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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
MAIL UNUSUALLY HEAVY.
Exceeds That of Any Previous Year
by over Twenty Per Cent.

This Christmas has exceeded all pre-
vious years in the amount OF mail sent
through the post-ofice by from 20 TO %
per cent.
This was the statement given out by II.
p. Springer. superintendent of mails OF
the city post-office. yesterday, and
his statement was well borne out
by the unusual confusion and hustle in
the huge gray stone building on PennsyI-
vania avenue. Everywhere people were
seen huTrying to and fro, and the four
men stationed in different parts Of the
building to prevent congestion had their
hands full in looking out for the crowd
In the rear offices, which are devoted
to the sorting out OF the larger parcels,
the desks were piled to overlooking with
their freight Of Christmas presents. Men
were stationed at different parts Of the
building armed with the little scales
which are used by the office in esti-
mating the amount Of postage, and every
convenience was given TO those who wish
ed to send their gifts by mail.
One of the noticeable features in the
sending of packages this year is the in
crease in the mail sent to Great Britain
and Ireland. This is due to the greatly
decreased rate in foreign postage to those
countries, which permits articles to be
sent at postal rates instead Of by express.
as formerly. in the opinion of the officials
Of the post-ofice, the congestion In the
mail Will not last long. They expect
the increase in the outgoing mail to stop
tomorrow. The incoming mail will prob
ably continue large for about week.
This year has proved no exception to
former years in the question of the size
and oddly OF package.
There are large packages, small pack
ages, fat packages, and thin pack
ages, all mlngling together and eager
to be taken to their destination. In
order that the Christmas presents may
reach their destination IN due time.
Uncle Sam has kindly stepped out Of
the way for a few days. For the
past two weeks the government. in re-
Spouse TO the request of the city post
office, has eurtailed It's mail as far as
possible in order that gifts may reach
those for whom they are intended be-
fore Christmas. 1t is estimated that the
increase of the Christmas mail over the
ordinary amount issue is fully tenfold.
To sum this years situation up in one
sentence, In the language of Johnson, /
one of the Oldest colored carriers IN the /
service of the post-office: Deed All amt /
seen no such times round heah as dis
since An been servin'."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
MOVING AGAINST SHERIFF.
General to Take steps in
Chattanooga Contempt Cases.

Probably the next step in the Chatta-
n0oga contempt cases viii be. the Attor-
ney General making a motion in the Su-
preme Court Of the United States for the
appointment of a commissioner TO take
testimony as to whether Sheriff Ship and
his deputies are guilty Of contempt in
allowing Ed Johnson, a negro Federal
prisoner, 20 be Iynched at Chattanooga.
Tenn. March 10, 1906 and Of the other
defendants in participating in the lynch
ing
The determination yesterday by the SUI
preme Court of the United States that it
had jurisdiction leaves the way clear for
such a motion. and. until such action is
taken by one side or the other no de-
veIOpments are expected in this unique
case.
The preliminary questions of law out
Of the way, there remains only the cues
ton Of proving the facts cited in the
charge of contempt. The alleged members
OF the mob argued that their sworn am
davits. attesting their innocence of par
tiCipat:Cn in the mob, must be accepted
as proof owing to the fact that the court
was party to the suit. Justice Holmes.
who rendered the opinion of the court.
termed this argument as "a mere after
thought to explain something rot under
stood.
The outcome Of the cases is regarded as
particularly uncomfortable for Sheriff
Ship.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
STANDARD OIL WINS IN OHIO
Recent Verdict at Findlay Thrown
Out by Judge Duncan.
Probate Court said to Have No Juris-
dictfon in Valentine Anti
trust Case.

Findlay. Ohio, Dec. 2i-DecIaring that
the Probate Court has no jurisdiction IN
the suit against the Standard Oil Company
for violation Of the antitrust law Of the
state. Judge w. 5 Duncan. in the Com
mon Pleas Court, here to-day threw out
the recent verdict Of guilty against the
company.
This decision in no way affects the in
dictmcnts recently returned in Common
Pleas Court by the grand jury against
John y. Rockefeller and the other Of
ncers of the Standard Oil Company, charg-
ing them with violation OF the antitrust
laws. Judge Duncan, in rendering his de-
cision. said in part:
The Court Of Common Pleas has power
TO review proceedings and judgments Of
the Probate Court in misdemeanOr cases,
under section 1856, Revised Statutes. al
though the two courts may have con
current original jurisdiction therein.
The probate criminal code containing
no provision whereby service may be had
upon q corporation. the Probate Court
has no jurisdiction 10 try either an in
dividual OF a corporation under the Nalen-
tine antitrust law.
Section 6472, Revised Statutes, provides
that the provisions governing Grim
inaI proceedings in the Court Of Common
Pleas shall SO far as applicable. govern
ike proceedings in the Probate Court
was not intended as an aid to Jurisdiction.
and therefore does not authorize the Pro-
bate Court 20 borrow from the Common
Pleas criminal code the provision therein
contained, providing a way 70 get. cor
poraton into that court charged with a
criminal Offense
The Court of Common Pleas has ex-
elusive original jurisdiction in all Grim
inaL prosecutions under the Valentine
antitrust laws
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
HARRY THAW GETS GIFTS.
Millionaire slayer VIII Pass Away
Time by Opening Parcels.

Millionaire Slayer VIII Pass Away
Time by Opening Parcels.
New York, Dec. 24-Harry Thaw was Wis
tied In the Tombs to-day by his wife and
mother, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Mrs.
William Thaw, VINO brought several pres
ents it being the last opportunity to see
the slayer Of Stanford White until after
Christmas
Several other parcels of Christmas pres
ents were received at the Tombs for
Thaw, but. at his wife's request. he de-
eided not to look at them until tomorrow.
All were examined by Tombs keepers and
then wrapped up again.
On departing Thaw's wife and mother
wished him merry Christmas and ex-
pressed regret that they could not see
him again until Wednesday. The young
Pittsburg millionaire must spend Christ
mas like other prisoners in the Tombs
locked in his cell, except at exercise
hours. and without visitors to carry him
holiday greetings
"Mr Thaw is in good health" said
young Mrs. Thaw as she was leaying the
Tombs- He has had a cold, but he's
well now"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
PEARY'S BOAT At NEW YORK.
Steamer Roosevelt Goes Into Win
ter Quarters in North River.

New York, Dec. A.-Completing the last
stage of her journey, Commander Robert
z. Peary's arctic steamship, the Roose-
welt, heaved anchor here this afternoon,
and. under tow Of the tug Guiding Star,
made way for a berth on the North River
The Roosevelt's propeller has only two
blades. and her steering gear does not
answer the hand at the wheel as well as
she should, so Capt Bartlett telegraphed
for a tug. All the inhabitants of City
Island turned out and gave cheer for
the boat and a salute of cannon some
where along the shore.
Charles II. Clark, fireman, explained
how he lost his way on the Ice and was
compelled to eat fifteen of the eighteen
dogs who were drawing their sleds If It
had not been for the fact that Commander
Peary crossed their train they would have
starved to death on the ice just $50 miles
north of where the Roosevelt was in win
ter quarters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
NEGRO EXHIBIT MONEY GOES.
Government Seeks Accounting from
Officers in Charge Of Work.

The government commission of the
jamestown Exposition, composed Of Sec
retaries Shaw, Taft, and Metcalf. yester-
day started an inquiry into what is be
ing done by way of preparation for an
exhibit of negro progress at the EXPOSE
ton.
Congress authorized the expenditure of
$4,000 for such exhibit and the Negro
Development Company of Richmond was
empowered to prepare a building and ar
range the display Up 10 the present
time the development company has made
no report, and inasmUCh as bills have
been sent to the Treasury for payment
amounting TO about $4,000. it was deem
ed advisable by the commission TO ascer-
tain for what this expenditure has been
made. and to inquire what the plans Of
the development company were for the
future
Therefore, the officers of the company,
including Giles D. Jackson. Of Richmond,
director general Of the negro exhibit
were summoned TO Washington. and a
meeting was held yesterday afternoon in
the Office Of Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury J H Edwards. AT which sew
eraI inquiries were put TO the officers of
the development company.
They replied that they were not ready
to make a report. and requested time TO
formulate a statement Of what had been
done and what Il was proposed TO do
with reference to the proposed exhibit
The meeting was without special incident
The officers of the company explained in
a general way what has been done, and
will later submit the facts to the COM
mission in writing.
The largest item in the expense ac-
count sent TO the Treasury for payment
was that Of salary to Giles D. Jackson,
Of S20,e50. extending. he claims. over two
years This bill. as, in fact, .aIl those
presented, remain as yet unpaid. the
Comptroller taking the view that mas
much as the bills are for prospective
labor and for other items for which bills
cannot at this time be properly submit
ted, they should not be paid.
Jackson offered in explanation that he
had been at work two years upon the
proposition for a negro exhibit at
jamestown. ard that it was principally
through his efforts that the appropriation
of S10e,000 was made. He claims that lee
has earned the money.
These and other matters with reference
to the exhibit viii be determined when
the report of the development company
has been submitted TO the commission.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25

Pittsburg. Dec. 24-Frank J. Russell, Of
Dubois, Pa. private secretary to John E.
Dubois. millionaire Iumberman of that
town, committed suicide at the Hotel
Henry here some time yesterday by
taking poison. His body was not found
until an early hour this morning. From a
letter and many promissOry notes found
on his body, it is inferred that Russell
had gone wrong financially. He left a
young wife and a child. Before killing
himself Russell penned the following
pathetic letter to his wife:
My Darling Wife, suppose that II
was little you thought when / bade you
good-by that it would be the last time
you would see me alive in this world.
God alone knows how much I love you.
No man could have a truer or nobier
wife. almost broke down when / hade
you good-by. I did not bid the baby good
by, for I was afraid that / could not
stand it,
"Oh. if you could only know what ]
have suffered, you would forgive me for
this. Poor old father and mother, what
they will have to suffer on nay account!
Try TO bear up under this. my darling,
for I could not The burden was too
great for me 10 bear. You and the little
angel viii have home with your parents.
1 hope you viii be enabled 90 bear this
shock
God knows that did not mean to be
dishonest. but / got started Che wrong
way and had to keep TO it. My heart is
broken tonight. am all alone; no one
to sympathize with me. Oh, God, what
anguish, Ere another day draws 10 q
close no doubt You VIII know my fate.
Il believe that an could sleep until
the resurrection day, or until the judg-
ment day. but after that what viii be
come Of my soul2 God is merciful and
commit my soul 70 Him.
IF I had thought that you would not
hate me 1 would have told You all and
we could have borne the burden, but /
was afraid you would d5spise me. Don't
do as I intend to do. II is terrible when
/ think that IN a short time my soul
VIII nave taken its fight into eternity.
You can get along better than / could,
for people VIII have sympathy for you.
but they would have none for me. If I
could set one more glance at you and
the little darling ! believe I could die
little easier. Good-by darling, good
by forever.
FRANK"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
JAPS INVADING AMERICA.

Commissioner Sargent Says They
Come at Rate of 10000 Year.
Commissioner of immigration Sargent.
who has just returned from an inspection
tour in the Hawaiian Islands. announces
that the japanese are arriving there at
the rate of from 600 to 1,000 a month. The
present japanese population he places at
6e,0Co.
He says, further, that they are leaving
by each steamer for the United States.
and that for the last twelve months
1900 Japs have come from those islands
to this country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
General Andry Promoted.

Paris, Dec. 24-The Christmas list Of
promotions in the army includes that Of
Brig. Gen. Andry, who is made a general
Of division. This promotion 10 interest
ing from the fact that, in 1898, Gen.
Andry was a member of the commission
that retired Gen, then Col, Picquart
from active service. Gen Picquart is
now the minister of war. and is resp0n-
sible for army promotions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
ADMIRALs COUSIN KILLED.
Believed wreck Victim Was james
d. Beresford, OF Medicine Hat.

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec Eft is believed
that J. d. Beresfosd, of Medicine Hat.
who was killed in the wreck at Engerlin,
y. Oak. yesterday. is James D. Beresford.
cousin Of Admiral Lord Charles Beresf0rd.
of the English navy. Beresford owned
large interests at Medicine Hat and in
Mexico, where he made his home on the
Ojanta ranch, near Casa Grades, Chi
huahua.
He passed through here several weeks
ago on the way to Medicine Hat, where
he went 20 dispose Of his land and cattle.
and expected TO return 10 his home in
Mexico this week. Beresford was about
forty-five years old and unmarried
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
SOUTHERN EDUCATORS MEET.
VIII Gather I'm Montgomery, Ala,
This Week.

This Week.
Asheville. n. c.. Dec. A.-The next
meeting OF the Southern Educational As
ISOLATION viii be held in Montgomery, Ala,
December p to .. This meeting viii be
held jointly with the Association or
Southern College Women. Excellent pro-
grammes for the general sessions and for
the departments have been prepared.
Some of the weI-known educators who
viii take places upon the general pro-
gramme are:
President E B. Craighead. Tulane University
New Orleans.
Superintendent Juips Jordan, Pine Bluff. Ark
Prof J. = Stewart University Of Georgia,
Athens Ga.
President R. h. Jesse. University Of Missouri
Columbia, No
President E. L Stephens Southwestern Louisiana
Industrial Institute, lafayette. La.
President 6. H. Baskette, Carnegie Library board,
Nashville, Tenn,
President E. Y. Mullins, southern Baptist TheO-
logical Seminary, Louisville Ky.
Chancellor David q. Bauows. University OF
Georgia, Athens, Ga.
Airs. lindsay Patterson, president Interstate As
5cc5ati3n for the Retirement of Public Schools.
Winston-Saiem, \. C.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
NEW BOAT TO JAMAICA.
neutrality-suspicious. Line VIII Place
Express Steamer on Route.

New York, Dec. 2L-The Hamburg-Amer-
lean Line announced to-day that 81 had
been decided to place its large new twin
screw express steamer Kronprinzessin
Cello in the service between New York
and Kingston. Jamaica. The first sailing
win take place January g. from New
York, and every fortnight thereafter
Kronprinzessin Cello was completed last
year, and has been running between Ham
burg and Mexico for which trade she was
especially constructed. She is a twin
screw vessel of about 5000 tons, and has
an average of about sixteen knots.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
SISTERS IN DUEL TC DEATH.
Cuban Girls Fight Over Their sweet
heart. Using Pistols.

Havana, Dec. 24-Two sisters, Maria
ard Carmen Hidalguez. Who lived on a
farm near Las Lajas, Cuba, fought duel
with pistols because each loved a hand
some youth named Janillo. who seemed
to be divided in his attentions between the
two girls.
The girls went to n lonely tobacco field
and fought. Carmen returned home
alone. Rural guards found the body Of
the sister in the field. Carmen has not
yet been arrested.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
FORAKER STRONGER
BY NEGRO TROUBLE
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE
not plain that the situation warrants the
opinion that the President would make
such nominations.
Senator Foraker was very independent
when the State convention met last sum
mer, but he mad been around, and, to
quote one Ohioan, had his fighting
clothes on" Ex-Gov. Herrick, temporary
chairman Of the convention, delivered
tariff revision speech, and, in replying
TO that, and reiterating his stand-pat
principles, the Senator practically told
the people of Ohio that unless they were
willing to let him follow the course he
thought best at Washington. they could
elect another Senator. He gave them 10
understand that he wanted no interfer-
eDee- In the face of that, and In spite
Of his opposition TO President ROosevelt's
rate bill programme, the convention en-
Enthusiastically Endorsed him, made no ref
erence to tariff revision. ignored Seere-
tary Taft, indorsed ship subsidy, and
pat IN a primary election plank which
lacked very much indeed. OF being what
Representative Burton and the insurgents
were demanding.
Now, however, Senator Foraker is not
going out Of his way 70 make political
enemies IN Ohio. His defense Of the
Slxtieth Ohio Regiment, and the fight he
Is making for the negro troops whom the
President dismissed, although doubtless
representing his sincere convictions, also
indicate that the Senator is still in poll
tics. Next year it viii be up 20 him 20
get his campaign for reelection TO the
Senate well under way, and, assuming
that he is a candidate for the Presidency,
to get the movement looking to the secur-
ing Of the nomination on its feet. What
the result will be. even the most astUte
observers Of Ohio politics do not presume
10 say.
Taft's Strength Unknown.
Secretary Taft has been away from
Ohio so long that his political influence
in the state Is an unknown quantity TWO
years ago he helped demoIish Boss Cox,
and bring about the election Of a Demo
cratic governor, and Republicans Of the
machine type do not love him overmuch
for that Last summer the two speeches
he made in the State We're in the districts
of Representatives Burton and Albert
Douglas, who defeated Gen. GrOsyenOr
for the nomination. Mr.. Burton was the
head devil among the insurgents, and Mr..
Douglas was also identified with them.
Secretary Taft's speeches in both cases
were for the local ticket. and did not in
crease his popularity with the politicians.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
Ocean Puts Out Mine Fire.

Glaze Bay. n. s., Dec 24-The fire in
the Hub colIlery, which has been burn
ing for a week, was quenched to-day by
the Atlantic Ocean. After all other
means had failed, the owners cut a
sluiceway and let the ocean roll in its
waves until the fire was put out.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
killed in a Street Firbt.

Chicago, Dee. 2I-In a fight on State
street, last night. in the presence of
many persons, Robert Mehring, twenty
five years old, was fatally stabbed by
John C0fnOTs, twenty-four. Mehring died
within a few minutes after receiving the
wound. The cause of the fight is not
known to the police
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
WILSON GOES TO JAIL.
Man Accused of Stealing Portraits
Gets No New Bond.

The bondsmen Of William J. Wilson
produced him In Criminal Court yesterday
and surrendered him into the custody of
the marshal Wilson is accused of OBJ
tanning portraits of President Roosevelt,
Secretary Hay, Mark Hanna. and Pres
ident Mckinley, from Charles Murphy. a
New York artist, on the pretense that he
wanted them for a historical society. He
was taken to Jail, as no arrangements
were made for the renewal of the bail
The pictures were recovered by the po-
lice in Philadelphia and Trenton, n j.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
GETS SILVER PRESENTS.
Rev. MIR. and Mrs. VVinbigIer Remem-
bered on 25th Anniversary.

Rev c. f. and Mrs. WinbigleT, who re-
Gently celebrated the silver anniversary OF
their marriage, were surprised by a num-
Der of the members of the First Baptist
Church. by whom they were presented,
through Admiral F. c. Prindle. with
twenty-five new silver dollars.
On behalf Of the young people Of the
church Dr. George c. Samson gave 10 the
pastor and his wife a silver berry spoon.
and Peter Bissett OF Twin Oaks, sent
twenty-five pink roses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
MANY MOURN M'CABE
Funeral of Fighting Chap
lain" Largely Attended.
BISHOPS PAY HIM TRIBUTE
Prominent Followers of MethOdism
Present at Final Services at Evans
Moore Praise His Work as soldier
and Preacher-Fuu of Enthusiasm.

Chicago, Dec. 24-Methodist bishops,
pastors, ana laymen filled the First Meth
odist Church at Evanston to-day for the
final services for Bishop Charles c. Nc
Cabe, who died last Wednesday in New
York. In the delegation were Bishops
D. II. Moore, of Portland, Greg; Joseph
F. Berry, Of New York; John NJ. Walden
of Cincinnati; II. w. Warren, Of Denver,
and William F. Mcdowell, Of Evanston,
all Of whom delivered eulogies.
A brief private service preceded the
public service. 1t was held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Robert r. McCabe. 1881
OTringtOn avenue. and was attended only
by the clergy and relatives.
a short delay was caused at the church
owing TO the number Of people in the
crowded aisles. The casket was met at
the church door by Rev. Timothy p
Frost, pastor of the church. 4 process
sion was formed Of the bishops and
clergy. the honorary pallbearers, the
faculty Of Garrett Biblical Institute. and
students from the seminary and North
western University.
Wrapped In American Flag
The easket was wrapped in the United
States hag. as a tribute 10 the war serv-
ice Of the fighting chaplain" and was
placed al the front Of the church under
"a bank Of greens and flowers.
Dr. Frost opened the service, after
which Rev. Charles J. Little, president
Of the Garrett Biblical Institute, read
the Scripture lesson
Bishop Mcdowell said: "He was not a
copy OF any one else; We do not compare
him with any other; his personality was
unique and his career extraordinary. His
record is not the record of the start
ling. but Of the magnificent; not Of the
meteOTic. but Of the substantial His
is a sober record Of solid achievement, so
rich as TO be romantic, so long and so
large as 20 be thrilling.
Full of Enthusiasm.
"He had a genius for hard work. Of
which he did so much. He was full Of
enthusiasm, which he impaired to all.
To use a baseball term. he was not con-
tent TO sit on the bench and watch the
game. but always wanted TO be ia the
game. He did not write any books. but
he wrote q lot Of checks. His check
books tell the remarkable tale OF his min
isterial benevolence. the most remarkable
tale our country has ever known He
was not always careful 10 save the law
but always eager 10 save the world.
when he was captured and thrust into
Libby prison during the war he entered
his confinement as an angel of the Lord, "
said Bishop Moore. Men who were dy-
ing there took new hope. A new spirit
had entered that dismal place. He gained
by that contact. Il was a post graduate
course better than that Of any school. g"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-25
First Aid TO Famine Fund.

Louis Klopsch, publisher OF the Christian
Herald, has sent a check for 5000 for the
Chinese famine fund. 1t is the first con-
tributiOn.