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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
BURNED CHILD MAY RECOVER
Josephine Little Must spend Holt
days on Hospital Cot.

An unexpected change in the condition
of Josephine Little. twelve years old. who
was burned from head to foot Friday
afternoon. when her clothing caught fire
from gas range in the kitchen of her
mothers apartments. at S2ss Fifth street
northeast. last night caused physicians at
Casually Hospital 10 issue a statement
that the child probably will recover.
But the doctors say il will be weeks
before the girl can leave the hospital
She was told she would recover and that
she must spend Christmas and New
Year on the cot In the private room that
has been engaged for her
Mother will come to see me every
day she said, and the doctors and
nurses treat me so nice that I won I
mind staying here" Josephine is a
daughter of Mrs. Margaret Little The
child has two younger brothers. who are
attending school in Baltimore
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
G. P. 0. VETERANS FETED.

Ladies' Auxiliary sp ings Surprise
Following Business Meeting.
The G. p. o. Veteran Club was given
a feast by the Ladies Auxiliary after It's
regular business meeting held at Pythian
Temple last night
Mrs. John ID. Russell, president of the
auxiliary. acted as toastmistress. and
tOasts were responded TO by Briscoe
Goodhart. Myron J. FeTen, Mai John
ID. Russell. and Joseph Kaufman. Sew
eral OF the ladies also responded. One
81 the lady speakers spoke of the good
work OF Mrs Russell, their president, and
urged her reelection In January.
Capt Richard Z, Harlow is president
and Jacob c. Morgan. secretary OF the
Veterans Club.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
SONG RECITAL WELL GIVEN.
Mrs. Beard and Miss Netta Craig
Heard in Duets.

4 song recital of musical interest was
given by Mrs. owen Beard and Mss
Meta Craig on Friday evening in tbs
Beard studio. Their songs were well Sc
lected and we'll sung
The TWO voices blended in the duets adj
mirably. the famous 'Barcarolle" being
improved by the addition of the cello
part played by Miss Ethel Lee. Both
singers displayed temperament and good
tone. Mrs Boards pianiSsimO effects
were very good. Miss O'TOOle accom-
panied well, and Miss Lee played with
her customary skill and beautiful tone.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
LITTLE HOPE FOR MRS. GRAVE.
Aged Woman VIII Probably Die AZ
Result of Burns.

Mrs. Anna Grave, eighty years old, is
in a critical condition at the home of her
son-in-law, John Gabriel, S24 street
northwest. as a result Of burns received
early Friday morning. when she at
tempted to light stove with candle
in preparation for breakfast. In view of
her advanced age. physicians entertain
little hope for the recovery OF the aged
woman
Mrs. Grave was alone in the kitchen
when she started to light the FIRE Ga
briel and his wife and daughter heard
Mrs. Graves screams and ran down
stairs 70 the Kitchen, smOthering the
flames with rugs DIR. Frederick II. Nor
hart was summoned, and has since been
attending Mrs. Grave
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
white Leads Miners Poll.

Chicago, Dec. i7.-Partial returns from
the election of the United Mine Workers
last Tuesday Indicate that the insurgents
have carried the election and defeated
President Thomas l.. Lewis by large
majority Returns indicate that John
T. White of Iowa, has carried Illinois
by 5000 to 1900 majority. The States
of Kansas, Iowa and Indiana are going
about three to one in favor of White.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
ORDAINED AS PRIESTS.
Three Former Episcopal CIergymen
Take Catholic Orders,

Philadelphia. Dec. H.-Three former Protestant
Episcopal clergymen were ordained as Roman Catho-
lie priests by Bishop Prendergast and a lamber OF
assistants in the cathedral this morning
The Trio we're Rev. William I. McGarTey, who
resigned from ST Elizabeth EPISCOPAL Church yhree
wars ago and renowned the protestant faith fReV.
Maurice Govt. at time his assistant. who changei
his faith at the same time. and Rev William Hen
kel. former rector Of an EpisoEal church in Reading.
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sInshes HIS Throat

George w Simmons, forty-five years
old. a plasterer. was removed from his
homo at 527 Fifteenth street northeast.
TO Casualty Hospital. about $50 o'clock
yesterday morning, suffering from
razor cut in the throat. Physicians say
the man win be able to leave the hos
pital in a few days When he is re-
leased from the hospital he will be ar
raigned in police court on charge of
habitual drunkenness.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
FIREMAN GETS PENSION.


Justice barnard Issues Writ iu
Favor of 4. j. MOsheuveL
On the petition OF Anthony J. Mosheu-
vel. Justice Barnard. OF the District Su-
pIeme Court, has issued a writ Of man
damus to compel the District Commission
ers to grant him pension as a retired
captain OF the Fire Department.
Mosheuvel was dismissed from the de-
partment in 1908 by the Commissioners
for the good of the service" He says
he was not granted a hearing and that
no charges were fled against him.
On these two allegations he bases his
plea for a pension.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
HOT.WATER PIPE BURSTS.
Flood Mt Home of Isaac y. Jones
Causes 81 500 Damage.

Damage estimated at $500 was caused
yesterday afternoon by the bursting Of
a hot water pipe in the home of Isaac
B. Jones at 20S2 p street northwest. The
plant was overheated, 1t is believed. caus-
ing the pipes 10 nil with steam and re-
sulting in an explosion
The accident caused a slight FIRE, and
No. l Engine Company was sent to the
house. extinguishing the flames in few
minutes. The damage was caused by
the water from the broken pipe flooding
the house
lighted match dropped IN waste
paper basket gave origin to fire in the
front room on the second floor OF the
home of D. p. Thomas. l0l2 East Capitol
street. shortly before O'Clock last night.
The engine companies found little diff
Guilty in extinguishing the flames. The
damage is estimated at S0
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wallace Turner Foote. Jr.

New York. Dec. 17.-WalIace Turner
Foote. il. of Port Henry. N Y. died
at ST. Lukes Hospital early this MORN
ing after a long illness of Brights dis
case He was forty-six years old, and
represented the Twenty-third New York
district in Congress from 1886 to 1900 He
was one OF the youngest members OF
that body and reputed TO be one OF the
handsenJst
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
ENJOY YULETIDE SMOKER.
Noted Entertainers on Progrsmns me
Given at Press Club.

Several hundred members and guests OF
the National Press Club enjoyed the YUie-
tide smoker at the ciubrOoms lasr night
Maclyn Arbuckle. the actor. and Seumas
MscManus, the folklore author of Ire
land. were headlinerS in the entertains
ment programme. which embraced many
pleasing features.
Others who assisted were Thomas +.
Green. William Clabaugh, Roland B. Rod
rick, George OConnor. Tom Brahaney.
AMI the Press Club Banjo Trio. ID. j.
Callahan presented the club with bar
rel Of oysters. and a feast followed the
entertainment programme.
The first Of the afternoon gatherings at
the club will be held Thursday and will
continue throughout the Christmas sea-
son. Amusements and a collation. each
afternoon viii be features OF the pro-
gTamme.
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Fixed Time Better.
virginia Farmer sun Missing.

The police have been unable TO find
D. !. Amidon, ffty-five years old. a
farmer of Dumfries, Va, who has been
missing since Tuesday Amidon visited
the offices of his attorney. r. c. /.
MOncure, in Alexandria, Tuesday, trans
acted legal business and left, saying
he intended spending the night in Wash
ington The farmer has not been heard
from since.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
Y. M. C. 4. MEETING TODAY.
Dr. Lyman ". SPeFry To Give IA
illustrated Lecture.

This afternoon DR.. Lyman Beecher
Sperry will open a series of addresses
under auspices of the Y. NJ. c. a. at the
mems meeting in the New National The
alter. Twentieth Century America Is
the topic, 20 be illustrated with large
number of selected views made by Dr.
Spery in extended travel through the
West and far East
Songs in the dark" will be given In
the prelude 10 DR.. Sperry's lecture 4
strangers tea will be held at the \. NJ
c. A. following the theater meeting. al
which opportunity to form pleasant &C
quaintances is afforded for young men
who are strangers in Washington. Dr.
George Otis Smith, director of the Geo
logical Survey will tell Of the Passion
Play at Oberammergau at the tea
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
DIR. J. b. Gather.
o The Washington Herald.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Salisbury, n. C., Dec. H.-Dr. ]. B.
Gather, a well-known physician. died at
his home at China Grove to-day. after
being unconscious since Wednesday, He
lived alone. aad not being seen for two
days, neighbors broke into his house and
found him unconscious. He was sixty
FIVE years old. and leaves two sons and
one daughter
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
HISTORIANS MEET TUESDAY.
civilian Thornton AID the Steam
boat" VIII BE Discussed.

The Columbia Historical Society will
hold its 18th meeting Tuesday evening in
the lecture hall of the Washington club.
A communication on William Thornton
and the steamboat will be read by
Gaillard Hunt.
The subject will be open for discussion.
and the public is invited to attend
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
ACCEPTS BALTIMORE POST.
Rev. Joseph Dawson tn Leave Cali
vnry VI. T.. Passionate.

Rev. Joseph Dawson, pastor of the Cal
vary NJ Il. Church. will leave his post
about February to accept the pastorate
of the East Baltimore Methodist Church.
which Rev. j. NJ NJ Gray resigns to be-
come pastor of Hamline Memorial
Church, of Washington. No selection has
been made to iii the place OF Rev. Mr..
Dawson.
Rev. Mr. Dawson took charge of Cal
vary Church about eight years ago. he
had s congregation of eight members, but
succeeded in building its membership 10
nearly 600. and in addition has erected
church which cost nearly 5000
Much regret has been expressed at the
impending departure of Mr.. Dawson
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
PAYSoN WILL CONTESTED.
representatives. widow Asks Court
70 ConStrue Document.

suit was filed in the District Su-
preme Court yesterday by Mrs. Louise
c. payson, widow of Representative
Lewis B. Payson. of Illinois, against
Victor Payson. nephew. and Mrs Alma
NJ. Simmons. a sister. of the late Rep
resentative, TO have the will of her hus
band construed.
The will provides that Mrs. Payson
receive Sl25,000 and other property. IN
Guiding the family home. us Massachu-
sets avenue, but a dispute has arisen
over the dover right as relating 10 the
laws of Illinois and the District. II is
claimed that Mr.. Payson was not legal
resident of the District, as is contended
by his widow. The nephew and sister
are residents of Illinois.
Mr.. Payson served as Representative
from Illinois from 1880 to 1890. and sub
sequently held a legal position with the
government
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18

Her mind supposedly affected by q long
illness. Mrs. Marie Brecht. thirty years
old. wandered from her home at so
Twenty-second street northwest about
O'Clock Friday evening while her hus-
band, Or. Nelson u. Brecht was playing
chess with his father and has since been
missing. Every effort of relatives and
friends to locate the woman proving OF
no avail. DR.. Brecht last night appealed
to the police to institute a search for his
wife.
The grief-strieken husband fears his
wife has met with harm.
Mrs. Brecht according 10 her husband,
has been III for two monthsiand mas suf-
fered much pain. Her illness caused her
to grow respondent, but she never limited
at suicide or any other desperate act.
and seldom alluded 10 her sickness
Wife Goes to Room.
Mrs Brecht repaired TO her room Fri
day evening, saying she intended lying
down and resting. DR.. Brecht and his
father began a game Of chess, and IL
was not until O'Clock that the husband
went upstairs to see il his wife was
feeling III.
He was surprised TO ind the room I'M
occupied. He searched the house. and
then discovered that her coat, hat and
gloves we're missing. DR. Brecht waited
until midnight, and then went TO the
homes of a number of his wife's reia-
tiyes. but no one had heard Of or seen
the missing woman. DR.. Brecht con-
tinued the search yesterday. and ell
listed the aid OF the police Inquiry al
hospitals failed TO reveal the where
abouts of Mrs. Brecht, The police have
been unable 10 find a clew
Couple Well known.
Dr.. Breeht is graduate of GeorsS
Washington University, and both ne anal
Mrs. Brecht are well known in Washing
ton
The missing woman is described as ,
feet 4 inches in height rs pounds IN
weight. with dark brown hair, gray eyes
and a fair complexion. When she dis
appeared she wore a gray checked suit,
long, black fur coat, and large black
nat trimmed with black ostrich feathers,
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AUSTRIAN DIPLOMAT
MAY RESIGN SOON
Continued from Page One.

open on many occasions for musicales.
which were feature OF her Washington
life until her health began 10 make 1t
nee essary for her 30 curtail her activity.
Her Christmas entertainments for her
young daughter have been most hospit
able. ithe little friends OF the Baroness
Mia being asked 10 partake Of the en-
joyments of the great tree. which is al
ways a special feature at the embassy.
and these guests have always been for
the most part the American playmates OF
the little baroness. The tree is always
lighted on Christmas Eve. when the
family and household are assembled for
the gifts and the feast which follows.
The guests are asked for Christmas
afternoon.
Hostess Genuinely Liked.
There has been no embassy or legation
hostess more generally liked by Ameri-
cans in Washington and New York than
the wife of the Austro- Hungarian AM
bassador, Baron Hengelmuller, whom
they have seen elevated from Minister 70
Ambassador. from landgrave 10 baron,
and from the end Of the Anbassadorial
line TO the head, where he now stands
as dean of the corps They have not only
seen him advance during his eighteen
years of service here, but have ap-
plauded II.
He and his accomplished wife were
very democratic during the first years
of their residence here, before the birth
Of their idoIized daughter and only
child. They were among the first to adopt
the use of the bicycle for long trips, and
among the earliest photographs Of them
are some taken in bicycle costume. with
their wheels in front Of some of the most
famous Of the marks here
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Mrn. Gilhert G. MaIker.

BinghAmton, n. Y, Dec. l7.-Mrs. CHI
bert c. Walker, aged fifty-eight. widow
OF former Gov. Walker, of Vir-
ginia. died here this morning at the
home of her sister.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
GIVES MISSoURI'S HISTORY.
Reprcsentatiye BOrIand Delivers
speech Before state society.


The Missouri kpeiety heard an interest
ing address by Representative William
p Boriand. of Kansas City Mo. at lis
monthly meeting held at Pythian Temple
last night. He told of the early history
of Missouri and the Lewis and Clark ex-
nedition. He said the resources of the
state were worthy OF exploitation. and 4
rich field for the historian and novelist
Judge G. A. Leavitt. Of the Interior
Department. gave short address, in
which he told of his own experiences
in the development of Missouri.
H. j. Phelps, president of the society,
presided and announced that Senator
Warner, of Missouri, who was expected
to make an address. was unable to be
present. The programme of the even
ing included a tenor solo by George R
Rock. with piano accompaniment by Mrs.
Rock, and a recitation by Mrs. q. A
Leavitt.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18

Boston Dee l7.-No trace Of the coal bargeS
scranton ard Hampton which went adrift from the
tug Margaret. Of Cape Cod Thursday night has
keen found. The revenue cutter Gresham this after
picked up the threemasted schooner Stephen
g. Loud. which, abandoned By her-creW early
Yesterday morning about thirty mies East Of Boston
light
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
OBITUARY.
George ID. Low.

Boston, Dec. l7.-George d. Low, of the
firm Of Shreve, Crump & Low, jewelers..
dropped dead in his room at the Hotel
Touraine this afternoon. aged eighty
four. Death was due to heart disease
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
W. B. & A. OFFICER RESIGNS.
C. F. GIadfeIter quits After a Long
Service

Service.
Charles F. Gladfelter. secretary and
treasurer of the Washington, Baltimore
and Annapolis Electric Line, has resigned.
and left last night for the West lie is
succeeded by Allen p. Norris. who as
sumed his duties yesterday.
Mr.. Gladfeiter would not discuss his
future plans, though it is reported that
he may continue in raiiroading either in
Washington or Chicago. He was With the
w. b. & A. since 1t was opened, and had
charge Of the freight traflc and auditing
departments. Mr.. Norris, his successor,
was connected with the operating depart
ment OF the road.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18

Itay's admiralty plans 10 build four 340O0ton
super Dreadnoushts the greatest lighting ships in
the world
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-18
ASKS AID OF POLICE
Dr. Nelson d. Breeht Fears
for Missing Wife.
LOCAL HOSPITALS SEARCHED

Woman Suffering from Long Illness
Wanders from Home While Physi-
elan Plays Chess with HIS Father,
Inquiries Among Her Friends Fail
60 Reveal CIe.T 20 Whereabouts.
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Ars.ntin. now leads in tn. euBOrt.tiOn Of Ossi.
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HEAVY stitching is the latest CD in slor,A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-21
THE BRIDE is MISSING.
Wedding That Was Concealed Followed
by Mystery.

Murray, Nov. ol-The friends Of the
bride and groom were surprised last
week to learn Of the marriage Of Miss
Edith Long 10 MarceHus Jackson. Of
this city. They were united in wedlock
at the home Of Ora Castor. Of Osceola,
Oct. 20. Rev. F Edwards ofhcia ting.
The marriage was TO have been kept
Hsecre, until the conn letion OF the new
residence Of Mrs J. =. Gripp, with
whom Miss Long has lived for the past
few years. oul the news leaked out.
The seemingly happy event has, now
ever, been turned TO sorrow and anxi-
ETY. thru the sudden and mysterious dis
appearance of Mrs. Jackson. who left
Murray on No Wednesday OF last
week and has not been seen since ov
relatives here Her whereabouts are
still unknown. Mrs. jackson was traced
10 Dies Mones and thence south on
Great Western train. but further than
that nothing has been known OF her
movements No possible reason is
known for her leave taking and all
friends are a, a loss to understand 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-21

Postville; Evelyn Tiernay. Elma;
Christaine A. Thorne, Cedar Falls.
Bachelor Of Arts In Education De-
gree-Gladys Chrisman. Grace E. Du-
Bots, Eva L. Gregg. all OF Cedar Falls
Department Certifcate-C. L. Sibert'
penmanship, Cedar Falls.
Special teacher diploma, primary
Bessie S. Barnes Cedar Falls: Marie
G. Boye. Mitchell. s. D.; Jeannette
Kurzrock, Waterloo; ]. Avis Smith
Oelwein Emma L. Sheldon, Hull;
Bessie NJ Stebe, Alden.
kindergarten teacher-June E. ALI
son. Marathon: Selma Bartels, LeMars;
Clara w. Rakow. Oskaloosa; Louisa H
Williams, Charles City: Helen r. ELK
Riceville.
Elementary teacher-Pear Reeves.
Llvermore: Cordelia Whitney Wallace
Leon Maude Walters, Cedar Falls;
vernie Pearl Willard, Gladbrook
Under the present order class Is
graduated from the college at the close
OF three terms and al such times grad
yates receive their diploma or certt-
ficates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-21
BIG DECIDING GAME.
Championship Event Between Cedar
Falls and Iowa Falls on Thanksgiving.

Special 20 Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Nov. 20-The indications
now are that the bigges, crowd that
ever gathered in this city TO witness a
football gaze vii, assemble al IN /.
Ellsworth College athletic park Thanks
giving Day TO see the big high schoc,
game between Cedar Fails and Iowa
Falls. This game naturally attracts
wide atten,ioa because the outcome
will virtually determine the high school
championship Of northern Iowa for this
sea son Ne Their OF the teams that will
meet here on that day has been beaten
this year and both are in fine trim, for
the deciding game of the season.
The record Of both teams Is excellent.
being as follows: Cedar Falls s. Hanp-
ron 5: Cedar Falls II. West Waterloo
O; Cedar Fails IL, East Waterloo 0:
Iowa Falls T.. Hampton (forfeit>:
Iowa Falls IS Fort Dodge o Iowa
Fails 81. Mason City Q; Iowa Fails 2.
Webster City 0.
The game Will be called ~ ,. n.
and the following are the officials
q greed upon: Referee. Professor Sey-
,nour. of Iowa State Teachers college;
umpire. Professor RaylajM, u Ellsworth
College: field Judge. Professor Le.ning.
o. Ellsworth College. mead lines.lan,
Professor Brown. Of Cedar Fails
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-21
AZ the On. Horne.

Jere L. Sullivan, the head Of the Ho-
tel and Restaurant Employees Interna-
tional Alliance. said in Cincinnati.
apropos Of Labor day:
Our American hotels are better than
they used to be. and for this better
ment my organization deserves no little
credit
I'VE have today no such hotels as the
One Horse, Of Tin Can. where il you
asked for bath they used to give you
shovel and tell you to 60 down to the
hollow and dam the creek.
IAN English earl once visited the
One Horse hotel. The landlord withou
cerem ony led him outside. pointed to q
window on the fifth floor and said:
"'Thar's yer ROOM
"'But do you understand who ann?
said the earl. dismayed at such treat
ment. I'm Lord Augustus Manners
"'Wall, wot do ye expect me to do
If ye are? snarled the hotelkeeper.
Kiss ye?'"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-21
NOT TO REBUILD MILL
Park Dam Power Company of EIdora
Purchases Dam at Steamboat Rock
For Reserve Water Power Purposes.
Thus Changing Plans Of Former
Owners.

Specia. % Tines Republican.
Eldora Nov 21.-Tae Park Dam
Power Company. of Eidora. vino are
building the mammoth concrete darn
across the Iowa a. this place so as TO
have power for large lighting plant
have purchased the dam at Steamboat
Rock Some little time ago the mill
a. Steamboat Rock was burned. I; was
thought at the time ,ha. 1t you'd be
rebuilt ard later Statement. was made
by one Of the owners 70 the effect that
they would start work as soon as pos
sible, but a later report states that they
will not rebuild and now they have
sold the dam to the Eldora concern.
The Steam boat Rock dam will be
used 10 regulate the water supply for
the big dam here. When the water is
high it can De held back at Steam boat
Rock. and when it is low the water can
be let our. This makes 1t very con-
venient for the Park Dam Power Com
pany and is another step towards the
completion Of their extensive plans.