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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
CONVENTION FOR
LEAP YEAR ROMANCE
NOVEL SUGGESTION
Mrs. j. B. Kinnear Would
Hold Such a Session in
National Capital.

Why not a leap year convention in
Warrington?
a convention where beaux and maid
ons may meet on common ground, and
where women would have the right of
suffrage In casting a ballot for a life
partner, 10 suggested seriously by Mrs.
~. b. Kinnear. II think 1t would be a
novel and successful affair. / am will
M to lend my aid to any plan that
VIII promote fun or lifelong happiness
among young people,"
x Mn. kinnear il remembered to scores
&c young people and older ones, as the
&eunder OF the Strangers Club, an or
nautxation where all unmarried persons
whose acquaintance list was limited
could come and meet eligible candidates
~ the 9pposite sex. Moreover, Mrs.
linneaF Is teacher Of class of nearly
10 young unmarried men at Calvary
Daptist Church, and her support" un-
aoubtsdly. will include this aggregation
~ highly desirable leap year catches. .
Love-Making Course.
why not?" echoed A. T. Stuart.
director Of intermediate instruction in
the Public Schools who at various
shines has jokingly Endorsed love-
making course here as soon as fully
qualified Instructor could be found, and
the salaries of model teachers" pro-
fSided for by the auditor.
why not ask the trains to make ex-
oursion rates. Ministers who are still
allowed to marry could have cut rates
With sightseeing trip around the Cap
1tal included. I see in Georgia a court
house Is to be used as q meeting place
for the convention. That is highly ap-
propriate.'
The idea was suggested In Washing
ton by the announcement that such a
ccnvention Is really planned in La
Grange, Ga. There the unmarried will
gather from all over. the State. and
eastern Alabama and beaux and maid
ems are daily qualifying as delegates.
'The Strangers Club was a get
together place for young people, who
came here strangers. as many do, said
Mrs. Kinnear. And many Of these
rooms and office associations were un-
able to find desirable persons of oppo-
"The convention idea is bigger than
work. / would help 1t. and I.think other
men and women Interested IN making
young people happy would fall In line.
Not Even Serious.
Miss M. e. Cooling, principal of the
Washington Normal School, refused tc
take the plan seriously.
IT would place me in the position
~ making good II I indorsed the lear
year feature" she said. And It would
- embarrassing for the young man
mean, II went out and proposed to the
2 Grot Onas met. Some, elderly married
woman should undertake the project
Heads OF Washington trade bodies
I who arc boosting Washington as 9
conventibn city have not yet :Been' the
serious aspects OF this project. II any
thing comes Of 1t, though, they will helI
+ in getting the cut rates and other sucf
unromantfc details. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
QUIZ TOBACCO MEN
TN. WILKES OFFICE
Secretary MacVeagh Loeb and Others Hold Secret Con-
ference With New York Importers Rumors Of !
Customs Fraud Ailoat.

Following secret conference between
New York tobacco importers and secre-
tary Macveagh, Assistant Secretary
Curtis, in charge Of customs houses;
Collector Loeb and Appraiser Bird, Of
the New York customs house. and
Chief wilixie. head Of the special agents
of the customs service. during which II
was rumored that a second customs
scandal. rivaling that in which the
Sugar trust figured, was to be exposed.
the purpose and result of the meeting
were given out by Treasury officials.
Except for some minor instances
where fine wrapper tobacco was found
tucked in the centers of bales of cheap
filler, the bales being invoiced as filler,
the Government Ii not yet accusing the
tobacco importers of defrauding the
Government. But the Government Is
asking the importers why, since by
weight the wrappers on clear Havana
cigars rolled in this country constitute
IL per cent OF the tobacco used, as a
matter Of fact only per cent OF Cuban
tobacco imported pays duty as wrap
per?
The duty on filler tobacco IL IS to 30
cents per pound. Wrapper pays just q
dollar pound more as duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09

The importers at the meeting claimed
the 2 per cent of Cuban tobacco pay
Ing high duty as wrapper actually con-
stitutes II per cent by weight OF the
clear Havana cigars made In America.
The greater part Of the Havana filler
imported. they explained, does mot 60
into clear Havana cigars, but IL rolled
In Connecticut or sumatra wrappers to
form domestic seed goods.
The Treasury officials admit that II
the Importers are able to produce fig
ures substantiating their claim II Will
be strong evidence to show that their
business is honest in the customs
The differing opinions Of experts
about tobacco leaf make. the customs
laws difficult to enforce, 1t IL said.
Whether leaf IL filler or wrapper de.
ponds largely upon each individual
cigar manufacturer and the quality OF
goods he turns out. The cheap cigar
wrapper is filler for an expensive cigar.
Customs appraisers scarcely ever agree
in classifying tobacco leaf. n
Exporters in Havana, have written
Secretary Macveagh asking that the
tobacco situation be cleared, and that
basis of invoicing be agreed upon.
They express themselves as willing ia
lend aid in driving crooked exporters
out Of business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Maiden of Enormous
Weight Asphyxiated

X YORK. Pa. Jan. s-Trying to keep
varm in her room In a boarding house
1ere. Ella Stubbins, aged twenty-five
years. cook in local cafe, was
0nphyxiated by illuminating gas, which
escaped from leaky tube.
The case Is most unusual. from the
fact that q gas heater and Jet on the
wall were both burning at the time.
Coroner Shirley was disposed to ques-
gas, insufficient to produce an explosion
under these conditions. being capable
OF suffocating a normal person, but
from the physical condition of the girl,
who weighed about 220 pounds and suf-
this was predisposing cause.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
GERMAN IS AIDING
UNCLE SAM IN HIS
FIGHT TOENDFRAUD
Hornung and Officials Would
Ban differentiation by
Cutlery Importers.

T'r. Erich Hornung president or the
Cutlery Manufacturers Association of
Selfngen, Germany. began his work
with the customs officials. here today, the
object Of which is IL put an end to the
andervaluation Of cutlery experts from
Germany through the American Gus
toms houses. and to aid the American
Government in it's undervaIuation cases
against importers of cutlery before the
board OF general appraisers.
Dr. HornunS and Theodore Diehl,
special ngent Of the Treasury Depart
ment, brought a mass OF evidence with
them from GERMANY. but 1t is the Ger
man experts intimate knowledge OF the
cutlery trade that Is expected to be oil
most use to the Government. The mass
OF data colle,tcd by DR.. Hornung will
be used In case II lie found necessary to
make CHANGES In the cutlery schedule OF
the tariff.
IT was said at the Treasury that the
Solfpgen chamber Of commerce the
Cutlery Manufacturers Association and
the American customs officials now are
working In harmony to put an end to
the IRREGULAR ana illegal practices OF
come OF the Importers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
John Wanamaker's
Brother Near Death

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.-Marion
Wanamaker. only brother of John Wan
amaker, is dying at his home. 1903 Wal
lace street. He was stricken with pa
ralysis Saturday at wanamaker &
Browns store. with which he has been
prominently identified.
Following his collapse, Mr.. wana-
maker was taken to his home, where
physicians pronounced his condition
critical. There has been no change.
ty-one years ago, Mr.. Wanamaker
came to this city when boy. He later
went into business with his brother,
John Wanamaker, but left to enter
the employ OF 8. NJ. Wanamaker &
Co. merchant tailors, After learning
this business he organized the firm of
Wanamaker & Brown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Senate Painting Is
Now Fully Restored

Finishing touches are being given to.
day to THE repairs On the painting Of
the Battle Of Lake Erie" In the Senate
end OF the Capitol. which, recently was
mutilated by a vandal. The piece
which was cut out was replaced several
days ago, and was held In place by "a
board at the back of the picture and
another One screwed on from the front,
the purpose being to allow the glue to
get and hold the removed part firmly
IN place. The board In front was re-
charge Of the repairs, was engaged in
touching up the edges about the piece
that had been cut or. 1t Is now i'm
possible to see, except by a microscopic
txamination, that the picture was ever
injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Decline Is Shown
In Output of Gold

The gold output OF the United States
was less In 1911 than II was In 1910. ac-
cording to the figures Of H. u. McCas-
key. OF the United States Geological
Survey.
The gold output of Colorado, and the
great Cripple Creek district OF that
State Is declining, although prospecting
in the State In on the increase.
Copper production In the United States
was greater during the last yeer than
any other in the countrys history, with
the exception of 1909.
Gold exports for the year were again
far in excess of the imports.
TIL. silver mining industry. as such,
IL of relatively small importance, az
cording to Mr.. Mctaskey. The domes-
tic silver production, he says. depends
largely upon tie production of gold, sill
ver~gold, copper, and zinc ores. Despite
this fact the exports OF silver were in
excess OF the imports.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
DESTROYER TERRY
!. SAFE ON HER WAY
TO NORFOLK YARD
Navy Department Orders
Warships to Search for
Other Craft.

The Navy Department has received Z
dispatch from the Norfolk Navy Yard
stating the torpedo destroyer Terry ID
safe, and on her way to Norfolk under
her own steam.
Five other vessels of the torpedo feet.
however. are still at sea, and apparent
ly lost.
Battieships Of the second division sent
out In the search for the Terry have
been ordered to continue their cruis.
ing. and to offer aid to all destroyer
crippled by the storm.
The destroyers. unaccounted for are
the Mccall. the Drayton, Mayrant,
Patterson. and Burrough. All are
bound for Guantanamo for the winter
maneuvers.
The destroyer Roe has been locates
bound for Hampton Roads, with al
well on board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Jury Panel for the
u. S. Police Court

The new Police Court jury panel.
drawn to serve for three months, re-
ported today in the United States
branch. The Jurors are william b.
Dawson. George e. Bohannon, Harvey
w. Bowling. John A. Dunbar, Frank
J. Bresnahan. Albert II. Lockhead,
Arthur Carroll. John J. Fuller, Clarence
II. Reizenstein, Michael C. Weaver,
Thomas ID. schnopp, william L. Burk-
hart, Samuel o. Wendell, Charles e.
Gironard. Samuel J. Bratman, Arthur
Carr, Warren Dyson. Henry A. Farm.
ham. Louis Hoppenmaier, John C. Con-
ner. John J. O'Connor, Arthur Beecharn
aired +. jackson and David G.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
PUNISHMENT FOR
NAN SENDING FALSE
FIRE CALL INDOUBT
District Authorities Nov Are
Awaiting Some Word
From Baltimore.

Tho District Commissioners and off,
GERS Of the fire department are anxious
~ awaiting word from Baltimore as To
what action is to be taken to punish o
man dressed In a fireman's uniform
VINO teiephoned to Chief Frank ].
wagner Tor assistance in fighting a.
hre which, he said, had gotten beyond
the control of the Baltimore depart
ment.
with memory of the confederation
that wiped out Baltimore's business dis
trict Few years ago and anxious to
lend any assistance he could. Chief
wagner communicated with the Com
missioners, and It was decided to send
two companies. In charge Of Deputy
Chief Kelliher, to Baltimore. In the
meantime efforts were made to get
into telephone communication with the
fire commissioner OF Baltimore or the
head Of the department to ascertain
who II was that had called for helm
The storm had crippled the telepbone
service to such an extent, however
that It was impossible to get the con.
nection. fs
The long-d'stancc operator traced the
first call, aud learned that It came from
man In fireman's uniform, VIII call.
cd up from public telephone at 1,
South Howard street. In the meantime
two engine companies were loaded on a
speeial Baltimore and Ohio train, ard
everything was in readiness for n rec.
ord run to Baltimore Orders We're given
for a clear track for tho special. just
before the start was made, however
word cane from Baltimore that the
call for help had been made without
authority. and that the fire was practi.
cally out.
The man who sent the message Is
believed to have been under the infiu.
ence OF liquor. Whether he was &C
tually a member of the Baltimore fire
department has not been definitely
learned here. Il
The fire which prompted him to sum.
mon aid from Washington on his owl
Initiative was at 81. West Baltimore
street. The blaze did about $25O,ts
damage. There was never any danger
| Of the blaze getting fron Under con.
| troll, however, and twenty-five additiona
engine companies in Baltimore co,,lt
have gone into action had there beer
danger of serious confiagration sweep.
| ing the city.
Electrical Inspector james c.. SImp.
son was instructed by the Commission.
ers to make searching investigation
| Of the affair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
RITES FOR AGED
!. SHERIFF ARE HELD
At POOLESV|LLE
James u. Miles, County Of.
fetal for Fifty Years, Sue
cumbs to~Pneumonia.

ROCKVILLE, Md, Jan. '9.-Funeral
services for James u. Miles, who died
Sunday morning at his home, at Pooles-
Vile, were held this morning In the
Baptist church at Poolesville.
Mr.. Miles died of pneumonia after an
Illness Of four days. He was eighty
one years old and is survived by Ave
sons. all of whom reside in the West,
He was a lifelong resident OF the coun-
ty and for fifty years served the county
as a deputy sheriff. having been re-
appointed by Sheriff L. Howard, only a
few weeks ago.
Announcement has just been made of
the marriage in Washington last Friday
afternoon Of Miss Isabel Robertson.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hezelxiah
Robertson. Of this place. and Middleton
@. Beaman. Of New York city. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
g. w. Van Fossen. They will live in
New York city, where Mr.. Beaman il
engaged In the practice of law. For a
number Of years the bride was engaged
as stenographer In the law library OF
the Capitol at Washington.
The funeral Of Henry L. Simpson. who
died early Saturday morning at his
home near Wheaton, this county, took
place at o'clock yesterday afternoon
from the Methodist church near Dayton,
Howard county, burial being in the
cemetery near the church.
For years Mr.. Simpson lived In How
ard county, only a few months ago re-
moving to this county. He was seventy
three years old and Is survived by his
wife and five children. His death was
due to paralysis
Judge Edward c. Peter has appointed
Justice OF the Peace Edward o. Ed
'nondston. Of Rockville. to act as police
magistrate during the illness Of Police
Magistrate Joseph Reading.
The appointment by Governor Croth-
ers Of Philip d. Laird. OF this town. as
chairman Of the Public Service Commits
sion to succeed James M. Amber. who
was recently appointed to thu supreme
bench of Baltimore city, was crafty
ing to the appointee's many friends In
this county. Before being named as q
member Of the commission two years
ago, Mr.. Laird was president Of the
Farmers Banking and Trust Company
at this place, Under the appointment
he will serve until 1916.
The condition OF the Rev. Thomas J,
Packard. rector of Christ Episcopal
Church here, who has keen i'll at his
home here for n long while, has grown
critical. DR.. Packard Is suffering witt
heart trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Wisconsin Fruit
Growers Meeting

MADISON. Wis. Jan. s.-what prom
Uses to be one of the best annual con-
ventions in the history OF the Wiscon-
sin State horticultural Society, as
sembled in the capitol today and will
continue in session over Wednesday and
Thursday.
& The feature OF the opening session
was an address by w. II. Hanchettt OF
Sparta, on The New Era In Horticul-
ttirc In wisconsin" The program pro-
yides for addresses by well-known fruit
growers and horticultural experts from
several States. s.-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Seine Is Rising,
Paris in Danger

PARIS. Jan. "a repetition OF the
great flood of 1910 Is believed to be i'm
minent here today following the rapid
rise In tho Seine A heavy rain has been
falling fer more than twenty-four hours.
and the authorities have warned mer-
charts in the Port De Bercy to evacu-
ate at once,
4 The lower quays are inundated for
the entire length Of the city. A rise of
twenty inches Is expected In the Seine
by tomorrow. II this results a disas-
srous flood IL believed inevitable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Refugees in China
Safe in Consulate

The American consul general has re-
ported to the state Department the ar
rival at the consulate at Hapkow of a
large party Of American refugees fdom
the interior. Those now under protec-
ton are L. r. Bcckman. p. w. Nell
son and wife and five children: Theo-
dore' Patterson. wife and one child;
v. II. NJ Dupont. Elizabeth Patterson,
v. g. Plymire. Chrlstiana and Mary
Anderson, Tennis wediscon, Dorothy
indvall. and Alma Swanson. All are
reported WELL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
First Balloon Ascent
119 Years Ago Today

On January 0. 1898, the first balloon
ascension in America was made.
Blanchard made an ascension in Phil
adelphia, George Washington being
among the spectators. On this day, 1913,
the suspension bridge at Niagara Falls
was wrecked by a storm. Frfty-two
lives were lost by the sinking OF the
steamer Challum between Seattle and
Victoria eight years ago today.
The Astor Library was opened In
New York January 8, 1854. This day is
Napoleon III, who died in 1879; the
death OF Victor Emmanuel, King OF
Italy. In 1878. and the public funeral OF
Lord Nelson In 1906.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Mrs. Graves Will Be
Buried Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Edward O.
Graves. widow Of Edward o. Graves. a
former assistant treasurer Of the Uni.
ted States. and later superintendent OF
the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing
will be held at her apartments in the
l<enasaw tomorrow morning at lO:3i
clock. tho Rev. Charles Wood. OF the
Mrs Graves. who died yesterday al
the age Of seventy-four sycars. was well
known among the older residents Of the
Capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Governor Bass Will Be
Guest at Luncheon

A luncheon at which Gov. Robert P.
Bass. Of New Hampshire. Henry s.
Graves, chief OF the Forestry Service,
and Thomas Nelson Page. the author.
will be the guests OF honor, Will be
given at the New Willard at / o'clock
this afternoon. There will be several
members Of Congress present.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
DEATH CLAIMS MAN
AS FAMILY AWAITS
his RETURN HOME
Henry P. Armstrong Dies
Suddenly in Station at
Baltimore.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
AH0GTIA IAN

ANACOSTA. d. c., JAN. o.
While his family waited with their
wagon at Ritchie's Station, Prince
George county, Nd, for his return,
Henry p. Armstrong. for many years a
well-known resident of Forestville.
Prince George county. Nd, lay dead in
the station in Baltimore. He was in
readiness to take train and meet the
members of his family at Ritchie's Sta
ton. when he succumbed suddenly. His
family waited at the station some time.
then drove home. 1t being many hours
before they were informed Of Mr.. Arm
strong's death.
Mr.. Armstrong was q prominent Odd
Fellow. being a member of the lodge at
Forestv:lle, Nd, and he was In Balti.
more on business for the lodge.
The Baltimore authorities had diff
cultv in identifying the body, but finally
1t was noticed that the man wore q but
ton Of the order Of Odd Fellows. The
headquarters Of the order In Baltimore
was visited, and there the body was
Identified.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row In that place under the auspices Of
the Odd Fellows. Burial will be In the
local cemetery. Mr.. Armstrong was
ffty-seven years old. He Is survived
by Mrs. Armstrong and ten children.
one Of whom is Detective Edward Arm
strong. of the Metropolitan Police force.
Two married daughters are residents Of
Washington. Mr.. Armstrong was well
known In Anacostia.
The officers of the grand chapter of
the District made their annual vista
nj,
Arch Masons. last night, the ceremonies
taking place in the Masonic Hall here.
Moses d. Null. grand high priest. with
his entire STAFF. received welcome from
charles Walsh, high priest Of Anacos-
tia chapter. at the opening OF the ses-
sion. The grand officers then took
charge of the records Of the chapter,
their inspection resulting IN commenda-
ton.
The East washington Heights Citi-
zens Association did not meet last
| night, owing to the bad weather.
There will be no meeting until next
month. The association is interested
In the development of the territory in
and around Good Hope. and the princi-
| pal object of the orga nize tiCn Is to Sc
cure the extension of the water mains
| to that section.
Anacostia sent two representatives to
the jackson Day banquet Of the De-
mocracy last night in town. They
| were Thomas ]. Moore, long Q leader
| in the local political field, and DIR. Con.
rad II. Weiss.
The Anacostia Methodist Episcopa
Church Is holding services this week II
Observance of the week of prayer. The
Rev. Samuel w. Grafflin. pastor. with
the congregation. will visit Waugh M
E. Church On Friday night to hear {
lecture on India by the Rev. DR.. Rudi
sill. ..t
| Representatives Of theS Associated
Charities were In Anacostia. yesterday
investigating cases Of restitution re
| ported to the local police. Relief wa,
extended in half dozen cases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
Nat Goodwin Through
With Matrimony Now

CHICAGO, Jan. CT am through
with matrimony forever. Henceforth I
remain Nat Goodwin the actor. No
more Nat Goodwin, the husband. for
mine. If any leap year girl thinks she
can propose to me, she will have to be
a better sprinter than I am. shall
never love, cherish, or obey again, and
I don't intend to- promise"
This was the solemn declaration of
the famous comedian when he arrived
here en- route to New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09
F. B. Fowler Escapes
When Aeroplane Sinks

LONDON, Jan. 9.-Attempting flight
along the sea coast. F. B. Fowiers
aeroplane was blown far to sea and
sunk Fowler. however. managed to ret
main afioat until picked up near the
Isle Of Wight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09

NEW YORK. Jan. 9-Alleging that
her husband actually was beaten to
death by orderlies In the psychopathic
ward at Bellevue Hospital, Mrs Cath
crime Monohan has sued the city OF New
York Tor $4,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09

Representatives Of thes Associated
Charities We're In Anacostia, yesterday
ported to the local police. Relief was
extended in half a dozen cases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09

The Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
Church is holding services this week In
Rev. samuel w. Grafflin. pastor. with
the congregation. will visit Waugh M.
E. Church on Friday night to hear q
lecture on India by the Rev. DR.. Rudi-
sill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-09

Anacostia sent two representatives t.
the jackson Day banquet Of the De
mocracy last night in town. The!
were Thomas J. Moore, long leade
in the local political field. and DR.. Con
rad II. Weiss.