davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
COMMITTEE NOW FAVORS
BEACH'S APPOINTMENT
VIII Unanimously Recommend Confirmation b.
the Senate.
the Senate.

sure in the political leadership OF his
State. would be materially aided by sue
cess at the White House in gaining places
for his constituency.
As a member Of the Committee On
the judiciary Senator McComas was In
an excellent position to carry on his
fight with telling effect It is said he
did not take up the charges relating
to the ability or to the morality OF the
nomineee, but confined the attack TO the
question OF politics. He urged that Mr.
Beach was not a Republican. never had
been one. and that the appointment
should be given to one whose party
fealty could not be doubted.
Opposed by Democrats.
In the citicism Of the political faith
OF Mr.. Beach. Senator McComas found
support in the minority party. sena-
tors Martin and Daniel. Of Virginia.
from which State Blr. Beach is accred-
tied. opposed the nominee. not on tire
ground that he was or was not Dem
ocrat. but that he supported the Pal
mer and Buckner branch OF Democracy
as against Organism. a sin placed in the
category Il the unforgivable.
The nomination Of Mr. Beach was an
nounced only a few days after that OF
Ashley N. Gould, to be associate justice
Of the Supreme Court OF the District.
Mr.. Gould's nomination was confirmed
three weeks ago. since when there have
been several meetings Of the Senate
Committee on the Judiciary. at which
there could have been a report Of the
nomination OF Beach. But nothing was
forthcoming. No reason was given ex-
cept that his record was being investi-
gated
It is now learned that the influence of
The Administration has been brought to
play. and this. it is said. is responsible
for the agreement 20 withdraw the
charges ana recommend the conHrma-
tion. Had it not been for the fight un-
der the leadership OF Senator McComas
the nomination would have been con-
frmed at the same time as that OF Jus
tice Gould.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
WRECK SURVIVOR
TELLS OF EXPERIENCE
Still Talks IncOherently as Result of
Shock

BUFFALO. y. Y, Dec. 29.-John H.
Robertson, Of Elmira, a victim Of the
Grand Trunk wreck at Wanstead. on
tario, passed through Buffalo this morn
ing on his way 10 his home.
VT. Robertson was suffering so from
shock that he still talked incoherently.
His face was bruised and battered al
most beyond recognition and he believes
that he owes his life TO the fact that.
through a mistake. he did not get the
berth he had engaged in the forward
sleeping car. but was Obliged TO take one
in rear sleeper
Mr.. Robertson fixes the time OF the
wreck as 1915 o'clock. because that was
when his watch stopped. He was getting
a drink az the water tank and was hurl-
ed the entire length OF the car by 90
force Of the collision.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
UNITED STATES PRESSES
KOREA TO PAY HER DEBTS

TACOMA. Dec. 2g.-The steamship
Lyra brings news that the United States
representative in Seoul is pressing upon
the Korean government the claims Of the
American firm which constructed the
Seoul water works and electric railways.
Minister Allen insists that II Korea
cannot discharge her liabilities in con-
aection with these enterprises they ought
10 be handed over 70 the American hrm
which built them. Under American man
agement both enterprises could be made
TO pay handsomely.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
.HUNBERTS INNURED IN
PARIS CONGIERGERIE
Public Misled Regarding
Station of Arrival.
A CAB FOR EACH PRISONER
Eve Humbert Alights in Tears-Her
Mother Calm-Madam's
Hallucinations

PARIS. Dec 29.-The Humbert swind-
lers arrived in Paris from Madrid at
1882 o'clock this morning. They were
taken from the train at a station out
side the city walls.
Only a few journalists and the police
were at the station. Misleading reports
caused the public 70 crowd about the
Central Station on Orleans Road
Nine Humbert and Mile. Eve we're
dressed in simple black Each prisoner
was placed in a cab with three police
men.
AS the long nle OF six cabs passed
through the Paris streets TO the Concier-
gerie, the people along the way got an
inkling OF who the occupants we're. but
there was no demonstration.
Eve Humbert alighted first. She was
weeping. and seemed to realize her po-
sition. She gave her arm TO her mother.
who was calm Roman D'Aurignac and
the others followed.
They were AZ self-possesaed as
Nine. Hunbert Frederick Humbert
could hardly be recognized. and he show
ed plainly the traces Of his recent i'll
ness in Madrid
Mile Eve Humbert was this afternoon
Professionally released. She has gone to
stay with her paternal grandmother,
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
WILL CAUSE ONE bEtfi 6Eifii
Man Fatally Injured, Three
Others Badly Hurt.

PHILADELPHIA Dec 29.-By the ex-
plosion OF fifty pounds OF dynamite at the
reserve filter plant in Oak Lane at :
o'clock this morning one man was fatally
injured, three men were badly hurt. and
$50 houses within q radius Of two miles
were damaged.
Residents describe the shock as SINH
lar TO a severe earthquake Fcmiies
were thrown to the floor aroumi their
breakfast tables. and showered with
splintered glass. One man. living a mile
from the scene OF the explosion. was bad
ly cut by glass showered upon him while
in his bath.
Five hundred employees at the plant
were confined in barracks under SMALL
pox quarantine. They burst through the
police lines and scattered in all direc-
tions.
d. j. Malone & co. we're the contrac-
tors They have not yet determined the
cause OF the explosion. but II is said to
have been caused by dynamite placed too
close to an engine.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
NINE. HUMBERT LOQUACI0US
AND HAS HALLUCINATIONS

LONDON. Dec. 29.-The Paris CORE
spondent OF the London Times" says
lie Matin" publishes reports Of a con
versation its representative, Mouthon.
had with DR.. Gilbert. who temporarily
has been acting as the medical attend
ant OF the Humberts.
Nine. Theresa, he said. was appallingly
lOquacious. and appeared to be the vic
tim OF Authorizations. She accuses Ro-
main Of being the chief cause Of her
misfortunes. saying he always was play
ing the fool or amusing himself. while
she had TO manage everything. She de-
clares she has been robbed by every
one
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
DURBAR CEREMONIES
COMMENCE AT DELHI
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
OF THE DURBAR

Monday, Dec estate entry ints
Delhi with viceroy and chiefs on
elephants
Tuesday. Dec. 30-VIceroy opens the
Indian Arts Exhibition.
Thursday. Jan. 1.-Coronation Dur
bar, parade Of 10000 troops and
Edward VII proclaimed Emperor
Of India
Friday. Jan. illumination Of Del
hi and assaults at arms.
Saturday. Jan. S.-Chapter Of the In
dian orders i'm the throne room Of
the Great Mogul
sunday, Jan. 4-State service and
review of native troops
Tuesday. Jan. 6.-State ball in the
Mogul Palace.
Wednesday. Jan. Polo tourna-
ment.
Thursday. Jan. S.-Review Of Indian
and British troops.
Friday. Jan. 9.-Polo tournament.
Saturday. Jan. 1O-Departure of the
viceroy.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
SUCCESSFULLY
ASSUMES DETECTIVE ROLE
Follows Woman and COmpels Her to
Give Up Purse.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2S Because Of the
detective abilities OF Father Mcdonald.
Hardin. wife Of General Hardin. has re-
covered a purse stolen from her in a
big North Side church
To recover the stolen property the
clergyman followed a woman thief near
y mile He then stopped her in the
street and made her surrender the
pocketbook. which contained S26. As TO
policeman appeared the priest was
forced 10 release his prisoner.
The purse was stolen while Its own
er was kneeling IN the church. A wo-
man who saw the theft notified Father
Mcdonald and gave him a description
Of the thief.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
MAN DIES OF FRIGHT,
BELIEVING HOME AFIRE
Flames in Nearby House Nearly Cost
Lives of Five Others.

CHICAGO, Dee. 29.-Fire of incendiary
origin in the basement Of W. A. PoweITs
home at 8 O'Clock this morning nearly
cost the lives Of five persons. and was
responsible for the death OF Louis A
Levy.
Levy lived two doors from the Powell
home Believing that his own home was
ablaze. he died from fright
Powell and his wife and three children
owe their rescue 10 Detective John De-
Sousa, who was the first to discover the
fire.
When the flames had been put out. il
was discovered that fires had been started
In the rear and front OF the basement at
the same time. Rubbish. saturated with
kerosene, was found in both places.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
.BELGRAVIA ARRIVES
WITH SMALLPOX ABOARD
The Ship to Be Disinfected and Re
leased.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-The Hamburg
American Line steamer Belgravia ar
rived today from Hamburg and Bou-
logne with 1874 steerage passengers.
ond was detained a. Quarantine with one
case OF smallpox.
The patient. a man. will be sent TO
North Brothers Island. About sixty OF
his fellow passengers. who occupied the
same compartment in the steerage. will
be sent to Hoffman Island for obserya-
tion.
The steamer WIN be dlsinfected and
released this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29

immediate future OF the Maine. although
she was Immediately manned by crew
which is said 10 be the pick Of the
navy.
The fun complement OF men will be
about $50. although this number is not
yet made up II is possible that the
Maine will be sent TO join the Dewey
feet
The Washington times., 1902-12-29

There has been a decided rise in the
temperatures east OF the Mississippi
River, particularly in the Southern
States. There viii be rain tonight IN
the Southern States. rain or snow in
the middle Atlantic States. continuing
Tuesday. On the middle Atlantic Coast
the winds will be variable and fresh.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh 10 brisk southerly
winds. with increasing ct0udiness 10 the
Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
The Hotel Barton Invites

l,s patrons. friends. and the public 10 a compli-
mcntary buffet luncheon on New Years Day. from
10 90 . 3. m. The famous Handel Quartet. &C.
c0mpanied by Weber's Orchestra. viii render
choice selections. Louis Sutcr. ass .sted b. Emil
Miller, VIII carYe.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
REBELS
HOLD THEIR GROUND
Retain Position in Fight
With Castro'S Forces.
GENERAL RlERA IN COMMAND
Government Troops Directed by Ref
ereno and CastiIlo-French Press
Praises President Roosevelt.

LONDON, Dec. PA news agency
dispatch from Willemstad. Curacao. says
there was a lively engagement on Sat
urday between 200 revolutionists un-
der General Riera and the government
forces az Cauyara. near Coro. General
Riera retained his position. Generals
Refereno and Castillo commanded the
government troops.
a dispatch from Caracas says Vene-
zuela VIII ask that the blockade be
raised Immediately
The Washington times., 1902-12-29

The Senate Committee on the Judici-
airy will unanimously recommend foI
confirmation the appointment Of Nor
gan H. Beach TO be United States At
torney for the District OF Columbia An
agreement 10 this effect which was
reached yesterday, marks the close OF
one Of the bltterest fights ever made
against nominee for a District po-
sition.
Opponents TO the confirmation OF Mr..
Beach began the battle against the nOmi
nee as soon as his name was announced
over a month ago. and have piled the
lash relentlessly ever since. The attack
was directed against his ability. politics.
and even his character. Whisperlngs Of
charges Of the most sensational nature
were heard outside Of the committee
room respecting that which was said
TO be happening on the inside. though
members of the committee maintained
discreet silence.
The fight against Beach was led by
Senator McComas Of Maryland. who had
lin d. Il. Baker candidate for the posi-
ton. In the campaign for the appoint
ment the fight became so warm that the
greatest doubt existed from the first as
TO who would be successful, but the name
Of Beach was never seriously considered.
He was placed by nearly all as being
hopeIessly in the also ran" list.
Had Friend at Court.
Mr. Beach. however. had a friend at
court. Assistant Attorney General Hoyt
Is his intimate friend, and he had the ear
OF Attorney General Knox In that way
the Endorsement Of a Cabinet member for
Mr.. Beach reached the President and
when the fight between the leading can
didates became heated the President
named Mr. Beach as a solution to com
plicated question.
But the contest was not ended with the
nomination. Senator McComas was not
satisfied because the patronage had been
taken away from Maryland. which State
he held 10 be entitled to the lions share
Of the District plums.
The Maryland Senator. not altogether
The Washington times., 1902-12-29

No credence is given at the State or
Navy Departments to the report that
British marines have landed at la Guai-
ra Notwithstanding alleged protest OF
the Commander OF the United States
gunboat Marietta, which is now at that
port Omcials Of both departments deny
that any such information has been re-
ceived.
AT the state Department 10 is saie
that Minister Bowen has not been heard
from since the dispatch was sent
him on Saturday, containing the terms
under which the powers had consented
to refer the dispute 10 The Hague for
arbitration.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
TEMPERATURE.
TIDE TABLE

Sun sets today ---...--...-..--4:4 p. M
Sun rises tomorrow ...........7.19 a. nj
The Washington times., 1902-12-29

PARIS. Dec. 27.-The Journal Des
Debats." commenting on the agreement
70 submit the Venezuelan dispute 10 The
Hague tribunal. says:
Europe owes President Roosevelt a
debt OF gratitude for his reminder Of
the existence Of The Hague tribunal. II
that tribunal. in the future. proves Of
real use 10 the world. with the name Of
Gar Nicholas. who fathered II. should
be associated the name Of Roosevelt,
who compelled the world TO take It Sc
riously."
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Continued on second Fage)
The Washington times., 1902-12-29

Rain tonight and prob
ably Tuesday; variable
winds.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-15
.POSTPONES ACTION
ON STATEHOOD BILL.
Senate Committee, by Strict Party
Vote, Decides to Take Matter
Up Next Session.

Washington. June 1.-THE Senate Commit
tee on Territories to-day decided to take up
for consideration early in the next session
of Congress the omnibus statehood bill. ad
mitting into the Union the Territories Of
Oklahoma. New Mexico and Arizona.
The decision was arrived at upon motion
of Senator Nelson. and the motion waS
adopted by a strict party vote. the Repub-
licans voting in the affirmative and tho
Democrats in the negative.
This vote was preceded by two votes on
motions made by Democratic members
looking to the consideration Of the bill
during the present session. The first Of
these motions was to take up the question
rext Wednesday. This motion was made
by Senator Bate and was voted down. the
Republicans voting unanimously in the neg
ative and the Democrats in the affirmative.
A motion by Senator Bailey to report the
bill to-day met with like fate on a party
vote The Democrats opposed Senate.
Nelson's motion on the ground that its
adoption would preclude the possibility OF
considering the bill during this session
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-15
ARGENTINE PROMISES
GREAT ART EXHIBIT
National Museum of South Ameri-
can Republic to Be Brought
to the Fair.

Argentine Republic Is coming to the
Worlds Fair with the greatest exhibit
that country has ever made at any exposi-
ton. President Roca has officially in
formed Jose de Olivares. the Worlds Fair
Commissioner to that country. Of the in
tention of the Government to provide the
finances for display that will challenge
all the South American Republics.
A leading feature of the display will be
found In the part the Argentine National
Museum Of Fine Arts has reserved fer
itself. Senior Dduardo Schiaino. director
of the museum. Is making estimates for the
amount of floor space required for the eS-
hibit, which ne declares will surpass every
former exhibit from that country.
The National Museum is accredited with
possessing the largest collection Of fine art
works in South America. not excepting the
Chilean museum. and includes subjects
that have won high awards in Paris and
elsewhere before their installation in Bue-
nos Ayres. The expense of sending the
exhibit TO the United States will be borne
by the Argentine Department of Public
Instruction.
Senior Francisco Seguf. member of the
Argentine Congress. has reported to Com
missioner Olivares that President Roca has
decided to give the financial support of the
Government to the National Chamber Of
Commerce in its plan for a national exhibit
through the medium of the Industriales-
officials at the head of the Argentine
navy have inquired whether war vessels
of moderate dimensions. such for example
as the Nashville. which three years ago
ascended the Mississippi to st. Louis.
would be invited TO participate in series
of naval maneuvers or an international
naval review in the river. before the city.
Commissioner Olivares advises the EXPOSE
ton management that the Argentine navy
would readily participate in the display.
which has been considered by the Worlds
Fair authorities
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-15
THOMAS R. McMANUS
DANGEROUSLY ILL
Veteran Secret-Seryice Agent at
Kansas City Not Ex-
pected to Live.

Thomas r. McManus. special agent for
the Secret-Service Department al Kansas
City. for fourteen years an employe of the
Government. IS critically Ill at his home.
John Z. Murphy. superintendent for the
Missouri and Kansas District, departed last
night for Rarsas City to attend to Mr.. Nc
Manus's business until another officer can
take charge of 1t.
Mr.. AIcManus is one of the best-known
scCret-ser"icc ncn in the West, and is also
we'll known throughout the East. For many
-ears he was connected with the New
York. Philadelphia and Pittsourg offices.
He was born in New York City thirty-sx
years ago, ard came West in 1899. Several
years ago he gained prominence in con-
ncctiOn with the Jacobs coInterfeiting case
in Philadelphia. on which secret-seTvice Of
fcer5 worked thirteen months before max
ing al arrest.
In st. Louis recently he assisted Superin-
tendent Mu-.hy in the arrest and convic-
tion OF the Ivins-Davis gang of counter
feiters. He was married about four years
ago, and his wife is with him at Kansas
City.
At Doniphan. Mo- on May 2f he assisted
in the arrest OF two lawbrsakers. and that
night. after long drive to the nearest
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-15
EdwardsyfIIe Notes.

The Reverend Elisha Stafford, pastor Of the
First Preebyterlen Church of Edwardsville tele-
graphed to friends yesterday that his father.
Saturday morning Mr.. Sanford had been at his
fathers bedside several days.
-EGward P. Keshner. cashier of the Union
Trust and Savings Company In East St. Louis
is sick at his home in Edwardsville and his
phoId fever
Joseph P Waters. clerk In q railroad office
in st. Louis and Miss Martha o. Wernecke OF
Mtnneoa- Tex, went to Edwardsville yesterday
morning and were united in marriage. Other
q. Of St. Louis and Mary Brase, 2 OF Hamel:
Fate Bradley, a. and Barbara Primas. IS both
Of Glen Carbon: Sam Petchulat % and Anna
Plitz. q. both Of Coll!nsyille: John o. Ensminger
q, and Lulilian P. Buckley, a. both OF St. ia
cob Claourn Davis. Is. Of Madison and Elizabeth
Walker. Is, OF Venice. Frederick Luehm "a OF
st. Louis and Emma Jacober. II. Of Helvetia.
The first wagonoad OF new potatoes was mar
keted Friday ard brouEht Is cents a busheI. They
gins is now in all sections and in a few days
potato buyers and sellers will crowd EDWARDS
ville's switch yards.
Word came from Chicago yesterday that the
home Of William T.. Schredtgen. the senior OF
the Chicago Record-fierelds stan Of artists. had
been gleddened by the arrival of a daughter.
Mrs Schmedtsen was Miss Clara Thurman OF
EdwardsviIle.
The following ticket has been placed in the
feld for the first election of the new village OF
Ents: for Clerk, II, DAILY; for trustees. john John
Contratto. Charles Fanaro. Louis Novaro. Frank
Williams. Ed Williams and c. schoettle.
Tho st. Boniface Parochial School has closed
for the summer. and yesterday the Reverend J.
d. Metzier and the Instructor sisters took the
children to Manks Mound for an outing.
-Children's Day will be observed thIs morning
IN the services at the German Methodist Church.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-15
ILLINOIS.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. Ill, June H.-Certihcates Of in
corporation were issued to-day by Secretary
of State Rose as follows:
The Doctor B. F Rodgers Medicine Company.
East st Louis; capital. 80 600: mahufacturins
medicines. InGoEporat9rs-B. F. RODGERS. c. H.
panye He chicaEo; capital. siCo.Soo msnufsc,Grins
dt Fred B. Waring. Charles k woolner and Frank
irwin. Neisler & Co.. Decatur: capital. $4,000:
p Neisier. z. a. BurweIl and ]. H. kirkland
The Union Dental College. Chicago: capital
e 800: sducationsl lnsor@goTators-M' @ c. Eaistrom
The United States Wrapper Company. Palestine;
capital $1,000; manufacturing wearing apparei;
Incorporators-O L. Taylor, Robert Fife ana
Baums S Castorine Company located at Syracuse.
N Y. with a capital stock OF $4,000. is licensed
TO transact business in Illinois with State cap
ital of s., 800
The Physicians Defense Company. located at
600. is licensed to transact business in Illinois
with a state capital Of $500
The North American Investment company OF
the United States, located at Dover, Del, with
capital stock of sl50 Oo0 is licensed to transact
business in Illinois with a State capital Of 1900.
toIISws; 4 N kiSki Ss son. e6mPsny 5 Gheaso
from $4,000 TO $40 ooo: East ST. Louis Rs,iEay yCy
Company. East 81. Louis. from SO. Goo to y; oo
from S. 900 to $4,000 the Metropolis Ferry Com
pany, Metropolis. from So 800 TO $500.
The captal stock Of the Chicago ESeSssaat s Se5 q,
The The name of ths Western Metal Company. 10
Gated at Chicago. Is changed to the western Ean
The Western Transcenden; Light Company. 10
TO the Kersas Liyhtin1 COMPANY
The American Rail Bond Company, located at
Chicago. and the Tuckahoe Lead and Zinc Mining
Company located at Chicago. certify to dissoiu-
tiOC.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-15
SENT TO JAIL FOR CONTEMPT.
Robert L. Langdeau Failed to Obey
% Order of Court.

Robert L. Langdeeu was fined SIS and SEN
fenced to i've days in jail yesterday by Cir
Quit Judge Spencer for contempt Of court,
sseeailing to obey an Injunction issued by
Judge Ferriss prohibiting him from estab-
lshing an office on the drst floor Of No. Se4
North Third street.
The order was made In the suit of Mau-
rice r. Block against Robert L. Lansdeau
and g. Il. Langdeau, doing business as the
LAngdeau Commission Company. Block
rents the lower floor Of No. s04 North Third
street from Langdau. whose firm occupies
the upper part of the building, 1t is stated.
Block claimed that Langdeau was using a
part OF the lower floor for Office purposes.
After the injunction had been issued the
case was transferred to Judge Spencer
court. Information was lodged with the
Court that Langdeau had violated the in
junction. and yesterday he was called upon
To show cause why ho should not be pun
ished for contempt. Langdau appeared,
represented by counsel. Judge Spencer
stated that from admitted statements of the
facts It appeared that Langdeau had vio-
lated the order. He was asked to remove
his articles OF office furniture from the ftrst
to the second floor, and refused whereup-
on the Court imposed the penalty. He was
taken to jail by Deputy Sheriff Watson.