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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01
PLEA FROM PULPITS
FOR HELP TO FUND
All Are Urged TO Buy
Papers Tomorrow
Afternoon.

Practically every citizen throughout
the city viii be asked 20 contribute I
cent toward charity tomorrow after
noon
That virtually is what the cry Of the
hundreds Of uevyboys wiz mean when
The Sunday Evening edition Of Tee
Times is offered for sale There are but
few men VINO w0lId beErUdge one
penny fer charity
As previously announced. The Times.
with the sanction and hearty approval
Of Judge De Lacy, president Of the SO
cjety, the Rev Dr. Russell. and a dozen
others Of the Catholic clergy interested
IN the movement, viii donate its entire
proceeds from the sale Of The Times
tomorrow 20 the Society OF St Vincent
de Paul
Parishioners throughout Washington
have been urged by their ministers 10
purchase The Times Sunday evening.
twenty thousand extra Dayers VIII be
printed and with the volunteer news
bows from every parish It is believed
that tie entire charity edition Will be
exhausted
F,verv penny goes 10 the Home Placing
Bureau for Homeless ChLGren-TeceutiE
organized for the purpose OF providing
homeless ones with homes Il IS a great
olfer and deserves the support OF every
one" says Judge De Lacy, OF the Ju-
vanIIe Court His sentiments were
echoed by E'ather Mcdonnell OF St
AlvosiGS'- Father Russel. of St Pat
riCk-s- Father Corbett. OF Holy Trinity,
Others who have been seen by represent
atives Of The Times All Of these have
lent from the beginning their moral aid
10 the proposal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01
CAPITAL CLOSES
PROSPEROUS YEAR
Unprecedented Advancement
Of Business and Com
merce in Washington

a wear ot unprecedented prosperity
and Commercial adVau-cue-- lies be-
s'ul +fa~ N--rfr--- ---r--. -F -. .tF
-oU93eGtiv faces 1870 Facts and fCureS
prove that this advancement has been
real and Dur imaginative
Here are some Of the things deu0tiuE
mat the Capital has moved forward and
not backward in the year just passed
lu lSN. 1853 permits 10 operate auto
mobiles were granted, in 1Gls, 2.G30 per
sons took 0.L licenses The motor cycle
permits ran 81 and z5S for the two
years
Hotel licenses 1915. So restaurants. 81.
In 1919, hotels, g. restaurants 40
Postal Receipts Increase.
Postal receipts for 1873 S1-27A.51Z- g: for
lS+s. SlS9l, ,4-2-55. representing an increase
OF Sl22. A.
Building permits issued IN 1878 totzIed
5-l6i- During the past year 66s5 were
issued. The estimated C0st or building
operations for 1879 was SI5.s1q.s7g. which
Is more than s.. -10.111 increase over thar
Of 1908
Eight lines Of industry Illustrate the
commercial growth proper Of the CITY
ll- increase IN the I-uber Of ESTABLISH
n7eTts which are eu51-i0r a share Of
the EIblIC trade and general prosperity
is SHOWN by tle following table
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01
WANT MORE PAY
FOR SUCCESSORS
Commissioners Ask Congress To
Increase Salary To
$500.

A bill is II be forwarded by the Com
missioners @ Congress increasing the
salaries o. the Commissioners Of the
District Of Columbia from 5000 10 $50
Fear.
y Asirnilar recommendation was inClud-
e<t2hy the Commissioners IN the District
appropriatiou bill, but was not received
favorably by the House Committee on
appropriations. on the ground that this
would be ruled out Of the House IN a
point Of order.
The measure. which was drafted by
Commissioner West. provides that the
army 3flircr detailed as Engineer Com
missioner shall receive in asifiiE isfl 10 MS
srUv Day an aIIcaace sufficient 10
make his salary eba that Of a civl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
IS RECORDED HEEE
Distinct TremorS Indicate
DiSaSteT-LoCated in
Central America.

Earthquake shocks OF unusual vio-
lence and lasting nearly two hours were
recorded on the seismograph at the
Weather Bureau this morning The
shocks began shortly after o'c1ock this
morning and lasted until Just fore S
O'Clock.
The instrument Indicated the place as
being about 2050 miles south by south
east Of washington. which would locate
It IN Central America The shocks were
each about three minutes duration. and
came at frequent intervals until the
tremOrs finally ceased
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Felt In St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Jan 1.-An earthquak ke
shock was recorded on the seismograph
Al St Louis University early today. The
disturbance continued thirty-four nin-
utes and twenty seconds.
Father GOesse, Of the university, says
the shock moved from west 10 east, and
he believes II started somewhere in the
Pacific ocean and moved toward the At
Iantic coast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01
Daughters of AmericanRevc-
luton Will Help Spread
Roosevelt Policies.
GOVERNORS SUGGEST
HOW THEY MAY AID
Committee of Ore Hundred TO Be
Central BODY or Campaign
WCk.

In an effort % prove that the ac-
tlvitv OF vomen's organizations Is not
limited to sewing circle movements and
suuraEe agitation one hundred members
Of the Daughters Of rh= American RevD-
luton today announced their active pa7-
ticipation iu the campaign Ior conserva-
.'1u Of the natural resources of the
l,1sticu by giving out for publication q
statement OF the views OF the governors
Of many States. solicited by them.
The question has been troubling the
men Up on capitol HW and White
House officials for some time The
women think there has been entirely
800 much :aIk on lEe subject, and they
are going TO clean 1t Up without more
ado
Their Efforts attracted public atten-
ton for the first time today when it
became known that governors Of prac-
tcs}ly all the States Of the Union had
been enlisted in their aid The gov
eruors Uer not asked 10 help. they
were merely requested 10 make suE-
Eestious- The women intend 20 gain
for themselves q large share or the
credit Tor what they accomplish
Many Opportunities 0fered.
was, How May Women Help the Con
=ervati0U Movement ard the =. A r
leaders were naturally Eratifed wFer
/ the governors replied that they could
/ help whole lot. and pointed out many
I opportunities for their assistance
Soue OF The means suggested were
To organic alnIeity committees i7
E an re oE7a-erz ~ the j.. a. H. So
/ -.-lE urezs ~ bear Oh mer who
were vo-er7 md IN officials whose In
> Guence was worth while.
To orETEl-zr conservation clubs.
/ To formulate plans TO raise r-l- Is
( for carrying on the publicity camrai5-u
Roosevelt Policies Adopted
A conservation committee OF the n
I A. r. viu be the central body for t-a
+ campaign worker on the COMMITTEES
( az the suggestion Of chief Forester
/ clifford Piuchot are go woE7a1 Man
/ Of them are wives Of influential n-.brir
men
we intend 20 carry the Roosevelt
/ policies into every village and hamlet
B in the country" sad one Of the work
/ ers today NO proiic Official VIII be-
1 allowed any rest OF. peace .of. mind nm
I til he has set hlmelf on record u-f--
/ the women OF the -ayiOn."
/ The ezEortauon saIt out from head
[ quarters today 10 al D A r societies
urges women 90 "Esgin the New year
with the determination to use an bo---
OTable means 20 cary out the e.r-r-z-..s-
ton Of the Eo-erlos-
Some OF the suggestions received
were
North Iakuta.
Our efforts should )e dir ected first %,
the conservation Of or very fertile soil
/ the conservation OF or waters ou- for
1 esJs. our coal. our Ezs-Jut most Of ali
| our soil. upon vyhich here are so many
depending for exisrerce.
Our women can render invaluable as
I sisranCe. When the TOuen are united
/ men are not only wllH-lg, but anxious To
E DO their bidding
JOHN BURKE, Governor.
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SHIPS DECK FALLS,
HGRKNIN KILLED
Four Bodies Have Been Re
covered From Tramp s.
Hold.

BALTIMORE, jan The tween
decks Of the tramp steamer Luckenbach,
lying of lower Canton in Baltimore
harbor. collapsed today buryinE a. num-
Der of men -Four bodies have already
been taken out OF the mold and more can
be seen Just what caused the accident
Is not as Yet known IEIe number OF
killed OF injured Will not be asCertalneo
until a thorough survey OF the vessel Is
made
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01
BRHLIANCY MARKS
RECEPTION TO-DAY

The first New Year reception Of the
Taft Administration. held at the White
House this morning, waS one Of IN
wonted brnIianey, even for q White
House function
The day was auspiciOUs- the crisp
bracing air and fright sunshine bring
out many who would otherwise have
been unable 10 attend.
Mrs TAFT displayed her careful at
tention to detail IN the graceful sr-
rangement Of the State suite, which
was all thrown open and effectively
decorated with American Beauty roses,
carnations, and ferns. a distinctive
innovation was a pedestal IN the green
parIor. topped with q handsome vase
filled with flowers
As the trumpeteTs sounded the Pres
ident's call, and the Marine Band
played Hail to the Chief" the PTesi-
dent and Mrs Taft descended the stair
way from the upper apartments, pre-
ceded by his military aides, and fol
lowed by the Cabinet officers and their
wives. in the order Of their rank En-
terlnE the Blue Room, the official re-
ceptiOn room, through the north door
from the corridor the line formed
AGAINST the south wall, and the re
ception began promptly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01
SEVEN ARE INJURED
IN TROLLEY WRECK

WILMINGTON, Del. Jan LIN the
worst head-on collision IN the history
Of the Wilmington. Newcastle and
Southern railway today, seven persons
were hurt, one perhaps fatally
The most seriously injured is Samuel
Toppin, rnCtorman on one OF the cars
The accident occurred seven miles be
low tHis city on q single line OF track.
and was due 10 a heaEy foE. the road
heing alonG the EsLaWare river.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01

By SELENE ARmS1kON5-
whereas
we knoyv II t. Nesv Year, and that
sasever may he the sins and sOTTOyvs
old 1909:
Sc - resolved;
Fhat n clean record lies before Us
encouraEe5 by the glad welcome OF
f1sands Of men. women. and children,
70 uentIoR o. many whistles. bells
horns, the year 1910 has stepped
tn from the house Of Father Time.
7v and smiling ana happy. So that
bshIugtou today Is repeating by sun
Inc the pageant enacted last night by
zlitte- Il 1850 fairy lights
Inc white HOUSE is the hub Of this
izeant At II O'Clock the great doors
1ne vide in greeting TO the nation.
h the procession began There was
I'm IL until I a steady procession OF
fcfals and diplomats. attended by the
nour Of Official and diplomatic life
10 streamed into the White House
ont again. And L O'Clock was the
izens' hour.
Hospitality Repeated
he hospitality extended by The White
.5use is repea "a, in a more or less
zborate manner, by every individual
me in the city. -ad by many clubs
"a patriotic Organizations The truth
the s--az- "Old cust--7 hath made
l- se-. IS gf5te.s z4 ss.-
.psv axchalye cf calls and grestings
Q-AfeFl these HoTnss and eIebs are the
re
The University CIub is thrown open
fss members and .lcir friends until
1-elock-
Members Of lE5 sigma NJ Phi fra
nifty Of the National Law School are
ceivnE their friends at JOS Thirteenth
rect. from 8 O'Clock until tonight
AZ the National Press Club a ce-ebra-
,n which began New Year Eve viii be
throughout the present after
on and coming evening.
The patriotic societies entertaining at
teruoou receptions are
The Potomac TVoman's Relief Corps.
-o tender a reception at g. A p Hail
the g. A r. sons Of Veterans. span
B War Veterans, Army and Navy
ZION
The Mary A. Ba5oock and Admiral
,orge Dewey AuzIiaries. at Pytlian
mpIe-
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the G. ? O.
1eraus- Club the Women OF United
les Grand Circle g. a p
.ne washington National Monument
sociado1. which is rendered q -scep-
N by its president, Theodore w.
yycs. and many others.
Receptions AT Missions.
The Central Union Mission is keeping
en- house, and Superintendent r. J.
.keu is holding cnere a reception as
e also THE women At the Gospel
The w c. T. Z IS holding a -ecep-
q at ats building, - Sixth street
Al the headquarters Of the Salvation
my and the American Salvation
my there are being given Christmas
se parties for the especial happiness
tile children
among the organizations which ceIe-
Eted NeE Year Eve were the Saenger-
.nd, which gathered at its clubhouse.
c street. where an informal musical
y vaudeville program was rendered;
E Columbia TUruverein, which watch
tie old year Out and enjoyed a
nee at the clubhouse on Q street. and
3 Wouan's Auxiliary, No IL Of CO.
mbia typographical Union, NO 151,
1ich gave its second annual New
7aT ban az the Pylhiau Temple. those
charge being Mrs John A Houston,
fToU-f----r IN Sa~vDT F1a-aA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01

More Telephones.
The growth Of Washington as a busi-
ness and residential city is further evI-
denced by the great increase in the
number Of JeIephones-ti1le savers-now
iu use
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North Iakuta
WisCOnGn.

Advanced IeEisIatiOualonE all lines gF
conservation viii be considered at tie
next session Of our legislature.
Althougl the work Is well organized
&C, ntinued on Tsnth PageD
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THOMAS IS SLATED
TO ENTER BOARD
Corporation Counsel Strong
" Favored as CommiS-
SiOner of the District.

As matters stand now. z H Thomas
CORPORATION Counsel To- rIe District
VII be offered the last vacancy on The
BOARD of District Commissioner.
BY q man who discussed the situation
vith the President early today. IL was
said that, unless something unforeseen
comes Up. Mr. Thomas Will undoubtedly
be asked 10 serve with CunO H Rudolph
and Major Judson-
NJ. Taft. from the beginning OF his
search for the new Commissioner has
desired 20 obtain for one Of the places
a lawyer Of ability He has decided MT.
Thomas meets his requirements. and. in
addition 90 this. he has found that the
Corporation Counsel IS recommended FOR
The position by the best elements OF tie
Districts people
Would Accept
Mr.. Thomas friends say ne will ao-
Cept the place
Gfr Thomas is a native OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia. and iris Is an ad-
GItIonaI r-c0mmeudation IN the eyes Of
the Presi tenJ. who wishes TO comply
with the request Of TTashinE1onisns
that they have at the head OF their
government strictly local men
He not only has the reputation as a.
aracdcing attorney Of great ability,
but he has taught law at Howard Uni
versity and at the National University
Law School.
Georgetown Graduate
He was born IN Washington. Novem-
Der =, 1856 he was graduated from the
law department Of Georgetown Culver-
sity and Has been in the active practice
Of his profession since May. IS77-
He was made Assistant United States
District Attorney by A : WOrthInEtOu
iu 1851, in which -OsitiOn he served two
years on October 80, 1901. he was ap-
pointed First Assistant Corporation
Counsel and he continued in that Office
until he was promoted 10 the place Of
Corporation Counsel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01
WEATHER REPORT.

a cold wave Cf marked intensity az
t}cared IN The region north Of Montana
t'I't7yr ana r has since spread east
tEzru ard S1uthward-
! A marked rise iu temperature has
taken place IN the Southern and East
brn States
4 storm OF marked intensity IS central
rhiS morning over Nevada- and il Is
causing SHOWS i1 the Northwestern
states
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Mrs. Taft Wears
White Crepe Gown.

Mrs. Taft. who stood to the right Of
the President. looked exceptionally We.
in a handsome drape5 sown OF EIllS
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FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT
Fair anu warmer tonight and san
bay- moderate SouthwesJcrly winds.
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ast Twelvemonth Quickly
Forgotten in CheenneSS OF
Greetings to 1910.
'OSPITALITY SHOWN
IN HOME AND CLUB
blowing Example of White House
ORGANIZATIONS and Citizens Are
Keeping Open House.
D sFrFNF ARMSTRONG

Bv sELENE ARMSTRONG
81 FhcrcHss
we know II T. Ncsv YeHr, and that
sHserer may he the sins and soTroyTs
old 1909:
Sc e reEofvcds
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Continued on second Pags)
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TEMPERATURES.
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Fair and Warmer Tonight
and Sunday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-01-05
EAST BOYER.

August Laurinat and wife accom-
panied by Willie Laurinat visited al
the Herman Helm home on New
Years day.
Willie klink, wife and son, were
guests of the formers sister, Mrs. ]
Andersen and family on Friday even
ing.
Miss Ida Meyer is spending severa
days with relatives in Charter Oak
Theo. Kuhl, wife and daughter
spent couple of days last week Wis
iting friends in Paradise Twp.
Mrs. Con Hassett was guest o.
her daughter Mrs. Frank Comstocl
on last Wednesday evening.
The Misses Emma and Minnie, to
gether with their brothers, visited al
the Henry Mordhorst home on Wed
nesday evening.
Willie Schneider, wife and child
rem visited at the parental home on
Friday evening.
Miss Ella Kolls spent several days
last week visiting at the Peter Atzen
home in Denison.
Miss Mary Lochmiller was a guest
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-01-05
of her SISTER, Mrs. VIM Luney
couple of days last week.

of her SISTER, Mrs. VIM. Luney a
couple of days last week.
The Misses Marguerite, Elsie, Anna
and Minnie Hadenfeldt accompanied
by their brother, Henry, were enter
tanned at the John Neuman home on
last Tuesday.
trip to David Zimmermans on last
Wednesday.
John Andersen, wife and children,
were entertained at the Rudolph
Klink home on Sunday last
Miss Mildred Luney spent a cou-
pie of days last week visiting rela-
tives in this vicinity.
Miss Alma Helm was guest of her
sister Mrs. Theo. Kuhl on last Sun
day.
VIM Sucksdorf, wife and son, Will,
left last Tuesday for a months visit
with relatives in Whittier Calf.
The Misses Anna and Bertha Ar,
mold and brothers enjoyed the hospi.
tally at the j. w. Comstock home
on last Sunday afternoon.
/ Fred Clausen and wife are visiting
at the John Andersen home for sew
eral days.
Willie Meyer visited with Dave
Comstock on Sunday last
Mrs. VIM. Schneider ST., was a
guest of her daughter, Mrs. August
Lochmiller ON Wednesday afternoon.
Willie Klink, wife and son. Johnny,
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Wednesday after weeks visit here
with the latter's sister, Mrs. Lutte
Tillett.
The members of the Presbyterian
Church gave a reception Friday even
ing, New Years Eve, for their min
lister, Rev. Macintosh and wife. An
exceptionally good program was
rendered after which all present en-
joyed themselves in games. At a
late hour dainty refreshments were
!, served. Everyone who attended re-
,reports a real good time.
d. E. Wilson returned to his home
in Fremont, Nebr., Sunday noon
after weeks visit here at the Mrs.
S. P. Cline home.
| The Ladies Aid Society of the
Methodist Church will meet Wednes'
day afternoon with Mrs. L. H. Brown
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hoffrins and
/, daughter, Milda, spent New Years
day in Manning visiting with the for.
mer's sister, Mrs John Reinholdt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Zollinger ot
Nicola, spent New Years day here Wis
iting at the l.. l.. Bliven home.
An election of officers of the Meth
odist Sunday School will be held or
4 Thursday evening after prayer meet
/ ing in the church.
R. c. Jackson left Saturday morn
y ing for Woodbine, Iowa to spend New
Years with his wife and children
They returned home Sunday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roehr spent Sat
iurday in Manning visiting at the j
Reinholdt home.
The Standard Bearer Society o
the Methodist church will meet Wed
nesday evening, Jan. 18th, at th'
home of Eftie and Cassie Sowles.
Grandma Flaugh has been on thu
sick list the past week but is nov
able to attend to her household du
ties.
Miss Hulda Leuth entertained
: number of her young friends Frida.
evening in honor of her birthday. !
arge crowd was present, and all en-
joyed dancing, until late or rather
until after the new year had boldl,
shown his face.
Miss Helen Ruby of Aurora, Nebr
spent New Years here, visiting he
!, sister, Mrs L. B. Alfred. She was &C
companied by her friend, Mr.. Harr.
!, Fife of Corning, Iowa.
Miss Alice Baker entertained
number of her young friends New
? Years evening in honor of her frien'
Rae Walters of Galva, Iowa, who ha
been visiting here the past week.
: Nina Sykes who teaches the Han
cock School spent the holiday vaca
ton here with her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. C. A. Sykes.
Miss Helen Ruby entertained {
number of her friends Saturday even
, ing at the home of her sister, Mrs.
B. Alfred A good time was had b.
all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Miller spen
New Years day in Manning, Iowa, Wis
iting at the John Reinholdt home.
Miss Sylvia Cooper spent the pas
week in town visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cooper.
J. Miss Lorene Jackson who attend
college at Morningside, visited her
the past week with her parents, MI
3 and Mrs. F. A. Jackson
Will Kehr returned to his home il
! washington Springs, South Dakota
Saturday morning after visit her
with relatives. His wife and children
= will remain here for longer visit
:. Miss Sadye Nicely who attend
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visited at the Rudolph Klink home on
Wednesday evening
Mr.. John Newman has been visit
ing relatives in Arcadia for a few
days the past week.
George Zea and wife were enter
tanned at the Louis Sneller home on
last Sunday.
Henry Mordhorst and wife visited
with VIM. sucksdorf and family on
New Years Day. Y;
VIM. Lochmiller, wife and children
were guests of Charley Heiden and
family on Sunday.
Miss Kate Cavanaugh was called
to Denison last Wednesday by the
serious illness of her mother