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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

Mrs. G. NJ. cuibertson. who boards
at sos Eighth avenue. had thrill
ing adventure with desperate
burglar at an early hour this morn
Ing She was choked nearly 10
death and robbed OF her pocket
book and money by n burly thief who
had hidden IN her room. lilo es-
capped after robhing the woman and
the police were Immediately noti-
ned, but he II sfill at large.
BLACK and blue markH on Mrs. cul-
beFtson'a throat this morning bear
mute evidence ~ her terrible expert
enee. Her loss IN money IN only
81 90. but SHE suffered great nary-
GUS shock from which she may not
recover for some time.
Clicked Hor IN BED
Mrs. Culbcrtson had been 60 the
theRter during the evening ana re-
turned home shortly before midnight.
When she retired 20 her room Il was
nearly $50 o'clock After dlHtohins
she turned out the lights aud went
90 bed, she had only latin down
fcs minutes when suddenly IA large
dark form leApcd upon her. At first
Khs was SO frightened that abe did
not make an cutlery Then two
hands closed around her throat like
q vice and she almost tainted. To
cry out row WAS Impossible. She
was Ia the villains power. After
choking her a few ascondD the rob-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
MACL.AY IS
REMOVED

WASHINGTON, u. C., Dec. al
1870 p. m.-secretary Long. by or
der Of President Roosevelt, today
demanded the resignation OF Edward
Maclay. the historian. whose at
tacks on Admiral Schley, branding
the latter as coward and oaitiff,
caused schley TO demand the court
OF inquiry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
ANOTHER
EXPLOSION

PITTaBuRG. Pa. Dec. 2i.-.An-
other serious boiler explosion took
place this morning. following those
OF the last few days. This time n
was the Singer Nlmick Cruclbie
plant. Eight men were scalded 20
that several 81 them, Il = fear d, viii
die and two others were injured by
flying debris.
The explosion took place when
there were but few men near the
boiler. otherwise the list would have
been much larger The plant Ia
badly wrecked. as the boiler was
thrown upward at an angle. Great
iron trua8es were twisted like strawB
and scattered beams and supports
were thrown through the air.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
CANAL is
FOR SALE

PARIS. France. Dec. fiat a
meeting Of the Panama Canal Co.
this afternoon the shareholders Ru-
thorfzed this company TO conclude ths
sale Of the canal 90 the United
states, practically on that govern
mants own terms.
The offer = made In consideration
o. the apparent intention OF the TN
tied States to urge the NlcaTaeuan
canal forward.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

the national power 10 protect them.
Now. II the party IN power 10 able
10 throw dust IN the eyes u the peo-
Pile by attracting attention towards
some harmless proceedings on the
part Of some % tho governors and
state legislatures. II wlli. temporar-
ily nj least, achieve a much desired
end
''Rnt one force In this nation IL
sufficiently powerful 60 curb the
enormous power of the trusts. and
this iH the national government.
Government ownership ~ the only
and final end ~ the tremendous con
centration o. wealth which. 50 far
has proceeded without let or hin.
drance Whether this IL IN truth "a
good remedy may possibly be an
ooen question. but that II ls the only
effective one. no intelligent man can
deny"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
TOO MUCH
TALKING
Puts Gen. Miles in Line
for Reprimand

WASHINGTON, u. c.. Dec. si.--
IL In reported here this afternoon
that there n a strong chance OF a
reprlmand being given 10 General
Miles for His attitude In the Bchley-
Sampson controversy.
Secretary OF War Root In taking
cosnlNance OF Gen. Miles interview,
In which he commented uufAvorably
upon the findings 81 the court OF in
auiry, asked the general for an ex-
PLANTATION.
Gen. Miles gave a. HIS explanation
what was practically relteration
of his formerly expressed opinion,
which was unsatisfactory to the
secretary, II il said he went 90 far
as 20 give hi Views regarding an
officers right ~ speech,
u IL now said that the secretary
will confer with the president re-
garding the matter, and that there
Il n strong possibility Of a Hcorch-
ing rcprimand being issued.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
HORDES OF CHINESE
Planning, Through Stock Company, Scheme to
Invade the United States

PORT TOWNSEND. Dec. ai.-Ths
LONG overdue steamer oopsek ar
rived here At noon today and brings
the report 90 q scheme which IL on
foot In China for the flooding OF this
country with Chinese.
Merchant stock companies are or
gani1ing that are capitalized for
many millions Of dollars ON pay
rncnt Of a certain aum 20 the com.
pany the eoolis who desires 20 come
10 the United States In issued q cef-
tain amount OF stock 40 that he may
gain sntfanca under the suiae %
merchant before the preeent restrlc.
ton law expires.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

The scheme II n particularly APP
peaiinx one 10 tho Chinese. who are
taking the stock in great blocks. and
seem 10 feel that there ~ no chance
Of their being refused entrance when
the stock IL presented as n voucher
on this side The officers Of the vessel
say there - no secret made of the
transaction.
The delay ~ the popaek was due
30 a mishap % her machinery. As n
reFul, for seven days Fha driffed
hsipis&Hiy. until temporary repairs
could be- made 20 enable her % pro-
eced with her voyage. She vii Ar
rive Ia Seattle tomorrow morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
Rnother Report

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dee. H.
1850 p. NIT is alleged this after
noon that the man who was believed
10 have made the attack on the pres
laent was intoxicated and either
stumbled against the president or
aimed n blow At him. ana that the
man fcn 20 this sidewalk, a secret
service man who was n few feet
behind tho presidential party assist
ing in upsetting him. II Is also
said that the unknown was taken
away bv a companion, and that no
attempt was made TO detAin him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
Appralaar Ramoxed

IL has been known ~ the preal.
dent for some time that Secretary
Gage vas contemplating reniKna.
ton. The conference which took
place yesterday was IN regard 10
Appraiser Wakeman ~ New York.
The latter had been requested 70 re-
Nsn ~ Secretary Gage and deelin-
81 70 DO So, taking occaaioa Ia his
letter 10 cenHurv the secretary.
The entiFe matter was laid before
the president who Immediately sane.
toned the attitude ~ Secretary
Gage and removed Appraiser Wake
man. George Whitehead OF New
York hn. been appointed 20 the
place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
WORKING FOR
CHRISTMAS
Organized Charities Are Preparing
for the Wants Of the Needy

Mr. l. Kahn. chairman Of the corn
mittse Of the Charities Association.
Gays that contributions for the
Christmas donations 20 the poor arc
coming "a very grRtifyingiy. Mr..
Kahn has established headquarters
IN the st0reroom at The corner %
Third avenue and Union street. At
that place any donation OF clothing.
or any article Of value via be gladly
recf ised. .fr ~ l.. sizsr. treasurer
Of the Charities organization Will re-
ceive any cash contribution.
Mr. Kahn IN ably assisted In his
work b. Mrs. l.. n. Gray. Mrs T..
Houtz. Mrs. II. IL. Lewis and Mr.
II. l.. sizer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
MISSING

VANCOUVER. Dec 2l.-Mrs. Jes-
ale Richards. of Mount Pleasant,
has been missing from her home
since Thursday morning and Il is
feared that she has been murdered.
She went TO the door I'm response to
"A call from vender and few min
utes later accompanied him 10 look
Mt some chickens which he offered
FOR sale. She took with her $40 I'm
money. The police are Investigating.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
DISCUSS
LYNCHINGS

ROME. italy, Dec. m.--In the itai-
tan senate yesterday the subject Of
lynchinxs % Italians In the Unit
bate Baron Fava. formerly italian
minister 70 the United States. call
ed attention TO the fact that there
had been n repetition u such dis
orders. but that the United States
had been unable 70 bring the often
ders TO justice.
The foreign minister, glgnor prin-
ETH. ensd that the unifed States
government would be urged to pat a
stop TO such cases, as they we're Ia
direct violation Of national treaties.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
ACIDS IN A
DRUGSTORE
Catch on Fire and Cause Much
commoton

The clerks Of Stewart A Holmes
Drug Company this morning ciscov-
cred a peculiar odor ~ smoke isau-
ing from the basement. An invesii-
cation revealed this fact that the
acids In their basement under Mcr-
rick's clothing store were on fire.
An alarm was sent IN to fire head
quarters at o'clock and with chem
lcsl engines the flames were put out.
While fighting the Gre several Of the
men were nearly suff0catd BY the
heavy black acid smoke.
Merriek's store was filed with the
smoke. but TIE damage all around IL
very light. 2 Re acids are believed
20 have been started by spontaneous
com buation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
LIFEBOATS

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Dee. si.--
The superintendent Of the life saving
service viii send two llfeboatH to
Nome on one of the first boats u
the spring. IL has been hoped that
a station could be ssta bllshed there.
but the department declines until
another year shall have passed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
SANTA CLAUS
AT GEORGETOWN

The Christmas exercises Mt George
town will DO held at Higgins hall on
Monday evening, Dee ~. An inter-
esting program has been prepared
and something good for all the chill
dren. The officers and teachers
OF the Bunday-school viii be delight
cd TO see everybody there.
T.. G. HETZLER, pastor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

WARRINGTON. u. C.. Dec. sis-
tlto .. m.--secFetary Root. BY the
direction Of President Roosevelt. ad-
minlstered an official rebuke this ar
ternoon 20 Gen. Nelson A. Miles for
his utteranees IN connection with the
minority report IN the sehioy court
Of Inquiry. After u was made pub
ho. Gen. Miles issued a statement
IN which he said ile bad nothing 20
add 60 the views previously express
ed, and had complete confidence ia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
ROOSEVELT HAS
AN ENCOUNTER
With A CRANK
Knocks the Man Down but Makes No Report
of the Affair to Secret Service

WASHINGTON. d. C.. Dec. d.
y-ss.aent Roosevelt has been at
nskea BY a crank. Such Is the re-
~ that went the rounds OF the
aslial today.
Il seems certain that an attack
vss made. but was not reported By
NJ president. Even now he declines
a discuss the matter and merely
kashs.
Il Is said that while walking along
Massachusetts, avenue Thursday
evening with a friend the president
was suddenly approached by a
stranger who sprang forward and
selxed hts arm. At the same time
ths nan commenced shouting. Presi-
cent Roosevelt ,erkcd his arm away.
knocked the fellow down and passed
"a dawn the street
Lord Pauneefote 10 said to have
Witnessed the encounter. but Is also
ron-eommittal.
Mad No Notice
ne secret service and police de-
rartmsnts say cmphatIcaiiy tina, the
rrssiGent has never reported the
natter 70 thea. but ada that Il
xsuld Be unlike him to say any
tang. a. his confidence IN his ability
= protect himself and his absolute
fsarlessness. are sufficient 20 make
I'm pass over such an AFFAIR very
EShtly. The department also adds
nat IL has repeatedly asked the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
THEY WERE NOT
GR0WLER BOYS

The police having Investigated the
rOwdyism that has been going OH ut
Queen Anne HUI for several days,
they have apprchended al the boys
who belong % the organized gang
that congregated IN the shanty on
the vacant lot and wiled away their
time playing cardR
II has been found that the boys
belong 10 good families living In the
district The police say that their
worst depredatiOna were occasionally
to go on window breaking tour,
The boys cannot be accused Of
drinking beer brought into the
sbanty In oans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
SCHOOL ROOM
BURGLARIZED
Young Hood.ums Break Into ST.
Marks and Ransack the Place

The st. Marks school. at Fifth
avenue and - Wnrt street. has been
Of late twice entered and greatly
damaged by crowd Of young
toughs. Thursday night the FIRST dis
turbauce took place. The boys broke
into the school and deaks we're
turned W. books thrown about and
pictures on the walls broken.
Last night the school was again
ranHacked. This time burglary was
committed. a large box 81 candy
intended FOR use on tine Christmas
tree was stolen again the books
were torn ana furniture damaged.
The police viii start campaign
against these young hoodlums and
arrests may follow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
May Go to lawyers

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. Dec. a.
IN Tiew Of the fact that the Judge
sstpe4 T. snd solicitor IN the court %
h4utry have submitted a report 10
ssrfetaSy Long which advises
sz1inat the reopeniug Of the ease.
Admiral schiey through hts counsel.
contemplating another move.
y Il made with precedent. and will
= formal request 70 the president.
Il VII ask the president 10 appoint
q snlinsnt lawyer. ns VIII Sompa0u
81 sghlsy. the three TO constitute a
board % pass on the evidence sub
naiissi 70 the court Of Inquiry and
rspeFf n the president. This will be
core only IN the event that the Sec
fsfzrT u the navy accepts the upIn-
tH 1s tha Judge advocate and sole
Asr ~ q ground for dismissal Of the
s1~4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
Nell in Trouble Again

Nell Pickercll, n North Seattle girl
who Insists on wearing mems attire,
was arrested last evening by De-
tective M. Il. Hubbard and Patrol
suspected Of stealing an overcoat
that Hhe had on.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

The president insists on acting az
any private citlzen would and when
he nnds leisure time, rides and
walks. seldom giving notice OF his
Intention. lie Is said TO have eonHid-
cred Il a good Joke on the secret
service department. when he took a
long ride unattended. escaping oh.
servation from those who are sup
posed 90 protect him on all such ex-
eurslons, The secret service men are
made Exceptionally alert by the re-
ports Of the affair Of Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
DEATHS
SUDDEN
SUMMONS
Fred A. Allen Expires From Heart
Disease al HIS Home

Frederick A. Alien. assistant
freight agent Of the Northern Pa
eific, died yesterday afternoon at his
residence. IT'S Fourteenth avenue. OF
heart disease after an illness Of only
two hours.
MFR, Allen. who ls " years Of age.
was one OF the most popular rail-
road men IN Western Washington.
A. late an : o'clock yesterday after
noon he was on the streets with ac-
quaintRuceH lie went home shortly
bftsfwafd and complained OF a pain
In the region Of his heart. a physl-
elan was summoned. but he con-
unuei 10 sink. and at O'Clock he
passed away.
Frederick A. Allen was born IN
Kansas city. Mo. lie came to Sc
attic In 1851 aud became manager of
the Puget Sound Shore railroad. In
isss he accepted a position an general
freight agent 81 the Seattle. Lake
shore A. Eastern railway.
Was Newspaper Man
In 1859 he was appointed manager
OF the Evening Press. daily news
paper. Shortly after be resigned 20
take the position as manager 81 the
West Seattle Warehouse a Terminal
Company. After receivers had been
appointed for ghe Seattle. Lake
Shore q Eastern he entered their
employ ~ general freight agent. He
remained In this position until 1859.
At the time Of hiH death he was In
active management ~ the white
star dock for the Northern Pacific
He II n brother Of J W Allen. local
freight agent OF the Northern Pa
cinc. Mr. Allen IN survived by a
widow and one p-ycar-o old daughter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
new RIFLES

!. NAfHINGTON. u. g., Dee III
- war department - drafting a
u which provides for the fssusuce
= 1'.caiihfe rifles 20 the national
~ taking the place Of the a.
ee'ipFe weapons now IN Use.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
BETTE Err

WAaHIN0TON. y. C.. Dec. 81
To the surprise Of the attendant
phygiciars. Mrs Ada Dennls IL
somewhat improved today ~ was
thought last night that she would
die before the morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
Text Of ppprovsi

After saying that tho findings 81
'ets ard the opinion of the full
prrt are approved, the secretary
tatlrues As 20 the points on which
IN presiding member differs from
k4 opinion u the majority Of the
se~Ff the opinion 81 the majority
= approved.
AZ q further expression on his
tfRA - The same member with re-
fAfa 70 nueAtions of command on
~ morning q July ?, 1888. and of
We " credit Tor ensuing victory,
~ c1n9Hct ~ the court IN making
~ fincngs and rendering no opin-
n on these questions r. approx
indeed. Il could with pr0priety
.eks No other course. evidence on
- questions during the inquiry
wig been excluded by fhe court.
~ ferarimsnt approves the recon
= snfatien ~ the court that no fur
49, proceedings be had IN the prem
sfier approving the finding. fec
..s.afy Long ssnt the letter 70 famp-
~ notifyine him that no action
N2plf BE- taken On his protect
@sansi Dewey's supplemental views.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
PRESIDENT
may ACT
10 the Schley-Sampson
Controversy

WARRINGTON. ID. C.. Dec. IL
President Roosevelt Is reported to-
4zy 10 have Interested himself IN the
zEgituds of this navy department with
regard 20 schisy. II f. alleged that
~ said nc a recent cabinet meeting
tzat while technically ne might not
h4ss the right 10 review the verdict.
- position IS eomrnander-in-ch chief
Of the navy gave him the right II he
cared 20 exercise Il. lie did not say
directly that he would dip into thu
ccrtruversy. but made Il clear that
hs would take a hand II he felt 80
k1xrr4sd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

Jedgs Advocate Lsmly and Sole
tiior Hanna N submitting their re-
PR On TIE bin Of objections fiied BY
Admirai schiey, contend that the
verdict ~ the court was unanimous
On rnaferi2i points and advise
zsainst reopening the case.
In the hrst 10 points Of the case
hey claim that no ether verdict
was pcssiDie than which they gave.
II regard 10 the question OF com
rand. they set forth that II was bot
bfcughs up as essential 10 Admiral
sehisy's interest and that n he had
2 REGARDED L he should have made
the point during the progress Of the
trial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
DolIs Dolls Dolls

Never have the Doll buying
mothers had such an opportunity
to secure beautiful Dolls az such
remarkably low prices. The auc-
ton purchase OF Edward Ridley
a sons Dolls. Games, etc, en-
ables us to sell Dolls cheaper
than II cost to make them. A
few OF the special numbers:
small Cloth Dolls, with China
tAedus ........ ....... Sc
Imitation Bisque Dolls, 10 inches
tail, movable arms and limbs.
nlee long hair. 25c value. for. lOc
Nicely Dressed Dolls, 10 inches
tall, movable arms and limbs.
pretty hair, one in a box. s0c
value, for ............lbc
Dressed Dolls, Bisque Head ana
hair, movable arms and limbs.
IL inches tall. one in a box. 400
Nsiue' TOT .................. l9c
Hundreds OF other Dressed ana
undressed Dolls at csc, acc. 49c.
6sc, Toe. Ssc. csc and up to $se.co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
TWO MORE

pIT,rgBURg, Dec. 2i.--Two more
OF those who were Injured In the gas
explosion al the Soho furnace are re-
ported dead, swelling the list 70 ~
Victims.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

WASHINGTON. p. c.. Dec. I'll
l.lf .. m.- Secretary II the Navy
Long At noon approved the findings
2 he fcnley court. r. now remains
~ fchiey - suggest review
taFoagh eminent lawyers. or for
frssidert Rooa welt 10 take personal
tfsion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

privilege OF Increasing the force OF
men around him as a precaution. but
that Roosevelt has declined. usually
with laugh. but latterly with some
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
WEATHER FORECAST

For Seattle and vieinity-~tnnlwht
and Sunday. occasional rain. fscsh
~ brisk southwest winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
BALLARD POINTS

BALLARD, Dec. 2i.--An Royal
Arch MHBons here viii meet Monday
night at j. ~, KeunyH shoe store
for the purpose OF organizing a Bal
lard chapter Of Royal Arch Maaons.
The fromen will meet tomorrow
at i;a0 o'clock In the council cham
her, city hall, and VIII arrange the
Invitation list and other final mat
terH pertaining to the New Years
ball
Ballard Camp No. I76. w. O. w.
telcgraphed s2i5 to Camp No. 70, w.
o. W, San BprnardIno, to defray ex-
peuses Of shipping the remains of J.
W. Ditzler to Ballard. Mr.. Ditzler
died az that place Of consumption
Friday
BALLARD. Dec. 2l.-The question
Of annexation was canvnssed here
this morning among business men
and out OF II approached on the cub
ject only two were found To favor Il.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
HERO ILL.

WARRINGTON, u. g., Dec. Ill
Capt. Clark, who commanded the
oregon at Santiago. ia seriously III
az hospital here with heart
trouble.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

ROME. Dec. 2i,-The Milan ox-
press collidcd with another train at
Malagnano today. Six men were
killed outright. and 10 injured. Re
turns are not complete, and It ia
feared that the list VIII increase as
the wreck In cleared away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
EUROPEAN
DISASTERS

LYONS, France. Dec. 2l.-The
Geneva express crashed into "A tram
car here today. -Four persons We're
instantly killed and 20 injured. The
blame IS placed on the driver OF the
tram car, who failed TO observe sig
mails,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
Silk Sospenders

We have gathered here for
your choosing collection OF tho
handsomest products made In
that line. They come with ater-
ling silver and goid-piated
buckles. We have plain colors,
white. light blue. heiiothrope. etc.
others in handsome flower pat
terms. others in handsome polka
dots-anything that your fancy
may dictate. Prices range from
75c 20 s5.O0.