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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
CAR FERDINAND SPANKED
BY KAISER'S MAILED FIST
Pleasantly Resented by Bulgarian
Monarch, Who Goes Away Mad and
Without Speaking to Joker.

Special Cablesram to The Star.
BERLIN. December 25-An amuslns
story Is circulating in court circles, for
the authenticity Of which the authors
profess ability to vouch
Among the guests at the castle OF
Brunswick for the duke regents wedding
were the kaiser and Car Ferdinand of
Bulgaria. After dinner. when everybody
was in the best of spirits, an orchestra
began serenade I'm front of the palace.
Ferdinand. to see the crowd, leaned
out of a window. Anything but a small
man. he presented such a large expanse
or white uniform that the kaiser was
unable to resist the temptation and
brought down his unmailed fist thereon
with none too gentle application.
Ferdinand, far from Joining in the
kaiser's burst of laughter, looked grave
and murmured something like:
Il must ask your majesty to abstain
from such practical jokes
The kaiser. after moments hesita-
t1ons left the room. The relations he
tween the two monarchs remained strain
ed for the remainder Of the visit Fer
dinand left Brunswick without bidding
farewell to the kaiser
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
sN0WST0RM IN NEW YORK.
Seventeen Inches Fall, Though Mucf
of It Melts Quickly.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. December 25.-The first
snowstorm of the winter began this morn
ing and it kept up the rest Of the day.
Seventeen inches had fallen at 10 o'clock
tonight and it still was coming down.
thicker and faster and more Of 1t.
OF course, one couldn't go out into the
street and wade through snow seventeen
inches deep on the level; but the instru-
ments in the weather bureau showed at
that hour IT inches Of melted snow, and
the rule for estimating the snowfall is one
to ten. A good part of the snow already
had melted by the time it reached the
pavement and a good part OF the re-
maander melted a minute or two after it
landed. But If 1t hadn't melted there
would have been seventeen inches Of the
white stun all over everything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
GE0RGEP. SHELDON DEAD
DEPOSEp PRESIDENT OF PHoE
NIX FIRE INSURANCE &C.
Was Indicted in Brooklyn for Grand
Larceny, But Ignorant Of Pre-
posed Extraditior.

GREENWICH. Conn. December %
George Preston Sheldon. the deposed pres
ident Of the Phoenix Fire Insurance Conn
pany Of Brooklyn. under indictment for
grand larceny in connection with financial
irregularities in the company recently ex-
posed by the state insurance department
of New York, died at his home here today,
ignorant of the fact that detectives were
waiting with extradition papers. ready to
take him to New York for trial in the
event of his. recovery. At the time the
affairs Of the company were arraigned in
a statement by the New York insurance
department recently Sheldon lay critically
il of ptomaine poisoning, and, in view of
his condition. details Of the investigation
and news OF his indictment were withheld
from him. He never rallied. however. and
his death. which had been expected for
several weeks, occurred today.
President for Twenty-0ne Years.
Sheldon had been president of the
Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of
Brooklyn for twenty-one years prior to
his removal, and was one of the most
prominent residents Of Greenwich. The
report of the investigation made by
William H. Hotchkiss, state superintend-
ent of insurance OF New York, to Dis
trict Attorney William I. Jerome OF
New York declared that the company
had for years evaded an official investi-
cation at Sheldon's dictation, and that by
consent OF the directors he had pledged
the securities Of the company for loans.
Sums aggregating $25OO0O had been
loaned. it was charged, to former officers
of the state insurance department.
Sheldon. it was further alleged. had over
drawn his own salary and had used the
companys funds in speculation.
Sheldon was born in New York sixty
two years ago and was a graduate OF
Yale In 1888 he was elected president
Of the Phoenix Company OF Brooklyn.
A widow. three daughters and two SONS
survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
ATTEMPTED ARSON.
Charge Upon Which Eppa Robinson
Was Arrested.

Charged with attempted arson. Eppa
Robinson. colored. twenty-five years OF
age, of $50 Union court was locked up at
the eighth precinct station last night.
1t is alleged that Robinson entered the
home Of Washington Lewis, 924 w street
northwest and placed a quantity OF rags
about the place and, after pouring oil
on them. set them afire. He made his
escape II was stated. but was captured
shortly afterward by the police. who had
been informed of the fire. The flames
were discovered by occupants of the
house before they had gained any head
way and were extinguished before any
serious damage had resulted.
Robinson told the police at the station
house that he was drunk and that a
lighted cigar which he carried had set
fire to the place The police, however
say the occupants OF the house declare
Robinson purposely set the rags afire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
BOTH IN HOSPITAL.
George Riggs and Simms Hayden
Engage in Fight.

AS result of a Christmas quarrel be-
tween -orge Riggs of 4 Cady's court
northwest and Simms Hayden Of 1864
@0th street northwest. both coiored, at
30th and X streets northwest yesterday
afternoon. both men are patients at the
Georgeown University Hospital.
The two men became engaged In an
alteration about O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. and a fight followed. Hayden
received two scalp wounds and had sew
eral fingers of his left hand fractured
while Riggs right leg was fractured.
Shortly after the fight Riggs was taken
to the hospital by Policeman Petersen OF
the seventh precinct station. Hayden
was removed to the institution by an
other officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
JEANETTE n. HITS BOOKS.
Heavily Backed in Navidad Handi.
cap at Juarez,

JUAREZ. Mexico, December 25.-Befo-e
a crowd of 10000, H. c. Bedwelrs
Jeanette NJ. easily won the Navidad
handicap at Terraces Park today, when
racing was resumed after q weeks sus-
pension on account of bad weather
jeanette NJ. and The Wrestler, Bedwell
entry. were heavily backed. The victory
hit the books hard.
The Wrestler broke in front and set
the pace for his stable mate to the
stretch. when the mare came away and
won, pulled up. by five lengths, with
The Wrestler second and Glorio third
The track was heavy and SLOW
Summaries:
First race. selling: i've and q half furiongs-
Ocean Queen 1O2 fWflsOnl, to =. won: f. NJ.
Fry. 101 (Hhillingl. to 2. second: Patriot, lO6
WsEenD. to i, third Time, liz As. Seven
Full Lomond. Valley Stream Kopec and
Second race: selling: seven f,rlongs-Dr.
Downle 100 Wilson. 3 10 ], won: Mrs. Nusent
100 tAustn), IL to ], second: Light House. 100
lGarner,. to 1. third. Time. 1875. Dredkir,
COntestee, Dainty Belle. Chesw ardine.. Hancock
Posing. Albion H.. Engrsver aud Duston also
ran.
Third race, selling: I'VE and a half furlongs--
I'anchita, lJ2 eGarner). y TO l.. second; Lord
Clinton 1o7 Austin: TO .. third. Time.
Aunt Nancy. May Bride. Muxston and Baniady
also ran
Fourth race. Navidsd handicap. value. 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
FOR STUDY OF DEFECTS
|SUBNORMAL CHILDREN FROM
SCIENTIFIC VIEWPOINT.
Henry Woodburn Coming to Wash.
ington to Make an Investigation
Of Conditions.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
BOSTON. Mass, December 3s-Henr,
WOODBURY., a fellow in psychology at
Clark University. has been commissioner
to make q study of subnormai and de-
fective children at Washington for the
benefit of tho New Association for the
Psychological Investigation OF Children.
an adjunct OF Clark University. which
was established during the recent world
congress OF scientists. held at the col.
lege. The announcement was made 10
day that Prof. woodburn will begin
his work shortly after the 1st of Jan.
uary.
The purpose is to gather all the infcr.
nation possible concerning such children
at widely separated points for q stAtisti.
cal report for the use of the investfga-
tors who have astheir object the bet
terment OF conditions affecting child
lie as a practical means OF reaching an
ultimate betterment OF manhood and
womanhood, concerning the employment
or Children. the ages at which they be-
gin work. and whether certain employ
ments tend to make them defective
Nonaptttude In studies, the influence
OF play and various other matters viii
be carefully investigated.
Goes to Other Cities.
In addition to Washington the cities IN
which Prof. WOODBURY. will make oh.
servations. as announced. are Newark.
N. j.. and Chicago. II is the desire
OF the leaders in the movement TO have
investigations made in all the states in
order to make their data of greater
value. but the start will be made at the
three points named
In selecting these three cities the in.
vestigators had in mind the idea of pick.
ing points widely different In local condi.
lions and in size. Prof. Woodburn vas
recently appointed 10 have charge OF
the department of subpormal and de-
fective children in the new bureau AZ
Clark University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
Uses Lamp as Weapon.

During a Christmas celebration in the
nome OF William Lewis. colored, thirty
years of age. of 22s Willowtree alley
southwest. yesterday afternoon. Lewis
was struck In the head with a lamp. said
to have been thrown by Babe Mitcheil
also colored. Lewis received a cut on his
forehead and was given treatment at the
Casualty Hospital. Mitchell made his
escape
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
MARGARET HOWDEN MISSING
Twenty Year.0ld Girl Last Seen on
NiUhf RAfora nhr;s<r,o.

The police Of the fifth precinct were
asked last night to look out for Mar
garet Howden, twenty years of age. who
has been missing from her home. 1322
South Capitol street. since 1880 o'clock
Friday night.
1t was reported to the police that the
young girl was seen at 7th street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest late Fri
day night. with another girl. Since that
time her relatives have heard nothing of
her.
the missing girl is described as five
ieet seven inches tall. weighs $50 pounds.
and when last seen wore a gray felt
hat, long block coat and patent leather
shoes. 'ei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26

mean to devote all my time p teaching
children the right way Of living. You
cannot mole character after the child IL
twenty years old.
my studies OF children ali over the
world have convinced me that not more
than 10 per cent are children Of love. The
other 90 per cent are not wanted. This
leads me to believe that ten years hence
the father Of a family of ten or twelve
children will be as much of a disgrace
as being a confirmed drunkard Is at the
present time Within the next decade We
shall be able to teach these things 10
children, and the result will be a new
race OF men and women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
TO Philadelphia for Trial.

Samuel Shaw. alias Goldberg, nineteen
years OF age. who gave himself up at
police headquarters yesterday. stating TO
Inspector Boardman that he had partici-
pated in an assault and robbery in Phila-
delphia and wanted to return to that CITY
and answer the charge. was taken back
TO the Quaker city last night by a de-
tective OF that city who came to Wash
ington for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
FOR ANOTHER TERN.
stockholders Of Odd Fellow Asso
citation Re.Elect Officers

AZ a meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Odd Fellows Hall Association. held
In the temple. 1905 NJ street northwest
reports for the year were heard and off,
GERS elected. All the officers of the year
Just ending were unanimously reelected
They are: President. Thomas H. Wright
vice president. Lawrence Clark; treas
urer, Joseph Manning; secretary, Samuel
W. Watson: assistant secretary, Alex
ander F. Hicks.
Directors: Isaac W. Scott, Henry p.
Slaughter, James Langhorn, w. o. Da.
WIS., Auditors: Richard F. Williams
Alexander 8. Howard, David Rinker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
STATES LIFE INSURANCE
IMMENSE PROFIT TO ENGLAND
OF INHERITANCE TAX.
Public Treasury Richer by SIS, 000,.
600 in Seven Months by Deaths
in One Family.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, December 25-The treasury
reaps a fine Christmas gift from an es-
tate which has already this year pro-
yided the chancellor of the excheQuer
with a Windfall. Ellen Morrison, who
died Thursday, was the third member OF
four millionaires who have died within
the past seven months. Charles Morrison.
dying seven months ago. practically an
unknown man, left an estate estimated
in value sat s12,OO0.0O There were paid
Immediately on account Of death duties
on his estate the sum of 100000. The
succession duties brought the total con-
tribution to the treasury up to $500. 600.
and there is q further vast sum OF death
duties yet to come, the first payment
being simply on account. The value of
Charles Morrison's requests to his sister
Ellen, who died Thursday, was some
eo,OOO,OOO The death duties on this.
amounting to e3OO.OOO, must be paid
again, while other charges on the remain
ing s1,1OO,OOO will bring the total up to
s563, 600.
ONLY few days ago Mr.. Morrison 8
sister-in-law died. Her contribution 70
sterling Charles had left her. So this
one estate within seven months will have
paid In death, succession and estate duties
nearly s3.OOO.OOO to the state. There yet
remains alive a fourth member of the
millionaire quartet, walter Morrison VINO
inherited a couple Of million pounds ster-
ling from Charles. He now inherits from
Ellen both the money and the estates
she inherited from Charles. and as Wal
ter was born in 1885. Charles fortune
may be expected. ere many years, 10
stiil further benefit the revenue.
1t should be noted that in the above
figures Charles Morrson's fortune alone
Is taken into account His sister and
sister-in-law were extremely wealthy In
their own right, as is also Walter NOR
rison. and the contributions of the es-
tates OF the two former have been In ad-
dition to those noted as being on money
left to them by Charles Morrison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
? POLICEMAN rs BEATEN.
Attacked by Three Men When He
Attempts to Arrest Them

while attempting to arrest three men
on virginia avenue between South Cap
itoi and 1st streets southwest. shortly
after ii O'Clock last night, Policeman
n. 1. Gaffany of the third precinct was
attacked by the men.
The policeman was walking along the
street, when he noticed the three men
acting disorderly. He Approached ther,
and attempted to arrest them, when they
Jumped upon him and knocked him to
the ground. The policeman was beaten
and his clothing damaged In the fight
ne lost his revolver. The three men
MADE their escape. andIhe police of the
fourth precinct are looking for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26

mile and 4 sixteentt-Jeanette NJ, 1O2 (Mc-
Cxhey,. 2 to 1. won; The Wrestler 10 (Shii.
lingl. . to !. second; 0lorio, 127 (Pickensl, 5
to 2, third. Time, SO as. Pinkola and Ire.
MARCO also ran. Jeanette NJ and The Wrestler
coupled.
Fifth race, selling: six furlcngs Bonnie
Prince Charlie, ia tSmall.. to 2, won: Char.
ley Doherty. III FISHERY. to 4. second:
Rickey, IL tBenscn). 10 to /. third. Time
III 10. Tony Faust, Gibson, Himalaya. Oris-
lamb. Pelham. Elder. Rey del Mundo. Tilllng-
hast and Marmortan also ran.
Sixth race. selling; one mile-Sensible. lOs
tB. Wilson,. to !. won: Buna. 102 u. Vii
son). to 2, second: The Thorn, 1902 (Garner,.
TO 2 third. Time, 1.5O. Brice, Sabado. Coat
Cutter. Virginia Lindsey and Molioran also ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26

A Christmas tree in the home OF David
Adkins. $40 street southeast. caught
fire shortly before IL o'clock last night
and caused about $50 damage before the
flames were extinguished. No. g engine
company responded to a local alarm and
extinguished the blaze. Considerable
furniture in the house was damaged ~
the blaze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
Went in Stable to Sleep It OF.

Suffering from exposure. William Meyer,
sixty-three years of age. was removed
10 the Casualty Hospital last night for
treatment. He is expected to leave that
institution some time today.
Never. said to have been intoxicated.
was found In stable in the rear of Cos
G street northeast about 1920 o'clock.
He had been In the stable for some time
and was suffering from the effects of the
cold weather when he was discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
Cut in His Lin.

Alphonso Simms. fifty years of age. OF
Capitol Heights. d. c., was found ;. at
"a and c streets southwest yesterday aft
ern0on suffering from q cut In his lip,
which he said had been inflicted by an
unidentified person. Simms was treated
Mt the Casualty Hospital and later went
Ais home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
Jeffries Barred From Boxing.

ST. LOUIS. December 25.-In fifteen
minute handicap wrestling match here to-
night, Frank Gotch failed to throw Con
O'kelley of Ireland. DR.. Roller and
Raoul de Rouen wrestled fifteen minutes
without a throw.
The police refused to permit James J.
Jeffries to put on gloves to box with
Sam Berger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
DANCES WITH GR0OMS
MRS. LARZ ANDERSON LADY
BOUNTIFUL TO EMPLOYEES.
Her Millionaire Husband Seconds
Her Efforts-Handsome Pres
ents Given to All.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, Mass, December 25-Mrs
Lars Anderson played Lady Bountiful t.
her 200 employees yesterday afternoon
not only giving lavish presents to ever
her humblest servants, but dancing witt
every man in her employ. from chef tt
hostlers.
Mr.. Anderson seconded his wife's ef
forts. and danced with every girl ant
woman employed on his big estate.
The festivities were held in the grea
one hundred d-twenty-thousand-doll
stable on the Weld estate. tn,
summer home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson
A Christmas tree was fairly ablaze Will
lights. and Mrs. Anderson. in a red Skin
and waist, played the part Of SAINTS
Claus.
Every employee on the big estate wa
remembered, some with money other
with turkeys, and still others with cloth
ing Toys were distributed with
assh Of hand o to all rns had tns1 @
eyes staring with delight at the grea
tree and the glittering gifts it bore.
Overcomes Their Bashfulness.
As soon as all the presents had beer
given out. the floor was cleared and dane
ing started. At first there were few VIII
were bashful about dancing with thei
mistress, but she soon overcame thei
hesitancy and one by one she danced will
every man who works on the estate be
fore she would consent to leave.
There were SO many and the time TO
dancing SO short that the hostess had Il
cut dances in two and call for anothe
partner time after time. but from coach
men to labOrers every man was mad,
happy by a few turns Of the big room
with Mrs. Anderson.
Mr.. Anderson was as diligent as hi
wife in finding partners. and maids ant
kitchen girls were whirled about in turr
by the millionaire, who is so prominent
In Brookline and Washington.
An Elaborate Feast.
After the dancing, which lasted FOL
nearly two hours. collation. was servet
to all on an elaborate scale that woul,
characterize a formal dinner at the BIZ
house. Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson refuset
resolutely to be treated as employers, and
entered into every moment of the festivi
ties with as keen a zest as any of tn,
servants.
The annual day before Christmas en-
tertainment has been given by the An
dersons for several years, and the sam
custom Is followed by Mrs. Edward d
Brandegee, who will entertain her EN-
ployes on her estate, Faulkner Farm, to
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson. who have onl.
recently returned from Europe, will g
to Washington next week for the winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
DEEP SNOW IN CHICAGO.
Delay to Trains and the Delivery
Of Gifts.

CHICAGO, December 25.-Chicago and
vicinity experienced the heaviest snow
fall on Christmas in years. The fall in
Chicago since Friday afternoon was o.
inches, causing great delay to passenger
and mail trains and delaying the delivery
Of thousands of Christmas gifts. 1t was
ideal Christmas weather. the tempera-
ture being mild. Telegraph and tele-
phone lines were troubled by the heavy
snowfall.
At Springfield, ILL.,, thirteen inches of
snow has fallen in the last three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26

PITTSBURG. December 25.--Nine per-
sons were crushed and mangled today
when an interurban electric car bound
for Mount Pleasant struck the rear end
Of another car on the same line, while
rounding curve two miles from Mount
Pleasant. or the injured seven were
foreigners. Four Of the persons hurt viii
probably die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
SOCIAL PROBLEM TOPIC
SCHEDULED FOR DEBATE
American Negro Academy to Hold
Session in This City, Open
ing Tuesday.

The American Negro Academy, which
has its headquarters In this city, will
hold It's thirteenth annual meeting at Lin
coin Memorial Temple, 18th and r streets,
next Tuesday and Wednesday. Prof.
Kelly Miller Of Howard University will
preside, and the general subject for con-
alteration at tho sessions Of the acad-
envy will be Social Aspect Of the Negro
Problem" The annual address. on the
topic "Fallacious Criticism of the Negro. "
will be given Tuesday night by Rev Mat
thew Anderson, principal Of the Berean
Manual Training School. Philadelphia.
Texts of Other Papers.
other papers to be read at the sessions
will include 1.-THE Social Status OF the
Negro in the South" by DIR. w. e. B.
Dubois OF Atlanta University: 1.-THE Re-
fiex Influence Of Race Prejudice" by Rev.
william v. Tunnel of the local board of
gro In the North" by r.. r. Wright, jr. !;
HRacial Demands Of the Hour. by Rev.
L. a. johnson of Baltimore. and 1.-The
Erect of Social Prejudice Upon the Me-
Virginia Theological Seminary and Col
lege, Lynchburg, Va.
Objects Of the Organization.
The American Negro Academy was
founded March 8, 1897. by Rev. Alexander
Crummell for twenty-five years rector
of st. Luke's p. e. Church of this city,
and has for its object 1.-THE promotion Of
literature. science and art: the culture
Of a form Of intellectual taste: the fos-
tering Of higher education: the publica-
ton Of scholarly work. and the defense
Of the negro against vicious assaults"
The membership, though limited to fifty,
does not at present exceed thirty-eight
of whom the following are residents of
Washington: Kelly Miller. William "
Tunnel. George M. Lightfoot, Charles
C. Cook and Lewis B. Moore of the fac
ulty of Howard University. Jesse E. Moor
land and Rev. F. j. Grimke, trustees of
the same institution. and Roscoe c.
Bruce, Arthur U. Craig and John w.
Cromwell OF the public schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-26
DENNIS MULLANY NO WORSE.
Condition Critical, and Physicians
Will Consult Again Today

Dennis Mullany Of 800 14th street north
west, who is in critical condition
because Of heart trouble with complica-
tons which affect the kidneys, was re-
ported resting easily at an early hour
this morning.
After consultation of physicians last
night. 1t was said that Mr.. Mullanv
was no worse. Another consultation has
been planned for today