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The Washington times., 1906-12-15
MEXICO TO SEND
ENRIQUE c. CREEL
AS AMBASSADOR
New Representative to
Come by First of Year
to Fill Vacancy.

official announcement Of the appoint
ment of Enrique c, Creek as Mexican
ambassador TO the United States came
last night in cablegram from hs gov
eminent TO SenOr Davalos, charge
d affaires of the Mexican embassy in
this city. The new ambassador is ex-
pected TO arrive in Washington by the
hrst OF the year. 20 take up his duties
by the time Congress convenes after the
Christmas recess.
Some time ago it was rlImored that
Mr. Creei would be sent TO Washington
but the appointment was made only YES
terday. The resignation of Senior
Casasus, which was made compulsory
because Of III health. will become ef-
fective at the time the new diplomat
arrives.
Senor Casasus, who arrived in Wash
lngton only a year ago last November,
lest spring to travel in Europe. in the
hope OF regaining his health. In August
he offered his resignation.
Mr.. Creel is of American descent. and
is one OF the wealthiest and most promi-
neHt commercial and financial men In
Mexico. A few years ago he succeeded
his father-in-law. General DaTrazas, as
governor of the State of chihuahua, the
latter having been elected to the office
several terms.
Mr.. Creel is president of the Central
Bank of Mexico. which IS recognized as
the biggest financial institution in that
country, it having a capitalization of
S2l, 100000, and is interested in other i'm
p0rtaut banks.
The Diplomatic Service will be entirely
new 10 Mr.. CTeel, except for the impor-
tant part he took as chairman of the
Mexican commission 10 the international
monetary conference few years ago.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
CURTIS CLEARED
Of THE MURDER
OF DONA GILMAN
New Phase in Dayton
Case May Result in
Important Arrests.

DAYTON, Ohio. Dec l5--David Curtis.
the man arrested and held on his own
confession that he was the SLAYER of
Dona Gilman, the young Dayton belle
murdered and assaulted here on the
night OF November %. was dismissed
from custody this afternoon. The an
Shorlues place no credence in his con
~ the face OF apparently conclusive
wait, chemist that the girl was a vic
I'm or an assault, the dismissal of Cur-
Us came as a surprise.
The authorities admit that their in
Nestlgauon has taken an entirely new
urn, ana intimate that further deveIoD-
AIentS OF most sensational Character
ana probably the arrest of persons of
prominence and social standing in Dav-
The report of DR.. HochwaIr VIII f,,r-
nlsh one % the strongest bits of evil
dence IN the case and will absolutely
quiet the multiple rumors which have
been floating around. -'N
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
HINTED AT DEATH,
LEAPEO INTO SEA
Suicide in Midocean Pre-
diCted He Would Not
See Christmas.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-They had been
talking about Christmas about a weEI,
ago tonight in the steeraEe of The Gun
arder Lucania. which got IN today from
Liverpool
Well. / don't expect TO see another
Christmas, said Michael Quiglcy. one
or the passengers At dawn the next
morning Qulsley got out of Ills bunk.
dressed himself and went out on deck
A sailor saw him jump into Lhe sea
Captain Watt had First Officer eaIar
ana a boats crew row about for uaIf an
houF while the ship halted bur u5-llng
was seen OF the man.
Inere was a mystery about QuigIcy.
VINO Is believed 10 have taken passage
under an assumed name. lie was a good
looking chap, and his clothing was ,x-
ceHeDt lie had no baggage, and was
Jlt last passenger 10 come abroad
Two thousand, five hundred. ana
sacks of Christmas mail
came over on the LucInia.
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MALLS EXTENSION
PLEASES PRESIDENT

President Roosevelt today expressed
his approval OF the Hepburn bill whicn
provides for the purchase Of all the ter
Titory north OF the Mall and south of
Pennsylvania avenue. between the Cap
itol and the Treasury. for the use Of the
Government as sites for the public
buildings of the future. The property
within the territory may now be pur-
chased for considerable less than Sl0.-
10000, Senator Hepburn believes, but If
the Government delays, within a few
years will be worth vastly more
Il think the President will state his
views on the subject i'm the near future"
said Senator Hepburn after his talk
with the President.
Senator Hepburn also took up with
the President his bin for the establish
ment of a land court for the settlement
of contested land cases.
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NO SHORT WEIGHT
BY COAL DEALERS

That the majority Of Washington coal
dealers are honest is the belief of Col
W. G Haskell, SeaIer of Weights and
Measures, based on the reports of Ills
inspectors who have just concluded an
investigation into complaints OF short
weight practices. Sealer HaskeITs re-
port 10 the District Commissioners to-
day Is 10 the effect that a thorough ex-
animation into the coal and wood trafTc
In the District has shown the conditions
TO be entirely satisfactory.
As a general rule. Sealer Haskell
states, the dealers are this year Civ
ing from twenty TO fifty pounds 10 the
ton IN excess of the certificate OF weigrTt
Last year, he declares. the conditions
were exactly the opposite, when many
cases Of short weight" were prose
cuted in the Police Court.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
Strong Alaska Lobby
To Fight for Monopoly

The Alaska lobby in Congress is going
70 be bigger, more pervasive, and more
determined this winter lhan ever be
1ore-which is saying "a coed deal The
Committees on Territories in both
houses have been getting some init
nations of the earnestness with which
the conflicting interests are going TO
struggle for the advantage in the great
new Northwestern empire
The fight on Judge Nickcrsham's
confirmation for Federal Judge come
first perhaps in general interest, be
cause It has been in progress SO long
and has been pressed with such yiEor
on both sides. But the sJCTy goes now
that bigger even than this is the con-
troversy or rather series OF controversies
over railroad concession IN the territory.
The Lowering bill 10 lend the Govern
ment credit to certain railroad projects,
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Bishop Expelled,
Cardinal Warned;
Police Use Force

PARIS, Dec. 15.-Today the police. are
taking steps TO oust church officials and
Drelates from the bishoprics. seminaries,
and other church buildings. Cardinal
Lecot was notified by the prefect OF
Bordeaux TO leave the archepIscopaI pal
ace within eight days The bishop Of
ArTas was expelled from his palace last
night after protesting that he yielded
only - force Immediately following
his expulsion the police drove out the
inmates OF the great seminary Of Arras-
II was necessary 10 break in the doors.
as the semlnarlsts had barricaded them
selves inside. They were finally ey-
PEELED
The cabinet at its meeting determined
on its course in regard 10 expelling pre-
lalea VINO resist the law. II was decided
after considerable argument ONLY to re
gard bishops as foreign functionaries
open 20 expulsion.
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IN the form Of a guarantee Of I per Ger
interest on bonds for thnty years. win
De the center Of one engagement: and
the applications of the railroad cor
p0rations. now holding charters I'm the
territory. Tor extensions of time i'm
which 10 prove up on their rights
Will be opposed. IT is said, by a great
syndicate which wants TO surround all
the public concessions in the territory
So far as possible. and to work itself
INTO possession as well of the great
copper mining properties
lr short. II is alleged. that a syndf-
cate with $GO.0) coo back of it. incIufInr
the GuBgenheim of American Smelling
interests and the great Morgan banking
house. Is ready to take ON the entire
series of railroad enterprises I'M the ter
rltory, and Is going 10 work To secure
forfeiture Of concessions granted to
other people. ola which there has NOT
been literal compliance with the terms
OF the grant.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15

ON being charged Hy tue police the
crowds which had infested the garden
continuously during the week became "a
wild. hghtiug mob. lu the battle waEed
between tho police reserves from many
stations and the mob many persons were
injured, the police applying their long
nightsticks freely, and the renzied
crowd hurting beer slassez. scantliEgs
and seats. Policemen and civilians We're
beaten down; clubs and revolvers were
used AS weapons.
Women Aid in Riot.
Many women, mostly the poor crea-
lures from the under world, were there,
and they Joined in the frightfuI scenes
of TiotinE, lighting as viciously as did
the men.
Heavy beer glasses 10y thousands,
remnants of the revels which have
marked every day. every night. every
hour OF the TaCe-WCTe hurled across the
arena, booths were knocked over rail-
lnsS torn down, the sauCer-shaped
track invaded, and there was ONLY the
poorest attempt at keeping up the race.
As the battle between the mob and
the police continued, calls were sent for
more reserves. but tho crowds which
had been i'm the Graden all highland
hundreds there an WeeK-IOuEut desper-
ately, and for a time it seemed that a
regiment OF soldiers would be needed TO
check the disorder.
Protest Against Fraud.
The Tioting was a mighty protest
against the whole fraud of the week i'm
Madison Square Garden. The manage
lnent started the battle by calling i'm
iltty policemen 70 rCuJ the tramps VaE-
rants. and perhaps criminals VINO enter
ed the Garden last Sunday and who
have not been out OF il since.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
MRS. O'NEAL'S DEATH
DUE TO CONSUMPTION

tuberculosis. from which she had sur-
fered for more than a year. yesterday
caused the death of Mrs. Rosalie O'Neal
at her home. 1915 r street northwest.
Mrs. O'Neal, who was the widow of
John j. O'Neal, a former clerk in the
Government service, was forty years
old The funeral will take place this af-
ternoon from Trinity Episcopal Church.
Rev Richard Williams, pastor Of the
church, will conduct the services. The
burial viii be in Congressional Gene
terry.
Mrs. O'Neal was born i'm Richmond.
Va. where she lived until about eleven
years ago. Al that time she was mar
ried and came 10 Washington 10 live.
Two daughters, ROsalie and Dorothy
o Neal, survive her
Times Want Ads Bring Results
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
LAW SCHOOL TO DEBATE.

The weekly debate of the National Law
School will be held at 1880 o'clock 10
night at the school building. in Tbir-
teenth, between II and l streets. The
subject for tOnights debate is: RE
solved, That the Federal Government
should control the formation and opera
ton OF corporations engaged in inter
state commerce. Messrs Cswfnn Haw-
kins and Buck viii be the speakers on
the Affirmative, while Messrs. Hidden.
Allel and BevengtOn will uphold the
negE tive.
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Attorneys for Slayer of
Former Senator Brown
Have No Other
Course.
PRISONER DECLINES
RECEIVING VISITORS
Gradually She Is Becoming
Accustomed to Her Sur
rOundingS and Eats
and Sleeps Well.

The "unwritten law" as defense Tor
murder viii bc given it's greatest test
when Mrs. Anna NJ Bradley is called
10 the bar of justice TO answer for the
Staying OF former Senator Arthur
Brown. No definite plans have oeen
made, however. and her attorneys.
George Hoover and Robert Wells. viii
fight the Governments efforts to have
her life forfeited for the killing Of ne
statesman, and from statements made 20
them by her they have no other course
to pursue.
Mrs Bradley admits the shooting. She
says she brought the revolver wiki
which she took Senator Brown Ife. from
salt Lake city The woman claims she
carried the revolver for her own protec-
tlon while travelling as much as for any
other reason Her memory as to wnat
happened in Senator Browns room IN
the Raleigh Hotel "a week ago toda,. ~
uaZy.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
New Cruiser
Launched at
Newport News
Sister Ship to the North
Carolina, Tennessee,
and Washington.

EXPORT NEWS Va. Dec I5-Tha
new aTmored cruiser Montana. a sister
ship Of the North Carolina. which was
launched here October g. was put over
board this morning at $50 o'clock at
the yard OF the Newport News Ship
buildir5 and Dry Dock Company. Owing
to the fac that the hour set for the
ceremoni.s - attending the initial plunge
OF the monster mass OF steel the crowd
OF spectators was not as large as
usually turns out here for similar Occa-
sions Miss Minnie Conrad. Of Great
Fails, Mont, the daughter OF a Nir-
giuian, was sponsor for the ship. and
as the hull started down the ways she
chTistened the vessel with the tradi-
uonal bottle of champagne.
Governor Toole Not Present.
Governor Toole. of the State after
which the cruiser was named. was un-
able 10 be present. owing 10 other en-
gagemc@ts. and he was represented at
the laur ching by former Congressman
Martin Maginnis, who represented Mon
tana in the House OF Representatives
for three terms
The sponsors party, including her
parents, several other relatives and her
maid Of honor, arrived in the city last
evening from Washington. where they-
spent several days prior to coming here
They repaired 70 Hotel Warwick where
they met officials of the Newport News
Shlpbuilding and Dry Dock Company.
The Navy Department was repre-
sented on the christening stand by Of
hcers from Washington and from the
navy yard on this station as wei as
the corps OF naval officers who are per-
stationed at the ship yard.
The officials of the ship yard enter
tanned a number Of guests from nearby
and distant cities. and the launching
platform was well filled when the spon-
sOr's party reached the yard in car
riages from the hotel shortly after s
o clock this morning.
On the Christening Boot.
The platform and the ship. towering
high in the air and presenting a decld-
edly form liable appearance as it rested
on the ways, had been decorated freely
with flags ard bunting for the occasion. /
Miss Conrad and her party took posi-
lions in the christening booth. which
had been built on the edge of the stand, |
close 20 the steel prov of the monster
vessel. a force of picked workmen had
been a work for some time removing
he shores from under the ships Sides /
and at a given signal they began driving 4
nome the wedges that raised the cradle
ways. When this work was completed /
md everything was In readiness for the I
mai preparation General Manager w |
4. Post. who was in the christening
!ooth with the sponsors party, gave
he order and TWO employees began 10 !
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Win Help Immediate Action.
sI.as TO Baltimore and Return

via Pennsylvania Railroad, every Satur-
day and Sunday. All regular trains ex-
cept the Congressional Limited 90 Tick
ADV.
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churches. 10 permit holding religious
services could be made by laymen.
This statement was hailed as Offering
a means of settling the disputes between
church and state.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
POLICE AND MOB
IN FIERCE FIGHT
AT BICYCLE RACE
DiSgraCeful Scene Follows Expose of Alleged
Fraud in Madison Square Garden; Men
and Women Fighting Like Demons.

NEW YORK. Dec Fh police today add Madison
den following the of bicycle
there.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
WlllProbably Special
Message to Congress in
Behalf of Govern
ment Employees.
ACTION MAY BE TAKEN
/AT PRESENT SESSION
While Some Opposition Is
Expected Yet Friends
Are Confident of
Success.

That the time has come when ia
simple justice, the salaries of Govern
ment employees In Washington should De
materially increased, is the belief OF a
large element IN Congress.
Not only has this opinion been sy-
pressed 70 The Times iu conversation.
but already practical steps have been
taken 10 secure Legislation 10 give
the Government clerks pay commeu-
surate with their work and aaeauate
10 cope with the constantly ascending
cost of living IN the National Capital.
= bill was introduced i'm the House
late yesterday afternoon by Represen-
tatve Jones of Washington, 10 increase
20 per cent the pay Of Government en-
ployes In this city. Colonel Living
ston OF Georgia, the ranking Democrat
on the House Committee on ATproyria-
tons, viii support the Jones bin if hs
does not Introduce one OF his own giving
the same - per cent increase to the
clerks
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
THE WEATHER REPORT.

During the next thirty-six hours rain
IS probable in the middle. south Allan
tic, and east Gulf States, and snow IN
the Ohio vSlley and lake region.
Much colder weather is indicated for
the lake region Ohio valley, middle
Atlantic and east Gulf States.
The following heavy precipitation 0n
inchesl has been reported during the
past twenty-four hours: Evansville, 234;
indianapolis, l24, Cairo. 2l6. Little
l64.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have fresh southeast to
south winds and rainy weather 10 the
Grand Banks
sun TABLE
sun sets today. An
sun rises tomorrow. 10
TIDE TABLE.
High tide tOday......... -.eo ~ n,
Low tide tOday........ ~ -
High tide tomorrow. S.Si -
Low tide tomorrow, 2:2S a. m. 2.S6 y ~
HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, Dec k
Eoth rivers clear 49,
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Compromise Measure
May End Frances War
Against the Catholics
Parliament to Consider Tonight Bill Aimed
to Preserve States Rights and Yet
Grant Religious Liberty

PARIS, Dec. I5.-At a council OF min
isteTs today IL was decided 10 submit a
BIN % parliament, while carrying out
all the provisions Of the church and
state separation law, would enable Cath
oiics TO worship in their churches.
While no iutimation has been made as
10 the form of this bill il is said on
reliable authority that the ministers are
hoping 10 send the bill 10 the chamber OF
deputies tonight.
Yields Only to Force.
The prefect Of Bordeaux has notified
Cardinal Lecot 20 leave the archiepiscO-
pal church within eight days The
bishop Of drTas was expelled from his
palace last evening. after he had read
a protest. Ia which he declared that he
yielded only TO force.
After the departure OF the bishop the
began the expulsion OF the
inmates OF the great Seminary OF Arras.
They were Obliged TO demOhsh the doors.
which had been barricaded with tree
trunks benches, and mattresses. Final
ly the SeminaTiSts were expelled after
they had made a protest similar 10 that
Of the bishop.
Laymen Cannot Act.
The Eclaire today says official denial
was made at the archbishouric Of the
report circulated last night that at
Of preIates held yesterday
it was decided that declarations for
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HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, Dec X
Eoth rivers clear -''
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Says Her Mind Is Blank.

She does not remember half thar was
SAID, so she claims, and has insisted 10
her attorneys for an entire week thar
she remembers firing but one shot and
has no recollection Of pulling the trig-
ger. She says everything seemed
black, cold ana swimming. and I don't
know what happened. Senator Brown
lei! toward me with lurch and slid to
the floor. 1 then realized that he was
injured and found smoking revolver
IN my hand. / did not know where he
was struck, and asked him where he
was hurt In a few moments several
persons rushed into the room and an
was confusion. Regrets. anguish. split
ting headaches and remorse followed"
At The inquest over Senator Browns
body Detective Burlngame. who took
charge Of the revolver, stated that TWO
shots were fired and as many empty
shells We're held by the police as evi-
dence. Airs. Bradley. who had been
sitting with her chin resting on her
FUR c1llaTette shook her head in CON
JrdaiCJion of the detectives statement
W hen Josephine kldWeh testified that
she heard two reports of a revolver she
was asked by Attorney Hoover n she
was positive of that fact. she replied
Ia The affirmative.
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Special Meals for Prisoner.

Arrangements have been made for
Mrs. Bradley to be served with meals
different from those given the other
prisoners.
Because or her weakened condition she
has been given lighter food than the
other prisoners, but this will be dis
continued as soon as she is In her nor
mai state of health. Then her meals
will be specially cooked. the expense
being borne by her attorneys, who have
already done much for her comfort and
accomplished great deal toward
quletIng and soothing her
some comment WAS heard today re-
garding Mrs Bradley having kissed
Senator Browns pallid lips i'm he
morgUe before going to Jail. Just as She
was about TO be taken TO the cab she
said to her attorney. Il would like 10
see him before lac Is buried" Reouest
was made OF the morgue master. and
he granted ii. Mrs. Bradley remained in
the room but a few seconds. She leaned
over, kissed her victim. took a last look
az the body, and hurried out, sobbing
like a child.
Mrs. Annie Adams fancee of Senator
Brown, who was to have linked her fate
and fortune with him at the beginning
Of the New he2r and had planned a sur
prise IoF her daughter, Maude Adams
The actress, and the Brown children,
stood for three minutes gazing at his
BODY as It lay In the casket in Schip-
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or conference With Mrs. Adams.
Counsel for the defense will endeavor
10 have q conference with Mrs. Annie
Adams. who admits that she was the
cause Of the shooting. although limo
Gently. Mr.. Hoover says Mrs Adams
has facts at her command which would
be invaluable 10 Mrs. Bradley at the
time OF the trial. and they will ap-
proach her on the subject of disclosing
20 them any Information that would be
helpful to their client.
II necessary, one OF the firm will prob
ably 90 10 New York city 20 talk over
the case with the actress.
Mrs. Adams seems charitably Inclined
toward Mrs. Bradley, and has much
sympathy for her 1t is believed. in
view of her feelings for the woman. that
she viii assist the attorneys.
Al the Jail il is said Mrs. Bradley is
being made as comfortable as possible
and is given the same attention that
she received at the House of Detention.
She is treated very much like other
prisoners, but nothing she desires or
wants done is denied. This is because
of her weakened condition. She wants
but little. save quiet and rest.
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TIDE TABLE

sun sets today. An
sun rises tomorrow 20
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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-03-03
Location of State Far.

If IA state fair be organized as q
result of the meeting of the execu
tive officers of the parish and dis
trict fair associations which will
be called by the State Board OF
Agriculture and immigration to
be held at Calhoun on March %,
there will follow a lively scramble
on the part of the towns to cap
tnre the fair. According to lnfOr
nation received by the State
Board, there are several towns
that would like to capture the
fair, and they will make deter
mined effort through their local
associations to bring it to thei'
respective Ocalities.
Shreveport, Baton Rouge and
Alexandria are among those that
will make bids. The selection, II
the fair association is organized,
will not be determined by the
State Board Of Agriculture and
immigration, but will be left to
the officers Of the association
themselves, and will 60 to the
town offering the greatest induce
mentS.
The State Board Of Agriculture
will simply assist in the organiza
tiOD of the association, with the
hopes Of making the State Fair
the elimination Of the parish and
district fairs, to which all of the
parish fair exhibits can be ser'
and where a full idea Of the re
sources of all sections of the State
may be had.-BatOn Rouge Times