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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
TRIAL OF RODNEY
DIVORCE CASE BEGINS
4 STORY OF DOMESTIC IEFELIGITY
Fair Separated Very shortly After
Marriage. but were HecouciIed.
Later They Pared Again.
Both Suing.

The circumstances OF the marriage of
Margaret Z Owens and Lieutenant Com
mander Robert Burton Rodney. United
States Navy. retired. and the domestic in
feiicities which followed were told Of at
length today in Equity Court No I, JUS
tice HagneT presiding.
The marriage took Place in Toronto,
Canada, On November 5. 1860 and immedi-
ateIy after the ceremony the couple
started for Washington. Apartments we're
secured at the Fredonia Hotel and within
three days disagT Teements arose which
caused a virtual separation OF the newly
married couple
The First Proceeding.
About three months after the marriage
Mrs Rodney instituted proceedings fer a
limited divorce During the pen5eaey Of
the suit the court allowed her $45 per
month as aIimony.
The Differences between herself and her
husband we're finally settled and the pro
ceedi1gs were dismissed. For & short
tine all went we'll Then the family Jars
became so frequent and serious as 10 re
suit in Mrs. Rodney fling suit for sep
aTGJe maintenance and support
What Rodney says.
Mr. Rodney nct cnIy denied the charges
made against him BY his wife in her suit
fer maintenance, but also fled proceed
iEgs for divorce against her On the
grounds Of cruelty and desertion. He
also suggested in his complaint that he
had cause to ask for divorce on statutory
grounds
During the last four months each side
has been taxing testimony is support OF
its contentious. and the presentation Of
this to the court was begun today
The arguments to the court viii be
made tomorrow by Attorneys Colbert and
SeIhausen, representing Mrs. Rodney. and
Messrs. Devices and AoultCn, as counsel
fer Mr.. Rodney
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not exceed 20 Per cent of the maximum
rates on account Of their shorter voyages
and smaller coal supply.
The General Subsidy Clause.
The second title. General Subsidy"
contains the general subsidy for all YES
seis. steam CT sail, which are not under
mail contract This general subsidy is
uniform, enc cent per gross ton per one
hundred nautical miles for not exceeding
sixteen entries IN one year. This amount
is sufficient. according to the latest fs-
ures. TO equalize the difference in Ameri-
can seaman's wages and in the cost OF
building ocean steamers in the United
States and Great Britain referred to in
President Roosevelts message and Sec
retaTy Cages repcrt-
To promote the building of new ocean
vessels an additional allowance of one
fourth Of a cent per gross ten is made for
I've years A1y vessel to receive the gen
eTaI subsidy mast carry malls, il required;
must train ii seamanship or engineering
one American youth for each LEGO tons
The owner must agree to hold the vessel
at the service of the Government, II re-
Quired for defence. the pay for such serv-
ice TO the appraised by representative Of
the Government and Of the owner. These
requirements are taken substantially from
the ocean mail act of 1891
Any vessel receiving subsidy must be
class = /, and at least one-fourth Of the
crew must be Americans.
Vessels Not Entitled to Bounty.
! vessel going to a foreign port less
than $50 miles from the United States OF
making less than half its voyage on salt
water, is not entitled to subsidy. Barges,
canaI-bCats, tugboats, and wrecking YES
sells are also excluded.
The third title, Deep Sea Fisheries"
provides an annual bounty of 50 ton for
deep-sea fishing vessels, and OF 81
month fer American citizens when en-
gagged in deep-sea fisheries.
The fourth title, General Provisions
provides that a vessel shall receive only
one form Of subsidy, and that vessel
which has received a subsidy shall not
be sold TO foreigner except by consent
of the Secretary of the Treasury The
President shall designate heads Of de-
partments to provide regulations to carry
out this bill.
To Be Called Up After Recess.
An attempt viii be made to call up the
bill as soon as the Senate reconvenes af-
ter the holiday recess, and the fight
which marked the close of the last ses-
SIGN bids fair to be repeated. The Demo
Gratis have already organized to make an
effort to defeat the measure
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MILLIONS FOR EDUCATION.
SIr. Carnegie Likely to ORer Muni-
hcenf sum,


fcent sum.
CHICAGO. Dec. 9.-The Record Her
add today prints despatch from Wash
ington saying that it viii be announced
at the White House tomorrow that An
drew Carnegie is to give $40, coo, GEO 90 the
cause Of university extension IN the
United States.
Mr.. Carnegie took luncheon with Presi-
dent Roosevelt few days ago, and it
is said that the details of the plan were
then fully discussed The despatch adds:
1T has been thought best to create a
national board to handle this magnificent
benefaction. President Roosevelt will
probably name such a board for Mr.. Car
negie.
Mr. Carnegie is expected here on Tues
day. and fuller details Of this gigantic
enterprise Will soon become public
NEW YORK, Dec 9--Presfdent Nicho-
las Murray Butler, of Columbia Univer-
sity. who is said to have been enc of Mr..
Carnegie's advisers in his plans for
placing his great gift fer university ex-
tension, said today:
In so far as am quoted as saying any
thing about this reported gift of Mr.. Car
neSie, the story is untrue. Further than
that I have nothing to say
After consistently refusing to confirm
or deny the rumor CT to answer another
question. he said:
'To, 1 cannot allow you to ask me
whether would be violating confidence
in talking about the subject. My answer
is that l have nothing 10 say"
According TO the plans prepared by Mr.
Carnegie, Washington reports state that
the national organization is to have its
headquarters in Washington, but it's oper-
ations are to extend throughout the
United States, the work to be carried on
in cooperation with universities every
where
WHAT will amount to great national
university, with its seat at Washington,
viii il time grow out of the enterprise
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
MAY ENTER
THE CABINET. +.
Persistent RUTn0rS About
Ambassador Ch02tG.
MIGHT SUCCEED SECRETARY HAY
Mr., CorteIyou Dsoinss TO Discuss
R5Dor5- Senator Dop5w Denies
1t - Diplomat Er .IuertIy
Qaalidsd for the face.

Reports were persisently circulated here
today 20 the eject that Mr. Choate, Am
bassadoF to the Court of St. James. would
not return TO his dipicn-ic Posi- in Len
don, but would become a member OF
President RooseveIt-s C2-.1et
The report was spread 70 all parts OF
the country by wire and h ought a host Of
queries to the Governm- 1t officials who
are supposed to have cosnizaace Of pos
sible changes in high places
Declines to Discuss 1t
Secretary Cor,elyou was seen at the
White House in reference to the iumor
and after stating that he had heard il
yesterday, added that he did not care to
discuss it. He politely declined 10 either
deny or affirm the stcry.
Ar- Choate's leave OF absence viii not
exIire until the first OF the year and il
is said that, if he really is 70 take
place as member Of the Presidents cffi-
cial family The news wIu not be made
public for scme weeks yet.
Night Succeed Mr.. Hay.
In the event of Mr. choate entering the
Cabinet, report says that he would most
likely succeed Secretary Hay, for it is said
that the official head of the State Depart
Eent is still desirous of retirement be
cause Of family bereavement and the ne
cessity for rest after the strain Of
events through which he has passed
IN some quarters it Is stated that, While
the change may not come for a time. 1t
is likely to take place as soon as the new
Administration gets fairly under way
EminentIy Qualified.
AIr. Choate is in B-every way an available
candidate His diplomatic experience in
the British capital has 0readened in him
what was even preyiocsleSa large grasp
Of national affairs He fg@a close friend
of the President
Further than this he IS popular in Eng
land and, view of the daily strengthen
ing bonds between the UHlted States and
the mother country. wopts be a most ae-
CHIEF of the diplomatic side of
the Government.
BY many it is not believed that the
President has offered the place, or any
place at all, to Mr.. Choate. Neverthe-
less, many Of the prominent New York
er's friends are strong in Expressions that
the President could not md a better man
if there should be a vacancy in the Cabi-
net.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
AN ISLAND FOR ANARCHISTS.

Mr. HOar Offers Resolution Pro-
vidinE for Deportation.
During the session Of the Senate today
Mr.. Hoar Of Massachusetts, offered reso-
luton, which was referred to the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, requesting
the President of the United States to en-
ter into negotiations with other civilized
Governments to the end that q convention
may be made in accordance with the terms
of which some island. OF some other suit
able territory may be set apart to which,
under due precaution, and after fair and
proper trial, persons found guilty of at
tempting or instigating or counseliGg the
overthrow of all Governments or Cf criGi-
nal attempts on the lives CT Chief Mag
istTatss or high officials, may be trans
ported and to which they may be confined
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
ACTIVITY IN THE SENATE.
Annual Reports. Bills. Petitions, and
Resolutions Presented.

There was ar unusually large represent
tatiCn q. Senator's At the opening Of the
session this morning The annual reports
Of the Coast and Ceodetic Survey and the
Librarian OF Congress were received. The
Secretary CT the Treasury estimated the
cost Of transporting the GovcrnDc-- ex-
hibits from Buffalo TO the Charleston. 5.
9 exposition at $4,000
Among The bills Introduced were a num-
Der by 3Ir- Hale relating to the navy
Several bills were also offered 1rovid-
ing fer the erection CT public buildings
Mr. nepew offered a petition for the
prohibition CT EolyEamy- and q t5Il for
the erection Of an equestrian statue Of
General stark. OF the Revolutionary army.
at Manchester. y H, was introduced by
Mr- CaIinEer.
Several hundred bills were introduced
and referred. TIE large majority Of them
being bills TO increase individual pensions.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
GEORGETOWN WANTS A JUSTICE
Business Men Present Petition to
the President.

Georgetown business men think tbat a
justice of the peace, one of the ten re-
Gently appointed by the President. should
have been appointed fror. that section Of
the city
Mr.. George G. Boteler, Mr. NJ J. Adler,
Col. G. w CisseI. Capt. P. T. Moran, Mr..
J. T. Dyer, Mr. George W Ofutt, Mr.
AIphonse N. Baer, and Mr. Oliver John
son, business men of Georgetown, called
on President Roosevelt this morning
and presented petition with / 900 names
attached asking for the appointment of a
Georgetown justice of the peace. They
also called on the Attorney General
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
Dead Letter odfce Sic.

The annual sale of articles which have
accumulated in the dead letter Office dur
ing the past year, began at 1G O'Clock this
morning There were, when the sale be-
gan, 5000 bundles to be disposed of.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
GEN. sEWELL's CONDITION.
Physician Expresses Some Hope for
the Senator,

CAMDEN, N. ], Dec 9--senator Sew
ellis condition this morning is reported
to be unchanged. Although his physi-
clans express some hope, it is realized
that the generals case is critical.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
Reports steyn in Brussels.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-A Brussels de-
spatch to the Globe states that 1t is ru-
mored there that ex-President Steyn of
the Orange Free State, has arrived IN
Brussels
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
The eeRoyaI LiInited,v
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Exclusively Pullman trains. buffet smoking car.
ParloT, observation, dining and cafe cars. Leaves
Washington daily p. m. No extra fare other
than regular Pullman change,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
Norfolk & VVashfngtou Steamboat Co

Delightful trips daily al $50 p M from foot
9TH st. 10 Old Point Comfort Norfolk, Virginia
Beach, and Newport News See ad page !.
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Denied by Mr. pepe,r.

Senator Chauncey N. Depew when
questioned in regard to the matter this
morning, replied: There is nothing in
IL -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09

FIynn's Business College, sth and x
Business, Shorthand. Typewriting-SS25 year-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
VAN coTT REAPPoINTED.
Again to Preside Over New York
PosfofIce.

Cornelius Van Colt has been reappoint-
ed postmaster of New York city.
The nomination was sent to the Senate
today with many other appointments.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Rain tonight; Tuesday clearing and
colder; fresh southerly winds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-21
old YACHT
AGAIN A
WINNER.
Shamrock |. Defeats Shamrock
II. Half a Minute Over Thirty
y Mile Course.

Ryde, Isle OF Wight. May 2.--The two
Shamrocks started today over a course
as nearly as possible similar TO those OF
the windward and leward courses OF the
contests for the Americas cup. Start
ing from No Man Fort, the course was
laid 15 miles TO windward and return. A
moderate. veering breeze of eight TO IL
knots was blowing and the water was
smooth.
The racers had a preliminary bout as
they beat out from Cowes Roads for the
starting line. Shamrock /. started half
a mile ahead, but the challenger after
four LONG tacks, closed up and stayed
broad and leeward, holding "A better wind
and travelling faster She luffed out TO
windward in magnificent style and when
she met the Shamrock /. some one had TO
give way in order TO avoid foul capt.
Wringe should have yielded. but he held
on and the challenger was forced TO round
up I'm the wind TO clear her.
The Erin was awaiting the boats az no
Man Fort and started them. me shain-
rock III came around ahead OF Fife boat
and, Immediately after the signal was
given, led her out 10 fine start having
an advantage OF probably half minute,
They went beating of To windward. on
short tacks, with the challenger pointing
rather better, going fast and increasing
her lead little on every tack, n@ h,,t
held fair and steady and the racers
slipped along smoothly and fast. The
weather conditions were such, however.
as to raise doubts IL they could finish
the thirty-mile course within the Ave ana
a half hours allowed In cup matches.
The conditions seemed TO admirably
suit the challenger. She pointed higher
and footed faster than the old boat and
gradually edged TO windward ana went
ahead. Once clear OF the island point
they had few cross tacks In shore and
the Shamrock / dropped into the wake OF
the leader as they fetched off. The times
at a mark off the end of the island wire
as follows: The Shamrock III, l2h. 3im.
los the Shamrock l. l2h 36m. 2s.
This showed nearly two minutes gain
for the challenger I'm an hours sailing:
and part OF the time the Shamrock j I
sailed without "A ilb topsail and looked
as though she had the whole game in
hand.
3:39 p. m.-The Shamrock | overhauled
and passed the Shamrock III on the run
home
The Shamrock won by barely half a
minute.
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from the dangers which now menace the
pupils.
The building itself Is, OF course, not
worth much as a schoolhouse, being an
unsightly and antiquated affair. part OF
which was constructed long before 1860.
but IL might be useful for business pur-
poses, and as such could be disposed OF.
SOME MAIN OBJECTIONS.
Those who have had occasion to ex-
anime the schoolhouse say that the loca-
ton OF this unsiehtly building on the
most prominent business square OF the
Elmwood district Is an exceptionally dan
gerous one. He the car track is inside the
old layout for sidewalk and II Is only
about six feet from the track, across the
sidewalk 10 the schooyard fence. which
is only about foot from the end of the
building.
Some OF the residents will not send
their children TO this chool. and others
make their children go a long distance
around by way of Melrose street in order
TO avoid the danger. The school ac-
commodations are crowded and need more
room and two more rooms are now need
ed
IL is also stated that the building Is
not equipped with modern conveniences,
and has in case OF fire, but one central
hallway and no outside fire escapes. The
ventilation also is bad, and the heating
arrangements are antiquated and ex-
pensive 10 run.
The location of this building directly in
the centre of the business district. with
it's noise and constant passing of cars,
is not only dangerous but detrimental,
say those who have looked into the mat
ter. and taken altogether the schooihouse
seems TO be not what the city ought to
have.
All of these points and suggestions have
been taken under careful consideration
and after the committee on relations to
the city council has visited the school
house there does not seem 10 be any
doubt that a report will be prepared.
OF course, just how the city council
will look at the matter remains 10 be
seen, but there seems reason TO believe
that the changes asked for are needed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-21

pie at IL o'clock this forenoon and tho
several speakers who addressed them
aroused much enthusiasm. Tho report
of the committee was reao and received
by the men with much favor.
MR.. MooRE's STATEMENT.
After the adjournment Mr.. Moore was
seen by a News representa- tive and he
stated that everything up to the presents
time was favorable. He remarked that %
pickets have oeen appointed TO patrol tha
streets In the vicinity of the Engineering
works to prevent any possible trouble and
TO see that order is kept.
The organization at the Corliss works
Is not as effective as at the ERgeering
plant, but Mr.. Moore expects to go up
there this sfternon and address tho
union, and in the meantime will select
the men who are TO act as pickets
Arrangements were made this morning
so that IL either of the works wished to
communicate with him he could be found
in an hour, so that in the event OF shop
agreeing TO the demands of the union tho
strike can be settled I'm very short order.
MEN ARE CONFIDENT.
The men appear contented and are ap-
parently confident OF ultimate success,
so they have no fear OF the future and
are enjoying themselves as though they
were on much needed vacation.
No bitterness is exhibited but the men
are firm and state that the nine hour
day must come TO stay.
Everything is quiet at both OF the shops
and while wheels are turning not much
is being accomplished. At tho Corliss
works a formidable looking gate bars the
entrance and is tended by a man who
eyes every one with suspicion and refuses
TO admit you unless you are desirous of
seeing the firm on important business. A
few OF the strikers hang around the en-
trance but it is merely out OF curiosity.
Continued on Page Two)
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SPECIAL SESSION
Held by Woman Suffrage ksso-
citation This Afternoon.

A special meeting OF the Rhode Island
Woman Suffrage association was held
I'm the vestry of the Mathewson Street
NJ. +. church this afternoon with the
president, Mrs. A. c. Dewing in the chair.
The meeting opened at o'clock with
devotional exercises conducted by Rev.
Dr. Dick, after which the president well
coined those present in few we'll chosen
words.
The regular reports were submitted after
which the speaker OF the afternoon, Rev.
Ellen NJ. Gustin. OF Attleboro, was intro
duced. Mrs. Gustin spoke on the sub
ject, est. Paul and Women"
The annual banquet of the association
occurs at 1880 this evening in the dining
room of the Mathewson Street church.
Ii is anticipated that this will be an un-
usually delightful occasion.
The president Will preside, and among
the speakers will be Rev. Willard G. Sell
leck. Charles S. Sisson. Hon. Henry B.
Metcalf, Hon r.. l.. Freeman, Rev. Anna
Garlin Spencer. Charles III. Tilley, Mrs.
Il. l.. Houghton, wife of DIR. Houghton,
pastor OF the Tniversalist church Of Paw
tucket and Thomas w. Chace, Of East
Greenwich.
Music will he rendered by the Estro
Trio OF this city.
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MURDER CHARGED
King Accused Of killing His
Partner, Charles {. Thatcher

Lewiston. Idaho. May 21.--John NJ
King, well known business man has
been arrested here charged with the
murder OF Charles u. Thatcher. The lat
ter, who was a partner of King was mur-
dered in the firms store at Lapwac. II
miles from Lewiston on the night of July
Is. 1898.
Kings statement at the coroners In
quest was TO the effect that two masked
men entered the store and shot Thatcher.
Two bullets were found in his body.
Thatcher was "A prominent citizen and
the tragedy attracted much attention, a
reward OF $1,000 having been offered for
the arrest OF the murderer.
The warrant for Kings arrest was in
sued on complaint made by Harry That
cher OF Genasee. a brother of the muir
dered man.
The state will attempt to prove that
King and Thatcher quarreled and that
King took two revolvers from the bed
which both men occupied and fired a bull
let from each into Thatcher body.
King is manager Of large -four milling
plant here and also conducts a store at
IapUac
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-21
FATAL FALL.
Harvard Student Oles After
Dropping From Fifth Story.

Boston. May 21--H. A. Rich of Digh-
ton, the Harvard student who fell n dis
tance OF So feet from the fifth story or
Weld hall, Harvard. last evening, died at
the Cambridge hospital at 2 o'clock this
morning.
Rich formerly lived I'm Fall River and
was 4 son of Unitarian minister, Rich
sustained "a compound fracture of one
thlngh. had an arm broken. conclusion Of
the brain and severe internal injuries. He
was 70 years OF age. and prepared for col
lege at Exeter academy.
AT Exeter and also at Harvard he had
taken prominent part I'm debates. At
Harvard ne was member Of the fresh
man debating team of last year The
funeral arrangements have not yet been
completed.
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IN A TORRENT.
EG-Congrsssman Glover Believed
10 Have PeriShed in Colorado

Victor, Col. May 2l.--John NJ. Glover.
an ex-congressman from the st. Louis,
Mo. district is reported TO have met his
death in the floods near Love, Col, ten
miles from here on Sunday last.
A horse with saddle was found in that
vicinity today and It is thought 10 have
belonged 20 Glover, who is missing.
Just before the big flood reached the
little hamlet OF Love a man was seen rid
ing a horse down the gulch. He was in
the direct path of the rearing wall of
water, that went tearing down the ravine
This man. II Is believed was Glover
Mr.. Glover was formerly a practicing
attorney at st. Louis. lie came west
about year ago and was engaged in
mining near Clyde.