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The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
BRITlSh BRUTALITY.

The announcement OF War Secretary
Frederick OF Great Britain that the
British government proposes to crush
the Beers by process OF ex xhaustion 10 not
at all creditable 10 the British nation,
he says THE country has set Ito
teeth and intends TO 60 through the pro.
cess Of wearing down" He illustrates
the theory by giving the numbers now
in reconcentrado camps. the number
Killed and the number exiled.
Coming as this does, Immediately ai-
ter the last exposure OF the horrors OF
tn" rcconcentrado camps. and the pro-
tests called forth from the decent and
humane portion of the English people,
1t can be taken only as defiant answer
that the government Is pursuinga course
oi cruelty to women and children inten-
tionaIly, and that it means TO follow
that courF" until the opposition in South
Africa ~ worn down." Itis an omen
announcement OF the adoutior OF the
systtm whose use by - uba ex.
cited the indi - D.. u.ta merican
people, and the - - = oht N
excite the sam IN, ouauu ay.
cryWhcrc
Mr. Frederick ,rles to offset the avow.
Ell policy Of cruelty on the part OF the
british by asserting that the Beers are
mnrd"rlng the kafIirs to "hide their
tracks This sIander answers itself
Tor ia" murdered kaffirs would reveal
Their tracks If there were any truth in
The statement. 1t ls quite probable
that the Eoers have executed some Of
the natives for it Is known that the
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
A NEW MANSION.
Is Proposed for the
President.
Will Be for Functions and Business,
Not to Live In.

WASHINGTON, Dec 17--Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts. who has In
troduced q bill providing for new
executive building" has decided that
the proper place for the structure Is
either south OF the Treasury or the
War, State and Navy building.
His bill appropriates a million dol
lars for this structure which, is to be
devoted to officIai business purposes
and state functions. The old White
House will remain as II is--the home
OF the Presidents family.
For many years. said Senator
Lodge, there has been general feel
ing that the White House was entire
Iy inadequate for the double purpose
To which II IL put. The President IL
compelled to transact all his business
In a building that was never intended
to be anything but q residence.
1t occurred TO me that tho way to
solve the problem was BY the con-
struction Of q separate executive build
ing, which should have Two stories, the
lower one devoted TO rooms for state
dinners and receptions yor which the
White House rooms have become en-
tireiy insufficient. wh!ls the upper
story should be arranged for the Cabi-
net rooms and ample executive oifices.
The White House would then be
simply the President's private resi-
dence. For this purpose II is ample,
and always will be, because 1t would
be wholly out OF keeping with our
system to build great palace In imi-
tation OF Europe for our President ia
live in. The White House Ia dignified
simple building. excellent In architec-
,ure and rich in historic associations
II never must be changed or given up
to any other purpose. II will be al
ways amply sufficient II used only for
President and his family.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
"a. D. , LARD DIES
,oDDEN.A al ORACLE,

Nj =, II saiyed a IA
EA4?e i T. u'e yesteru.. '
after % Dch LAting that
his III. b ,te~ t. l. = lied sud
den Gm hear. ailu NJ. Stewart
ant !, Flowers 10Th %. hew left
inn. lately for Or. 'e WA lhere
al = O'Clock last ght.
n. u. Steward anJ his tfe . I'VE
q ! serera! winters at irAc. VIII q
81 have cottage The. home ls IL
ria. III. Al; Steward ,as been
Jab.ed with asthma for s,,.ne tine
~ his Kere ral health was qui goC
Ira Steward spent the later p o.
-Rst week In the city. returning to
Tarle m Saturday.
MIR Flower End Mr.. F. J. Stewa. I,
will return TO Tucson tomorrow with
the body of their uncle and the. re-
mains will probably be shipped TO
Peoria for bdriai
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

British have been employing them 40
spies. and Of course they take the haz'
ards attendant on that occupation.
But this policy Of misrepresenting
and slandering the Beers Is nothing
new. 1t 10 the system that has been
followed from the first. There has not
been, however. AN open avowal OF the
intent to follow the Spanish wearing
down" system until now, and that de-
claration Of inhumanity ought to take
from Great Britain the sympathy ol
every civilized nation. II is disgrace"
iul thing, and decent Englishmen will
feel the humiliation OF it more than
anything that has yet come to the eur
face in this war OF tyrannous subjuga-
tion.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

The ratification OF the Hay.Paunce-
tote Treaty yesterday clears away what.
ever oDposition was manifest in official
ri. ..s o TIE obstruction Of the Mica
sus c ma rhe delicate sensibilities
: re britain will not now be offend.
we proceed to build our own canal
eth our own money under our own 10.
peryision. Let us hope that the bill pro-
viding for the great work will be mad
q Law In the near future. Let not the
ranscontinensal railroads be further
permitted TO obstruct this great project.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

Cresceus, the boss horse OF the uni
verse, 20 far as known. is now visiting
Tucson. He is the lightest heeled speci'
men OF his class. and 10 wonder and
delight 70 horse lovers. Tucson has a
number Of sportsmen and ia by no means
short In sporting men. Between the two
the visit Of Cresceus ought TO be made
exceptional, remarkable, ne plus ultra
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
san &.IToada.

, SuIn . &sIFoads.
ms 10 not at all curious. tits prob
able that Mr.. Haines has every foot OF
railroad he owns bonded for three or
four times what 1t 10 worth. In that
event nothing could possibly suit his
purpose better than to have the Gov.
ernment step in aud guarantee his bonds
for their full face value.
The Government ownership of the
railroads would mean collosal fortunes
for the owners OF the watered bonds and
stocks Of railroads and increased taxes
for she people. II 10 the owners OF the
bonds Of railroad companies. and not
the taxpayers, who are advocating the
Government ownership Of railroads.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
OWNERShlP or RAILROADS.

Aformer Congressman from New York
named Charles ID. Haines is visiting
Los Angeles and giving his views to the
newspapers for publication.
1t 10 stated that Mr.. IIaines lie the
chief owner OF several railroads, and n
large employer OF labor and NAV at
some time in the future be caa.
Governor OF New York or for President
:a United States. 1t is regarded b.
he - ~s0s as -a.l. q
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT

from the conclusion is this assumption
that Spain's title to the Philippines
was perfect. To do this 1t 10 necessary
TO take the theory OF the court that "the
fact that there were einsurvections against
her or that unciyilized tribes may have
defied her will not affect the validity Of
her title"
This 10 certainly in marked contrast
with the spirit Of the Monroe Doctrine,
which extended our protection 70 gov.
ernments which have declared their In.
dependence and maintained 1t, and
whose independence We have, on just
consideration and just principles, 90.
knowledged." That declaration was
certainly not adverse 10 those who made
"insursections" 20 establish their indie.
pendsnce.
And certainly we would never have
allowed Spain to transfer her perfect
title" TO any American colony to another
and stronger European power during
the progress Of one Of these insurrec-
tions. In fact. 1t was TO prevent this
very thing Of calling In help to crush the
efforts OF the people TO secure independ.
ence that the Monroe Doctrine was pro-
claimed. How. then, can We consist
emily advance such right for ourselves"' :
II 10 evidently taking very dirs.s,
position toward the effort OF eon'.
community TO establish its lep n
euce from what was taken 'I1ue
fathers.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
Prominent Woman
Killed by Burglar

PITTSBURG. Pa. Dec. II Harriet
p. Murphy, prominent In church and
social life. treasurer of the Kingsley
House fund. was murdered at her home
in the East End by n burglar this
The murderer scapcd.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
Gold Weather
Prevails in Portugal

LISBON, Dec 17-Cold weather is
prevailing here which is quite un-
precedented. Two sentries have been
frozen to death. The provinces of
Portugal have been swept by severe
-. n
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

Call and examine our stock Of opera
glasses, field glasses, microscopes. lorg-
nettes and all kinds of optical goods.
just the thing for holiday gifts. Scheil's
optical parlors. Century block, m stairs
over Martins drug store. Ib.tf
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

+. i. Kellner, Phoenix, A. r., offers
10 sell his Wholesale grocery with ware
bouses. inventory, October first, before
restocking. It's good business, but the
owner 10 able 10 retire.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
WORLDS CHAMPION.

Il tried many remedies TO cure Y
writes w. II. Smith. OF Latham.
but found no relief al used
lens Arnica Salve. have mol
troubled with piles since" Its the
ly champion pile cure on earth sna
best salve In the world. zoe per
guaranteed by l.. Zeckendori
Wholesale, and ueo. -.artin drug
retail.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

sanri de'e~stt 80 d ~
In urging the c'''' = - =" Gs"' ~
assistance from an 'lr3'
came when Congressnla. D.,
w sconkin called upon Mr. Fahn. tolj
him he had thoroughly Investigated
tae claims and would do what he could
TO urge the bill for passage.
Mrs. Fremont In L ~ a rcfsdent OF
Los Angeles. e., ,?s OF age and
In obliged I. % modest cir
cgfnstances tsI,i fays he be-
l.eves favorabi action could be Sc
u.red on her claim IL q single and de-
finite proposition was urged In her
bel alf Just now her case II com
pllcated by a number 0f other claim
ants whose claims have practically IN
same status. but about WHOM there =
not the same historical interest that
centers about the daughter OF Mis-
souri's famed son and widow of the
the Pathfinder" The claim OF Mrs,
Fremont grows ont of the seizure of
and which was In the possession Of
her husband and was taken for mill
tary. He had settled upon it and Inn
proved II and was in full possession
wnen 1t was taken by tho government
and has since been retained. II now be-
ing the site of buildings used for offI-
GERS headquarters and barracks.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

rt.tc.co testimony
oWoro -. a., DAY In
the - or the AT
ceive' I - John )
the n lace ind '''eav
that " posse some !,
Pow ~ his Il pies: a.
means he led them IN I, -.
f71''. nds : 1Ity.
+ :feDL N the plaintiff wis
. 1vif II having defrauf" I,
'ir. Of 30" this power wen ~
''e star tge'a / the opening sess ,~n
a. sw ii Iowie waved his nhn,l !,
AM y - a infiuenca hv 100 Sl,..s
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

Browns, Browns, Where
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
! Mrs. Prem0nt's Claim
Before Congress

WASHINGTON, l. gress-
man Kahn. OF Calf -" rs ,ntIo-
duced a bill which has ~ s~y.,
the recogniztn. II
Jesgie Benton at
Point San Jos.
Kahn prepared the pIi.
In confident IL WI receive fh 1al
considaratio... .n.~ r.sr 1nt h the
HG G>et the ..s h'ssou. An,
g. widow of Gt y
Jnlr & hremo"t ,he rat cGrdidq,a
'f;I2 Ar. ~ In.s
-
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17
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The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

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The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-17

After the dance is over. salute yonr ]
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-06
GUESTS OF THE Y. N. c. a
4 Complimentary Entertainment for
the Inauguration visitors.

a great number OF members and visit
ing friends of. the Y NJ c. 4 from all
parts Of the country who had come to
witness the Inauguration festivities
availed themselves Of the reception given
in their honor by the local Y M (. a
at their clubhouse last night. The gen
eraI secretary Of the association. weeks
before the Inauguration. had sent letters
Of invitation 10 last evenings reception
10 clubs, organizations. and individuals
Who had signified their intention to take
p:'rt IL the Inauguration festivities, anI
last night s Open-houSe reception brought
to The commodious home of the associa-
tion an assembly which crowded the
building
The fireworks which were displayed on
the y Washington Monument reserra ton.
and Of which a splendid view could be
had from the rear part of the Associa-
ton building, proved a welcome addi-
tion to the programme During the
evening the Y NJ g A Mandolin Club
consisting Of William Ed Todd. jr di-
rector; William Stewart, A. S. Weaver
II N CleeVes, Eugene Welch. H z
DOYLE. NJ s. Snyder. and H Z. GaIoh ?
presented q varied and very Interesting
program Tnrne Of popular selections. After
brief entertainment by Archie Leon
French. the Weu-kn0Wn impersouator
light refrcshmeutS were served
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-06
DEATHS OF THE DISTRICT.
a Noticeable Decreasc IA Mortality
From Nearly All Causes

AS compared with the week before, the
mortality ia the District duriue, the past
week which ended on Saturday the I'd
inst. declined from Isl TO " The death
rate consequently fell from ZS.I7 TO % 76
per thousand of the total population OF
the decedents. 20 were white and - col
ored. An analysis Of the causes Of Geash
shows a general decline Deaths from
apOplexy fell from 10 to ): affections Of
the heart from 70 To Is: kidneys frcm s
70 6; consumption from y to Il, and grip
from Il to y The principal increase was
IN the mortality from pneumonia. rising
from 10 TO 20 There was / fatal case OF
typhoid fever, , of diphtheria. and of
measles
At the close of last report there were "A
cases OF diphtheria in quarantine. During
the week 10 new cases developed and 20
Were discharged. leaving q cases under
observation in % premises
OF scarlet fever. there were % cases in
quarantine at the close of last report
during the week 1u new cases We're re-
ported, and II were discha rged. leaving -
cases in isolation IN j. premises.
Five deaths from violence occurred OF
these J were accidental. l being by burn
by fire, fracture OF skull by fan of rock
In quarry, and ! fracture OF legs ard
arms, cause unknown, case of SO-caiied
saIe-bl0Wer There were 2 suicides. ! bv
5uHshot, and by Inhalation of uIuminat-
ing gas
Of smallpox there were II cases in hos
iltiil 1T the close of last report During
the week I new cases occurred and :
were discharged. leaving If cases under.
treatment in the hospital
ne mean weather conditions prevailing
during the week were, temperature OF
the atmosphere 81 degrees. relative bu
midity q, and barometer "a 81 There was
only trace OF precipitation with north
westerly winds averaging miles Der
hour The maximum temperature was
~ degrees on tee ID and minimum Il de-
grees on the 25th uItimo
Ihe following were the deaths classified
;tccoruIng TO their causes: Apopiexy 8
bronchitis z, congestion Of lungs /. con-
sumption Il. commissions /, diphtheria ,
diseases OF brain >. diseases Of heart n
q 3iseaseS 'sL5 oI kidneys b. malignant growths
:, measles 2. meningitis J. pneum0Dia "a
suicides 2 typhoid fever 1. miscellaneous
y, grippe y. total ID
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-06
The COURT MUST DECIDE
Validity of Certain Clauses of f. c.
M0rgan's VIII questioned.

Proceedings Instituted in the Equity
Branch of the District Supreme
Court by EIeanora u. Speer-AHe-
CATIONS Set Forth by the Plaintiff.
EIeanora D. Speer. The wise of Emory
Speer, has fled proceedings siiI7 the equity
branch OF the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict against James Mosher, Of New York,
and Michael J. Colbert and others for the
purpose of having the court Construe Ger
tain clauses of the viii Of the late Ethel
bert Carroll Morgan. The court is also
asked 10 determine the validity and ef-
feet of the clauses referred tC and decide
If the bequests mentioned in any or all
OF them have lapsed or become Ineffective
John D Whitney. James 2 logan. FL
WOOD NC dfLIilaily, James - . ECKER ana
EDWARD l. Dewitt representing themselves
10 be the president and directors Of
1 Georgetown College St -kincen5's Orphan
Asylum, the trustees OF St. Jaeeph'S Male
1 Orphan Asylum. and Anna n MOSher, OF
New York, are also named as defendants
By the terms Of the viii SlGcyJ was
/ left to Georgetown College and 500
10 maintain scholarship for tie study OF
medicine in the same institution and s. COS
for the erection Of Il memorial window in
Catholic Church in this ci.y. 1t IS
stated that If this direction is Iot carried
out the SUM OF 5000 is TO be divided be
tween St Nincents and 81 Joseph 5 Or
phau Asylums
II is directed that the inf CJnc from the
estate shall be divided be-" cen the teS-
tatUrS sisters. EIeanHra .. Speer and
Minnie. known as &-:Tta - Mosher,
during their lives. The beuIee IS provid-
ID for in the will for the .aetitutions
named were TO be made = ~. Iae Jesta-
tor share Of his fathers es,ts;te.
II Is alleged ia the com. .-Iaiat that the
bequest TO the Georgetown College is
void because the gift was not made one
calendar month before he death OF the
testator and because the purpose for
which the gift was made is vague and
indefinite Again the bequest Of S5JGJ for
a memorial window in d Catholic Church.
IT is claimed, is VOID because no partic-
uIar church Is named. Similar reasons
are given for objectinS - the carrying
out Of the wishes of the t.SJatOr in refer
cuce TO the requests to St Ninceut'S : and
St JOseDhs Orphan ASyi.n1S.
The estate of Etheibert Carroll Morgan
is estimated 70 have been worth about
SI5, 900.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-06
THE BARKER-cooPER CASE.
Hearing in the Suit Against the
Texas Representative Begins

Ee1as Representative Begins.
Hearing in the suit of George C. Barker.
of Maine. against Representative Samuel
Bronson Cooper of Texas. to recover So
0o0. claimed as damages for assault and
battery, was commenced today before Jus
uce Cole, sitting for civil business In his
complaint Barker states that on May q
last he was en- route TO Washington from
the South over the Southern Railway. on
the same train and occupying . seat in
the same ear. was Representative Cooper.
hen passing through Virginia Barker
states that Cooper abused him and struck
him with his fist.
Through his counsel Henry + Davis
cooper admits making the assault upon
Eserhef, DAT contends that It was done In-
Ger great proyocatlDn and unavoidable
circumstances Cooper, Mr.. Davis said
IN his opening statement was returning
TO Washington, after a severe Illness. and
was weak and feeble. He was troubled
WIN cough and having occasion TO eX-
pectorate made an effort TO do so He
found, however. that the cuspidor was
covered by the foot OF a person who was
sltt1nS near him, so he expectorated on
the floor nj the car. Upon his doing this,
It was stated that Barker. who had been
giving his views on the habits and Gus
toms 0f Southerners. demonstrated with
cooper for having spit upon the floor and
added that his. CoOpers proper place
was IN a cattle car and not II d Pullman
ms angeTed Cooper and he left his seat
diu went INTO the smoking ear
He was followed there by Barker, it
was stated, who repeated his remark
about fOopers place being properly in a
cattle car Cooper. it is said. again after
asking Barker where he would stop in
v ashlnSJon walked away from him. For
the second time IL was stated Barker
followed him and persisted in expressing
his opinion about Coopers actions Then
Cooper slapped BarkeT'S face
Attorney White. or the firm Of White &
COTTON. who represent Barker, in his
opening statement to the jury stated that
testimony would be offered TO show that
Cooper was drinking This was denied
by the defence. who viii contend that q
bottle which Cooper had with him con
tained codliyer oil which he was taking
for his cough
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-06
DEAD MAN STILL UNKNOWN.
Police Fail To Identify the Rody Of
the Railway Victim

nc identity of the old coloTed man who
was found in an unconscious condition on
the Great Falls Electric Railroad near
the intersection OF the FoxhaH and New
Cut Roads Sunday night. and who died
several hours afterward at the George
town University Hospital, has not been
established The police have been una
ble 10 learn anything about him.
1t was at frst thought that he might be
n man named Peck or Pecllingham whose
home was at Potomac, Md. but people
from that point have disCredlJed this. The
body. which is now at the Mo-Sue is that
of Il man about sixty or siEJy-fiVe wears
of age with slightly grey hair and mus
tache. Nothing was found in his pockets
which could assist in Identifying him
and he never regained consciousness after
heing hurt.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-06
news FROM GEORGETOWN
-Four Hundred Cavalry Horses
Leave for the Philippines.
Troops TO LenVe Fort Myer sunday.
A. Infant Deserted by Its sIstfter-
The Police Force RadIy Crippled
b* Illness Among Its Members

Four hundred horses from Fort Myer,
the mounts Of the Fifth Cavalry We're
shipped today via the Pennsy yivania Rail
road 10 San Francisco. from which point
they will be transported 10 the Philippines
From twenty-eight TO thirty days will be
consumed in making The trip
The men of the Fifth Cavalry. consisting
of one squadron, headquarters and a band
viii leave ca Sunday under command OF
Col. ". =. Rafferty, They viii travel on
special trains by way Of the Baltimore and
Ohio and Pennsylvania roads
OF late the accommodations for the
transportation Of horses have been greatly
improved. and though the animals viii
suffer some during the long voyage. the
large stalls that have been made \ feature
Of the transports will enable them TO lie
down when they feel so inclined The
Philippine climate is satd 10 agree with
American horses. In Cuba the mortality
among the mounts was large, gIanders and
an incurabIe hoof disease carrying them
of in great numbers Blindness was often
Z consequence Of the latter affection dur
ing the Spanish-Anerican war forcing
their owners IN hundreds Of instances to
shoot their faithful animals
On the departure Of the Fifth Cavalry
Fort Myer viii become the HEADQUARTERS
o. the Eleventh Cavalry, as Yet an uuor-
ganized squadron. il VIII be under cons
Tnand OF Colonel Moore II i probable
that the Fifth Viii De stationed al Manila
Isaac Davis. colored reported at the
Seventh precinct station this morning that
Mary StOrrid, also cOlored. had abandoned
her fye-year-Old child NJ his house 1874
TWenty-ninth Street. Davis states that
the mother left the baby behind the door
and ran away. Immediately after the
abandonment of the Infant Davis states
the mother left for I'fTTEhFITE Davis WAS
very much annoyed when ne found that
the lieutenant Of the precinct had no pow
er 70 force the father TO provide for the
Child's support
The Board Of Children's Guardians has
been notified, and it is probable that a
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-06

William Slater. the nineteen-year-o coIored
youth who attempted to cut Policeman Patterson
with razor last night when placed under az
rest, on account OF his suspicious actions in
Mount Pleasant. was in the Police C5l,rt ro5ay,
charged with carrying concealed Weapons He
pleaded guilty 10 the charge and Nas released an
his personal bo-.ds
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-06
The Locket for sIrs- Crnnte-

PARIS. March 6--The Iocket bought for
Mrs CrOnje, wife OF the Boer commander,
now a prisoner at St Helena. through
subscriptions raised by the -Soir from
the women of France ana which cost
q 600 francs has been finished. II is
heart-shaDed and is surrounded with rays
of glory. violets, and roses
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-06

The frent door Of J. y Ellis grocery store
2So l4th 81 NV, was forced open, between $50
O'Clock last night and $3.50 this morning and
SoO4 was taken from the cash draw A ham
valued at Slip IS also missing. Policeman Ncbb
found the store open and tifed the proprietor
at his hoIne, 1871 Harvard Street