davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
CAT AS FIRE AGENT.
Modern Incendiaries Copy of Sam
sons Ancient Ruse.

From the London Chronicle.
And Samson went and caught so foxes
and took frebrands. and turned tail 20
tail. and put a frebrand in the midst be-
tween every two tails.
And when he had set the brands on fire
he let them go into the standing corn Of
the Philistines. and burnt up both the
shocks and the standing corn. with the
vineyards and olives-Book Of Judges,
chapter 10
The old familiar Bible story of Samson
and the foxes, and how he revenged him
self on his enemies the Phfistines has
been apparently plagiarized In action by
some Liverpool incendiaries.
A remarkable discovery isay5 our Liv-
erpool telegram) was recently made by a
party Of salvage fremen engaged in a
cotton warehouse which on Sunday night
was the scene of a slight outbreak of
fire. While a search was being made
among the debris. II was noticed that
several bricks had been removed from
the wall. and a further examination re-
vealed a live cat with long string at
tached to its tail, upon which we're the
remains OF some charred material that
had evidently been saturated with inflam-
mable liquid.
The theory Of the police is that the cat
was deliberately sent into the warehouse
where the cotton was stored the artificial
tail having been lighted beforehand The
prompt suppression of the fire on Sunday
night no doubt saved the cats life
The discovery confirms the police in the
belief that the numerous cotton fires Of
the past few months have been the work
of incendiaries, for the discovery Of whom
have offered a reward of $500
The police have removed the cat 10 the
BrfdeweII, where it is being tended IN the
hope that they may be able TO trace the
owner.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
Send CHEER TO UNIONISTS
A. F. Of L. Express Hope for Vic
tory in England.
Executive Council at Second Days
Session Transacts Much
Routine Business.
washingtan. D. G. Jan. 10

Washington, D. G.. Jan. 70
J. Keir HaHlie London.
Executive council expresses the sincaTest wish in
which / Join. for the Success q labors Partlia-
mentary candidate in the present campaign and
trust the common people ct England viii in this
contest stand by their constitutional rights
SAMUEL GOMPERS.
This cabIegram was forwarded yester-
day by direction OF the executive council
Of the American Federation Of Labor at
its second days session.
President Gompers was directed 10 en-
ter into correspondence with farmers
organizations, with a view 10 organizing
farm laborers.
An appeal will be made to President
Taft for a modification Of the law which
prevents civil service employees from
taking part In politics. It was decided TO
petition the legislature Of Virginia TO
throw open the home Of George Wash
ington at Mount Vernon to the public.
The executive council viii urge Con-
gess. 10 Investigate methods OF large
industries in Fefeeepce to tine new, tariG
laws
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
nnnnIdson Denies IntervfeN.

R. Golden Donaldson, bOndsman for
Edward n. Merriam, former deputy clerk
of the Juvenile Court, said last night
that a remark attributed to him in an
afternoon paper in connection with the
disbursement of the nonsupport funds of
the Juvenile Court, that the funds were
paid out by policemen, was false. II made
no such statement" he said.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
WOMAN ROUTS BURGLAR.
Puts TO Flight Negro She Finds In
Her Room.

When Miss L. NJ. Mccoy. who lives at
1881 Thirteenth street northwest, awoke
at 1870 o'clock yesterday morning and
found a negro burglar ransacking the
bureau drawers OF her room she jumped
from her bed and rushed at the thief.
who ran from the room, down the stair
way 70 the first floor. and. passing through
the dining-room, made his escape by al
open window.
Before entering the house the burglar
removed his shoes. which he left at the
dining-room window, by which he entered.
In making his escape he left one Of his
shoes. Examination showed that the
burglar had carried off a pocketbook con-
tanning a few dollars. as we'll as several
pieces Of wearing apparel.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
REPORT STARTLES CONGRESS.
immigration Commission Has Spent
SG57 1892 and Asks 1928, 900 More.

The immigration Commission. composed
Of Senators and Representatives, and a
few civilian experts, who produced the
White slave report" made a financial
statement 20 the Appropriation Com
mittees Of Congress yesterday which was
rather startling
The commission admits It has expended,
since its beginning. W until January 10,
1910, a total Of $657,99267. OF this sum
S525, 6u.e1 was paid out under authority OF
the act OF February 20. 1907, mostly for
field work" The rest of the eXpendi-
lures, amounting TO $152.S0l.05. was paid
for statistics and tabulatinE. The COM
mission asked Congress for an additional
sum Of S125,00O, 10 complete its work.
The request for a further appropriation
indicates that the commissioners Will not
be able 70 complete their work by March
next
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
WILL HONOR CARDINAL.
POEtifical Requiem Mass to Be CeIe-
brated at st. AlOysius'.

Cardinal Gibbons VIII preside over the
pontifcal requiem mass TO be celebrated
at ST. Aloysius' Church tomorrow at
10 a. m, for the late Cardinal Satolli
who died January s. in Rome. Mgr.
Diomede Falconio. the apostolic delegate.
VIII be the celebrant Of the mass.
Others who viii be here for the occa-
sion are Father Papi. 5. j.. formerly sec
rotary 10 Cardinal SatOlli, and now pro-
lessor at Woodstock College. who win act
as deacon, and Mgr. Bonaventure Ger
riet auditor Of the apostolic legation, as
subdeacon.
Cardinal Gibbons viii make a brief ad-
dress, and Mgr. Shahan. rector OF the
Catholic University, is 10 assist in the
sanctuary.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
BeckIey's Reading Appreciated.

Dickens admirers crowded the blind
room or the Library of Congress yes
terday afternoon 10 hear Sydney Beckley.
of England. read the trial scene from
''PickWiak Papers" His artistic interpre-
tation and splendid reading was highly
appreciated Mr.. Beckley viii read at
Mrs, Cleveland Perkins residence. l7u
Massachusetts avenue, this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
ROCK ISLAND VERDICT TODAY.
Stock Exchange Governing Commit
tee May Take Drastic Action.

tee May Take Drastic Action.
New York. Jan. 1.-THE meeting Of the
governing committee of the stock ex-
change tomorrow will be one Of the most
important since the meeting last May
to consider the recommendations Of the
Hughes commission. It will be held i'm
mediateIy after the close Of the market
The governors will take final action on the
Rock Island scandal IN the first place. and
then consider at least one important
amendment 70 the rules Of trading.
The argument became to-day as 20 the
propriety or justice Of disciplining the
house which handled the Rock Island or
ders on the market when the stock went
up thirty points and back again in If
teen minutes.
In the best informed stock exchange
circles the opinion prevailed that dis
ciplinary action would be taken not only
against the firms censured by the special
investigating committee, but against
other firms which contributed to the con-
fusion.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
Cutters to Hunt NIIs,inr Roat

At the request Of Wilbur Z. Dow, Of
New York, secretary OF the American
Association Of Masters. Mates. and Pilots
of Revenue Cutters, yesterday instructed
the Treasury Department TO search for
the lighter Columbia, which steamed from
New York on December a.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
Vermonters Meet Tonight

At the annual meeting OF the Vermont
State Association, at the Washington
Club tonight, new officers will be elected.
An attractive programme has been ar
ranged A social hour will follow the
business meeting. The financial secretary
will be in attendance to receive dues.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
Local Temperature.

Midnight. 70; 2 a. H., l6; a m. l6;6A n. Is.
s a. n, Is; 10 a. m .; y noon 81; Q D. m. g.
q m. 81. 6 p. n. 81: S p m %: 10 p. m, 90
Maximum. "a minimum "A.
Relative humidity-6 a. m, Is; 2 m, 20;
p m, IS Rainfall q p. m. 20 8 p. M O. Hours
Of sunshine ga. Per cent Of possible sunshine. e.
Temperature same date last year-Maximum 81:
minimum g
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
Fifty stenographers to Finish.

Fifty pupils Of Business High School
will be given certificates, showing that
they have completed a two years course
in stenography and bookkeeping, about
February / Through the agency of the
Business High School Alumni Associa-
ton positions for nearly all have been OBJ
tanned
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
Taft to Receive opera stars.

President Taft had as a luncheon guest
yesterday John Mccormack. OF the Man
haitian Opera Company, which is ap-
pearing at the Belasco Theater this week.
To-day at 10 o'clock the President will
receive all the members Of the Hammer
stein company.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
YearIy Census Report Issued.

Census Director Durand issued his re-
port yesterday for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1909, which explains the effect Of
the new law upon the thirteenthed ecennial
census and the progress and prospect of
the work, which is to cost the government
many millions OF dollars.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
FROHMAN SEES OLCOTT.
Accompanied by Charles Burnham
at the Columbia

Daniel Frohman and Charles Burnham,
the well-known New York theatrical
managers, came to Washington last night
and saw Chauneey Olcott in Ragged
Robin" at the Columbia Theater.
It IS understood that negotiations have
been under way in New York with Angus
tus Pitou, manager for Mr.. Olcott, for
a run Of the production at a Broadway
Jheater.
At the conclusion Of the performance
they had a long conference with Mr. Oh
colt.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
Head of c., b. & O. Quits.

Denver, Colo, Jan. u.-George B. Har-
ris has resigned from the presidency of
the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy Rail-
road, and Vice President Darius Miller
will be his successor.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
seventeen-year-oId Girl Missing.

Miss Fannie Williams OFT. seventeen
years old, was reported TO the police last
night as missing from her home, 9027
Ninth street northwest. since noon yester-
day. A general lookout has been or
dered by the police.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
southeast Citirens to No.

A meeting of the Southeast Washington
Citizens Association viii be held at
WeIler's Hall, Eighth and I ST. cts, to-
night, beginning at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12

With a little forethought and few
long strides down the back stairs Of the
Bliss Building yesterday morning Mrs
Myra Warren MCHenry Of kansas.
Carrie Nations ghost" fooled the po-
lice and averted her thirty-fourth arrest
She had threatened 10 hatchetize the
offices OF the National Anu-SaIoon
League because Superintendent Baker
would not promise to admit her Thurs
day. when an executive meeting is TO be
held
why do you meet in the dark?' she
shrieked. ''Why cannot I be admitted
when it's my fight? Is there any anti
saloon fighter more aggressive and we'll
meaning than I? And you lock your
doors in my face. and not only NINE but
the pubHc's-."
Catches His Breath.
Just a moment, madam. You are too
excited. This meeting is held according
10 the bylaws Of the society. We have
no reason to exclude any one. except
that il facilitates business TO have our
transactions quietly. You are a peace
disturber. You are fighting the anti
salOonists as much as you are the sa-
loonists. You have no information that
would help US, and 49,"
7 have exclaimed the woman, u
have proof of something you do not
want 10 hear. I know what the Anti
Saloon League is lighting for. I know
what John Marshall. Of the Kansas State
Temperance League, is fighting for I
didn't come here for nothing. The peo-
pie of Wichita paid my way here to
carry on this fight. and I'm going 10
bore right through il. I'll do II If I
have to BEGIN smashing right now"
Il don't wish TO argue the matter"
said Mr.. Baker Furthermore, I'm aw-
fully busy and must ask you to"
Il want TO be admitted to that meeting.
and I am going to be admitted, il I have
10 camp right here
Would Have Long Wait.
you are going TO leave this Office pretty
Eoon," said the superintendent. and his
hand went for the telephone.
''Have me arrested" shouted the wom-
an Have me arrested. Pn used to it.
You're not Were you ever arrested for
fighting against the saloons? No. You're
not that kind of a fighter. You"
mo. 600, please"
I've been arrested thirty-three times"
pursued the little woman with the black
veil, shaking her fist at the sUperin-
tsndent of the National Ant-Saloon
League. I've lain upon the bare floors
Of prisons and been cUned about by rude
men all over the country"
Supt Young, of the local bureau, led
the little woman out of the door and down
the hall a gong like that of a patrol
wagon sounded in front Of the building,
and Mrs. McHenry took on some alacrity
that had not been noticed before. In a
few moments she brushed down side
street and the police have not found
her yet
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12

Police Of Wheeling ". Va. have asked the 20
lice of this city to identify Il possible. photo
graph Of the young woman who was killed near
that city last Saturday The girl was nineteen
years Old attired as a man, and accompanied by
man who DISAPPEARED
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
Tide Table.

To-day-Hgh tide. s,i4 a. m and $50 .. N Low
tide, 25s q. m. and 255 p m
To-morroW-High tide, $50 a, n. and sa7 q m.
Low tide. 3A3 a. m. and 3.33 p m
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
temperatures in other cities.
Rain

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount OF rainfall, for the twelve hours ended at
p. N. yesterday. are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12

Go 90 the Shoreham restaurant. BEST
cuisine, best service" Tables reserved
Afternoon Tea Room now open. to 6
o. clock
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THERE WILL BE a JOINT CONVENTION AND
conference Of the Z. s. Civil Service Reference
Association a. Old Masonic Temple. OK 9Th and F
SIS, On the nth and 18th INsTs.. c9mmeue5nz
~ > a. n, 70 reTlse the constitution Of the L. s.
Z. > K, A and discuss retirement bills Thera
VII be mass meeting at the Public Librsrv ia
night q the 18th % award prizes f0r the best
essays retirement AN ora
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
WOMAN SMASHER
OUTRUNS POLICE
Mrs. Myra McHenry Escapes
Thirty-fOurth Arrest.
VISITS ANTI.SALOON LEAGUE

National Chief Officer Played Be-
cause He Denied Her Admission to
Star Chamber Meeting, and when
He Threatens Election and ImDris-
Onment Woman Disappears.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
Condition of the Water.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry, ". Va, jan I-PotCmac muddy
and Shenandoah eighty cloudy,
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
WILL GO TO LISBON
Spanish Minister VillalObar
to Be Transferred.
OFFICIALREPoRT FROM MADRID

Recalls story of Unpleasant Expert
ence at White House, Which He
Denies, and Episode at Toledo Cen
tennial, when Mexican Ambassador
Cancelled His Engagement.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12

PURSUANT TO SECTION !. ARTICLE TX. OF
bylaws. notice Is hereby given that the Annual
Meeting Of The Stockholders Of the Capital Trsc-
uon company for the election Of directors 70. the
ensuing year and sgch other business as nav b
brought before the meeting Kill Be held at the
oniee q the Company. 10th and II streets M
Washington. D. G.. on WEDNESDAY. Jsuusry ~
1919, az l0l5 O'Clock a. n.
The polls VII be open from O'Clock a n. until
L O'Clock noo1- Il. D. CHAMPION.
"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-12
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
GEORGE P. ZURH0RST,

}. WILLIAM LEE, Funeral Director
and Emtalmer. Livery in connection. Commodious
Chapel ard Modern CremAtorium. Modest prices
$50 Pennsylvania ave. nv. Telephone Main l85.
The broad ax., 1910-12-17
MILLIONS or RED CROSS SEALS
ALREADY SOLD.
tuberculosis Fighters Will Realize
$500, ooo-EiUndred thousand Help
ING In ,saIe-WIII Double Last
Years Record.

Washington, D. C., Dec. }, 1910.
Reports from headquarters Of the
American Red Gross given out today
indicate that at the beginning Of the
last week Of the sale Of Christmas
Seals, nearly 100000 have been sold
and that the prospects are bright for
a sale of more than $4,000, 900.
The actual number Of Seals sold 20
date is nearly $1,000, 900 In excess Of
the entire number sold In 1909 and is
already nearly three times the sale Of
1908. II the sale this week keeps up
at the same rate as since December
1st, the national authorities estimate
that over 100000 win be added to the
tuberculosis funds in all parts OF the
country. This will be double the
amount realized last year.
Engaged in this campaign for sell
ling Red Cross Seals il an army OF
over 100000, including men, women,
and children Of every rank and sta
ton Agents have been appointed in
one or more places In every state, ex-
oept Idaho and Montana. Among the
groups and institutions which are
assisting in the movement are the An
ti-Tuberculosis Societies, Red Cross
Chapters, women's Clubs. Labor Un-
ions, Lodges, Schools, Banks, Thea
tiers, Department Stores. Hospitals,
and innumerable other agencies.
Thousands Of dollars worth Of adver-
Using is being donated to the cam
pain, and many millions Of circulars
are being distributed to remind people
to buy Red Cross Seals.
The broad ax., 1910-12-17
A TRIP TO JAMATU: NEW PLAY
AT THE PEKIN THEATRE.

The Pekin this week offers another
one of their entire productions by the
stock company. The currant play is
staged in a most elaborate manner,
beautiful costumes and light effects
while the comedy is refined and anus
ing. An addition to the cast in Billy
Johnson the cleverest of Colored ar
fist in the light comedy line. A Trip
to Jamatu is ittingly named ComE
Opera as it has all of the accessories
that make up an entertainment of that
kind. New and pretty song numbers
abound throughout the two acts. The
first act in a get rich quick firm OF
grafters is full of laughs. The sign
ing of a contract between Johnson.
Gilpin and Perrin is highly humorous
scene. The last act laid on the island
of Jamatu is truly picturesque and
the burIesque queen of Mrs. Mcintosh
is really a character new in Negro Of
ferings on the stage. The jungle
number by Miss Banks is most tune
full and prettily sang and the picture
made during the number IS most at
traetive. The Singing and Dancing
dolls are a delightful apd unique num-
Der, the young ladies are made up to
represent dolls and perform num-
Der in the actions of sutomatums, this
feature is possibly the daintiest thing
that has ever been attempted in
Colored production Miss Crosby
makes q doll that the ladies' would
like to take home for their babies.
The entire second act of the play is
a payment Of beautiful costumes and
novel light effects and the setting a
gem of color, Miss Wise contributes
a number of Twilight that Is highly
effective, her beautiful soprano voice
is shown of to telling advantage.
The broad ax., 1910-12-17
me MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE MANAGING COMMITTEE
or THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY or
COOK COUNTY.
Wheel in Line For Andrew J. Graham
FOR Mayor Of Chicago.

Wheel in Line For Andrew J. Graham
For Mayor Of Chicago.
The first of this week, the majority
OF the members Of the managing COM
mittee Of the Democratic party OF
Cook County. under the leadership o.
Roger C. Sullivan, member Of the
Democratic National Committee,
wheeled into line for Andrew ]. Ora
ham for Mayor Of Chicago at the
same time Henry stuckart was select
ed to make the race for city treasurer.
and Francis D. Connery, was united
upon for city clerk.
From now on the fight between the
followers of Graham, Harrison and
Dunno, will be red hot and it may not
be true, but some say that later on
Mr.. Dunno will withdraw from the
race IN favor Of Carter Harrison, so
that he can without much trouble put
Mr. Graham, out Of the running.
The broad ax., 1910-12-17
The Tree Of Captain Jas.

A curious tree grows in the GENE
terry Of Tanah-Abang. at Welteyreden,
Batavia, isle Of Java, Dutch East In
dies, which is called the tree OF "Fa-
Their Tor Captain) Jas" Father Jas, an
officer OF the old East India company.
died in 1875 and was the first man
whose remains were buried in the
above named cemetery, or, as people
In Batavia used to say, he was the
first nhabitant Of Tanah-Abang. In
the course Of time a wild fig tree com
menced to grow on the grave and IS at
the present time a large tree with q
heavy trunk that embraces in ib
roots the original tombstone. Only a
few portions Of this stone are now
visible. There Is a strange superst
don about this tree, people saying that
when a lady makes a wish at the
grave beneath IT the wish Is fulfilled,
but the wisher ought to hang a gar
land on the tree. 1t seems, indeed,
that many wishes are fulfilled, as
large number Of garlands adOrn the
tree. At Christmas time especially
the tree Is decorated with many fresh
garlands.-Strand Magazine.
The broad ax., 1910-12-17
RECEPTION AND BANQUET IN
HONOR OF BISHOP BLACK
WELL.

Monday evening, December 18th, a
reception and banquet was held at
Walters A. M. E. Zion Church, 3Sth
and Dearborn streets, in honor Of Rt.
Rev. George L. Blackwell, and the
following interesting program was
rendered:
1. Music, by Ebenezer Baptist
Church Choir; 2. Invocation, Rev. ].
F. Thomas; 8. Welcome Address on
behalf Of Church, Miss Octavia Hud-
son; 4. Solo, Mrs. Emma S. Jackson;
5. Introductory address, Rev. H. H.
Wells; s. Statutory, Thomas Wallace
Swami; Z. Address, Attorney ]. Gray
Lucas; 8. Anthem, Choir; 9. Address,
Rev. z. T. Martin, d. D.; 10. Address,
Rev. H. E. Stewart, D. D.; IL. Music.
by Quartette; ~. Address, Hon. E. j.
Margerstadt; Is. Address, Hon. How
ard s. Taylor; IA. Address, N. S. Y.
NJ. c. A. Rev. John z. Moreland; Is.
Solo. Mrs Delilah Thomas; 16. Ad-
dress, Hon. c. Frank Taylor; Il. An
them, Choir; Is. Address, Rev. A. j.
Carey, D. D., Phi. D., 19. Response,
Bishop G. L. Blackwell; 20 Quartette,
Messrs. Thomas, Miller, Myers, Be
thel.
The broad ax., 1910-12-17
CALL FOR A CONFERENCE or
PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE
FORMATION or A NATIONAL
NEGRO BASE BALL LEAGUE.

WHEREAS, the undersigned having
been and still are interested In the
National Pastime, Baseball, and
WHEREAS, the Professional Ne
gro Ball player is compelled under
present conditions to live and die q
Semi Pro there being no other field
open to him. thus compelling veteran
players to be classed and pitted with
amateurs, and
WHEREAS, the Capital invested in
the Semi Pro Parks and players can
be utilized for the active formation
and operation Of a Negro National
Baseball League, THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED, that the undersigned
and such other persons who may be
interested in the formation OF such a
League meet at the Chateau De La
Plaisance, 1924 State street, Chicago,
Illinois, Wednesday, December 2sth.
1910 at II NJ. noon, in National con-
ference for the purpose Of organizing,
securing Park franchises, creating a
circuit and appointing a schedule
committee, etc.
RESOLVE that the tentative plan
heretofore inssued by Beauregard F.
MOseley, be the nucleus or basis
upon which the organization shall be
formed. This both day Of November,
1910. Signed
Beauregard F. Moseley, represent
ing Leland Giants Of Chicago, Illinois.
Frank Polambo, representing New
Orleans B. B. Club Of New Orleans,
La
Ralph Clemmons, representing
Dixie Park Baseball Club Of Mobile,
Ala.
s. R. Gibbs, representing Fall City
Stars Of Louisville, KY.
s. NJ. Cohen, representing Cohen
Baseball Club Of New Orleans, La.