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The Washington times., 1902-07-03
Senor Buencam!no Sc
cures Pen Which Sign
ed Philippine Bill.
GIVEN UP BY SENATOR LODGE
surrenders Relic on Representation
That 1t Would Be Especially Priced
by Natives of Eastern Archipelago
Manila Public Library to Have 1t.

n ulplOuldtlc Victory ETecleT IMAM any
conquest which the Filipinos accom-
plished in warning against the United
States was achieved in this city yes
terday by Senor Buencamino, one of
the leaders of the little brown men" of
the far away archipelago.
Senator Lodge. invincible in debate,
but probably as easily unequaled in
courtesy, was the statesman who con-
sented to capitulate when the Filipino
visitor had conducted an eloquent verbal
siege.
Senor Buencamino Wanted Pen.
The pen with which the Philippine
civil government bill was signed by the
President was the spoils of victory
which Senator Lodge had secured, but
which the Filipino gentleman was anx-
ious to have as a souvenir for his own
people in Manila
Senior Buencamino has been in Wash
ington for some time past to testify
before Congressional committees at the
Capitol. and was a caller. with his in
terpreter at the temporary executive
Offices yesterday. He had called there
previously, on Tuesday, but because of
the urgent matters then engrossing Mr..
Roosevelt's attention had not been able
to see the Executive. Consequently he
was much disappointed when he learned
that the pen had already been given
away. and came to inquire whether the
report was correct
Was a Day Too Late.
The President informed Senior Buen-
camino that the pen had been presented
to Senator Lodge, whose interest in leg
islation for the islands had been es
pecially strong. The Filipino said that
this would cause great disappointment
in the islands, as some of the prominent
natives of Manila had announced their
intention of asking for the pen to de-
posit in the public library of Manila,
and had commissioned him to present
their request to the President.
Filipino Eloquence Effective.
Senator Lodge happened to be one of
The Presidents callers al the time. and
was informed of the statements made
by Sonor Buencamino.
The latter eloquently pictured what
the Philippine bill meant to the natives
Of the archipelago and what unusual in
terest woull be felt by them in seeing
the instrument which gave them the
numerous benefits of American laws and
institutions. He declared the pen would
be one of the main attractions of the
canital city Of the islands anS that ma
tives coming from the country districts
would regard as one of their greatest
privileges the opportunity of seeing this
Zen.
Senator Lodge. appreclating the force
OF Sener Buencaminos argument and
the aid which the souvenir might give
III intoxicating in the young Filipinos e
sentimental interest in America, sener-
cusly. but rather reluctantly. of course,
consented To give the pen to Senior Bu-
encamiuo
TIE Manila public library. therefore,
will treasure the gift Tor all time to
come as a menerto of the bill extending
unprecedented privileges to the natives
OF the archipelago under American rule.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
CHICKEN CASE ARGUED.
Mr.. Price Wins First Blood in Police
Court, But It Is Not Ended.

William w. Price was complainant in
the Police Court yesterday against Ran
dolph T. Violet. charged with destroy
ing private property.
Mr.. Price and Mr.. Violet are neigh
bors in Brookland Mr.. Price claimed
that Mr.. Violet killed one of his chick
ems. Mr.. Violet said he stunned the
chicken and then threw it over fence.
The fowl, he said, was one OF number
belonging to Mr.. Price that of late had
been scratching up his flowers and vege-
tables and eating up his grapes
Judge Scott fined Mr.. Violet So. and
William Preston Williamson. who acted
as counsel for the defendant, gave no
tice that he would carry the case to the
Court of Appeals
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
SOLICITOR PENFIELD FILINGS
BACK AT SENATOR BAILEY

tee until there has been a final denial
of justice by TIE court of last resort.
Went the Limit.
Il went to the utmost limit of pro-
priety in drawing an instruction to Gen
eral Clayton that he should request Of
the Mexican government the use of its
coed Offices, with view TO the fair and
impartial determination of the case pend
ing In the supreme court. If l had COM
piled with Senator Bailey's request it
would havo been a violation of all the
precedents. 1t would have been. disre-
5pectful to the Mexican government, and
it would have been an utter disregard
OF whatever rights Bielenberg had. be-
cause the demand was that Bielenbergs
judgment should be set aside on mere
ex Parte statements of DR.. Scott and
lis attorney and Senator Bailey. with
out the production of the record and
without giving Bielenberg any hearing.
IN Substance and Spirit Untrue.
Senator Bailey's charge that l re-
contract inclosed in one of General
Clayion's dispatches is in its substance
and spirit untrue, and he knew it per-
fectly well when he made the charge in
the Senate, for he had letter in his
possession, written by Secretary Hay on
April 10, saying:
In answer to your letter requesting
that copy of the Scott -Bielenberg con-
tract inclosed in dispatch from Ambas-
sador Clayton be furnished to DR.. Scott,
have the honor TO say that the Solici-
tor informs me that he did. at first. ex-
press to DR.. Scott some hesitation and
doubt about the propriety of the depart
lnent's compliance with his request to
furnish to private parties copies of the
dispatches or of their Enclosures from
any diplomatic officer OF the United
States for the mere purpose OF an attack
upon him through the newspapers: yet.
upon reflection and after consultation
with the Secretary as to the propriety
of such action by the department, it was
decided, and. In the Solicitors Office and
Before your letter was written. DR..
Scott WIS plainly told by the Solicitor
that the copy requested would be fur
nished. The chief clerk of the
department has been instructed to FUR
nish to DR.. Scott copy of that in
closure, which he can have by calling or
furnishing his address to the depart
ment
Complained Against Clayton.
About two weeks ago Senator Bailey
came to the Solicitors Office and COM
planned that General Clayton, in his
note to the Mexican government, had
nr.,ittnd rnrt inn Of the instruct ion
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Mr.. Administration Sylvester.
POLICE RULES,


1902.
The use OF fire.
crackers of any man.
uiacture exceeding
three Inches in
length and three
quarters Of an inch in
diameter Is strictly
pro h i b I c d, and
where persons are
careless or disorderly
in the use Of fire.
crackers, squibs, or
fireworks they will
be amenable.
II will be unlawful
to discharge guns,
airguns, tor
pedoes (other than
paper, or firearms,
even where blank
cartridges are EN-
ployed.
If firecrnckcrs larger
than three inches are
used the police are
directed 10 ascertain
from the users Of the
same where piIr-
chased. and to take
action against them.
Members Of the
force are also in
structed TO take ac-
tion against every
dealer who even sells
fireworks 10 children
under sixteen years
of age, 10 the extent
Of taking them TO
court.
The lieutenants are
to employ all avail
able reserve force on
the night preceding
the Fourth Of July,
and continue such eN-
trao mary detail on
the night OF the
Fourth for the same
purpose.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
ARMY MEDICAL COLLEGE.
Col. Charles Smart Succeeds General
FOrwood as President.

Col. Charles Smart, assistant surgeon
general of the army. has been assigned
to duty as president of the Army Medi-
cal School in this city, relieving General
Forwood, who has recently been made
surgeon general of the army.
Colonel Smart is well known in this
city. where he has resided for many
years. His assignment as president OF
the Medical school is regarded as very
fitting in view of his excellent services
during and since the civil war. and be-
cause of his well known ability and
professional standing
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
Orator and Urchin to
Make Noise IN Diff
ferent Ways.
a COMPARISON OF VIEWS
In Days Of Old John Adams Thought
All Kinds of Noise Properly in Order
Police Of Today Do Not Agree With
His Patriotic Sentiments.

The anniversary of Independence Day
morrow with tine usual amount of py-
rotechnics. oratorical and actual. The
orator and the urchin will make noise
in the name Of patriotism, although
the enjoyment of the latter will be
in some degree curtailed by the police
regulations. from which the former is
immune.
Thousands of people who consider
their love of country firmly enough
established to need none OF the spur
which comes from speechmaking, and
for whom the dangerous delights Of the
sizzling firecracker have lost their charm.
will go TO the numerous pleasure re-
sorts, bent simply on having a good
time. Other thousands will spend their
holiday in peace and quietude far from
the accustomed haunts Of men, in the
company of ,heir families and Z we'll
filled lunch basket Many others Will
go on pious patriotic pilgrimages to
Mount Vernon, Arlington, and other
places in the vicinity of ;he city rife
with "reminiscences of the mighty dead
who helped 10 build and perpetuate the
nation.
Old-Fashioned Fourth.
Perhaps it is a most encouraging
sign that in spite OF the cynical sneers
of those who cavil at tho exceeding
noise of the small boy with his ey-
pIosi,-ae ond tho apaacb ,,al-,- ,,-y,r, Ii
oratory. that the great majority of pee
pie still cling 10 the old-fashioned
Fourth of July--of songs, speeches.
games, fireworks. and pageantry. While
II is true that the quiet people often
more deeply appreciate the mean
ing of the Fourth Of July than tho ones
that make the loudest noise. 1t is also
true that the signers of the Declara-
tion of Independence intended It to be
the day of all the year when the people
should give vent TO their patriotic glad
ness with an abundance of red FIRE
rockets, and racket
The youth of July Fourth. 1902, re-
joices in a new kind of nerve trying
explosion producer which his prede-
oessors were without. The new lnyen-
tion consists of two sticks coated with
some kind OF an explosive chemical
When the sticks are struck sharply to-
gether smoke, flame, and 4 smart re-
port come from them, causing a sui
phurous odor in. the atmosphere and
Joy in the breast OF the youthful owner
Hundreds OF loud reports can be pro-
duced from these sticks. they are en-
tirely without danger, and can be ma
nipulatcd by anyone with very little
practice; they cost only ten cents, boys
and hundreds OF loud-''say the gen
tIemen who sell thcm on street cor
ners.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
BAUCHER'S COSTLY FUN.
Seven Months in the Workhouse fol
PLAYING With a Revolver.

Ewald Baucher was fined 800 on a
charge of assault and $40 for discharging
firearm by Judge Kimball in the Police
Court Yesterday. In default he will serve
seven months in the workhouse
Baucher is about tnirty-fve years Of
age. Tuesday evening he poked revol-
yer out of a window at his home on +
Street southwest and fired il off.
policeman heard the shot and when
he spoke to Baucher about it the latter
informed him that he would give him
dose that would not be healthy il ne
came into his domicile, at the same time
pointing the weapon at the oincer.
Baucher told the court it was all fun.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
BEARING PAUNcEFoTE's BODY.
Cruiser Brooklyn Passes the Capes
Bound for Southampton

The marine observer at Cape Henry
reported to the Navy Department yes
terday that the armored cruiser Brook
lyn. with Lord Pauncefote's body on
board, passed cut of the Virginia Capes
at $50 a. m., bound for Southampton.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
Mr.. ADAMS LET
TER lT1f

s@sss ''f-
Yesterday the great
est question was de-
cided which was ever
debated in America;
and greater, perhaps.
never was or will he
DECIDED among men.
A resolution was pass
ed. without one dis
scntins colony, That
these United States
are, and of right
ought TO be, free and
independent States.
The day Is passed
the ;th OF July,
I776. viii he a mem
orabie epoch in the
history OF America. :
am apt TO believe i,
will be celebrated by
succeeding genera
tions as the great an
niversary festival.
It ought 20 be con-
memorated AZ the day
Of deliyersnce. by
solemn acts of devO-
tion to Almighty God.
il ought to be sol
ennizcd with pomps.
shows, games, sports,
GUNS. bells. bontircs.
md Nominations,
from cnc end of the
continent to the other
from this time for
ward FOREVER.
/ am well aware Of
the toll and blood aud
treasure that it will
cost to maintain this
Declaration, and sup
port and defend these
States: yet, through
all the gloom ] can
see the rays OF light
and glory. ! can see
that the end is worth
more than all the
means, and that pos
terity will triumph.
although you and l
may rue, which |
hone We shall not"
The Washington times., 1902-07-03

which stated that there were some cir
cumstances connected with the case that
seemed to indicate a want of disin'er-
estedness and fairness in the proceed
ings in the lower courts. Senator Ball
ey imputed the omission to the sinister
design OF the ambassador.
II explained that General Clayton had
communicated the really essential parts
of the instruction; that mach was left
to the discretion of our representatives
in dealing with foreign government.
Senator Bailey answered. with some
heat:
Il see that you are bound to stand b.
General Clayton.
Il replied that General Claytons con
duct was not shown by the record to be
actuated by any unworthy motive, and
that l would not censure him without
giving him a hearing. l added:
81 will submit the matter 10 Secre-
tary Hay, and If he thinks that the
omitted portion of the instruction should
be communicated TO the Mexican gov
eTnment. | will draw an instruction to
General Clayton requiring him to com
municate it.
Said He Would Ventilate Affair.
Senator Bailey replied that he did not
want II submitted to the Secretary: that
so far as he was concerned he would
not see the Secretary or the President
again about the matter and added that
he was going TO deliver speech in the
Senate. touching upon the President. tho
Secretary of State, Ambassador Clayton,
and the Solicitor.
The truth of the matter is that SEN
ator Bailey set out some months ago TO
remove General Clayton from his Office
because General Clayton would not take
Instructions from him instead of the
Secretary OF State. If l had joined with
Senator Bailey in his condemnation of
Ambassador Clayton. whose record be-
fore the department for fidelity, discre-
t:on and efficiency is most excellent, he
would have omitted his assault upon me
in his speech, as reported IL the Con
gressional Record. as follows:
Had the State Department appear
ed to take proper proceedings against
the American ambassador for his failure
Or refusal to embody in his communica-
tion to the Mexican authorities the vital
point in its instructions l should prob
ably never have yexed the Senate with
this question
General Clayton had been instructed
to send the substance CT his Instructions
to the Mexican government, and he had
done so. AS to the omitted portion.
told Senator Bailey that I would submit
60 Secretary Hay the question whether
General Clayton should be directed to
communicate that also, and Senator
Bailey said emnhatically that he would
have nothing further to do with the
President or the Secretary with refer
ence to General Clayton"
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
MARIETTA OFF FOR HAITI.
Gunboat Sails From San Juan to Pro.
tect Our Interests.

The Navy Department has received
word that the gunboat Marietta, Com
mander John A. Rodgers. has sailed
from San Juan. Porto Rico, for Cape Hal
t!en. Haiti, where American and other
foreign interests are believed to be in
danger
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
FATHER AGAINST SON.
John McNamara Sent to the Workhouse
for Raising a Row at Home

Dennis Mcnamara was complainant in
the Police Court yesterday against his
son, John, charged with destroying pri-
vate property.
Thesfather said that John came home,
on G Street northwest, drunk, yester-
day. smashed in a window or two, and
then went away. promising. however.
that he would return shortly and smash
in what was left.
Judge Scott sent the young man to the
workhouse for sixty days.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
Salaried officials.

In addition tc the wage earners, en-
ploymert was given 20 S.462 salaried Of
ficials, clerks, etc. to whom salaries
amounting to $7.74S.379 were paid There
for miscellaneous expenses s9.131 PIG
and for the total cost OF materials
utilized in the manufacture of the prod
uct, S171. PSI, 760.
1T is not to be assumed. however. g
the bulletin continues. that a combina-
tion OF these figures of expenses, sub
tracted froIn the total reported value OF
products, is in any way Indicative OF
the profits in the manufacture OF these
products during the ccnsus year.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
A Different View.

The police authorities OF today take
rather a different view of the amount OF
hflarity it is wise TO let people indulge
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
No Cognizance Of Cost.

The census schedule takes 10 cog
nizance of the cost of selling manufac-
tured articles. or of me interest on cap
ital invested. or OF mercantile losses in
CURED in the business, Or of deprecia-
tion in plant. Establishments opera ted
by steam railroad companies, construct
Ing and repairing ears for their own use,
have, in most cases, considered the
value of the product equal TO the cost OF
lrhor, materials, and miscellaneous ex-
enscs incident TO the manufacture OF
same
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
Complained Against Clayton.

About two weeks ago Senator Bailey
came to the Solicitors Office and COM
planned that General Clayton. in his
note to the Mexican government. had
omitted a portion of the instruction,
The Washington times., 1902-07-03

s22.Go. $500 Roll.
Cotton Warp Carpet Effects. Was
Slb.Oo. Now. -.SiZ-ip hoh-
sl2.00. 5000 Roll.
s1G.0l. $500 Roll.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-24
IOWA STATE COLUMN
Matters Of General Interest to
Our Readers Reported by
Telegraph.
PRINCIPAL HAPPENINGS OF WEEK.
State Items of Interest Gathered from
Various Sources for the Benefit
of Our Readers.

Ottumwa, Ia, Dec. IA scheme
which contemplates the organization
of all the taxpayers of Ottumwa into
Il company to furnish water for the
city and the private consumers is be-
ing considered by the city council and
attorneys of Ottumwa and it may be
carried into practice. The city held
an election ut which the voters showed
that they We're in favor of municipal
ownership of waterworks by large
majority, but before the work of build
ing the plant could be begun bonds
had to be issued to cover the expense.
This was prevented by two injunc-
tons, one secured by the water supply
company in the federal court and an
other by private citizen, in the state
supreme court. The former was up
held by the circuit court of appeals
recently, after the supreme court had
reversed the latter. This leaves OF
tumwa without the right to so ahead
with its work, unless the plan for or
ganizing a gigantic private company
composed of all the taxpayers can be
declared legal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-24
Not a Harmonious Political Family

NOL ha1 MVu4VuS IOuLlCdl cau1ly.
There never was time within our
recollection. not even during the days
when the Intoxicating liquor amend
ment to the constitution was being con-
sidered, when there was greater lack
Of harmony among Iowa republicans
than at the present time, Take for illus
tration the following editorial from this
weeks Marion Register:
The Des Moines morning newspaper
which in hyphenated way still retains
the name of the old time republican
paper of the capital City, copies and
gives position at the head Of a column
on its editorial page the following para
graph:
Noting that Senator Frye says it
would be absurd to tinker with the tar
itf as means of fighting the trusts, the
Kansas City Times says: $50 it would.
thinker is not the word. The thing
should be gone after with sledge
hammer"
If that isn't rank and open treason to
the republican party, what is? No tink-
ering with the tariff, no modification OF
the schedules of the Dingley law but a
smashing with "sledge hammer" is
now what this shelter" organ asks for
and demands.
Gen. Clarkson was right when he
said the other day "There is no Regis
ter, 1t is principally all Leader" 1t is a
republican paper no longer. 1t isn't
even an 'alf and 'alf, it is genuine
blown in the bottle, democratic sheet
on the Leriff question as proven by the
article quoted elsewhere from the Du
buque Telegraph. In speaking of the
Register Leader merger. of last sum
mer pace it has made and Is max.
dilemma it ia in and the politi
cal end it has already reached 1t cannot
be said that 1t is "the survival of the
fittest."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-24
The Venezuelan Controversy.

Venezuela is naturally one of the
richest countries In the world. 1t is
rich In choice agricultural lands, which
will produce nearly every kind of grain,
vegetable and fruit. Its forests are
filled with choice cedar and mahogany,
and its mountains contain vast deposits
Of gold and silver ores. The country is
about twelve times as large as the state
of Iowa. All things considered Ven
ezuela is tempting land for robber
nation or for robber nations. In many
respects 1t is far superior to South
Africa.
The apparent determination of Great
Britain and Germany, to say nothing
about Italy, Spain and other European
nations, to dig up some excuse for q
war with Venezuela, warrants well
founded suspicion that these countries
have Interior motives which may seri-
ously affect the people of the United
States.
The controversy, while not yet beyond
Its diplomatic stage, is fraught with
consequences of the first magnitude. If
the country had an American like Rich
ard Olney, instead of turnkey like Sec
Rotary Hay, at the head of the state de-
partment there would not be SO much
cause for uneasiness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-24

Guardianship Richard L. Barry ct all
Margaret Barrey appointed guardian of
minors; bond, $1,000.
Estate Dennis Coleman. Claim of
John Coleman dismissed
Estate John Henry ironing. Will
admitted to probate; Anna M. ironing
appointed executrix; bond, $1,000.
Estate IL. p. Dutfey. Will admitted
to probate.
Estate Byron Vibbard Will admitted
to probate; Sarah Vibbard appointed
executrix, without bond.
Estate John Boettcher. Notice OF
probate of will held to be good; will ad-
mitted to probate; Wilhelmina Boett-
cher and Frank Rsforth appointed ex-
ecntors.
Estate of Paul Steger. Motion to re
tax costs sustained as to copy fees al
lowed.
Estate of Jane +. Bethel. Will ad
United to probate. w. H. Norris ap
pointed executor.
Guardianship of Martin Lutes ant
Myrtle Lutes. Final report approved
Guardianship of Charles Lutes anc
Willie Lutes. Intermediate report up
| Guardianship of Howard Bower
Stout and Helen Dorthy Stout. Inter
mediate report approved.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-24
PHILIPPINE REPORT ARRIVES
Commissions Account of Years Work
Received In Neutrality-suspicious.
rency Law Wanted.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The report
Of the Philippine commission reached
Washington in the afternoon from Ma
Mia, and was laid before the secretary
of war by Colonel Clarence Edwards,
chief of the bureau of insular affairs.
1t includes Il special report by Gov
ernor Taft, covering the work of the
year in the Philippines, and making
important recommendations regarding
legislation for the Philippines.
Governor Taft urges that congress
pass currency law placing the Phil
ippines on gold basis, and also favors
the importation of several etaoetaoin
the importation of Chinese laborers I'M
der certain conditions. Several of the
recommendations were cabled to Sec
rotary Root i'll advance of the arrival
of the report. and We're communicated
to congress. The complete report,
containing about G,000 or 1000 type
written pages, will be transmitted to
congress by the secretary of war, with
additional recommendations