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The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
OLSON MAKES FLIGHT.
Aviator Tries Out Successfully New
Christmas Biplane.

Oscar Olson yesterday at College Park.
Md. made a successful experimental
flight in the new type biplane built by
DIR. Christmas He remained In the air
about twenty minutes and few over the
aviation field at a height varying from
200 TO 800 feet The engine worked fault
lessIy and drove the machine through the
air about fifty miles an hour.
Olson was enthusiastic over the flight.
and says with one or two minor ADJUST
ments the new biplane will attract atten-
ton. He said at no time during the flight
was the machine the least bit unsteady
or difficult to manage Flights viii be
made by Olson every day that the
weather permits,
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
Party for Orphans.

Wednesday night the ArlOn GeSang-
verein will give a New Years enter
tainment The programme will consist
of music and recitations and there will
be dancing afterward
The annual treat for the children of
the German Orphan Asylum. in Good
Hope Road. AnaCostia, was held yester-
dav afternoon at that institution, and
the committee in charge had provided
for a most enjoyable programme for the
occasion. One of the features of the en-
tertainment was the opening of a large
box of toys sent from Germany for the
children.
Short speeches were made by Commits
siOner Rudolph, Simon Wolf, and John
F. Schneider. president of the board of
directors of the asylum. Supt. Priel and
Rev ]. D. Buhrer were in charge of the
Chidren's programme. which included
songs and recitations. At the close OF
the entertainment Santa Claus put in an
appearance and distributed gifts to the
children. A supper was served in the
evening. \ section of the Marine Band
furnished music throughout the enter
tainment. The general committee in
charge Of the programme included:
AdOlph Guide, f. ]. Schaefer. Charles
Jacobsen. Martin Wiegand. William F.
G. Rogier. George Bessler. aoinshrdlu
Meyers, SlllOn "Oll IItu liz
hof. Charles G. Rogier, George Bessler,
George 2. Pitt, John G. Weinberg.
Charles Botsch, John Kolb. Andreas
Loeffier. Mic. Auth. n. w. Helbig,
Adolpb. Levy, DIR. George X. Baier, Adam
Schneider, John Kraft. Conrad Ritcher,
Charles T. Schwegler, Mrs. Katherine X.
Barthel. Mrs. Katherine Loaffier, John
Appick, Capt. Charles f. Corner, Louis
Bauer. Philip Dittes. and Franz Rom.
The celebration at the Saengerbund
took place under the auspices OF the
Ladies' Society of the bund. A large
Christmas tree decorated with apples,
nuts, candy toys, and glttering balls of
every color and artificial snow occupied
a conspicuous place on the stage. Those
who contributed to the programme of
song and music included John Burns,
Paul Messink. Anna Kennedy, Helen
Ternich. Rose Prentis, Else Krieg, Ed
ward Burns. Gordon eraser, Pauline
Burns. Edith Robey. Rose Savyl, Valerie
Linzbach. and the Saengerbund chorus.
Each child was presented with a toy,
bag of candy, and apples and nuts.
The Germania Mannerchor observed the
occasion at Bessler's Hall in the presence
Of the members and their families, and
the Onkel Braesig Verein celebrated
WeihnaChten at its headquarters in
Golden Eagle Hall
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
Objects to Address for Prince.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London, Dec. 2S-The King. through
his private secretary, has intimated to
Capt. the Hon. Victor a. Stanley. COM
mander of the Royal Naval College,
Dartmouth, that he greatly appreciates
the wish of the Dartmouth town council
to present an address to Prince Albert
on the completion of his studies at the
college. but feels that to receive public
addresses atrthe princes age would Gre
ate an inconvenient precedent. Prince
Albert was seventeen on December Il
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
GERMANS OBSERVE
CHRISTMAS LATE
They Hold Parties in Their Singing
Society Halls and Have
Families Present.

Weihnachten, or Christmas, was cele-
brated by the various German societies
OF this city at their respective headquar-
tiers last night. and. as all German
festivals of this kind 60 the women
folk and the children also were there
to participate in the happiness and mer-
riment OF the occasion.
The annual visitation of Chris Krinkle
was celebrated last night by the mem
bGrs of the Arion Gesang Verein at their
hall on f Street. Chris Krinkle being
the patron saint of the young folk, the
evening was given over to the enter
tainment of the children OF the members,
and a large Christmas tree with candy
and presents and a play given by chill
dren between the ages of eight aud elev-
en- Years were prominent features of the
evenings programme. The entertainment
was given under auspices Of the Damen
Nerein, the woman's auxiliary OF the
society.
The work of the children last night was
concentrated on the play, Christmas at
Finnegan's Flats comedy in Irish dia-
lect rs spoken by Germans. The action
of the play centers around the efforts
of the owner of the flats to spread
Christmas cheer on 90 cents.
a. Schmidt, president of the Arion.
made an address of welcome. the Gesang-
verein chorus sang ''Heimweh," and Miss
Margaret Bode sang. The children who
took part in the play were Albert Alte-
mus. Martin Wiegand. Joe Grohmann, ].
Goldstein, Olga Helpenstine, Anita Wass-
mann. Regina Wiegand, Elsa Schwartz,
Eleanor Schwartz. Louise Ehrhardt, Meta
Camilla Kast. Dorothy Ehr-
hardt. Lena ReCkeweg, Irene Siebert Dor
Othy Wassmann, Lulu Reckeweg. Annie
Kast. Rosie Wassmann, Anna Siebert.
Emma Bruegger, Margaret Bode, Louis
Kast, Henry Reckeweg, Edwin Kraft
hotter, Ernest Bruegger. and Tom Grit
fin. Miss Lorraine Ferber was pianist.
Miss Pauline Holer, stage manager. and
Miss Lille Weber. assistant stage man.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
Water from Altar Stops Fire.

Plainfield, n. J., Dec. 29-The Rev.
William S. Mccoy, rector Of Holy Cross
Episcopal Church, North Plainfield, by
quick action prevented a panic and the
possible destruction of the church by
fire during a service in observance OF
Holy Innocents' Day to-day.
Christmas decorations were set abIaze
by burning candles. Quieting the con-
gregation, Mr.. Mccoy seized the cruet
at the altar and dashed water from it
on the fire. Charles Irby. the sexton.
brought more water and the flames were
drowned out
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
W. 7. CONNELL DEAD.
Terminal Policeman Found Uncon-
scious; Expires IN Hospital.

w. T. Cornell. fifty years old. a mem-
Der of the Terminal police force. was
found unconscious, leaning against tho
east railroad wall at Virginia Avenue,
between Half Street and South Capitol
Street Southwest, about o'clock last
night. He died shortly after his removal
to Providence Hospital
ConnelTs body was removed, on order
OF Coroner hewitt, TO the Morgue for an
autopsy. Connen had been employed
with the Terminal police for about
year. He is survived by three grown
daughters and one son
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
Germany Has Enough Oil.

Berlin, Dec. 29.-The semi-official North
German Gazette says that the govern
ment now has sufficient orders for in
dependent American oil to insure Germany
a full supply without any help from the
Austrian, Roumanian, or Russian fields.
The paper intimates that any bill
which is introduced in the Reichstag for
the purpose of putting an end to the
present monopoly will be acceptable to
the government so long as it does not
mean an increase in price.
Within a year over 100 euEenic marriages have
taken place in New York City, it is reported.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
Progressive Republican.

Although always a Republican, Sena-
tor Elkins, the younger, has indicated
his sympathy with the progressive spirit
in his own party for some time and it
was his ability to maintain the spirit
and letter OF his party regularity with
out losing sympathy with the progressive
element that made it possible for him to
turn the Republican victory of last No
vember. Elkins' Statewide popularity
besides being a glowing asset for him
self, proved of great advantage to the
limping G. o. P. in his State
Elkins first led his party to victory in
the bitter Legislative fight of 1911 when
the fifteen Republican members Of the
State Senate left the State and refused to
permit the Legislature to meet unless
they were given a Republican president
of the State Senate. Elkins served notice
that unless this demand was complied
with the commissions of Senators Wat
son and Chiffon would be worthless.
You give to us a Republican president
of the State Senate, to which We are en-
Titled and the two Senators you elect
will be sworn in. If you fail to give US
that to which We are entitled your two
Senators will not be seated, for we have
the law on our side. The minute you
concede to us what We ask 1 am willing
TO surrender my seat in the Senate to
OiiS INT DSiiiO'id1S may CliOOSS-
That was the offer Senator Elkins made
to the Democratic leaders. 1t was &C
Cepted, and Or. II. D. Hatfield. Governor
elect was made president of the State
Senate.
Accompanied by his brother Richard
EllHins, former Senator Elkins recently
went to Charleston to consult with pOlit
cal leaders and confer with recently
elected members of the Legislature. He
declared that the election of Dr. Hatfield
TO the GovernOrship was a victory for
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
DAVIS ELKINS
in LIMELIGHT
His Fight for Seat in Senate
from West Virginia Inter-
ests All Washington.
SUCCEEDED HIS FATHER
Is Only Member of Family to Seri-
ously Follow the Late Sena-
tors Footsteps.

Political and social Washington is
watching with marked interest the Sena-
torial boom of former Senator Davis Ell
hns, of West Virginia, who. having
turned almost certain defeat into sweep
ing victory for the allied Republican and
Progressive forces in West Virginia at
the late election, is looked upon as the
strongest candidate to succeed Senator
Clarence W. Watson, of that State
As the son of the late Senator Stephen
b Elkins, Davis Elkins aspires to the
toga worn with distinction by his father
for sixteen years. It will be remembered
that Mr. Elkins was appointed to fill the
uneNpired term of his father when the
latter died.
Senator Elkins was considered hardly
less of a WashingtOnian than a West Vir-
gtnian. Because of his business activities
here, his family has been looked upon as
OF original Washington stock.
Among the sons of the late Senator
Davis Elkins has taken the most active
interest in business life, and has been
the only member of the family TO enter
seriously the political field. He early
identified himself with the Republican or
ganization in West Virginia. and has been
in demand at party councils for years He
was his fathers most trusted lieutenant,
and his father, from 1894 until 1910, when
he died, was the acknowledged Repub-
ncan leader of that State.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
with Pick and Shovel"

with Pick and Shovel was the theme
of an illustrated lecture given by Rev.
DR.. John P. Peters, rector of st.
Michaers Church. New York, at the First
Congregational Church, last night Dr.
Peters is famous for his research work
at Nippur, Babylonia, and other histori-
cal places in the Bible land.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
Met Combs Just Smiles.

To most inquiries about Cabinet max
ing Mr.. McCombs answered with smiles
only and he declined to discuss the re-
port he had been Offered the post of
Secretary Of the Navy. He stated that
his stay here would not be productive
of any announcements about the pros
pective Cabinet of President-elect Will
SON. Mr. McCombs talked with Senator
Gore, Representative Burleson, and other
members of Congress last night and prob
ably this morning will see others.
Mr.. McCombs said last night he expect
ed to open headquarters in Washington
for the Democratic National Committee
within a short time but headquarters in
New York will be maintained, too. Asked
IL he would have his own headquarters
here, he said that he cannot yet deter
mine that.
That depends upon the Cabinet, doesn't
it, Mr.. McCombs?" he was asked. A laugh
was Mr.. McCombs only answer.
Mr. McCombs will leave this morning.
probably at IL o'clock, Tor New York.
After a short stay there he will go to
visit his plantation in Arkansas.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
PROMINENT men
CONFESS FAITH
Unusual Scene at Y. M. c. A.
Meeting When Many Ac-
knowledge Belief in Christ.
URGES PERSONAL SERVICE
Affair Was One of the Most Re-
markabIe Held in This City, and
No Ministers Were Present.

With tears in their eyes, and speaking
in voices that at times choked with emo
ton, a dozen men prominent in the busi-
ness and professional life of Washing
ton publicly confessed their faith in
Jesus yesterday at the Sunday afternoon
assembly of the Young Mems Christian
Association. and pledged their adherence
to His teachings for another twelve
month. The series of testimonials wit
Messing the influence of Christianity on
the careers Of successful men in this
city. made yesterdays meeting. accord
ing to William Knowles Cooper. general
secretary of the local Y. NJ. c. A, the
most remarkable religious service held
in Washington in recent years.
Among those who testified to the power
of Christ over their daily lives, and who
announced that they had yielded them
selves to Him for the coming year, were
s. w. Woodward. Judge Arson S. Tay-
lor, United States commissioner; Miles
NJ ShRnd, chief OF the Bureau OF APP
pointments Of the State Department; H.
B. +. mcfarland. former District Com
missioner; Henry T Domer, John y.
Let's, Washington Topham, and c. +.
Nesbit. With few exceptions, all the
speakers were members of the governing
body of the Washington Y. NJ. c. \. The
meeting. at which not a clergyman was
present, was presided over by Mr.. Mac
farland.
Mr.. Woodward said that the year just
passing had been one of keen and polg-
nant sorrow TO him. but that his faith
had never wavered. He added that
through his sorrow he had experienced
once more the fact that Christ has the
power to sustain the Christian.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
To-DAY's SELECTIONS.
BY New York Telegraph.

by NbW IUfK IeItBrdph.
Juarez.
First Race-Rooster, The Gin
der, Ask Ma.
Second Race-Fancy, The Bail
ms Daughter. Miss Kern.
Third Race-Chapultepec, DAN
gerous March, Closer.
Fourth Race-LOrd Marshall,
Real Star, Vested Rights.
Fifth Race-Frank G.. Hogan,
COsgroYe. Gimli.
Sixth Race-Engraver, Swish,
Black Mate.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30

the Republicans of the State who be-
lieYed in the enactment of progressive
legislation and asserted that the Hatfield
administration would be one OF the most
popular the State ever had.
Says He Is Candidate.
II am candidate for the United
States Senate" admitted Senator EIklns.
IF you remember. l announced my
candidacy following the last session of
the State Legislature. Since that time
have been active for the success OF
the party, and am more than pleased
with the result OF the election last Tues
day.
Il do not anticipate that the Republican
party win have any trouble in getting to-
gether. / think the Republican party is
progressive in its tendencies and I be-
Iieve the leaders of the party win be
men who are recognized as Progressives.
So far as am concerned, I do not be-
lieve that any one will question my pro-
gressiveism.
IF am elected TO the United States
Senate, and l expect to be, there will be
no progressive measure in that body to
which will not accord my hearty sup
port"
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
WILSON STOPS
IN THECAPITAL


were Col. Edwin Halsey, a member OF
Gov. Mann's staff; Joe SinnOtt, door
keeper of the House; Melvin D. Hazen,
District surveyor; Roger McSherry.
and W. F. Hale Senator Swanson and
Carlin, of Virginia; Speak
EFF Henry Evelyn Byrd, of the Virginia
House OF Delegates; District Attorney
Thomas H. Lion. of Manassas, and
Henry Stewart. former corporation COM
missioner OF Virginia.
Gov. Wilson's car was taken out as
part OF the regular Pennsylvania train
for Princeton Junction. where it was
to the railroad for Princeton.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30

You must first remove the cause. Most
headaches are caused by a dtsordered
stomach. Hons Lemon Ssidlitz will put
your stomach in the pink OF condition
and cure your headache In Few MIN
utAa-
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30
Urges Personal Service.

Mr.. mcfarland pointed out that while
the Bible had furnished themes for count
less sermons, the book itself contained
none. He said that it was easier to give
time. or money, or anything to Christian
causes than il was to give ones self. and
urged his hearers to perform their Chris
tian services as laymen, as well as the
clergymen were performing their own.
The fact that we don't realize the tire
mendous mental power of Jesus Is re-
sponsible in large part for the fast that
religion does not enter into the active
lives OF many of u.s. declared Mr.. Mes
bit. People trust to Jesus for saliva
ton, yet they doubt His common sense.
They say that His scheme of trans
formed world is impractical, yet they
make no attempt to prove their assertion
by actual test.
THE fact that Jesus regards me, and
looks after me, as an individual brings
me peace" declared Mr.. Shand.
My great debt to Jesus is owed
through His gift to me of loving and
Christian parents said Mr.. Topham.
J. c. Let's attributed his success in life
to the fact that he prayed every day.
while Judge Arson $. Taylor said that
the true Christian would let his faith be
known of all men. Mr.. Domer said that
the keynote of the Christian life, as well
as OF the Y. NJ. c. A, is service, and de-
clared that every one should live public
mindedly, not private-mindedly.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30

Boston's new Dover signal elevated road Sta
tion has been opened to traffic
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30

stands higher. II he is not appointed
to the Cabinet and no explanation Is
made to the people they will not un-
derstand IL and the result will be detri-
mental"
do you think Mfr. Bryan indispen-
sable to the CabinetT' was asked.
Il wouldn't say that" was the reply.
But I think he would be OF vast as
sistance to the President With our
relations with England in the Panama
Canal affair and with the Philip
rine question coming up, Mr.. Bryan is
the man who should be at the right
hand OF the President on these great
questions"
The Washington herald., 1912-12-30


II wouldn't say that" was the reply.
But think he would be OF vast as
sistance to the President. With our
relations with England in the Panama
Canal affair and with the Philip
rine question coming up, Mr.. Bryan is
the man who should be at the right
hand OF the President on these great
questions"
Bryan Best Choice Possible.
Have you urged Gov. Wilson to name
Mr.. Bryan?'
81 don't think he needs any urging, "
said the Iowsn. evasively. Gov. Wilson
knows Mr.. Bryan's ability. I think the
people out West. without regard TO party,
would be very gratified to have him in
the Cabinet. Nine out Of ten Westerners
will tell you So"
Would you predict that he will be in
the CabInet?''
ct would feel that Gov. Wilson could
not make a better choice. II I were
writing a newspaper story about the Cab
met, would put Mr.. Bryan's name
first among the probabilities
Mr. Sullivan took occasion here to
speak for Gov. John Burke, of North
Dakota, whose term expires on. jan
uary ].
The West is behind Gov. Burke for a
Cabinet portfolio" he said. He is a
very strong man He has been mention
ed for the post of Secretary OF Agricul-
lions the Governor will have to I'LL. The
incumbent of that ofice has set a high
standard OF efficiency, and the West
feels that Gov. Burke could live up to
that standard"
Mr.. Sullivan said he had discussed with
the PTesident-elect the situation in Iowa,
the tariff. and the trusts.
Not Destructively Inclined.
Gov. Wilson does not want to be de-
structive.' he said. He should go at
1t carefully and step out in the right
direction. In Iowa this year We have
the largest crops in the history OF the
State. Our food products are valued at
five hundred million. We are interested
in the destruction of those trusts that
mean death to competition. The trust
the International Harvester Company is
maintaining, the Lumber Trust and the
Steel Trust. The Governor did not ex-
press himself on the trust question, ex-
cepting that he stood by his former
utterances. I guess maybe I did most
of the talking"
rs it true that your name has been
presented for the Cabinet?''
Yes, I guess it has," said Mr. Sulli-
van.
For what office"
why Secretary OF the Interior. Judge
Martin F. Wade. our national committee
man. has mentioned my name to the
President-elect- But understand that
came to see the President-elect because
he made the suggestion that I-see him
at some time. There was no definite
appointment. but he informed me that
he would be passing through Washington
to-day and | embraced the opportunity"
Gov. Wilson said that his talk with
Leader Sullivan really wasn't a con-
ference. We were just picking up the
threads OF the situation in Iowa. l had
not seen him since the middle Of Octo-
Der when was campaigning in his
State"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-05
NIGHT LIFE ON BROADWAY

She was just a little girl-17 years
old. perhaps-sitting at a table in one
of New York's all night restaurants,
says the Cincinnati Times-Star. Behind
her cabaret singers brayel through
their songs \ squad of lively viOlins
shrieked and scraped Now and then
the dancers twisted and writhed their
way through the narrow tables and
the men and women al the tables sat
up little straighter and bought more
wine Outside rain was failing drear-
lily.
Within all was warm and ANNA
ton and clamor The little girl was
unused to it. perhaps Her skin still
bore the clear tint of youth and per-
feet health. Her cheeks had not lost
their curve which persists until ma
turity is reached Her eyes We're big
and round. and she watched the scene
with far more of interest than she gave
to her table mates. Now and then
the thick -nosed man with her demand
ed her attention, and she gave him
perfunctory glance and smile She
drank her wine with an avidity which
betokened inexperence. The other wo-
men at her table slipped their wine
carefully. They knew its dangers.
Suddenly. without a word, the little
girl fell from her chair to the floor.
She fell heavily, inertly, as a log might
fall The hard-faced walters rushed to
carry her into a dressing room. The
party at her own table ordered more
wine and talked louder.
Those who sat near forgot the Incl
dent. until ten. perhaps fifteen, min
utes had passed. Then they saw the
child, her eyes glazed with drink.
barely able TO stand upon her feet. her
hat awry. her coat f1arng open above
her tawdry little bodice. with its deep
iy scored V at the neck. being led
down the aisle, a waiter on either side.
The door was opened and she was