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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
CLEAR AND WARM.
At Least the Weather Bureau Says
New Year Will Start That Way.

The first day of the new year will be
clear and warm. according to a forecast
by the weather bureau late last night
The warm weather will prevail for sew
eral days.
The rain which began last night will
continue today and the mercury will fall
steadily until late this afternoon. The
disturbance reported yesterday afternoon
as being over the central part of the
United States Is passing off to the north
and the New England states will have
some pretty cold weather during the
next few days. The storm will be felt
slightly all along the Atlantic seaboard.
The Dakotas, Illinois and northern
Ohio are in the grasp of the cold wave
at the present time, and bitter cold
weather is reported on the great lakes.
The storms which yesterday We're re-
ported as being in various sections of
the Atlantic ocean have decreased in
violence and are passing off to the north.
In addition to the rain scheduled for
Washington today, it is considered prob
able by the weather bureau that there
may be little snow. 1t will not be a
heavy fall. however.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31

in cash toward this object has been 70
ceived already. and II sufficient funds fol
shoes and clothing are donated, every
one of tho 300 children win be given
much needed garments. Money, confec.
tons, toys. shoes and clothing for thil
worthy cause may be sent to Mrs. NJ. NJ
Waldron. acting treasurer. 1894 v street
northwest or to Mrs. Pocahontas Don.
Ohio, president, 1922 L street northwest
or to Rev: DR.. Waldron at Shiloh Bap.
The Legion OF Loyal Women will re-
ceive from l o'clock until o'clock at
the hall. 419 10th street northwest.
The Department president OF the aux
iliaries of the United Spanish War
Veterans her stair and members Of the
three auxiliar1es Of the District Of
Columbia will receive the Spanish War
Veterans Of the District tomorrow. at
Carroll Institute Hail. from 1 o'clock
until o'clock.
Members Of Prince Hall Chapter, No.
u. Order Of the Eastern Star, will be
received by Mrs. Cecilia c. Smith.
royal matron, assisted by her officers, at
1861 Sd street northwest, from o'clock
until z o'clock.
The officers and members Of Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Mussey Tent. No. 1. Daughters
of Veterans. will receive in g. A. r.
Hall. 1412 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, from II o'clock to o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
JOHN LINE FOUND.
Missing Sanatorium Patient Wan
dered About Streets SO Hours.

Having wandered about the streets for
thirty-six hours without food or shelter.
John Line. missing patient from the
city branch Of the Washington SAM
tarium. No. 2 Iowa circle. was found
last night at 9th and A streets north
east. He was taken into the house of
w. Scott Herman, who conducts what is
known as the violin hospital. at 1O1 9Th
street.
Line, who had been on the street since
Friday morning. displayed severe bruise
on his face. as II he had been dealt a
blow. He is mute, although he is able
to hear, and it is thought he was prob
ably struck a blow by some person w ON
he tried to make understand his needs.
The young man who caused his aunt,
Mrs. j. W. Steiner Of q Iowa circle. and
the physicians and attendants so much
trouble is from Linden Hall, near Car
Isle, Pa His parents are dead. His
father left a large estate. 1t is said. and
he Is one OF his heirs.
Friday while Line was at the Office OF
DR.. ]. o. Stevenson. in the District Bank
building, he seemed much brighter than
usual His mind seemed stronger and he
indicated that he was beginning to feel
his responsibilities. When he left the
physicians Office he appeared displeased
about something, but he seemed perfectly
able to care for himself
At o'clock Friday afternoon he was
seen at 14th and II streets northwest.
HIS failure 10 return 10 tho Sdu1tarlum
alarmed his friends, and they sought the
aid Of the police. Friday night the
search was continued until after mid
night. and yesterday morning it was re-
newed.
Last night when Line reached the vi
cinity OF Sth and A streets northeast 1t
is thought the sign, violin hospital" at
tracted his attention. He was seen to
stop and look at the house several times
and finally. after he had been near there
nearly two hours. he was questioned and
invited to have something to eat.
Line managed to write his name on a
slip Of paper, and the police of the ninth
precinct was sent for.
They soon recalled that he had been
reported missing, and notified DR.. Steven
son. Line had in his pocketbook an en-
velope on which was written a request for
money for car fare, and his friends think
| it was when he presented the envelope to
some stranger that he became involved in
a row and was assaulted.
When Line was returned to the SAM
| tarium about / o'clock this morning he
was extremely weak, and his mind did
not seem as clear as it was just before he
| went away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
FOR MERITORIOUS WORK.
Twenty Eight Members Of Police
Force Commended bv Chief,

Twenty-eight members of the metro
politan police force have been commended
by Maj. Sylvester for meritorious work
performed during November and Decem-
Der. They are: Lieut.. c. E. e. F1ather of
the fourth precinct and Privates W. C.
Curd and Robert Livingston, second pre-
cinct: c. P. Cox, j. w. Greene and J. B.
Lotus, third precinct: w. Z. Grimes, ].
E. Grant. H. II. Frye. NJ. A. Frawley, G.
T. Hilten. J. c. Calhoun, e. T. Harvey,
R. o. Kleindienst and ]. T. Jackson.
fourth precinct; Thomas Nalley. c. E..
Warfield, J. F. Waldron, John F'laherty
and c. c. Wise, fifth precinct; Harry
Evans, jeremiah Mccarthy and Gustaye
Lauten. sixth precinct; o. ]. Trenis, sew
enth precinct; d. ]. Cullinane and Paul
w. Jones, eighth precinct; c. G. Barte-
man and Philip Browne, ninth precinct.
Favorable mention is extended to Pri.
Yates c. c. Wise. J. f. Waldron, John
Flaherty and Gustav Sager, fifth pre-
cinct; Sergt. ]. NJ. Walsh, seventh pre-
cinet. and Private T. l.. Edwards, eighth
precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
BOARDER AND JEWELS GONE.
Police Are Asked to Find Young
Man.

A young man who engaged room at
the home of Miss India Sanford, 913 New
York avenue, yesterday about noon and
left later is being sought by the police.
Miss Sanford having charged that he
took a pair Of cuff buttons valued at IS
and gold stickpin set with a diamond
and pearls, valued at $50. belonging to
another boarder.
Detective Hewlett of police headquarters
who is making an investigation OF the
robbery. was told that the young man.
who Is about twenty-five years OF age.
called at Miss SanfOrd's home and said
he wanted a room. He deposited 81 to-
ward the rent. The man carried a rain
coat on his arm and a satchel In his
hand. A short time later he is said to
have left the house. The police were told
that it was after his departure that the
iewelry was missed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
AGAIN ATTACKS "BOSSISM."
Pinchot, at Warren, Ohio, Gratifed
by Progressive Invasion"

WARREN. Ohio, December 30.-Repeat-
Ing his attack on "bossism'' and special
privilege. made at Medina, last night, and
predicting the success of the ''progres-
sive' movement Clifford Ptnchot delivered
his second and last address in the Ohio
''progressives'' republican campaign here
tonight.
The former forester related the story
of La Follette's early work along pro
gressive" lines at Washington and paid
a high tribute to the Wisconsin senator S
fighting qualities and earnestness
Warren Thomas. one OF the leading
''progressives'' in this section, introduced
the speaker. and the audience gave Mr.
P1nchot an enthusiastic reception.
He began by telling the audience thai
he came to Ohio with no message from
Roosevelt, but represented himself alone
I'm here as Clifford Pinchot," he said
and what ! say comes out Of my owr
heart-hard and straight"
Mr.. Pinchot, passing through Cleveland
today on his way to Warren. conferred
with James R Garfield and obtained first
hand reports of the progressive inva
sion'' results. He expressed qualification
at the news Of the receptions accorded
La Toilette and Clapp. Mr.. Pinchot will
remain In Ohio to attend the conference
of 'progressives" in Columbus Janu.
ary l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
to the health Office during the past
twenty-four hours:
John and Camilla Deyha, girl.
Daniel and Rosie Breeskin, girl
William J. and Maryan Fitzpatrick.
girl.
Charles NJ. and Ethel Morgan. girl
Solomon C. c. and Gertrude M. Cur~
tiss. boy.
Joseph b. and May A. Mccain. boy.
Harry c. and Catheryn f. Talbert. boys
Allan +. and Lillian Tate. boy.
Charles f. and Myra NJ. Holmes, girl.
Bartolo and SAveria Crisofuli. girl.
Robert and Virginia Roy, boy.
Benjamin and Louise L. Simmons. boy.
Warren and Hazel T. West twin boys.
William H and Ethel ID. Audrick. boy.
Harry and Sadie Il. Bowman, boy.
John T. and Julia Green, girl.
John L. and Nellie Campbell, boy.
Aaron and Phyllis Banketf, boy.
Nelson w. and Bette Rhone, boy. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
YEAR-END FESTIVITIES.
Music Feature in Program of
scandinavian Club.

The Scandinavian Club, composed of
Norwegians. Swedes and Danes in Wash
ington, most Of them in the employ of
the government, assembled last night for
year-end gayety at GA 18th street. There
was music and refreshments
The entertainers were Miss Esther
johnson. pianist: s. A johnson and
Harry Thompson, vocalists; Mr.. Hage-
man. comedy monologist and +. L.
Lindholm. violinist.
The officers of the club are A Johnson,
president; K. Bjorklund, vice president;
Nels Ellingsen. secretary; M. Blom,
treasurer, and S. Grebstad, financial sec
rotary. S. A. Johnson was chairman OF
the entertainment committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
TRAIN LEAVES RAILS;
SIX LIVES ARE LOST
Wreck on Great Northern.
Two Cars Are
Burned.

SHARON, n. D., December 3o-A
Great Northern railway train. known as
the ''Oregonian," was wrecked four miles
west Of Finley today with a loss OF at
least six lives and the injury of thirteen
persons. The wreck was due to a broken
rail. The train left st. Paul this morning
for Seattle.
On the train In his private car was J. M.
Cruber. general manager OF the Great
Northern railway. He escaped unhurt.
His car went off the track, but remained
upright Great Northern officials tonight
report the dead as follows:
List of Fatalities.
Mrs Martha Keeter. KalispelI, Mont.
Male passenger. not identified.
Two-year-old child of J. Bailey. agent
of the Great Northern railway at Botti-
neau, n. D.
Albert Lodge, cook I'm dining car.
Joseph Mosher, cook
NJ. Mahoney, brakeman
OF those injured only two are seriously
hurt. 1t is said. and none will die of
wounds. All live in the west except
James Riley of New York, who was
bruised.
TIE dining car, the tourist car and the
and the first three rolled down a twenty
foot embankment.
The tourist car caught fire from the
stove and was burned. The dining car
also caught fire and was destroyed. Flu
tile efforts We're made to put out the
flames with fire eXtinguishers. snow and
wet blankets.
The fatalities all were In the dining car
Physicians were rushed from Sharon and
Finley and the injured were hurried to
those places. Wrecking crews expected
to clear the track by morning.
Woman Describes Wreck.
Mrs. Nellie Frank Of Chicago was abb,
to talk Of the wreck
1T all came in a moment" she said
'The first thing 1 knew the car wa.
pitching over and in a moment was up
side down. Then it settled on it's side
AS it settled down and the grinding roal
of the timbers and steel ceased thers
arose groans from those who had beer
hurt. Women who travelled with chill
dren frantically called for them.
Almost in an instant We could hea
the calls OF tire from the rear, and
heard some in the cars who had been In
jured beg to be rescued.
Most Of them, l believe, were got on
Of the cars. A woman with whom 7 ha<
been talking was killed. I believe. as
did not see her after the crash.
AT the bottom Of the embankmen
there is slough. It was frozen over
but the heat of the fire melted the ice t
a depth Of about six inches and added I,
the obstacles which confronted tn,
rescuers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Republican Politician Dead.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ACCIDENT, Nd. December 30.-Joseph
A. Beeghly is dead here, aged f1fty-six.
death having come on his birthday ami
versary. He was candidate for the re-
publican nomination for Judge Of the or
phans, court In the primary last August
but lost out by small vote. His wife,
two sons, William e. and Urner J.. en-
gagged in business in Spokane, WASH. and
one daughter, Grace, survive him. He
was an uncle Of State Senator Harvey
J. Speicher Of Garrett county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
TOO MUCH CHANGE.
Stranger, Suspected of Flimhamming,
Is SO to the Good.

An unidentified man, who is thought by
the police to be 'fiimf1am'' operator, is
wanted to answer a charge Of having OBJ
tanned $40 from Miss Elizabeth Naples.
cashier at Williams store. 1925 H street
northwest. yesterday afternoon. The man
made a purchase and rendered the CASH
Ter a twenty-dollar bill.
Miss Naples accepted the bill and count
ed out the change. When she had count
ed out the $40 the customer suddenly re-
called that he had a two-dollar bill TO
give her. In the confusion, the police
were told, a ten-dollar bill disappeared.
Shortly after the disappearance of the
customer the mistake was discovered. He
was out Of sight, however. and It was
too late to have him rectify it. His de-
scription was furnished the police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
FEW DIPLOMATS ATTEND.
Many Plead Previous Engagements
for Absence From Peace Dinner.

Few members OF the diplomatic corps
attended the peace dinner" although
invitations were extended the ambassa-
dor, minister or charge daffaires of each
embassy or legation. The special car for
the accommodation Of the diplomats.
which was attached to a morning train
for New York. had few passengers.
Baron Hengelmuller. Austrian ambas-
sador. has just sailed for this country;
NJ. Jusserand, French ambassador, is on
his way to Panama, and others are
either out Of tho city or pleaded previous
engagements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Congratulations for Republic.
Spanish Prelates Banished.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LISBON, December 30. Archbishop
Bello. the patriarch Of Lisbon. the Arch
bishop Of Guarda and the Bishop Of
Coimbra. whom the government has de-
cided to Danish from their dioceses for
two years because Of their opposition to
the separation law. were served today
with the formal summonses. which give
them five days in which to quit their
sees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Mine Weighmaster Decapitated

Special Dispatch 10 Inc otHt
THOMAS, W. Va, December 30.-CHf-
ton Currence. forty years old. weigh
master at mine No. 25 OF the Davis Coal
and Coke Company, near Childs station
on the Davis branch of the Western
MARYLAND railway, was found cut in two
.lonr the track. He had been run down
bv a late passenger train. No one knew
Of the accident until the decapitated body
was found. He is survived by his wife
and four children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Annual Hop at Laurel.
.cial Correspondence Of The Star.

LAUREL. Md, December 80, 1911.
The young people Of Laurel held their
Christmas hop last night at the opera
house. The guests numbered over 100,
and the list included many from Balti-
more and Washington.
The opera house was tastefully decorat-
ed with evergreens. holly and mistletoe,
and the electric lights were decorated
with red crepe paper, giving pretty eff
feet Music was furnished by a local
orchestra The chaperons were Mrs. II.
Watts Byerly, Mrs. Stanley. Mrs. Berry.
Mrs. Innerity, Mrs. John Cronmiller and
Mrs. Scott
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
|NHER|TS A FORTUNE;
IS NOW A BANKRUPT
Petition Filed Against George
Otis Draper by Attorneys
for Creditors.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 30.-George
Otis Draper, son of the late Gen. Will
liam Draper. former United States am
bassador to Italy, and nephew of
former governor Of Massachusetts,, was
a petitioner in bankruptcy in the federal
court today, Frederick c. Mclaughlin
being appointed receiver by Judge Holt,
upon the application of Lesser Brothers,
attorneys, who represented various
creditors.
The action against Draper followed
series of judgments issued against him.
1t Is alleged that Draper is insolvent,
and that he has transferred shares of
stocks in various companies to the Gar
field National Bank, as security for a
debt of $4,000.
1t is also alleged that he transferred
stock in the Mexican Metals Company
and other shares to John J. Parrott. jr..
as security for a debt, and has permitted
an attachment against property owned
by him in Massachusetts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Inherited Nearly a Million.

Lesser Brothers placed his liabilities at
about 100000. The value of his assets
is unknown. Upon the death Of his
father January /, 1870 Draper inherited
100000, including the Draper home at
Hopedale, Mass; and when his brother,
William F. Draper. jr., died he inherited
$500 more.
A large part Of these inheritances has
been invested In various companies and
IN mlhihs concerns; Most OF draper IN
amounts. He paid $4,000 for stock in
the United States Borax Company, CIV
ing $4,000 cash and (l25,OOO in notes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Marriages in New York Increase.

NEW YORK, December Boone mar
riage to every 100 Of population was the
approximate wedding rate in New York
during 1911, according to figures made
public by the marriage license bureau
after closing today for the year. During
the twelve months there were issued
4,57S licenses, or 3,145 more than In 1910.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
SANITY QUESTIONED
Mrs. Heisdorf Taken to Asylum
Hospital.
HAD TICKET FOR WEST
Changed Her Mind When About to
Take Train and Later Was
Arrested.

After she had exercised a woman's
prerogative and changed her mind about
availing herself of transportation to Mil
waukee provided by the board of chart
ties. Mrs. Catherine Heisdorf. a former
resident Of the Wisconsin metropolis. was
charged with insanity and today occu-
pies room in the psychopathic ward at
the Washington Asylum Hospital.
Arrangements had been made by the
board Of charities to send her to her
former home. The arrangement was &C
ceptatle to her. she stated but yesterday
Afternoon, when the time came for her to
board a train, she said she was not
ready.
II want to consult my physician" was
the excuse she gave for not wanting to
go.
Taken to Hospital.
Mrs. Heisdorf was turned over to Sani-
tary Officer Sroufe a charge of insanity
was preferred against her and she was
driven to the hospital. The middle of
Actober Mrs. Heisdorf was arrested at
Union station by Policeman Fugett, be-
cause he thought her conduct indicated
she was of unsOund mind. Her attorney
interceded for her and obtained her re-
George 5. Wilson, superintendent of the
board of charities, became interested in
woman's case and COMMUNICATED with
the Milwaukee authorities. He obtained
bel. district attorney, and Mrs. katherine
L. Van Wyck, general secretary of the
charity organization there.
1t appears that Mrs. Heisdorf. whose
age is gwen as Twenty-Five years, was
well known in Milwaukee. In November
of last wear she ami ed for tranSnOrta-
ton to Chicago, saying she could get
employment in the latter city. She was
gwen railroad ticket, but some time
afterward she surrendered the ticket,
giving an excuse that she was to under
go an operation and could not leave
Milwaukee at that time.
Sought Medical Advice.
Information obtained from Milwaukee
was to the effect that she had con-
suited one physician after another to
be examined as a prospective hospital
patient, and that she had also consulted
| lawyers.
1t is stated that the young woman
visited hospitals in this city, as she is
SAID to have done in Milwaukee, and
asked medical advice. Recently she ap-
portation to Milwaukee, and her request
was granted, but yesterday when she
refused to go she was turned over to
the sanitary officer.
turn taken in her affairs. She had thought
she would be sent 10 a hospital when
she refused to go west.
The police will notify the milwaukee,
authorities of the whereabouts of Mrs
Hiesdorf. It is probable that physicians
at the Washington Asylum Hospital will
not report upon the woman's mental
condition for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
Clothing for Needy Children.

the needy among them will be supplied
with clothing, shoes, etc. More than $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
APPEALS TO POWERS

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-31
President Well Guarded.

In his letter declining the invitation,
made public in the late afternoon, Col
Roosevelt reiterated his declaration that
it seemed to him worse than foolish-in
short, utterly Approximation to sup
port these arbitration treaties (un-
amendedl .yfle3, we have just abrogated
the Russian treaty
President Taft. In contrast to condi-
tons attending his visit here a fortnight
ago, was plentifully guarded as he reach
I'd the city and drove to the hotel. Be-
sides a half dozen Pennsylvania railroad
detectives and an equal number of Sc
cret service men, who escorted him from
the train. four motor cycle policemen
and as many city detectives were in
waiting. A committee from the dinner
management met Mr.. Taft at the ter
minal, and, headed by the bicycle mount
ed officers. the procession of automobiles
containing the party proceeded to the
hotel. Nearly a score of plain clothes
men were on duty within the hotel a
member OF the committee having request
ed Police Commissioner Waldo to insure
against any possible disorders by having
q, plentude Of guardians of the peace al
hand. Outside at the various entrances
were considerable details of uniformed
men, with many more within easy call
Frm nTpr0M ATTCrn
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-02-10
MEASURES PASSED
FOR SAFER BOILERS
SENATOR BURKETT'S BILL FOR
PROTECTION OF RAILROAD
MEN GOES TO PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-Senator
Burkett's bill requiring safety appli-
ances inconnection with locomotive
boilers, today received the final appro-
val of the Senate and only lacks the
approval of the President to make 1t
a law The House amended the meas
ure so as to limit the expenditure for
inspection to 100000 a year. and on
Mr.. Burkett's motion the Senate con-
Cured In the amendment.
In explaining the bill in the House
Representative Mann, of Illinois, stat
ed that the mere fact that legislation
of this sort was pending In Congress
had resulted in great decrease In
boiler accidents during the past eight
cen months, indicating that greater
care was being taken.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-02-10
MOVING PICTURE
THEATRE COMING
SYNDICATE WILL LOCATE A
BRANCH IN COL UMBlA AT OLD
PoSTOFFiCE BUILDING.

Columbia will have new moving
picture theatre, to be opened in about
two weeks. 1t will be operated by the
Sudeki- Williams Syndicate, which op.
crates several theatres in Nashville
Knoxville and Memphis. w. o. Seat
contractor, is here in charge OF the
work of remodeling the old postoffice
building, where the pictures will be
shown, and a thoroughly up-to-date
auditorium will be constructed to
comfortably seat 200 people This
syndicate is running some of the best
picture shows in the South, and the
Columbia branch will use the same
pictures as those used in the larger
cities.
The improvements being made on
the building will cost the company
about $500, including the raised
floor, new seats, etc.