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The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
BOYS CONDITION SERIOUS.
Linwood Bishop Believed to He
Dying in Hospital.

Lying at a point of death at the Prov
idence Hospital. where he was brought
yesterday. Linwood Bishop. sixteen years
oid. of Warrenton, Va. who. it is said.
was shot while cleaning a revolver. at
his home in Virginia. is unable TO talk.
and doctors express great fear that he
will not live.
Bishop was accompanied here by Mrs.
:. W. Maphis and NJ. G. Douglas, of
Warrenton. In so far as IL can be
learned the self-inficted wound was ac-
cidental.
Linwood Bishop is the son OF W. z.
Bishop, a prominent resident and direc-
tor of the Peoples National Bank, OF
Warrenton.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
WASHINGTON BOY
DROWNED AT BEACH
Maurice Sheehan, Jr., Sinks in
Chesapeake Bay-Two Com.
panions Saved.

Maurice Sheehan, jr.. seven years old.
Of 1os I Street Northwest. son Of Maurice
Sheehan. President OF the Central Cit-
zens' Association. was drowned while
bathing at Chesapeake Beach yesterday
afternoon about O'Clock.
With his two brothers. Joseph and
Aloysius Sheehan, the little fellow went
to the beach for a days outing. While
playing in the water, the boys suddenly
fell into a hole. Had 1t not been for DR..
Walters. of this city. all three OF the
boys might have been drowned. He man.
aged to pull out the two older ones. but
was too late to save Maurice. the young
est one.
The body was brought to Washington
on the 10 o'clock train.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
Prefers Vaccination to Jail.

Joseph ]. Kapsa, gunner's mate in the
navy, and Christian Scientist, believed
that mental faith was a better prevent
I've Of typhoid than vaccination, but
the authorities did not agree with him.
He was court-martialed and sentenced
to long term Of detention for refusing
to take the treatment. Acting upon the
advice of friends, he has consented to
be vaccinated, and his sentence will
probably be repealed.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
Woman Kills Rival in Love.

Paris, July 3l.-Mme. Bertrand. a noted
writer. shot and killed Nine Blech. a
prominent society woman, in the fashion
able quarter of La Madeleine to-day
Nine. Bertrand, before shooting. bitterly
denounced the other woman as her rival
for N. Bertrand's affections.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
Local Temperatures.

Midnight. es; a. m. O.: a. m. IS; a. m, 81 (;
a. m. Ss; 10 a. m. y; IL noon. 70; D. m, 50
p. m, ~: p. m, a; p. m. y; 10 p. m. C.
Highest So: lowest, 81.
Relative humdity-s a. m. y; p m, 81; 8
p n, 76. Rainfall s m to p M, T.
Hours Of sunshine. 33. Per cent Of possible sun
shine. %
Temperature sane date last year-Hiehest 90:
lowest, 6.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES,

Bertram C. Scott. Is and Minnie Koerppen, s
Rev. Donald c. Macleod.
Arthur II. Dickinson. a. Of Brooklyn, " Y and
Rose Porges. 2. Of Nashville, Tenn. Judge C. s
Bundy.
Robert J. Little. z. and Pearl Z. Gray. .. Re,
William N. Lyon.
Richard Henry Gray 20. Of Baltimore Nd. and
Mary Edna Houck, 5, Of Germantown. Nd Rev
L. Morgan Chambers.
Frederick A. Chrismore, q. Of Winchester, Va
and Bessie Z. Lonner, %. Of Strasburg. Va. Rev.
William T. McKenney.
Dewitt T. Herndop, "a, and Viola Herndon, ie
both of Fayman. Va Rev. Samuel W. Grafhn
Raymond T. Mockabee, q. and Lilly A. Dean ls
Rev J. NJ. oBrien
William d. Wheeler. q. and Mary c. Turtle, a
Rev George ". Atkinson. jr.
Leroy o. Smith, 2, and Eva L. Oar, IS both
Of Laurel. Md. Rev. Donald C. Macleod
Alexander Cutino, 80. Of Baltimore Nd, and
Edith N. Ryan, y, OF Portland, oreg Rev.
Eugene A. Hannah.
COLORED
c. E. Mills q and Ada d. Fletcher z Rev
James r. Brooks.
T Gather. B. and Bessie johnson, Is Rev.
p. Grifhth
W. williams 2. and Addie NJ. Proctor. IL Rev.
william J. Mcyeish.
B. Richardson. IS. and Martha chiistian, a.
Rev. s. Miller.
J. Dunmorc. Is. and Mary L. Campbell. = Rev.
William II. Dean.
G. W. Holm. 2 and Mary B. DeveaI, q. Rev.
c. L. Knox
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
BIRTH RECORD.
WHITE

WHITE
r. A. and Agnes Clemmon, boy.
Giuseppe and Rosalia Cosimano. girl.
Cyrus and josephine Grissett girl.
Charles l. and Ammon Mayne, girl.
Bernard H. and Helen Slsttsry. girl.
Oscar and Minnie Baum, hoy.
Cover NJ. and Mary Il. Kocckogey. girl
Benjamin T. and Mabel L. Poole, boy.
Morris and Beatrice Becker. girl
Reuben and Polly Rosenberg. girl.
Valentine and Rose NJ Wahler boy.
Michael and Martha X. Kelley, girl.
George H. and Adaline Curtin. girl.
Rufus c. and Beulah B. Brown. boy.
James A. and Fronic A. De Shnzor girl
Henry s. and Annie Stevens girl
Harry II. and Mary Z Baker, girl.
Ralph and Mary Day. boy.
Alden h and Maude A. Wine. girl.
Ernest ]. and Minnie ". Weaver girl.
Randolph K. and Man II. Forrest girl
COLORED.
Ellie and Susie Whittingtcn, girl.
JOSEPH and Alberta Wheeler. girl.
James o. and Ida L. Holmes. girl.
Lewis and Geneva Jackson, boy.
Horsedrawn cabs have been prohibited on tn
treets Of Berlin.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01

A soaking in sour milk. followed by a
rinsing in water to which little ammonia
had been aaksd. win polish silverwars.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
Tide Table.

Tide Table.
Today-Hish tids los a. m; lo8 p N. Low
tide. Az T. m; 4.1 p. m.
Tomouox-Hish tide. losp q N; u06 n n
Low tdds ID q N; SO .. n.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
MAY PROSECUTE
FORMER EMPLOYE
Rumors Are that Young Bank
Teller's Case Is Being
Investigated.
INFORMATION Is WITHHELD

There seems little doubt now that the
young teller who confessed having forged
notes aggregating nearly $4,000 and en-
bezzled the money while employed at the
old National City Bank and the Com
mercial National Bank will be prosecuted.
II is understood that recommendation
has been made TO the United States Dis
trict Attorneys Office by the Department
Of Justice for the prosecution OF the
young man. AS announced yesterday
morning in The Washington Herald, a
report of the case has been sent to the
District Attorneys office by the Bureau
OF Investigation OF the Department of
Justice
1t is generally believed that a quiet
investigation OF the case is now being
made by Reginald S. Huidekoper, As
sistant United States District Attorney.
and that a warrant for the arrest OF the
guilty teller will be issued within a short
time.
Il am instructed to give out no in
formation at all on the case" said Mr..
Huidekoper. when interviewed last night
concerning the matter. Il should be only
too glad TO discuss the situation II II
were not that secrecy has been requested
by those higher up. No less person
than the Attorney General has suggested
that the officials of this office conduct
their work quI.tly and avoid all pub
licity."
No Warrant for Arrest.
The United States marshall said yes
terday afternoon that no warrant had up
to that time been issued for the arrest
of the teller. The young man is being
kept under surveillance. and thers will
be no trouble taking him in custody when
the warrant Is issued.
The banker and broker through whose
business house the young teller is said
to have executed the orders on the New
York Stock Exchange returned to the
city yesterday and admitted that the ru-
mors were true. He said that his trip
out OF the city, however. had no connec-
ton whatever with the forgery case
The opinion was expressed by officials
Of the house that the broker could not
be compelled by the bonding companies
who went the surety OF the teller 10 make |
restitution for any portion of the $500 |
II is said that the broker at the time |
Of the teller's peculations was one OF the |
directors of the National City Bank, at !
which the guilty young man was employ |
&C. Every effort is being made TO keep |
the name of the broker secret
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
Use Only Soft Coal.

T.
Baltimore and Newark operate their
schools on a soit coal bIsis, where as
We use hard coal There seems 20 be
sentiment here against the use of soft
coal. but / believe tfat II can be use I
without emitting dense smoke, So vast
have been the Improvements in the CON-
struction Of heating apparatus of late.
II is possible to use smoke consumers,
so as to eliminate all smoke.
Il do not think It advisable to use
soft coal at first at all of the schools
/ believe in advancing slowly. I feel
confident that the experiments will
show that the Washington schools can
be operated much less expensively on
a soft coal basis
Mr.. Larner then expressed the opin-
ion that 1t was impossible to avoid
some dense smoke in the use of soft
coal.
Therefore" he said. Il disapprove
of the plan of using such coal There
is law which makes it an onense
punishable by a fine for business firms,
apartment houses. factories. and such
buildings in Washington to permit
dense smoke to issue from the prem
ises. / do not think this law should
apply to the schools. as the District of
and Federal buildings are now ex-
cepted, but I do believe 1t applies in
a moral sense. II we expect the people
of the District to be law hiding, we.
at the head OF the public schools,
should be law-abiding ourselves"
Mr.. Larner said he knew one bust
ness man who had paid $1,000 In fines
for violations of the smoke law
Well" said Mr.. Daniel, the NUM-
cipal Architect says soft coal can be
used without producing dense smoke,
and why not take his word for It? He
ought to know"
Just because a Municipal Architect
tells you this or that. you are not COM
PEELED to act on his advice, are you?'
queried Mr.. Horner. firing a parting
shot at the much-beloved Municipal
Architect.
Upon the recommendation of DR.. Da-
1t was decided to transfer to
the site of the Congress Heights School
the portable building now located at
Twining City and used to relieve the
crowded situation at the Orr School.
Resolutions of regret upon the recent
death of Mrs. Hoeke, one of the mem
bers of the board. was adopted.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
Temperature in Other Cities.

Temperatures IN other cities. together with ths
amount Of rainfsll for the twentyfour houn ended
at ,. m! yesterday, are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
CAPT. OYSTER
SUCCEEDS SELF.
He Is Elected President of the
Board of Education Over
John B. Larner.
HENRY P. BLAIR IS
NEW VICE PRESIDENT
Subject of Using Soft Coal in
Schools Is Thrashed Out
at Meeting.

Capt. James F. Oyster was reelected
president of the Board of Education by
margin OF one vote at the initial meet
ing yesterday afternoon at the Franklin
School building of the newly constituted
body. His opponent was John B. Larner.
one OF the newly appointed members of
the Board. Capt. oyster received three
votes and Mr.. Larner got two. One Of
the members did not vote. Henry p
Blair was elected vice president.
As soon as the meeting was called to
order Ernest II. Daniel was elected tenn
porary chairman. K. II. Horner then
placed Mr.. Larner in nomination for the
presidency. Capt. Oyster was soon after
ward nominated by Mrs. Susie Root
Rhodes. one Of the new members OF the
Board. When Mr.. Daniel announced the
result OF the vote Capt. oyster imme-
diately expressed his appreciation of the
honor bestowed upon him.
Il appreciate deeply the compliment
which you have paid me- said he. You
have repeatedly placed great confidence
in me. 1 had not thought of accepting
another term, but owing to the many re-
quests and almost absolute demands that
1 should DO so. / finally changed my
mind"
Capt Oyster has been president Of the
Board for nearly six years.
Blair Vice President.
Mr.. Daniel then nominated Henry P.
Blair for vice president. Mr.. Horner de-
manded a vote by ballot. and the result
showed five votes for Mr.. Blair and one
member not voting.
Practically the entire meeting was de-
voted TO a discussion of the advisability
OF using soft coal in the schools to cut
down the expenses of the public school
system. After long debate 1t was finally
decided to use soft coal as an experiment
at three OF the schools II IT could be ac-
compllshed without the emission OF dense
black or gray smoke, which is prohibited
by law.
The question was introduced by the
reading OF a communication from NUM-
cipal Architect Ashford, countersigned by
Commissioner Rudolph. stating that IT
had been proved by experiments at the
Powell School that soft coal could be
used in the District school buildings with
out the emission Of the dense black or
gray smoke.
Il think We should experiment with the
soft coal at only six or eight buildings
at first" said Capt. Oyster. Il believe
that the experiments will show that a
large amount OF money can be saved |
by the use OF the soft coal product" |
The coal question first came up some |
time ago" said DR.. William NJ David |
son. superintendent of schools. 81 was
surprised toS find that the 1910 coal bill |
OF the local schools was extremely high |
In comparison with those of other cities !
Our bill for 1910 coal. II am not mistak- |
en-. was something like $4,000. Less |
money was spent for school heating in |
Newark. with a total population of more
than Lon Ol0
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
Steamer Trunks.

Regulation height as prescribed
by S. 5. companies; lengths. 81 to
~ inches. Made of yulcan!zed
fiber: also combination of duck.
fiber. and rawhide. Feather
Meirhrs as we'll as regulars
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01

HAT TRUNKS-Capacity, to
IS hats-with trays for wells,
gloves. &c Former prices, $500
down to 5000. Now $500 down
to SEQ. Weekend Trunks-Com-
bination Hat, Shoe. and Waist
Trunks. Shoe Trunks, built to
carry shoes with trees. Sportsmen's
Trunks. Golf Trunks. 53 inches
long; light enough to carry in the
hand. Carriage and Cab Trunks.
Motor Trunks. for tire and rear OF
car. Trunks built specially for
men. Becker's Wardrobe Trunks
steamer and full sizes-acknowl-
edged to be the peer OF present.
day Wardrobe Trunks. All come
under the ban OF clearance at a
substantial reduction in price.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-01
Dress and General
Purpose Trunks.

FOR LADIES AND MEN.
Those OF Vulcanlzed hard fiber.
beautiful exterior color combi-
nations: dainty lining: quilted
tops: perfect tray arrangement.
The very best AMI strongest
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
w. W, Loban Announces.

w. w. Loban of Rose Grove town
ship announces in today's paper
that he is a progressive republican
candidate for the legislature from
Hamilton county subject to the de-
cision of the June primaries. Mr..
Loban is one of the pioneer settlers
of the northeastern part Of the coun-
ty and has filled various official po-
sitions. He is said to be ready
speaker and an enthusiastic expon-
ent of progressive republicanism. II
the people Of Hamilton county send
him to Des Moines to represent
them in the legislature he will be
heard from. No doubt about that.
AS Mr.. Loban failed to file his nom
nation papers with the secretary OF
state before the expiration of the
time limit, those who vote for him
will be required to write his name
upon the ballot. This will be quite
a handicap to his candidacy.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

were saved, the students doing the
work and in some cases even risking
their lives.
Bishop Lewis, the former presi-
dent of the college, was in the city
last night but took the train to
Minneapolis about twenty minutes
before the alarm was given. One OF
his sons was overheard to say last
night that the news would almost
kill his father. President Craig
was also out of the city.
The building was only about half
covered with insurance but it is the
general opinion that great deal of
money can be raised right in Sioux
City toward rebuilding on account
of public opinion regarding the fire
service.
A large mass meeting of faculty,
students and trustees was held in
the church this morning. Some
splendid talks were given which
cheered us up a good deal, but ev-
eryone here is still pretty much de-
pressed"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
A LETTER FROM
MISS LEILA HUGHES
Regarding the Fire at Morningside
College on the Night
of April 29th.

A recent letter received from Miss
Leila Hughes, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Hughes of this city, who
Is attending college at gside,
gives very good description OF the
burning Of their main hall. Follow
ing are some interesting extracts
from her letter:
"The greatest calamity in the his
tory of the college happened last
night. l suppose you have seen it
in the papers. The main hall OF
Morningside burned to the ground
and you know that is practically all
of the college. 1t is terrible but we
are going on and finish the year
any way. They have given us the
church and there will be classes in
the Sunday school rooms and down
in the basement. They will also use
Renaissance hall, the conservatory
and the chemistry building.
Last night about eleven o'clock
the matron came into our room and
said, Girls / believe the college is
on fire." We were terribly fright
ened of course but dressed quickly
and were off to the campus. When
we reached the building no flames
could be seen at all but only little
smoke coming out of the top Of the
building. In a few minutes, how
ever, a great cloud of fame shot
out. 1t was terrible sight to see
our college burning and not be able
to do anything to help II. The fault
was in the fire service, the pressure
being insufficient to raise the water
to the top of the building. The
Morningside firemen had telephon-
ed the fire chief in the city that the
fire was under control and they
needn't send out the engine. By the
time they realized that 1t was gain
ing Roadway it was too late and
WUbu tue chSluG uiN
come the fire was raging through
the society halls on the fourth floor
and there was no hope of saving
the building.
The boys brought all the furni'
ture out of our hall except the pi-
ano. which was new grand valued
at $1,000 The hall had recently
been furnished at a. cost Of over
$4,000. 1t was pretty hard to stand
by and watch it all go up in smoke
and to think we could have no more
good times and spreads there. We
also had to stand still and watch
the chapel and pipe organ burn
Most of the books in the library
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
WithdraWs From Race.

Ellsworth News: G. l.. Lakin has
decided that he will withdraw from
the race as candidate for sheriff.
While he has not given up the idea
that he would finish in a good posi-
ton he has concluded there are too
many in the race to let primary
election make choice, as 1t re-
quires 35 per cent of the total re-
publican vote cast to nominate a
candidate. "Severt," as he is COM
monty known in this vicinity, thinks
he can use the money to better adj
vantage than to spend it to see how
popular he is. He has not by any
means been bought out" but his
common sense began action before
he had gone far enough to make it
look like the impossible must occur
before any of the candidates could
get the required number of votes to
declare a nomination. If about one
or two more would withdraw, the
match could be pulled off with some
one being a winner.
"Severt" is a carpenter by trade
and can pull off good salary, as he
is a splendid workman.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
BOY SHOT IN VERY
PECULIAR MANNER
Kenneth Barnes, Formerly Of This
City, in Hospital at Aber-
deem, S. D.

Word was received here Friday
that Kenneth Barnes, the fifteen
year old son of A. J. Barnes, a for
mer resident OF this city. but at
present Of Aberdeen, South Dakota,
lies in the hospital at that place as
result Of a very peculiar shooting
accident. Young Barnes and some
neighbor boys started on hunting
trip in the timber near his home.
They had been out about an hour
when a rabbit was discovered and
Barnes shot it. After discharging
his gun the young man laid 1t on
the ground to get the animal. In
some unknown manner the gun.
probably repeating rifle, discharg-
ed while lying on the ground and
the ball struck the young man IN
the shoulder. He was taken to his
home and then to the hospital where
he is now At the time of writing
the letter to relatives in this city
the ball had not yet been located
in the boys shoulder. Physicians
had made several probes for the
lead but were unsuccessful in find
ing 1t. The Barnes family were
quite we'll known in this city few
years ago. They lived on a farm
just west OF the Catholic cemetery
for several years prior to their
residence In Aberdeen. Mrs. Barnes,
mother OF the injured boy, Is the
daughter of Mrs NJ. A. Terrell. Miss
Ethel Barnes, sister of the boy, re-
sides at the Terrell home in this
city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
FIRST GAME
WITH LADIES
Original Boston Boomers Will Ap-
pear in Webster City on
May IA and Oppose
the Locals.
GOOD GAME IS PROMISED
GOOD
Girls Have Good Record and Will
no Doubt Give "Kearny" Bunch
Hard Game. &c..

The original Boston Boomers will
invade the city on May IA in their
special car and attempt to display
something in the line of base ball to
the local Colts" This game does
not mean the opening of the season,
as it is considered too early for the
regular schedule, which will open
the later part of the month.
The Boston Boomers are an old
combination consisting of team of
ladies who play "some ball" They
have appeared in this city once be-
fore this. In 1902 they opposed the
semi-pro team here under the man
agement of D. c. Chase. In that
game the ladies displayed some good
ball and gave the home team a
merry chase for their victory. How
ever, they are reported to be strong
er at present than they were at that
time. AS the home bunch have had
but little chance for practice as yet
they will start Immediately to get
into shape for the proper reception
of the Boomers. .....-.
No regular team is yet given out
but it is probable that Rue Corbin
will grace the mound for the first
game. Corbin has been working his
arm for the past few days at his
home near Homer. Although rather
severely injured last season when he
played with the Charles City team
he reports the mighty right as
working fine so far this year. Should
his arm stay in condition and the
local manager succeed in keeping
Rue on his team, the locals will be
sure of at least one high class
thrower. 1t is probable that Eddie
Rossiter will not reach the city for
the Bloomer game, as ne is not ex
pected until some time in June.
The Boston Boomers have been
out and in the game for the past
month playing in the south.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
Personal Briefs
(From SATURDAYS Daily.

-Elbert Terrell, Warren Bair
and Milton Mattice were Omaha
passengers yesterday.
Mrs. J. R. Wyatt of Henning,
Mimi, who has been visiting at the
home of Mrs. Mary Hoag, went to
Williams yesterday to visit friends.
Mrs. c. c. Cooper of harrisburg
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. C. H. ROBBIE returned to
her home in harrisburg yesterday
after visit here at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. B. Stafford.
Mrs. w. F. Smith went to Will
Jams yesterday to visit her brother.
Miss Juanita Hall went to her
home in Iowa Falls yesterday for an
over Sunday visit.
John Terrell of harrisburg was
a business visitor in the city yester-
day.
Miss Lois Kelly, who teaches
school near Highview, is home for
an over Sunday visit.
Mrs. Edison Cooper of Blairs-
burg was shopping in the city yes
terday.
Geo. F. Yungclas left this
morning for Colfax to visit his faith
er, J. H. Yungclas, who is taking
treatment there and we are glad to
know is slowing improving.
Mrs. John Meyers of Williams
is spending the day in the city.
Mrs. A. J. Simpson of Williams
is here visiting at the George Simp-
son home today.
Mrs. A. Y. Boyd of Duncombe
was shopping in the city today.
w. J. Adams, Floyd Curtis and
Miss Mildred Thompson of Camb-
ridge, New Miller and Carl Kirk OF
Des Moines are out OF town guests
at the Osmondson-Hur wedding to-
day.
Miss Emma Amundson arrived
home from Stanhope last evening
for an over Sunday visit.
Miss Ollie Ash of Minneapolis
is visiting at the Joe Henneberry
and Frank r. Dalbey homes.
Randall Burleson returned yes
terday from a brief trip to Mallard
Miss Belle Wyckoff and Miss
Margie Murphy returned last night
from Des Moines, where they attend.