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The Washington times., 1902-08-12
CUBAN RECIPROCITY
TREATY Is COMPLETED
Rumor of Extra Session - President
Said to Favor Full and Pro-
tracted Discussion.

NEW YORK. Aug. IA Washington
dispatch to the Mail and Express
says
Unless Washington is greatly misin-
formed treaty OF reciprocity with Cuba
is virtually completed and will be sub
mitted to the Senate for ratification in
November.
President Roosevelt decided some
time ago to cali the Senate in extra ses-
sion in November to give that body an
entire month in which TO discuss the
Cuban treaty before the regular bust
ness Of the session opens in December.
1T was the Senate that blocked Cuban
reciprocity and the question may be
asked whether IL would not reject a
treaty OF reciprocity at the coming ses-
sion. Probably it would not because II
is as susceptible to the influences of
public opigion az the House of Repre-
sentatives and II is becoming very evi-
dent from one end of the land to the
other that the people fully uphold the
Presidents Culan policy.
I'm no State where beet sugar Is
gEown is there resentment toward that
policy. California. Michigan and the
other beet sugar States are as enthusi-
nstic for the President as are other
Western States where his policies are
SO fully approved"
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
CENTRAL LABOR UNION
IND0RSES CANDIDATE
Col. Robert I. Fleming Advocated fol
Commissionership to Succeed
John W. Ross.

Col Robert I. Fleming was last even
ing unanimously indorsed for the Com
missionership of the District by the
Central Labor Union. week ago it
was decided that the organization should
not indorse any one. 1t was thought at
that time that in doing so it would be
making politics a feature of its work,
which is forbidden by the constitutions
of several unions affiliated with the
Central Labor Union. During the past
week, however, the forces who have
favored the project of indorsing some
one have worked hard. with the result
that they gained their point.
Recently the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company. it Is said, diseharg-
ed one OF its switchboard operators.
The young woman. 1t was learned. was
prominent In forming the union of tele-
phone operators. The Central Labor
Union took steps to have her relnstated.
and last night appropriated a sum suf-
ficient to reimburse her for the time she
lost. The officers OF the union state
that the telephone company discrimi-
mated against one OF its members and
that It was no more than proper that
she should be reimbursed for time lost
President Hammerstrom also named
the members OF the committees for the
ensuing year.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
BAIL REFUSED FOR
ALLEGED FIREBUG
SAYS USE OF CANNON
WOULD BE JUSTIFIABLE
Novel Application in Supreme Court of
Man Accused of Assault With
Deadly Weapon.

Mr.. Charles w. Straughan, who is
charged with assault with deadly wea-
pom, says he would be warranted in car
rying a cannon to protect his life. He
filed petition in the Supreme Court
of the District yesterday. asking that
tho court appoint a commission TO take
the testimony of two physicians. whose
evidence he wishes 10 submit at his
trial. This is a privilege which he
declared the law guarantees him.
Mr.. Straughan states that he will :,e
able TO prove by one of these physi-
clans that he is "an incurable invalid,
and has been one for years. He adds
that evidence will be offered to show
that heavy fall would result in his
death, and that he would therefore "be
justified in using a cannon in defense Of
his life" If attacked by anyone
1t is alleged by Mr.. Straughan that
his back is broken. The physicians
whose testimony the petitioner wishes
taken are Drs. Robert W. Stewart and
DR.. Jordan.
Mr.. Straughan, it is said, was attack
ed some time ago, and drew a pen
knife from his pocket to repel his as
sailant. The case will probably be call
ed for trial during the early part of the
october term of the Supreme Court of
the District.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
HARD ON THE MARINES.
Baltimorean Predicts His Son Will Cor.
rupt the Navy.

Tho local police yesterday picked UP
Alfred Andre, aged fifteen, and John
Reese, who said he was twelve years
old, on the suspicion that they had run
away from home. The boys said they
lived in Baltimore and were looking
for work. Andre said he lived at 2l53
North Fulton Street, and Reese gave his
address as 49, West Camden Street.
They were taken to the House of De-
tention anG tl;eir parents were noti-
fed.
Last night Mr.. Andre came to Wash
ington and got his son. He said the
Toy was very incorrigible and he could
rot DO anything with him.
why, that 10y will be 4 second
Tracy" said Mr.. Andre. Il don't know
what to do with him"
why don't you put him in the navy"
suggested Captain Boardman.
Put him in the navy, Why, he would
corrupt the whole establishment at the
first opportunity. He is simply 20 bad
that Il is impossible to do anything
with him
The House Of Correction and the Re-
form School were suggested. but Mr..
Andre said he mad TOO much respec, 70
the inmatc3 to compel them to asso-
oiate with his youngster.
"I1l take him home tonight" sail!
Mr.. Andrc but | guess | will come
back tomorrow and put him in the Ma :
line Corps. That Will hold him for c
WHILE"
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
NEW YORK MERCHANT FAILS.
Orlando M. Harper Gives Notice of His
Suspension.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE suspension
OF Orlando NJ. Harper. colt on goods COM
mission merchant at 10s Worth Street.
was announced today. The first intima-
ton of trouble was a notice on the door
OF his place OF business. which read.
CLOSED on account OF suspension OF
business
Inquirers were informed that Mr.
Harper would go into bankruptcy as
soon as the papers could be prepared.
Bradstreet's reports state that Mr.. Har,
per began business for himself In this
city in April 1888. having previously
been for two years with J. II. Lane &
Co., where he had several Southern ac-
counts.
He came to this city from Pittsburg.
where he had been twenty years manu-
facturer and president of the Eagle Cot
b; nix president there.
No information was obtainable at the
office today. as 10 the assets and liabili-
ties. A circular letter was sent to the
creditors. which said:
Il find myself In an insolvent condi-
ton, and on advice Of counsel I have
suspended all further business and shah
&c into immediate bankruptcy.
"ORLANDO NJ. HARPER
A friend said there was no particular
cause for the suspension. Mr.. Harper
had hoped 10 keep II going, but was un-
able to do so. and his friends advised
him to stop. Relatives of Mr.. Harper
are creditors for money loaned him.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
LITTLE LIKELIHOOD OF
STRIKE ON MANHATTAN
Elevated Road Officials Meet Employees
and Submit Counter Pro-
posals to Them.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE Manhattan
Railway Company has met the demands
of it's motormen- engineers for revi-
sion OF their working schedule to give
them five trips daily and nine-hour
day by submitting to them counter pro-
.osals.
These proposals are now under con-
sideration by the motormen and their
advisers, Vice Chief Youngson, OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
and Vice Chief Wilson. of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen.
Just what the counter proposals are
neither the members of the mems griev
ance committee. the vice chiefs, nor
Vice President Skitt, of the company,
who made them at the conference be-
tween himself and the engineers rep
resentatives. will tell. But after the
conference today 1t seemed that the
prospects OF a strike on the elevated
were dwindlng to the vanishing point.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
ANXIETY AT ITS HEIGHT
over COMMISSIONBRSHIP
Applicants Awaiting Presi-
dents Decision.
Friends of All the Candidates Still
Hopeful-Henry L. West
Favorite.

score or more of candidates, ant
every resident of the District is await
ing with interest the announcement
from Oyster Bay of the appointment o.
caused by the death of the late John W
Ross. The activity of the aspirants
which has been very marked for nearl.
two weeks. is now subsiding and is be
ing succeeded by expectancy. The Presi
dent now has in his possession all the
information necessary for him to maxi
a selection, and the only difficulty he /!
thought to be experiencing in the mat
ter is the selection of one man from
among list of so many available can
didates, each of whom has all the nee
essary qualifications for the office. II
addition to volumes of documentary evi-
dence in the shape of petitions and let
ters, number of prominent politica
leaders and personal friends of the can
didates have called upon the President
to make recommendations.
II MaS ItpOIltu ldSl uiBut tiidl otHd-
tor Platt would see the President II
day or two in the interests OF promi-
nent candidate, whose friends have fol
some time been endeavoring to enlist
the support of the New York Senator
A number of candidates who were in
the field last week are reported to have
withdrawn in the interests of Mr.. II. l.
West. This action has caused some
feeling among the friends of other aspi-
rants.
1t is claimed that these candidates
obtained pledges Of support from man.
leading citizens who are not willing tc
have their Endorsement thus trans
ferrad. Friends of Mr.. West believe
that he is certain to receive the APP
pointment. Cther candidates are not
willing to concede that this is true
While admitting that Mr.. Vests
chances are very bright, they declare
that the President has not yet reached
decision. Chief among those who
dispute the assertions OF the West sup
Fulton, who insist that the chances lie
between MIR. Fulton and Mr.. West. with
the choice in favor of the former. Mr..
Fulton is prominent young lawyer
and member of the firm of Fulton &
Leckie. His friends have been very
active in his behalf. and have enlisted
the Endorsement OF long list of promi-
nent citizens, besides the strong CO.
operation OF political and personal
friends of the President, TO whose
wishes he is bound TO give careful con-
sideration.
Mr.. A. A. Wilson. who has been much
spoken of in connection with the va
cancy, is said not TO be a candidate for
the office. II is stated that while not
Withdrawing from a race in which he
has never taken part, he would be
pleased to see Mr.. Fulton named
The supporters Of other candidates
are still hopeful. Those who are advo-
eating the candidacy of Mr.. Cox believe
that he is the man who will be named.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
THREE LIVES LOST IN
SEVERE FIRE IN HAVANA
Two Persons Burned to Death and a
Fireman Crushed by a Fall
ing Wall.

HAVANA. Aug 1.-THE most danger
Gus fire in years occurred here late las.
night. resulting in three deaths and the
loss of several hundred thousands OF
dollars
The fire broke out in big silk house
at IL O'Clock. 1t spread rapidly. destroy
ing. besides the silk house, a number OF
other business places.
Aristides Pera, a well-known artist,
and Pablo Lopez Quintan. a lawyer, who
were sleeping In the upper story of one
of the burned buildings, were burned to
death. They were cut off on one side by
the fire and on the other by the iron
bars which grated the windows. No one
could help them.
Cristobal Lopez. fireman. was killed
by falling wall. A lieutenant OF po-
lice, seven firemen. and five citizens
were partially suffocated or injured dur
ing the progress of the fire.
The loss is only partially covered by
insurance.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
HUMAN BONES FOUND.
Collection Believed to Have Been De.
posted in Lot by Medical Student.

The Second precinct ~olice officials
are the unwilling custodians of col
lection OF bleached human bones, found
by policeman and a citizen on a va
cant lot between Second and Third and
o and p Streets northwest, shortly after
10 O'Clock yesterday morning
The grewsome collection was first dis
covered by a citizen last Saturday. who.
believing that some crime might be un-
earthed, telephoned TO a local news
paper office. The paper receiving the
information sent reporter. who was
unable to find the bones. The citizen.
yesterday morning. notified the Second
precinct police.
The collection was picked uD by the
police and Coroner hewitt notified. The
bones were bleached white and per-
fectly clean. II is believed they were
once the property Of medical student,
who. tiring OF them. cast them upon the
lot
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
GOD SAVE VIRGINIA.
PRAYS JUDGE TEBBS
MANY COMPLAINTS OF
CHINA UNDERVAL UATI0NS
Investigation Being Made by Treasury
Department Regarding
Pottery.

1t was stated authoritatively at the
Treasury Department yesterday that
complaints about undervaluation of
merchandise. imported from abroad. are
received almost daily from American
merchants and manufa cturers, and that,
as soon as these complaints or infor
nations are received. searching investi-
cations arc ordered by the department.
Information was received at the
Treasury some time ago, alleging un-
dervaluation of imported pottery and
china ware. The matter Is now under
investigation.
Secretary Shaw. discussing the mat
ter yesterday. said that there is no in
dication of any conspiracy, or of any
frauds whatever. There Is no evidence
to show that the Government was being
defrauded or that these alleged frauds
had been Systematically carried on for
a long period.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
DOG AND AUTO COLLIDE.
Driver of Machine Badly Injured and
Canine Killed.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 1l.-There was a
collision today between a dog ard an
automobile at the Kansas City Driving
Club track. As result Winfield Den
ton, the Leayenworth millionaire, Is at
the clubhouse in a surgeons care. the
cog is dead, apc there is a pile of junk
that used to be an automobile Mr.
Denton had a broken hip, n sprained
ankle, and a badly damaged nose. He
tor says he is doing nicely.
Tho wrecked machine belonged to d.
+. Piazzikek. president of the Kemper
Grain Company. 1t was twelve horse
rasolene machine, and Mr.. Denton AMI
MIR. Piazzikek had been speeding 1t oc
the track. making miles in 2:04 and 2:05.
The last trip the dog. a good sized coll
lie, got in The way just at the finish.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
Soldiers Court -Martialed.

Private Jack Warner. Troop F. Sec
ond Cavalry, has been sentenced by a
general court-martial convened at Fort
Ayer, to be dishonorably discharged
from the service. for the offense of quit
ting guard. Second Class Private Ed
win n. Wheeler. Company ], Third Bat
TALON OF Engineers. was, tried on the
charge of being absent without leave
and received the same sentence. The
sentences carry with them forfeiture
Of pay and allowances.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
TRIED TO KILL FIVE.
Man Shoots Three Women, One Prob
ably Fatally.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug. Thames ID.
Cook. a carpenter, started out this after
noon with the avowed intention OF kill
ing FIVE women and then committing
suicide. He shot three. one OF whom will
die. and failed to find his two step
daughters. who were on the list. The
police prevented him from killing him
self.
Mrs. Francis Rasner was shot In the
breast and will probably die. Mrs.
Louisa Jones and Mrs. Mary Ebeline es-
capped with flesh wounds. Cook charged
that the three women had concealed his
stepdaughters, and he wanted to put
them all out of the way.
He left a letter explaining his reasons
for seeking the lives of the five women.
He is heavy drinker and 1t is believed
he is insane. -
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
AMERICAN EDUCATION
CHINA'S One SALVATION
Sir LANG Chen lungs Frank
Admissions.
Intends Sending All His Children to In
stitutions Here-Things Bet
ter Than at Home.

NEW YORK. Aug. 11-While aboard
the yacht Sylph on the return trip from
visiting President Roosevelt at Oyster
Bay this afternoon Sir Liang Chen Tung.
who is to be the Chinese minister to the
United States after January !, 1903. told
reporters some interesting news about
himself and his family. Incidentally he
rather startled his listeners by his COM
parison between this country and his
OWE.
Sir Liang is widower. thirty-eigh
years old. with seven children. the old
Her name is Quon Mics, which means
1.-The little firstborn."
Daughter to Enter Society.
81 have been thinking of my own fam
lily this afternoon said Sir Liang, lever
since l saw President Roosevelt's son
(Archie). His boy reminded me of my
oldest boy. They are of the same
height and size. and about the same
age, 1 should say. My Oldest boy is
nine. His name is Ching Use. That
means "happiest to his mother But
his nickname is Adj.
My daughter. Quon Mics. will not be
old enough when we first come to Wash
ington to live to be the head of my
household, but hope to introduce her
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
eighteen years old. AS yet my chifsren
have had only the Chinese education, but
mean that they, every one OF them.
ehol
American education. The hope OF my
country is in the education of her young
men in your country"
Sir Liang was asked If the Chinese
visiting this country, Prince Chen, for
instance. received the impression that
things here are merely different or bet
ter than they are in China.
oh" said he, there is no doubt on
that question. We know that things
are better here-not only different, but
better, much better. China must adopt
the methods OF this country II she is to
advance. That fact is now appreciated
in China. We are establishing schools
in all the coast towns. We are educat-
Ing the girls. Wait ten or twenty years
and see what results we will show
Inculcates Loyalty.
Sir Liang was asked II an American
education was likely to make a China
Il an less loyal to his own country.
NO. no." hs exclaimed. The most
loyal Chinese are those who lave been
here; those who have been
~ road to learn. They have to come to
; erica to learn what loyalty is. We
10 our country as you love yours, but
we must come here to learn how bes.
to serve her."
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
St. Thomas Raises Quarantine.

The United States minister at Copen-
hagen has notified the State Department
that the government of the Danish West
Indies has raised the quarantine which
existed against Philadelphia and Car
tagena.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Washington. d. c.. Aug. o. 1902.
On and after September /. 1902, the initiation
fee in the Brotherhood OF Painters. S'iS, viii
be SIS. L. L. HANCOCK,
President.
J. c. MURRAY Secretary
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
EDUCATIONAL.
G0NZAGA COLLEGE,
Al I Street N. W.

Under the care OF the Jesuit Fathers.
The Collegiate and Academic Courses prepare
students for Law. Medicine, Higher Studies,
and the Liberal Arts.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The Grammar School is a new feature of the
College. In il young boys trained for the
Academic and Collegiate Departments, and while
excellent instruction is given in the elementary
studies Of Grammar English Composition
Arithmetic Geography. and History. special at
tention is devoted to gentlemanly department
and to moral and religious training.
THE COLLEGE OPENS SEPTEMBER o.
For further information apply TO Secretary OF
the Faculty.
GONZAGA COLLEGE,
10 I STREET y. ".
The Washington times., 1902-08-12

ACADEMY. Rockville. Nd. for boys: home
life; individual care and instruction: terms
moderate. Address W. 2. MASON, U. s. n. A.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
DIED.

MARCUs-on July 80 1902. ". MARCUS, son
OF William ard Jennie Hanna, aged six months
and Iweuty-iCur days.
Buried July 81. loO2 in Prospect Hill Gem
etCry. Washington. u. c. ell
RoBiNSON-At CTlildren's Hospital. on Satur-
dar. Argus; .. 1909, at p. m, SADIE NJ,
daughter Of Charles F. and Alice A. Robinson.
Funeral from the family residence, 1877 Hun
toon Place southwest. Tuesday, p. m. Inter-
men, ut G.enwood Cemetery. Relatives in
vited TO attend. mll-2
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
Result of Afternoons Play.

In the afternoon DR.. Compton and
Mrs. Waggaman were victorious over
Mr.. Nicholson and Miss Schwarz and
Mr.. Scott and Miss Applegarth won from
Mr.. Burford and Miss Stevens. The
finals will be played tomorrow between
DR.. Compton and Mrs. Waggaman and
Mr.. Smoot with Miss Applegarth. The
handsome cups will be presented at the
clubhouse tomorrow evening at a supper
rendered the players by the golf club.
The Washington times., 1902-08-12

ERLY-HARICE-By the Rev. Father O'Bri;
August 10th. 1:N2. ALFRED \. ERLY and T.
TELLk \. HAKI(E. Ell
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
Nelson Remanded to Jail.

Nelson was then placed on the stand
and said that he did not attend court
last Thursday because he had been in
formed that his presence was not neces-
sary. He said that he had no thought OF
jumping his bail.
The court announced that the appli-
cation of counsel for the defense for bail
was denied, and Nelson was taken back
TO iafl
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
Chevy Chase Golfers Win.

DR.. William Penn Compton, Chevy
Chase. and Mrs. John F. Waggaman, of
Washington. won from Dr. Bloodgood and
Miss Carroll. of Baltimore, up and l to
play. Mr.. ormsby McCammon, Chevy
Chase, and Miss Louise Burford. Wash
ington, were defeated by Mr.. Clement
Smoot, Exmore Club, Chicago. and Miss
Sarah Applegarth, of Baltimore. 3 UP
and to play Mr.. L. L. Nicholson. jr.,
Dumbarton Club. and Miss Minnie
Schwarz, of Baltimore. defeated Mr.
Floyd p. Waggaman, OF Princeton, and
Miss Tenny. OF Baltimore
The Washington times., 1902-08-12
OCEAN CITY MIXED
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Several Foursome Matches
Played Yesterday on the
Country Club Links.
Many Local Golfers Among the Success
full PIayers-Finals to Be
Played Today.
Special to The Washington Times \

OCEAN CITY. Nd, Aug 1l.-A mixed
foursome golf tournament was begun
here today on the links of the Ocean
City Country Club. In the morning Mr..
Lawrence F. Burford. Ocean City Golf
Club. and Miss Linda Stevens, of Will
mington. defeated Mr.. John F. Wagga-
man, Columbia Club, of Washington,
and Miss Mary PangboIn. of Baltimore,
I'D and 2 to play
The Washington times., 1902-08-12

70 I STKEET Y. ".
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The Washington times., 1902-08-12
MARRIED.

Continued on Fifth Page.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-03

Atlantic City, Aug 23-Condol
ences are being received by Mrs
A E Booth of Baltimore, on the
loss of diamond necklace worth
S., ,4ooo, the gift of her husband
General E A Booth, head of the
packing company Of that name:
She is staying at the hotel Chelsea
and is chaperoning Miss Alys De
Bonr, daughter of an artist, and
Miss Nalthie Silbi.
She gave little dinner for them
few nights ago. It was on tour
Of the board walk and its resorts
that the necklace disappeared.
William Knabe, piano manu-
facturer, George Miller and J
Harry Gardner, New York brok-
er, were Of the dinner party and
among the dozen or more that Wis
tied lhs grounds afterwards. The
case has not been reported TO the
police and the loss has not been
adqertised. Mr. Knabe lost his hat
and cane the same night after ask
ing the dark boat to a trip in
"Ye old Mill"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-09-03

cupied by company of soldiers.
Sixteen troops, in addition to a
number of policemen and carbin.
eers, have been concentrated in the
city. Plenty of other soldiers are
available should order be disturbed.
The summer excursionists' have
left the town partly empty, aud a
number of others have left.
Owing to the cutting of gas pipes
by the mob certain portions of
Florence are now lighted with
torches. The populace condemns
the strike as out of all proportion
to the questions involved. The muni-
cipal newspapers have ceased to
appear, as result of the strike.
Workmen repairing the belfry of
the English church refused to join
the strikers and they threw
petroleum over the fence
surrounding the building and
set it Oh fire. The flames were
extinguished before serious damage
resulted. Numerous arrests have
been made, and the jails are filled
to OVERLOOKING.
The government, which, accord
ing to its democratic programme,
has allowed the strikers complete
liberty so long as order was main
tanned, has assumed most ener-
getic attitude since the strikers
forced willing workmen to remain
idle, and committed acts of van
dalism. All meetings of persons
have been forbidden, and hundreds
of suspected persons have been ar
rested.
What is most feared in Florence
is that the strike contagion may
spread to Milan, Genoa and other
industrial centers.