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The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
DEMOCRATS FLOCK
TO DIX INAUGURAL
Those of Low and High De-
gree Will Be at Albany.

Albany. Jan. 1.-Everything is in read
mess for the inauguration Of Gov. elect
Dix at noon tomorrow. The ceremony
will take place in the assembly chamber
in the presence of senators and assem-
blymen. the judges Of the Court OF Ap-
peals. the Democratic State officers. the
retiring State officers, the new and old
military STATS of Cows. Dix and White.
and the families of the State officers, and
about 5000 visitors.
The assembly chamber will comforta-
bly, accommodate. about 1000, and yet
about 5000 invitations have been issued.
The oath of Office will be administered
to Gov. Dix by Secretary Of State La
Zansky. Gov. White is to make q short
address. and Gov. Dix Is then to deliver
his inaugural speech. There is to be
an old-fashioned reception at the execu-
tive mansion later in the Gay. This re-
ception will be after the fashion in
augurated by Roswell P. Flower when
he first entered the mansion. Democrats
from every crossroads, town. and ham
let in the State are to attend.
Already there is a great throng Of
Democrats on hand for the festivities
The five Democrats who have been prom
inently mentioned for United States Sem
ator are all here. namely, Edward M
Shepherd. William F. Sheehan. Daniel
F. Cohalan, Supreme Justice Gerard. and
]. Sergeant Cram.
In the gathering are also Democrats
not hitherto very prominently mentioned
hunting for the political lightning. In
addition there are all sorts and condi-
tions Of Democrats high and humble.
rich and poor. some who want Jobs.
others who would not give a button for
Il job. and still others who hope with all
their hearts that the Democratic party
will remain in power in the State as long
if not longer than the Republicans. who
have reigned for sixteen years necessarily
and continuously. with the exception Of
the short period of two years between
1906 and ,ecs, when the Democrats had the
State Offices below governor.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
THREE HURT In AUTO CRASH
Wilmington Men Seriously Injured
When Steering Gear Breaks.
William G. Coke, John r. Neary. and
Arthur H. G. Garrett Victims
of Accident.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. 1.-WIliam G.
Coke, president of the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Corporation; John F. Neary.
c. Gray and Arthur H. G. Garrett, pres
i6ert of the Bond Bottle Sealing Com
pany, were seriously injured late this
afternoon by Mr.. Coxe's automobile turn
ing turtle.
Coke and Garrett were pinned beneath
the car. Neary was thrown clear, but
was badly jOsled.
The victims were returning from the
country home of William S. Hilles, a
prominent lawyer and son-in-law of the
late Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard.
They were in Coxe's 4Onorsepowey
car, with the owner at the wheel. The
steering gear broke, and the machine be-
coming unmanaseable, 1t turned over
while going at a fast rate of speed
Coke and Garrett were caught in the
wrecked machine, and were rescued with
difficulty. Coke was severely injured
about the head and back. and Garrett
head. Neary, although thrown clear Of
the wreck, was severely bruised and cut.
The victims were taken to Newcastle.
where their injuries were dressed. They
we're then brought to their homes in Will
mington in another machine. The auto
ran over 100 feet after the steering gear
gave way 1t skidded on to the trolley
tracks Of the Wilmington. Newcastle and
Southern Railway, where it overturned.
pinninC Coke and Garrett beneath it.
The victims were dragged from the
wrecked car by passengers Of passing
electric car
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
WOODWARD NABBBD
BY GOTHAM POLICE
Man Wanted Here Has Been
Indicted Twice Before.

Robert Graham Woodward was arrested
as fugitive from justice yesterday at
his home in New York City at the re-
quest Of Maj. sylvester, of th0>Washins-
ton police.
He was indicted in this city on Satu--
day. charged with the larceny of 5000
from a. p. Ordway & Co., chemists.
in New York. The Washington police
say that he was in the employ % that
firm in this city In the winter of 190S-O9
and that he sent in a bill for the pay
ment Of lawyers fees amounting to $500.
Woodward told his employer that the
lawyer had prevented the imposition of
special internal revenue taxes on sulphur
bitters manufactured by the firm, but
when inquiry was made of the lawyer
in question he said that he mad never
been retained in the case and tina; he
did not know Woodward.
in the case said yesterday that Wood
once in the latter part OF last Septen-
ber and again two months later, both
times in New York. He was charged
with the larceny of $4,000 and of 5000
in each instance. 1t is understood that
the $500 charge is still pending.
friend of Woodward, who appeared
at police headquarters in New York last
night, said that in 1905 Woodward
brought suit against the Ordway Com
pany for $4,000 for services. and that
Ordway undertook a year later to show
that there was ground for criminal a"-
ton against his former employer.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
ROOSEVELT EULOGIZES
HOXSEY'S ACHIEVEMENTS

New York, Jan. 1.-Col Theodore
Roosevelt has made public the following
statement on Arch Hoxsey's death:
Il am more grieved than 1 can say
over the tragedy that came to Hoxsey.
he was courageous and a splendid type
Of fellow.
Il wanted to make the trip in the air
with Hoxsey because he was an Ameri-
can aviator and had an American ma
chine. 1 admired Hoxsey for the skill
he had displayed in handling his aero
plane. / felt that it was entirely safe to
trust him when ventured into the air
with him.
"Hoxsey showed a thorough command
about the handling of it as though he
understood exactly what he was doing
was deeply impressed by his perfect
control Of himself and his guidance of the
machine.
1T is hard to think Of the death of
this splendid man Of daring. But the
tragedy OF HoXsey. as Of others who
have met death from exploits in the air,
will not be in vain. 1t is important that
aviation be carried on. The Wright
brothers have performed an incalculable
service to this country in the realm of
aviation. They deserve the country's
fullest Communications. feel for them
as I do for Commander Robert E. Peary
in his polar discovery.
THE Wright brothers have advanced
aviation in this country. They pointed
the way; Arch Hoxsey did his part and
he did it we'll He achieved notable tri-
umphs, and what he did reflected credit
upon all Americans
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
AUTO HITS A GATE:
FOUR ARE UNaURT
Big Touring Car Wrecked
Near White House.

Four men narrowly escaped death or
serious injury yesterday morning when
a big touring car in which they were
riding crashed into one Of tn gates at
the entrance to Executive. avenue, be-
tween the White House and the State.
War. and Navy building. almost demolish-
ing the machine and badly damaging the
gate.
They wereG G. Hammer. Washington
manager of the Mosler Safe Company.
residing at 170s F street northwest; Al
fred c. Machler, general passenger agent
Of the North German Lloyd Steamship
Company, living at u John Marshall
place. and two acquaintances whose
names they did not know.
TIE accident occurred at O'Clock. when
Hammer tried to pass a Buick car, oc-
cupied by the chauffeur of R E L Yel-
lott. q real estate dealer. living at
Cleveland Park. The streets were slip
perry, and as Hammer tried to guide out
Of the path of the smaller vehicle his
car skidded, and crashed against the big
gate.
The car was almost wrecked and
turned on its side. throwing the occu-
pants to the asphalt. All escaped with
out injury. The threetnch iron bars In
the gate were bent and twisted. and a
heavy iron centerpiece, bearing the
United States coat of arms, was knock
ed forty feet.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
THOMAS EDISON.

You talk about your great big men! This who tniers
his den and tackles problems weird and queer and springs
triumph year, such mighty figure that the highest terms
of praise fiat If should toll for fifty years and
agony and tears and kind welmeanng friend should
and tell at the end that had baed much hay
Thomas bales in half day. that speech would surely make
yell with happiness too great tell The great inventors who
deadeach had notion his head and when he that
through there for him do He sat round
and drew his pay, and shveed up and blew One big
acevment the stuff great idea enough But Edison
that wizard weird don't around and raise beard gossip
the about the days that No
does with invention strange and than
his noisy smoky shops with tools hand he gayy hops and
with his sledge and rasp something that makes the whole
world gasp Though small and t he weighs ton he's twenty
great rolled in WALT MASON.
Copyright by Geone
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
WRIGHTS BELIEVE FUTURE
OF AERO IS UNIMPAIRED

Dayton. Ohio. Jan. 1-while the acci-
dents which have lately depleted the
ranks of the Wright Brothers aviators
are greatly deplored, they will have no
effect upon future operations in develop
ing the science of flying. according to
a statement made by Orville Wright here
tonight He said:
I'VE sincerely believe in the future of
the aeroplane, and believe that the fatali-
ties which have marked the past year
will tend more toward impressing the
birdmen of caution, rather than to de-
stroy the progress Of the science. Hox-
sey's fall was not >Ssustained through
fault of imperfect mechanism. and but
few of the accidents recorded have been
caused through mechanical imperfction
of the aeroplane.
Extreme caution on the part Of avia-
tors, which is something We have always
urged, would certainly cause decrease
in the number of accidents. The flyers
become reckless after continued success,
and with the applause of the world ring
ing in their ears risks are taken which
oftentimes end in tragedies"
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
AERO CLUB OFFICIALS
HOLD MOISANT CULPABLE

New York. Jan. 1.-Following an in
vestSaton of the circumstances by
which Moisant. the aviator. lost his life
yesterday, officials of the Aero Club of
America to-day declare that Moisant
was more or less to blame. The fact that
he ignored his own experience and Oft
repeated advice % fellow-birdmen-to
alight facing the wind-and took the very
risk that he had often warned others
against. is uneXplainable.
''Moisant was overdaring." said Camp
bell Wood. Witness his flight against
the 50-mile gale last Thursday: but, un-
less something went very wrong with
his machine he had no right to risk the
success of his fight for the Michelin
Cup by taking a landing with his back
to the stiff breeze that was blowing over
the special track.
''Of course. there is the possibility that
it was Hobson's choice with Moisant-
that circumstances forced a speedy land
ing. One can never tell. The breaking
of the machine destroyed all evidence.
but one thing is sure, there is nothing
about the monoplane to indicate a break
before it reached the ground
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
MISSING A SECOND TINE.
Spectator in Stocks and Bonds n
Seen Since November 2S.

Spectator in Stocks and Bonds Not
Seen Since November 2S.
New York. Jan. lon November g
last John Smith Rice. described as a
speculator IN st ocks and bonds. left the
real estate Office Of James A. Dowd. at
S14 Sixth avenue, and slipped out of sight.
Mr.. Dowd has not seen him since the
door closed behind him and his wife.
who is an invalid. has not seen him
since some what earlier the same day.
She waited five weeks for him to come
back. and then sent word to the police
as king them to look for him. Thus far
the alarm was sent out on December 2S-
not a word Of his whereabouts has come
to Mr.. Dowd or Mrs. Rice.
John Smith Rice figured in a notable
thirteen year ago. He van
ished In May. 1897, and was gone four
and then came back after his
wife had taken out letters Of admins
tration on his estate. He joined his wife
at Saranac Lake, where she had gone
for her health. and told her, perhaps.
where he had been. He did not tell the
which had printed a good
deal about his disappearance.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
LAUGHTER GOOD MEDICINE.
Rev. E. Hez Sven Says Mcrriment
Ii q Gift from God.

Rev. E. Hez SVEN Says Merrfment
Ii q Gift from God.
Preaching at Typographical Temple be-
fore an interested congregation, in which
young people were predominant, Rev. E.
Hez Sven took as his sermon last night,
DO Washington men laugh more than
Washington women?'
To this question Rev. Mr.. Sven an
swered emphatically that they do. He
declared that laughter was not only the
cheapest medicine in the world, but the
best; that laughter was a singular gift
from God, and that the best way to be-
gin the new year is with a hearty
laugh.
Speaking in regard to the differences
between men and women. Rev. Mr..
Swem explained that everywhere. and
not in Washington alone. man usually
laughed the most. While Washington
women are In their homes, he said. they
did not laugh as much as the men, but
seemed to bear their troubles more heav-
lily, whereas the men forget then.
Accept the new year with the determi-
nation to be happy and to make others
happy. he urged. for laughter in one
person creates laughter in another and
flls the world with brightness.
He explained that the old maxim. "He
who laughs last laughs BEST was still
alive and applicable to the present times
Rev. Mr.. Sven began last nights SER
mon as the first Of another series which
he will preach on human nature.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
PAY RESPECTS TO CARDINAL
Gibbons Greeted by Persons of All
Denominations.
Prelate, i'm Sermon, Decries Prev.
alence in World To-day Of
"Human Icebergs.S

Baltimore, Jan. 1-Cardinal Gibbons
held his usual New Years reception
after the celebration Of high mass in the
to greet the cardinal, persons Of all re-
ligious denominations calling to pay
their respects. To all the cardinal gave
a CHEEKY greeting.
The cardinals sermon was based on
christian charity" In the course Of
his sermon the cardinal denounced the
selfish and inordinate man as an enemy
to Christian charity. That there are
walking in the midst Of the people all
over the world to-day human icebergs''
was the opinion expressed by the car
dinal.
There is nothing more repulsive or
chilly than the human icebergs," said the
cardinal. who 90 about the world chilli
ing those about them with their cold.
demeanor. There are many ice
bergs in the family circle. but 1t should
not be SO. Let your hearts be glad, and
radiate joy among others. Be not, my
dear friends. beseech you again. Ice
bergs, but be charitable and happy, and
do not chill those among whom you
move
For my part, were investigating the
respective claims of the various systems
Of religion that have sprung up in the
course OF centuries, much IS would be
attracted to the Catholic Church by her
admirable unity Of doctrine. sanctity OF
her moral code. her worldwide cathol-
icity. and by that unbroken chain Of
apostolic succession which binds her In
separately TO the primitive church.
would still be more irresistibly drawn to
her by her organized systsm Of charity -
A
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
FOUR TAKE PARACHUTE
JUMP FROM DIROPLANE

San Antonio. Tex. JAN LIN an exhi-
bition flight to-day in his diroplane. DR..
H. E. Honeywell, of st. Louis. and Drs.
G. n. Fairfield and w. H. Herring. of
San Antonio, and DR.. Edward Auer. Of
New Braunsfels. had a narrow escape
from death. The combination balloon and
aeroplane was caught in stiff breeze
and was blown across the city at the rate
Of forty miles an hour. The gas was
poor, and In order to clear the tall build
ings the ballast had to be all thrown
overheard
The wind carried the balloon across
the city and into the country at ter
rifle rate of speed. Fifteen miles out
several attempts were made to land. but
without success. owing to the dense
woods. Finally. at q height of 800 feet,
the entire party took parachute leap
and landed safely in field. This is the
first time four heavy men ever attempted
to make parachute leap at such a low
elevation.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
THRONGS ESCORT BODY
OF MOISANT TO GRAVE

New Orleans, Jan. IA throng followed
the body of John B. Moisant to re-
ceiving vault in Metairie Cemetery this
afternoon despite the attempt Of the dead
aviator's kinfolk to make the ceremonies
private. Moisant's brother, Alfred j.
Moisant. and two sisters, with the avia-
tors and officials here for the national
meet attended the services at an under
takers. When the hearse bearing the
body left for the cemetery, a crowd fol-
lowed in automobiles and other vehicles.
At the grave the crowd was aug
mented by late comers. The floral offer
ings were many and beautiful. There
was scarcely an aeronautical society in
the world that did not send a wreath
to honor the memory Of one Of the ner-
West of aviators. Villages and cities
throughout the country where aero clubs
have been organized were represented by
their floral offerings. France, England.
Germany ard Belgium cabled orders for
wreaths. The flowers were banked about
the coffin in which Moisant rested. a
smile lingering on his face in death.
Alfred ]. Moisant and the two sisters
leave tonight for New York. When Moi
SAINTS body will be shipped to Chicago
has not been determined.
Seek CauAe of Tragedy.
Any number Of theories have been ad-
vanced for the reason of Moisant's los
ing control OF the machine. Discussion
has generally narrowed down to the
agreement that it was unfaniliarity with
the monoplane's balance that caused the
fatal plunge after gust Of air tilted
the machine from the tail.
The brother and sisters Of the dead
aviator are stricken with grief thai finds
little expression. Alfred J. Moisant
learned Of the death Of his brother in a
tragic way. lie had seen John of from
City Park in a beautiful start for the
Harahan Field. Alfred followed in an
automobile. He took the road leisurely.
and was some distance behind when he
neared the field. An eighth Of a mile
out Alfred was stopped by a negro rail-
road laborer, who asked:
Are you an aviator?"
Alfred replied, yes"
We'll" said the negro, 'there's one Of
you gentlemen over in the field there
dead"
He Just tumbled from the machine"
said the negro.
Alfred then drove his automobile
through a plowed field to reach his
dead brothers side
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02

cident. but would rather he would have
been killed outright than crippled for life
For. knowing my boy as 1 did. 1 feel
of this work. This. not my part alone,
has been the great achievement. not to
be!ittle the individual results that have
been achieved In altitude, distance, and
duration 1t seems to me that speed, and
then more speed. and perhaps still lit
tie more. is the main thing now.
In connection with the DEVELOPMENT Of
speed. we have also been improving the
devices. Probably to this is due
the comparatively few fatalities Of this
year. The attainment Of higher rate of
speed Is. Of course, attended by more
risk to the aviator. but the utility Of
the flying machine depends upon its abiI-
ity to fly with an extraordinary amount
OF speed"
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
TAILORING TALKS.
BY. FRED GATCHELL,
928 Fourteenth Street.

These are days for RETROSPECT
ton. The business year has just
drawn to a close, and in sum-
ming up I find two things for
qualification. First, the volume
of business l have done during
1910 has been the largest in my
history. Second, the work turned
out was the best we have ever
done. l certainly have substan-
tial proof that merit wins.
But l don't measure success
solely by dollars and cents. l feel
that l have strengthened my
standing as tailor with my old
customers, and made many new
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02

and stanch business friends for
Gatchell Tailoring.
l think it is a tribute to my
methods as we'll as to the work
we've turned out. MODERN
METHODS-that have put Tai
loring on a businesslike plane
and have had the tendency to in
spire confidence.
These methods have been
backed up with DOWNRIGHT
GOOD WORK. It'll would be
pretty hard to see why it shouldn't
have been a prosperous year.
Now, then, I am going to
make 1911 a still better year, on
the same line-"Fit or No Paw"
and no deposit. \
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02

certain he would have lived a life Of
torment had he been compelled to have
gone through life manned and helpless.
Saturday was the first day I have been
absent from the meet. for which I am
glad. I would not have been able to
have stood the sight Of seeing my dear
boy dashed to death.
Il shall not look on his dead form. for
wish to remember him as he was. cheer
full. loving, and smiling
While nearly all Of Hoxsey's associates
believe the wind hurtled the biplane,
Hubert Latham to-day said he did not
believe the accident was due to the air
currents. but to some other cause, the
nature Of which he would not discuss.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
FOUL PLAY Is SUSPECTED.

Charles Washington, of This City,
Found Dead in New York.
New York, Jan. 1-Charies Washington.
a middle-aged negro, Of Washington, D.
c., was picked up unconscious. this morn
ing in the airshaft between - and 3s4
West Thirty-seventh street by Policeman
Hackett, who sent him to the New York
Hospital His skull was fractured. He
was still unconscious tonight Detectives
were unable to learn whether he had been
pushed from one Of the windows or not.
William Jones, Of 34 West Thirty-seventh
street, was later arrested on suspicion.
Charles Washington is bootblack and
lives at 5O2 X street southwest
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
PARLIAMENT ON FEBRUARY 6.
King Will Not Open New Session In
til that Date.

London. Jan 1.-According to present
arrangements. the King will open his
first Parliament on Monday, February G.
although the new Parliament has been
summoned to meet on January 81.
The intervening period will be devoted
to the usual formalities consequent upon
the assembling of new Parliament. such
as the reelection of the Speaker and the
swearing in of members of both houses
of Parliament
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
FRENCH AIRMAN TO TRY
FLIGHT INTO NEW YORK

New York, Jan. 1.-Marie L. Penot. a
French aviator. announced to-day that
il the weather favored he would attempt
a fight from the Gutenberg race track
in New Jersey to New York City between
. and 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
His press representative said that
George Merriam, a corporal of the Sew
enth Regiment N. G. N. Y. had Of
fe-ed $1,000 for the accomplishment Of
the fight. Penot's flying achievements
are limited to a few short spins at
Hampstead Plains.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
Preacher Favor. Air.hip Array

Eikton. Nd. Jan. Rev. H. Crawford
Frost. rector of st. Mary's Protestant
Episcopal Church. In Hartford County.
who has an inventive turn Of mind. and
has perfected several patents. hts latest
being an airship. has written President
Taft. asking the abolition Of the army
and Havy Of the United States and the
substitution Of %l0oO aeroplanes for use
on land and sea ~ Case OF war.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
Louis Randolph Hamersley.

SPECIAL To The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Nd. Jan. Louis Randolph
Hamersley, sixty-three years old, a we'll
known army and navy publisher. Of
who's Who in New York." died sud-
denly last night at the residence Of his
daughter, Mrs. Curtain, wife Of Lieut.
Commander Roland I Curtain, at tho
Naval Academy, with whom he had been
spending the holidays. He was seized
with q stroke of apoplexy while seated
at the dinner table and expired In .
few minutes. A wife, three daughters,
and one son survive.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-02
John I. CuFtin.

Bellefonte. Pa, Jan. L-Gen. John L
Curtin died suddenly from heart failure
to-day. He was seventy-two years old
He was a half-brother of Andrew g.
Curtin. war governor. When the war Of
the rebellion broke out. he went to the
front as q member Of the Bellefonte Fem
cibles Afterward he re-enlisted as cap
tain OF Company A, Forty-hfth Regi-
ment. and for bravery In action vas
promoted to the rank of brigadier gen
eral. He left two sons, Lieut.. Roland I.
Curtin. Of the United States navy. who
fought In the Spanish war. and who b
now on duty In Annapolis. and GregG
Curtin OF New York