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The Washington times., 1912-01-03
Immigrants Story
Will Be Investigated

Secretary Nagel and the immigration
officials Of the Department of Com
merce and Labor are prepared to insti-
tute q quiet investigation today of the
story told by Anna Sodenberg, a Swed-
ish girl, who arrived at New York yes
terday on the steamer Saxonia, In q
state of hysteria, alleged to have re-
suited from the attentions of a male
passenger.
According to the story of the soden-
berg girl told at Ellis island, when she
was held and ordered deported, she
was coming to this country to live with
her uncle, John Dahlen, a real estate
man Of Minneapolis. On the vessel she
became seasick and was approached by
a Mrs. Fischer, who could speak Swed-
ish, and who comforted her. When she
recovered Mrs. Fischer introduced her
to q man named Friedma, who imme-
he wanted to marry her.
He had a cruel look" said Miss
Sodenberg, land I told him no: that I
did not see how he could love me 80
quickly. When told him this he said
/ was a fool. and that unless / consent
ed to say that was his wife the immi-
grafton authorities would not let me
refused to do 1t. and he said he would
make me unhappy for the rest Of my
life."
The immigration officials made good
the threat issued by Freidma and re-
fused to let the girl land. Friedma
proved bis citixenship as soon as the
boat docked and left Immediately. Ac-
thorities are now sorry they let him 60
SO quickly, as they believe he could
shed some light on other immigration
matters.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
Gives Too Much Power,
Congressman Complain

That the powers proposed to be given
the President under The bill are too
great was the principal objection made
today before the Foreign Affairs Com
nittee. which began hearings on the
Sulzer measure to make effective the
treaty for the preservation of seals and
sea otter in the North Pacific ocean
Congressman Garner OF Texas, and
Foster of Vermont. thought the Presi-
dent ought not to be given power ito
make AM enforce criminal statutes in
the carrying out of the treaty between
the United States. Great Britain, Rus
sia, and Japan.
Solicitor Anderson, of the State De-
partment. and Solicitor Earl. Of the De-
par'mcnt of Commerce and Labor, were
before the committee today to explain
the need Of the legislation. Prof: Henry
w. Elliott, of Cleveland. the fur seal
expert. will be heard this afternoon or
tomorrow. Mr.. Elliott advocates a
closed season of fifteen years In order
that the seal her1 may multiply.
Chairman Sulzcr today received the
following telegram from A. S. Hough-
ton. vice chairman of the Committee on
Game Protective Legislation of the
Camp Fire Club of America:
"JInabie to be present at hearing. The
Camp Fire Club earnestly urges a fif-
teen year closed season for seal. Hope
and trust bill to that effect will be
favcrably reported by your committee"
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
Forty Indicted After
New Year Celebration

ATLANTIC CITY. Jan. s.-proprietors
OF boardwalk cafes and OF scores of
saloons who terminated q series OF
sunday droughts dating from the indict-
Inent Of eighty odd license holders I'm
October by throwing their places wide
open to merry making uarties OF New
Year Eve celebrants. have been made
defendants in another Sunday closing
war.
Rumors Of impending trouble, which
circulated through the cafe district
shortly after noon, were confirmed two
hours later by the appearance Of agents
Of the State Law and Order League, of
which the Rev. Samuel H. Hand of
Camden. is superintendent, With war
rants for forty cafe and saloon pro-
prietors.
The writs were sworn cut before JUS
tlce Brown. Of Pleasaptvilie, by the
State Law and Order Society's men and
volunteer detectives Of the Good Citi-
Zenship League, an organization COM
prised of several city churches. who
took the initiative in the closing CAM
paign which led to indictments by the
reform. grand jury.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
FIGHTING RESUMED
BY CHINESE TROOPS
IN MANY PROVINCES
Yuan Shi Kai Is in Great
Need of Funds for I'M
perial Army.

SHANGHAI. Jan. 3.-Although the ar
mistice has not been called on, nghting
Is reported today from several of the
southern provinces Revoiutionists at
WI Chang, Nanking and Shanghai are
expecting .he resumption of hostilities
at any time.
IT liz believed Yuan Shi Kai will give
orders for an assault on Marking, the
capital Of the republic, II he succeeds
IN raising enough money to finance the
imperial army.
Advices from Nanking state that more
.nah a million dollars has been turned
over to the government by the Dow
ager empress. Yuan has announced
tnat ne needs almost ten times that
ahount before he can carry on q sue
cesssful campaign. but the majority of
the Manchu princes are loath to contrib
ute.
From all portions OF China come re-
ports OF dissatisfaction among the ioy-
alist soldiers because of no nav ana
scant rations. -
Everywhere in the south there in the
greatest confidence in President SIM Vat
Sen and the new ministry.
The republican troops are easer sor
resumption Of warfare.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
WEED At HEAD
OF THE POSTAL
SAVING SYSTEM
Appointed Today as General
Director at $4,000
a Year.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

\SOntiHueu ITOm r1rSt PaSo.)
tary throughout the campaign, when
the present Postmaster General was
chairman Of the Republican national
After the ckmpaign Mr.. Weed was
made chief clerk Of the Department of
Commerce and Labor, serving until
March. 1910. when Postmaster General
Hitchcock appointed him chief clerk of
the Postoffee Department. On J lly ],
19lu Nr. Weed became secretary CT the
bsard OF trustees IF the postal savings
Foundation for the Promotion of In
dustrial Peace.
Today Is the first annivers ary of the
establishment Of the postal savings sys.
tenn and $15, 100000 is or deposit, and
$50, ,00O, 900 and more Is expected before
the first day of 1913. A year ago today
one postal savings depository was es !.
tablished In each Of the fcrty-eight
States and Territories. Now there are
h,lSS repositories. and the system is
coon to be extended to 1000 fourth
class offices. The deposits at the end
of the first month were $60,252: ut this
end OF six months. $679. This sum Is
distributed among 1000 State and ma
tional savings banks. In the year $4l6.-
920 was converted into postal savings
bonds by deposito-s.
In the establishment of repositories
only such postoffices are selected as
have e record for efficient mana cement.
OF the four important offices that
opened for business on August /, 1911,
Chicago leads with more than $500, 900
in deposits. and New York is second
with more than 100000.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
MANY CHANGES IN
NAVY DEPARTMENT
DURING DECEMBER
Appointments, Promotions,
Transfers, and Resigna-
tions Announced.

The Navy Department today an
nounced the various appointments pro-
motions, and resignations which have
taken place In the various bureaus Of
the department during the past month.
These changes are as follows:
Appointed--Secretary's office: Fred ID.
Pryor. laborer, at $500. Bureau Of Con-
struction and Repair: Norman E. Sill,
messenger boy, at 500. Bureau Of Sup
plies and Accounts: Laurence w. Lang,
(by reinstatement, copyist at $40; Leo
j. Wresinski. clerk. at $500. Hydro
graphic Office: Harold B. Sampson,
temporary nautical expert, at II, 900. Of
fee Of Naval Records Of the Rebellion:
Nautical Almanac Onice: Meyer Wein-
stein. messenger boy, at $40.
Promotions-Bureau Of Supplies and
Accounts: Clarence A. Knudtson. from
Gopyist at $40 to clerk, At $500. Bu-
uel Cam. from messenger boy. at 500.
to messenger boy. at $500. Naval OBJ
servatory: Jed L, Dickey, from clerk, at
M,4oo. to clerk, at $3.50; Chester B.
assistant. at $1,000 Nautical Almanac
Office. william T. Darlington, from as
sistant. at 1,400, to assistant, at s., 600;
Perez F1sch, from assistant, at s. .2o0
from assistant, at s. 600, to assistant al
81, 200; George F. Crawiey, from assist
ant, at $1,000. to assistant, at 81 200. Sec
retary's Office: Jacob 8. Marks, from
laborer' at $3.50. to assistant messenger,
Transfers and promotions-vernon E.
Carroll, from messenger boy, at $4O0
Secretary's Office, to messenger boy, at
$500. Bureau Of Steam Engineering. Otis
8. Hill, from miscellaneous computer,
Naval Observatory, to assistant, at
1900. Nautical Almanac Office.
Observation-Disclosures Of Supplies and
Accounts: Oscar B. Hunter. clerk. at
$500: John r. Thomas, clerk, at $1,000
Secretary's Office: Augustus Dunbar,
assistant messenger. at $70. Nautical
Almanac Office: Marcus w. Newman.
messenger boy. at $40. Photographic
Office: James A. O'Brien, nautical ex-
pert, at 1000. Bureau Of Ordnance: Ed
ward L. McFetridge, clerk. at $1,000.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
What's The Matter
With Your Baby! !

strong for a child. In the families OF
Mrs c, d. Walter. 166 Bryant St.. N.
w, Washington. ID. c.. and Mrs. Emma
Waynes. Esmont. Va. the only laxative
given is DR.. Cald Wells Syrup Pepsin. 1t
has been found 20 answer most perfect
ly all the purposes of laxative. and its
recommend 1t especially for the use OF
children. women, and old folks gener-
aliy-peopls who need a gentle bowel
stimulant. Thousands of American faml-
lies have been enthusiastic about It
Any one wishing to make q trial OF
this remedy before buying 1t in the
regular way of druggist at flfty cents
or one dollar large bottle tfamiiy size)
home free of charge bv simply address
ing Dr ". B. Caldwell, 405 Washington
St, Monticello. III. Your name and ad-
dress on q postal card vii. do.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03

The young mother-and many an old
one, tools often puzzled to know the
cause of her child's Ill nature. The
ioudness OF its crying does not neces-
sarily indicates the seriousness OF its
trouble, 1t may have nothing more the
matter with 1t than headache or a
feeling of general dullness. 1t cannot,
of course, describe Its feelings. but as
prellminarv ineasure you are safe In
irving a mild laxative.
Nine times out oe ten. you will find 1t
IL all the child needs. for it's restlessnsss
and peevlshness are perhaps due to
obstruction of the bowels and once that
has been remedied the headache, the
sluegishness and the MANY other evil
dences Of consultation and indigestion
will quickly disappear. gft
Don't give the little enc salts. cathar-
tic pills Or nasty waters. for these viii
act as purgatives. and they are too
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
Teachers Pay Day Set
For Sixth of Month

Beginning in January the teachers Of
the public schools will receive their
salaries on the 9Th Of each month.
except when the 9Th falls on Satur-
day, when every effort will be made to
pay them ON the preceding day.
The Commissioners today adopted the
recommendation of the Board Of Edu-
cation that a definite pay day be estab-
date of payment has been uncertain,
though only on rare occasions has 1t
been later than the 6th. Salaries for
tho month of December were paid 10
the teachers today.
Approval Of the request that def
mite pay day be established was given
by Auditor Alonzo Tweedale and Dis
bursting Officer Louis c. Wilson.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
TAFT DETERMINED
TO Be CANDIDATE
TO SUCCEED SELF
Emphatic in Declaration
That Nothing Can Keep
Him Out of Race.

President Taft will not withdraw from
the race for the Republican nomination
in favor of Colonel Roosevelt. Senator
la Toilette, or any other unnamed Pres
idential possibility.
This much The President told anxious
friends at the White House today. He
let number Of his callers know pos
itively and uneQuivocally he was in the
fight to the finish, and that he would
not be Influenced to get out, come what
may. To one friend the President Il
reported as having said:
,b,s IoTy aybt death .blob wili prevent my seeing
Reports had gone forth that the Pres
ident was discouraged over the outlook ;
that he felt hurt that Roosevelt would
not announce his position; that he was
and get out of It.
Taft In Earnest.
All this was positively contradicted
by the developments at the White House
today. The President was never more
a candidate to succeed himself than he
Is today, and he will be no less q can
didate at any time between now and
the day of the convention.
incidentally, the White House let II
be known that Secretary Hilles was
not of on a political mission. as init
Washington on a revenue cutter with
Assistant Secretary Bailey, of the
Treasury. and Surgeon Thomas L.
Rhoads for short cruise In Chesa-
The White House still believes Roose-
welt will be candidate for the Re-
publican nomination, but this appar-
mind about his own race. He is still
determined to ask the convention for
an Endorsement Of his Administration.
Lawrence X. Langdon. who has been
is the Republican floor leader in the
general assembly, called at the White
House and Endorsed the Taft renomina-
tion movement. He gave out a state
delegation for Taft to the Chicago con-
yention. He said:
"Ohio is for Taft. The claims of a
handful of anti-Taft people are SO ex-
ton. The La Toilette movement sur
rendered at the first onslaught. and
the invasion of Ohio by bunch of
alien firebrands is now being bitterly
resented.
Roosevelt Issue.
"Mr. Roosevelt is taken at his word
in Ohio. and is not regarded as a candi-
date. The full strength of Mr.. Taft's
support will become more evident from
now on, and he Is assured of a unani-
nous delegation to the Chicago conven-
ton from his home State"
Senator Bradley of Kentucky told the
President the Kentucky delegation
would support him whoever might an
nounce themselves as candidates for the
Republican Iran,nn nominatio9' Tho Nav, v,o,o,
Metcalf called on the President, but 1t
was stated his visit had nothing to do
with politics.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03

Senator Bristow of Kansas introduc-
ed in the Senate today two bills that
have an important bearing on the
question of the conduct of the Pana-
ma canal.
One Of the bills provides that the
Government shall acquire fifteen
steamships to be used in the estab-
lishment of commercial lines between
the west coast of Central and South
America and the east and west coasts
of the canal, to be operated through
the canal. The other is intended to
prohibit any railroad or other COM
mon carrier from having any interest
In any common carrier by water with
which 1t may compete.
In statement regarding the bill
Senator Bristow says the ships arc
to be built in this country unless
1t appears they cannot be purchased
or built In this country at q cost
not to exceed 20 per cent greater than
In another country, in which case the
Secretary of War Is authorised to ac-
quire them abroad. Senator Bristow
believes the railroads through their
banking houses and in other ways
control practically every ship build
ing concern in the United States. SO
that ships to be built for the purpose
Of competing with the railroads can
not be had in this country at any
reasonable figure.
1t provides that these steamships may
be operated by the Panama Railroad
Company. a corporation all of the
stock of which is now owned by the
United States Government, or may be
leased to private company.
In the event the ships are leased to
a private company such company shall
not be in any way owned or controlled.
directly or indirectly. by any railroad
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
PANAMA
GOVERNMENT LINE
Senator Brstow Introduces Bill for Federal Merchant
Marine, Beginning With Fifteen Ships-Railroad
Holdings Barred From Ownership of Stock.

or the owners or stockholders Of any
railroad, penalty Of 5000 per day is
provided to be assessed against the
company in the event that It In any
way enters into an agreement with a
charged for traffic.
The bill also forbids the giving of any
Tree passes OF any kind to anybody
except the company's own officials and
the Officers OF the postal service on
Senator Bristow believes this is the
only practical way to restore the
American merchant marine, and that It
ment in the end than any system Of
subsidies that could be devised, and
that It Is practical way to develop
American commerce. and provide at
navy. which would be soreiy needed
TO make the navy at all effective In
Regarding the other bill, Senator
to provide for any inland water trans
portation system and permit the rail-
roads to own the steamboat lines that
are to use this inland waterway sys-
tenn. thereby controlling their own water
He says the railways have destroyed
the steamboat business of the country.
rot because they corld handle traffic
NOR. more chesply, but BY system t., Of dis. d,s.
to certain points n order to drive out
Of business the steamboats,, and when
competition WIS gone they have then
increased the rates: or, II the rates
were Kept low, rat IS to interior Toints
were increased SO as to make up the
losses the railroads incurred in de-
stroying water competition.
Rates for the distribution OF freight
from river towns to the interior have
been excessively high, so that the
steamboats, were practically limited to
the mere necessities Of the river towns
for their business. The same hag been
true Of the lake navigation as we'll as
Of the ccastwise trade on the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
Smile as They Admit
/ Housebreaking Charge

they pleaded guilty with smiles on their
faces, John Kelly, Walter Young. and
John Ash were held under $500 each
Tor the grand jury in United States
The trio, ali white, and between
twenty and twenty-five years old. treat
ed their arraignmen1 as joke, and did
not seem to appreciate the serious
charge against them.
William III. Scott just after they had
broken into his house at 45i III street
northwest. Ash kept watch on the out
side while the other two committed
the ATTEMPTED burglary. according TO a
confession the police say he made.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
SchoOlmates From
Baltimore to Attend
Miss ShaWhan's Funeral

More than twenty girls from Mt. De
Sales Seminary. in Baltimore, and scores
of girlSand boy friends in the Capital
viii attend the funeral tomorrow after-
noon Of Miss Margaret Shawhan, whose
tragic death by carbon monoxide pois-
>ning. yesterday was attended by un-
miss shawhan for three years attend
"a the seminary In Baltimore where
ehe made a wide circle Of friends She
vas known by dozens in the Washington
younger society set.
HSix of her young men friends will be
pAllbearers. and the majority of those
ct the funeral tomorrow at the First
BAPTIST Church. at Sixteenth and o
Services will be held at 3 o'clock They
NcMasters, pastor Of the church. where
Miss Shawhan attended when in Wash
Viii 60 only % members emf 1np of q the m family, % ana
fead by the clergyman. fnterment will
He at Rock Creek Cemetery.
al9earsrs s Isa named rfneds today were uof Dr.
pr. A. r. Trinder, Finley A. Logan,
yAmes Ely Bready, and Oliver Owen
AIRS. shawhan, mother of the girl.
II suffering nervous collapse of a Sc
Ttous nature. Grief stricken by the loss
0f her only daughter, she spent sleep
less night, and today is In hysterical
Sendition, which physicians have not not
Shut himself off from all callers, save
{imily. :,
TDozens of callers visited the shaw
hhn home this morning to offer condo.
Nnces to the parents. Flowers were
hfought by many OF Miss Shawhan's
ypung friends. ,.f
Tragic Circumstances.
circumstances surrounding the sud
den death of Miss Shawhan were Pc
euliarly tragic. The young woman was
hpme for the Christmas holidays. With
her father and mother she had In
obliged in a round Of holiday. calls on
cores Of her friends saw her. happy
And buoyant in the receiving line at
q reception planned by her and a num-
Her of young friends.
HToday Mr.. and Mrs. Shawhan had ar
ranged to go with their daughter to a
photograph gallery and have a group
picture taken before their daughters
Intended return to Baltimore tomorrow.
I, reception. Father and mother went
directly to the Burlington, and their
Daughter went to their apartments at
1310 Massachusetts, avenue to dress. The
Shawhan. and then the mother became
alarmed. With her husband she went
10 the home and saw her daughters S
clothes In her room, as II she had been
dressing.
1.-THE father went to the bathroom.
and when a knock got no response, he
0pened the door. He saw his daughter
Wing in a tub half filled with water.
was called and later DR.. NJ d. Magee
arrived Both worked with her for an
hpur but life could not be revived.
EThe action Of monoxide gas is deadly.
and almost instantaneous. so that there
u rarely any chance to rescusitate VIC
tims II they have inhaled full breath
0f It..
1.-THE coroner examined the bathroom.
and for a time was unable to ascertain
the cause OF death until the gas stove
vas examined.
The Washington times., 1912-01-03
TEACHERS SAY THEY
GET GRADE PAY FOR .
HIGH SCHOOL WORK
Attention of Auditor Twee-
dale Is Called to Detail
ing Practice.

The attention OF Alonzo Tweedale,
Auditor of the District, was called to-
day to the fact that the Board Of Edu-
cation has. In the past. been detailing
teachers in the high schools to teach at
grade school salaries or lower salaries
than the law calls for upon appointment.
These teachers SO detailed" have
passed the required examination and
have been forced to remain at the grade
school salaries,~it 1t Is alleged, when
others were appointed over their heads.
The appropriation for the year 1918
asks for the appointment of seven
teschers in the high schools at a mini
mum salary of $1,000. and calls atten-
inadequate. In the past the board has
found that there have been too few
teachers In Class 9. Group A, and has
appointed teachers at graded school
positions.
To Air Grievance.
DR.. Davidson admitted tina. there
were few teachers now detailed In the
high schools. The matter has been in
tho hands of the High School Teachers
Association for some time, and their
grievance will undoubtedly be aired In
the near future.
uHuSibtoou tudt tHS QuebIlOn Oh
salaries for high schools was taken up
at the hearing before Congress which
was given the Board of Education.
This, according to those In charge Of
the high schools, is the question OF ad-
ministration involved.
Further. II is said that appointments
Of men to teach have been made out OF
line of appointment and over the heads
OF those already promised the high
school salary and now teaching
The high school teachers charge that
two women we. in line for higher sal
aries when the board appointed men
instead.
Salaries "Mortgaged."
1t is further contended that the seven
salaries now asked for in the yearly
appropriation are already "mortgaged''
in that they have ben promised to
teachers now in the schools.
Many teachers say the COMPTROLLER
has approved of these appointments,
which they allege makes the school
law on the point null and void.
hTe fact that teachers cannot be
had for the asking and that the plea
that the Board of Educa ton Is not
able to get proper teachers at the
salaries offered has been the basis
OF argument In the past Teachers
now say that they may receive ap-
pointments at salaries even lower
than the minimum and that they are
kept there and others appointed over
them.