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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
Mr.. SIAIS REVIEWS ATTACK +
ON CENSUS BILL CHANGE
Choracferlzes G1oss Deception of TIE House By The
Conference Committee.

Chairman Hopkins he did not want to
saw what he proposed to do
Pressed stiu further for an answer. Mr..
Sims said 10 was within the power OF
the House 70 expel a member for such
a gross deception
Mr. Loud wanted 70 know II Il was not
possible that Mr. Hopkins had himself
been deceived.
Mr.. Sims thought that was possible and
so he would not attribute improper no
tives to Chairman Hopkins, but 1t vas
nevertheless a fact that he had said the
bill was substantially the same as when II
passed the House. and thereby the House
was deceived
Mr.. Loud said it took the Attorney Gen
eral two or three days to interpret the
meaning Of section Of the measure.
Mr. Crumpacker (Rep.. Ind) said the
conferees had considered section 3 reIat-
ing to the civil service as unconstitutional
and that there might be some serious
question as to the authority OF the Di-
rector Of the Census 70 make appoint
ments 20 the bureau as that power was
vested by the Constitution only in the
President, Supreme Court. and heads OF
Departments. The eonferees had then
made a change and they understood that
all Of the clerks would be reapcointei hv
the Secretary OF the Interior
He did not believe the conrerees intend
ed 70 deceive the House. They thought
there might arise some question as to
auditing the Directors accounts and 50
they provided for the re-appofntnents. az
they supposed, OF ali clerks. The con
struction as at present made was made
later By the President
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FUGIPIVBS DO NOT
FEAR BXPRADITION
May" Return to New York
Some Time Soon.
Greene and GaynOr Employ Distinguish
ed Attorneys to Fight for Them and
Prevent Their Being Returned.

QUEBEC. March 12.-CoL John T. Cay
nor and Capt B. d. Greene. the fugitive
contractors. seem TO have no fear that
they viii be taken back TO the United
States through cxtradition proceedings
They refuse to discuss their plans. but
say that they may return 20 New York
some time soon.
They have engaged Julius Tessier and
l. A. Taschereau as their counsel here.
Both these attorneys are members Of the
local legislature and are authorities on
international Law.
Tessier represented John C. Emo when
an attempt was made TO extradite him
some years ago.
Lawyers say that the offence charged
against Gaynor and Greene, conspiracy to
d6fraud the United States. is not an ex-
traditable matter
II this contention is true the fugitives
could be secured only By courtesy of the
Canadian Government. which might honor
a simple request. made on the ground of
International CCmity.
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ing So" Mr. sheehar showed telegram
received last night from a firm in Pitts
burg. saying:
Send US all the men you can. VIII give
them work as long as they wish VIII
meet you at depot with a committee OF
five Master Painters.
Mr. Murray. secretary Of the Federation
Of labor Painters Of this city, when seen
b. Times reporter this afternoon said.
We are aware OF the action taken BIZ
the Knights OF Labor in sending men to
Pittsburg to take the places Of our men
who are on strike there. and we have
take steps 70 thWart them
I understand that half the shops have
given in 70 the contention for $50 and
eight hours day. and that these men the
Knights Of Labor are sending there are
all to work on one big JOB for a shop that
is still holding out "a
We are confident Of winning fo- there
are 1. 400 Federation Painters IN Pittsburg.
and the few that the Knights OF. Labor are
sending can do them no harm The men
in Pittsburg are striking for their rights,
ana the $3.50 a day and eight hours are
recognized as their rights in nearly every
other city in the United States
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The census matter was again brought
up in the House this morning. and Mr.
Sims Dem. Tenn renewed his attack
upon the action Of the House cOnferees
on the permanent census bill
He declared that it was the intent OF
the House that all Of the clerks in the
Census Bureau should be placed under
the classified service and eligible to
transfer to any branch Of the Govern
ment under the civil service rules. He
read from the Record" the proceedings
Of the House when Chairman Hopkins
submitted the report OF the conference
in which Mr.. Hopkins said that the bill
was substantially the same as that which
passed the House.
It was entirely different, Mr.. Sims said.
and the House had been grossly deceiv.
ed. The House had been more than mis-
led. he declared. It had been deceived in
violation Of the rules. The House would
never have passed such a bill as the con-
ference committee reported.
The conference committee, he said
had no right under the rules OF the House
to change the text Of a bill This they
had done.
II it was done wiIlfulIy it called for
the strongest censure on the part OF the
House.
Mr. Talbert wanted 70 know what the
House could now do, IS the bill had been
approved by the President and was a
Lax.
Mr.. Sims said in view OF the absence Of
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AN ENQUIRY ABOUT MUD.
Six Inches Of 1t in City Streets Not OBJ
jectionable Sometimes.


jectionable Sometimes.
The condition Of South Capitol street.
adjoining the Capitol Grounds. and G.
other streets in the vicinity. including
Ivy Street. was the subject OF a recent
letter 10 the District Commissioners from
Mr.. John F. Donohoe. The writer stated
that these streets have mud six inches
deep upon them, and that for purposes Of
travel they are practically impossible.
Mr. c. B. Hunt. tire Computing En-
gineer, has reported upon the complaint
that some Of The rOadways TO which Sir
EonOhOe directs attention were specfh-
cally provided for in the schedule several
years ago, and were improved. as reached
on the schedule. according to the terms
Of the law. Mr. Hunt says that South
Capitol Street and Ivy Street are not On
this schedule. and that they have not been
considered in the past as requiring as
early treatment as the streets now listed
on the schedules.
Mr. Hunt states that the possibility Of
extensive operations in connection with
proposed railroad construction in the
vicinity Of these streets would forestau
any extensive work on them for the pres
ent. He says that an examination Of the
roadways in question do not reveal any
conditions dangerous or even objection
able when all the circumstances are taken
into account
The Commissioners have determined
that Mr.. DOnOhoe shall be informed in
accordance with the report Of Mr.. Hunt
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Marriage Licenses Issued.

William Judy and Bertha \. Robb. Of
Washington, ". Va,
William W. Chadwick, OF Monroe. Wis,
and Harriet v Stout. Of Madison, Wis.
Fred Z. Pusey and Grace E Bond.
John F. Martin, OF Seaford, Del, and
Ada II. Fenwic6, Of the District OF Col
Umbia.
GeIsOmina Cerrone and Maria Magiio.
Charles Dorsey and Marietta Gardner.
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The Death Record.

The following deaths for twenty-four
hours were reported at the Health De-
partment UP to noon today.
Jesse Shreeve, IS years.
John j. Cook, 81 years.
Catherine NJ. Gaffney. 50 years.
Katie R. Thorp, 5S years
Annie T. German, so years.
Joseph II. Dram, As years.
Joseph II. Smith 43 years.
Dick HammOns. q years.
Edwin v Michael, y years.
Daisy Thurston years.
Mary f. Beyly, 3 years.
Paul L. A. RyneX, years.
Edna G. Conner, 1 year
Frank Hawkins, s months.
Nellie Johnson, Z months.
Alfonso Miner. IL months.
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BIondin Reauisition Grantee.

ALBANY, =. Y. March 12.-Governor
OdeH today approved papers for the ex-
tradition to Massachusetts Of Joseph W.
Blondin. who is under arrest in New York
city. charged with wife murder. BlOndin
made no opposition 10 the granting OF
the requisiticn and viii be taken East at
once.
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Whistler SUNK IN SAND.

Wreckers, However, Are Confident Of
Saving the Steamer.
BOSTON, March I2-The British steam
er Whistler. ashore on Long Beach. near
Rockport. will have to discharge her en-
tire cargo before IL viii be possible 20
float her.
She is now deeply imbedded in the sand.
her forward part being buried 90 a depth
Of five feet, while her stern is sunk eight
feet.
Although the vessel is apparently iu bad
shape the officers of the Boston Tow
boat Company. which has the contract for
saving her, are still . Nent Of floating
her unless a very severe storm should
arise before the cargo is removed.
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THREE ALLEGED MURDERERS.
Richmond Detective Seeks Accused Ne
groes in Washington.

Detective Wren, accompanied by an
other member Of the Richmond police
force. arrived in the city early this morn
ing in search OF three men who are want
ed in the Old Dominion city on a charge
Of having committed a murder there last
Saturday
Wren received information that three
negroes, namely. Sam Miller, alias pitts
burg Eddie;" Charles Johnson. and Jim
Allen we're en- route to this city and he
came on at once.
Accompanied y a number OF local de
teCtivCs he made a thorough search Of
the various alleges in hopes Of locating
the fugitives. but without success.
We was received by the police how
ever, that the three men had been seen
at Jackson City, and that resort was Wis
tied, hut IL was found that they had gone.
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Charles H. warren,s Resignation.

NEW YORK. March 12.-It is reported
that Charles Il. Warren, vice president
and general manager Of the Central Rail
road Of New Jersey. has resigned, to take
effect June 1. No reason Is given for Mr.
Warren's resignation. The report is not
confirmed.
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Nj Robert J. TraceweH. Comptroller
OF the Treasury. today rendered an
opinion regarding the use Of moneys ap-
propriated for the public schools OF sh9
District for the conduct Of a special school
for adult pupils consisting entirely OF
members Of the Fire Department Of the
District OF Columbia Mr.. TraceweH
holds that the funds can be used in such
schools as the District Commissioners see
ct, but suggests Congressional action as
10 the limiting Of the attendance of such
schools
The matter was carried to the Comp
troller for decision by the Commissioners
OF the District. who submitted the fol-
lowing questions;
The Questions Asked.
Can the appropriation for public night
schools be used to equip and maintain a
school located in an engine house which
is not open to the public but is limited
10 and composed wholly Of members Of
the Fire Department stationed at the en-
giEs house in which the school afore-
said is held2
The Beard Of Education having fixed
the pay Of the superintendent at $3.50 per
night. is IL a proper exercise of their dis
cretionary authority TO increase his al
lowance TO 1897 per night in order 20
compensate him for services rendered in
a different capacity. namely. that Of
teacher in an engine house schooI2
The Board Of Education having fixed
the regular pay OF all the principals OK
certain grade al $3.50 per night. is II a
proper exercise Of their discretionary au-
thOrity TO increase the pay Of one prin-
cipal Of that grade TO 1897 per night
whose duties are the same as those Of
the other principals OF that grade except
that he teaches in addition a class of
tremen in ar engine house SCHOOL,
Not Limited to Minors.
Mr.. TraceweH in answer to the request
today rendered decision in which he
said:
In appropriating for night schools as
a part of the public school system OF the
District Of Columbia ana in placing their
administration under the Beard OF Edu-
cation. Congress has not expressly limited
the authority OF the board in the number
or the location OF these schools or in the
enrolment Of pupils by number or class.
The authority Of the board TO establish
with the consent OF the Commi ssioners Of
the District Of Columbia, a night school
in an engine house and TO limit the at
tendance thereon can therefore only be
questioned by the accounting officers IL in
so doing they incur expenses not within
the object II the appropriation
There is. SC far as ] can learn, an en-
tire absence of Congressional legislation
as 20 who shall be the benenCiaries OF
these appropriations. Whether adults
day or night-Of The District, or whether
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TINS country ana SellleQ on Iarm IN
Richland county, Ohio
His early education advantages were
meagre.
Was a Union Soldier.
In 1864. when sixteen years Of age. he
enlisted in the Union army and remain
ed in service until the close Of the war,
fighting in the James River campaign.
At the close Of the war. he worked his
way through an academy. and for "a while
taught a country school.
After spending several years in St
MS. whittier he went in 1869. he left
for southern Kansas. tramping across
country.
Thence he went TO Missouri. where he
taught school and studied law.
In 1872 he was admitted 10 the bar, and
located IN Savannah. Mo His first year
there at Dracticing his profession was
starvation time. but afterward he was
elected city attorney. and then States at
torney for Andrew county.
In 1875 he came to Chicago and entered
the practice Of law in this city. lie had
then a capital OF $50
tice, and was in comfortable financial cir
cUmstances.
Afterward his wealth was estimated at
100000.
Later, in specializing in real estate. it
ia said. the bulk Of his fortune was lost.
In 1884 he ran fer Congress in the
Fourth District. bat was defeated.
As Governor Of Illinois.
In 1856 he became judge Of the Superior
Court Of Cook county, but suddenly re-
signed in 1891.
Next year he was nominated for Cover
nor. and was carried into power on the
crest Of the wave which landed Grover
Cleveland in the White House for sec
ond term.
During his term as Governor, Mr.. Alt
geld had ardent champions and bitter
enemies.
One Of his acts which caused much dis
pute was the pardOHing Of the anarchists
Fielden. Schwab and Neebe. who were
in the Joliet penitentiary for participa-
ton in the Haymarket riot
His enemies called him an anarchist. A
hostile press cartooned him as a bomb
thrower.
His action during the Pullman strike in
Chicago in 1894. when he failed to call
out the troops. and President Cleveland.
himself, ordered them 10 the scene. was
s!-o subject Of much debate
For years Altgeld. was an ardent advo-
cate OF the free coinage Of silver. and
the municipal ownership Of public utiIi-
ties.
In the municipal campaign Of 1899 Att
geld defeated the nomination OF Harrison
for mayor, and was defeated as an indie
pendent candidate.
Mr.. Altgeld was married in 1877 10 Miss
Ford. OF Richland county. Ohio.
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ed to notice that he was i'll Mr.. Alt
geld had walked TO a place behind the
scenes.
Il must leave a minute I am not feel
ing we'll" he stammered to some who
were holding out their hands 70 congratu-
late him while the audience in front ap-
plauded.
Mr.. Altgeld took another step and fell
in a faint State Representative Bowles
was nearby and supported him The pa
tient narrowly escaped falling down the
stairway that leads from the stage.
Il was found that both Of Mr.. AItgeld's
legs we're paralyzed. He was quickly re-
yiyed from his faint. and then gave way
20 spasms Of nauseau.
II was almost an hour before Mr. Alt
geld could be put into a carriage. He
was taken back to the hotel and placed
IN the care Of three physicians.
At first the sufferer was able 10 step
Slightly, but as the feebleness and other
symptoms continued undated he fell into
state Of semi-eonseiousness.
Audience in Ignorance.
Meanwhile the audience at the opera
house remained in ignorance Of the ex-
Governors condition.
Mr. Altgeld was the principal speaker.
In his Introductory remarks he declared
that all friends Of humanity owed a debt
Of gratitude to Governor Yates for issu-
ing a proclamation soliciting assistance
for the Boer women and children in the
concentration camps. which the British
are maintaining in South Africa. He said
the people OF America had raised large
sum OF money with which TO relieve the
distress Of the Boer women and children.
bat were unable 20 send 10 70 them be-
cause Lord Pauncef0te. the British Am
bassador at Washington. objected to f.
Mr Altgeld further charged that Lord
Pauncefote had for years meddIed In
American affairs. and that the State De-
partment and Secretary Hay were mere
vest-pocket convenlences for the British
ambassador.
There were eighteen counts and specific
charges in Governor Altgeld's arraign-
meat. He said Ia substance:
His Last Speech.
gust before the beginning OF the Span
ISL war Lord PaUncefote. representing the
artist 9cracy, meddled ia our affairs and
tried to unite the Governments Of Europe
in making a Joint protest against Amer
ica's Interference on behalf Of Cuba. But
when the Amrican people asserted them
selves. and our Government was COM
PEELED 10 20 10 the rescue Of Cuba, Eng
land Issued a strong neutrality proclama-
ton. forbidding all or her subjects every
where from furnishing US any aid OF do
ing anything that would IN any way be a
violation OF the strictest neutrality"
The body viii be taken to Chicago
some time late today or tomorrow and
the funeral services held there.
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MRS. SCHwAKOFF SUES.
Answers Husbands Petition and Files
One Herself.

One Herself.
The proceedings for divorce filed by
Henry SchUakon against Emma Schwa-
koG. on the ground Of cruelty, in Deem
Der. 1899. took a new turn today when his
wife instituted proceedings for limited
divorce against him.
In her answer to the charges Of cruelty
made by her husband, Mrs Schwakon
denied the allegations and made counter
cha rges Of cruelty against him.
The records In the proceedings show
that the domestic troubles between the
pa rifles began very soon after their mar
riage. IL is stated that they were mar
ried at Alexandria. Va, on July y, 1899.
and on December 10. not six months at
terward, Mr.. SchwakOh instituted pro-
ccedings for divorce
Mrs Schwackoh says that her husband
is & musician. She asks the court to re-
strain him from mOlestiug her as she en-
tiers and leaves her home
Mr. w. Preston Williamson is named as
counsel for the petitioner.
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A SOLEMN CHURCH EVENT.

Celebration Of the Perpetual Alteration
Tomorrow.
Solemn services OF the Perpetual Ado
ration viii be held tomorrow at ST. Pat
ricks Church The mass OF exposition
viii be at 7.30 in the morning. There
will be solemn exposition OF the Blessed
Sacrament during the day, and Ia the
afternoon at 4.30 solemn benediction
preceded by a sermon by Dr. Stafford.
The choir viii render the following
musical programme; Quartette. "Quando
Corpus" ROssini; bass solo, -Veni Crea-
tor" Rev. Decker; violin solo -'Esquis-
ses,' A. De BOeck; alto solo. with violin
obligato. 20 Salutaris, Bartlett soprano
solo. Approach Not the Altar" quar-
tette, "Taatum Ergo" Faure, chorus.
"Parce Domino" Greg0rian.
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Granted a Divorce

Justice Bradley today granted George E.
Ward a divorce from Bertha Ward
Through his counsel, Joseph ShiIIington,
Mr.. Ward in March last filed a petition
asking for divorce from his wife on the
ground OF infdelity.
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PARTISAN VIEWS OUR PARKS.
Host Of Park Commission Last Summer
Now Visiting Here.

Mr.. r. Edward Andre, the famous Paris
landscape artist, who entertained the
Park Commission in Paris last summer,
is now visiting Washington. He Is much
interested in the plans Of the Commission
and went driving today with Mr.. Charles
Moore. clerk Of the Senate District Com
mittee, to examine the basis of the Com
missions work.
The Park Commission during the time
they were entertained by Mr.. Andre In
Paris. made a thorough examination OF
the magnificent park system OF that cap
ital From this city Mr.. Andre expects
TO 20 TO Cuba.
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DIED.

WARINC-On wednesday morning, March p
1872 A. an early hour, BESSIE WARING. aged
twenty -uine years and one day. daughter Of Ms
IDA NarinE and the late W W airing, ~ D.
InterneHt Friday, March T. al Uuper Marlboro,
Nd q
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FREE TRANSPORT SERVICE.
Nj. Rawlins Wants to Know About Ship
ments to Manila.

The free shipment on Government
transports Of goods 10 firms or individuals
in the Philippines was the subject OF an
enquiry made in the Senate today by Mr.
RaWIins OF Utah
He introduced a resolution. which the
Senate adopted, directing the Secretary
Of War 10 send TO the Senate the reports
Of Inspectors Carpenter Esd Maus relat-
ing 20 shipments on transports i-o
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Uniformed Bodies Invited.

Capt Allison Nailor chairman o. the
committee on inviting sister organiza-
ions 20 attend the fair, reports that his
invitations are generally accepted. and
that the greatest encouragement is be-
ing met with in his work
All the uniformed organizations in the
city are being invited 20 attend the fair
as uniformed bodies and their appearance.
il is thought. will add much 10 the spec
taCular effect
This afternoon there viii be a meet
ing Of the committee on decorations at
4.30 O'Clock. At 1870 O'Clock the ladies'
OF New Jerusalem LCIge viii meet. and
at 8 O'Clock the Columbia Commandry
committee. Tomorrow evening at 7.30
o'clock Columbia Royal Arch Chapter
and the ladies OF DeMolay Mounted Com
mandry will meet
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HoLME-LEE BRANT-On September n, 1901.
I by Rev Mr.. Jones, CHAUNCET LEE BRANT
. aud DAISY HOLMES. IN Washington. q .
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Comptroller of the Treas
Ury Decides Important
Question.
An INTERESTING POINT RAISED
Congress, He Says, Should
Pass Upon Limitation of
Attendance.
POWERS OF BOARD DEFINED

Mr. TTacewelI's Ruling on Legality of an
Educational Institution Devoted to One
Class-Right to Maintain the Same
From Usual Appropriation.
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His Last Speech.

John Peter Altgeld was born in Ger
many December 80, 1877. When he was