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The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
DIVORCES DEPLORED
BY BISHOP KINSOLVING
Believes, However, that On the Whole
the World Is Getting
BeffeF-

Il sincerely believe that on the whole.
the world is getting better. But there is
one black cloud upon the horizon of the
moral progress of humanity and of
america in particular. The increasing
frequency OF divorces and remarriages." ."
This was the opinion expressed yester-
day by Right Rev. Lucien Lee Kinsolv-
ing, Bishop of Brazil, when interviewed
at the New Richmond Hotel. Bishop
Kinsolving. who is the representative of
the Episcopal Church at Rio Grande do
Sui, the farthest southern point in the
province of that denomination, is in Wash
ington on a visit with his sons Charles
NJ Kinsolving. of the University of Vir-
ginia, and Arthur B. Kinsolving, of the
Episcopal High School.
Bishop Kinsolving denounced divorce
and remarriage as the greatest scandal
OF our age" Speaking generally. how
ever, he believes that mankind is dis
playing a marked tendency toward NORA
betterment. He said he believed that
more people go to church today than
fifty years ago.
There is a strong bond OF sympathy
and friendship between the United States
and Brazil" he continued. while the
people of Brazil take remote interest
in the present trouble in Mexico. it is
evident that the Brazilian sentiment is
in favor of President Wilson's hands
or policy"
Concerning the trip Of Theodore Roose-
Velt in South America, Bishop Kinsolv
ing said that in his opinion, it has no
political significance, but is purely
scientific expedition under the auspices
of the American Museum Of National
History of New York.
Bishop Kinsolving, whose family is
with him here, will remain until March.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
TABLEAUX OBSERVANCE
OF CHANUKKAH FEAST
Entertainment Is Given in Celebration
Of the Day by the Ahavas
Zion Society.
LECTURE BY DR.. FRIEDENWALD

A tableaux entertainment in celebra-
ton of the Hebrew feast of Cnanukkah,
or feast OF the lights, which began Tues
day, was given by the Ahavas Zion So
ciety in Elks' Hall last night. The Cha
nukkah commentaries the publication of
the temple at Jerusalem. by Judas Mac
csbeus. after its pollution by the Greeks.
The first tableaux. ''Matathias the High
Priest" represented Matathias, father Of
Maccabeus, calling upon the Jewish peo-
pie to fight for their fatherland against
the Greeks. The second, 'Herzel and
Religion" showed DR.. Herzel, the founder
OF the Zionist movement. calling upon
the orthodox Jews to cooperate in the
redemption OF Palestine and the estab-
lishment Of a Jewish home for the Jewish
people.
DIR. Harry FriedenwaId. of Baltimore.
gave an illustrated lecture on New Life
in Palestine The celebration address
was made by DR.. L. Glushak. and the
benediction commemOrating the lighting
OF the candles in the temple was pro-
nounced by Rev. J. Glushak.
The committee in charge OF the arrange
ments consisted OF D. Alpher. chairman:
J. Temin. secretary; Miss S. Shapiro,
Miss Katy Grossberg, Miss
Reines, Miss Weitzman. Mrs. Temin, L.
Freudberg. NJ. S. Cohen. A. Cohen. ].
Freeman, ]. Hoffenberg. J. B. Levin, A.
Loube, Sam Gandlor. ]. KatZ. A. Temin,
S. Ugel, J. Smith, NJ. Prutas, and D. H.
Alpher.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
CARL BROWNIES SPEECH
IS AGAIN POSTPONED
No Permission from Vice President
to Speak from Capitol Steps.
Picture Taken.

Carl Brownies twenty years of waiting
for an opportunity to make a speech
upon the steps Of the Capitol. encount-
cred another obstacle yesterday The
celebrated chief OF stan OF Coxeys army
OF the unemployed. has for several
weeks been spreading the information
that he was at last to finish the speech
he began nearly two decades ago upon
the arrival at the Capitol OF the army
after its march from Massillon, Ohio.
This time the long fostered wish of the
labor knight was frustrated not be-
cause 1t was feared that he would say
something incendiary, but because he
failed TO produce a written permit from
Vice President Marshall which the Cap
itol police say is required.
Brownies disappointment was consider
ably lessened, however, by the permis-
sion to have his picture taken on the
Capitol steps.
Browne was told by W. F. Cody. acting
lieutenant in charge of the Capitol police,
that he must move on. Browne appealed
his case to Speaker Clark. The latter
agreed with the contention of the police
that without a permit from the Vice
President, Browne could not make the
speech on the Capitol steps.
Well l do not care so much about
making that speech now because there's
nobody here to hear it anyway" said
Browne to the Speaker. But If you'll
permit me to have my picture taken I'll
be very much obliged to YOU
This compromise was granted by the
Speaker and donning an old coat which
he said was the same he wore on the
march two decades ago. Browne posted
himself in the center of the rotunda, as
sumed a speakers pose. stretched his
right arm prophetically into the air and
opened his mouth as if he were speak
ing. The photographer did the rest.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
C. H. ALUMNI MEET TODAY.
Representatives from Every Clas,
from 1878 to 1913 Expected.

Speeches and music by well-known
alumni, the election of officers for 1914,
and a display of the plans for the new
high school building are on the program
for the fifth annual reunion of alumni
at Central High School, at o'clock this
afternoon. Representatives OF every
graduating class from 1873 to 1913 are ex-
pected.
Emory NJ. Wilson, principal OF the
school and a graduate OF 1889. will ex-
plain the plans for the proposed high
school building in detail. as they are
shown from stereoptiCon slides.
The reunion is managed by the execu-
tive committee OF the Alumni Association.
Fred l.. Fishback, IS. president: Miss
Helen NJ. Coolidge COO. Miss Emily F.
Sleman COD, George w. Hodgkins CO9),
and A. Magruder Mcdonald CID. vice
presidents; John NJ. McLachlen, 'O9, Sec
retary. and Miss Anne B. Moore, 81.
treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
LAST YELLOW RECEIPT GONE.
Famous slips Were Printed in 1895
to Dodge Stamp Tax.

The last yellow receipt in the pos
session of Deputy Sergeant Robert Bon
ham was used yesterday when Repre-
sentative John T. Watkins, of Louisiana,
walked up to the counter in the sergeant
alarms Office in the House of Repre-
sentatives and received half a dozen
gold pieces for use as Christmas gifts.
The particular interest that attaches to
this incident is that it calls to mind the
famous yellow receipts printed in
1885 for the purpose of lodging the
stamp tax. The men who framed that
statute were foxy enough to devise this
way of evading it in their own personal
affairs.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
CHILDREN GIVE CANTATA.
"santa Claus at the Court of Eng
land" Presented at Ingram Church.

IRnd' Presented at Ingram Church.
A Christmas cantata, Santa Claus at
the Court OF England" was given at the
Ingram Memorial Church last night by
the children OF the school. The role Of
king was well taken by Earnest Saegart:
queen, Miss Mildred Sweeney; Santa
Claus. Harry Caldwell; frost queen, Miss
Ruth Ayler.
Twenty-four children. in costume rep
resenting England, Holland, Germany,
Norway, Sweden. and America, sang the
folk songs OF the countries they por-
trayed.. Little Wheeler Braden. Kiiburn
Castell, and George Rothwell took the
part of brownies. Solos were sung by
Miss Sweeney, Miss Ruth Ayler. and
Julian Vier. A flag drill followed, in
which the children used the flags Of the
countries they represented. Several
tableauX were also on the program
The entertainment was under the d.
rection of Mrs. ]. w. Frizzell. At the con-
clusion OF the program Rev. DR.. FrizzelI.
pastor OF the church, was presented with
purse OF money on behalf of the men,
bers of the church and the Sunday school.
in token OF their appreciation of his work
during the past year.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
CARDINALS DECISION AWAITED.
st. JOseph's Pa iSh Members Against
Father FcnIy Entering Army.

Members of st. Joseph's parish are
awaiting with some concern the decision
OF Cardinal Gibbons as to whether
Father Ignatius Fealy. assistant to Rev.
Valentine Schmitt, rector of st. Joseph's
Church, shall remain in Washington or
enter the Catholic corps of the army as
a chaplain.
That the transfer of Father Fealy from
Washington was being considered has
been known for about a month, and
number of letters and petitions have been
sent by the parishoners to Cardinal Glib
bons asking that no change be made in
Washington. The cardinal has made no
answer and II is said that the matter is
still undecided.
Father Fealy has been at st. Joseph's
Church since his ordination nine years
ago.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
SHOP EARLY RESULTS
PLEASED MERCHANTS
R. P. Andrews Praises The Washing.
ton Herald for Making Move
menf a Success.

Qualification at the results attained by
the early Christmas shopping movement
was expressed yesterday by Ross p.
Andrews, president of the Retail Mer-
chants Association. Mr.. Andrews praised
the work of The Washington Herald in
making the movement a success.
THE results show that 1t was one of
the most successful campaigns ever car
ried out in this city," said Mr.. Andrews.
Early morning shopping prevailed and
a large amount of the buying was done
early in the month. The results show
that the merchants did their usual
amount OF business. Some did more. The
stores were not crowded at all in the
afternoons.
'T believe that the purchasers received
better value for their money and were
better satisfied with the attention given
them IN the stores and with the de-
liyeries"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
"FRATS" WILL HOLD SMOKER.
President and Deans to
BE Honor Guests.

Plans are being completed for the an
nuaI smoker of the George Washington
University Interfraternity Association,
to be held at the University Club, Janu-
ary Is
Rear Admiral Stockton, president of
the university. and the deans of the vari-
GUS departments will be the guests Of
honor Each fraternity Of the associa-
ton will be called upon to furnish some
form OF entertainment The toastmaster
will be selected from a fraternity having
no chapter at the university.
The general arrangements committee
is composed of Donald H. McKnew,
chairman; Fred Fogle, and Sam Barrett
The entertainment committee comprises
George Baston, chairman; John Jeffries,
and J. w. Shelter.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
NO BLOSSOM ON HOLY THORN.
Plant, at Cathedral of sS. Peter md
Paul violates Ancient Tradition.

The Holy Thorn of Glastonbury" in
the garden Of the National Cathedral of
SIS. Peter and Paul, violated ancient ira
dition yesterday by not showing Christ
mas blossom.
The clergy of the Cathedral as well as
many laymen, watched the thorn, which
is a branch of the famous thorn at Glas-
tonbury, England. with much eagerness,
hoping that the historic Christmas bios
soming would occur here. 1t is not ex-
pected that the thorn will blossom for
some weeks to come.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
Comet Is Drawing Nearer.

DeIavan's comet. the latest stranger in
the sky and the sixth to be discovered
this year, apparently is drawing nearer
the earth, and it is expected that it will
become visible to the naked eye in a
few days. The comet was discovered by
Paul 7. Delavan, of the Argentine Naval
Observatory, at La Plata 1t is moving
west
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
EMBASSY PROJECT ABANDONED
Plans for New AustrO-Hungnrian n
Home Here Postponed.

Plans for the erection or purchase of
a more spacious home for the Austro-
Hungarian Embassy at Washington have
been indefinitely postponed by the gov
ernment of that country. it was learned
yesterday.
At the instance of DR.. Baernrether, a
leader in the Austrian parliament, the
government of that country some time
ago considered replacing the present Off
cial home of its representatives in Wash
ington by a new one, but the project has
been abandoned.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

In these days of big libraries it seems
odd to spread the news that a collection
OF books at Princeton has been brought
up to eight volumes. But they are all
early books on Amerigo Vespucci, which
makes a difference
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
Mrs. Lydia A. Mullen Dead.

Mrs. Lydia A. Mullen, mother of Detect
i've Sergeant Charles Mullen, died yes
terday at her home, 3A N street SOUTH
west, after seven days illness from
typhoid pneumonia. She leaves two
daughters and three sons The funeral
will be held at Fredericksburg. Va. Sun
day afternoon. Mrs. Mullen's husband
died ten years ago.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
c. w. U. Chemical Society to Meet.

The Earning Power of Chemistry
will be the subject of a paper by Peter
Donk, at a meeting of the Chemical So
ciety Of the George Washington Univer-
sity, to be held January II. H. W.
Thompson will read a paper on '"The
Significance OF the Biochemical Reac-
tons of Milk"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
Society Doines in ano AROUND
eeel 6be National Capital [ees

Baltimore, are the guests for the holi-
days of their brother, Paymaster J. d.
Robnett. u. s. N, and Mrs. Robnett al
their home in Q street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shartzmeyer and Mr.
Fred Bissinger, of Peekskill, ". Y, are
spending the holidays at the Hotel Pow
hatan.
A tea was given yesterday afternoon
by Miss Rosely Davis in honor Of Miss
Virginia Shea, at Mr.. Davis residence.
40 Harvard street
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

The Emmanuel Lutheran Church Sun
day school tonight held its Christmas
celebration. An interesting musical pro-
gram was given.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Two Russian scientists have decided
that distilled water is the best preserva-
tive for rubber that has to be stored for
a long time.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Alexandria Canton. No. !. Patriarchs
Militant, will hold meeting at 40 o'clock
Monday night for the election of State
officers.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
The Charity Ball

| Among those who have taken boxes loi
the charity ball at the New Willard fol-
the benefit of the Children's Hospital, or
January 5, are the Russian Ambassador
and Mime. Bakhmeteff. the Brazilian Am
| bassador and Nine. da CANA Mr.. and
Mrs. Larz Anderson, Mrs Marshall Field
Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Stotesbury, Of Phila'
delphia; DR.. and Mrs. Preston Satter'
white, of New York; Mrs. Edward B. Nc
Lean, and Mrs. Lloyd W. Bowers.
Mrs. Etha Patterson Grifith was
hostess yesterday at tea-dance in COM
pliment to her house guest, Miss Helen
Goldsmith, who is student at Columbia
University in New York.
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. John A. Johnston
entertained at their annual reception yes
terdav afternoon at their home in Massa-
Chusetts avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. Ross Calhoun yester-
day announced the engagement OF their
daughter, Marjorie Truxton Moore, to
Mr.. Irving Lee Bragg, OF Roanoke, Va.
The wedding will take place in the spring
Mrs. John Bassett Moore and the Misses
Moore, wife and daughters OF the coun-
selor of the State Department, will not
receive OH New Years Day.
Society in the National Capital was
much interested in the marriage yester-
day of Miss Julie Annie Kern, daughter
of Senator and Mrs. John w. Kern, to
DR.. George B. Lawton, of Roanoke, Va.
The ceremony took place at the sum-
mer home of Senator and Mrs. Kern, near
Hollis, Va. A number of their Washing
ton friends went down TO attend 1t.
Mrs. Brinton Stone was hostess last
night at an informal dinner in compli-
ment to Mrs. Stevens Vail. whose mar
riaee TO her son, Mr.. Charles Henry
Stone, will take place shortly.
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh will go to
Philadelphia, Pa, today to attend the
ball which Mr.. and Mrs. Charlemagne
Tower are giving there, and to keep sew
eral other social engagements. She will
return here at the end OF a week.
The Minister of Switzerland, who spent
the late summer and fall abroad, will
return to Washington the first week in
January. Nine. Ritter will not accom-
pany her husband to this country this
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mclean enter
tanned at a dinner last night at their
home in Massachusetts, avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John z. Reyburn ana
Miss Eleanor Reyburn, who spent Christ
mas with Mr.. and Mrs. William Reyburn
at the family residence in PHILADELPHIA.
Pa, will return to Washington today.
Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, u. s, A.
retired, is, spending the holidays at the
Gordon.
Mrs. l. A. Craig has arrived from New
York and will be at the Hotel Powhatan
for the winter.
DR.. A. H. Robnett, u. S. N, on duty
in connection with the completion ami |
fitting out of the U. S. 8. Texas, which |
Is building at Newport News, Va, and |
Mr.. z. Howard Robnett, OF the Consol-
dated GaS and Electric COMPANY nj j
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

In addition TO the charities committee
OF Alexandria Lodge of Elks engaged in
the work of distributing baskets to the
poor of the city the following assisted
that committee: Lorenzo Wolford. George
T. Cation, ]. Fred Birrell, Erwin SchwarZ-
mann, and James Patterson.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Virginia Consistory. No. .. Scottish Rite
Masons, will hold a meeting tomorrow
night, when officers will be elected.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Harness has been patented by Mis-
souri, woman for chickens to hold their
wings down and prevent them from flying
away.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

DR.. A. H. Robnett, U. S. N. on duty
in connection with the completion and
fitting out Of the U. S. g. Texas, which
Is building at Newport News, Va, and
Mr.. Z. Howard Robnett. OF the Consol-
dated Ges and Electric Company, OF
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, u. s. A..
retired, is, spending the holidays at the
Gordon.
Mrs L. A. Craig has arrived from New
York and will be at the Hotel Powhatan
for the winter.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Reyburn and
Miss Eleanor Reyburn, who spent Christ
mas with Mr.. and Mrs. William Reyburn
at the family residence in Philadelphia.
Pa, will return to Washington today,
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

The marriage of Miss Eliza E. Nagel
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nagel
this city, and Frank V. Quigley, of Farm
Vile. Va, took place yesterday in Balti-
more.
A marriage license was issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Ernest H. Recker
this city, and Miss Grace C. Southland, Of
Philadelphia.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mclean enter
tanned at a dinner last night at their
home in Massachusetts, avenue.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Yesterday was entirely given over to
family reunions, and gay dinners. en-
famille, were the rule among the mem
bers OF the diplomatic corps, Cabinet
officials, and resident society.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

The French, German, and British En-
bassies were the scenes last night OF
informal dinner parties. the guests later
participating in the beautifully decorated
Christmas trees and other Yuletide fun.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

When the letter carriers at the city
postoffice today completed the delivery
of the mail that office had practically
been emptied Of all Christmas mail.
In addition to the regular carriers the
services OF FIVE substitutes and three
wagons were required. The mail is re-
ported TO have been the largest received
at the local Office in recent years.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ross Calhoun yester-
day announced the engagement OF their
daughter, Marjorie Truxton Moore, to
Mr.. Irving Lee Bragg, OF Roanoke, Va.
The wedding will take place in the spring
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

The Minister OF Switzerland. who spent
the late summer and fall abroad, will
return to Washington the first week in
January. Nine. Ritter will not accom-
pany her husband to this country this
winter
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Brig Gen. and Mrs. John A. Johnston
entertained at their annual reception yes
terday afternoon at their home in Massa-
chusetts avenue.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-26

Mrs. John Bassett Moore and the Misses
Moore. wife and daughters OF the coun-
selor Of the State Department, will not
receive oil New Years Day.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-03

Phil Finnel1, wireless operator on
the liner Korea. which arrived yester-
day from the orient, risl<ed his life in
Hongkong harbor to save the life of a
stray dog. Although it was midnight
on moonless night, and in spite of
the fact that the dog was in the
clutches of a racing tide. he made the
rescue and the dog. which was christ
ened Bum, is now the Korea's mascot.
Finnell and some of the ships freight
clerks were in their quarters for a
midnight lunch when Chinese sailor
rashed in and announced that "a piecee
dog" was overheard. They all went to
the rail and saw, about 20 yards from
the ship, what looked like ball of
fire. There were yelps coming from it.
and as they watched they made out the
dogs head, wreathed I'm a halo of
phosphorescence
In spite of the strong tide. which
had carried the dog past the liners
gangway. Finnel1 dived overheard and
10 minutes later returned to the gang
way with the dog. He was winded and
the brute had barely yelp left. Every
body but the dog thought that FinnelI
had taken foolish chance, but the dog
thinks Sparks" bigger man than the
skipper.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-03
PASsENG[ RS PAY
C0MPA ANY TRIBUTE
Many Testify to Excellence
of Service by the Alaska
Pacific Steamship Line
Quality of Cuisine and At
tention Shown Prompt Ex-
pressions of Satisfaction

The average passenger on the aver
age steamer whether he be pleased or
not with his treatment while on board.
usually goes about his business with
out either thank you or kick as
soon as the gangplank Is out at the
end of the voyage.
Occasionally a party OF passengers
will subscribe to testimonial to the
glory of some popular officer and
sometimes all hands will join in a
roar over some grievance, but let
ters OF thanks to the company for COM
forts provided are few and far be-
tween
This is why H #. Alexander. pres
ident of the Alaska Pacific Steamship
company, is proud of the fact that the
good quality of his Seattle-San Fran
cisco and Alaska service elected three
separate and unsolicited notes of
thanks during the month of July
NAVAL oFFICER'S COMMENT
The first, dated July 4, was from
CAPTAIN Harry George, United States
navy. retired. who made the trip to
Alaska and back to Seattle on the
steamer Admiral Sampson.
July % c. Fl. Shaver of Bellingham
wrote of the courtesies he had re-
cefved during trip from Seattle to
San Francisco on the Admiral Farra-
gut and July % all the passengers
who had made an IS day Alaska cruise
on the Admiral Sampson. joined in a
testimonial in which ship trip, skipper,
officers and company were given credit
for being a little bit better than the
best ever.
Here are some extracts from Cap
tain Georges letter:
The passengers were all pleased
with table and mess equipment and
I heard many expressions of satisfac-
ton. 1.-THE cooking was good. service
prompt and walters clean and atten-
tive. 1t is the best stewards depart
ment on the Alaskan run.
THE officers were kind apd con-
siderate to all and at the same time
attentive to their duties.
Mr.. Burton. your representative,
made himself most agreeable. Many
of the passengers were making the
trip for the first time and were not
acquainted with the points of interest
along the route. Mr.. Burton was al
ways ready to point out anything at
any time.
The passengers who made the Alas
kan cruise on the Sampson wrote:
ALASKAN PASSENGERS PLEASED
"At the end of delightful cruise
of IS days along the Alaskan coast
ana IN Alaskan waters, III your steamer
Admiral Sampson, we wish to congrat-
ulate you and your company upon the
stanch and steady sailing qualities of
your ship and the character and eff
ficiency Of its officers and crew.
..Our trip has been delightful and
we have received nothing but kindness
and courtesy from every one connected
with the ship. from captain to cabin
boy
I'VE can recall nothing, during the
entire voyage, that reasonable people
could expect, that was not done for US.
The excellence and bountifulness of
the table has been continual source
of pleasure and surprise"
Mr.. Shaver has this to say:
July 6 I left Seattle via steamer