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The Washington times., 1913-01-19
POLICE RAIDERS
BREAK UP GAMES,
MANY ARRESTED
Big Crowd Cheers Northeast
Police as Prisoners Are Led
to Wagon.

Lieutenant Falyey and men Of the
Ninth Police Precinct figured in three
exciting raids early today. which broke
up two alleged poker games and an al
legged "speakeasy.'
ON information furnished by Sergeant
Davis. Lieutenants Falyey. Davis. and
Patrolmen Harbin, Benham and Smith
visited the premises of Samuel Shea.
here they declare they found game
In full blast.
sDce This raid was the last of the
series, and hundreds of northeast resi-
dents, seeming excitement, trailed the
wagon TO 1430 Ames place. where the
raid was made. Several men were stop
ped half way out of the window, the
crowd cheering the efforts of the po-
licemen.
Shea tried a ruse last night. He sent
word to Sergeant Davis, it is said, that
he knew that raids were being made
but that they would not get him. When
the police arrived. all the shades were
drawn, and a for Rent" sign was on
the house.
/. The Ninth precinct men in a raid on
the premises at 1347 Wylie court north
east, arrested Joseph Green and Rebec-
ca Lyies, charged with running
.'speak-easy." The house was crowded
at the time of the raid, and there were
several hundred spectators.
An alleged poker game was raided on
the premises of James Hawkins. at sos
Eighth street northwest, early in the
night
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
|NORAKUALA HAS
BEEN L|BELLED BY
WRECK SURVIVORS
Claims for $225, 900 Are Filed
by Members of Crew Who
Suffered in Collision.

NORFOLK. Va, Jan. 19.-Steam-
boat Inspectors Tapley and Bray,
who are conducting the investi-
cation 10 place the blame for the sink
ing of the American steamer Julia
LuckenbaCh in Chesapeake Bay Janu-
ary 3, may not examine every member
of the crew of the British steamer In
drakula.
1t has been decided to examine the
officers and the three engineers who
were on duty at the time of the coll
lision and if it was found necessary to
summon other witnesses 1t could be done
later.
Captain Smith has been served with
papers notifying him of libel proceed
ings filed against his vessel Claims ag-
Eregating $225, 900 have been filed against
the Indrakuala by the owners, charter
ers and surviving members of the crew
of the Luckenbach. Charges that the
crew of the Indrakuala were incompe-
tent and neglected their duty after she
dealt the Luckenbach her death blow
are made in the bill of complaint. 1t
is also charged that the Indrakuala
failed to stand by the American ship.
Captain Smith denies these charges.
He says his officers and crew are COM
petent, that he violated no law and that
his ship was not to blame for the col
lision.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
SAVING Of LIFE
SHOWN IN TEST
Of NEW PULMOTOR
Doctor Displays Emergency
Machine to Stockholders of
Washington Electric Co.

DR.. L. w. Glazebrook, chief surgeon
of the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company, demonstrated yesterday
to the stockholders of the company the
method of operation of the emergency
pulmotor at the annual meeting yester-
day. The pulmotor is the second brought
into the District, the only otffsr one
being owned by the Washington Cas-
light Company.
DIR. Glazebrook will place this outfit
in the offices of the Potomac Electric
Power Company, where he will instruct
the day and night foremen in its USE
He has also requested Commissioner
Johnston to make an exception to the
speed regulations so that the pulmotor
may be rushed at any time to wherever
It is needed. He also has offered the
use of the outfit to the municipal gov
eminent whenever they may find need
for II.
The pulmotor is used in cases of gas
poisoning, and in others where respira-
ton has been suspended. In the first
case pure oxygen is supplied to the
lungs of the patient, so that the poison
GUS gas is eliminated. and in the sec
ond case not only is oxygen introduced
into the lungs, but the lungs them
selves. which have ceased action, are
made to inhaIe and exhale.
DR.. Glazebrook also has had placed In
each car barn an emergency Kit for
first aid to the injured.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19

GIRL WHO MINGLED
N BOSTON SOCIETY
ISHELDAS FORGER
Detectives Find Outfit Like
"jim the Penman's' in Her
Back Bay Apartments.

BOSTON. Jan. 1s.-Said to be wanted
in Philadelphia and In New York for
passing cleveriy forged checks, a pretty
young woman of twenty years is under
arrest here charged with several worth
less check transactions. In a search OF
her apartments at s6 Falmouth street,
IN the Back Bay, an outfit that might
welrbelong to ''Jim the Penman'' was
discovered and confiscated by the de-
tectives.
Gowned like q daughter of the ex-
elusive Back Bay society set. with
which she mingled as the daughter Of
q New York family, the girl. under the
name of Abbie L .Moulton. won the
confidence of number of business men
in a very few days and passed several
checks for varying amounts up to 500.
It Is claimed that she has been maxi
ing repeated trips to Philadelphia. New
York, and other cities within days
journey, passing checks on the claim
that she had exhausted her funds on
the trip. and would then return to her
apartments
Different colored inks, various erasers,
paper Of various consistencies and tex
lures, and stub and fine pens were
among the things discovered in her
room.
The Boston police refuse to allow her
extradition to any other city IL appli-
cation Is made, until the charges by
merchants In this city have been dis
posed Of
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Natural Mistake.

The servants were all abed and the
doctor answered the bell himself. A
coIored man stood on the steps holding
large package
.'Is Miss Matilda, the cook, at home.
sah:- asked the man.
Yea. but she has retired" returned
the doctor.
Can leavb dis fo' her, sah2'
Certainly" said the doctor.
He took the bundle from which fow-
ers and buds were protrudfng and after
bidding the man good night carefully
carried II to the kitchen. deposited Il.
paper and all, In pan of water. The
doctor thought nothing more of the af-
fair until he heard Matilda's angry
voice raised in conversation with the
maid.
'-Ef had the pussun heah." cried the
cook. dat put my new spring hat in
dis yeh dishpan.. I'd scald I'M TO sho.
The Household.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
GRAND COUNCIL OF
SONS Of JONADAb
MEETS WEDNESDAY
Trustees Elected by John c.
Daley Council, No. 3, at
Second Meeting.

The grand council of the Independent
Order. Sons of Jonadab. will hold its
annual meeting for the election of Off
GERS In Northeast Temple, Twelfth and
II streets northeast, Wednesday eve
ming.
The second meeting of John c. Daley
Council. No. g. was held in the council
room, 643 Louisiana avenue, last night
Several new members were admitted.
Trustees elected were: S. ID. Tenny-
son three years: James Malloy, two
years, and p. Z. Dewey, one year. The
council named the following delegates
ia represent it at the grand council:
William Fl. I.eStrange, flames T. Rolf,
John C. Moore. p. Il. Dewey. William
T. Golden, j. Howard Bangs, Thomas j.
Clarke, w. w. Cordell. and ]. Walter
Mitchell.
The council received notice that a
jeweler had donated a gold medal to be
given to the member bringing in the
most members befort July /, 1913.
Worthy Chief Mitchell named the fol-
lowing committeeman; Finance, John c.
Moore. W. w. Cordell and T. F. Clark:
sick, G. w. Francis, James Malloy and
$. d. Tennyson; absent members, Harry
c. Ripple, w. J. Johnson. and F. J.
printing, ]. Howard Bangs, t.
w. Newman, and J. ID. Buckley.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Washington Scout Is
Champion Fire-Maker

Fred G. Reed. OF Washington. has
been formally announced as holder OF
the worlds record in the Boy Scouts
Of America for speed in making fire.
Young Reed got blaze with a bow and
stick in thirty-one seconds during the
Boy Scout benefit performance at
Chase's Theater several weeks ago. No
dice of the record was published cxclu-
slvely In The Times at that time.
The record was sent TO national head
quarters for registration. was accepted,
and Is now the authentic record for
Bov Scouts. Reed Is the fastest FIRE
maker of 100000 Boy Scouts in the
United States.
Reed is student in Western High
School and "A member of Troop Il of th"
Boy Scouts Of Washington. He already.
has five merit badges and hopes to pass
examinations enough before March I tn
become an Eagle Scout in time for the
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Real Irish Spirit.

The great baritone, Sig. Foil, when
singing in grand opera in his native
city, Cork. had to, sing one of his songs
from a stage balcony. The arrange
ments were not perfect, and the man
ager. fearing the carpenter had not
made the balcony strong enough to
sustain the weight Of the big man,
told two assistants to hold 1t up from
beneath. The lengthy signor was only
half through his song when one man
said to the other:
BE jabers, Moike. this Oitalian In
moighty heavyr'
Let's dhrop him. Pat; he's only. an
Oita1ian, afther ALI?
Voice from the signor above: "Win
ye, ye divils, will ye?
"Tare-an'- -'ounsi Pat, but he's an
Oirishman! Hould him up for the loife
of yez!"-New York World.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
POPULAR GIRL h
CONGRESS SET HAS
OPENED OFFICE
Miss Elizabeth Harris Quits
lob Paying $500 Under
Father to Sell Insurance.

MISS Elizabeth Harris. daughter OF
Congressman Robert Q. Harris, who is
We'll known and very popular In Wash
ington, has resigned the $3.50 a year
job as her fathers secretary. and gone
into business for herself. Miss Harris,
and it will not surprise her many
friends in Washington who know her
ability. will hereafter sell insurance
against theft and burglary. The State
of Massachusetts, and uston in particu-
lar. will be the field for her operations.
Too puny," answered Miss Harris.
when her father asked her why the
position as his secretary at 81 80 q
year was not sufficient for her aCtivi-
ties. Being d LAWYER and at one time
Judge" explained CONGRESSMAN Har-
ris some time afterward. u knew when
the argument was concluded that she
had made out good case for herself.
and | gave in
Miss Harris according to her father.
insisted that just because she was A
girl instead Of Il man. she should not
be prevented from making her way IN
Friends in Washington are responsible
for Miss Harris decision to enter the
field Of insurance. Among those who
were very fond of her We're the wife
and daughter of n prominent Washing
ION banker. whose son-in-law was I'm
the insurance business. On one occa-
sion he stated that the theft and bur
glary end of insurance were not work ID
with anything like the push that tho
other ends are. and he believed that
this would be good field for anyone
who wanted to go into insurance.
Miss Harris caught the idea at once.
and. after looking into the question
decided to give up her
position as secretary TO her father and
90 into business for herself Now she
has started her office.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
CAPTURED, ,ENDsLFE
!. RATHER THAN FACE
TRIAL FOR MURDER
Run to Earth by sleuths, Fugi-
tive Sends Fatal Bullet Into
Head Near Toledo.

TOLEDO, Ohio. Jan. 19.-Surrounded
by detectives and policemen. who had
searched for him ffve days. Andrew
Szabo, twenty-four, accused Of murder,
near East Toledo this morning attempt-
ed to end his life by shooting himself
in the head with revolver.
The bullet entered the right ear and
penetrated the brain The wounded
man was hurried to st. vincent's Hos
pital, He viii die.
Acting upon information received the
night previous, Detectives Rock and
Welsh, accompanied by Sergeant Wat
son and Motor Pafrolman Rogers.
mobile for the Thoth farm, where
er since Wednesday.
Officers surrounded the farm house
As Rock approached the rear Of the
dwelling Szabo ran out OF the kitchen
door. to shed. With Rock close at his
heels the fugitive slammed the door
Rock forced the door open, and a. he
entered the room Szabo jumped ON
bed On the opposite side of the apart
ment and took a revolver from the
pocket OF % an ovescoat tnas M hnng y,s On
but before the detective could interiors
Szabo raised the pistol to his head
and fired q bullet into, his right ear
The wounded man fell unconscious on
the bed as the other officers entered
the room.
Szabo is accused Of fatally shooting
Louis Balukacs. twenty three during an
ARRAY at wedding celebration While
Szabo and a companion were attempting
to force their way Into the haH where
the ceremonies occurred they were
stopped by Baiukacs. and during the
quarrel which ensued Szabo. II - said,
shot Balukacs In the abdomen.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
"VoiceIess Speeches"
Will Be Tried Here
On Inaugural Crowds

.'VoiceIess speeches" which have been
a feature Cf woman's suffrage work in
New York for some tine. will be started
here soon. il is reported, possibly shortly
before the inaugural parade in order TO
reach the thousands Of visitors expect
ed here during the inaugural period.
II is proposed To rent show window
in Il prominent place in the business
section Of the citv and display there
series of placards containing printed
arguments in favor OF wOman's suf-
frage. These Dlacards are to be
changed from time to time. and have
the advantage that the reader has no
opportunity to answer back before
another is sprung at him.
The success Of the undertaking in New
York has suggested their use here. Mrs.
William Kent. wife OF Congressman
Kent OF California. is responsible for
the suggestion.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
FLOAT WILL SHOW
EVILS ENDURED BY
WOMEN Who TOLL
Striking Garment Workers and
Wage Farmers to Appear in
Suffrage Pageant.
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the result of Miss Alice Paul's visit to
Baltimore in company with several of
the Washington leaders. Baltimore will
send 400 women in special costume, and
furthermore the suffragettes of that city
will endeavor to have a State delega-
tion attend Word has been received
also that a group of Philadelphia suf-
fragettes are planning to participate.
Montan will send a large delegation
and has agreed to furnish a float for
the parade.
During the week, Mrs. Arthur T.
Ramsay will conduct an organization
campaign in western Pennsylvania and
Ohio, to interest the suffragettes there
in the pageant plans.
The charioteers in the pageant will
represent great women of history, and
will have place at the head of the
teachers and authors section.
A number of local meetings are
planned for the coming week. among
them being one to interest shoppers and
employees in the Woodward & Lothrop
store Tuesday noon. Mrs. Genevieve
Stone, wife of Congressman Stone, will
be the speaker.
"Tigs" Persona Non Grata.
.'Tige," spotted bull terrier belong
ing to Mrs. Payne, daughter-in-law of
Serene Z. Payne of New
York. is in disgrace today with the suf-
fragettes because he attempted to de-
stroy a quantity of ''votes-for-womcn"
literature at F street headquarters In
the pile of papers that '-Tige" attacked
in his enthusiasm after being freed from
the leg of a table. were number of inn
portant letters bearing upon the pageant
plans.
Mrs. Payne, an ardent suffragette,
has been informed that her presence
and her assistance at headquarters are
greatly appreciated, but that her pet,
''rige," is persona non grata.
The suIfragettes are getting after the
''Rooming trust takins their views
from Chairman NJ J. Weller, OF the in
sugural public comfort committee. Mrs.
W. Wiley has obtained cor
ner'' on several vacant houses for pa
,eant week and plans to heat them and
equip them for the use of suffragette
! isitors.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
TAFT MAKES OHIO
SOCIETY WAIT FOR
HIN -FOUR HOURS
Another Banquet Detains Him,
and He Misses Compliments
Paid Him by Speaker.

NEW YORK, Jan. I9.-President Taft
was guest at three dinners in New
York last night, and apparently he en-
joyed the first so much that he kept
40 Of his Ohio brothers waiting nearly
lour hours In the grand ballroom of
the Waldorf-Astoria.
The President arrived at the hotel
from the. home of his brother. Henry
w. Taft et &c West Forty-eighth street,
at s:3l and was ushered at once to
n private dining room in the Waldorf
apartments, where George c. Boldt was
giving dinner to Andrew d. White,
former president of Cornell University.
The Ohioans began to gather for their
twenty-seventh annual dinner and also
for the cetennial celebration Of Perry's
victory of the battle of Lake Erie
Men Dine and Fidgit.
the dining room were many men
OF distinction and the galleries were
crowded with their wives, sisters and
daughters. At the speakers table were
ferty-f1ve men, among them Gen. Mel
son A. Miles. Admiral Peary, Senator
Theodore E. Burton, Richmond p. Hob
SON, and George McAneny, all of whom
made addresses. At this table also were
Postmaster General Hitchcock, Thomas
2. Ryan. Capt. Albert Gleaves, q. s.
N; ishop William A. Leonard, Of Ohio,
and the presidents of a number OF other
state societies.
While IL was generally expected that
PRESIDENT Taft would be late in arriv-
ing no one thought the dinner in the
same hotel would so monopolize him
that the impression began to grow that
ne would not come at all
For thre ehours the men wined and
dined and fidgitted, and the women in
the boxes laughed and grew nervous.
Ine diners were through and smoking
began. The President had beeen ex-
pected to make the first speech, but his
failure to appear made it necessary for
some one else to begin the addresses.
Didnt Hear Banquets.
At 10 o'clock word was whispered
about the banquet hall that the Presi-
dent would be down shortly"
After leaving the Waldorf, the Pres
ident went to a dinner given by the
Duchess County Society at the Hotel
Astor. He spent the night at the
home of his brother.
SO late was the President in arriving
that he did not hear the nice things
said about him by Dr. Johnwesley
Hill, of the International Peace Forum.
He responded TO the toast, THE
Treaty of Client and a Hundred Years
of Peace Among the English Speak
ing People
He declared that the time had come
when two or three of the world powers.
uniting for peace. can enforce peace
throughout the world.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
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The Washington times., 1913-01-19
MRS. MAY DOUGLAS,
ARMY NURSE HEAD,
DIES At CONCORD
Was Past National Chaplain Of
Women's Relief Corps-Had
Many Washington Friends.

word has been received in Washing
Ton Of the death Of Mrs. May E. Doug
las, aged seventy-six, at ner home in
concord. n. H., yesterday.
Mrs. Douglas was president of the Ma
tional ASSOCIATION of Army Nurses of
me civil War and past national chap
pain OF the Women's Relief Corps.
MRS. Douglas had many friends In
washington. and a great deal of her
work has been done here.
During the civil war she spent much
OF her time in the field hospitals.
me funeral will be held in Concord.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
WILLIAM A. POSEY.

The funeral for William A. Posey.
who for a number of years has been
connected with the Indian Department.
will be held at his home in Rushville.
Ind. There was a service this afternoon
at the undertaking parlors of A. ]. Ship
pert, after which the body was sent TO
Rushville. The service here was attend
ed by Naomi Chapter. No. 3. Order of
the Eeastern Star, In Rushville the
funeral will be conducted by the Ma
sonic order, Of which Mr.. Posey was
a member.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Forty-three Lives Lost
In Wreck of veronese

OPOGTO. Jan. 19-Forty-three lives
were lost in the wreck of the steam
shin Teronese. of the Lamport & Holt
line. near LeixOes on Thursday in a
heavy gale.
There were 23i persons aboard the
Veronese- Ii2 passengers and crew of
rinety-two passengers OF these 19l
were saved. Five persons died aboard
the steamship from exposure. thirty
eight were swept off by the seas or per-
ished while being transferred ashore by
the life lines
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Some Striking Features
To Arouse Interest in
Great Suffrage Pageant

New York garment strikers and
large delegation of Baltimore
wage earners to have prominent
part in suffrage pageant.
Baitimoreans to present dramatic
spectacle, showing down.trod.
den factory women before sym.
boIic figures of Greed, Tyranny,
and Indifference.
Children in ragged clothes to
show typical poor workwoman's
life.
Special train of suffragettes com.
ing from Columbus, Ohio.
Delegations from distant States of
Missouri, Montana, and CaIifor.
mia to be in parade.
Horsewomen from Roanoke, Va,
and young men marchers from
Virginia to have places in line.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
WOMAN TELEPHONES
FRIEND FOR AID AS
BURGLAR ENTERS
Chatter of Chair Heard Over
Wires Causes Alarm to Be
Given Police.
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there was other commo:ion. Mrs. Hun
ter listened but an instant, and getting
no response to frantic cries, called the
police.
At the moment of her exclamation,
Mrs. ST. John saw the colored man
coming up the stairs. The telephone
is on desk in a corner of the center
hall room on the second floor, ard Mrs.
st. John saw the man, through the
railing as he turned the first landing.
She dropped the telephone and ran to
the library adjoining, slammed and
locked the door.
Intruder Scared Off.
Whether he was frightened off by the
noise of the chair falling and Mrs. ST.
Johns flight, and ran out immeditely.
or whether he fled on the approach OF
the policeman who was the first to ar
rive, is not known. AT any rate. he was
gone into the night. having left the
front door open, and the rugs kicked
up. as though he left hurriedly.
Mrs. st. John gave a good description
of him. He was very black. and in his
and bareheaded. He had
closely cropped hair and big features
He was very tall. and. apparently.
built. His shirt was white
with black stripes, and he wore black
trousers
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
MRS. REGINA LAWN.

The funeral OF Mrs. Regina Lawn.
" VINO died Yesterday at her home, 1741
U street northwest, will be held fomor-
row afternoon at o'clock at her resi-
dence. Mgr. James +. Mackin. of ST.
Paufs Catholic Church, will officiate.
Interment will be at Mt Oiivet Gene
terry. Mrs. Lawn leaves three daugh-
ters, Misses Laura and Katherine
Lawn. and Mrs. Edward Anderson. OF
Md
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
DANIEL W. HERRIoTT.

The funeral of Daniel w. Herriott.
who died yesterday in Rochester, Mimi,
will take place at George p. Zurhost's 3
funeral parlors, 3Ul East Capitol street,
Tuesday morning. The burial will be
at Rock Creek Cemetery. Mr.. Herriott
was assistant cashier Of the Treasury
until last August when he resigned. He
was connected with the Treasury De-
partment for thirty-seven years. He is
survived by a wife and several children.