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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
ITALIAN TOTS MADE HAPPY.
Unique christpas social Given by
"HIissiOBe Del Redentor."

Unique CHRISTMAS Social Given by
"sIissioBe Del Redentor.'
A unique Christmas social was given
last night by the Italian Missions Del
Redentor" Of Calvary Baptist Church. at
the chapel. As Eighth street northeast.
Songs and recitatlons in English and
Italian We're rendered by the children of
the sewing and Sunday school classes of
the mission and an extensive musical
programme was given by several mem
hers of Calvary Baptist Church.
Miss Mary Seully sang several sacred
songs. Handers Largo" and the ALA
Marcie. by Bohn were very well played
by Misses Lila SpeeT and Jessie Bloomer
in a violin duet. accompanied by Miss
Grace du Four Brown Mrs. Frank Dixon
rendered piano selections
Al the conclusion OF the entertainment
the little tots received many pretty and
useful presents. Rev H. +. Stevenson,
of Bethany Baptist Church. made an
address
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
DIRTYSTREETSHURT
REPUTATION OF CITY
Visitors Are Surprised by
Filthy ThOrOughfares.
CONDITIONS CAUSE COMMENT
Prominent Citixen Declares Both
Foreign and American SoJourners
Have Remarked Unhealthy Ac-
cumulatiOns of lee and Dirt-Rem-
edying of Negligence Imperative.

Washington is certainly. gaining an
on account OF it's hlthy. dirty streets, .
said a prominent citizen. who. as repre-
sentative OF a transatlantic line OF
steamers, comes in contact with the
tourist class, yesterday. Fully fifty
foreign and American travellers passing
through the city on their way South have
expressed the greatest surprise that the
Capital OF the nation, that makes so
many pretensions to being beautiful
city. should allow the snow ard ice 10
accumulate in unsighty and unhealthy
heaps in the busiest parts of the town.
Several who said that they came from
places that were Insignificant In size and
Importance in comparison with Washing
ton declared that they never saw any
thing at home 10 equal what the thor
oughfares OF the city have TO offer in the
way OF uncleanliness.
People come to Washington while
Congress is in session and expect to
realize all that they have heard and read
OF the Paris OF the New World, and
what they have to say about the inefti-
cheney Of our STRENGTHENING department
and its inability 10 handle little bit Of
snow is too much for me to explain away
or argue down
Health of City at stake.
4 am a member of the Chamber Of
Commerce." continued he warmly. and
/ think that it is time the Chamber and
the Board Of Trade took hold Of this
matter, that has more TO do with the
welfare of the city than anything that
ither OF those organizations have On
their programmes. Raising money 70
bring conventions here Is. of course. a
good thing for Washington. but II seems
TO ne that il is necessary. TO the credit
OF the city. to keep down the bad re-
ports that are sure 10 be widely cir
culated, to the effect that this is a dirty
and unhealthy town.
I'VE have been waiting for weeks now
for a rain to clean up the streets, but
every day IL thaWs a little and keeps
The dirt and the germ-hreeding mass
warmed up so that the first thing We
know there viii be some serious cpl
Gemic I look upon il as a very serious
thing, and one that calls for prompt
and decisive action on the part of the
most influential forces that can be
brought 10 bear upon it."
A prominent editor OF a well-knOwn
Southern newspaper was heard 10 say:
why, down in our town they would not
ever permit this condition 20 happen,
let alone 10 continue week in and week
out as it has done here. Some one ought
TO be ashamed Of il
Such apathy as exists on the part OF
some Of the Washington citizens prob
ably has been brought about by getting
used 10 the discomfort and annoyance
Visitors from outside places do not hest
tate 10 express their mingled surprise
and disgust And these visitors are OF
a class whose good opinion of the city,
il is generally recognized. il would be
we'll worth while 10 have.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE.
Samuel R. and Ethel T.. Ashford. girl.
George ", and Mary A. Froom, boy.
Carl II. and Nettie NJ. Jscobs. bog.
FlipFio p. and Mara Pietiocatellz, boy.
Frank T. and Mary Chase. bog.
George F.. IT.. and Charlotte c. Graham boy.
joseph aud Edna Sheenagie, girl.
james A. and Edna v Greer. giFl
Patrick r. and katrine A. Leshy. bog.
Lczis c. md r. Ella Winters. girl
John j. and Florence Flanagan boy.
Arcangelo ard Maria Dsneri. bog.
Charles c, and Grace 7. Weitzel, girl.
Louis r, and Mary A. IAppinc0tt girl
Charles J. and Grace l. Chenworth, girl.
John, j.. and Mary q. Adams, boy.
Preston G. and F1osa B. Shannon, bog.
John J. and Katie Cahill. girl
Daniel j, and Mary NJ. Quill, girl
Oscar o. and Margaret L. Dalmer. gid-
Charles =. and Blanche Schaefer, girl
Dewitt 7. and Annie d. Hsgermzn. boy.
Eugene II. and Rehecca oeiekoTen. boz.
Edward l. and Sylvia May. hos.
CoLORED.
Luther G. and Wilhelmina S. Wormley, Toy,
joseph J, and Esnna Ashton, gid.
james and Mar johnson. girl.
John L. and Minnie Lindsay sri.
John and Annie Jackson. girl.
John and Sophia Beller. girl.
John r. and Emma Jackson, hos.
Arthur ard Viola Cook, boy.
Henry and Catherine Jackson. boy
William 4. and Hattie L. Cronuon. girl.
Frank and RsbeSa Davenport, bog.
James 4. and Henrietta Dent. boy.
Morris r. and C1ementina C47lson, girl.
Charles and Belle Bowie. girl.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
1865 OF BOOTY RETURNED.
Police Seek Negro Who Hands In
Part of sum Stolen.

Calling at the home Of Charles P. See
bold. secretary and treasurer of the c,
II. Burgess Sons Coal Company. an nu-
identified negro yesterday handed Mrs.
Seebold a package which when opened.
was found to contain $3.50 of the 500
stolen from the safe in the coal Office
two weeks ago. The negro offered no ex-
PLANTATION for the delivery of the pack
age, merely asking that ii be opened only
by Mr.. SeebOld.
A description OF the negro was given
10 Detectives Baur and Cornwall by
Mrs. Seebold yesterday afternoon, and
negro resorts of the city are being
combed in an effort to locate him. He
is described as being about forty-five
years old, nve feet ten inches tall. and
very black He was well dressed.
A negro employee OF the firm, Henry
Miller, turned over to the police Sis
which ne said he found in a coal yard
the morning following the robbery, and
with the 1885 returned yesterday the loss
is reduced 10 SO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
SANTA CLAUS ACQUITTED.
Mock TriRI Held at Emmanuel
Baptist Church Festival.

A large audience witnessed the playlet
rs Santa Claus Fraudy' given at the
Christmas entertainment of the Imman-
uel Baptist Church Sunday school last
night The slit consisted of mock trial
OF Santa Claus for obtaining innocent
confidence under false pretenses. He was
acquitted of all charges, amid the hearty
cheers Of the children. whom he awarded
with a box OF candy each for their .oy-
atty.
The burlesque was in charge Of Mrs
r. ". Roberts. Prizes were awarded TO
the following for being present every
Sunday during the year: Mrs. ]. ".
YeweIl, Miss Dorothy Whitford. Harry
Gates. Albert Gates Raymond Rissler,
Bessie Rissler, and Mary Marshall Rev
Herman S. Finkham, pastor of the
church, was given dozen $ gold pieces,
and Percy S. Foster, superintendent of
the Sunday school, was also remembered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
DEATHS REPORTED.

WHITE.
Ann r. Islkey. = years. ia 10th st. NV
Alice L. Myers g yeafs, 21l2 18th st.
Margaret F. Gaston. 3 years. I326 l. 81 nv
I.orpnz0 Harshman. IS years. Govt. Hosp. Insane
Charles Andersen. Is yess, Govt. Hosp. Insane.
". q. Wsmsley. Is years, 2il2 lst ST.
Mar e. Kelley. Z years Nat. Honleo. Hosp
John 3. Wilson. Is years. III Kenyon ST. NV
August Pridiges 50 years. Providence Hosp.
William MOudeh q years Wash. Asy Hosp
Mari J. Williams. "a years. ia2 18th ST.. Anzos
tia. d. c.
Charlotte Gusdorf a years. $50 Tth st. nv.
CaFlin c. Acton. 2 days, 7o5 81. ne.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
SEEKS HER MISSING SON.
Police Asked by Mother to Look fOI
Phillip L. Thomas.

Phillip l.. Thomas.
Request was received by the central
detective officials yesterday from Mrs.
Elizabeth Rouse of Newbern. n. c.. for
information regarding her son. Philip
/. Thomas. According to the tnforma-
ton given by Mrs. Rouse. Thomas has
been absent from home six years, but
until the last few months had written
regularly.
Thomas is a cigarmal1er by trade. and
is supposed TO have worked in Wash
ingtOn and Baltimore He is also said
TO have owned property in Baltimore
and al Twining City. Inquiry in the
suburb revealed no trace OF the missing
man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
FOUND DEAD ON TRAIN.
}. W. VennbIe. of Winchester, Va.
Expires Sitting in Car.

Expires Sitting in Car.
Sitting erect in a day coach OF train
No. 10 Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road when it arrived at Union Station
yesterday morning. = w Venable, sixty
I'VE years old, a track foreman. of Win
chester. Va. was found dead
When the passengers left the train and
Venable did Eot move from his seat the
porter tried 10 awaken him and found he
was dead. Identification was made by a
railroad pass which he carried in his
pocket Coroner hewitt Issued a certifi-
cate Of death from natural causes. The
body viii be sent 20 Winchester for burial
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
LAY FIRE TO INCENDIARY.
JnseIH Brothers Grocery Damaged
10 Extent of 500 by Flames.

TO Extent of $500 by Flames.
Fire Of supposed incendiary origin in
the grocery and liquor store of Jaselh
Brothers, at 1884 Fourteenth street.
caused a 500 loss early yesterday morn
ing. The blaze originated in the base
ment OF the building. where Fire Mar
sinai Nicholson found several piles Of
oil soaked rags.
Night workers on their way home and
many starting for work were held up
for more than an hour through the
failure Of the firemen 10 use hose bridges
TO permit the street cars TO pass One
section of hose was cut by a car, caus-
ing damage to the amount Of so.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
Ocean steamships.

New York. Dee 1-Anived. Kroonland. from
Antwerp; Cymric from Liverpool.
Arrived ont: la Gascogne. at Havrei Milnehaha
al London; Caledonia at Glasgow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
StOO.OOO WinpIpeg Fire.

Winnipeg. Manitoba, Dec. 2.-The Don
aid Fraser Building, which contained
several wholesale dry goods establish
ments. has been burned. Loss. S100.Oo0
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
DENTISTS IN SESSION
Dr.. NJ. u. Dolmage CriticiseS
Cavity. filling Methods.
FALSE TEETH ARE HIT HARD

DIR. +. W. stiff, of Virginia school
of Dentistry, Declares They Are
Other Delegates Participate In Dis
eussions After Reading of Papers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
QUAKE ON THE COAST.

Light Shocks Monday Followed by
Heavier Ones Tuesday.
Imperial, Cal. Dec. IA series OF
light earthquakes. which began last
night continued to-day. There were two
shocks of more than usual force.
Rome. Dec. Z.-There were violent Sc
ismic shocks to-day at AccumoH. ANA
trice, and AbruZzi. Many buildings were
damaged. but no casualties are reported.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-28
FUNERAL DESIGNS.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LosT-GOLD CHATELAINE PIN: \.
X II. in monogram. Reward IL returned
to Miss HERBERT. Casualty Hospital.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-24
New Infantry Accouterments,

New equipment for the infantry
branch of the United States army is
being manufactured at the Rock Is.
land arsenal, says a Washington cor.
respondent. In the new accouter'
ments comfort and light weight have
been made the main consideration
The old ones weighed about 40 pounds
The new one only weighs 3S. While
this is only a difference of seven
pounds, you would find that a vast diff
ference If you had to lug the stuff
on your back the way the infantry
does. There is an improved knapsack,
which is lighter and fits snugly in the
hollow of the soldiers back. The old
blanket roll is abolished. The new
blanket roll will be a compact bundle,
and Will be carried in such a manner
as to protect the wearer's spine from
the rays of the sun and at the same
time allow greater freedom OF move
ment. The haveraack now carried on
a strap suspended from the shoulders
will be replaced by a smaller one. 1t
will contain changes of underclothing
meat can, knife, fork and spoon and
cup. An improved canteen is also
provided 1t will be fiat and curved
on one side, so that II will fit snugly
An innovation is provided in the cart.
ridge belt In the new belt most of
the ammunition is carried in front, so
as to act as a oounterpoise to the
weight Of the blanket roll and knap.
sack on the back. Tina new belt may
be worn loosely, so as not to caus
any pressure on the abdomen. About
so 600 pieces of this equipment Will
be made, and within a year the en-
tire army will be supplied"
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-24
Power of Money In China.

The rich Chlnaman, if condemned
20 death, easily procures a substitute.
Some poor wretch without money to
secure his spirits from becoming wan.
dering devils, with the price of his
miserable life can purchase proper
care for his spirit. Anything, in fact,
can be done If you have the money.
1t is this belief that causes the
Chinaman to commit suicide by taking
his life on the premises of his enemy
to take vengeance on him. His spirit.
he believes, will forever haunt him.
There is another reason also: he
knows that as sure as fate the officials
will under such circumstances come
down upon his enemy and strip him
of everything.
Poor Chinese have been known tn
sell everything they possessed. tear
down their houses to sell the timber
cell or rent out their wives and chill
dren and even sell themselves TO pro-
cure money for the proper rites for
the peace and comfort o fthe ancestro,
spirits, One thing alone he will NOT
do, namely, sacrifice his son.-Ken.
meth F, Junior, NJ. d., in National Geo.
graphic Magazine.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-24
MONTHS OF TERROR HAWKS LAST CATCH
Weasel More Than Match for Air
ProWler.
TRAGEDY Of the Woods That Shows
Small Animal Has Courage and
is Slow to Lose Presence
of Mind.

No animal is more dainty or more
luxurious in his habits than the wea-
sci. He steals the freshest eggs, Sc
lects the tenderest chickens OF the
brood and will sometimes kill several
for a single meal, sucking the warm
blood and eating only small bit
of the flesh.
The fact that the weasel is sly and
cunning does not detract in the least
from his courage. He sticks not at
attacking an enemy much larger and
stronger than himself, and never loses
his wits even in moments of great
peril. The following is a case In
point:
Two wood cutters were eating their
midday meal upon the border OF a for
est in New York state when they no.
ticed a large hawk circling in the
sky overhead, evidently with his eye
upon something near them. He was
gradually narrowing his circles while
approaching the ground, and 1t was
apparent that he would soon drop
upon his victim.
Cautiously the men investigated,
and presently they came upon a wea'
sci stretched out upon the warm side
of log not far away, probably sun
ming himself after long mornings
sleep, for the weasel does his work
at night. This was no doubt the prey
off which the hawk had a mind to
make his dinner, but the weasel qui.
etly blinked at the sun, either uncon-
scious of the danger or Indifferent
to It.
Just then the hawk came gliding
down swift and sure as an arrow,
seized the weasel with his powerful
talons and rose again almost perpen.
dicularly. 1t looked as If that weasel's
finish were close at hand.
Soon, however, the movements OF
the big bird became strange and un'
natural. His wings worked rapidly
and convulsiyely, as If making great
effort to sustain fight. Then he be.
gan to sink, slowly at first and with
fell straight like plummet to the
ground, dead. From under the out,
stretched wings Of the hawk crept the
weasel. apparently unbarmed.
1t was plainly to be seen what had
happensd. The weasel had quickly
stretched his long supple neck up un.
der the hawks wing, stuck his teeth
into vital part aud sucked out the
life blood.
The muscles Of the hawk relaxed
as the blood was rapidly drained.
There was last desperate effort at
flight. the wings tapped uselessly In
the air and the heaviness of death
brought him swiftly to the ground al.
most upon the spot where the weasel
had been basking In the sun.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-24

The bureau of Indian affairs is plan
ming to increase the number of schools,
and It is said will probably allow the
Indians to enroll in white schools, 1T
is said that this will not cause trouble,
as there is no racial feeling displayed
by the natives toward the admitting OF
Indians in their schools. OF course,
this viii not hold good where Indian
and negro blood Is mixed, as is the case
with a great many. Since July l about
Is additional schools have been estab-
lished throughout the country.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-24
One Piece of Good Fortune,

Secretary of War Dickinson. who Ia
authority on lore and manners of the
southern negro, tells this story to
show the colored mans quaint sense
of humor:
John G. Lethar, business man of
Nashville, was walking along the
street one day, when he met Silas
Green, an old negro he had employed
at various times. Silas seemed to be
swathed in bandages from head to
foot, and he was walking with a per.
ceptible limp,
why, what's the matter with your"
asked Lethar
''Lawd, Boss, amt you done heerd
de news?" queried Silas in disappoint.
ment.
NO." reSlied Lethar. Tell me
about it, Silas?"
We'll, Boss, you see, it was this
way. All was paintin "a house roun'
hyuh, an All was high up on a scaffol.
De scaffol broke, an All fell. Lawd.
Boss, IT was awful, tur'ble! All broke
this hyuh lef' wris', an All skun nv
lef' laig up hyuh 'bove de knee. an
down hyuh jes' 'bove de ankle All
broke my laig. An All spec All would
hab done kilt myself eff it hadn been
TO pile oh brick what broke my fall
some. THE Sunday Magazine.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-24
THE OLD VAN NESS MANSION
Site OF This once Historic Structure
Now Occupied by Home of Blu.
reau OF American Republics.

The Bureau of American Republics
is an institution supported by 21 re
publlcs of the Americas for the pro
motion of commerce and trade and
for the cultivation of peace and
friendship. 1t occupies a white marble
building south of the Corcoran gal
lery on the grounds of the old Van
Ness place. For this building An
drew Carnegie contributed $750.00O.
For long time the Van Ness man
sion was one of the historic buildings
of the city. 1t was built by Latrobe
one of the architects of the capital.
for Gen. John z. Van Ness, who mar
ried Marcia Burns, daughter of Davio
Burns, one of the original landhold'
ers of the city. Crusty Davie Burns"
lived in rude cottage near the river.
and cultivated large plantation ex-
tending over the spot where the White
House now stands The demand for
his land made him wealthy. and his
only child Marcia, was known as the
beautiful heiress Of Washington. For
some time Burns was opposed to the
projected transfer of land to the gov
ernment, and the president and com
missioners had several conferences
with him. On one of these occasions
the choleric Scotchman answered
one of Washington's arguments by
this outburst: 81 suppose Mr.. Wash
ington, you think people are going to
take every grist fI.m you as pure
grain; but what would you have been
II you hadn't married the rich Widow
Custis?"
General Van Ness, a well-born New
Yorker. was one of many suitors for
the hand of Marcia Burns. He became
resident of Washington, living at
first with his bride in the old cottage
which she would never permit to be
taken down. He became mayor of the
city, his portrait was painted by Gil
bert Stuart the mansion erected on
the Burns estate was one of the finest
in the country and the resort of the
distinguished people Of Washington
In Oak Hill cemetery Van Ness had
erected a tomb in imitation of the
temple of Vesta. On each anniversary
OF his death the legend has 1t that his
favorite troop of six white horses
make a ghostly midnight gallon
around the old mansion. Whether the
Bureau of American Republics will in
herit the ghostly horses with the site
of the ancient mansion remains to be
seen.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-24

According to the announcement made
by the bureau of census, the death
rate lin the United States last year
was only 10 per annum to each 1000
inhabitants. This was said TO be the
lowest death rate in the records of the
census bureau. In 1908 the death
rate. according to the records of the
census bureau. was 1914 per thousand.
II is stated by the bureau chiefs that
the mortality was distributed with
more than ordinary Uniformity, There
were no epidemics other than of a
purely local nature.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-24
Compelled.

Have you always been in the show
business?' l asked the six-foot-eight
contortionist.
"Oh, no." he fastened to say, 81 be.
gan work as a commercial traveller,
and was on the road selling goods for
fifteen years"
Then what in the world put It into
your head to become contoritonist 7''
| questioned.
Il was compelled to become one" he
told me, his voice vibrant with what
subsequently learned, was resent.
ment over past impositions, 81 was
compelled to become one by the little
measly hotel beds had to sleep in"
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-24
DEATH IN THE "JACK-P0T"
Number of Soiled Bills Being Re-
turned to Washington for Redemp.
tion Is Increasing.

Increasing numbers of soiled bills
are being returned to Washington for
redemption. Mr. A. Cressey Morrison
of Chicago, still carries on with en-.
thusiasm a campaign against filthy
lucre;" filthy in the literal sense of
the word; when represented by the
bills commonly used in the present
day transaction of business.
The results of thorough analysis
of "a of the worst bills turned in are
startling, writes Joe Chapple, in the
National Magazine. There were germs
of grippe, tuberculosis, diphtheria and
other contagious diseases Mr.. Nor
rison claims that the examinations
made for typhoid and cholera germs in
drinking water should be applied to
bills. When Mr.. Hilditch of Yale ex-
amined "a bills, he discovered an av'
age of 142000 bacteria of various
dangerous maladies, which is a mat
ter of grave concern when it is con.
sidered that this money had passed
| through the hands OF thousands OF
men. women and children all over the
| country. III mas DeeH proved scleh'
tfically that paper money Is means
of transmission of disease. Germs OF
tuberculosis and other contagious dis
orders may live for several days In
bills. From a sanitary srandpoin., the
federal government ought to remedy
this dsgraceful condition. In fact
the bills become so contaminated that
no self-respecting person would accept
such an accumulation of filth in any
other form than money, in a public or
| priyate transaction.