The Washington herald., 1913-12-25


to the Capital yesterday.
A lecture on New Americans will be
delivered tomorrow morning at the Pub
lie Library by Mrs. George Thompson
PreNft The lecture Is to be given as
part of the INSTRUMENTATION mission
study course.
Each member Of President wilson's
Cabinet was the recipient yesterday OF
Christmas gift from Andrew Carnegie,
which reflected his ideas on universal
peace. The gift was framed picture
representing the departure Of a soldier
for the field Of battle. He is telling his
little daughter good-by. DADDY are
you going to kill some other little glris
papa?" is the inscription of each pic
ture.
Funeral services for Rev. James Henry
Bradford, prominent in Grand Army
circles for many years, were held yester-
day afternoon at the First Congrega-
tIonal Church. He was buried in Airing
ton Cemetery with the usual Grand
Army services.
Al a recent meeting OF the Women's
National Press Association, an address
was made by Mrs. Clara Colpy' speclai
delegate to The Hague peace conference
describing her travels abroad
A novel Christmas gift has been given
William Alyine, manager Of the Virginia
Theater by his employer, John ]. Moo
nan. The gift was an invitation OF Mr.
and Mrs. Alvine to take trip out OF the
cIty during the holidays as the guests
Of Mr.. Noonan. The couple will leave
shortly for Sperryville, Va.
Members Of the House and Senate,
named on the committee to attend the
funeral of Representative Pepper, OF
Iowa, left Washington yesterday for
ottumwa, where the funeral is to be held
Friday morning:
Funeral ser-'ces for William II. Lang,
WHO died suddenly Tuesday morning, will
be held orrow afternoon at o'clock
at the family home. SS31 P street north
wes'.
Services will be held today in the Chapel
of the Nativity, which marks the tent:
anniyers. ry of the founding of this mis-
sion. Bishop Harding will be present and
celebrate the holy communion at 1o:SC
a. m.
Eugenic selection of immigrants and the
passage OF regulations which would pro-
hibit the landing OF all unfit for parent
hood were urged in a letter received yes
terday from Prof. Robert De c. Ward, of
Harvard University. by Gilbert II. Gros-
venor, director OF the National Geo.
graphic Society.
The Christmas holidays at George
Washington University commenced yes
terday and will continue until the morn
ing Of January s. Several dances will
be given by the fraternities during the
vacation period.
President Wilson has appointed ]. Clin-
ton Hiatt. Of 1873 Harvard street north
west. a notary public for the District
OF Columbia. This is a reappointment for
Mr.. Hiatt, and is the beginning Of his
secOrd term.
report has been circulated that the
Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat CON-
pany has obtained the sidewheel steamer
COLCHESTER. now owned in New York. 10
replace the steamer Capital City, which
has been out of commission for several
months The COLCHESTER for a number OF
years ran excursions between Baltimore
and Colchester Beach.
Maj. Richard Sylvester remembered
Secretary to the President Tumulty to-
day with a gold police whistle.
Prompt treatment yesterday saved the
life of Miss Lydia Curry, twenty-three
years old. who was taken to Emergency
Hospital from her home. 1870 Water street
southwest, suffering from a self-adnlin-
istered dose of creolin. Miss Curry is
said to be out of danger.
Antonio Chic. of 1907 Four-and- half
street southwest, died yesterday at his
home without medical attendance. Death
supposedly was caused by heart disease.
Relatives will take charge of the body.
A charge of arson against Solomon
Friedman, proprietor OF the Colony Shoe
Store. Georgia avenue and Lamont street.
will be heard in Police Court on January
Z. Friedman is at liberty under S,0ct
bonds.
Police will be sent to Philadelphia to-
morrow to bring to this city William
Perry and Asa Carter. arrested there yes
terday charged with stealing suit case
the property of Edmund s. Trenton. a
wealthy Irish landowner. from the auto
mobile of John R. Young. 2262 Cathedral
avenue northwest. Letters OF credit foI
8, 900. jewelry. and clothing worth $50
and $50 in money were contained in the
suit case stolen from Mr.. Trenton.
Alma Temple. Mobiles OF the Mystic
Shrine. will hold its annual session Mon
day night at the National Rifles Armory
The election of officers will take place
during the meeting.
Herman Blumenthal has purchased al
auction from the trustees of the Selby es'
| tate. a farm on the Old Ridge road, and a
house and lot on Good Hope road. The
property has been in the Selby family
for more than 100 years. The purchase
price is said to be about $500.