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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
Bio Gift For Fisk University

New York, Dec. IL THE local Of
fee of Fisk university, the negro
college at Nashville, received a tele-
gram from julius Rosenwald Of Chi
cago, offering to be one of four to
give S12, 500 to meet the current ex-
penses of the institution.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
CHRISTMAS COM
MENT.

Don't leave it all to Santa
Claus.
Don't keep your Christmas
spirit bottled.
Girls are bound to drift under
the influence of the miStletOe.
The little Christmas green
isn't a seaweed. but it sees lots
of SmackS.
This is the time of year when
husbands and wives may prop
erly hide much from one an
other.
Blessed is the person who
doesn't keep track of the number
+ of presents she receives.
s.+4S
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
DEATH CHAIR FOR FIVE
Murderers Sentenced Within Month
After Crime Is Committed


White Plains, N Y. Dec. THE
five men who descended on an isolat-
ed farmhouse near Croton lake. Nov.
9, and murdered Mrs. Mary Hall, the
young wife of a superintendent of
work on the New York aQueduct, were
sentenced to death in the electric
chair during the week of Jan. IS.
Within two days after the crime the
five bandits were arrested and their
trials began Nov 81 In most of the
cases the jury was out barely fifteen
minutes
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
Stokes Fast LOSING Weiuht

New York, Dec 11.-W. E. D.
Stokes is better, but still a very sick
man, according to his physician, who
says Stokes has lost twenty five to
thirty pounds.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13

Full Report May Be Kept secret
Washington, Dec. 10.-The United
States battleship Maine, which sank
beneath the waters of Havana harbor
in February, 1898, as the result of an
explosion, was blown up from the
outside.
This was announced by the naval
board which has been examining the
wreck. The finding confirms the re-
port of the original investigators who
made a superficial examination of the
wreck shortly after the disaster.
The statement given out by the
navy department is brief. Secretary
Meyer does not believe it necessary to
issue any explanation of the boards
conclusions, beyond the fiat state
ment that an exterior explosion was
responsible for the loss of the war
ship and the lives of many men. The
statement follows:
The injuries to the bottom of the
Maine were caused by the explosion
of a charge of low form of explo-
sive exterior to the ship between
frames 20 and 81, strake B, port side.
This resulted in igniting and explod-
ing the contents of the six-inch re-
serve magazine, Alan, said con-
tents including a large quantity OF
black powder. The more or less COM
plete explosion of the contents of the
remaining forward magazine followed
The magazine explosions resulted in
the destruction of the vessel"
Secretary Meyer announced that
there might be further statement on
the report by the board after it had
been considered by the president. One
member of the board was Of the opin-
ion tEat the report would never be
publish, d in full, but would be kept in
the confidential archives of the navy
department.
The declaration that a low form Of
explosive" was used in the outside ex-
pl.siOn, indicates a belief that a mine
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
Robbed of 6 1000 Tiara

Dublin, Dec. IA mysterious
robbery of a diamond tiara, worth
$1,000, the property of Viscountess
Massereene of Antrim castle, is being
inquired into by the police
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
MAINE BLOWN UP
FROM OUTSIDE
Gist Of Short Statement Is
sued by Navy Department
NAVAL BOARD FILES REPORT

Confirms Finding of Those Who In
Vestisated Disaster Shortly After
Explosion Occurred-Mne the Prob
able Instrument of Destruction, as
SLOW Form of Explosive" Was Used
Full Report May Be Kept Secret
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
DOUBLE NEGATIVE IN WILL
Good Ground For Ursetting lnstru
ment If Literally Construed


ment If Literally Construed
Allentown, Pa. Dec. S.-A con-
test is foreshadowed in the probating
of the. will of Thomas Remaly of
North Whithall, who cuts off his five
children by his first wife and gives
his $40, 900 estate to the second wife
and six children.
Referring to his offspring by his
first wife, Mamaly wrote a clause as
follows:
These children shall not receive no
part or share of my estate whatso-
ever"
Attorneys say that the two mega
tives, if literally construed, are good
grounds for contest and may upset
the will.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
McELROY RETIRES
FROM G. A. R. RACE
Judge Trimble Elected at
Rochester Convention.
,pecial to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Rochester, N. Y, Aug. 25.-At the con-
clusion Of a spirited campaign among
delegates, when the balIoting began this
afternoon for the election Of commander
in-chief Of the Grand Army Of the Re
public, at the annual encampment here,
Col. John McElroy, Of Washington.
D. c., withdrew from the race with a
request that the vote for Judge Harvey
Trimble, of Illinois. be made unani-
nous.
Judge Trimble was backed by Col. Gil
man, the present commander-in-chief,
and the faction hostile to McElroy, led
by Thomas w. Hopkins and James Tan
ner of Washington. Col. McElroy's re-
quest that the adjutant general cast one
unanimous vote for Trimble was greet
cd with cheers by the convention, and
forestalled what undoubtedly would have
been a spirited session of balloting. Col.
McElroy's friends stood solidly behind
him, and announced that they would
again back his candidacy next year.
The report of the committee investi
eating the alleged use by McElroy of
portions of a copyrighted book by the
late Lieut. Col. William Hinman, Of
Ohio, was accepted 1t found that Nc
Elroy had used certain chapters and
illustrations, but did not decide the ques-
ton as to which OF the two men was
the author of the work, or Of that part
involved in the controversy, before the
work was copyrighted. The report was
considered an exoneration for McElroy.
Col Nicholas Day. Of New York City,
was elected senior vice commander. The
report OF the committee on resolutions,
indorsing the Sherwood pension bill. but
with the proviso that 1t be made to con-
form as closely as possible to the Sui
loway bill, was adopted. The Sherwood
bill has been promised success at the
coming session by Majority Leader I'm
derwood. The Sulloway bill has been re-
tanned in the committee, which has re-
fused to report II.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

having a population Of 1000 or more)
two branches Of the council are required.
Therefore, Mr.. Crosby tells US, 'Staun-
ton was unable to abolish the council
and adopt a commission form Of govern
ment. However, as the provisions Of the
code permit the council to establish such
Offices as may be necessary TO conduct
properly the city's affairs, the idea Of Q
general manager was conceived"
In the main. the terms OF the ordinance
adopted by the Staunton Council and au-
thorizing the general manager, prescribe:
That the two branches Of council shall
appoint yearly. in July, an oficer to be
known and DESIGNATED as general man
ager.'"
That the general manager shall receive
q salary to be fixed by councils and shall
employ a paid clerk.
That the general manager "snall de-
vote his entire time to the duties Of his
Office and shall have entire charge and
control of all the executive work of the
city In its various departments. ana have
entire charge and control Of the head of
departments and employees of the city,
He shall make all contracts for labor
and supplies. and In general perform all
Of the administrative executive work now
performed by the several standing COM
mittees OF tAe councils. except the
finance. ordinahce, and auditing commit
tees. The general MANAGER shall dis
charge such other duties as may from
time to time be required Of him by the
council.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
PROGRESSIVE sTAUNToN
RULED LIKE CORPORATION

From Virginia comes the novelty Of
municipal government administered by
a general manager whose prototype Is to
be found in every large corporation. This
scheme, which Is known as the "Staun-
ton Plan" after the city where II Is in
vogue, is a modification Of the commits
sion form Of government.
Three years of, experimentation have
been satisfactory to Staunton. with q
population in excess of 1900. and one Of
the most enterprising communities in
Virginia. When, In March. 1908, It was
decided to give the general manager a
chance, 1t was argued that councilmen,
having their private affairs. could not
reasonably be expected to give their time
and services gratuitously to the commu-
nifty This, II was pointed out, led natu-
rally to indifference and to the adminis-
tration of affairs by select few or by
contractors interested In public work
Under the new plan II 10 reported that
this system Of favoritism 10 q thing OF
the past
In his new book. City Government by
secretary OF the National Municipal
League, refers at length TO the '.staun-
ton Plan" also quoting John Crosby,
president Of the commission council OF
the municipality. Says Secretary Wood
run In one place;
''Ths constitution OF virginia requires
citiss 10 matutein their mayor and couu-
ell apd y citiee es The nrst class (thoss
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
GUN MAN SCARES
CAPITAL AUT0IST
Mysterious Person PrOwling
on Bladensburg Road.

Gary Carter, a well-known automobil-
ist OF the city, reported to the police
late last night that he had seen sus-
picious looking man with a gun prowling
along Bladensburg road near the Ma
tional Reform School. The police imme-
diately started a search for the man.
Mr.. Carter said he was driving his
automobile into the city from Hyatts-
Vile about midnight, and that as he
approached the National Reform School
a figure was noticed creeping along the
roadside. The automobile slowed down,
and, as the machine passed, Mr.. Carter
saw that the man was carrying a gun.
The man looked the machine over
carefully, and then passed into the
darkness by the roadside. He made no
attempt to stop the automobile. and
did not raise his gun. Mr.. Carter said
he appeared to be waiting for some one.
The police are securing the country
along Bladensburg road for the mys-
terious stranger.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
MAY Be GOVERNOR
OF HOOSIER STATE
Boom for Congressman Who
Probed Wiley Case.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 25.-There is an
interesting sequel to the fact that Rep
resentative Moss, OF Indiana, conducted
the investigation into the charges against
DR.. Wiley in the announcement that the
record he has made may land him In the
gubernatorial chair.
The statement is made here that Mr..
Moss has received hundreds Of letters
from this State commencing his work IN
connection with the investigation and
suggesting that he be a candidate for
governor. Mr.. Moss says that he has
been too busy to give consideration to
the proposition, but as soon as ne re-
turns to Indiana from the seashore he
will consult with mig friends and decide
whether he will become a candidate.
The fact that Mr.. Moss has become
prominent throughout the state by rca-
son of his craftsmanship OF the investi-
eating committee also indicates the wide
spread interest in the ultimate fate Of
DR.. Wiley
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

Fearing the fate of the famous paint
ing, Mona Lisa" by da Vinci, which
was stolen from the Louvre, in Paris,
several days ago, is in store for some
of the almost priceless gems of art in
the Corcoran Art Gallery, members Of
the board of directors are considering
plans whereby the treasures dear to the
hearts of Washingtonians will be safe
from vandals and picture thieves. II is
probable that the force of guards, ad-
mittedly insufficient for adequate pro-
lection, will be doubled before the OPEN
ing of the widely known gallery late in
September.
BIG PICTURES SAFE.
Among the paintings now on the walls
OF the Corcoran Gallery of Art and which
are valuable and small enough to tempt
the cupidity Of thieves are some by Co.
rot Rembrandt. Turner, and others
equally famous in the world of art. The
large canvases. much harder TO purloin,
are in little danger. but II was pointed
out that even they could easily be the
prey Of an organized gang, or even Of a
pair of crooks"
while there are, Of course, no pic
lures in the Corcoran Gallery Of Art
priced at the great sum of the Mona
Lisa" the collection is a valuable one,
and there are many small painting which
are worth up into the thousands" said
Frank D. Millet. a weIl-known Washing
ton artist
so far as I can see. there is but
little protection for the canvases." Mr..
Millet continued. "A thief could enter
the building, and while the guards back
was turned rip out a thousand-dollar
painting in the fraction Of a minute, roll
II up compacty, and put 1t up his coat
sleeve. He would probably not be ques-
toned when he left the building, and
once again the world would hear of an
art robbery.
The Mona Lisa was on a panel" Mr..
Millet continued, 'and presented more
difficulty than a mere canvas to get
away with. There are several panels
at the Corcoran, and they are more or
less valuable, but I do not think they
would offer quite as much attraction to
vandals and sneak thieves as the more
easily handled canvases. Every month
or so, from all sections Of this country
and Europe, we read Of paintings being
spirited away and perhaps never heard
of again, or years later they turn
UP in some gallery thousands Of miles
away. 1 think 1t is time the authorities
paid as much attention to the protection
Of gems of art as they do to insure the
safety Of jewels and other vaIuabies."
Police Ridfcule Fears.
The police, on the other hand. point
out-and with pardonable pride-that
never in the history Of the Corcoran Gal |
cry of Art, one OF Washington's chief
points Of interest. has there been a pic |
.ure stolen, and they believe the gallery |
s amply protected. saying that they have |
-un all the crooks from the city long ago, |
anyway.
1t Is, however. the thieves Of other |
.ities who threaten this city's choice |
,anvases, because they are UP on the |
market and know how to sell a stolen |
yem.
In the past ten years there has been |
stolen from art galleries in the United |
States not less than $780, 200 worth Of paint
ngs by the old masters, and this is not |
trifle to what the European galleries
laye lost
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
DIRECT. CARS

Just SO long as Washington grows.and
grow 1t must-just so long viii iots at
FAIRLAWN increase in value. But TO
get any benefit from this growth Il Is
necessary that ydu get part of FAIR
LAWN. Buy a lot there: pay for II by
small monthly payments. AS soon as paid
for, secure a loan to build home. with
all conveniences (water, sewer, gas, mac
adamixed streets, &c.).
Pay on the loan with the same money
you are now paying Tor rent. FAIR
LAWN has direct car service to center
OF city; 10 minutes to Capitol Building.
Engagement to see FAIRLAWN may be
made by calling Lincoln 1s1i. No obliea-
ton % buy unless you decide it y The
veey eegt ~ eetAte value 4 Waehlng-
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
ARRESTED AT JAIL DOORS.
Man Freed in Baltimore Is TakeI
by Capital Police.

When the cell doors Of the Baltimore
City jail swung open yesterday after
noon to release Frank Mansfield, after
one years imprisonment, Central Office
Detective Robert Hewlett arrested the
liberated man. Mansfield was brought
to this city and will be arraigned on
charge Of grand larceny. He is alleged
to have committed the crime In this city
on December Z. 1909.
According to the police, Mansfield stole
a suit case belonging to Jere Lounsbery,
of New York City. who. at that time,
was stopping at the old Riggs House.
Central office detectives traced Mansfield
to Baltimore and discovered that he had
been arrested for similar offense, COM
mitted in that City. The prisoner will
be given preliminary hearing in the
Police Court this morning
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
PANAMA TO GET BIG GUN.
Huge Piece of Ordnance Now a
Sandy Hook Most Powerful.

The War Department may decide to
use the only sixteen-inch gun in the
army. now at Sandy Hook, N. J.. as a
part Of the defenses OF the Panama
Canal. The official tests showed that
this was the most powerful piece OF
ordnance IN the world.
Nothing has ever been constructed that
equals 1t in size or power. The projectile
fired by this gun Is in effect an aerial
torpedo. The proJectile weighs 2,40t
pounds, and will penetrate the thickest
armor known to naval construction, and
has an explosive power equal to 14C
pounds Of the highest explosive.
It is the opinion of army experts who
witnessed the stest Of this engine Of de-
struction that II will put the largest
Dreadnought In any navy OF the world
out Of commission. II 1t did not actually
sink her to the bottom. fE..
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
CAN REPEL AEROPLANES.
New Gun Gives Highly Satisfactory
Tests at Indian Head.

Tests Of the new gun designed to repel
the attacks Of aeroplanes in time of war
were continued yesterday by the Navy
Department at the government proving
grounds at Indian Head. The officials of
the Navy Department are highly elated
over the results attained at the previous
tests and are confident that with one or
two minor improvements in the gun set
ting that 1t will prove entirely efficient.
Admiral Twining, chief of the Bureau
of Ordnance and Acting Secretary Of the
Navy. is the. designer. The gun is a one
FOUNDER and of light construction, max
ing 1t easily handled. Shots have been
fired with remarkable accuracy at an an
gle of IS degrees.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
BIRTHS REPORTED.

WHITE
George W. and Nancy z. Wilson, bog.
Harry and Fannie Silou. boy.
". W. and May II. Smith. girl.
Abe and Cecilia Mendelson, girl
James P. and Mafy J. McCAulsy. girl.
Thomas w. and Luce Power, girl.
Joseph NJ. 8. and Mary 3. Kaufman. bog.
Fentcn A. and Minnie. q. Higgins. girl.
COLORED.
Charles and Orrie willis. girl.
Sherman and Sarah J. Wilson. boy.
Joseph and Elizabeth Mallory. GIRL
william and Ella Kidwell, girl
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

rected the bands to give another concert
Saturday evening. George T. Tyrreli,
chief musician. Fifteenth United states
Cavalry. win direct.
Orders for breaking camp have been
Issued. The troop will return to WASH
ington In the same order as they came
here. The first Of the four train sections
leaves Frederick at / o'clock Sunday
afternoon and will take about two hours
to reach New York and Florida avenues.
Washington. The other three sections
leave at half-hour intervals.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Increased Car Service Ordered.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has ordered increased car service on the
H street line. Cars will run at intervals
Of 1x minutes from Fifteenth and II
streets northeast between Z and TAO
q. m. each morning, excepting Sundays
and holidays.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Frenchman Il Afissins.

Alarmed at the continued absence Of
William Abern. a Frenchman. who mys-
teriously disappeared from his home, 2os
North Capitol street, on August 10, rela-
tives of the missing man last night
requested the police to search for Sim.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

o. s. Dept. Of Agriculture, Weather Bureau
Washington. Friday, August 2Is p. m.
Temperatures remain moderate. except in the
northern portions Of North Dakota and Montana
where they quite low with rapidly rising pres
sure.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

was paid jointly by the husband and the
wife. Yet under this arrangement, bal
ance OF unpaid bills has now reached a
total of $5,349.s6.
While the auditor has not made any ef-
fort to value the property Of Stilson
Hutchins definitely, It is understood that
an estimate places the value between
5000. 900 and s4.00o,000. This is based in
part upon study of the sources of in
come.
Sources of Income,
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Tide Table.

Tide Table.
rodsy-Hish tide. rs 4 m. and ioas p N
Low tide. 3Ns .. m. and t:ie p. m
Tomorow-Hish tide. len q n. and 20 - .. n
Low tide, ~ .. N. and - n.
conaitasn 81 the Wassr.
olsotal y rhs WszAinGm Nsral1
= 's & ssis ~ -: e. = ,sss::: ssss. -
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Local Temperature.

Midnight. Y; a. m, Il: a. m, 6s; g. m, 6s;
a. m, IS; 10 a. m, "A; II noon. 81; p m, So;
p. m. s6; p m, 76; p. m, 70; 10 p. m, n.
Maximum So minimum g..
Relative humidty-s a m, 50; p m, 60;
p m, "a. Rainfall (s =. m. TO ?. nj, oso Hours
Of sunshine, 80; per cent Of possible sunshine, 81.
Temperature same date last year-Maximum. 90;
minimum, 70.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Latta's Condition Is Improved.

Representative Latta, of Nebraska,
who has been operated upon at Roches-
ter. Mimi. for a tumor of the stomach,
has good chances for recovery, accord
ing to a telegram received here yester-
day
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.

Danny q. Sullivan, IS, and Fiorencs s. Cockuan,
2, both Of Paterson. N. J. Charles s. Bundy.
Clinton L. Goodwin. ., q Rsdsterstown. Nd,
and Louisa A. Bland. q, Of Sparks Md. Rev.
Randolph W. Lowre.
william shus,rs. e. Of Ashburn. Va. and Louisa
Lowe, q. Of Arcols, Va. Rev. g. ]. s. Hunnicatt
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26


1t was the custom of the persons at is
sue TO divide this expense among them
and TO meet 1t In this way: Mrs. Hutch
ins paid s77S Of 1t each month out of her
$1,000; Mr.. Hutchins, either directly or
through his trustees. paid s574. and ssss
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

Aluminium can b rolled into shssts ons two
thons.ndth Of an inch thick. which have all the
strength Of tinfoil.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
MONA L|5A's Fate
.AROUSESLOvERSOF
CORCORAN GEMS
Guards Are insufficient to
Protect Paintings.
THIEVES ARE FEARED
Robbery of Gallery Simple, Says
Capital Artist.

Treasures in Danger of Vandals.
Small Pictures May BE Cut from
Frames in a short Time and
Slipped Up Sleeve-Canvases
Easier to Take Than Panels Sim
liar to Da yfnci's Work.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Sources of Income.

among tHeSe sources are.
Mergenthaler Linotype Company SIS e55 90
National Topographic Company stock k........ 500
Annat Moving Picture Company stock sT. 10
Riggs National Bank Company stock........ 5000
psny bonds. ....................... $4,000
Warder Building. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ls 5000
Builders Exchange. Is 00o. %
Market Building. .....................l le 700 90
lie Droit Building. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500 90
SIG Eighth stree. northwest. 1850
Mount Vernon apartment. 10000
Armory Building. l3 600 90
Highlands apartment. ent...................s 50 900 90
Fourteenth and G streets. l6, ,A5 90
Westmoreand apartment. 3 600 %
Hutchins Building. g.....................l II, 1880
The auditor finds that the charges
against the estate amount to s1.603.02
and consists of demand loans of $3.50, ,S75,
and Of trusts on real estate amounting
to s1.242.147. The demand loans are
placed as follows:
Riggs National Bank, s6s 200; Washing
ton Loan and Trust Company, S63, SO; Ma
tional Savings and Trust Company s1o5.-
600; Commercial National Bank, s35, 900:
Lincoln National Bank, $4,000; Loan and
Trust Bank, Concord, N. H, $50, 900; c. C.
Jones, trustee, $4,000.
The net income from the property is
found to amount to s12S,1S435 gross. This
Is reduced to S120,s2o.A by the payment
Of Office expenses the premium on in
surance policies, and incidentals. 1t was
agreed by all interested that for purposes
of calculation and findings, the net in
come should be placed at 100000 year.
II is found that with the cash balance OF
s., ,SS9.62 in the hands of Trustee Dante.
the amount which the estate will yield
in the next six months to meet all de-
mands, including the proposed increased
allowance to Mrs. Hutchins, will be $45,-
S66S4
Mrs Hutchins was represented by At
torneys Cuttings & Chamberlin. Attorneys
Brandenburg & Brandenburg appeared
for Stilson Hutchins and the trustee,
William J. Dante. Walter S. Hutchins
and Lee M. Hutchins, the sons. were rep
resented by Attorneys Edward H.
Thomas, William G. Johnson, and Myer
Cohen.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

An incnnprshensble eslmioid Invented " 0a>
Lane instsad Of taxing ar~