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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04

The report from Colon ,hat an Anglo
French syndicate has been formed for
the purpose Of buying the Panama Canal.
and has offered the French company
$50 Geo. 600. CT double the price sought
from the United States. meets with but
little credence in Washington.
The news reached Colon. from Paris.
and is thought by many persons who are
well posted on the status quo Of tie canal
negotiations to be an emanation from tSe
dlsgruntled portion OF the shareholders
in the French company.
The Recent Stockholders Meeting.
This contingent Of the shareholders took
occasion at the shareholders meeting
in Paris the other day when the tele-
gram from Bogota announcing that nego-
tiations with the United States must not
be completed. to exhibi, a great deal OF
violent feeling against selling the water
way 10 this country. The talk OF an
Auglo-French syndicate, coming, as il
does. after the affirmation of this dis
gruntled minority that the canal should
yet be tuilt with French capital is sup
posed to be inspired by those whose de-
sire is father 10 the Canard.
no official confirmation Of the existence
OF such a syndicate could be obtained in
Washington this morning
Monsieur Lampre. the secretary general
OF the French company. has received no
advices 10 the effect that such move
ment is or foot. and was rather inclined
to doubt its truth.
Il have received absolutely no intima-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
NAVY ORDERS.

Passed Assistant Paymaster r. Fl. Orr.
detached navy yard. New York. etc.
March 10 co navy 3 I'd, League Island.
Pa. duty a. assistant general storekeeDer.
Passed Assistant Paymaster A. B.
Pierce. detached navy yard. Boston. etc.
10 navy yard, New York March 3 duty
as assistant general stOrekeeper.
Passed Assistant Surgeon ID. y. Car
penter .detaghed Illinois; to home and
sick leave one month.
Rear Admiral J. a Howell retired
March IS. 1902
Capt. J. F. Merry. retired March 5. 1892
Chief SIilmaker W CUddy. retired March
il. 1902
Gunner H Johnson. to navy yard. New
York March 10 1902.
Assistant Surgeon ". T. Griffin. ap-
pointed assistant surgeon. February p.
1902
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THE CANTON MEMORIAL.
Mr. Decide Complains Of SlOwness Of
Contributions.

Mr. Decide Complains Of SlOwness Of
Contributions.
To the Editor One year ago William
Mckinley was inaugurated. for the sec
ond time. President Of the United States.
amid the plaudits Of the people Of the
District OF Columbia and visitors TO the
Capital In the following September this
noble man vas struck down BY an as
sassiu. and the sorrow OF the citizens OF
the District OF Columbia was apparently
great Ten days ago, Washington's Birth
day. I mailed !. 452 personal letters TO
residents Of the District requesting con-
trlbutions to the memorial to be erected
al Canton President McKiuley's burial
place and former home
At this writing but hfty-tWO responses
have been received. and OF these but
twenty contained contributions. Is II pos
sible We are so soon forgotten. An av-
erage contribution Of SO BY the recipient
Of each letter would have formed a splen-
did tribute by the citizens OF the District
to this testimonial May 1 not ask for
prompt replies from the remaining 400
recipients Of these letters2
W RILEY DEEBLE.
Chairman District Of Columbia AuXIi-
iary. Room Is, Sun Building
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
SABA YACCO's FRANKNEss.
Japanese Actress Preferred Money to a
Vase From President Loubet.

japanese Actress Preferred Money to a
Vase From President LOubet.
Sada Yacco is a faYorite in Paris. she
is an artist. and. what is. perhaps more to
the point In a discussion OF personal
popularity. she is charming. She is. more
over. exceedingly frank-appallingly so at
times. says Loie Fuller her friend and
manager. In her naive japanese way the
little actress says exactly what she
thinks. and thereby startIes a society
used TO polite Discrimination
Only short tine ago the Japanese
actress was hOnOrcd by request that she
should appear at private performance
TO be given by the President Of France.
She was delighted 80 were the President
and his guests
President Loubets delight took the
form of an exceedingly rare and yaIuable
vase Of old Segres, which be presented 60
the actress with his own august hands.
She smiled at him with that beaminE.
childlike smile that only the Japanese can
achieve She recognized his good inteu-
tions and gave him credit for them. She
was grateful, but she is practical little
woman, though an artist
Very sorry" she said I'm her soft.
broken French. which Is meagre. indeed.
Very sorry. Not take vase 60 Japan Too
far; get broken Take money. Very
sorry"
She beamed upon the President The
onIookers gasped, but Ssda Nacco was
swectly. serenely unconscious that she
had done anything out OF the ordinary.
she got her money she left the Sevres
vase.
How many recipients CT India shawIs
and Sevres bric-a-bTac will envy her
japanese. sincerity York Sun.
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The Death Record.

The following deaths for twen;y-fou
hours were reported at the HeaIth DE
partment up TO noon today:
Abba s. Gilman. 81 years
John H. Wardrick. 20 years.
Augustine Reed, 70 years.
Matilda Elmer. 50 years
Thomas Cunningham, 81 years.
James Compton. O. years.
Margaret j. Ourdau. G5 years.
Charles W. Perkins. s. years.
Van TaliafeTro. 65 years.
Ester r Dobson. GO years
David B. Campbell. ~ years
Elizabeth T. Altschuh. G. years
Ida H. Perry, % years
Laura r. Garcia. 80 wears
Marion W Dalton. a. years.
William Dreamer, AZ years
jamie A. Bell. IS years
Ernest T. Matthews. 3 years.
Ella n. Denonst Il yeas.
Edith p. M-uGsy II years
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DIED

ANTRIM-On Tuesday. March 4. 1872. ~ I
O'Clock a. ID. Nrs- NARY Y. ANTRIM az her
residence. 615 Fourteenth Street northwest
Funeral VIII take place THURSDAY March g. az
D. m from the undertaking establishment o.
A. j. ShippeTt. Eos ] Street northwest
Nayhower Council. No. II. Daughters Of Amer
lea. VIII please take notice. e4-2
RANDALL-On March 8 1902 at his late resi-
dence 1888 Ninth Street northwest Washington
ID. c.. YOLTAIRE RANDALL, aged seveuty--f0ur
years
Notice Of funeral hereafter
Baltimore nd; Ohio, and Philadelphia, Pa,
nj napcrs please Copy-)
COMPTON-Ar 5l9 Street northwest. az go
g. M MonLay March 3. 1902, JAMES COMPTON.
IN has sixry-eghth yea--
Funeral services TUESDAY. March Z. At the
Central Presbyterian Church. Third and I Streets
northwest, at T. o'rF0ck noon Interment at Lex
iagt0n. Ky MI
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
WARSHIPS START TO COLON.
The North Atlantic Squadron Proceeds to
the Scene Of Activity.

The North Atlantic Squadron. under
command Of Rear Admiral Francis Hig-
ginson. has moved from Cienfuegos for
Colon. On the Isthmus
The feet IS composed Of the Kearsarge,
Alabama. Massachusetts ara Indiana. The
cOlliers Hannibal and Lsonidas are on
their way back to Norfolk for another
load OF coal. and after securing it will
reiOin the squadron
The Machias and the Potomac are left
at Cuba and Porto Rico. respectively. 10
remain on station The movement began
ycsi erddy.
The presence OF the American ships at
Colon VIII, il is believed, have a quieting
effect and viii serve 20 prevent any dam
zee 20 American property interests in that
troubled state.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
QUARANTINE GUARD HELD.
Must Face Grand jury on Charge of
Shooting Colored Girl.

James E. Russell charged with assault
with dangerous weapon, was held in
bonds Of $500 to await the action Of the
grand jury by Judge KimbaH in the Police
Court today.
Russell was employed by the Health
Department TO guard a house on D Street
in which il was supposed n case Of small
pOx had originated. Yesterday he saw
three men emerge from the place. They
refused 10 halt when he ordered them
20 do so. ard he began 10 shoot AS a
result a cOlOred girl named Alice ThOuD-
son was wounded in the mouth.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
COAL SCARCE IN BALTIMoRE.
Some Receivers Fear a Shortage Unless
Blockade Is Broken.

BALTIMORE, March A-The heavy
snOwstorms and foods have so interfered
with the transportation Of coal from the
mines as TO cause apprehension in Balu-
more that the supply, especially Of an
thTacite OF hard coal may run out
At present the export trade is prac-
tcally neglected and every attention IS
being paid 10 the home market IL is said
that in January the shipments from the
cOlliertes were approximately 538 I3S
tons. as against 5.lS3. 1872 tons IN January.
1901. record breaking month. From
January I to February - the Pennsylvania
Railroad moved 572 SOS short tons. against
3d. tons In the corresponding period
last year. a decrease or s., s45 tons.
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Comforting on Wage Scale.

PITTsBURG, Pa. March 4-Theodore
Shaner, president OF the AmaIgamated
Association Of Iron. Steel. and Tin Work
eTs. and a committee Of the association
were in New York today comforting with
". J. Graham. president Of the American
Tin Plate Company. and W. H. Leeds.
vice president Ordinarily the wage scale
for the ensuing year IS continued until the
old one expires, 50 that the conference
b. something unusual
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
DR.. SHADE
Specialist.

Have 4 Gree talk with Dr. shade hv an
means. and don't fan to telI aiu al about ysas
case
he has tLe latest improvements in elqctrisfr-.
and, in conjunction with his Eclectic Remedi-s
cures the most obstinate and complicated dis
cases No matter What you5 trouble may De.
consult Dr. Shade free Of charge.
Special attention given 70 complicated cases
ca,ar5h, lung. kidaey, Busht's disease. stomach.
liver. rheumatism. sciatica, paralysis. skin AKA
blood diseases, heart trouble brain and nervous
diseases. and al complicated diseases Of the
human body.
An ounce Of prevention Is worth a pound OF
Cure' Is an old saying.
II you keep your liver active By taking shades
Liver Cure there viii be no danger Of developing
anything OF a serious character. For sale AZ drug
stores, 25c- Caace corner 18th and c sts
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ANOTHER SEOwSLIDE REPORTED.
Twenty Lives Are Said to Have Bee

Twenty Lives Are Said to Have Been
Lost.
DENVER. Col. March 4.-The destruc-
ton OF life and property by snOwsIides
in the mountains continues
According to a report that reached
Ouray late last night twenty miners were
killed b. a snowsiide at the Sunnyside
mine Sunday night The mine buildings.
it is reported, were entirely wiped out.
The mine is just over the Ouray county
line in san Juan.
It is situated on a steep hillside. with
not a tree or a projecting rock to break
the force OF an avalanche. Particulars
are lacking. and the report cannot be
confirmed, as the wires are down be
tween Ouray and the mine, but II is given
credit among mining men acquainted with
the district
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
A HEARTY SOLDIER
Worked on New Rations.

One OF Uncle Sans Army boys got a
lift with Grape-Nuts. a private at Fort
Harrison, Mont. named Orlando Miller.
rays- when I was all run down with
dyspepsia and got so ] weighed only 1ZI
pounds a friend recommended that 1 take
Nuts Food.
This was last spring and I followed the
advice. have steadily improved. Grad
rally lest my stomach trouble. until I
laVC gained any strength and health. J
IN now weighing 155is pounGs. Anyone
my regiment. Eighth Regulars. can
.cgify these facts"
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AFTER JEWELRY THIEVES.
Detective Day, Of Oregon, in Washington
on HIS Way to Montreal.

Detective Sergeant John Day. Of the
Portland, Ore. police department. was a
visitor at local Police Headquarters this
morning He made a call upon Captain
Boardman. who introduced him 70 ali the
sleuths present
Detective Day arrived in this city yes
terday for the purpose Of securing from
the State Department requisitiOn papers
for the alleged diamond thieves Charles
and Frank Savage. coIored, who are now
being held By the Montreal police, for the
alleged theft OF ST.. 900 worth OF cut dia-
monds which they are accused Of having
stolen from A. l. LOwenstahl. the rep
resentative of a New York jewelry firm
According TO Detective Day. the pris-
oners are married and were formerly en-
pIoyed In the Portland House. Portland.
the husband as bellbOy and the VIE as
chambermaid-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
TODAY THE ANNIVERSARY
OF INAUGURAL DAY

The annual recurrence or March calls
TO mind as a national event the periodic
inaugurations Of Presidents OF the United
States One year ago today William Nc
kinley, twenty-ffth President. rode 10
the Capitol. was reinstated as the head
OF the Nation. and returned to the White
House. That occasion viii nov doubtless
so down in history as me last inaugural
day to be celebrated in the month Of
March.
The Constitutional Amendment.
The intermittent agitation of many
years past for change Of date 20 a
more seasonabIe time Of the year. and
the more recent demand for a return 10
the original inauguration day. April 80
has borne fruit IN the passage by Con
gress OF a proposed amendment 20 the
Constitution Of the United States. au-
thorizing the change to be made in 1905.
This action Of Congress must be submit
ted 70 the States for ratification and I'D
on the favorable action Of at least two
thirds OF them will become legally enec-
tive There is no doubt that the sover-
eign States will express their approval
as soon as the facts. the conditions Of
the weather. and the consequent danger
to the health and lives OF the highest
Government officials. become known and
are fully appreciated.
The Earl Inaugurations.
Washington's first Inauguration was
in New York. on April 30. 1883. His
journey there overland is one Of the
schoolchild's first inspirations Of patri-
otism. conveying the idea OF the actual
establishment of the new land Of free
dom. But as il 20 correct the apparent
sighting OF the Cradle OF Lfberty--In-
dependence Hall. PhiladeIphia-at the
time OF the fret Inauguration. Washing
tons second induction into Office took
place in the latter city. Independence
Hall, which in the course Of a century
had been burdened with unarchitecturaI
additions more utilitarian than artistic.
has been restored to its original appear
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
Lecture by Miss Sorabii

Miss Sorabji, the East Indian mission
airy. delivered to the Young Ladies So
ciety Of the Church Of the Covenant a lee
ture on Conversion Of Ny Father and
Mother" his morning This afternoon
Miss Sorabji will deliver an address az
ST. MiChaefs Protestant Episcopal
Church. Twenty and T Streets.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
BATES ADMITS F0RGERlES.
Case Of Plate Printer VIVA Obtained En-
Ployment by Subterfuge.

The trial OF Henry W. Bates. the plate
printer. indicted for perjury. which began
before Justice Barnard in criminal court
No. , yesterday afternoon. was continued
today. Bates took the stand and under
went Nomination.
He admitted the forgery. Of certain
names to papers presented 20 the Civil
Service Commission in order to obtain
employment as a plate printer at the
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing. The
defence practically rested its case on
the fact that the young man has hereto
lore borne an excellent reputation.
IL is alleged that Bates learned the
trade OF a plate printer. but that n Gid
not serve an apprenticeship long enough
20 secure q jOurneyman's card. He Sc
cured the position in the Bureau and
proved himself to be q good workman.
Certain associates learned OF his sub
terfuge 10 obtain a position and be was
arrested.
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ance. and Congress Hall and the Old State
House stiIl stand as silent memories OF
the second Inauguration. as well as Of
that Of John Adams. WashingtOns sue
CessOr-
Jefferson and all the succeeding Presi-
dents elected by the people have taken
the oath Of Office in this city. Arthur.
who became President by constitutional
succession on the ieath OF Garfield. first
took the oath ia New YOTs. city. and
Theodore Roosevelt at BunaIO. n y.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
Made Regular Clerks At pogto8c,

Postmaster Merritt today promoted Mr..
william T. ThiH and Mr. Jul r. Tao3.
from substitute clerks TO regular clerks
a the City Postofice an an annual salary
Of $500, 20 take effect March ] last.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
Bunker Hill Road Improvements.

Mr., c. q, Hunt, the Computing En-
ginecr. has forwarded to the District
Commissioners a schedule Of proposals for
the Improvement Of the Bunker Hill Road.
Tie recommends that the contract award
"a 20 Mr. NJ r. Tally. the lowest bidder.
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Recent action by Congress
favOring a return to the Origi-
nal date, April 80, makes it un-
likely that March 4 will ever
again be so celebrated.
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The NEW CHILEAN MINISTER.
III Martinez Presented to the President
by Secretary Hay.

The new Chilean Minister. 2Ir. Walker
Martinez. was today received By Presi-
dent Roosevelt He was presented by Sec
rotary Hay and presented his credentials
from the Chilean Government. The usual
greetings passed between the President
and the new minister.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
DROWNED IN THE PHILIPPINES.
War Department Notified of Recovery of
School Teacher Collins Bodv-

The War Department has been notified
from Manila that Ike body Of Ira A Col
Inns. Philippine teacher drowned at
Bohol, has been recovered.
Word was received several DAYS ago
ri the drowning Of Collins. but it lacked
confirmation, and the officials believed II
10 he mistake. Collins was from Hack
ensack- n j., where his father lives He
mad been teaching in the Philippines
nearly a year
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
BALTIMORE ASKS BIDS.
Final Action IN Sale of Western Mary
land Interests.


Especial 20 the EvcuiHg Timcsl
BALTIMORE. March 4-The city coun-
ell last night took final action auth0riz-
ing the sale Of the city's interest in the
Western Maryland Railroad An ordi-
nance was passed authorizing the mayor
aad the Chairman Of the special Western
Maryland committee 10 advertise for bids,
TO be submitted within ten days
Bidders viii be required 10 state how
much they viii pay. whether the road
viii be extended 20 tidewater. and what
railroad lines or other interests the bid
der represents
The mayor viii sign the ordinance to-
morrow and the matter VIII be taken up
at once. The bids received VIII be sub
mitted to the council for rejection OF &C
CcptanCe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
Female Postnaster for Cli2e. Nv

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
B-istow today commissioned Maggie Cline
postmistress at Cline. Floyd county X.
This Maggie Cline is not tie other Mac
gle Cline
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PRINCE HENRY DRIVEN
ABOUT CHICAGO TODAY
Tour Fails to Include the
StOckyardS.
HENRY GIVEN HIS PORTRAIT
Artist Was a Little Ten-Year-OId Girl,
and Picture Was Her Own Work-The
Prince Promised to Treasure It, and
Gave the Tot an Autograph Album.

CHICAGO. March bright skies and
sharp, bracing air greeted Admiral Prince
Henry when ne awoke this morning after
night Of strenuous entertainment in
Chicago.
The distinguished visitor called for his
coffee at 7:45 o'clock. and an hour later
/ breakfasted in his private apartments in
the Auditorium Hotel
How to dispose Of two hours time that
had not been provided for caused some
annoyance. a suggestion had been made
that the Prince visit the stochyards in
cognito. but later this was suppIanted by
a proposed automobile ride with the
famous Henri Fournier as chauffeur. and
the boulevards Of the southern part Of the
city as objects Of interest.
Tour Of Business Centre.
However, this plan did not meet with
the views OF the committee. who pre-
ferred TO make tour Of the business
district OF Chicago. At $40 O'Clock the
Prince, Mayor Harrison. Chairman Eddy.
and Captain Won Egidy. the Princes aide.
entered carriage. and were rapidly
wh.ried away TO the Illinois Trust and
Savings Bank and other mercantile insti-
tutions.
Previous to his departure the Prince
received little Barbara Ozburn, ten years
old. a prodigy in Photography" The little
miss had been passed along the line b.
the knd-hearted bluccoats and detectives.
with the portrait Of the Prince burned in
Eastwood by her own hands. ready to pre-
sent TO the German admiral
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THE ETRURIA SAFE.
With Propeller Gone She Is Being TOwet
TO Port.

TO Port.
NEW YORK. March 4-The steamer
Etruria is safe.
The New York board Of underwriters
hes received despatch from its agents
ct Fayal which SAYS that the Etruria is in
tow OF the steamer William SIiG, 400 miles
west Of FayaL
The Etruria and Gin were spoken by
the steamer Ottawa
The EtruTia reported that she had lost
her propeller.
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An Appreciated Token.

Beaming a smile Of welcome. the royal
guest extended a hand to his wee visitor.
accepted the portrait. spoke Of its worth
ard how he would treasure it dearly.
ana then In turn gave Barbara an auto
graph album and a parting salute
Great crowds Of people danked every
street leading TO the Auditorium The
people began 20 gather about s O'Clock.
although lie scheduled hour for Prince
Henry's appearance was u;15 O'Clock.
They waited patiently in the sunshine and
as the party appeared TO enter the car
riage they voiced their feelings in shouts
and cheers as long as the carriage was in
sight
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-04
EDUCATIONAL
National University Law DapaTmanl

SCHOOL OF FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
(Spring term)- Eugene Car,lsi, Ii. D., Dean
COURSE I-Goyerument Contracts and Claims
Prot George A King. IL n
COURSE Military law AID Courts-uartiaL
PROF. George 3. DAVIS. Judge Adv Gen-U 5 A
COURSE uI-OrganizatiOn. jurisdiction o. In
terror Department and General Land OEace-
Prof Frank L. Campbell asst Secrsa=-- -
Interior. Asst. Prof samuel y. PrUu int
CFIrst Asst Attorney.
COURSE lN-OrganIZl tiou. jurisdiction Practice,
L. g Dept Of Treasury Prof Milton 2
Ailes asst Secretary OF Treasury)-
OPENS MARCH ISL 1902. COLLEGE, BUILD
ING. SIC 18Th ST. n. ".
School Of Practice and Sumner Law Course
Ger supplement and reviev.)
OPENS JUNE ., 1902
For catalogue. etc. apply TO
as 5th ST NV Washington. D. c
CHAS- =. CARUSL
fcI5-ISt GCneral Secretary.
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10 CURE A COLD IN ONE Day

FAKE laxative Br0m0 Quinine Tablets. All drug
ISIS refund the money II il fails 10 cure II Vs.
ohvfE'S signature on every box. Z5c
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No Official News Of For
nation of New Canal
Company.
OFFER TO AMERICA 10 STAND
Panama Officials Say 1t Must
Remain Open for a Year.
A TALK WITH M. LAMPRE

he and the Colombian Minister Hold the
Same Views-French Concern Cannot
Accept a Higher Bid for Its Property
at This Time