington University. 18th and u
Ets Complote courSo In four lessons g. Pupils a.
schoos half FEE Tert-book. ST. ~ sBs2s
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
POLICE OPPOSED
TO PROPOSED PLAN
81 al. Sylvester Thinks Force
Cannot Censor Football.
CALLS IDEA IMPRACTICABLE

Chief of Police Sees No Virtue in
Corporation COunsepS scheme 20
Eliminate Football Accidents--Ath-
Iete Takes Opposite View-Dr. Tin
dali Urges Change I'm Rules.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-29

Boston, Mass, Dec. 29.-Neon, a
newly discdNered gas. is the cause
of the aurora borealis. according to
a statement made yesterday by DR..
W. L. Dudley, head of the depart
ment of chemistry at Vanderbilt un-
iversity of Nashville, Tenn, before
the division of physical and inor-
ganic chemists of the American AS
sociation for the Advancement of
Science.
Dr. Dudley showed what he claim
ed to be the only sample of neon in
this country. 1t requires more than
100 tons of air to get pint of neon.
} DR.. Dudley has discovered that the
friction of neon against mercury in
a Crooke's tube produces a yellow
light and when held near a wire
less coil Hertzain waves illuminate
the gas.
DR.. Dudley's conclusions are that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-29
EXPORTING DAYS
NEARING AN END
High Prices for Farm Products
Have Come to Stay" Says
Champ Clark.

WASH ton, D. c., Dec. %
The present high prices for farm
products have come to stay; the rural
population is playing out; the present
census. if it classes the unincorporated
villages as towns, will show between
50 and 65 per cent Of population living
in towns, declared Champ Clark in
the house yesterday. AT the present
rate. in 20 years, the United States
will cease to be an exporting nation,
for agricultural products, except as to
cotton.
One of the principal causes of the
high prices of farm products is the
world movement Of people toward the
towns and cities. while a few people
in towns and cities have gardens 8 d
raise chickens and occasionally pfss,
practically the entire town ann city
population are nonproducers of any
thing to eat but are consumers only.
For the first time Argentina last
year beat US in exporting corn. and
Argentina and Brazil are now fighting
to take the frozen meat trade from us 50