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The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Zimmerman Dead;
Last Words Threat
"I'II Fix Her." Says FinanCier,
Speaking of Woman Jailed
After 100000 Suit.

The death OF Eugene Zimmerman. in
Cincinnati. marks the passing Of one OF
the most picturesque figures In the
financial world
millionaire railroad man and fnan-
Ger. yet a striking personality, he was
known all over tho world for his va
ried exploits and adventures, and espe-
cially in Washington was he widely
known because OF his frequent visits
here.
Recently Mr.. Zimmerman was before
the public eye following his daughters
marriage to the Duke OF Manchester,
and his difficulties with that nobleman.
Last Words Threat.
Zimmerman died Suddenly at his club.
His health had been poor FOR several
weeks. but II was not believed nc was
in danger of death. At tho time OF tho
fatal attack he was studying the rec
ords OF the Cincinnati, Hamilton, and
Dayton railroad, from which came
most of his fortune. and the sale OF
which is now under investigation by the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
He was in high humor at the time.
A few minutes before he took up the
railroad matter one OF his friends jok-
ingiy reminded him of the $4,000
breach-or-promise suit recently brought
against him by Mrs. Icy Wareham, or
Elmhurst, y. Y. After she brought the
suit the woman was jailed on another
charge.
But she got out Of Jail" friend
reminded him
Yes. and she was nabbed again and
put back again" Mr.. Zimmerman said.
III fix her as fast as she gets out.
Only a short time after this he top
pied over and fell into the arms OF
one of the group surrounding him.
Objected to Duke.
He had been before the public eye
in recent years chiefly by reason OF
his daughter Helena's marriage TO
the Duke OF Manchester and his diff
hculties with that young nobleman.
Only a few weeks ago he told Man
chester: go TO war. Get to the front
and get away out in front. You're
a failure as a financier: maybe you'll
do better as a fighter
But he had an interesting and hon
orable career. and won his way to
riches and prominence through his
own efforts.
Mr.. Zimmerman was born in De
cember. 1916, IN Nicksburg, Mics.
When the civil war began, the Zim-
norman property was destroyed ana
the family had little 10 look forward
TO. Eugene, a student at Gambler
College. in Ohio. walked TO Cincin-
natl, more than 100 miles. and Joined
the Federal navy.
Saw Service In War.
He became a lieutenant, a lieutenant
commander ami finally a commander
before the end OF the war. And at
that time he was scarcely twenty
years old.
With HIS navy pay in his pocket he
had a chance. after hostilities. TO buy
a partnership in a planning mill in
Cincinnati He was quick to take
advantage OF the boom OF the OIL
fields in 1870, and amassed consider
able holdings, which he sold out at
great profit later to the Standard
Company.
MFR. Zimmerman next took up rafI-
reading. He built a small line OF his
own to connect up some coal fields.
and sold this TO e. p. Huntington
That capitalist took a liking to him
ENC had him handle some Of his large
transportation lines. Then he grew up
with the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Day
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
CalifornianS File Land
Suit Against S. P. Road

Residents of California, numbering
-. today filed a suit in the District
Supreme Court in an effort to got con
troll OF tracts of land In Arn'zoua and
California conveyed cOnditionally TO the
Southern Pacific railroad IN IS7S.
The court IS asked to direct Srcro-
tary Of the Interior Lone 70 formulate
rules and regulations for registers and
receivers Of the land offices in Arizona
and California. and require them TO
record applications b. the citizens for
entry in lands when each has paid y 81
for the benefit Of the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company.
II is set forth IN the bill that Congress-
granted 10 the railroad company every
alternate section Of land not mineral
within twenty miles OF its from lire
Tehachapar, Cal, to Yuma, AriZ. on
the condition that II it was not sold or
disposed of within three years after the
completion Of the road II might be
bought by citizens at ESQ an acre
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Housebreaker Escapes
When. Found i'm Kitchen

Efforts are being made by police Of
the Tenth psecinct today to get some
trace of a housebreaker discovered in
the home of James L. Sherwood, jr.,
1900 Monroe street northeast, last
right. Mr.. Sherwood was preparing to
retire shortly before 10 o'clock when he
heard a noise in the kitchen.
Going to the rear OF the house he
found a young white man standing IN
tho middle of the kitchen As Sherwood
entered. the man hurriedly climbed out
the window which he had opened TO get
III the house. and escaped. Tho window
had been left unfastened. and the house
breaker had only to push it open TO get
in the house. Mr. Sherwood gave the
pofrse a description OF the man.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Dinners.

rrnator and Mrs. Willard Salisbury
1t entertain a number of guests at
1ner this evening.
'r. and Mrs. James f Mitchell win
b." hosts at a dinner for young people
his evening. in compliment to Miss
q -ancise Williams. taking their guests
70 the charity ball at Rauschcr's.
Mss Carolina Nash. daughter of Dr.
nd Mrs. Francis Nash, will also have
dinner preceding the ball in COM
vHment TO her house guest. Miss Mary
'lster WurtZ.
Air. and Mrs. Britton Brown will en-
terrain at dinner Wednesday night at
their apartment in the Dresden.
Both Wednesday and THURSDAY eve
ming OF this week viii be open nights
81 the Chevy Chase Club, and a number
smart dinners will be given on both
s~en'ngs, followed by dancing.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Ball This Evening.

The chief event OF this evening will
the ball ct Rauschers for the benefit
4 the Children's County Home, which
u attract large and fashionable
. ttherinE. Mrs. Joseph Letter. Dresi-
. nj of the organization, will receive.
sisted by the other officers, Miss
o. arSery Cotton. Mrs. Ormsby Mccain
n, and Mrs Fleming Newbold. The
or committee is formed OF a number
prominent Washington men.
=
Mrs. Stephen B. EIkins will entertain
o. p. and Mrs. Blaine EllIins and Mr.
: . Irs. William Hit in her 0oN. while
- and Mrs. George Howard will nave
y N them in their box Mrs Clarence
= 'ore and her mother, Mrs. Z. g
, 1T. Mrs. John F. wilkins, and Miss
; -ances Lippett- Mrs. Robert McCor-
* viii have, among other guests. in
! box, Lieut.. and Mrs. Philip Sheri-
{ n while Mrs. Thomas Walsh will en-
tain Col. Charles Page Bryan. Miss
GINA Mott, and Mrs. Payne, wife Of
. dge Payne.
Ir. and Mrs. Reynolds Hit and Mr..
. I'd Mrs Edward Beale Mclean will
; FeTise have guests with them in their
} -zes.
The second Alexandria german will
1 Re place wednesday evening.
invitations have been issued by Nj.
. 4 Mrs. Max Fischer for a cotilliou 10
; given in honor Of their house guests
3 Washington Suburban club on
ursdsy.
'Tr-. stephen Ellyins will bo hostess st
s asucc on the evening of December. IS
her schoolgirl niece Miss Halle
. wis. Tho Yale boys in town for their
O srnatic performance will attend in a
~.
dr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee will give
Z zHcr on the evening OF December IS
: their little daughter.
Tho Fortnightly Dancing Club. which
G uvenes at the Highlands, viii have
meeting this evening.
Among the boxhOIders for the pro-
. elton by the Yale University Ora
. ate Association at the Columbia
' eater next Monday afternoon will be
- 70. William Z. Draper, Mrs. James
tiillau. Mrs. Edward r. Mclean.
nd Mr.. Ord Preston. Tho Yale BOYS
y give four ons-act plays.
Niss Hazel Jones daughter or Sena-
= nv Wesley l. Jones, OF Washington. on
f-tzincd At a box party on Saturday,
afternoon Her guests included Miss
IAN Falconcr, daughter OF Congress
? an FalconeT. Miss Eva La Toilette.
= lighter Of Congressman La Toilette
',9S Ethel Schneider. Miss Florence
n mp. Miss Mildred Booth, and Miss
q sudia Reed.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
The News of Society
By lean ELIOT.

- RS. CHARLES NJ. DRAKE and
Nh her daughter. Mrs. Adelbert
wi AIthousc. wife of Commander
AlthoUse. arc entertaining at
the dansant at Rauschcr's this after
ION TO introduce Miss Dorothy Drake
ne dcbutante is Sowned in a French
cation of white satin and tullc, and
III carry pink Killarney roses. Mrs.
axes gown is OF black tulle embroid-
cd In duh jet. and Mrs. Althouse will
ear gold brocadc.
The ball room is deliberately decorated
D keeping with the Christmas season.
RS. o. IT. Tittman, Mrs. r. NJ. Watt.
ID Mrs. James Love arc presiding at
no tea table, while the others assisting
70 Miss Mary Wheeler Vest. Miss Max
oll Church. Miss Elisabeth Wiley. Miss
nth Wilson. Miss Louise Clark. Miss
aulinc Stone, Miss Fay Hull. Miss
define Pcndleton, Miss Lillian Birney,
iiss Flores Howard, and Miss POGO
7ntss Butler.
Nr. and Mrs. Reynolds Hit entertain
aimed a number of guests at luncheon
nday and will be hosts for dinner this
vening, taking their guests later to the
-hATity Ball.
The engagement of Senior Don Alfonso
Tashington Pezet son of the Minister of
pcru and Madame Pezet to Miss Helen
.eGhorn, of Brookline, Mass, announced
esterdsy, is OF unusual interest to
darlington.
Mr.. Pozet, who is attache Of the Peru
an legation, has made quite a namo
" himself as a successful playwright
nd several Of his plays have been pro-
Uced in Washington. Boston and New
York. Mr.. Pezet was graduated from
Harvard University in 1910, and has
peHt the greater part Of his time in
SuEton since then. Last week this bril-
ant young actor-manager was appoint
y manager of the new Toy Theater in
foston.
Miss Leghorn, the daughter Of Mr.. and
lrs. George Richard LeghOrn, is one
Il the most popular members of Brook
ne society. Her father is treasurer
and director of the Hotel Somerset
=
Mss Dorothy Owen returned last
Eht from New York accompanied by
SIS Elisabeth Scott, OF Pittsburgh, who
Il remain until Thursday, returning to
- home for Christmas
Mrs. George Cooper, Mrs. Albert Rust.
I'd Miss Helen Cooper will be at home
formally Christmas Day.
Miss Marie Sims. daughter Of Con-
-cssiaan and Mrs. T W. Sims, return
yesterday from short stay in Bal
more.
Miss Mary Wheeler Vest entertained
formally at supper last evening at
apartment in the Avondale.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

president OF the Cincinnati. Hamilton
and DAYTON and In 1904 was made presi-
dent II was his efforts largely which
brought about the acquisition by the
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton OF the
Pere Marquette system and control OF
the Chicago. Cincinnati and Western.
Trims Morgan of sI7,ooo,ooo.
Financially. Mr.. Zimmerman was
snrewd lie gave ]. Piermont Morgan
one of the worst trimmings" that mas
tec of millions ever got. in 1906. when
lie unloaded upon Morgan, acting for
the Erie. the control of the Cincinnati.
Hamilton and Dayton and Pere Mar
Quette. The Cincinnati man got the
better of the New Yorker to the extent
Of 100000 In the transaction. This
was testified to only last Saturday. be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
H|LLES SEES SWEEP
FOR c. O. P. IN 1916
National Chairman Says Party
Will Elect Next President and
Regain Senate Control.

There is no doubt of the election OF
q Republican President and Republican
House in 1916. Nor is there any doubt
in my mind that VIC shall elect a Re-
publican Senate"
This is the declaration OF Charles D.
Hillcs, chairman OF the Republican ma
tionaI committee.
Mr.. HilIes showed just how he eI-
pected the Senate would be turned over
to the Republican party in the election
OF 1916. A gain of nine seats and the
election of a Vice President would give
the Republicans a working majority, the
national chairman figures.
This is what Chairman says In his
analysis:
The issue in 1914 was the tariff, and
every State where the effect of the
Underw God bill had time be felt went
Republican. Every great manufacturing
State and every great labor center re-
'pudiatcd the Democratic party and
voiced condemnation OF its record since
it came into full control Of the govern
ment.
Labor In Revolt.
The revolt against Democracy is not
confined to business men. Labor indi-
Gated clearly in the last election that It
understood that its own prosperity is
inextricably bound up with the pros
perity of business and that unemploy-
ment and reduced wages inevitably fol-
low Democratic tariff tinkering.
Labor and business will unite in
common cause in 1916. and VIII join
hands in returning the Republican party
TO power The Wilson Administration
administration, modifying its policy
only where legislation might include the
South in its adverse influence.
There is no doubt of the election OF
Republican President and Republican
House. Nor is there any doubt in my
mind that we shall elect a Republican
Senate.
Maine is back in the Republican
column, and a Republican Senator IS
sure to succeed johnson. johnson voted
derwood tariff bill. and he will be held
accountable by his State for the mis-
chief il has made.
New Jersey Republican.
New Jersey returned TO the Repub-
lIcan column in emphatic fashion in
November. and no one will seriously
contend that Mr.. MARITIME will succeed
himself or be superseded by a Demo-
crat.
''The election OF Mr.. Harding. OF Ohio
this year by more than 5000 IS clear
sign that Senator Pomerene will be re-
tired two years hence and his place be
taken by a Republican.
Senator Meyers of Montana voted to
place wool on the free list. despite Wig
orous protest from every quarter of
his State.
Senator Pittman OF Nevada Will be
succeeded by a Republican. Pittman
has not the prestige nor the money nor
the long service of Senator Newlands,
and yet Newlands was returned to the
Senate this gear after the hardest cam
paign he has ever made by onlythirty-
eight votes.
West Virginia is sure to go Republi-
can in 1916 Senator Poindexter. of
Washington, is sure TO be succeeded by
a Republican.
Thus far We can see a certain gain
OF eight seats, which, with a Repuo-
lican Vice President, would give control
of the Senate.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Here for HOLIDAYS.

Hr and Mrs. Hsnnis Taylor viii have
r their guests over the Christmas
: Iidsys their son and dauEhter-in-law
'r . and Mrs. Charles Taylor. OF Mobile
% 1. with their small daughter: their
0. ~ Alfred Il. Taylor. of Knoxville.
nm. and Their son-in-law and dsugh
'.. Bs. and Mrs. Reid Hunt, Of Boz
.1~. Hunt will return shortly after the
= " Year. but Mrs. Hunt viii be the
? .ost Of her parents for a month.
hai'cs ~. Drake returned Saturday
n Phillips Andover Academy, An
'"F"r. Mass. 10 be with his mother
Z. ., Charles NJ. Drake, during the
J olidays.
A. Baldwin. I'd son Of Capt. r. A.
: edwin. L. S. A, and Mrs. BaTIwin.
. rived Saturday from the Newman
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
DR.. R. w. Jones Dead.

LAUREL. Miss, Dec 21.-Dr. Richard
Watson Jones. prominent Southern
educator, is dead. DR.. Jones was the
first president of the Industrial In
stitute and College OF Mississippi. at
Columbus. and later at the University
of Mississippi was professor OF chemis-
try for twenty-five years.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Told of War Week.

All the striking events OF the last
week. both In the European war zone
and in matters political at home. were
presented by Miss Janet Richards in
hnr lecture on Topics OF the Day.
at the auditorium at Woodward < Lo-
throps this morning. large crowd
attended the lecture. despite the rain.
Miss Richards lectures at the audi
forum each Monday morning.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Blind to Decorate Tree.

A Christmas tree decorated by the
blind will be the feature OF the Christ
mas celebration at the National Lii
brary for the Blind. December 80, from
to 10 D. m. There will be recitations and
music by Miss Florence Webster and
Miss Edith NJ Newcomb. The weekly
reading hour on Fridays has been dis
continued until January's
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

School. Hackensack. to be with his par
ents during the holidays
Mrs. Medil Mccormick Joined her
husband and family yesterday at the
home of her mother. Mrs. Marcus Han
ma where they will remain for Christ
mas.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

wEo did not secure their tickets or
admission to the sections Of the steps
on which the chorus will be arranged
NAV do so by callin. at ;he eNecu-
i've committees headquarters IN the
Board of Trade rooms. in the star
building
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Visitors Wallet Stolen.

Edgar D. Elgin, Of Baltimore. com
planned TO police last night that a pick
pocket had gotten hiR wallet. contain
ing 80 and n railroad pass. Elgin said
he was robbed while getting or a car
at Seventh street northwest
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Important Reductions in
WOmen'S Millinery

Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats of latest styles and ma
teaS radically reduced for immediate and final clearance
At $500 and $500, Trimmed Hats that were 5000
$500, $1,000, and $1,000.
At $10O, Black Velvet Untrimmed Hats that were
up to $500.
Third floor.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Silk Hosiery for Gifts-Every Plain and
Fancy Color and Pattern

ChooSers of Silk Hosiery for gifts afforded the widest
latitude for selection here-much wider than ever in anv
passed And might be we'll to mention that there
are great many novelties such Roman Stripes Shot Silk
Effects Two-toned Weaves, Colored Embroidered Clocks
Fancy Creonne Patterns Lace Panel Ankles in addition to
the plain and practical sorts whose gift fitness ques-
toned.
WelldresSed women have found in Silk Hosiery the
greatest fashion, comfort and appearance They give ser
vice too Skill and care in weaving have brought about MANY
Improvements such Garter Tops specially woven tops
that not injured by garters toes and heels specially rein
forced and made stronger full fashioned knit to fit and
thoroughly elastic and durable.
Plain Colored Silk Hose,
90c to $500 pair.
Self-co1ored Embroidered Hose
S325 to $3.50 pair
Black Silk Hose embroidered in colors
$165 to $1,000 pair.
Accordion Ribbed Two-toned Silk Hose
$500 to $500 pair
Silk Hose with embroidered clocks,
$500 to $3.50 pair.
Silk Hose with lace ankle panels
SIPS to $1,000 pair.
Roman-striped Silk Hose daring colors
ST. pair.
Shot-Sk Hose. many new colors
90c to $3.50 pair
Silk Hose in extra sizes
S100 to So. 100 pair
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

ton railroad. in which his holdings, after
q yer few years, amounted to we'll
over s.. 10000
In 1892 Mr.. Zimmerman became vice
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Gifts from Women to Women:
APRONS
Pretty and Not Costly

Crisp and dainty aprons fresh and pretty as fine ma
teras beautiful aceS and ribbons and skilled needeworker
can make them Any number OF these aprons are Just re-
Gently from their original shipping boxes and there are plenty
Of new ideas in styles and trimmings among them.
But the staple STYLES also Just as broadly repreSened
aprons for maids aprons for nurses big overall aprons
Bingham aprons.
Small Aprons, i'll all sorts of fancy shapes prettiy
trimmed with laceS, ribbons, and embroiderieS,
prcied from Csc to $500.
Maids Aprons, SOC and upward.
bird floor.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21
Wooowaro & Iotbrop
New rk-WASHINGTON-Par

Very Special Reductions on
All Our Handsome Seal Goats
Genuine Seal, Hudson Seal and NearseaD
very unusual opportunity before Christmas to select
Handsome Hghgrade Fur Coat at genuine reduced prices
All new STYLES the short effects the long flare styles the
beed tvpes with self collar and cuffs or of some other rich
fur.
Genuine Cape Horn Sealskin Goats
36-inch length reduced from $4,000 to $1s5.oO
36inch length reduced from s275.oo to $225Oo
Beautiful Hudson Seal Coats
Al and 45-inch lengths with Russian German Fitch
collars reduced from S1i5.oo and si25oo to
$4,000.
Hieh-ouality Nearsea Coats Cor commonly known as
French Sea)
a and 45-inch lengths with seal or civet cat collars,
Reduced from SIS 90 to $65O0
Reduced from 10000 and $4,000 TO $500.
4s-inch length with Russian Fitch collars.
Reduced from $4,000 to $500.
foorG
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

Nr and Mrs. Reynolds Hit entertain
aimed a number of guests at luncheon
Nday, and will be hosts for dinner this
vening, taking their guests later to the
.hATity Ball.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

Lawrence Janney who has passed
some time at the Shoreham, will go to
his home in Boston about the middle
Of the week.
The Belgian Minister and Madame
Havenith will return from New York
the evening Of December "a
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

Congressman william G. Brown of
West Virginia accompanied by Mrs
Brown, is spending the week in Jack
sonNille. Fla Mrs. Brown before her
marriage was Miss Izetta Jewel.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

Miss Eleanor Eyster, Of Charles Town,
W. Va, is the guest of Mrs. Robert
\. Hinckley. who makes her home with
her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.
George A. King. at 1911 Twenty-eighth
street
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

Beresford Jervis, who has been in
New York and Washington on a diplo-
matte mission. sailed on Saturday for
England 70 rejoin his regiment.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

Senator l. Baron Colt. OF Rhode
Island, is stopping at the Hotel Plaza
in New York for a few days
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

Christmas Day will be receiving day
for the residents in Georgetown.
The Washington times., 1914-12-21

Miss Enid Holden will entertain in
formally on the evening of December
81 at her home in Nineteenth street.
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