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The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
SANG CHRISTMAS CAROLS.
Annual Entertainment Given nt the
Lenrrson school.

Seven hundred persons comprising an
audience Of school children, members Of
the board of education. and others, We're
entertained yesterday by the annual
Christmas entertainment of the jefferson
school under the direction Of Principal
c. y Thompson. The programme was "a
varied one. consisting Of music, vocal and
instrumental. reCitatons. and addresses by
members Of the board.
The exhibition haU. In which the enter
tainment was given. was decorated in true
Christmas style. On the platform was a
huge fir tree 0ruamented with spangles
and bright colorcd ribbons, until it fairly
giowed in the light Of the rows of can
dies behind H. a large red bell. cf the
kind seen so frequently az Christmas. was
suspended from the chandelier in the cen
ter of the room. and the entire hall vas
green with various kinds Of potted plants
After the pupils had fled into the han all
Joined IN the singing OF a Christmas carol.
Songs and Rotations then followed, inter
spersed with selections by the jefferson
School Orchestra. an organization con-
sisting Of FIVE pieces directed by Miss l..
NJ Burke
At the close Of the regular programme.
J. Fairweather. supervising principal Of
the Fourth division. was introduced to the
pupils by Mr.. Thompson, and made
short address He I'm turn introduced
Barton " Everman, Rear Admiral ]. ".
Baird, and Ellen Spencer Nussey. mem
bers Of the board of education. each Of
whom made q few remarks. A reception
TO the teachers and board Of education
was held at the close Of the entertain
ment. in the room # the principal
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
BRINGS PERSONAL MESSAGE.
Austrian Ambassador Charged with
Greeting TO President.


Ladislaus, Baron Hengelmueller Won
.Hengervar the Hungarian Am
bassador to this country, who some time
ago was called to Vienna into consulta-
ton with his master, Emperor Francis
Joseph, will arrive In this city this after
noon at 4:30 O'Clock. and after going 10
the embassy, on Connecticut avenue TO
greet his wife, the baroness, and child.
viii at once go to the White House and
pay his respects 10 the President and
present personal message to him from
Emperor Francis Joseph
The honor of the title Of hereditary
baron was bestowed upon the diplomat
by the Emperor a few days ago in recog-
milton Of his eminent services for his
country. II can be stated on undisputa-
bic authority that there is absolutely no
foundation in truth for the rumor that
Baron Hengelmueler would probably re-
tire from the diplomatic field in the COM
ing year. On the contrary il is declared
that the baron hopes 10 continue in his
countTy's diplomatic service. in order 20
yet more strengthen the deep friendship
between Austria and the United States.
Christmas is always a feature event Of
the home life of the Hengelmuellers, and
there has never been a year that a huge
Christmas tree did not grace the large
reception room of the embassy The dedi-
cation Of the Christmas tree at the
Austro-Hungarian Embassy is made
quite social event. and on several occa-
sions the Ambassador has himself imper-
sonated Santa Claus
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
WILL NOT CALL PERSHING.
officials Take No stock I'm Charges
Made in Manila.

The authoritative statement was made
yesterday that there would be no IN
vestigation Of the charges against Gen.
Pershing either by the War Department
or a committee of Congress.
The War Department, it is stated. had
looked into the allegations. and was fully
satisfied that they were not justified.
Senator Francis Z. Warren again de
Tended his son-in-law, Gen. Pershing.
from the charges published in Manila.
OF the officers named by the Manila
newspaper as witnesses, he said Col.
Jasper Morrison had been dead for four
years. Capt H. T. Swobe. Of the quarter
masters department at Omaha. had de
MED the truth Of the charges against Gen
Pershing. and has expressed a readiness
to testify, and Capt Sydney +. Clomau.
who was recently appointed military at
tache of the American Embassy in Lon
don. has also added his denial The
Manila newspaper said that there We're
three officers on the staff Of Maj. Gen.
William a. kobbe, retired, who could
testify to the truth of the charges
The Manila paper does not name the
officers" said Senator Warren. there
direct attention to the fact that Gen.
X obbe gave one of the strongest indOrse-
ments of Capt. Pershing for promotion to
brigadier general The strongest hackers
Of Capt. Pershing for the promotion We're
Maj. Gen George ". Davis and Maj.
Gen KObbe, who at different times com
manded the division TO which Capt
Pershing was attached during his service
in the Philippines. SO there is not a
witness named by the Manila newspaper
who does not testify TO Gen. Pershing 5
innocence of the charges and to his gen
eTal good character.
THE cruel thing about the publication
is that it draws a picture of domestic
trouble between Gen Pershing and his
wife. my daughter, that is entirely with
out justification. They are very happy
and Mrs. Pershing has never credited the
charges for one moment"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
NO NEWS FROM BAGLEY.
salt Lake City Man Probably Out of
Bradley Case.

Il was stated yesterday that il was
probable that Judge Bagley. Of the firm
of Bartch & BagIey, of Salt Lake City
counsel employed for Mrs. Annie NJ
Bradley. who fatally shot ex-senator
Arthur Brown, Of salt Lake City. in the
Raleigh Hotel just two weeks ago to
day, was in direct communication with
Mrs Bradley. and that many kilograms
and letters had gone back and forth. This
fact cannot, however. be positively veri-
fed It cannot be learned whether he will
come here and participate in Mrs. Brad
Iey's defense. or viii leave t entirely to
her local attorneys. Hoover & Wells. 1t
was said. however, that if MI Hoover
goes TO salt Lake City Immediately after
the holidays, as is the present intention
it is pretty well assured that Bartch &
Bagley will not figure in her defense, as.
if Judge Bagley was coming to Washing
ton, he would bring with him all the
necessary data and information, and
there would be no reason for Mr.. Hoover's
visit
Routine prison life without the slight
est variation from the ordinary monotony
continues to be the rule for Mrs. Brad
10 see her, with the exception of her
counsel. with whom she had lengthy
conference yesterday.
Jackson H. Ralston, of the firm of Raj
ston & Siddons, attorneys, associate coun-
sci with J. s. Gum. of Helena, Mont.
and the late ex-senator Arthur Brown,
Of Salt Lake City yesterday appeared
before the Supreme Court Of the United
States for Mr. Gum. and asked leave to
submit an additional brief in answer to
a brief submitted by the other side after
the arguments had been made.
The case is that of the Montana Min
ing Company VS.. the St Louis Mining
Company, and was the suit that brought
ex-senator Brown TO Washington. He
represented the St Louis company. The
suit involved a number of intricate points
of mining law, on which he was said 10
be an authority.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
SPACE WANTED AT JAMESTOWN
Neutrality-suspicious. File Application for
Room Needed At Exposition.

Thomas ". Smith, chairman Of the
joint committee 81 the Greater Washing
ton commercial exhibit az the jamestown
Exposition, has returned from Norfolk
where he placed with the management
the signed applications of the merchants
and manufacturers of the city for space
The board Of management at Norfolk
viii pass upon the applications and re-
port 10 The joint committee within a few
days. The space TO be contracted for
comprises all Of section Il. in the build
ing of Manufactures and Liberal Arts,
and is approximately 1900 square feet.
The bin making an appropriation Of
$4,000 90 provide a building for the mu-
nicipaI exhibit at jamestown has passed
the Senate and Is now before the House
Committee on the District OF Columbia
The Jobbers and Shippers Association is
talSpg much interest in the report Of
Ordnance, who has recommended the EN-
pIoyment of about 500 workmen at aver
age wages Of s. d day.
A project has been started for holding
i'm Washington during the spring months
a convention of the secretaries of trade
bodies of the principal cities of the
country.
If sufficient interest is awakened in the
scheme a committee Of arrangements Will
be formed and invitations extended TO the
secretaries Of commercial organizations in
the United States 10 come TO Washington
and organize such a convention. II Will
probably be held I'm May
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
DURAND PRESENTS LETTERS
British Ambassador Retires With
out Any Formality.
james Bryce, the New Diplomat,
Proves Most Acceptable 20 Admin
Observation-Disclosures with Affairs.

Sir Henry Mortimer Durand. the Brit
ish Ambassador, presented his letters of
recall to President Roosevelt yesterday
and in connection with this event con-
drmation was given Of the prediction I'm
The washington Herald that Sir Henry
weuld be succeeded here as the Kings
personal envoy by James Bryce. chief
secretary for ireland IN the British cab
met
The appointment or AIr. Bryce has been
semi-oficialIy announced.
The ceremony Of presenting Sir Henry's
letters Of recall was conducted at the
White House and was an entirely In
formal but very interesting affair. The
British Ambassador and Lady DuraEd,
Whitelaw Reid, the American Ambas-
dor IN London. and Mrs Reid and
Bishop and Mrs. Earl Cranstcn We're the
guests Of the President and Mrs. Roose-
welt. and afterWard the party went 70
the Blue Room where the retiring am
bassador handed the President the docu-
meut announcing his withdrawal
In connection with the selection Il Mr..
Bryce to succeed Sir Henry Durand,
President Roosevelt heard for the first
time a story that Gerald Lowther. men
toned as one of those under considera-
ton for the Washington mission, would
not be appointed because there existed q
personal dislike between the President
and AIR. Lcwther President Roosevelt ex-
pressed surprise when he heard this re-
port and indicated a desire to have #
contradicted.
The administration is highly pleased
over the appointment of Alr. Bryce, and
regards it as a decided compliment 90 the
United States. His interest in America
and the knowledge he showed Of govern
mental institutions in this country in his
book, THE American Commonwealth,
have contributed TO the cordial feeling for
him i'm Washington.
Mr.. Bryce's age, sixty-eight viii prob
ably prevent his participation with the
President I'm the outdoor sports If which
AIr. Roosevelt IS so fond, but they have
a common liking in literary things, and no
doubt is felt that they will become eN-
ceedingly friendly.
The President and n. Jusserand the
French Ambassador. meet frequently 10
talk about the literature Of France, and,
in addition. they are devotees OF tennis
and play together nearly every fine after
noon on the White House court.
Much regret is expressed over the pros
p,ctive departure Of Sir Henry DuTand.
who is popular His devotion 20 horse
back riding. skating. and other forms of
outdoor recreation, and his generally dem
ocratic manner, have served 10 advance
the high opinion held of him.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
CITIZENS URGE MADDEN BILL
District Associations on Record Fa-
VOring the Measure.
Commissioners Also Reported to Be
Favorable to Cheaper Gas and
Universal Transfers.

The bill introduced by Representative
Madden. of Chicago, providing for a uni
versaI transfer system on the street-car
lines in the District is meeting with the
general Endorsement Of the citizens Of the
District Nearly an Of the citizens asso-
Citations have adopted resolutions urging
that such action be taken and the matter
has been made the subject Of frequent
communications 10 the Commissioners.
Engineer Commissioner Blddle is now
preparing data TO DE submitted 10 the
Commissioners relating 20 a report
which they viii submit 10 Congress. re-
garding a similar bin offered by Repre-
sentative Wiley Of New Jersey
no formal statement is ISSUED by tho
Commissioners regarding "a bill relating
TO the District of Columbia until q report
has been requested Of them by Congress
In line with this policy they had DO COM
ment 10 offer upon the bin introduced by
Mr. Madden. though it IS understood that
u. as wei as the bill providing that illu-
minatng gas be furnished at - cents per
] .0JJ feet meets with their approval
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
MEMPHIS OUT OF IT.
No Chance for Establishment of New
Subtreasury There.

SabtEt&HAEN AHSESs
Present indications are that If an adj
ditionaI subtreasury is established IN one
Of the Southern States, IN accordance
with the movement set on foot by
Southern business interests some time
ago, it will be located at either Atlanta
or Birmingham. Unless the Congressional
delegations from the South arrive at
some agreement as TO the city which is TO
be favored, il is assumed that Congress
sional action viii be necessary.
Senator CarmaCk. of Tennessee, with
W. A. Percy and J. L. Warren of Mem
phis, Capt. Patrick Henry. of Arkansas,
and Robert II. Watkins and Robert N.
Gates, of Washington, saw Secretary Of
the Treasury Shaw yesterday, and urged
the claims Of Memphis. The Secretary
asked his callers 70 look over a map OF
the United States with him, and pointed
out TO them that Memphis is too close
to the edge of the Southern territory 10
warrant the establishment of the pro-
posed new subtreasury within its borders.
Commercially, Memphis is al right. but
geographically. il is out Of the running
so far as the subtreasury is concerned,
he told them Furthermore. he gave them
10 understand that Atlanta OF Birmins-
ham probably will be selected. II IL IS de-
cided 10 establish the aubtreasury
At present the only subtreasury in the
South is in New Orleans. Southern busi-
ness interests generally contend that an
other is needed. and Atlanta, Birming-
ham, and Columbia. s c., are regarded
as having the best chances, because OF
their central position.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
SH0PLIFTERS IN COURT.
Storekeepers and Police Are Pleased
Over Arrests.

Frances NJ. NowkIiHg, Mrs. Bertha A
Trimmer. ". A. Trimmer. and Grace
BenJaa.su viii be arraigned in the
Police Court to-day charged with shop
lifting
Miss Nowkling, who refused TO give
her address. when searched at police
headquarters. produced several pairs
Of gloves, handkerchief. four rings
and other jewelry. According TO the
police. she said she took the things
because she had no money 10 pay for
them A quantity Of Christmas goods
was found in the rooms of an apart
ment house on q street where the
Trimmers were arrested. The police
say that they and Miss Benjamin have
been notably successful as shoplifters
Each Of the defendants was held in
81 900 bond for her appearance before
the grand jury
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
AROUSED BY GRAFT
Hitchcock May Sweep Indian
Territory Offices Clean.
FOULKE TELLS OF SCANDALS
Declares Indians Have Been Fleeeed
by Fraudulent Methods Out of
S6,OOO,OOO Worth of Land-PeoPIe
Laugh at the Investigators and
Threaten Their Lives.

According to William Dudley FouIke,
President RoosevelTs special investigator
of the land fraud and graft cases in In
dian Territory. the "grafters" have be
come so bold that they laugh at inves-
tigators and tell them narrowing talnS
OF what has become Of former agents.
One of them was siugged at one time
and disappeared.
Mr. Foulke made his special report to
Secretary Hitchcock, of the Department
OF the Interior, yesterday and it dis
closes the fact that through a netho
Of fraudulent scheduling Of entries more
than 100000 worth Of property, .nclud-
ing townsite lots. has been misappro-
priated.
As d result Of the report, It is under
stood that Secretary Hitchcock is so
aroused over The maIodorous scandal that
there will be a complete reorganization
in the government personnel IN the Terri
tory.
Whether government officials are in
volved is not known. but an official ia
the department made the significant re-
mark yesterday that unfortunately. the
statute of limitations would apply IN
these cases, as the crimes were com.
mitted three years ago"
The Investigation is not al an end by
any means. Marshal l. Mott, attorney
for the Creeks, who have been swindled
with the rest, was in conference with
Secretary Hitchcock, Indian Commissioner
Leupp. and Mr.. Foulke yesterday II the
investigation goes on at once. Mr.. Mott
will be in charge Of IT, as well as the
interests of the Indians.
Tams BiNby, commissioner in charge
Of the Five Civilized Tribes. who was
summoned To Washington some time ago.
put in his appearance yesterday He
VIII be given an opportunity TO explain
certain transactions that were brought to
the attention of Mr. Hitchcock by Mr.
Foulke- There is said 10 be reason TO
believe that Mr.. Bixby viii soon resign
his official place.
II is also understood 10 be the inten-
ton Of Secretary Hitchcock to adhere to
his order Withdrawing for forestry pur-
poses 100000 acres OF land belong
ing to the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian
Territory. This was the matter the Sec
rotary was called upon 20 explain be-
fore the Senate Indian Committee, il be-
ing cOntended that he exceeded his legal
authority. AR. Hitchcock takes the po-
sitiou that unless the Investigation re-
veals THAT he acted without authority he
viii stand pat
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
FREE FROM SCHOOL
Children Celebrate on APP
prOach of Holidays.
MANY ENTERTAINMENTS HELD
All Are Imbued with the Spirit of n
Happy season at HOme-TeaeheFs
Donations Made to the POor-The
Audiences Were Large.

When the children Of the public schools
romped toward their homes yesterday
afternoon at o'clock they were happy
vacation The Christmas holidays began
yesterday. and viii continue until Janu-
airy , Every school building in the city
rang with repeated good wishes TO the
teachers from the unrestrained pupils
and even the pedagogues themselves We're
imbued with the Christmas spirit and
Joined the most unruly Of their charges in
the afternoons festivities
Entertainments appropriate TO the
Christmas season were given in every
school in the city. Proud parents and
principals. nervous frst-grade teachers,
and children in Sunday attire filled the
school halls and listened 10 the inter-
esting programmes that had been care
fully arranged.
Pupils Are Generous.
A feature Of the celebrations in the
schools this year was the generosity
which characterized the donations to the
poor Of the city. The sums realized in
every building. with few exceptions. have
exceeded that given In other years.
At the Franklin building, Supt. Chan
cellor's Office building an elaborate
programme was prepared by Charles
X. Finckel. and was given i'm the large
assembly hall The entire school build
ing was alive with great sprays of mis-
tletoe and massive punches OF holly; each
room showed the efforts Of its supervisor
in attempting TO make it especially Christ
mas-Hke Dr. Chancellor presided at the
entertainment. Among those who took
part were. Aimee Turin, Mary Byers
Ross Chamberlain Penna Nesbitt, Allan
Harrison, George Norris. Miss Alys Bent
ley. G. Johnson. VI. Robertson June Dun
nington. Willard Brown. and RoIfe Britt
At the Dennison School. besides an in
teresung programme. in which every
grade was represented. an exhibition Of
drawings attracted attention More than
two hundred pictures, the work Of the
pupils Of the school. were exhibited in
one of the larger rooms.
Attentive audiences witnessed the en-
tertainments At the Abbott. Gales, and
Pope schools. where especial preparations
had been made 20 celebrate the season.
At the Edmonds building. which the gifts
recently made by Mrs Edmonds have
served to beautify. an expression Of
thanks was given her. and an elaborate
programme was rendered.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
CALL FIGURES WRONG
Railways Charge Casualty
Statistics Are Misleading.
COMMISSION WILL REFUTE
Compilations Are Made from sworn
Statements Furnished by the Roads
tor of Railway misunderstanding
MOseIey Photographs Statements.

Several Western railways are making
an attack on Secretary MOseley. of the
Interstate Commerce Commission, be-
cause OF the statistics Of casualties on
railways in the United States which are
published periodically by that body.
The contention Of the railways is that
Mr.. Moseley as an official Of the commits
sion, has 50 manipulated the figures in
question as 70 make it appear that the
number Of accidents. fatal and otherwise,
IN this country is much larger than is
actually the case, and that, ia couse-
quence, the United States is seen at de-
cided disadvantage. in comparison with
Great Britain and other countries. where
there are fewer cases Of deaths and in
juries resulting from wrecks and from
the general operation Of railways.
Mr.. Moseley is not at ali disturbed By
the remarkable charges brought against
him, which he is in a position 10 com
pletely refute. II happens that the Inter
state Commerce Commission does not
compile the casualty statistics in its own
office. although 1t is responsible for them,
and they are assumed to be approx
mateiy correct. The figures are not even
collected by Mr.. Moseley or any OF the
other officials Of the commission. but by
the editor OF the Railway Age who is
specially employed by the commission for
that purpose
This man complies the statistics pub
lished by the commission from sworn
statements furnished him by the railroads
themselves The sworn statements on
which the statistics now under fire are
based are in the hands Of Secretary Nose
ley. and be is having them photographed
They viii naturally tend 20 the confusion
Of the railways which are responsible for
the charge Of manipulation. as they win
show that in the last analysis the sta
tistics complained Of are really furnished
by the railroads themselvss-s0me by the
very roads which have entered complaint
Weil-informed persons who have dis
cussed the matter point out that, obvi-
ously, there IS a way by which the rail-
roads may make a better showing as 90
casualties ia the commission reports. but
that that way is not the one some of them
have adopted e., attempting 10 dis
credit the commissions figures II rail-
way managers On Che United States VIII
only provide the same safeguards against
accidents that are provided by railways
in England and other countries where
deaths on the rail are comparatively few,
10 is suggested. the appalling statistics
which are presented by the commission
and by the railway journals viii be
changed Tn such a way as to remove at
least a part of the stigma they have east
on the United States i1 the past Even
the most stringent legislation viii fan 20
be- fully effective 1t is asserted, unless the
railways show a disposition TO do their
part.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-22
NO MAIL FOR SANTA CLAUS.
Department VIII Not Deliver Isis
Letters This Year.

"Iriss Kringie" win not get the letters
addressed TO him which are annually
dropped by the thousands IN the letter
boxes Of the country Requests to post
masters from various philanthropic per
sons and associations to have letters so
addressed delivered to them resulted IN the
issuance Of an official statement by the
Postmaster General yesterday.
Although it has been recognized that
much good might come 70 needed ones
through the granting Of the requests, the
department declares that Il must adhere
TO its decision Of three years ago. 1t was
then decided that the granting Of au-
thority 90 postmasters 10 open all such
letters would present temptation and op-
p0Ttunity for serious abuses. The de-
partment held that II such permission
were granted il would be difficult for IL
TO draw the line where benevolence ends
and cOmmercialsm begins.
The most serious objection is that such
a practice would violate the principle OF
the sanctity Of the seal" and that the
department would continually be open
to serious suspicion