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The Washington times., 1902-12-16
APPEALS FOR MONEY
TO FIGHT THE TRUSTS
Mr.. Hepburn Argues in Be-
half of His Bill.

Representative Hepburn appeared be-
fore the subcommittee on anti trust leg
isiation Of the House judiciary Commit
tee this morning in regard 10 his bin
providing for the appropriation Of $500. .
600 TO enable the Attorney General 10
conduct his prosecutions under the Sher-
man act
Mr.. Hepburn said he believed there
was sufficient legislation at present to
curb the evil tendencies Of the trusts.
and the problem was TO secure evidence
To do this money was required by the
Attorney General
It was almost impossible. Mr.. Hepburn
said. TO secure such evidence and II was
usually only when the parties to a cor
poration agreement fell out that the At
torney General was able to gather testi-
mony which could be used. He cited
the operations Of the meat trust. also
various violations Of the interstate com
merce laws. to support his contention.
Mr Overstreet. OF the committee.
asked Mr.. Hepburn IL he considered the
appropriation continuous remedy. 10
which he replied that it was not, but
was merely designed TO relieve the pres
cnt emergency
Mr. Hepburn said he had supposed the
only way 10 reach trusts was through
the interstate commerce clause Of the
Constitution or by taxation. He said he
knew there would be objections TO put
ting in the hands OF any officer a large
sum Of money, aud for that reason in his
bill he had inserted limitations.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
TIE ITALIAN MINISTER
WITHDRAWN FROM VENEZUELA

The Italian ambassador called on Sec
retary Hay this afternoon and save no.
tIee OF tac intention OF his government
TO join Germany ana England in coercive
measures against Venezuela. and TO as
sure the United States that Italy would
do nothing contrary 20 the principle OF
the Monroe Doctrine.
The ambassador also told Mr. Hay
that the Italian diplomatic representa-
tive in Caracas would withdraw. aud he
requested that Minister Bowen be plac-
ed in charge OF Italy's interests
SIR Hay promised 20 instruct 70 that
effect, on condition that the Venezuelan
government would recognize him az
Italys representative.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
Truth in Reports.
CABINET DISCUSSES
VENEZUELAN TROUBLE


All interest here today in the vene-
zuelan situation oenters in the Cabinet
meeting which assembled at Il O'Clock.
Secretary Hay went to the executive
Office with portfolio full Of papers
concerning the condition OF affairs in
the perturbed republic
In spite OF the feeling here that
the allies have gone too far in their
coercive measures against Venezuela.
The opinion prevails "a official circles
that the President and his advisers
viii decide at t3day's conference that
no occasion has YET arisen for the in
terpOsttion OF this Government
The President is understood 20 be Of
that opinion but as some Of his ad-
visers are inclined TO think that Ger
many and England should be asked 10
explain certain operations by their na-
val forces. in apparent violation Of the
assurances given 10 the United states
as TO the character and scope Of the CO.
ercion to be applied, ne may be per-
suaded TO take some action
IL seems to be assured. however. that
should he authorize the sending Of rep
resentatious 20 Berlin and London. the
entering wedge win be a mild form OF
inquiry.
The interference Of the United States
is regarded as delicate matter that
must be undertaken with the greatest
caution. and so managed as not to give
o1ense TO Germany and England. IL such
thing is pOssi6ir.
The States Department is without
news from Venezuela today The latest
dispatches from Minister Bowen came
yeste terday morning.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
NO ARRANGEMENTS FOR
BURIAL OF MRS. GRANT
Gen. Fred D. Grant Speed
ing Here From Texas.

Until the arrival Of Gen Fred D. Grant
Thursday morning, no arrangements for
the burial Of his mother. Mrs. Julia Dent
Grant. will be made.
So overcome with grief are the reIa-
uyes Of the deceased they have con
sidered no plans whatever. except 20 an e.
nounce the interment ar the side OF the
husband in the tomb on Riverside Drive.
New York. In fact. the hundreds of
messages received from friends and ac-
quaintances over the country have re-
manned unopened.
Gen. Fred d. Grant is now speeding
homeward as rapidly as the train will
carry him Before ne received the news
Of his mothers death. Adjutsnt General
Corbin wired him leave Of absence.
thus foregoing the delay necessary for
such permission. Jesse and Ulysses 5.
ir., who left California VIII arrive
here Thursday evening.
The members Of the family an home
Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris and Miss
Rosemary sartoris. are not seen except
by Intimate friends. Callers and mes
sages are received by friends looking
after the household in the long wait for
the sons Of Mrs Grant
Secretary or state and Mrs. Hay called
last night. as did a number OF the
corps. Floral remembrances we're sent
By Mrs. John r. Mclean. Mrs Stephen
B. Elkins. Mrs. Richard Townsend. Miss
Townsend. Capt and Mrs. Charles q.
Wheeler
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
CONSTRUCTING
REDOUBTS IN SAN FELICO

PARIS. Dec ia dispatch to the
"Mstin" from Caracas OF yesterdays
date saws the British are constructing
redoubts in san Felico. All is quiet at
La Guaira- The troops have been with.
drawn from the town and posted in ths
surrounding mountains.
The newspapers Of Caracas COntinu
print violent ATTACKS on the British
Germans.
Most OF the political prisoners W
were released at Puerto Cabello ha
some 10 Curacao TO rejOin the revolt
tionary commander. General Matos il
stead OF rallying 10 the defense OF tn
country as was expected.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
PACKERS BUSINESS CUT
BY NEW GERMAN TARIFF

CHICAGO. Dec. 16.-The Chicago pack
ers viii lose over 1000. 600 annually as a
result OF the new German taria If the
estimate OF William G. Evans. foreign
agent Of Armour & Co, is correct
Evans looks for a reduction OF % per
cent in the export business. At the Ger
man consulate figures we're obtained
showing hat the packers exportg to
Germany for ten months q thic year
have been $50 .545 .975 pounds. valued AZ
4.429. .5T2
The tarin Will affect 'all classes OF
meats and meat products with the sin
gle exception OF fresh meat.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
HAS MADE no
ATTEMPT TO ARBITRATE

LONDON. Dec. 16.-Replying to a
cue" in The house OF commons today
trd to Venezuelan affairs. Viscount
orne. parliamentary secretary for
affairs, said no attempt had been
10 refer the matter IN dispute with
country to arbitration.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
LAST RITES PERFORMED
FOR CORNELIUS D. KENNY
Cardinal Gibbons Attends Funeral Of
Deceased Tea and Coffee
Merchant

BALTIMORE. Dec. 16.-The funeral OF
Cornelius D. Kenny. the tea and coffee
merchant, took place yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock from the Cathedral. which
was crowded with friends and acquaint-
ances The clergy and religious orders
we're largely represented.
Cardinal Gibbons occupied his throne
throughout the services. and Bishop Al
fred A. Curtis was also in the sanctuary.
After recitiDg the prayers for the dead
Father Russell paid a tribute to Mr..
Kenny's life and character.
The active paIlbearers were the fol-
lowing employees Of the c. ID. Kenny
Company. p. J. Kavanagh. George Heb
ner. John Lansdale. John Schlisler. j.
Edward Custy. NJ f. Swing. John Hart
man. and A. ". Creecy.
The honorary paIlbearers We're James
Clark. president Of the Drovers and Nc
chanics' Bank; Michael A. Mullin. Ham
mond Dugan. Rufus Woods Frederick
b. Beacham. j. FrouF Dammann. Colum-
bus shriver. and DR.. Thomas McCre,
The funeral was IN bonnie Brae Gene
terry.
The funeral vas attended bysmany OF
the employees Of the G.. d. Kenny Com
pany. There were also twelve Sisters Of
Charity present. Mr.. Kenny's sister is a
member Of that order
The music which was Gregorian, was
-' a~"' Nv the Cathedral choir Mrs.
30 Christie. Salvador" and
Light with tenor solo by
r, Nearer My God 20
80 rendered. q.
'hopin's
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
BEQUEATHS HER DIAMONDS
TO A CHURCH

CHATHAM. *. j.. Dec. l6.-The will OF
Mrs. John Gold, OF Chatham. has beer
offered for probate. and in f. she
that her diamonds shall be turne
to the trustees OF ths-Chatham Epis
Mission. 10 be sold by them. and the
ceeds devoted TO the purchase OF @.
munion service for the church. The bt
OF her property she has left to a sist,
who lives in the West.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
Prescriptions for Coal.

An amusing feature OF the situation
developed today when in response to re-
peated tales Of sickness and death one
of the dealers adopted a rule that in
such instances a ton Of coal would only
be delivered upon the presentation OF a
physicians certificate The Idea Of
prescription Of ton Of coal was some
what novel. but the dealer was quickly
relieved Of many troublesome impor-
tuners.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
Not Probable That Squadron
viii Be Sent Direct to
La Guaira for Fear of
Friction With the Euro
pean Powers.
Likely That Strong Force
WillSpend Christmas HoI-
iday Season From Deem
Der 10 to % at Trinidad.

A change has been made in the ar
rangements Of the Navy Department to
provide for a distribution Of the ships
OF Admiral Dewey's West Indian feet
during the Christmas recreation period.
This change may be regarded as having
a significant bearing on the Venezuelan
situation.
The understanding that Admiral
Dewey would determine the program OF
distribution for the holidays viii not be
carried into effect. the department hav-
Ing decided to direct the distribution it
self
II was learned at the department to-
day that a telegram would be sent TO
Admiral Dewey in the next few DAYS
telling him where TO send each con-
tingent OF mis- feet for the holiday Pc
riod.
Truth in Reports
This indicates that there is truth in
the reports that the Administration is
the advisability Of sending
war vessels to Venezuela or its vicinity.
From what - iseezzTIiz,i. however.
il Is not probable tha- squadron viii
be sent 90 La Guaira. as that might
cause friction with Germany and Eng
land, but it IS likely that a streag force
viii be ordered 10 spend the holiday sea-
s0u. which viii extend from December
10 70 December %. at Trinidad or some
ether place within short sailing distance
Of the Venezuela coast.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
HAISLIP SENTENCED.

Arthur l. Haislip. a young man, plead
ed guilty I'm Judge Kimbaus court today
10 two charges OF passing fraudulent
checks. He was sentenced TO imprison-
ment for six months or a fine Of $50 In
each case.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
DR.. HERRAN COHFERS
WITH RETARY HAY
Empowered to Continue
Canal Negotiations.
SITUATION is PROMISING
Charge d'Affaires OF Colombian Lega-
tion Vested by His Government
With Full Authority to Act.

DR. Herran. charge d'affaires Of the
Colombian legation, had short confer4
ence with Secretary Hay this morning
regarding the continuance OF negotia-
tions with this country for a canal
treaty. DR.. Fsrran e1 planned to a Wash
ington Times reporter that the Colon
bian government has empowered him to
continue the negotiations. The Colom-
bian government informed Minister Hart
at Bogota Of Mr. Herran's authority. and
this information was communicated 20
Secretary Hay.
Negotiations are now in progress. %
said Mr.. Herran. and pending their
conclusion 1 cannot talk about the sit
uation. but 1t looks very promising
COncha Returning.
DR.. Herran volunteered he inforna-
tion that Mr.. Concha is returning "a Co
lombia having sailed on the Attic from
New York Saturday The fact thar Mr.
Concha has left this country for Co
lombia. together with the knowledge
that Dr. Herran has been authorized to
proceed with the canal negotiations, Is
accepted here as a sure indication that
the Colombian minister has been recall
ed and that in the near futur" DR.
Herran Will be announced as his success
sOr.
Speaking Of the report that Colombia
and Nicaragua are on the verge OF war,
he said.
That cannot be. because Colombia
has withdrawn 5000 troops from the
TO the interior. and she would
never do that II war with Nicaragua
threatened besides the army is being
and has already been cut down
from nearly 100. 600 70 $4,000. certainly
have had no reports from Colombia in
any probable trouble with Nc
aragua."
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
South CarolmiaH Believes
Expense Would Be EHor-
nous and The People Tared
10 POM Of Oppression.
Senator Morgan EHferfamS
Hope Of Interesting PresI-
dent, Wd5 Department and
Congress IN Scheme.

'Tt seems we can never get beyond the
penetrating stink Of this Lily White
and Black and Tan business" ," said SEN
ator Tillman this morning when he read
Senator Morgan's plan Of utilizing the
Philippines for colonizing the negro.
1T is continually popping up in one
form or anot4er. First it is giving the
negro his rights. then it is eliminating
him from politics. with the educational
question. and colonization schemes fol-
lowing close in the rear.
Il tell you none Of these plans will
ever succeed. that is. from the humani-
tartan point o; view. and the American
people viii insist upon that being taken
under consideration. Now. say that the
negroes are taken 10 the Philippines.
There will be the cost OF transporta-
uon 10 the Pacific Ocean. OF the ocean
voyage. OF the preparation OF some tenn
porary habitation until they are able to
provide for themselves, and feeding them
until they raise. harvest. and market
their first crop
An Enormous Expense.
"If this is all the Government intends
70 do for them, why the item OF expense
would be something enormous It would
be necessary to tax the people TO the
point OF oppression No. sir; all such
plans are chimerical dreams OF the Wild
est character.
Now just suppose such plan is put
into practice by the Government. Posi-
bly, with hurrabs. camD-meeting fervOr.
and promises OF paradise. 1000, 900 people
might be induced 20 90 to the islands, but
then you would have 1905. 900 left. The
removal Of 1000. 900 negroes is not going
10 solve the problem. The race breeds 50
fast that the 2.OOOO 900 gap would be filled
in no time, and you still nave that great
expense on the other side OF the Pacific
Ocean
IT'S too much like the 'forty-aere and
mule scheme that was suggested at the
close Of the war. Most OF the plans are
suggested, I believe, as the result of
speeches by negroes who have acquired
some education and the gift OF CAB, like
Thomas Fortune. for instance. a blow
hard who goes around lecturing in a
high-falutin way Why he has even made
talks advising the negroes to arm and
assert themselves"
Senator Morgan's Plans.
Senator Morgan entertains hopes Of in
teresting President Roosevelt and the
War Department In the plan to have all
OF the negroes in the United States trans
ported to the Philippine Islands. where
they may start colony OF their own. II
Is said that as a result Of Senator Nor
Esn's agitation on this subject the
President sent a special envoy, Thomas
Fortune, negro. 20 the Philippines TO
look over the islands and make an in
vestigation as to conditions.
Senator Morgan has consulted Sec
retary Root and Governor Taft several
times. and is doing everything possible
70 further the project.
Senator Morgan now purposes 10
fCoutfnued on second pavel
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
DEWEYS FAST WEST
INDIAN FLEET TO WATCH THE
ENGLISH AND GERMAN SHIPS

New Orders From Navy De
partment Seem to Have a
Most Significant Bearing
on South American Situa-
ton.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
Another Advance in Price.

The increase in the price OF coal from
the independent operators is already be-
ing felt here. Yesterday an advance to
$l0.50 on the rails in this city was an
nounced and this morning tde prevailing
price for premium coal was Sl2 a ton. A
limited supply OF Reading coal is stlll
available at t7.25 a ton, but it is prac-
tically impossible TO obtain a pound Of il
as orders for Il for weeks ahead are al
ready in. The advance IN the price Of
soft coal, as announced yesterday by the
mine operators along the line Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to S6.10 on
the rails In this city. has caused a cor
responding advance In the retail price.
This morning the prevailing quotation
was S.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
FUEL FAMINE RELIEVED
BY RECEIPT OF COAL
Many Cars Unloaded and
Delivered This Morning.
ADDITIONAL TRACKS USED
Rumored That Reading Company Will
in Future Sell Product to
Highest Bidder.

II was reported in well informed cir
cles toda. that the Reading Coal and
Iron Company will shortly announce
the abandonment Of their effort to keen
the price Of coal down. and rheir coal
will hereafter be sold to the highest
bidder.
At the Offices Of the company in this
city. knowledge OF any contemplated
change in prices was denied. Mr..
LOunshury. the agent, was out OF the
city. He was summoned to Phiiadel-
phia this morning. and is not expected
to return until tomorrow. The receipts
Of coal. the clerk in charge said. were
normal this morning. but he did not
know the exact number OF cars reported
in.
There was a more general distribution
Of coal in the city today than has been
possible up 20 the present time. Prac-
tically every car OF coal within twenty
miles Of the city was brought In. and
is being unloaded as rapidly as men and
carts can haul it away.
Before daylight a gang OF section men
were at work along the tracks Of the
Pennsylvania system on Maryland AMI
Virginia Avenues removing the fence
that has heretofore inclosed the tracks
As rapidly as this was accomplished the
loaded cars we're placed on the outside
tracks and unloading bagon
The Washington times., 1902-12-16
Many Cars in Position.

There were probably $50 cars Of coal in
position by S o'clock. Fully 100 Of these
cars were loaded with bituminous coal
from along the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad There are no anthracite mines
along that Ine. There we're also many
cars from the independent operators OF
Pennsylvania among those placed. and u
1t is possible to obtain the teams every
ton OF coal that Is on the rails will be
unloaded as soon as il reaches Wash
ington.
The Washington times., 1902-12-16

Cloudy tonight. Tomor-
row fair, colder; fresh
southerly winds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-29
a
I RERS r ef1iE PEOIPI
~1@e-

in this direction Psychologists have been able
nine as fully could be desired Then certain socalled
aucess glands act the blood in way influence
ton Nutrtiona abnormaities result in
sepoisoning both acute and chronic of whose
need much fuller knowledge When will the last be
on diabetes. which is one of these elf-posonings?
infections show in many ways the ncompleeness
knowledge. The specific germs known tuberculosis
pneumonia maaria dphtheria and other infections
nut the specific organisms known which produce
smallpox chicken pox scarlet fever 1t is not vet
kown why the great remedy for dphhcra antto1n fails
70 prevent one of the dangers of the disease
paralysis This barely upon the many
medical problems crying for solution and whose solution would
nosis and enrich therapy.
The case of President Mckinley exemplfes one of the
htatlons OF diagnosis There is known by
whch the UNIQUE complication of that could
nave been determined during life The medical profession
Inc torch of medical light but the community bears
the burdens of the shortcomings
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-29
Who Executed CHARLES Ii

In the burial register Of Whitechapel,
under the year 1910. is the following
entry:
June 81. Richard Brandon, man
out of Rosemary lane. This Brandon
is held to be the man who beheaded
Charles L."
A less distinguished candidate for the
infamy was one William Hewlett, actu-
ally condemned to death after the res
toration for art he never played. and
only saved from the -gallows by the
urgent efforts of a few citizens who
swore that Brandon did the deed.
Brandon was not available for retribu-
ton. He had died in his bed, six months
after Charles was beheGded, and had
been hurried ignominiously into his
grave in Whitechapcl churchynrd. AS
public executioner of London he could
hardly escape his destiny. but 1t Is said
that remorse and horror shortened his
days. In his supposed Confession"
tract widely circulated at the time, he
claims that he was fetched out of bed
by troop Of horse" and carried
against his will to the scafrold. Also
that he was paid ESQ. all in half-crowns,
for the work, and had IAN orange
stuck full of cloves. and n handkerchief
out of the kings pocket" The orange
he sold for los in Rosemary lane.-
Harpers Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-29

ness which has made them both multi
millionaires-the making of steel.
Many years ago Mr.. Phipps' fortune
had expanded to the million mark and
bis influence was felt in the financial
world; but he was habitually modest
and shrank from publicity, wherefore
his name was but seldom heard. In
the steel business he became n factor
almost MS powerful as his associate,
Mr.. Carnegie, and his fortune grew
apace. In 1901 he was publicly classed
with the 1897 other American million
aires and since that time he has been
ranked with the country's wealthiest
men.
Two years ago he left Pittsburg,
which had been his home as well as
the scene of his successful operations,
and settled in New York. He at once
bought nearly the entire block on 9th
avenue, between S7th and SSth streets,
and secured plans for palace to cost
Approximately $1,0OO,OO0 Work on
this magnificent palace is now under
way.
His donation to the Beers created no
surprise to those who are well ac-
quainted with Mr. Phipps. Numerous
institutions in Pittsburg, Allegheny
City and other cities have been bene-
fitted by his charities and innumerable
unfortunate persons have been aided
by him,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-29
storics OF snake Bites.

An English traveller just returned
from India says that the stories about
the great number Of deaths from snake
bites In India are to great extent I'M
reliable as statistics when carefully
analysed show. He accounts, more.
over, for these extreme exaggerations
in figures on very plausible grounds. In
India. he says, the law requires that
when there is sudden death detailed
report Of 1t must be made to the civil
surgeons, and as there are many such
deaths far from the civic offices where
the report should be made, the under
officers perform their duty with the
least possible trouble. To save the
annoyance Of transporting dead bodies,
or vital organs. the loss of time In get
ting evidence on the facts Of the cases
may be pain murders, by Dol.
son or otherwise-a report of death
by snake bile" is made. This sort Of
report is very convenient and makes
interesting statistics,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-29
Made Two niscoxeries

Here, Maria, is your last months
bill from Smiths. What's all this ditto
you've been gettin' every other day."
Ditto? l never heard o. such a
thing-havent even bought the thing
once. much less half dozen times!'
said Maria, Indignantly.
We'll, well; all right. then. I'll JUS
so down and ask the fellow what he
means by charging you up with lot
o things you never got.'
On his return Maria greeted her hus.
band at the front door with an anx-
ious face.
We'll" she began, what did you
find out about it?"
Her bigger half looked at her mo-
ment and a smile of supreme disgust
settled on his face.
Il found out" said he, slowly, that
am fool and you are ditto."-
New York Times.