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The Washington times., 1906-12-12
YALE MEN MEET,
OFFICERS ELECETD

Secretary Metcalf. of the Department
Of Commerce and Labor. was yesterday
elected president of the Yale Alumni
Association OF Washington. at the an
nual meeting OF the society, held in the
Ebbitt House.
The other officers elected were: First
vice president a. A. Adee. Assistant
Secretary of State: second vice presi-
dent, F. /. Allen. Commissioner OF
Patents; secretary. G.. X. McLanahan;
treasurer W. w. Parker; historian, q.
@. Lincoln; executive committee. Capt
4. A Pratt. John Ball Osborne. Morris
Sheppard, J. IL. Stauffer. and r. f..
Hume.
The Washington times., 1906-12-12

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-'Bobby' Wal
thOur. who is teamed with Johnny"
Bedell. in the six-day bicycle race at
Square Garden. in another
The Washington times., 1906-12-12
WHITE NOMINATED
FOR FRENCH POST

The following nominations were sent
IN to the Senate today:
To be ambassadors:
Henry White. of Rhode Island, to
France; Lloyd c. GTiscom, of Pennsyl-
vania, to Italy; John W Riddle, OF
Minnesota. TO Russia; Irving 3. Dudley,
of Colorado to Brazil.
To be minister:
Leslie Combs. of kentucky. to Peru.
The Washington times., 1906-12-12
NALTHOUR GOES
MILE A MINUTE
TO REGAIN LAP
Spectators Stirred to
Frenzyas Racers Speed
Around the Track.
Score at ] O'clock

Niles.
Root and Folger. 1,122
DOwney and Moran.
Vanderstuyft and StoI.....1,122
Macdonald and Coffey......1,122
Breton and Vanoni.
Samuelson and HoIlister. ..I,122
Netting and Logan.
Hopper and Downing ....1,122
Rutt and MacFrand.
Calvin and Wiley.........1,122
Pye and Clark...-....-.....1,12
Georget and Georget.......1.l22
Nalthour and Bedeu......1,121-9
Record made by Miller and Wal
ter in 1899. 1908 miles, 9 laps.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
POLICE PENSIONS
ARE DENIED

The Police Commissioners. sitting
last night as a pension board. dis
missed the applications of twenty-five
members of the department who were
cited TO appear and give reasons why
they should be placed on the retired
pension list The action was taken in
pursuance OF an opinion received from
City and County Attorney Burke. who
holds that pensions cannot be granted
10 policemen unless they have been dis
abled while on duty until they have
been twenty-five years IN the depart
ment and are IS years Of age
Eight Of the applicants who had eta
tons from the board had been dis
abled in the performance Of duty They
were told to- make new applications
and appear before the board at its next
meeting. which IS scheduled for the
first Monday in January
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
POPE MUCH AFFECTED
Cardinals Abandonment of Palace At
fects Holy See Deeply

ROME. Dec 1.-THE Pope was ex-
ceedingly distressed this evening 10
/ hear the particulars OF the abandon
ment Of the Archbishops house in Paris
by Cardinal Richard. He qualified il
as the most pitiful incident of his pom
tificate. and said that the noble. digni-
fed and pious attitude maintained by
Cardinal Richard today assuredly
would have q salutary influence and
bring advantage TO the cause Of the
church.
Vatican authorities deny emphatically
that they purpose 10 conduct reprisals
against the French protectorates in the
Holy Land or elsewhere, and the Vail
cans intention to deal with memorable
severity with every clergyman who
does not follow the papal instructions
has been reiterated.
Commenting on the report that Mgr.
La Croix, Bishop OF Tarentaise, had
made or had permitted 20 be made the
declaration in accordance with the cir
cular issued by N BRAND. the French
Minister OF Public Instruction. and had
formed an association for worship in
accordance with the law of separation
high Vatican authority said today:
IF this news is true, then Mgr La
Croix is the first prelate TO transgress
He viii be repudiated by the Holy See
as well as by his colleagues in the
French Episcopate, who, with their
clergymen. have given such an ex-
ample OF Catholic discipline as to
arouse the admiration of even the enc
mics of the church, and which is de-
serving of the warmest and highest
praise"
Officials of the Vatican continue TO
deny that the Spanish Embassador 10
France. Fernando de Leon Castillo
was approached and requested 10 as
sumo the protection of the interests OF
the Vatican at Paris without the Gov
eminent at Madrid being first informed.
In another quarter the assertion was
made tonight that the Vatican was en-
barrassed in finding a Catholic power
TO act for il in this matter
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
SAYS JAPAN DOES
NOT WANT WAR
Mikado's Envoy to United
States Declares Empire
Is Grateful to America
FRIENDSHIP Is TOLD

NEW YORK. Dec 17--A<ter review
ing the anicabie relations long exist
ing between the United states and ia
pan, Niscount Aol1i. the japanese En-
bassacor- tonight declared that his
people were fully alive 20 the magni-
tude Of Japan's obligations TO this
country. the memory Of which would
be lasting monument OF the cordial
tions. Eastern Asia. he said, was
large enough for the commerce of all
nations. and the dream OF the pessirnist
who saw the phantom Of a struggle
between the United States and Japan
for the supremacy of the Pacific was
too ridiculous TO be made the subject
Of serious thought
Embassadoz Aoki was the guest of
honor at the dinner of the American
Asiatic Association held at the Wal
dorf-Astoria Hotel He said, in part:
The people of Japan are fully alive
TO the magnitude OF the everlasting
service which has been rendered by
the people OF this country in the cause
OF Japan. and the memory OF that sup
port literally given viii continue TO
be a living monument of the cordial
friendship which cements the two ma
tions. It IS therefore safe 10 say that
so long as the moral character of the
two peoples does not change the com
mercial activities OF the two peoples
viii be characterized by that sense
Of fairness, which is. after all. the best
guarantee OF peace in the intercourse
Of nations. no less than il the inter
course OF Individuals"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
POLO SKATING CONTESTS

SANTA ROSA Dec. 1.-THE polo
skating teams OF Santa Rosa, Stockton.
san Jose. Petslums- Vallejo and San
Francisco have organized q league and
VII play q series OF three games each
Tor the championship The first series
n three games viii take place between
san Francisco and Vallejo IN the me-
tropoIis On December p 10 p inclu-
slve: at the same place on Deem Der
IS three games viii be played on the
single day between Stockton and San
Francisco, and on December % Santa
q oss and San Francisco VIII play three
games n the metropolis On these two
latter dates there viii be morning. aft
ernoon and evening games. AT Santa
Rosa on December % and %, with an
afternoon and evening game on the
18th. the Stockton and Santa Rosa
teams viii play their series OF three
games. and the final series viii be
PLAYED al Stockton between the Santa
Rosa and Stockton teams on December
81 and January !. with two games on
the last date
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
TOURS WORLD To
FIND PARASITE

George compere. the noted entomolo-
gist. after worldwide search has
found the parasites OF the red and pur-
pie scales 70 destroy which By funiga-
ton the citrus growers OF the State are
now spending more than s250.oe0 annu-
ally. He returned yesterday on the
liner Nippon Maru with few thousand
tiny flies that he found in China al the
home OF the red and purple scales.
These flies are internal parasites. and
from them Compere expects 10 breed
enough 70 rid the citrus belt OF the
harmful scales
He also brought with him collection
OF ferociouS aphis-eating ladybirds for
distribution in California orchards.
Compere left New York March ! Of
this year in search OF the parasite Of
the red and purple scales He visited
France, Spain. Algiers, Italy, Australia.
China. Ceylon. India and Japan He
found the parasites in the Canton re-
gion in China
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
JAIL 4 CLAIRVOYANT
FOR POISON PLOT
Chicago Fortune-Teller Is
Charged With Killing Two
Members Of Nzral Family
BODIES ARE EXHUMED

CHICAGO. Dec 17-Poison was re-
sponsibie for the death OF at least two
members % the Vzrai family. six Of
whom died within a few months OF
each other IN the last year Herman
Biliik. a fortune teller IS now IN jail
OF a charge Of having administered
poison to the family. so that the mother
OF the dead children could collect the
insurance money
Mrs Nz-ai was found dead in her
home TWO weeks ago. a few hours az
ter an investigator into the cause Of
the death Of the other members Of the
family was begun At first II was be-
lieved sire committed suicide. but the
police are OF the opinion that the same
agency that caused the death OF the
children was responsible for her de-
mise.
Positive evidence Of the presence OF
poison in the internal organs OF Ella
and Mary. two OF the daughters OF Mrs
KzraI whose bodies were exhumed last
week was discovered today by Walter
II HaInes Of the Rush Medical College
and Dr. Lewke Of the Coroner's stan.
Arsenic was found II the liver and
stomach OF both victims IN sufficient
quantities 10 cause death The bodies
OF the other members OF the family viii
be exhumed and an examination made
for traces OF poison
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
BANK SHORTAGE IS
NEARLY MILLION

PITTSBURG. Dec. lin the infor-
nation made BY National Bank Exam
liner John 3. Cunningham against Cash
ier J. 3 F Rinehart Of the Farmers
and Drovers National Bank OF Waynes-
burg. Pa. whoch was closed by order
OF the Comptroller OF the Currency last
Wednesday. discrepancies amounting 10
$3.50. eco are alleged
II IS stated that Cashier Rinehart
viii surrender 70 the Government au-
thorities today.
United States District Attorney John
" Dunkle said that because of his in
vestgation into the affairs OF the
Farmers and Drovers' National Bank
OF Waynesburg. Pa, he had asked the
Department OF Justice al Washington,
.. c. Tor assistance in the invesuga-
ton Of the cause Of the banks failure.
Dunkle said that the assistance was
necessary before he could proceed with
the charges made yesterday and in
6Ecate6 that other arrests might follow
WAYNESBURG, Pa, Dec I7-Wlth
the closing OF the Farmers and
Drovers' National Bank last Wednes-
day. the arrest Al Pittsburg today OF
Cashier J. F. e Rinehart- charged with
making false reports 10 the Comp
trolier Of the Currency, and the dis
covery Of an alleged discrepancy
amounting 10 $3.50 0e0. business IN this
CITY = almost at standstill Many
merchants sold scarcely dollars
worth q goods today and some con-
tevpIated closing their stores until the
Bslk difficulty has been adjusted Hum
dreds ot men. women and children IN
and the surrounding re-
gions have their money deposited IN
the Farmers and Drovers' National
Bank. and as result Of their inability
70 ger ~ their savings the holiday
season promises 10 be z very sorry one
Il Is feared that & shortage OF cash
viii cause further business depression
i was announced tonight that there
was no reason for depo sstors TO be
alarmed. As Rfneharts personal assets
were sufficient 10 cover any amount
that might have 10 be made good II
Is estimated here that he is worth con-
sioerebly more than s., 600, o0o-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
@BAT- NASTERsoS MUST
ANSWER FOR CONTEMPT
Writes Too Freely on Lynch Law and
Must Appear Before Court
Therefor

HERKIMER- n. Z, Dec 17.-Henry
N Cary. publisher OF the New York
Morning Telegraph, and Bat Master
son. who has been contributor TO the
paper appeared before the Supreme
Court today on charges OF contempt OF
court as an outcome of an article
printed on December g commenting on
the trial Of Chester E. Gillette for the
murder OF Grace Brown With William
E Lewis. editor Of the paper, these men
had been indicted for q violation OF
section 143 Of the Penal Code Lewis.
II was explained by counsel. was too Ill
70 appear
Messrs- Cary and Masterson when
they entered court were served with
papers IN another action This was
a summary proceeding charging them
with contempt
The article which caused the action
was headed New Style Lynch Law in
Northern New York" and was signed
Bat Masterson."
Motions 70 have the proceeding dis
missed today were denied and the case
was put over until tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
SARGENT RETURNS
FROM HONOLULU

United States Commissioner of I'm
migration F. p. Sargent returned yes
terday from Honolulu on the liner Nip
pom Maru. He declined TO express any
opinion as to whether or not he re-
garded Japanese immigration as a
menace. but he admitted that the little
brown men We're driving the white and
native small traders in Honolulu out
of business
He says that the Japanese population
of Honolulu is decreasing owing to the
fact that after a brief stay in the ISL
ands the japanese all head for the
mainland. He expressed himself as
well pleased with the Portuguese i'm
migrants who arrived at Honolulu dur
ing his stay there.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
LOW PRICES STOP
THE SALE OF
YEARLNGS

- Low prices were realized Al the sale
rhouOughbreds al Chass-s paddock on
l slencia street near Sixteenth. last
evening on this account only three OF
The John Nackey Tolo ranch vearlings
were disposed OF. after which the own
ers agent stopped the sale The three
vezrltngs that sold We're es follows
Scmbro. bay colt. BY Galveston-Clara
WILSON. William O'Brien. $500.
G-orio- brown colt. by Galveston
C-eodora- william O-Brien. 5000
81 Be6e- chestnut colt. By Bedeck-
Divinity. walter Forbes. $3.50
Al tie disposal sale OF the Rancho
del RIO the stock was disposed ~ as
follows
Staulons-Imp. s. Avonious. John D.
Mllln. $500 Ravels1on. = T. DrisoolL
Reno. Ner-. SsoQ-
Brood ruares-Dame Nsrgery, Thorn
ton Th3mpson. 500. Narcie A Daggie
Smith s1o6- MiuOrka- J. 7 Driscoll,
Reno. KEY sl25- Mss Flossy, J. D
L-a6z s115- Sister Modred. Daggie
Smith. SleQ5 Titins- = T Drisc0Il. Reno.
Ner- SIS
veariings- warden YELL brown colt.
by St Avonlcus- Marcle A. Daggie
Smith $3.50 Port2la, bav colt by
Raveiston-Sisrer Nargerv William
Carue. $3.50 A1ctbtades. chestnut colt
hr 81 Avonicus- Tittna. Frank Wilson
slo1- star of Texas. brown hlly, by
Galveston hysslts. Henry Mason. 5000
Wes niinss-Chestau- COLI. BY Gun
ard Dame Asrgery. J. T DrIscolI. SIS:
bay 6llE- by ST Avo1icus-AIiss Flossy.
i o. Lsdd. SIS, bay hlly by St Avoni-
s-SisIer MOdred- J Golden. SO:
estnur FLY. By 81. Avonicus- Titina,
: an NcCartv sec
Sly Dougal- q horse IN training. was
sold 70 P. Sheridan for 500.
~r~ r~f- ~ r1sE
-eft over from the Kerr sale was sold
~ william Wallace for SIS. and z colt
by CrOmv-ell-Ona 70 J. P. Castleman
Tor SIS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
DAY DEFENDS THE
M|LL|ONAIRES
Syracuse Chancellor Says
Movement Against Wealth
Is Shame and Disgrace
PREDICTS BIG CRASH

NEW YORK. Dec 17--Chaneellor
Day OF Syracuse University. whose
championship Of John D. Rockefeller
and the Standard OIL Company was
widely quoted contribution 10 political
discussion some time ago. continues 10
denounce warmly the movement FOR
legislative control OF aEgrego tons OF
wealth This movement he terms mil
lioaaire-phobia. in his article in the
forthcoming issue of Leslie's Weekly.
and continues
For some time we have been in the
grip OF this mighty spasm over cor
porate wealth and swollen fortunes.
These current phrases are from high
sources. All of our national Ills are
being stated in this formula: Down
with the rich Puncture the swollen
fortunes Make the rich poor and all
the poor viii be rich Destroy the cor
porations. hamper them. obstruct them
Sue them in the courts Assail them in
the press.
I predict that we are passing
through an epoch that will stand in fu-
ture times TO our everlasting disgrace
and shame We are phenomenally
blessed by Providence We are steadied
by the calm confidence and signal abil-
ity of the greatest men ever known
in the commercial world But II this
mania should continue it would not be
far on 10 a crush that would carry
down al confidence, confuse all prop
erty rights. block the wheels OF all
progress and wreck not only the mil
lionaires fortunes but the Iaborers'
cottages The demand OF the hour IS
the control of the controller Swollen
fortunes are a thousand fold less dan
geFous to our land and people than
swollen demagogy
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
CARDINAL RICHARD
VACATES PALACE
Thousands of Catholics in
Great Demonstration for
the Archbishop of Paris
GUEST OF DEPUTY

PARIS. Dec 17-CaTdinal Richard
Archbishop of Paris. voluntarily va
Gated the episcopal palace today and
temporarily accepted the hospitality of
Denys Cochin. the Conservative Dep
uty, at the latter's residence IN the
Rue de Babylone. The departure OF
the primate was the occasion for an
imposing manifestation on the part Of
the majority of the bishops and priests
of Paris, many members of the nobil-
ity, and about 1000 men, women and
children The gathering completely
blocked the street in front of the
episcopal palace, and those present
sang the "Credo" and other canticles
as the Cardinal was assisted into his
carriage by the Coadju;or Archbishop.
Mgr. Annette, and mis- two vicars-gen-
eraI-
The crowd knelt and chanted as the
Cardinal seated himself in the vehicle.
The venerable prelate, who was much
affected. then arose and blessed the
multitude. A number Of young Cath
olics thereupon approached the car
riage, detached the horses and with
difficulty dragged it through the dense
masses of people in the streets On
all sides were heard cries OF Long live
Piux " and Long live the cardinal
About an hour was consumed in pull
ing the carriage from the palace 10 the
residence OF IL Iochlhr distance OF
about mile. Detachments of mounted
Republican guards preceded and fol-
lowed the procession in order 10 pre-
vent any disorders, but there was not
the slightest attempt on the part of
the crowds to make any countermani
festation.
The clerical crowd subsequently fol-
lowed Mgr. Annette to the church Of
St Francis AaXier. where the coadju-
tor celebrated a benedictio1 service at
the end of which he thanked those pres
ent for the sentiments they had mani
tested, and exhorted them TO preserve
in their attitude in defense OF the rights
of the church
AS the coadjutor archbishop left the
church the crowd of clericals attempted
to reform the procession. but the Re
publican guards interfered and ended
another demonstrat ton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
TELLS Of MANILA
HELLO" GIRLS

Louis Glass of the telephone COM
pany. who returned yesterday from
Manila on the liner Nippon Maru. has
q high opinion OF the Filipino hello
girl. Glass has been in Manila install
ing telephone system and incidentally
experimenting the training of opera
tives.
To serve as central in Mania a girl
must speak English. Spanish and
Tagaio. The Manila telephone girls
says Glass. take their work more seri-
ously than the American girl. Each
girl has her own servant who accom-
panies her to work and Gals for her
at the end of the day.
The system was working well when
Glass left Manila OF Filipino labor
Glass has q high opinion, and he thinks
the Philippines q rich field for invest
nent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
FIGHT PROMOTERS
STILL WAIT FOR
FITZGERALD

FROM present indications il appears
thar rhe nght trust VIII make another
fzzie out Of this months attraction.
Nore than half OF the month is gone
ard no match is yet signed UP. Pro-
rlcter Britt announces that FITZGERALD
WIZ be Jimmy Births opponent on the
evening Of December 2S Gregory
Litchel, who IS looking after Fitz-
gerald's interest here. says that his
man VIII he here tomorrow
There are TWO boxers on the ground
Tlo would prove good opponent Is
EainsI Britt and would undoubtedly
strong drawing card IS tie
EASTERN boxer. but the trust looks upon
-zseralo as the -one star special.
and VIII not consider any one else.
cyclone Johnny Thompson. who has
ueen coming 20 The front with rapid
strides. Would hook up with Britt on
nearly any terms. II given an oppor-
unity 10 box He must be considered
g hard man in the llghtweiEh class
rom his decisive victory al NsrysviIle
rev nights ago. when he slowed away
Jack CLIFFORD IL I've rounds. His show
-ng e Colms against Lew Powell would
iIcecaTe that lie would keep Britt
hustling il they should clash Abe A.
Ie4l rs ready for 90 wiki Britt but
insists that the we ghr must be lSs
pounds rlngside- Britt however. de-
sires 10 be allowed a few more pounds
The nrst petition for e permit 10 give
professional boxing exhibition next
year vas that fled yesterday with the
Board OF Supervisors BY the Manhattan
Athletic Club. z L Nolan manager
- The club. desires 10 conduct 2 pro-
fessional contest OF January .. 1897.
The club heretofore has given amateur
exhibitions Only.
The bout between the heavyvei gifts
Bob ward and Walter SchuIken. before
tLe Occidental Club. and billed for
Friday night al Dresmlsno pavilion
has been declared OF. and Jimmy Car
rol and Henry Jones have been sub
sri-uted- Other boxers on the pro-
g-amue are johnny Murphy rs. Jack
NcFsd6en- CocEzey O'Brien Us. the
chinese An Wing Charley Dunn vs.
AsEro Herrera. Tony Baroni vs. Eddie
B-rns- Thomas Durkin vs. Joe DAILY.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18
DESIRE To MANAGE
RELIEF MONEY

Heads of various charitable organi-
cations will present a petition to the
executive board OF the relief CORPORA
tien today If their plans are carried
out asking that the big organization
practically disband and turn over 20
them the money intended for relief
work
AS the funds contributed for relief
are intended for refugees exclusively.
IL is not probable the petition will be
granted There is s2,48o, 900 of the re-
lief money in the hands of the Red
Cross. and IL is not considered probable
the members will turn il over to small
charitable institutions. over whom they
can not exercise direct control as they
are practically doing with the Relief
Corporation
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-18

OAKLAND, Dec. 17.-No stage love-
making marked the romantic wooing
which eliminated today in the mar
riage of Herbert johnson Rulings,
manager OF The Heir TO the Hoorah"
company. and Agnes Helene Lackaye,
the stunning beauty who plays Kate
Brandon in that clever comedy The
ceremony took place in the proEaic
offices OF Judge George Samuels in the
Union Bank. block. Surrounded by the
other memb ers of the company. with
Guy Bates Post. the leading man. sup
porting the groom. and Miss Martha
Aeysenburg as bridesmaid, the nup-
tial knot was tied by the Justice.
If he kissed the bride his Honor
won handsome fee for the service
Being sJaid and solemn Justice. he
refused 10 commit himself on the
delicate subject. and the secret is well
kept by those who took part in the
wedding
Whispers from behind the scenes
tell the story Of Cupid's long cam
paign- Manager Rulings. so the story
runs, began his wOoing when the com
pany was organized in New York.
And he persisted until fair Helene
capitulated. but not until the continent
mac been crossed by the touring
Thespians- Mrs. Rulings is 81 Years
old, and a resident of the national cap
itaL She is q sister of Wilton Lackave
and magniicenuy endowed with
charms of figure and personality Her
husband is SO. His home is at Syra-
cuse. N Y.
After the wedding the company
went TO San Francisco. having com
pieted an Oakland engagement last
night wedding breakfast was served
across the bay.