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The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
STIRS ARMY CIRCLES
Report of the kOehler Court
martial Made Public.
CRITICISM is FREELY MADE
Military Men in Island Possessions
Take Sides Against Maj. Gen. wood.
Theory that "INinE Can Do No
Wrong" Is FIerceIy Attacked by
the Manila American.


4 Special to The Washington Herald
Kansas City. No. Dec. I.-Private let
ters and newspapers received at Fort
/ Leavenworth relative to the court-martial
OF Capt Lewis NJ. Koehler. of the Fourth
Cavalry, for alleged disrespect TO his su-
perior officer, Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood.
| tell Of constant sensational disclosures
that have greatly stirred military circles
in the Philippines.
The report of the court-martiaI. pub
Hshed Ia the Manila American, shows
that Maj. Gen. Jesse NJ. Lee and other
high officers have come forward 10 aid
Capt. Koehler in his defense against Gen.
Wood
The report charges that President
Roosevelt furnished Gen. Wood with the
letter that was used by the complainant
Gen. Wood, as evidence before the court.
The letter was a private one, written
by d. r. Anthony, jr., brother-in-law
Of Capt. Koehler, TO President Roosevelt,
asking, in substance. that Capt Koehler
be accorded fair treatment, and calling
attention to the fact that the Leaven-
worth Times had always been a strong
supporter Of President Roosevelt. It
complained that Capt Koehler had not
received just and fair treatment in the
| first court-martial trial at the instance
of Maj. Scott
The Manila Ameri-,ln says. in com
menting on the trial:
Whether the defendant is acquitted or
not by the court. the army will be bet
ter for the airing that certain conditions
in army administration viii receive. The
authorities of rank in the army have in
| jected many abuses by their unreason-
/ ableness, and the principle that the king
can do no wrong IS worn threadbare.
Many an officer has eaten his heart out.
quietly chafng under injustice from a
| superior officer. not only humiliating to
| his manhood, but In conflict with a high
sense of duty and honor
why should over 300 officers sit quietly
by without protest while an officer of
PeTshing's caliber. whose career in Min
danao entailed as much, if not more.
scandal than It effected to honorable serv-
ice, be jumped over their heads?"
Whatever the findings are in this case
they Will have to be reviewed by the
Secretary of War. They will reach
Washington about January /
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
CROWDS SEE CARDINAL LEAVE
Archbishop Quitting Palace Occa-
sions Loyal Demonstration.
Venerable PreIate of Paris Takes In
Conducted without Disorder.

Paris. Dec. f.-There was an impressive
scene today when the venerable Cardinal
Archbishop of Paris forsook, under COM
pulsion, the archepiscopaI palace to take
up his domicile in the home of a distin-
guished parishioner, Deputy Denys Co
chin, at So Rue de BabyIone.
His departure was an expulsion only in
the sense that orderly obedience to the
law of the land may be termed expulsion,
when one under the law is obliged to quit
any premises.
The greatest consideration was shown
by the public authorities not only for the
aged priest OF the church himself and
his encourage. but for the susceptibilities
of Catholics generally, who turned out in
hundreds 10 manifest devotion to him and
loyalty to their religion.
Demonstrative Catholics hastened to in.
scribe their names at the palace as IN
tending to form an honorary escort foI
the cardinal Before noon they begar
to gather at the palace. Their presence
attracted a curious crowd outside the
gates and In the neighboring streets
There were hundreds altogether, but there
were no such numbers as are attracted
by an important political meeting in New
York
The police, mounted and on foot, were
massed IN the immediate neighborhood
and on the Boulevard des Invalides
around the corner, but scarcely q police
man could be seen near the palace. The
crowds were evidently composed entirely
of the faithful.
Cardinal Richard blessed all the faith
ful as he left the palace, and again or
entering his new home. Mgr. Annette
blessed them before and after the ser
vices in St Francis Xavier's Church
near by, following the cardinals entry
into NJ. COchin's house
It was only after this service that any
thing like trouble presented itself. The
crowd wanted to detach the horses from
Mgr. Amette's carriage and draw Il
themselves when he left the church. The
police prevented this and Mgr, Amett,
drove off toward his own home at trot
The crowd. still anxious 10 show theII
sympathy, attempted TO bar his way, but
the police kept the street clear. Five mer
who cried out against Prime Minister
CIemeneeau were arrested 1t is not ex-
pected that these prisoners viii be held
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
CAPT. COLE CHARGES THREATS
Says Witnesses We're BuIIdozed
Pleads Statute of Limitation.

Manila. Dec 1.-THE trial of Capt.
Frederick W. Cole. Of the Quartermaster's 8
Department commenced to-day His
counsel pleaded the statute of limitations.
which plea was formally waived Octo-
ber L.
The waiver Is now withdrawn because,
counsel allege. Subsequent; events have
developed tending Co prove that the prose
cuti0n is based on evidence obtained By
threats and intimidation, and by giving
employment or offers of employment. and
by money and promises Of immunity from
the inspector generals Lieut. Col Wood
10 empioye and ex-empIoyes Of the mill
tary authorities, which indicates discrim-
ination. and that the prosecution is max
ing "a scapegoat Of Capt. Cole for the
irregularities in the matter Of furniture
supplied by the Quartermaster shops
They VIII submit afidayits in support OF
the charge that threats were used.
Capt. Coles record chest was seized the
day after his arrival in Manila, and has
not yet been returned, despite demands
upon Gen. Wood. Hence. Capt-Cole de-
Clares he is constrained To take every
legal safeguard and 10 withdraw his
waiver of the plea Of the statute Of linz
itation. The case promises to develop a
big fight
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
BANQUET TO TARIFF BODY.
Ambassador Tower PreSides at Ber-
lin Gathering

Berlin, Dec. T7.-There was a brilliant
company present tonight at ! banquet
given here by the American Association
Of Commerce in honor Of the American
tariff commission. Ambassador Tower
presided. He said that the result of the
commissions labOTs will be just, honor
able, and satisfactory to both the United
States and Germany.
DR.. Won Koerner, head Of the financial
section Of the ministry Of foreign affairs,
eulogized President Roosevelt. He said
that nobody better deserved the Nobel
prize.
Or. North, on behalf Of the commission,
made a humorous speech. causing laugh
ter with the statement: You can tell an
American anywhere, but you can't tell
him much"
Everything showed the most cordial
relations between American and German
commercial circles.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
BAILEY ARMED FOR TROUBLE.
Forced to Draw Revolver to Ward
on Attack at Temple, Tex.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 17--Fearing
assassination from desperate political en-
.emies, Senator Joseph ". Bailey is carry
ing d revolver during the campaign for
the Senate.
Senator Bailey says he was forced to
draw his revolver last Saturday at Tenn
pie where he made "a bitter attack on
his enemies. Two men advanced toward
him in "A threatening manner, but he drew
his revolver before either acted. The in
cident passed.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
FOR SUPERINTENDENT GAS
Also Universal Street Car Transfer
System in District.
Representative Madden Hopes to Se-
cure Passage of Both Measures Be
fore short Session Closes.

Representative Madden, OF Illinois. is the
Importance 10 the District of Columbia,
which he proposes TO push vigorously, with
the hope Of securing their enactment into
law before the present short session comes
to an end
The first measure he proposes is to re-
duce the price of Illuminating gas to con-
sumers in the District Of Columbia TO %
cents per thousand feet. He sees no valid
reason why the people here should pay
more, and anticipates no opposition 10
the reduction. save on the part ef- those
directly interested in the gas company.
He has discussed the matter with Repre-
sentatives and Senators and finds them
In full sympathy with the proposition.
Figures will be produced to prove beyond
a question of doubt that 75-cent gas can
be furnished at a good profit.
The other bill which Mr.. Madden pro-
poses to push is one providing for uni
versal street car transfers and ail-night
service on all the lines. He would have
the cars run at intervals of five minutes
or less from a. m. to 1 a. m, and at
intervals of half an hour from / a. m. to
6 a. IN. This measure, ike that for
cheaper gas. is expected TO receive good
support in both the House and the Sen
ate. In the matter of schedule II would
not affect the Capital Traction, save on
It's suburban lines, The universal trans
fer system, however, will doubtless be Op-
posed by both Of the companies. Mem
bers of Congress who use the Connect
cut avenue lines of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company, in COM
mon with citizens. find much to complain
OF in the matter of schedules and the
lack of proper accommodation at certain
hours OF the day.
Representative Madden has cOmmuni-
Gated with the District Commissioners
with reference TO both measures.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
PERJURED IMMIGRANTS FINED
One Was Policeman I'm New York
and other Wants Federal Job.

New York. Dec. I7-After pleading guilty
20 swearing falsely in the procuring OF
naturalization papers, Thomas Bierne,
who was appointed a policeman in this
city in October last year, was to-day
sentenced by Judge Thomas. IN the Cir
cult Court, TO pay d fine of $50 or be
committed to Jail until the fine is paid.
Bierne took out full papers In the
spring OF 1906, testifying that he had ar
rived in this country IN I90l, when he
was under the age OF eighteen years. In
vestigatiOn showed that he did not arrive
in this country until the summer of 1904.
Joseph Rojdy. plumber, who was the
witness for Bierne at the time the papers
were secured was fined 500.
Thomas Broddy. whose name is on
the civil service list for position in the
custom house, was fined $3.50 for swearing
that he came here in 1888, under the age
OF eight IN years, whereas il was proved
he was twenty years old when he arrived
here in 1902
Thomas Murray. who was Broddy's wit
ness at the time. was fined $500
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
KAISER DENIES HE SWORE.
Semi-ofiiciaI Reputation of Use of
Profanity by wilhelm.

Berlin, Dec. T.-It is already beginning
TO be clear that the coming election cam
paign viii resolve itself into a pitched
battle between the Blacks 0he Centrists)
the Reds Social Democrats. and all the
other parties combined
The National Liberals will fight on the
government side, but on the other hand,
the National Liberal electorate will GER
tainly largely join the Socialist Demo
cratic camp. At present, however, only
the creaking of the electioneering ma
chinery can be heard. As yet It has not
got anything like into working order.
As was TO be expected, the alleged tele-
gram from the Kaiser to the chancellor,
saying. in reference to the Centrists. that
he would BLOW the whole gang to hell, %
is semi-Of1cially declared to be a pure
invention.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
LOCAL.

1-Seventy-fve-cent Gas Favored.
2-Cabinet Changes Are Formally Made
2-Mattox is Blamed for Southern Wreck.
2-Zen Loses Fight for Bay Shore Termi-
nal Road
PARKER Children to Have Merry Xmas.
2-New Phase In Bradley Case.
3-Standard Oil Given LOophole.
Would Reduce Tax on Bank
Earnings
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
IDENTIFY CHARRED BODY.
Corpse Found In Barrel May Be
Mrs. John Martha.

Freeland, Pa, Dec. T7.-It is believed
that the young woman whose body was
found in barrel on the mountain near
Ebervale yesterday is Mrs. John Martha
who disappeared from her home in Jeddo
a month ago.
Domestic affairs were strained. The
husband on more than one occasion is
alleged TO have locked the woman In
the house to prevent her appearing on
the street.
After one Of these inprisonments Mrs.
Martha escaped and returned TO Freeland
to live. Her husband induced her TO re-
turn TO him and his children. He was
arrested on suspicion tonight and taken
TO the local jail to await the action OF
the authorities
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
CLAIMS HE IS MISSING CASHIER
Asylum Inmate, Found Sane, Says He
Is kimmeII, of Arkansas City.

White Plains, n. Y. Dec. H.-AndTeW
J. White, an inmate OF the Mattewan IN
sane Asylum, and who claims he IS none
other than George a. Kimmen, a cashier
or Arkansas City. who has been missing
for ten years. was declared sane by a
jury in the Supreme Court at White
Plains to-day. He had been in Mattewan
eighteen months.
legally declared sane he viii proceed TO
prove that his right name is Kimmel, al
though a jury in Missouri declared Kim
nell dead seven years ago, when it
granted a judgment on an insurance
policy on the life of kimmeH. Policies
covering S20,GO0 on the life OF KimmeH are
sim involved in a legal battle
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO ACTIVE.
Tourists Hasten to Crater CT KIIauea
Where Lava Cones Appear.

Honolulu. Dec. IZ-Wircless reports
from the Island Of Hawaii say that the
crater of Kilauea is in greater activity
than usual. Three cones have been
thrown Up in lava lake TO a height of
80 feet The glare AT night can be seen
for many miles
This is the first time for nearly three
years that the crater has been active.
and tourists are rushing to the place In
large numbers.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18

Kingston, Jamaica. Dee 1.-THE big
neutrality-suspicious. excursion liner. PTin-
zessin Victoria Luise which is on the
rocks near the Port Royal lighthouse, at
the mouth or the harbor. is reported
pounding violently in the heavy seas to-
night, and it is feared by experienced
watermen here that she viii prove a
total loss. Nearly ali Of the passengers
have been landed in safety, although
there was wild panic on board following
the accident.
Following the early excitement In which
Capt Bruinswig did everything possible
10 reassure his charges, the captain went
into his cabin and shot himself through
the head. death ensuing almost instantly.
His second in command, Chief Officer
Stuart, Immediately assumed charge of
the vessel, and work Of transferring the
passengers 10 shore in small boats was
begun. The landing was made, the boats
riding the surf easily. and all of the
passengers were safely landed and con-
veycd in busses to the hotels, where they
are safe tonight
German Cruiser TO Rescue.
The German cruiser Bremen has a line
30 the stranded steamer, and is keeping
steady pull on it in order to keep the
PTinZessin Victoria Luise from pounding
herself TO pieces.
The captain is supposed to have been
temporarily insane when he shot him
self Never having had an accident be-
fore, il is declared by his friends that
the strain upon him was too much for
him to bear
The Prinzessin Victoria Luise was
launched at Hamburg in 1860, and was
christeRed by the Countess Won Walder-
see wife CI The famous field marshal Of
the German army. The ship is of 441g
gross tons, 500 feet long, 47 feet wide, and
p feet deep.
She was designed and built as IA
cruising yacht All her appointments are
after the most approved modern plans.
and she has on board many innovations,
several Of which were suggested by EN-
per0r William. She has been utilized in
the excursion business entirely. The
YACHT cuf.Ed liTsj-cI5ss passengers only.
limited in number, and never carried
mails or cargo.
II was when the vessel was rounding
Port Royal last night after leaving Kings
ton for the voyage. Most Of the passen-
gers We're below. and many had retired,
while dozens who had not turned in were
in their state rooms.
Passengers In Panic.
The ship struck with a grinding crash.
followed almost instantly by a reverse
scraping sensation, as she slid partly of
the reef. Panic seized the passengers so
swiftly that few Of those who were un-
dressed stopped for more than a single
wrap apiece before plunging toward the
decks.
Being built like a yacht, the vessel had
plenty of room below decks, even for the
rush. in which practically all the pas
gengeTs tolueC.
As the vesAeI ground about on the rocks
the men and women, clustered about on
the decks were driven frantic, and it
was necessary for the officers and crew
10 go 10 extremes to bring them TO their
senses
However. before the first surf boat
reached the steamer order had been
brought out of confusion and the work
OF landing the passengers and their hand
baggage was quickly over. None was
hurt in any way, and but few suffered
from exposure.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
DEATH THREAT FOR ROGERS.
Man Caught in st. Paul Squeeze De-
cIareS He VIII XIII Ffuaucter.

cldEcA lie VIII AllA ElmanC1eT.
New York, Dec. 17.-H II. Rogers, OF
the Standard oil Company. and prom
inently identified with the Amalgamated
Copper Company, the Chicago, Milwaukee
and ST. Paul, and other enterprises in
which the Standard Oil financiers are aG-
lively and prominently interested. re-
eeived on Sunday a letter in which the
writer threatened TO take his life From
Mr.. Rogers it was learned tonight that a
letter, written apparently by the same
man, was sent to Police Commissioner
Bingham, in which the threat against the
Standard oil mans life was repeated. One
or two other letters containing similar
announcements Of the writer's intention
were sent 10 other persons.
The commissioner. when he received the
missive called up Mr. Rogers over the
telephone and told him Of IT, One Of the
letters threatened to blow Air. Rogers ito
hell AIr- Rogers was not greatly fright
ened over the contents of the missives.
but his Offices at 20 Broadway were guard
ed to-day by detectives.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
CONSUL STEINHART RESIGNS.
American Representative at Havana
to Work for Speyer q Co.

Frank Steinhart, the American consul
general in Havana. is to retire from the
consular service soon and will become a
representative probably in Cuba, Of Spey-
er & Co.. Of New York
Mr.. Steinhart has been asked by Gov.
Magoon, head OF the provisional govern
ment in Cuba, to retain his post for the
present, and the retirement will probably
not take place until after the first of the
year
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
Higgins Gets Patrick Appeal.

Albany, n. Y. Dec. T-Gov. Hig-
gins tonight admitted that he had re-
ceived during his absence the past week
an application from Albert T. Patrick,
now In the death house at Sing Sing for
the murder Of the aged millionaire. w
NJ Rice, asking for executive clemency.
The governor declined to make the letter
public at this time.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18

Washington and New York, via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Patrons of the Balti-
more and Ohio to New York will appre-
ciate the later departure of the midnight
train from New York OAberty street at
1:30 a. NJ. Twenty-third street 1I:50 D. M
making It possible to enjoy an unbroken
evenings entertainment before taking
train. Sleepers. however, are ready for
occupancy at Jersey City, 10 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
LTillman Defends States Rights.
1-Army Methods in Philippines Hit.
Liner on Rocks, Captain a Suicide
Ambassador Aoki Denies Unfriendli-
ness.
Letter Threatens II. H Rogers With
Death
S-Funeral of Bywater Held.
u-Gen John NJ Hood is Dead.
13-Insurance Election Ends To-day.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
LINER ON ROCKS,
CAPTAIN ENDS LIFE
PrinzeSsin Victoria Luise Is
Wrecked Off Jamaica.
PASSENGERS IN A PANIC
All Are Landed in Safety and
Sent to Hotels.

The HnmbuFE-Amerfcnn Excursion
Steamship FOunderinE in Rolling
sens-Vessel Strikes Heavily and
Terror Seizes Those AbOard-Surf
Boats Soon Take on Terrified Pas
sengers-GeFman Cruiser to Rescue
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
CONGRESSIONAL.

@Revision of Navy Promotions Recon-
mended.
9-Panama Canal Message.
l0-Taft Tells Of Intervention in Cuba.
10-President Urges Changes in Land
Laws
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18

Sleeping car for midnight train to New
York is placed ready for occupancy at
Washington station, New Jersey avenue
and street, 10 p. m. Bear in mind the
new later departure of midnight train
from New York. Liberty street. at IN
a m Leaves TWenty-third street II 10 \
m, but sleepers ready for occupancy al
Jersey City at 10 p. N.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Colum-
bia-Cloudy and colder to-day;
tomorrow fair and cold; fresh
northwesterly winds.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
wnmnn sunrnEists &c..

London, Dec. 1S.-A number of
woman suffragists invaded the House
of Commons last night Before the
police could recover from their sur
prise, one OF the women gained the
bench and began making a speech. The
sunragists were elected. however;
eleven of their number were arrested.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
GROCER IS UNDER ARREST.
New Yorker Is First Prisoner for
Pure-fOOd LAW Violation.

Pure-fOOd Law Violation.
New York, Dec 1.-THE first prisoner
for violation of the provisions II the pure
food law was arrested to-day aud taken
before United States Commissioner Shield.
The prisoner, James T, Walker, owned
a grocery store at 303 West 12Sth street.
and is charged with having sold beef ex-
tract, using label alleged to be q coun-
terfeit of the. governments label placed
on cans containing such goods
Walker pleaded not guilty and was held
in $500 bail for examination tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18
JAPAN OWES DEBT
TO UNITED STATES
Baron AOkiTelIs of Gratitude
of People Of Empire.
FEELING Is FRIENDLY
Unity Of Interests Is Tie That
Binds Two Countries.

In His First Public Utterance, AM
bassadOr VOuches for Sentiment Of
His NatiOn-Says japanese Mastery
of Pacific Il Ridiculous and That
His Government Is Pledged TO Keen
the Markets Open to the World.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18

department of Union Trust Co., f4l4 F st
Interest on all accounts. Subject to check.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18

A IN Carte Lunch Served Daily
at EekSteins from y to 2. l412 N. Y ava
The Washington herald., 1906-12-18

A Nice Present for Your Wife
An Ofte Radiator. Open evenings. Dem-
onstrations. SOC 9th ST NV.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-10-29
May SELL MINERAL
government land

At the request OF Land Commissioner
Pratt an opinion has been rendered by
the Attorney Generals Department rel
alive to the sale Of mineral lands. The
question was us to whether the Icser
walton formerly contained In patents
to public lands excepting and reserving
10 the Hawaiian government all min
oral and metallic mines OF every descrip.
ton. was made In compliance with any
law and II 80 whether the law In lues.
ton had been repealed. Also whether
there Is any law now In force which
prohibits the sale Of mineral land IN
this Territory.
lhe opinion written by Deputy At
torney General MilvertOn states that
the law reserying mines TO the govern.
ment has been repealed also that as fui
as can be ascertained there IL no law
prohibiting the sale Of mineral lands
~ the Territory. The public lands ara
divided by the law into agricultural.
pastoral. agricultural pastoral. forest
Dnd waste lands. the last being t.
scribed as LAND not included In tho
other classes" Therefore, the opinion
says that lin view of the fact that the
, land act was undoubtedly passed for
The purpose Of encouraging agriculture
ana the settlement of the public domain
| II Is a matter of some doubt whether
land valuable oaly for mineral purposes
and having no agricultural value Ot
any kind comes within the spirit of tho
Land Act, II II does II would OF ne-
eessity come within the classification VI
waste land referred to-"
| summing up the opinion says:
while do not fnd any law which
either expressly or by necessary lmpl.
cation permits you to dispose at min.
eral land In the Territory, yet, there
belng no prohibition OF such disposal
think II would be safe Ia advise you
that sale hy you NJ tract ~ land nj
q mineral character, as distinguished
from agricultural land, would prob
ably be- held valid %