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The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
HERE TO ATTEND FUNERAL.
Widow of President Harrison Re
ceiYes Callers mt willard.

As the Republican leaders from every
State gathered In the Willard all of
Sunday and yesterday, a handsome wo-
man in black with budding daughter
passed through the throngs from eleva-
tor to dining-room, with few knowing
that she was the widow of Benjamin
Harrison. once President of the United
States. and twice nominated for the
honor.
The Mrs. Harrison of to-day was much
in Washington during the terms of her
future husband. but their marriage ac-
cured some time after Gen. Harrison had
returned to his Indiana home. The Miss
Harrison of to-day. was born in In
dianapolis.
The mother and daughter came to
Washington for the funeral of the for
mer's brother-In-law, Capt. John F. Par
ker. l. S. N, naval aid to President
Harrison. and were shown attention by
Sergeant-at-arms Ransdel an old family
friend. who was perhaps closer person.
ally and politically to Gen. Harrison than
any citizen of the State. Once it was
known that Mrs. Harrison was in Wash
ingtOn many of tie visiting and resi-
dent Indianans indicated their regard
and recalled the days when Benjamin
Harrison was not alone a favorite son,
but a great President.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
PORTER CHARLTON IN JAIL.
After Waiting Year and n Half
He still Faces Delay.
From the New York Herald.

| From the New York Herald
After a year and a half in the Hudson
| County Jail. in New Jersey. awaiting
some definite disposition of his case. Por-
ter Charlton. who is accused of having
slain his wife at Lake Como, Italy. in
June. 1910. is facing another year and a
half of inaction.
All the persons concerned are apparent
ly willing that the case shall take its
natural course The mans father, Judge
Paul Charlton, of Porto Rico. and others
of the family have made no move to
hasten judicial action. and Maj. Scott,
brother of the murdered woman, also is
silent
Porter Charlton was arrested in Hobo
ken as he stepped from a steamship on
June %, 1910, and a fight was begun
against his extradition to Italy. Secre-
tary of State Knox ruled the extradItion
must stand, and then application was
made for a writ of habeas corpus. This
was denied by Federal Judge Relistab,
and appeal vas taken to the Supreme
Court. The case will be heard, II II re-
tains its present place on the calendar,
early in 1913
Charlton's extradition TO Italy. it is be-
liered. would result in a sentence to
twenty years imprisonment.
Charlton seldom has anything to say to
any OF the other prisoners. His cell faces
the south. and is filled with sunshine on
clear days. He spends his time in read
ing and writing, the greater part Of his
composition being verses. He is well sup
piled with funds, and his food, which is
purchased outside Of the JAIL is OF much
better quality than that supplied to the
other prisoners. He smokes many cigar
cites each day.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
STATESMEN, REAL AND NEAR.
By FRED c. KELLY.

Senator John y. Works. OF California
sat on a street car the other day next T.
a youngster who was on his way HON
from school, with an abused-lookinI
arithmetic under his arm.
How do you get along in arithmetic? :?
inquired the Senator of the boy.
"Oh, fairly we'll" replied the youngste
with a half sigh.
DO you enjoy the study OF mathe
matlcs?'' asked Works
What's that?"
| II say do you enjoy the study o.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and such?'
Nav" replied the boy with fervor
Il hate the stuff"
Put her there" said the new Cali
| fornia Senator. holding out his hand. 81
agree with you most heartily. When
was your age I hated IT Just as much
as you do now. and I hate 1t yet. Its
awful stuff, isn't it,
The Senator says he probably would
! starve 10 death If hr were obliged to
hold down a job with a lot of intricate
figuring in IT.
Viscount Chinda, who will arrive here
shortly to become Japanese Ambassador,
is friend of former Senator Albert ].
Beveridge. The two got acquainted in a
peculiar way. few years ago Bever-
idge went travelling to remote parts of
the big wide world and drifted up to st.
Petersburg. He was introduced to a
bunch of local celebrities at a dinner,
including Viscount Chinda. who was then
serving as Minister to Russia.
When the two shook hands. Beveridge
noted that the Japanese diplomat used
the grip of his old college fraternity.
You shake hands like a Delta Phila-
delphia"-or whatever fraternity it was
said Beveridge.
That happens TO be my fraternity"
replied Chinda.
We'll. we'll. So you were educated in
America. What college?"
"Oh, n little college that you probably
never heard of-in a state called In
diana"
But that's the State 1 come from.P
said BeveTidge.s What college was it?'
Then the United States Senator and
the japanese diplomat, standing there in
st. Petersburg, found that they were
not only fraternity brothers, but also
fellow alumni of De Pauw University.
lnsurgent Senator moses +. Ciapp, OF
Minnesota. tells it on himself, so there's
no harm.
Senator Clapp was to be one Of the
leading speakers at a big Republican
meeting in a Mid-Western town one after
noon last summer. The county chair
man met him at the train and started
to show him around town. Just for the
of the thing the chairman
did the showing around afoot. They
walked and walked and walked and
walked Il was one OF those extremely
hot days, and the Minnesota Senator
mopped his brow and exhsled a cloud OF
dust at every step.
Now. Senator Clapp, while an earnest
advocate of temperance and sobriety.
sees no harm in taking an occasional
glass Of beer on a hot day In midsummer
when the roof of ones mouth would be
condemned as poor risk by leading
are insurance companies So. while the
chairman was pointing out the site for
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

have read your latest story Henry James contains
hons CORY Henry James there nothing there shock
hits another's block; all your people stand and
The oUTCRY talk Henry James. Oh, they talk too long,
ween, Henry James; and | can't guess what
they mean Henry James, each anxou conceals all emotion
that he feels each head full of wheels Henry James Oh
your ladies and gents Henry James, look me like twenty
cents Henry James nothing have they mind nothing but
their social grind and they stand and talk blind Henry James
like narratives of folks Henry James who tong in their
yokes Henry James who and dig and pound who
ow the fertile ground who make the wheels round Henry
James, All your little fddng lords Henry James their end
less of words Henry James, sweating
jay who oing day by day. saving wood ba hay Henry
James. WALr Mason
.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
DEAD-LBTTER SALE
ATTRACTS CROWD
Clergyman Gets Cards, Sport
Gets Bibles.

With the auction room crowded with
eager Christmas shoppers and scores OF
the merely curious, the annual sale Of
articles accumulated by the division Of
dead letters of the Post-office Department
was commenced yesterday at the auction
rooms of c. G. Sloan & Co, 1407 G street
northwest.
When the first package was placed on
sale the auction room was crowded.
Higher and higher the bids went. Then
there was a stop.
Are you all done. friends?" shouted
the auctioneer in his brazen voice. All
done, we'll done? Going, going. gone. to
the young girl there in the picture hat.
The F street maiden stepped to the
front and took the mysterious package.
The crowd pushed nearer to get a look
at the contents of the first lottery
package. The string was broken and
the paper was taken off. There were
two mans silk handkerchiefs, with the
initials "E. k" a loud necktie, two
pairs of checked hose, size II, and
clothes brush.
In the lottery men drew women's
sleeveless zephyr jackets. ladies' hose,
elastic stockings. women's nightgOwns,
and silver thimbles. Young ladies drew
necktie clasps, damaged cigars. meer-
schaum pipes, baseballs, and automobile
spark plugs. n meek looking clergyman
in a Prince Albert coat drew a pack OF
playing cards, and a young sport drew
three prayer books and a Slavonic Bible.
4 bashful young fellow drew a light hair
switch, a felt penant. a sCrim bag. a
cheaply furnished workbOx, and drawn
linen centerpiece.
The sales will continue daily at ID
o o'clock in the morning and I o'clock at
night until the entire stock is disposed
Of There are 6Sf7 miscellaneous groups
of articles. 1895 packages Of books. and
$50 groups Of jewelry.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
PRESIDENT OFFERS AID
THROUGH RED CROSS
TO MINE SUFFERERS

Representative AAstin, of Tennessee
called on President Taft yesterday to ask
for Federal aid in the recent mine dis
aster at Briceville, Tenn. Following his
visit, the President wrote this letter TO
Miss Mabel 7. Boardman, of the Ameri-
can National Red Cross:
Ny Dear Miss BOardman: Dnubtlcss you have
seen the accOunts-aDd perhaps already have taken
care, so far the Red Cross can-of the terrible
mine disaster in Tennessee. where Is persons were
entcmbed. and are probably dead. II seems
TO that this is eminently proper occasion
for the tender Of money from our Red Cross and
anything l can do TO help along in this matter !
shall be glad TO do. Sincerely yours.
W H. TAFT
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
December DAYS.

lie, us pause for a moment amid
the turmoil OF politics and the con-
sidcration of grave diplomatic questions
to talk about the weather 1t is worth
while
Not since 1873 has Washington en-
Joyed the delightful, balmy, sunshiny
weather with which it is now blessed
There Is Il spring-like warmth in the
air. Fur overcoar, are being relegated
to the cedar chest. and heavy under
wear repoSes in the closet.
Let II, be thankful for these beau
tifuI days d, long as they last They
postpone, At least, the suffering OF the
poor
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
Along the Right Lines.

The country will accept with approva
the conclusions which have been reached
by the railroad securities commission
headed by President Arthur T. Had
ley, of Yale. Invested with the impor-
tant question OF deciding what course
should be pursued in dealing with these
securities from a Federal standpoint.
the commission unanimously decides
that it would be unwISe for the national
! government to undertake supervision OF
these securities. 1t holds that the mat
er is plainly within the province of the
States, although it suggests that har-
mony between the States in the matter
OF regulation should be attained
In these modern days. when Federal
control of everything is suggested, it is
refreshing to find group of thoughtful
men who recognize that there is a con-
/ stitutional limitation to the exercise of
Federal power. That the States can.
II so desired, investigate the character
OF securities offered to the public is
shown by the success of the new law
in Kansas, where no company can pub
licly appeal for financial support until
its claims have been made the subject
of careful investigation This is prac
tical and praiSeworthy State supervision.
If all the States will perform a simi-
lar duty, there will be no occasion either
to amend the Constitution or necessi-
tate, by Federal legislation. an infringe
ment OF the terms of that document.
Not only can the States deal with
this question in proper fashion, but if,
As the commission suggests. the rail
road companies be compelled to make
public all the facts in connection with
the issue OF their securities. the danger
OF overcapitalization and insuficiency of
assets will be largely overcome. Alto
gcther. the report indicates a wholesome
check upon the wild and radical ideas
which are sometimes sought to be in
grated upon the statute books.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
A ROOSEVELT BOOM"
UNDER THE SURFACE
by Associated Frcss.

| by Associated Prcss.D
! Prom the Baltim1re Evening News
Washington. Dec. 11.-An attempts to
disguise the fact that a concerted move
ment is on foot looking to the nomination
of Theodore Roosevelt as the Republican
candidate for President in 1912 were ap-
parently dropped to-day when II became
known that members OF the national
committee were being sounded as to
their view of the feasibility OF forcing
the nomination On the former President.
On the eve of the assembling of the
Republican National Committee in quad
rennial session here tomorrow. little was
talked Of to-day but the prospective at
titude of Col. Roosevelt.
Oyster Bay Conference.
1t became known that several promi-
nent Republicans on their way to Wash
ngtOn to attend the conferences here
this week had stopped over in New York
and had long talks with Col. Roosevelt.
and that still others had made engage
ments to see him either at New York
or Oyster Bay following the meeting Of
the national committee.
The supporters of Mr.. Roosevelt now
here are basng all OF their arguments
in his behalf on the claim that, while
the former President has announced that
he is not candidate, he has not stated
that he would not accept the nomination
If il were rendered to him. They claim
that ''as a good American citizen, Col.
Roosevelt could not do otherwise than
accept. once the convention had acted"
Want Free Delegations.
No attempt. it was said to-day, would
be made to bring the Roosevelt Senti-
ment to a focus at this time The hope
of his supporters is to achieve victory
in the convention itself. For this rea-
son they have practically dropped the
fight to have the national committee
declare in favor OF Presidential primaries
al this time. but they are pressing the
argument that delegates should go to
the convention uninstructed.
Friends Of President Taft are meeting
the Roosevelt sentiment everywhere, and
assert that the movement is a well-di-
rected one. They are urging President
Taft's denomination on the ground that
to refuse to indorse his administration
would be to discredit the party The
OF the national committee
was practically decided upon in full last
night, and this gave the committeeman
and other visitors a chance to talk poll
tics to-day.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
By A. w. MACY.
FIRST CONSUMPTION OF AN
THR CITE COAL

FIRST CONSUMPTION OF AN
THRACITE COAL
The use of anthracite coal as
fuel is of comparatively recent
origin. The first organized ef-
fort to mine II was made in
1893. but regular shipments were
not made until 1920. The first an
thracite used as fuel was a boat
load sent from Wilkesbarre, Pa,
to Carlisle. for the armory there.
II was not used as fuel in prI-
vate houses till 1908. when Judge
Fell, OF Philadelphia, had CRATES
built into his house and tried It.
But 1t came very slowly into
general use, and by 1920 only
3S5 tons had reached Philadel-
phia. 1t was first employed to
generate steam in 1926. II was
not used as exclusive fuel In
manufacturing pig iron till 1889.
The total production OF antha-
cite in the United States for the
year 1909 was more than 10000
900 tons. The deposit in Penn.
sylvania covers 500 square miles.
Copyright. 1911. by Joseph B. BOviss)
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

mitted. If it maintains this attitude,
Congress must take up the question,
give it dignifed and careful considera-
ton. and then decide what course we
shall pursue to maintain our national
self-respect and insure decent treat
ment for American citizens abroad.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

The new stave factory. and telling how
real estate had advanced in the business
section. Clapp's eye kept unconsciously
seeking the cafe signs.
| He did not wish to propose anything
For he didn't know but the county
| chairman might be also the leader OF
the dry movement in that locality: il
appeared that he was.
An hour or so later, Clapp and the
! chairman got separated and Clapp fell
in with one of the other out-of-town
speakers who had just arrived
Say, l wonder If there would be any
! harm in us drinking a bottle of beer
right off the ice," was the newcomers
| opening remark
Il saw place down the street where
1 think they sell IT," replied Clapp
So the two strOlled down there
Inside the place the irst man they saw
was the chairman. in the act of prying
the top off a bottle OF pale beer.
The chairman looked embarrassed and
dropped one corner of his mouth like a
tired horse
I'm aw'fly. aw'fly sorry. Senator" de-
clared the Chaifman. but l didn't know
whether-whether you would or not"
And" said Clapp. that same spirit of
Uncertainty was just what was worrying
me-"
War Secretary Stlmson has two chief
hobbies. One is hunting big game in the
Rockies. and the other is reading Alice
in Wonderland" which he regards as
one of the greatest books ever written
Minor hobbies are riding horseback.
playing with dogs, and maintaining a
personal acquaintance with all the ami
mails on his Long Island farm. including
a friendly old SOW that has been with
him for years.
Representative Frank Nye, of Mime
sofa, says that he recalls the first funny
crack that his brother, the late "BiIr'
Nye, ever made. 1t wasn't particularly
funny and is noteworthy only because
II showed the first movement of the
Nye germ of humor.
In the Nyes' home locality lived n
preacher who had a lot of ridiculousIy
emphatic gestures when exhorting his
flock to lead better lives.
One day Frank and Bill were blowing.
They were on opposite sides of a big
field, barely within hailIng distance, but
Bill hallOed across to Frank to come
over. Frank. thinking his brother must
be in serious trouble, stopped, tied his
team and trudged across the big, stubbIy
field.
Bill jerked his thumb in the direction
of the mule he was blowing with and
said, solemnly:
You know those funny antics old Rev. |
Soandso goes through when he breaches.
Well, / want you to stand in front of |
that mule and make those some motions
and see If 1t will improve his morals |
any,"
tCorSright. 1911, by Fred c. Kelly. All rights
reserved.l
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
Sensible Doctor,

Il guess my doctor understands human
nature pretty we'll"
Why so
He put me on a diet and ordered me
not to start until after Christmas"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
The Right. of David Harum.
um the IndianapoIls NeNn

Frum the Indianapolis News
The Supreme Court OF the United
States has decided that II is not get
ting money under false pretenses to de-
ceive purchases IN regard to the
character and quality of cattle offered
for sale. The court. no doubt. realized
the Importance Of doing nothing that
might be construed sas even indirectly
encroaching upon the inalienable rights
OF horse traders,
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
TemptInE Targets,

We figure on having a Christmas tree
at Frozen Gulch.''
We had one last year. Take my ad-
vice and cut them glass balls. The boys
can't resist the temptation to shoot EN-
OF the tree"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
PuHEIinE.

Prom the New York Press
What a woman can never understand
is how her husband can remember the
name OF the President of the United
States and yet not what date her sisters
third child was born.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
VARIOUS VIEWPOINTS.

Thirteen days to Christmas!'
Thus runs the urchin's song.
For girls and boys
Expecting toys
The hours just limp along.
Thirteen days to Christmas"
Ma does some counting, too.
In thirteen days
She has, she says,
A million things to do.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

Mr.. Vanderlip says the Sherman law
is responsible for bad business. Some
people think bad business is responsible
for the Sherman law.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
Neither Going.

How quickly our new Americans as
simulate our ideas"
How now?"
Il asked an Italian friend OF mine
IL he wasn't going home to fight. and he
tells me that he is paired with a Turk on
the next block"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
why shuster Is ain bad y

From the Springfield Republican.
What the powers want in Persia is sim
ply unscientific inefhciency; no wonder
Mr.. Shuster Is persona non grata.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

People who propose to elope in auto
mobiles should be certain the machine
is as ready to run as the parties.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

Any shopping done prior to the \ 24th
instant would be regarded by some peo.
pie as early
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

The report from New York is that DO
tatoes are going up. 1t used to be nee
essary to dig them up.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

Gov. West says Oregon has great ad-
miration for woodrow Wilson. 1t seems
to be mutual
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
About n Tie.

L hear the football score yesterday
was close
Yes: Yellrard. arm and thigh broken
Hollerton, two collar bones"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

The indications are the packers would
not object If those criminal charges were
put into cold storage.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

Andrew Carnegie's income Of $4,000 a
day ought to reconcile him somewhat
to the flight of time.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

The French duels will never be a,
dangerous as the French aeropIanes.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
Uncle Pennywise snysr

In Switzerland dairymaids who can
sing sometimes receive higher wages
than those who cannot. This. also hap
pens occasionally in comic opera.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

Mr.. Pinchot says the denomination OF
President Taft is improbable. Not more
SO than some of Griffs other predictions.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

The politician who rests on his IaureIs
is soon brought to bay
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
Much BETTER Roueh.

Prom the Albany Journal.
Many a so-called rough diamond would
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

When the International Association Of
Hotel Walters say they dislike tips they
must be understood as referring to the
small ones.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

Mr.. Edison says the country needs men
OF brains. rather than politicians. That's
a jolt for those gentlemen who imagine
they are both.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

DIR. Anna Shaw says Eve WAS one #
the worlds greatest women Well she
had much less competition. than DR..
Shaw.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

Nobody ever doubted that the Spanish
fleet was demolished from the outside.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

1t must be a come-down for Philadel-
phia TO descend from politics TO a plain
performance OF duty.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

The small boys idea Of the worlds
greatest men are those who made the
most hits In the worlds series.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

Chinese athletes train upon duck
brains, which they consider strengthen
ing.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
Quite So.

'Tis nice to start in early
And get ones shopping done;
But tough upon grille
To miss the final fun.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

A man in Oklahoma has been afflicted
with paralysis. of the lungs. That is one
disease that never alta Ks Il politician
The Washington herald., 1911-12-12
The Wrong Man.

Just a minute, old chap. You're just
the man l want to see."
No; I'm not. I can't spare a cent