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KAISER BROWBEATS REICHSTiG
Telegram on Colonial Budget Only
Strengthens Opposition.
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE sun

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUS.
LONDON, Dec. l3.-According TO the
Berlin correspondent of the STANDARD the
Kaiser has sensationally interviewed in the
colonial estimat, dispute in the budget
committee. He ~telegrAphed 20 Won
Ballestrem, president of the Reichstag,
expressing deep indignation at the COM
mittee's rejection of the estimate as an
obstruction TO the Governments patriotic
policy.
Count Won Ballestrem was giving a Par
liamentary dinner when he received the
telegram, which he read aloud TO his guests
with electrical effect. His Majesty's inn
pulsive criticism is denounced in ParlLa-
montary circles as highly unconstitutional
1t seems likely to stiffen the opposition.
BERLIN, Dec. l2.-Ilerr D%ernburg, Dlrec
tor of the Colonial Office, announced to
the budget committee to-day that dia-
monds have been discovered in the north
eastern part Of German Southwest Africa
He painted a glittering picture OF the
revenue derived by the Transvaal Gov
from the diamond mines.
He said he had ordered that the dia-
mondiferous territory in Southwest Africa
be fenced and reserved for Government
exploitation. The profits will he devoted
TO the development of the colony.
Political gossip says that this is likely
to influence those who oppose the supple
mentary estimates for Southwest Africa
TO withdraw their opposition.
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Gently undertaken would have been wholly
unnecessary IL the States themselves had
been alive TO their duty toward the general
body Of the country.
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SUPREME.
II il useless for the advocates Of state
rights 10 inveigh against the supremacy OF
the ional laws Of the United states
or against the extension of national au-
thority In the fields Of necessary control
where the States themselves fail IN the per-
formsnce of their duty, The instinct for
self government among the people OF the
United States ia TOO strong to permit them
long to respect anyone's right 10 exercise a
power which he fails TO exercise, The Gov
ornamental control which they deem just and
necessary they will have.
II may be that such control could better be
exercised in particular instances ny the
governments OF the States. but the people
will have the control they need either from
the states or from the national Government.
and II the States fail to furnish it in due
mea sure sooner or later const ructions OF the
Constitution will be found to vest the power
where it will be exercised-in the national
Government.
The true ana oniv way TO preserve State
authority Ia TO he found in the awakened
conscience Of the States, their broadened
views and higher standard OF responsibility
10 the general public. in effective legislation
by the States in conformity to the general
moral sense Of the country, and in the vigor-
Gus exercise for the general public good OF
that State authority which is TO be preserved.
THE OTHER SPEAKERS.
Justice j. Hay Brown Of the Pennsylvania
Supreme Court spoke onthe Judiciary and
declared against any e~ncroachment OF its
powers.
James T. Du Bots, Who followed Justice
Brown, spoke on the spirit OF the nations
songs. He said that 2 per cent. of the peo-
ple of the country knew the words Of The
Star Spangled Banner" and urged the
Pennsylvania Society to promote the study
Of the patriotic airs.
Robert G. Ogden spoke on Commerce
and Diplomacy" He said that since 1776
Pennsylvania lar had only three Secretaries
of State, of whom one, Timothy Pickering,
had had the distinction Of being the only
Secretary of State ever removed from
| office. He eulogized the work OF the various
| Secretaries and declared that il was a roll
| of honor unmatched for its patriotism and
distinguished services. Mr.. Ogden de-
scribed diplomacy as being the first element
Of national defence.
"Mr. Root" said he, was a great Secre-
tary OF War. He is a greater Secretary OF
State"
Mr.. Ogden urged the Pennsylvania So.
ciety to do all it could 20 secure better pay
for our diplomats. -,
1T is a humiliation TO all Of US. he said
that the richest nation Of the world should
stand before the world as being too mig
gardly to provide proper residences for its
| Ambassadors"
AT the close Of the dinner Mr.. Root helc
another reception and was warmly con
graduated by many Of the diners on hi
sneech. II was a long time before he goI
through shaking hands. He left for Wash
inRton afterward.
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The w Weather.

The advance Of the western high pressure TO the
Atlantic coast caused colder weather yesterday
at all points from Maine to Florida N inc niIuuIe
-, Cn, regIon and inland over the Tennessee
Valley, Freezing temperatures extended south-
ward into North Carolina and zero ana below pre-
vailed in northern New York and New England
The lowest reported temperature was So uegtees
below, at NOrthneld. VI,
Higher tcmperaturcs covered the country from
reAas north to North Dakota and northeaSt"aru
into the upper Lake regions.
The pressure was low over the ROCKY NOUN
ta,ns. with scattered rain In that section ana ives.
,yard IN the Pacific coast. In California the iall
was heavy. SNOW was falling In Montana In the
lake regions and central valleys cloudy condl'
tons prevailed.
in this city the dag was fair; colder IN inc morn
,rg moderatinc later. wind light to fresh north TO
northeast; average humidity 81 per cent baron
.t.r corrected to read 10 sea level. ats \. NJ. S9A'
SP. NJ. 0.45.
The temperature yesterday, as recorded by the
an,,,I ,h.rr,oueter Is SHOWN In the annexed liOte.
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S,uUEL .DODD DIES At TABLE.
President Of Int irrational ~iIN or GO Fans
10 floor Dead While Dining

MFRIptN, Conn, Dec. 1?.-Samlel Dodd.
president Of the International Silver Com
pany, died suddenly of heart disease to-
night.
Mr.. Dodd, who had been at his Office all
day, went homa at $40. He was seated
at his dining table when h. suddenly pitched
forward and fell 10 the floor. When he was
picked up he was d adj.
Mr.. Dodd was the head of the largest COR
p~oration in the Stat. He had hesn at its
head since its organization. He leaves n
son, Charles r. Dodd. Mr.. Dodd was 20
years Of eye and enjoyed good health, al
though he had often said he would die Of
heart failure.
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HAT WANTS TO DIE.
Nan Accused OF Murder in Germany Tries
Suicide in London.

Special Gable Despatch to THE SUN.
LONDON, Dec. l2.-Carl Hau, the Wash
iHgton professor who is accused by the
German police OF numbering his mother
in-law, Mrs. Molitee, in Baden Baden, was
before the Bow Street Extradition Court
again to-day and was again remanded for
a week.
When he appeared in court two weeks
ago he appeared to be out Of his mind:
Last Wednesday he behaved in a rational
and natural manner. Since then, however,
he has attempted to commit suicide by
strangulation and has threatened to make
another attempt at the first opportunity.
He is kept under the strictest observation.
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WOMaN A WHOLESALE POISONER.
Arrested In SIIesIa IN Charge OF Causing
rs 20 70 Deaths.
Special Gable Despatch to TIE ST.

Special Cable Despatch TO TIE sun.
BERITN, Dec. l2.-Frau FREEZE is under
arrest at Grunau, Silesia, on the charge
of poisoning with arsenic fifteen to twenty
persons, most of them relatives, whose
deaths we're Of financial advantage to her
or more favored relatives.
Eight bodies have already been exhumed:
Some OF them are described as being fun OF
arsenic. Others are being exhumed.
The evidence is regarded as absolutely
proving the crimes.
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Something different, yet
useful and ornamental, is what
l would like to find for her
Christmas gift"
If that is your problem, solve
it by buying a REVOLVING
SPIRAL HAT PIN.
As far superior to a straight
hat pin as a screw is TO a nail.
The best assortment Of pat
terms will be found at Stern's,
Saks' and Simpson, rawfords,
from SOC. up to $500 or more,
and at frst-class Jewelry Stores.
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Head OF Omaha Coal Exchange Guilty or
Violating Antitrust Law.

OMAHA Dec. i?.-After being ont two
DAYS the Jury in the case Of $. E.. Howell,
president Of the Omaha Coal Exchange.
charged in company with seventy mine
other members with maintaining a trust
in violation OF the state law, returned a
verdict OF goilty to-day. The case will
be appealed.
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SERVIAN PALACE SCANDAL.
OmcIal Denial That Crown Prince MUIR
dered Guards New Plot.

BELoRADE Dec. l2.-The official ex-
nlanation OF the disappearance OF two
palace guards is that the men were killed
in barracks in a dispute about a woman.
II had been insinuated that the Crown
prince was in some way concerned in their
disappearance.
ConslderaoiT Popd plot 10 assassinate
the Crown Prince and Prime Minister
Paschitch.
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PILES CURED IN @ To "a DAYS.

A OINTMENT is guaranteed 90 cure any
case OF Itching. Blind, Bleeding or ProtrudinG Piles
In TO "a days or money refunded. soo-AdS.
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ROOTS WARNING TO STATES.
Continued from Fiyst PG0s.

his wise and prudent advice for the general
welfare OF our country,
Secretary Roots toast was The United
States" He said:
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ment in many Of the matters which it has re-
Gently undertaken would have been wholly
unnecessary IL the states themselves had
been alive TO their duty toward the general
body OF the country.
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help SANTA CLAUS FL
Empty Christmas Stockings. each Q rs
Empty Christmas Dinner Baskets. loo
D--A- EAu.. T.AI MIA n nh

Empty ChrIstmas DInher Bhskrts'ss I'WW
Empty Christmas Coal Bins. D.. 800
Other needs; Shoes for school children.
warm underclothes for the delicate and
aged and sick. overcoats, artificial limbs,
rent to save eviction-iust what will bring
most cheer and help. May We invest slOo
for you and report Just how? Give us time
by sending to-day sums large or small TO
r. s. MINTURN, Treas, room I'll. los
East 22d ST., New York.
r. FULTON CUTTING, Pres.
N. Y. Association for Improving the Condi-
IS43. zion Of the Poor. 1906.
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Wondering what Santa Claus will bring.
That's what the little ones are doing in
2,3l6 tenement homes to-day, where we
know there is suffering and misfortune.
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The temperature yesterday, as recorded by the
80, ,h.rr,ometer Is SHOWN In the annexed table.
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MOHAMMED'S BLOODY HAND.
History OF the Imprint on 4 Pillar in the
Church or st. Sophia.

In the course ofs explorations in Con-
zinc, we visited a building in an obscure and
M~ohammedans.
was a church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.
The beauty OF the mosaic ceiling and walls
not even centuries Of neglect have been able
to obliterate.
When we returned to the great Church OF
st. Sophia. now a mosque. and saw again the
print of the bloody hand Of Mohammed. which
Is pointed out high up on the wall Of that once
Christian church, we understood its signih-
canoe better than we had at first sight.
Mohammed H., after advancing his OUT
posts gradually and stealthily. had finally, as
II In a night, crossed the Bosporus from Asia
and raised his forts on the European side OF
the stream. Just the day before, on a trip up
the Bosporus, we had seen the ruins OF those
Notifications.
The rulers Of the city had protested In vain
against this encroachment When the Mos
lens finally attacked the city the Christians
fed in terror to st. Sophia. An ancient
egend. firmly believed, promised that this
sanctuary was absolutely safe.
Mohammed proved the fallacy Of their
trust by breaking down the doors. numbering
those who had sought safety there, men.
women and children-so many Of them that.
finally, forcing his horse over the great pile Of
dead bodies, away up on the side OF a pillar
he planted his bloody hand on the clear wall in
token OF his victory over the Christians. That
CORY hand still overshadows the faireet por-
ton Of southeastern Europe.
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brought back slowly. He also had some
thing to put on an oar that O prevent
catching a crab. There are other things
that will stop the boat from checking and
ensure its running or an even keel. Each
one of these things is supposed to take SO
and 80 many second of the time required
for a boat to go over the full course at
P~oughkeepsie. 1t was estimated by one
crew manager to whom the boat builder
tried to sell all these things that the total
gain would be something like a minute.
On the principle that a Splinter should
e heavy shoes in practice 80 as to feel
much freer when wearing light ones. in a
race, one Grew captain had the idea that a
crew should have q really heavy man, say
about 100 pounds or more, to act as cox
swain in practice and then get a really
light one for the day Of the race. The
contrast would be 80 great that the crew
would row all the better, was the under
lying theory. That was something like
the suggestion that the crews have no
coxswain at all. What's the use OF him2'
asked one man who rowed stroke. "He
only sits there and no n can hear him.
I can't even hear him sometimes. Any
body could steer the boat. just fax the
rudder straight and we would get along all
right. Anyhow IL you must have a cox
swain / should think he ought to have a
sliding seat. Then he would not help to
make the boat check 3d."
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each year gives two prizes; one worth
81 900 for sloops and yawls and another
worth $500 for schooners. The yachts race
for these prizes in two classes and to win
an Astor cup is the ambition Of every man
who owns a racing yacht.
This years racing for these trophies.
which will be on Tuesday, August 4,
promises to be the best in a long time.
In the schooner class will be such fine
vessels as the Queen, Elmina, Corona,
Invader, Eclipse, Venona. Taormina and
Katrina and in the other class will be the
old cup defender Vigilant, the British
built yawl Sybarita, the 70 footers Wee
tamoe and Yankee, the Effort, Irolita,
Nicola; Isolde, Doris and Gardenia. 1t is
possible, too, that one or two OF the 80
footers may start. as they get a big allow
ance from the yawls. Trenor l.. Park
may elect to start the Mimosa III which is
a wonderfully fast yacht in light airs.
The next day, Wednesday, August 8,
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already been arranged, but the owners Of
the yachts have to settle some minor ar
rangements such as the time Of start each
day, the classification of the yachts for
special prizes and other things about the
racing. The meeting over, the yachtsmen
will return to their yachts, but later in the
evening Commodore Vanderbilt will hold
O reception on board his flagship.
Early on Friday morning a signal on the
flagship will tell the time the yachts are to
leave the harbor and start for Morris Cove,
which marks the entrance to the harbor
Of New Haven. An hour after this signal
the regatta committee on board its steamer
will establish the starting line, and the
racing craft will be sent of. 1t is this
racing that makes the cruise interesting.
The prizes offered in each class for each
days run are valuable. In addition there
are prizes, offered by the flag officer, which
are much coveted by the owners of the
racing craft.
For these prizes. usually two a day, one
for schooners and one for sloops and yawls,
the yachts race in one class, irrespective Of
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Club was sailed in 1855, soon after the club
had been organized OH board Commodore
S~tevens's schooner Gimcrack. Those who
founded the club were Edwin 4. Stevens,
Ambrose c. Kingsland. Alexander Major,
Robert S.. Hone, William II. MaNiCkar,
Arson Livingston and Hamilton Morton.
There were eight yachts in the feet then,
and soon after the club had been organized
the feet started on its first cruise TO the
east and went as far as Newport.
Most OF those eight yachts were o
fifty feet in length and could be carried
easily on the decks of some Of the big YES
sells that now form the fleet.
The present Commodore, Cornelius Van
derbilt, owns the fine steamer North Star, the.
same names as that Of the first yacht owned
in the family, in which the old Commodore
Vanderbilt made a long cruise abroad.
Commodore Vanderbilt the younger also
owns the sloop Rainbow, which is sailed
in all its races by Capt. Charles Barr Of
cup defence fame. He has a small steamer,
the Mirage. and a fast auto boat which is
carried on the deck Of the North Star and
used when that vessel is in harbor OF for
racing.
The North Star will lead the feet in its
coming cruise, On board with the Commo-
dore will be Fleet Captain Granville Kane
and Fleet Surgeon John McG. Woodbury..
Promptly at 8 o'clock next Thursday after
noon the captains of the yachts will meet
on board the flagship to arrange the de-
tails of the cruise. This is in a large way
only a formaity, as the daily runs have
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the Kings cup is to be sailed for. King
Edward VII. last winter presented the
New York Yacht Club with a trophy which
is to be sailed for each year during the
cruise. 1t is for all yachts, ~schooners,
yawls and sloops owned in any club in the
country and it will be the first open race
ever sailed under the auspices Of the New
York Yacht Club.
This cup is to be held always by the New
York Yacht Club, out the name Of the winner
is to be engraved on it each year and the
owner of the winning yacht Is to receive an
appropriate souvenir. There is lots Of
rivalry among yachtsmen this year to be
the first to capture the cup, and the race
will be the most memorable in the history
of yachting in this country. The start Ia to
be made of Brenton's Reef lightship; and
the course selected will be signalled by the
regatta committee before the warning sig
nal is made. r
The British Government is to send two
warships here from the Atlantic squadron to
watch the contest, and the feet Of yachts out
to follow the racers will be almost as large
as at a contest for the Americas Cup.
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later. He was still working the wires, this
time in the old Broadway office Of the West,
ern Union. One day a young fellow walked
into the office and asked for Jim Waite.
"The men met and looked at each other,
but there was no recognition Of the visitor
by Waite. In fact they looked upon each
others faces for the first time.
80 you're Jim Waite? said the caller.
Well, Pm glad to meet you. Ny name
is Mosely, and 1 used to sign C. r. in
Charleston
Then Waite remembered. The two
men for a long time had worked different
ends OF a North and South wire before the
outbreak OF the war and had become fast
friends without aver having met. Still,
Jim didn't know Mosely was the man who
had told him to get of the wire inside the
Confederate lines.
Where did you go after stealing those
dispatches I was sending during the warp
asked Mosely, and then Waite understood
II all
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ceived the idea, jointly or separately; as
the case may be, that if a racing shell were
built fore and aft like a racing bop yacht
it would go ever 80 much faster-just natu-
rally. The three got together and made
plans for the BOAT. There was to be a
cutunder bow and an overhang stern.
The coxswain was to have a steering
apparatus a great deal like that in a bob
sled. The rudder was to be directly be-
meath him and he was to have o tiller
handle right in front Of him.
The whole boat was designed to minimize
resistance and friction and this scheme
about the rudder was regarded as a most
brilliant stroke. 1t was figured that at
the end Of each stroke there was tust enough
water resistance and friction, because of
the conventional rudder. to delay the
progress Of the boat to a considerable ex-
tent for four miles. The inventors had
mental pictures Of a sort Of sailing sloop
without sails or high freeboard skipping
merrily over the waters miles and miles
in advance OF the other crews in their less
modern craft.
Perhaps this would have come to pass
had not the inventing trio run out OF nerve
a little bit when it came right down TO cases.
TheT craft was built with a cutunder bow
as per specifications all right, but the stock
OF determination all leaked out when it
came to making the stern. The net result
was that the stern was just such as the other
shells had. The coxswain steered with
ropes to a tiller behind him and there was
no %overhang after all. The boat was not
a success. 1t did not skip merrily over
the waters. Yachtlike in the bow, it was
called the Reliance, but it did not 60 fast
at all. The crew finished last in it.
The second varsity crews at Columbia
now use il TO row in and it looks funny to
see the long lear spike OF a bow sticking
up out of the water. 1t looked even funnier
when it first was invented, but the origi-
majors had every hope that their. device
would reyolutionize the building OF racing
shells for eight cared crews.
Since that time Columbia's people have
been a little shy on ideas in the line OF craft
building. Ellis Ward down in Pennsylvania
had some novel bits Of theories once about
%outriggers. He did not mind having a
coxswain who weighed l20 pounds or a big
beefy crew to sink a boat il only he could
get light outriggers. The exploitation OF
aluminium was a godsend to him. He
thought that this wa just the stuff he had
been looking for. 1t was 80 much lighter
that he thought it would be sure to replace
cast steel or iron, with which most out
ringers are made.
At any event he made life miserable for
Sol Metzger, the old football player, who
managed the University Of Pennsylvania's
crews in 1902. Metzger travelled miles and
wrote reams OF letters hunting for aluminium.
Metzger came pretty near corner1ng the
When he finally did get all that Ward wanted
and the coach started to work on it, he found
that It was too brittle to DO used for out