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The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
FIREMEN CAPTURE
ALLEGED ROBBERS
Attempting to Break Into Grocery
Store, Two Negroes Are Sur
prised and Run Down.

Two robbers caught by firemen and
turned over to the police.
This. in a nut shell, is the story OF
an attempted robbery OF the Sanitary
Grocery store, 1S3O-32 North Capitol
Street Northwest last night by two ne
groes, vho gave their names as James
Payne, aged ., OF g Fenton Place, and
George Tyler. aged IS. of &c C Street
Northwest.
The firemen of Engine Company No. Il
at the corner OF North Capitol and
Quincy Streets, next door to the Sanitary
grocery, about 10 O'Clock heard the jung
ling OF glass in the rear OF the store
Lieut.. r. W. Fillius went to the rear
door of the engine house He saw two
negroes crouching at the back door OF
the grocery. He called to the other mer
of the engine company and charged the
negroes.
Payne took to his heels with five or six
firemen upon his trail. Payne was
caught on the front porth OF DIR. Charles
Furgeson. corner OF North Capitol and
r Streets Northwest. Tyler. who had
broken the glass from the door. reached
his hand inside and turned the knob OF
the door, entered the store, and hid un
der a show case. He was found here by
Lieut. Harry B. Barker and overpowered
Neither Of the men offered resistance.
and when searched at No. station
house, were found TO be unarmed.
The firemen, about eight strong. march
ed their two prisoners TO the engine
house, from where a telephone call was
sent to the police station for the patrol.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
MOCK TRIAL IN CHURCH.
Rockville Pastor Has Unique Way
of Raising Money.

Members OF the Baptist church, OF
Rockville, Md. last night held a mock
court with ]. F. Allen, of the u. S. In
dan Department, as judge, in which the
case Of Jennie Bryce was tried" The
performance was to raise funds for the
payment of the church debt. The Bryce
case is a mystery story in q current
magazine. The phase adopted for the
mock trial was the trial of Laidley, who
is suspected OF numbering the missing
actress. He was acquitted. The part
vas taken by Boots Hamilton.
The following were in the cast: c. II
Robinson, clerk of court; Harry STRAIT
meyer, sheriff; Harry. Dawson and Wat
son Ward, prosecuting attorneys; John
Brewer and Edward Hcge, attorneys for
the defense
Miss Mary Brewer played the part of
the daughter of Mrs. Murray. who ran
away with Laidley. and Miss Mabel Ward
took the part of Temple Hope, who was
the leading lady in the show in which
Jennie Bryce played. DR.. George +.
Lewis, a physician of Rockville, had the
part of Howe, a reporter.
The trial was the idea OF Rev. John R.
Henderson, pastor of the church. Sew
eral members of the congregation are
competing for prizes offered for the best
solution Of the mystery. II any of them
win they will contribute the money to
the church fund.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
HOPE RUSSELL WILL ACCEPT.
Local Committee Urges Brooklyn
Preacher to Settle in Warrington.

The business committee OF the Wash
ington Temple Congregation Cnon-sec-
tarian) and consisting OF Brig. Gen. Will
lam P. Hall. formerly military secretary
Of the War Department: ]. T Pyles. and
Eliot Thomson, is daily expecting a reply
to the recent call extended to Pastor
Charles 7. Russell, OF the Brooklyn and
London TabernaCles, to become the spir-
itUal head Of the new organization, which
meets each Sunday afternoon at o'clock
in New Masonic Temple, Thirteenth and
New York Avenue.
Pastor Russell has been on a lecturinE
tour of far Western States since the call
OF the local congregation was sent, and II
is understood expects to reply at once.
The call asked him to become the local
pastor, and the members contemplated
that he would in all probability only be
able to occupy the pulpit here but a
given number of Sundays during the
year he occupying the pulpit of the
Brooklyn Tabernacle for a number OF
Sundays and then giving the remaining
Sundays of the year to the work Of the
London Tabernacle and general evangel-
istic work.
On the Sundays he could not be in
Washington it is contemplated by the To-
cal congregation leaders that different
evangelists of the Peoples Pulpit AssO-
citation of New York, of which Pastor
Russell is the head. will occupy the pull
pit
Evangelist G. B. Raymond, OF New
York, will be the speaker tomorrow aft
ernoon, taking for his subject. Divine
Secrets"
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
Gasoline Runs Out;
Night Spent at Sea
Alexandria Duck Hunters Lost in Fog, Get Stuck
in Mud. and All They Get Is Experience

The more Walter W. Clements thinks
about It the more he is convinced that
it's hard life for those who go down
to the sea In ships.
Neither can he look glass Of water
in the face any more without crying:
Lower away the lifeboats"'
Walter w. Clements Is a fireman on
the Southern Railway and lives in Alex
andria. With a One disregard for
weather conditions, he and companion
set sail upon the placid Potomac in a
gasoline launch called the Alva with the
intention OF returning with game bag
full of ducks.
All was well until the Nimrods were on
River View. There the AIva stuck in the
mud. 1t was dark about that time. The
tide swelled in the river. The cold moon
looked down upon a scene Of desolatiOn.
Somewhere the thin coating Of ice IN the
shadows creaked eerily. The current
was swift. black, rushing by in the dark
ness for all the world like a monstrous
snake. Water, water everywhere and not
a drop to drink.
The scene impeIled itself upon Glenn
ents' imagination.
This is no place for u.s." he said.
So he got out the oarr. He and his
companion started to sound their way
into deeper water The work was hard.
They strained and struggled until drops
of sweat stood upon their once-frozen
faces.
Then an oar broke
The scene was the same as before. only
more so. The cold again entered the
marrow OF their bones.
wen have to try to work our way
on" he said. and turned on the en-
CINE. The engine gave a few sputtering
gasps and stopped dead. as the one
George Fitch tells us about.
The gasoline tank was empty.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
INAUGURAL HEAD
STILL UNCHOSEN
William v. Cox Was Endorsed,
However, by Brightwood
Park Citizens.

William v. Cox was Endorsed for chair
man Of the inaugural committee last
night by the Brightwood Park Citizens
Association. which directed that a copy
OF the resolution Of Endorsement be for
warded to Democratic National Chair
man William F. McCombs. Mr.. Cox Is a
member Of the association.
. Democratic National Committeeman
John F. Costello stated last night that
there was nothing at this time to be an
nounced from his Office.
There was a rumor last night that ap-
pointment OF an inaugural chairman
might be made and announced to-day.
but no verincation Of the Tumor could be
had, The rumor was based upon the
theory that Mr.. McCombs might do well,
now that the contest has become intense,
TO take the responsibility of the appoint
ment and thus save President-elect Will
son from any embarrassment in the
matter.
Henry E. Davis. a personal friend Of
President-elect Wilson. was said last
night to be a man who in case neither
Robert n. Harper. William W Cox. or
Eldridge E. Jordan is appointed. would
be satisfactory to the various contending
parties.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
"SELF-RULERS"
ASSEMBLE TO
BEAT OF DRUMS
Continued from Page one.

problem only in the heated Imagination;
that the coiOred people of the District
were as able to exercise the right Of suf-
frage as the same class Of people in other
cities.
Justice Stafford No AEitator.
Justice Stafford prefaced his remarks
by a decided explanation. He said that
he was in no sense an agitator for
franchise in the District, but that he
spoke to them as one heartily in SYM
pathy with their movement.
He said that no valid reason existed
why the citizens of Washington should
not be given their right of self-govern-
ment. The right of managing their To-
cal affairs can be given them by law of
pate in national affairs, with a repre-
sentative in Congress. could only be
given the citizens OF the District by
an alteration of the Constitution. He
concluded by telling the meeting that II
the citizens OF Washington are ever 10
get back their right OF government
they will have to show much more in
terest than they have heretofore. There
is no danger. he said, OF q beneficent
Congress ever forcing this right upon
them.
After the addresses a resolution calling
upon Congress to Immediately cause an
inquiry to be made with a view OF deter
mining upon a mode of government for
the people OF the District that will con-
fer upon them the management OF their
local government affairs, while at the
same time recognizing its just obliga-
tons to them and safeguarding its own
needs and requirements at the National
Capital was unanimously adopted by
those present.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
SUGGEST CALLAHAN
FOR COMMISSIONER
First Vice President Of Chamber of
Commerce Latest One to Enter
: Lists for Office.

d. ]. Galatians name yesterday was
added by enthusiastic friends to the
list Of candidates for the ONCE OF District
Commissioner representing the Demo-
Gratis, and Mr.. Galatians advocates not
only praised his complete competency to
be Commissioner, but predicted that
he certainly would be appointed.
He is a Virginia Democrat who has
lived in Washington long enough to be
thoroughly allied with the interests of
the people Of the Capital, and in nu-
merous ways he has proven his ability
as a man of affairs, Mr.. Callahan's
friends claim. He Is an official of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company. At present he Is first vice
president Of the Washington Chamber
of Commerce. and at the annual cleo
ton. to be held January 10, he is to be
elected president. He is generally popu-
lar.
1t is said that delegation of friends
of Capt. James F. Oyster, whose name
was presented to the Senate some time
ago, will see the President before his
departure for Panama, and endeavor
to have Capt. Oyster named commits
sioner
President Taft's nomination of Dis
trict Commissioners. like some of his
other nominations, are to have rough
shedding in the Senate, II was said yes
terday by Democratic Senators. 1t is
believed that Democrats OF the District
will oppose confirmation OF nominations
of District Commissioners by President
Taft and that Democratic members OF the
Senate will be responsive to their re-
quests.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
BELGIAN YIOLINIST
WELCOMED HERE
Eugene Ysaye Plays to Large Audi.
enoe at Columbia Theater
and Delights.

Eugene Ysaye, the wonderful Belgian
violinist, has reappeared In America
after an absence OF eight years, and
the audience that greeted him at the
Columbia Theater yesterday afternoon
proved that he had left, in former tours,
a deep impression on his hearers. His
appearance also creates an atmosphere,
and his figure, instinct with vital
energy. gives an indehnable pose and
personality.
OF Ysaye's technical ability, his mas
terly bowling, the rich variety OF tone,
the freedom and ease with which he
makes his way through stupendousIy
difficult passages II would be super
fiuous to speak II it were not that he
subordinates his skill to the intent of
the composer, bends IL 10 his will.
makes It the servant OF his imagina-
ton.
The programme, a sonata by Veracini,
concerto by Mozart, a chaconne by VI
tall, two Ysaye compositions. and Rom
do Capriccioso by Saint-Saens. represent
ed in Veracini and Vital the seventeenth
century school, and In Ysaye and Saint
Saens the romantic school,
Ysaye allows himself great poetical and
emotional freedom in the playing OF the
early masters, giving a romantic. modern.
unique version. somewhat at variance
with the strict precision generally accept
ed for the compositions of that period. In
VitaHs Chaconne, especially. he paints in
an infinite variety OF color tints. The
grace, variety. and delicacy OF detail
work in the Chaconne could not be sur
passed; 1t is plainly a very much loved
piece OF Ysayes. One understands why
II should have become a favorite with
Joachim. who rescued the composition
from oblivion and made II famous in his
day.
Plays own Composition.
In the Mozart Concerto, which Ysaye
transformed into a marvellous tonal ara
besque. the vioiinIst strayed away form
the finished rhetorical phraseology of
Mozart in a remarkable cadenza OF his
own. The usual cadenza Is a flight of
technical dexterity. Ysaye's cadenZa was
a complete melody. highly adorned, to
be sure. but a melody none the less. 1t
was as II, tired Of the courtly airs and
graces OF MoZart's conventional society,
he had gone OF to indulge himself in SEN
timental reverie.
The Mozart Adagio. the "Reve den
FAINT" and "OId Mute" the last two
Ysaye's own compositions, brought out
the wonderful beauty of his cantabile
playing The texture and breadth OF his
tones more nearly approach the human
voice than any other violinist of our
time. The programme ended with
swinging. rhythmic capriccioso by Saint
Saens Ysaye makes a free but discreet
use OF vigrato, never blurring perfectly
clear tone.
In response to insistent applause at the
end OF the programme, Ysaye played the
Walter Preislied' from Wagner's
''Meistersinger." and his violin sang this
matchless melody with great beauty.
Mr.. Decreus was a most able &C
companist, and as soloist he dis
tinguished himself in a most artistic rem
dering OF one OF Rachmaninoffs pre-
ludes, his own "Reverie Nocturne." and
''Fileuses pres de Carantec.' by Rhene-
Baton, in all of which he was warmly
applauded. Mr.. Decreus is an artist OF
unusual merit.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
Congress in Brief.

Senator Luke Lea OF Tennessee, the
youngest member of the Senate. officiated
as president pro tenn for a short time.
Senator MARITIME of New Jersey made
humorous speech opposing Senator
Lodges proposition to appropriate 500 to
have prepared a history of the desks in
the Senate chamber.
Consideration of the omnibus bill was
continued.
Senator Cullom's resolution to provide
for a memorial TO Abraham Lincoln in
Washington was adopted without dis
cussion.
The story OF the INCEPTION OF the Of
fetal investigation of the conduct of
Judge Archibald was told to the Senate
sitting as a court Of impeachment by
B. H Meyer, Interstate Commerce com
missioner, to whose attention the alleged
misconduct of Archibald was first
brought George F. Baer. president Of
the Reading Railroad, also was wit
ness.
Debate on the Indian appropriation bill
and the passage of an omnibus private
pension bill and other routine measures
engaged the attention OF the House.
The Money Trust investigation was
continued, but at the close of the after
noon session It was announced that the
committee will recess until 2 o'clock
Monday.
Representative Kindred Of New York
introduced a joint resolution asking the
Secretary OF State to obtain information
regarding the truth OF reports Of hor-
rible conditions and barbarous practices
existing in Peru.
Chairman Alexander. of the House
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fish
cries. announced that the investigation
Of the Shipping Trust will begin jan
uary :
A delegation representing railroads hav
irg mail contracts appeared before the
Post-office Committee and registered
complaint that the parcel post would
impose additional burdens, without extra
compensation. upon the railroads. They
asked an investigation looking to an
agreement.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14

This shipvrecked-at-ssa stun Il an
right in books" said Clements. but I
don't want to be a hero"
So he and his companion worked
through the dull watches of the night
with the single oar, without changing
their position. Jack Frost spread a
clammy hand over nature. The mariners
chopped away part OF the woodwork of
the boat and lit a fire TO warm them
selves. Through the dim vigil. as they
say in all the books, they sat. chattsrinE.
benumbed. miserable.
About daylight the tide hoated the
launch. All the way TO Alexandria the
two occupants propelled their disabled
craft with the one oar. Then they sought
a fire. and something else.
They didn't get any ducks.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
ORGANIzATIoNN ARMY.
Captain in Army So Tells the Pres
byterian brotherhood.

More organization is needed in the
United States army it was asserted by
Capt. George Van Horn Mosley. U. s
A. at the meeting of the Presbyterian
Brotherhood OF the Second Presbyterian
Church, held in the studio of R. n.
Brook, 1714 Pennsylvania Avenue North
west, last night.
DR.. Joseph A. Holmes. chief OF the
Bureau of Mines, addressed the men,
bers OF the brotherhood on "Life-saving
in Mines and Conservation OF Fuels"
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
BRIGHTwooD CITIZENS MEET
They Petition House District Com
mittee to Hold Meeting.

At the regular meeting OF the Bright
wood Park Citizens Association, held IN
Van Horn Hall last night, Secretary s.
NJ. Falconer. jr., was instructed to write
to each member of the House District
Committee calling attention to the fact
that the committee has not met so far
and petition them TO takes action upon
important legislation before their COM
mittee.
The secretary was also instructed to
write TO the other citizens associations
urging them to take similar action.
The association elected DIR. W. L Tur-
pom delegate to the clean city commit
tee and F. J. Metcalf, Homer Smith,
and +. ]. Ayers delegates to the Joint
committee of the five Georgia Avenue
citizens associations.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
JOHNSON SNUBBED
BY CHICAGO BOXERS

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Chicago prize
fighters have snubbed Jack John
son. The heavyweight champion
wandered into his old training
quarters at Bill O'ConnelI's gym
nasium. O'Connen refused to
speak to the negro, and a group
of fighters in the place turned
their backs as he approached.
Johnson's stay was very short.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
JANITOR IS RELEASED.
No Way to Connect Robert Thomas
with Apartment Fire.

Robert Thomas. colored, up until
Tuesday janitor Of the Irene apartment
house, Eighth Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue Southeast which was badly
damaged by a fire OF unknown origin
on Wednesday. the day after Thomas
had been dismissed for neglect Of duty,
was discharged last night from the
Fifth Precinct Station House. after be-
ing held there all day on suspicion of
being connected with the fire.
Policeman Warfeld, Of that precinct.
noticed Thomas coming out OF the apart
ment shortly before the fire was dis
covered. When Wartield learned that
Thomas had been discharged during the
da- and remembering that he had seen
Thomas leaving the apartment a few
minutes before the fire was discovered.
his suspicion was aroused that Thomas
might in some way be connected with
the FIRE. He arrested Thomas and lock-
ed him up pending an investigation. The
police were unable TO connect Thomas
with the fire and released him last
night.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
Girl Burna to Death.

Franklin, Pa, Dec. 13.-Nettle Shaw,
aged nine. was burned to death ealy to-
day in a fire that consumed the Shaw
home near Stoneboro. The parents and
six other children escaped.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14

Substantial part of the dealings Of
the stock exchange were gambling" he
said:
81 might agree with the statement that
they were OF a somewhat similar ma
ture."
The committee adjourned until Mon
day.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
Would Probe Atrocities in Peru.

Representative Kindred of New York
yesterday introduced bill providing for
an investigation by Congress of the al
legged atrocities committed against the
Indian rubber gatherers of the Putumayo
district in Peru.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
Hygiene Meeting Postponed.

The organization meeting OF the So
ciety of Social Hygiene OF the District
scheduled for tonight has been post
poned until after the holidays
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14
Senate AdJOurns Next Thursday.

SenHIe HUJOWFHN NtNt IHuFNuHg'
The Senate yesterday passed a resolu-
ton introduced by Senator Warren to
adjourn for the Christmas holidays on
December 10 and reconvene on jan
uary 2.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-14

H. For a DISOrdered stomach
Hof's Lemon Seidlitz is the greatest
thing in the world. 1t is prescribed by
Physicians everywhere and for sale by
all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-16
TRAINING SCHOOL
 MEETS IN ANNISTON
Baptists Holding Three Days Ses- siOn-Still Destroyed in
 Cleburne

Anniston, January 5.-(Specal.) )--The Baptist Sunday school training school was formally convened in this city Mon day and will be in session for the next three days, during which time it is ex- pected to give a big impetus to organized Sunday school work in this district in an- ticipation of the annual convention of the state Sunday School association at Sel- ma in April.
 The institute was inaugurated Sunday afternoon, when a mass meeting was held at Parker Memorial church. with D. C. Cooper of Oxford presiding. Addresses were made by State Secretary Strickland and ]. E. Byrd. secretary of Mississippi. These two speakers, together with Arthur Flake of Nashville and Miss Annie Will hams of Birmingham, will be the princi- pal speakers during the weeks sessions.
 Lunch is being served every evening as an inducement to get business men to come from their work to the institute.
 Deputy Revenue Collector c. r. Me Clurkin and Jailor Weatherly of this city have returned from Cleburne county, where they engaged in a moonshlne raid on Sunday. They destroyed large cop per plant of modern make at Davistown, lut the operator had evidently just left the place and was not captured.
 A peculiar fact about moonshne raid ing. it is said. is. that Sunday is the most suspicious day on which to make the raids This is attributed to the fact that most of the patrons of the stills are idle on this day. It is also d fact that stills are frequently located near churches.
 The Anniston city court convened in session for the spring term Monday morning and the docket was called. \ number of non-jury cases were set for trial by Judge Coleman and they will be heard laser in the session.
 Following the opening of the court, the Apniston Bar association held a meeting and action was taken, on the death of the late Col. T. V. R. Matthews, one of the pioneers of the Anniston bar. who re- gently died here after three years suffer- ing A committee was appointed to draft resolutions on his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-16
WILL EAT NOTHING
 UNTIL WIFE RETURNS

Chicago, January 15.-Albert Braun, manager of a speciality company here, has been deserted by his wife and asserts flat he will eat nothing until she re- turns. She has been gone nearly 4s hours ard Braun declared last night that he had partaken Of no food since she left
 When Mrs. Braun went away she left a note telling him that she was leaving because she thought she was a hindrance to his success The same day he received gil increase In wages lie hurried home to tell her of his fortune. When he arrived she had gone. The couple had been mar lied less than year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-16
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned at the city engineers office. in the city building, until F o'clock, noon. Friday January 19, 1912, for laying about 1000 square yards of Vitrified brick, 2000 square yards of cement pavement, 12,00O square yards of wood block, vitrified brick, bitulithic, asphalt. asphalt block. concrete or Hassam on concrete base, or bituminous binder macadam on chert or screened stone foundation: about 450O lineal feet of granite curb or combined curb and gutter and all necessary storm sewers, inlets, etc.
 Specifications furnished on application. A certified check for $l00o must accom- pany each proposal. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 JULIEN SMITH, 1-4-f6t City Engineer. Selma, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-16
A,lninistrntor'. Notice

State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 Estate of Humes Rogers, Deceased
 Letters of administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned, on the 18th day of January 1912, by the Hon. orabe J. F. Stiles, judge of the pro- bate court of Jefferson county. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be re- qured to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred.
 GEORGE II. ROGERS l 1-16-ct-tu - Administrator, E