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The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-09
FINGERS CONVICT .4iN
Two Mutilated Dieits Send Mn to Penltentiary Charged With
 Burning Store.

California, Mo, Dec. 9.-Two badly mutilated fingers found in the ruins of a burned store at Tipton, Mo, nine months ago caused the conviction of Gustave F. Steinkraus in court here on charge of arson. He was sen tenced to serve two years in the pen Itentiary.
 h March of this year store con- dueted by Steinkraus and David Greer was burned Suspicion that the fire was of incendiary origin was not aroused until detectives employed by Rn insurance company found two mu- tlated fingers in the ruins. An in vestigation followed and it was ascer tained that on the night of the fire Greer had been injured and lost two fingers
 The arrest of the two men fol- lowed Greer also is charged with arson k
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-09
HELD ON SPINDLE CHARGE
Arrested on Complaint of Ger man Government.

New York Dec. 9-John Don Girl olo Jose de Elorduy. a citizen of the United States, who says he has a wife and a twelve year old daughter in Cal iforuia. was arrested on complaint of the German government. He is charged with having swindled Otto Koch. court jeweler of Frankfort-on- Main, out of jewelry to the value of aho 1t $40,000. The police say they recovered about slo,oOo worth of the goods.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-09
HoIdup Gets Steak.

Joliet H., Dec. 9.-"Hold up your hands," commanded a hard voice, and give me all you have got A revolver swung before Richard Wolf ogle's face while he was on his way home. Wofogle handed over a pack age he carried. The bandit seized it and ran. Wofogle watched his sup per, a pound of beefsteak, disappear in the darkness, and then went back to the market and bought another pound.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-09
INJURED ON INTERURBAN
Passengers Severely Jolted When EIectrics on Illinois Traction
 system Meet.

Springfield, H., Dec. 9.-Eighteen persons were hurt in rear end col lision on the Illinois Traction system when a passenger car leaving this city for Danville struck the rear car of a freight train bound for Peoria which was standing on the main track near Starnes, a short distance east of this city. taking telephone orders.
 Edwardsville. H., Dec. 9.-The dis patching booth of the Illinois Trac- ton system in Edwardsville was torn to pieces by a freight wreck.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-09
suItsn's Fortune Goes to Turkey.

Leipzig, Dec. 9.-The suit instituted by representatives of the Turkish gov ernment against the Reichsbank to compel that institution to surrender s4,500, 900 which it has on deposit to the credit of the deposed sultan, Ab- dul Hamid, came before the imperial Reichsbank must pay the money as demanded.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-09

N i've Pounds Weight of Twins. ana lork, Dec. 9.-Twins. n hoy betn sHl weighing only five pounds Ieom 'Tn V, 'hem' were born here to Mrs
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-09
STEAMER BLACKBURN GOES DOWN OF COAST OF
 ENGLAND.
IN COLLISION WITH BOOK
Nearly Forty Persons Reported Lost Disaster Occurs in Darkness and With High Seas
 Running.

London, Dec. 9.-The British steam CT Rock ramnled and sank the British steamer Blackburn off Sheringham, and thirty-nine persons are reported to be missing.
 Many of the passengers and crew of the Blackburn had narrow escapes. The Blackburn went down so swiftly that practically all on board were forced to jump. Seventeen persons were picked up by the Rocks boats
 There were fifty-six persons aboard the lost steamer, thirty-nine of whom are still unaccounted for. The first report said that the seventeen rescued were picked UT by the Rock, but later advices say that they landed at Tar mouth In the Blackburn's boat, and that the captain was among them. There were twenty-nins passengers and twenty-seven officers and crew.
 Sheringham is a coast town in Nor folk.
 Crash in Darkness.
 According to word received in the darkness of early morning both steam CTS were going at fair rate of speed. A high sea was running at he time
 The rescued passengers told thrill ing accounts of the disaster. Prac- tically all the passengers were asleep in their berths when they were aroused by -jarring, griEding "ose.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
WAGNER WANTS AUTOENGINE
Fire Chief Would Save Horses in
Long Runs.
Department Has Had Urgent Need
for Up-to-date Motor Machine
for some Time.

Claiming that the District fire depart
ment VIII De 6Testly improved by che
addition of an automobile fire engine,
Chief Wagner proposes TO add an engine
OF that kind to his forces next season. Il
agreeable 20 the Commissioners. II has
been several years since the agitation
for an auto engine was started. and now
along comes the appropriation for new
vehicle. and II is not specified Just what
kind Of a machine it should be
Since ii is regarded as quite possible 70
get one OF the motor variety for the 81 500
available, Chief Wagner has appealed 20
the Commissioners to know II It viii be
permissible. They have referred the mat
ter 20 the Comptroller OF the Treasury.
requesting a decision in the matter. If
granted permission. the chief proposes 10
give the District a modern, up-tO-date
machine as soon as possible. which should
improve the service very much. II. on
the other hand. it is decided that an auto
engine cannot be bought, the depar tnent
will have to be satisfied with another Of
the present style engines.
The FIRE department has for long time
had urgent need of a machine OF the
motor variety TO answer calls coming
from q distance, as It often happens that
| horses, after running a long distance 70
answer these alarms, are completely
/ tagged out and II certainly contributes
much to their early retirement,
Chief Wagner is also to have a private
automobile Ia which to answer alarms
/ instead OF his well-known fire buggy.
This machine will made TO order for the
chief after his own plans. and bids VIII
/ be opened for the construction OF il
about July /. and the manufacturers will
be given ninety days to deliver the We
| hicle.
In addition TO carrying the chief 10 the
| fires, it Will be a miniature fre-hghteI
In itself, carrying, as II will, several fire
extinguisheTs Of the smaller order. he
hopes in this way TO prevent small blazes
from gaining great Roadway before thC
arrival OF the machines.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
HILLER'S DEFENSE IS BEGUN
Brother of Alleged Embezzler Tells
of Cashing Checks.
Receiver of Defunct Building Assoc
citation Ayers He Has Searched
for Books without Success.

The presentation Of evidence for the
defense IN the case OF ]. Barton Miller.
former secretary-treasurer of the First
Cooperative Building Association or
Georgetown. who is alleged TO have en-
bezzled about $4,000 of its funds, was
begun yesterday.
]. Donald Miller, a brother OF the de-
PENDANT, who. for number OF years, was
employed as clerk by the association, tes-
tilted concerning the claim that the asso-
citation cashed great numbers OF checks
for it's directors and shareholders, these
payments being made almost invariably
from the cash drawer.
William Z Ambrose receiver for the
association, a witness for the govern
ment, testified that ne had searched for
months for the associations books. but
that he had not been able 10 find trace
of the missing records.
Attorneys Davis and Laskey, for the
defense. produced a certified copy OF the
articles OF Incorporation OF the Miller
Shoemaker Company. organized in 1901
BIZ ]. Barton Miller and Isaac Shoemaker
and others. Many OF the checks OF the
association were offered in evidence by
the defense to show that payments were
made to stockholders in the manner tes-
titled by Donald Miller, brother of the
defendant
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11

Baltimore win hang UP q prize for an
aero flight from that city TO the National
Capital and return. and already negotia-
lions are under way for securing en-
trants for the event.
Col. Jerome II. Joyce, head OF the Bal
timore aero organization. states that he
has communicated with Glenn H. Curtiss
and the Wright brothers. outlining ten
tative contest, and is daily expecting re-
plies.
He has placed the matter before the
trade and business organizations or the
Monumental City, and says he feels as
sured of hearty cooperation. HIS next
step. he says, is TO bring the question
before the local organizations, with
view TO securing their support also
Washington TO Share In Event.
Washington. according 10 his view,
while nominaIly a stop-off place for the
event. will really be in the same position
as Baltimore, except that the start and
finish proceedings will be reversed. II
would figure as the finishing place for
the first lap and the start Of the second
lap.
Col Joyce has had the question up
actively since the failure of the campaign
to have the College Park site chosen for
the national flights. but has found that
the aeronauts preached on the matter
have set an almost prohibitive figure for
their services He is particularly deSir-
Gus of making the fight a real contest;
that is. with at least two machines en-
tered, instead OF a record or trial record
| flight by one seronaut.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
AUTO RUNS DOWN MAN.
Negro Chauffeur Arrested for Acct
dent on PennsyIVania AYenue.

Fred Gordon. q negro chauffeur, en-
ployed by s. J. Masters. OF the Jenifer
Building was arrested yesterday after
noon after he had run over William Rot
tenburg at Pennsylvania avenue and
Fourteenth street.
Rottenburg was not seriously injured,
but spectators say that Gordon did not
sound his horn. and was driving at high
speed through a crowd leaving a street
car.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
ana CONGO Rarsent,ne slnIss.

With the sinking OF the old baTkentine
Good News, the last OF the speedy clip
papers that revolutionized the coffee trade
between Brazil and Baltimore a score of
years ago is gone. The Good News was
built In 1889, and was one OF the fastest
vessels In the American merchant ma
rine. She went down at sea last week,
and her crew was rescued by a British
steamer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
HEARING SET FOR GARAGES.
Number of Consents of Property
Owners viii Be Considered.

It was decided yesterday by the Com
missioners TO grant public hearing on
next Friday at 10 a. m. In the board
room. with reference to the number or
consents required for the establishment
OF a garage.
This meeting will be held in view Of a
request that the number Of such consents
be reduced from IS per cent to 80 per cent
Of the property lying within the limited
area and that property already used for
the purposes requiring such consent shall
be regarded as consenting property
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
HOUSE BRINGS $4,25O.
Charles NJ. Padgett Buys Property
on Washington Heights.

wiIlige, Gibbs & Daniel, have sold
for Edward NJ. Dulin, premises SOos Cam
bridge place northwest, on Georgetown
Heights.
The house is an attractive, modern
structure Of red pressed-brick. with blue
slate mansard roof ornamentsd with
dormer windows OF unique design II
| occupies a lot twenty feet front, by a
depth Of ninety feet, 1t is understood
that approximately $3.50 was paid for the
property, which will be occupied by the
| purchaser, Charles NJ Padgett, as a
residence.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
watch for "a City a. Randi. Highlands
MARRIAGE LICENsEs.

Raymond a. Lewis. 2. and N. Blanche San
ford. z. Of Seat Pleasant Heights. Nd. Rev.
John T. Briggs.
BertoIini seiiro. z. and MerIina Faira, IS Rev.
Nicholas Jaselli
stephen o. Ford. q, and Elaine z ssbring, q
Rev John Z. Briggs
Rrodis L. Duke 81 and wylanta RoscheIe g
both of Durham, n. G. Rev. Donald @. Mac
Leod.
COLORED
George A. Byrd. "a, and Nerinc Ridgely q. Rev.
W H Ferguson
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
EXCURSIONS.

All the way by sea is popular way to
go to New York and Boston at this sea-
son of the year. and one that Is possible
fo. local people only because of the Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Com
panys connections at Norfolk. Service
To Gotham and the Hub from that point
is via boats of the Old Dominion and
Merchant and Miners steamship COM
panies. respectively. The Norfolk and
Washington offer through one way and
return tickets direct from this city, state
rooms and meals included from Norfolk.
The Norfolk and Washington also Of
fers at reduced rates every Saturday
round trip tickets to Old Point and Nor
folk. good TO return until Monday MORN
ing. At slight additional cost one may
secure tickets. including accommodations
at the Chamberlin, Old Point, Friday to
Monday, Saturday to Monday or Tues
day. Ticket offices are maintained al
Seventh street wharf and at TO Four
teenth street. Bond building
Where to spend a pleasant evening Is
a query that Chevy Chase Lake appears
TO answer TO the satisfaction Of great
many people A diversity Of attractions
awaits the visitor at the lake. Prominent
features are the musical programmes
rendered nightly by large section OF
the United States Marine Band. The
peaIing to all tastes, and cover the pop
liIar as well as the classical field. There
is dancing every evening save Sunday,
al the conclusion Of the concerts.
Another OF the popular Sunday evening
concerts Is scheduled for tomorrow, the
usual hours obtaining. Cars run at IRE
quent intervals, giving the best. OF servioA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
WOULD LOCK ALL TRAP DOORS.
Suggestion of Coroner's Jury Dis
approved by Building Inspector.

approved by Building Inspector.
The storm that ripped trap door off
the roof of q Florence Court apartment
house recently, which fell and killed a
negro girl, was the cause Of a recommen-
dalton by the coroner's jury that all trap
DOORS should be done away with on
apartment houses.
This recommendation was made 10 Nor
ris Hacker. the inspector of buildings,
but he has declined to accept the sug-
gestion. He states that In the event of
q fire. access to the roof is absolutely
necessary, and is required by the FIRE
regulations.
Compliance with the coroner's jury sng-
gestion would mean the locking OF al
trap doors leading TO the roofs of apart
ment houses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE.

Kate r. Potts Also Asks for Mainte-
nance and AIimOny.
Kate P Potts yesterday flied suit for
a limited divorce, maintenance, and ALI
mony against Frank c. Potts, alleging
cruelty ana nonsupport.
They were married In September, 1885.
at Georgetown, D. c., and there are
three children. for whose custody plain
tit petitions the court.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
PASTOR EXTENDED A CALL.
eccnd Baptist Church Wants Rev

Second Baptist Church Wants Rev
II. v. Hewlett for Vacancy
Rev. H. " Hewlett, pastor OF the First
Baptist Church, of Cooperssown. n. z,
has been extended q call by the congre-
CATION OF the Second Baptist Church. this
city TO all the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Rev. Edmond fiez Swem
who several months ago went to Dothan
Ala.
Rev. Hewlett Is a graduate of Colgate
University and also of the Colgate Divin-
ity School. He went to Cooperstowr
after finishing his divinity studies last
wear
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

Norfolk snd Washington Steamboat Comnany's
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily al 6a5 D m.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount Vernon.
Leaves Seventh street wharf al 10 q. m and 80
?. N.
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for Zoo Park. Chevy Chase, and
kensiDgton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
Dayton 5. ward Appointed.

Dayton 8 Ward has been appointed as
sstant chief OF the division of bookkeep-
ing and warrants In the Office Of the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury, TO I'll the vacan-
cy caused by the recent promotion OF
DR.. Charles II. Miller TO be chief of that
division
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
Dariing,s printing, 414 9th St

Irish Setter Pup from King Edward
Kennels at Sehmid's Bird Store.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
MEDICAL

Want ads for The Washington Herald
may be left at the main Office. 734 Fiji
tenth street. or any branch Office, OF
may be 'phoned to the main ofice and
bill VIII be sent Later for the amount due.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
BAND CONCERTS TO-DAY

A concert viii Be given to-day st the
White House, st $50 ?. NJ, b. the Marine
Band. William H. santelmann. leader. Pro
gFanme:
March. THE Return Of the Hero"
tnewl .............-.-............ .Sanfcrd
Overture. "Egmont" ............... Beethoven
Dance of the Hours" from the opera
la Gioconda, .................. Ponchielh
Grand Scenes from ''ROmeo and Juliet"
.,...........~.............. .Gounod
Waltz. ''Bei uns Klaus ............. Strauss
Andante from Firm symphony. Beethoven
Music de ballet. 'AstoEga". .........-.Abert
March. 'semper Fidelis'' .......,...o...sOusa
The Star spansled Banner
U. S. Engineer Band. at Potomac PAD,
to-day, p. n Programme;
March, Austrian Arms" ....-......E lenbsrg
Overture. "NabucodouoseT" Verdi
Fantasse, MY Old Kentucky Home" tsOlo
for different instruments). .......... Daley
Mexican waltz ''Besos Pesos" =. Martinez
Echoes from the Metropolitan Opera
House" Tobani
Intermezzo, la Danseuss'' ........Tou Blon
Grand fantasie. Faust" ............. .GOuaOd
Selection, The Fair Coed .Judszs
Finale. March All" .................Pryo
The Star spangied Banner"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11

The Most satisfactory Csrpet Cleaning.
Hinkel G. Co., 4SS Me. ave-, are credited
with doing the best carpet cleaning. AL
up-to-date facilities; fireproof warehouse
for storing floor coverings. Tel. IL POS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
Cennine HonnehnIh Fcnnomr.

There's true economy In buying James
F. Oysters choice creamery butter at 30c,
CSC, and 40c ID: 5-lb. boxes delicious -Four
Leaf Clover butter. S1.75. eth and Pa av.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
DsrIinr's Printing. ala 9th St.

Lightning Rods installed and repaired.
]. H. Kuehling, Electrician, SOP 18th stnw
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11

Housewives of Experience Know
that Jno. G. Meinberg's bread is the most
dependable. Away ''just right" Groeers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11
PLANS AERO FLIGHT
Baltimore to Offer Prize for
Airship Contest
TO THIS CITY AND RETURN

Col. Jerome H. Joyce Pushing Mat
ter Before Trade Organizations OF
Monumental City-WIn Seek Local
support for InsuTing the Event.
Negotiating for Entrants.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11

TTCO Taxtcabs for weddings
Up-to-date, speedy, stylish. and elegant.
Very reasonable rates. Phi. North ia
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-11

c~veriy'. PiumbinE. 1891 q n.v.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-06
GinsenQ's Growth.

Ihe manner vi The ginsengs growth
gives II queer shape ana In some
cases fabulous value. There Is tirst
main ROOF or trunk Then on the
sides there viii De smaller roots. one
OIL a side ana oy curious formation
the o1snoOtS resemble arms aud legs
so that Tie run grown ginseng looks
fol the woriO IKE u numan figure
The more the fancied likeness To the
numan FORM H. Developer the greater
the value. according 10 some OF the
Chinese. The root as an herb mas
wonderful properties. but too. so
mucn DsyOnd Is the Caiue of one that
LOOKS 0uman. Inc others Will cure
cancers anO All sorts oil other diseases,
out the precious ole having the nu-
n'an snapt VIII Keep of devils and all
DaO iurE -ArgOnaut
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-06
a Literary Lioht.

A short time age well known writ.
er OF London. remembering that he
had never read The DoncanOnicai books.
went ont ~ search OF copy and In
one bookShop after another drew
blank At las, ne went to his own par
ticular newspaper shop. which also
dealt 10 Bibles and light literature.
Have you the Apocrypha p he asked
For a moment the young woman be
hind the counter was puzzled; then.
Frightening. she said. lis II a weekly
or a monthly?'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-06
Acres and Bible Letters.

1t has sometimes been STATED that
there are more acres In Yorkshire than
there are letters In the Bible per
son hearing the statement for the first
time Is inclined to doubt IL. but IL is
true. all the same. Authorities differ
as 70 the exact acreage of the county
one giving 1t as 3.SS2. SIS and another
as 3,77l.Si3 But the number OF let
tiers IN the Bible Is said to be 1896.
$50. so the acres beat the letters. with
sonnet hing to spare. - London Notes
and Queries.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-06
Not His Fault

A story IL toI0 oil well known
Sheffield tenor who when asked to sing
al dinner. although De- nad no music
WITH MN. went Oh TO the platform TO
try.
He DID mis- best. Dut he broke down
In the middle and retired.
he was coeered up Dy an elderly
man sitting Dext TO MIN. VINO tapped
him on the shoulder ana said:
Never miDd. Iad: tna's done thy
besf, but = Teller at asked thee to sing
owt to be shotP'-LoDdon Telegraph.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-06

want the Ladies to pretty spring goods If we
nave ever had preer silks cents to co or
any preter fabrics that look like silk from 25 to 90 cents
yard do not remember it, think the spring goods are
unusually beautiful and certainly higher than last year
Inc WOODEN goods also pretty this spring. There are
some new SHADES out that attractive. past few
seasons black has not been active demand This sea-
son 1t Is coming again. No we'll dressed lady can afford
not to have nice black dress. The best in black is the
cheapest Nothing takes the place of PrAstlv Goods We
nave sold them for and absou y guarantee them
Nothlng made gives better satisfaction.
1t would hardly possible improve on the Iaces
and Embroderles vet each year makes an IMPROVEMENT
lie Laces OF tue aecae patterns and certainly
very attractive II Is pretty well known that our House il
the l. zee aid Embroidery House this section We have
enough OF them on hand for wholesale House 100 many
IN fact ""E
now handle Ladies and Misses Hosiery such Juan
ules that We buy them from the mills by case We
the best values for To- 15 and so cents that cam he
had. No large city store even can beat us
have ust COTTON in from large mill an immense STOCK
OF Lace Curtains from Is These goods are
made fo1 us in all the late patterns sold at less than
most houses get for them
Our spring mattns here Buying these direct from
Ollna we rave some patterns found elsewhere We
give better goods Tor the this line than generally
gwen We have some unique mating rugs and sonares
We hardly think will find ything like them ontside of
New York CITY. $500 1 '''''7 Vi
The to prosper is buy only what ven need pav as
you co. or make monthly settlements this way Won avoid
errors ecOnCmlse and save money.
All cash buyers with us now, get a rebate coupon