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The Washington times., 1902-12-14
TEST OF SCOPE OF
MONROE DOCTRINE
Situation in Venezuela Practical Demonstration A7'e"'
and Limitations of The American Policf

ssation of Tie AonFoe Doctrine. which
viii be Of great future Importance to
the United states
i Is fully expected that there will be
an occupation % Venezuelan territor,.
In some form by the forces Of the allies.
From that moment the situation viii be
fraught with deep significance TO the
american people
There is however. the same conf
dence here a. in the United States
In the vigilance ana Americauism OF
President Roosevelt and Secretary Of
state Hay and there is no ex-
pectation that they viii allow an
opening for any future embarrassment
Of the American policy in the Western
Hemisphere
Meantime nobody seems 10 know or
care anything about the merits OF the
English or German claims against Ven
ezuela. That feature Of the subject is
entirely ignored.
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LEANDER WINS SIX
DAY BICYCLE RACE
Defeats Jacobson in Final
Sprint by Half G Wheel

NEW YORK, Dec. i3.-Leander won
the si1-day race at Madison Square Gar
den tonight for his team in the aaal
sprint with Jacobson by half a wheels
length Mcfarland easily took third
position. with Bedell fourth. and Moran
NTH, for their respective teams.
Az s:2o o'clock Franz Krebs gained a
lap for his team. There were no fur
ther changes. ana az TO O'Clock the men
left the track
Al l0:G5 Leander and Jacobson came
cut FOR the final sprint OF a mile FOR the
first place. Tho men rode around for
few laps and were then sent away TO a
rolling start with Jacobson in the lead
Leander trailed until the last three
laps. when he jumped jacobson. and. de-
spite all the efforts O.; the latter. held
MS advantage to the end. winning by
Eaii a length. The time was 2:52l-5.
Mcfarland. BedelI and Moran were
then sent away from a standing start 10
battle fer third honors. The race vas q
runaway for Mcfarland. who won bv
Gen lengths from Bedcu m 2.4 a.
'a'oron was length behind Beden.
istoot and Keegan also started from 4.
oo- iloHary position Root won sixth
out II By half d length.
~ distance ridden by the winners
ilei at77 miles laps The record for
b9fnce is 2,733 miles laps. made
r.. and Waller in 1893.
INV w ing Of the teams al the finish
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DR.. P. A. Gardller Reports
Widow Of President in a
Critical Cor ldition at an
Early Hour This Morning.
CoMPLICA TIoNs FEARED
Severe Colo Aggravates Heart
Trouble Bronchitis Adds to
Serious q onditiOns.

Mrs. Julia Dent Grant, widow Of Gen.
L. s. CranH. is in a critical condition.
caused by severe cold. which she con
tracted sefveral days ago, and which has
8 she heart trouble from which
she has been suffering for some time
past
Ur0 far days ago Mrs. Grants con-
dition was very promising, and DR.. p.
A Care ner. her physician. hoped she
wogIs BON be greatly improved.
The old. however. rapidly developed
into hr nchits. which brought on re-
carreae of the trouble with the heart.
She sad a sinking spell yesterday, but
rallied in the afternoon, and Dr. Gard
ner REPORTED that she rested more com
fortabsy last night. though she is by no
means out OF danger.
The trouble with the heart is more
red than The bronchitis. and the com
nhcatiion As the cause of her present
alarm Ing condition.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
POLITICS NOTED IN
GRISCOM'S SELECTION
of Appointment Coupled With Pearsons
Causes Talk.

To boz minister to Japan. TO succeed A.
+. Buck. deceased-LIoyd C. Griscom. Of
Pennsylvania. now minister tJ Persia.
To be minister 10 Persia. 10 succeed
Griscom, transferred - Richmond p.
Pearson. Of North Carolina -ow in the
consular service.
The announcement of these ,wo ap-
poiutments yesterday led TO much gossip
IA political circles. It is doubtful If sim
liar action regarding any other two
names would have called forth such an
amount Of speculation as to The infu-
ences which led TO their selection and
the results likely 10 follow because OF
the interests thus recognized.
Mr Griscom's appointment is gener-
ally attributed 70 the influence Of Sera-
tor Hanna. who IS known TO be an espe-
ciaIIy close friend Of the young dipIo-
mats father. Clement A. Griscom. The
elder Griscom is the head OF the Inter-
national Navigation Company. ana with
Senator Hanna the chief promoter of the
ship subsidy bill This measure passed
the Senate last winter. after q long Sight
in which the cause Of the shipping inter
ests was championed by Senator Hanna
President Griscom has been !n Wash
lngton for several days past
Questiors Being Asked.
The question inspired by young Mr.
appointment is to what ex-
tent the influence eNcrted by the ship
subsidy advocates on one occasion will
be potent az another time when such
is brought TO the fore.
Consul Pearson. who has been named
for the Persian mission. has been class
Cd among the ardent supporters Of SEN
3tor Pritchard. through whose influence
he entered the consular service. This
Of the Tar Heel Senator. in
giving one OF his constituents an i'm
Dortant diplomatic post at time when
he has been somewhat az odds with the
Administration on the Lilly White"
question, is noted with interest The
impression which has now gained ground
regarding North Carolina politics is
hat the President will not refuse a re-
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NEBRASKA CITY WITHOUT
EITHER LIGHT or WATER

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb.. Dec. l3-The
entire city is again cut on from its
water supply today. and is now without
fire protection and in darkness.
That portion of the Missouri River bed
from which the water supply was for
merly pumped is now a sand bar. The
only relief Is TO be found ,n utilizing the
pumping plant at the Argo starch fac
tory, above the city
Should fire start the town would bs
almost entirely at its mercy. The situ-
alton is considered most critical.
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HISTORIC VIRGINIAN
HOME BURNED DOWN
Burleigh Hall With Valuable
Contents Consumed.

RICHMOND, Va. Dec. 13.-The elegant
colonial home Of F. p. Flippen. Burleigh
Hall. is IN ashes. The family were
aroused TOO late 10 save anything. and
fed from the burning building in their
night clothes. The steps leading TO the
nursery were afire when they awoke
Yesterday was hog killing day' at
Burleigh. The fires I'm the Basement.
used In rendering the lard, burned up
again al night The lower part Of the
house was n furnace before the alarm
was given
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
CASTRO
REJECTS ULTIMAT0M

BERLIN. Dec. 13.-The statement that
President Castro has rejected ali points
OF the ultimatum presented to him by
Germany is confirmed. IL is learned
from Official sources that the German
government has lot been notified Of
Castro's proposal that United States
Minister Bowen should act as arbitrator
OF intermediary iE the present dispute
For this reason the officials are unable
TO say what their attitude would be ON
such a proposition.
II is also said that more German war
ships may be gent TO Venezuela. but it is
considered that the feet al present on
the spot is sufficient for the purposes Of
establishing a blockade which the gov
ernment seems 10 be fully resolved to
carry into effect a once
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
PETIT PALAIS" NOW THE
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Especial Uisrstch 10 the Washington Times by
French Chbls.l

,~pceia. Uispstch 10 the Washington Times by
French Cablel
PARIS. Dec l3-Americaus who came
20 the Paris Worlds Fair o. 1900 would
scarcely recognize the beautiful Petit
Pslais opened on Thursday by President
Loubet as .the Museum OF Fine Arts OF
the CITY Of Paris" The interior OF the
Petit Palais has been completely trans
formed.
it is heated by a new invention OF hot
water apparatus which cannot iuiure the
most delicate objects The solt. creamy
silk veIlum suspended beneath the cell
inEs gives Ihe Hight for pictures This
new Paris museum. in addition 20 hun
dreds of works by Purvis de- Chavauu.
Uonuat Heuner Frenat Foigiucre. and
other modern painters and sculptors
contains The whole o. the famous Dutuit
collection Of old masters.
It is pronounced by the best judges
here as the ideal for a relatively small
museum. and, next after the Louvre and
the Luxembourg Gallery is considered
the most interesting permanent art
treasure in Paris for lovers OF painting
ialcnce, cId rare aud beautiful OBJ
jects. 10 is also FUN of surprises
After looking al the superb Rembrandt's
Ruysdale" and other masterpieces. one
comes across such contrasts. for in
stance. as he chased silver beer uug
Of the austcre Luther side by side with
"a pair Of Sevres porcelain liqueur de-
csnters that belonged 10 Nine. Du Barry.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

nomination 90 samuel H. Wick. Colored.
postmaster at Wilson. y. c.. unless
something more than his color can be
shown against him Wick has been
strenuously opposed by Senator Prit-
chard.
Looking at Putchard.
The latter had announced that he in
tended TO stand his ground and force the
President to make the choice between O.
Lily White" candidate backed by a
Republican Senator, or a colored man
given commendatory letters by Demo
Gratis.
In view OF Mr.. Parsons promotion.
the opinion is current that the Senator
may come 10 see more strength in the
Presidents attitude in the Wick ease
than ne had previously noticed It is
not considered probable that the Sena-
tor viii make any definite statement TO
this effect. but should the Wick nomf-
nation go to the Sepate before the Pear
son promotion. or even after. Mr.. Pritch-
ard would hardly be I'm a position. ir is
suggested 10 attempt 80 block it's con-
frmCtioa. Those who are close 90 the
Senator. I'm fact. have expressed the be-
lief that he intends TO make his whole
appeal TO the President and not consider
asking the Senate TO take sides on the
Lily White" question when the Presi-
dent has once taken his stand I'm send
ing in a colored mans appointment
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
CONFEDERATE REUNION
TO Be At NEW ORLEANS
War Department to Be Ask
ed TO Loan Tents.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. l3-The Con-
iederate reunion executive committee
has decided to hold The next Confederate
reunion IN New Orleans. January 1922,
at the fair grounds
At the last two reunions at Memphis
and Dallas the attendance was over
100000. 10 was decided hat the sair
grounds should BE- used rsrEs f'Fs
Coniederate veterans IS Ne9 20 sAtlp
out 'nere' anc eonmiffss WIS appoint
ed 10 ask the Secretary Of war for a
loan OF tents for the use Of the veterans
during the reunion.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
FORMER SENATOR HILLS
GUESTS BORN IN I843
Unique Dinner Given
"WOlfertS' ROOSt

ALBANY. y. Y, Dec. l3.--Former
United states Senator David p Kan gave
a dinner at .'Wolferts' Rocat" last night
to a number OF guests, an ot whom we're
born I'm 1s43.
Among those present, besides Az
banians. were Hon. Edgar Cullen.
OF the court OF appeals; hon isaac "
Baker. Comstock. Cen Nethnuiel Nsies
Springfield. Mass Edgar NHn Htten
New York city; Deleoaf Potter. Glen
Falls.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
PAPAL BULL PRAISES
THE UNITED STATES
Hopes Philippine Question
VIII Be Adjusted.

ROME. Dec. l3.-The "Osservatore
Romano. the official organ Of the Vati-
can. publishes the text OF the PaPal Bull
issued on September II in regard 20 dis
cipIinary reform Of the church in the
Philippines The bull mentions with
praise the action Of the United States
Government in sending a mission TO
Rome TO adjust certain questions on
which accord would he effected. it. was
hoped. at Manila.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
Bernhard AND BRIDE
GREETED BY THE PRESIDENT

Capt j. Philip Bernhard and his bride.
who was Miss Olin, Of New York. were
received by the President at the White
House offices yesterday Captain Benk-
ard was an officer Of the Twelfth New
York Regiment in the Spanish war and
The President knew of his services.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
VALLEY OF NILE TO B.
GRANARY OF EUI
Assouan Dam Marks
Era for Egypt.
BECOMES WORLD PROD
Difficulties of Agricultural Proc
Eliminated by Storage Of Wa
for Irrigation.

LONDON. Dec. 13.-The latest s..
the upbuilding OF modern Egypt.
was celebrated last Wednesday
ceremony OF declaring open the
Nile reservoir at Assouan. marks e
trance OF that historic land int
ranks OF the great producers O
world
If. as predicted. the working
new water system will double ~
ductiveness OF a country whose
needs only tickling 10 yield a b.
optimigts say il will become the q
OF Europe
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A New Disposition.

The contrast between the pre-
sibilities OF agriculture in low
and those opened by the new
ing works must make the develo.
Egypt IN the next few years a n
interest 10 the whole world 7
dition hitherto has been. Il nev,
in upper Egypt. while I'm lower
rain is a negligible quantity.
The Egyptian agriculJuris- in q
laborious way tried 10 insure hi
by having it watered AZ least
three weeks. This made the extI
due to the absence OF rain about
acre.
The farmer knew that he coul
expect rain I'm the months of April
June. and July His harvest tim
in March and April When the
were gathered the land had 90 lie
TIL the next food, which usually
ir August
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
TRADES UNlONlSM ~
ENGLAND IN PAST YEAR
Figures Compiled BY London Board
OF Trade.

LONDON. Dee. la.-Tho report OF the
chief labor correspondent Of the Board
OF Trade on trades unions for 1901 was
issued today
II shows that the separate unions
number .2s6. with a total membership
or i.922. $50. In the year the unions de-
creased sixteen in number. and the mem-
bership increased 1916. an Increase OF
G pcr cent. compared with an increase OF
81 in 1900. and Of % in 1899.
The falling or 10 the rate Of growth rs
attributed % The downward movement ir
the labor market.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

f>pcCsai Dispatch 90 Ire Warrington Times 1t
French Cable)
PARIS. Dec. 13.-Publlc opinion
throughout France. which was at first
decidedly unfavorable to President Cas-
tro and Venezuela. has undergone a
change in the last twenty-four hours.
owing to the act Of the German com
modore IN sinking the insignificant Ven
ezuelan ships. This is regarded here
as a pure piece OF wanton aggression.
showing up the German character in its
worst and most clustering aspect. Yes
terday all the Paris papers were jeering
at President Castro. They teemed with
skits and jests giving prominence with
exquisite humor 20 his offer 20 pay crcdi-
tors whenever peace should prevail in
Venezuela. a condition the "Debats" and
other important newspapers declared to
be practically unknown in that land OF
pronunciamentos and civil wars. and re-
garded President Castro's promise as a
parallel to an engagement to be ful-
filled at the Greek calends
Laugh on Other Side.
Today. however. the laugh is on the
other side. The Conservative "Gaulois'
declares the dual alliance OF England
and Germany. owing to the stupid yio-
Ience Of the German commodore. TO BE-
marred by a grave initial blunder which
brings ridicule upon both OF the allies.
and which is beginning 10 give the beau
role 10 President Castro. notwithstand-
ing all his backslidings For. says the
"GauIois. there is no longer any doubt
but what the Venezuelans viii make a
pIucky dghi against foreign invaders and
will take The Beers as heir model The
bouI1'ard press is alv'ady comparing
nreis isdenf Cas- tra 18th President Kruger.
and She denuuciations Of the brutal fe-
rocity~ Of the German commodore are
bitter and venomous.
The "Franeais" says that the German
and British squadrons are acting as
sherins in behalf or usurious money
lenders and are performing their duties
in a way that might be expected from
burglars. The Francois" concludes its
leader with these words. Thank Cod
there is no ship bearing the French flag
mixed up in such disreputable busi-
ness"
The Petite Republique" SAYS the fe-
Continued on second Page)
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GsSDON. dee 13.-fJ cannot Re 81.
INIT either the British or German pub
takes a deep interest in the Venezuf
situation. af
one hears in the London clubs from
injuries as to the latest never. IS
the front Serious concern. hosicn or
confined TO a certain apprehible ef-
suspicion IN regard to the peth Ger
fects OF British cooperation
many. ual eiS
This goes so far in some d that
that the belief IS openly EXPIRE game
the Kaiser IS playing a deep@|are
than the British authorities arereat.
o. 1t Is argued that Germany na'ner-
far--eachiag ambitious 10 South lash
j ics and that these are bound to'oc-
sooner or later Win the hoaroe
trine.
An Opportune Moment aa-
The Kaiser sees ln ths preseis the
rion a good opportunity TO ser the
utmost concessions possible 5ciatlon
. operation o. ;hat doctrine officially
b.. with Great Britain. which inc. win
d recoe7ized ;he Monroe hee on the
y co11uco H. greater comp6oFernment
d ua-t o. che Uultea SCR any ether
p than could be- expected
T. circumstances tsiii-
T-be oerupatioa ofl Interference
y - -tbont Rmportani preced-
r -.,s ,.,.st,ne tion in siplo-
la -. ..-r,-,norerv d, the vagucst ap-
b. matte phraseologv spBiana 70 Egypt
r oiieatiop az ulcfe when tae En-
b. Time vfff emporary 0ccupa-
~ ...- Mn .ses rritory. With the
T. ~. - prauyucideut Tor q prece-
s. ,re.err vepo7u.aina foothold how
o. a,r- gse.-. gcHz 10 ovict him?
ID is inc Unitel CstA Paw.
D. EngL.ho cree; The Kaiser
re --- ~. .l.,yeiIiau Purpose argue
% ,,-. ,r, -oyernmet IS inuo-
'I NV. 49,. p,.im TO plsy the game.
a. .'.- .,, .-l-,, Downing stiot is quite
i- ,., ,,'.' E,r- clever Emp9r should
re - -. .r.. Ia point wnA it can
"''''. ,I5 be equanyalu1ble
Dc '-'.. .. ID. certain evsuNlitles.
re '-s.'s e..,nuulir opinion This
-n 20 D'''' ~. refuses TO belle hat
M l'e 'u'N tor object I'm y1 hy
$50 country nov ,.crs which have ud
-d .heIe -7 '' ,,.ciD,inc truculotf
d, as American ser
,a'. ..- -. sinking Of the "a
-hips as "ah'
AZ - -' ~. ins.e-sd that mis-
- .,.sn action. when
ard , .spt perhaps. IS an
I,.,fls pationH through
,r. 7. no -, ousitly might
,-. '' - Germany and her
VAS tempted 20 def's9u'f.
90 somc fuiwHactical Test.
ons A Heriors opposition
hip 49,. 4, 81, y 10 tho argument
where in E1rold be bronsh. Sc !, :.
OF saa,. "a .,--s,s OF diplomatic
e OF -. r-tso believed that th
- h. ~ .galops. viii constit
Us .-5-o, .er OF he scope and
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A Heriors opposition any
49,. 10 tho argument that
where in EWold oe DfoUeie 40 tho
Venezuela shouslleo TO '1N' ,,,,ar-
book and COMPS OF n'pi''i-'' -, i'm
elementary ruAso ueiie''u 10, --.,,,,,.. ,
course. lt lE .sfeioRa' VIII ..,,,.
c.dent. as it oi the SeOp0
uraclI.nI Ir.-
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Continued on Second Pagel
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
Admirals Il Railif.s.

The idea Of employing admirals az
bailins and collectors. and serving pro-
cesses Of distraint for the recovery OF
the principal and interest OF forced
loans and other questionable measures
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
ENGLISH AND GERMAN
ALLIANCE IN DANGER
French Press Believes a
Break to Be Certain.
CASTRO LIKENED TO KRUGER
Action of the Powers Held to Be In
xcusable-KaiseT's Navy Scored
for Sinking Venezuelan Ships.

(SpeciaI Dispatch TO Tire Washington Times by
French Csble)
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Fair today; freshto brisk
northerly winds; increasing
clOudineSS tomorrow.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-11-22
TRADE REPORT.

Bradstreet's report on trade last
week says; Trade, industry and trans
portation continue active, despite the
drawbacks caused by warm weather,
scarcity of fuel and car and motive
power shortage. Activity with job.
bers has, owing to the advanced
stage of the season, been transferred
from regular staple lines to holiday
goods These latter are in exception
ally active demand, the outlook being
that distribution far in excess of any
previous year will be realized. More
than usual activity is, however, noted
in spring goods, which are being or
dered more freely than in average
years. This is taken to indicate wide
spread confidence in prosperous condi-
lions next year.
Collections, except where affected
by weather conditions, remain ex-
ceptlonally good. Wheat, including
flour, exports for the week ending
November 10, aggregate 4,440160
bushels. Business failures in the
United States number 205.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-11-22
Adams Recovery Remarkable.

Rossland, B. c., Nov. 19.-Robe1 /.
Adams, the victim of the shooting af-
fray at the International Hotel on No
Vember 3, has made a remarkable re-
covery. Although shot through lungs
and liver with a bullet from a Al re-
Volver, he recovered in 10 days suffi-
GENTLY to leave his bed and walk about
the hotel. Now he is to all appear
ances a well man, although somewhat
emaciated. Such rapid recovery from
serious gunshot wounds are rare in
the annals of surgery.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-11-22
Dynamited a Saloon.

Helena, Mont, Nov. 20.--The hotel
and store of w. ]. Giles C Co. and the
adjoining saloon of w. It. Hines at
Jefferson Island were badly wrecked
by dynamite, according to report
just received here. A heavy charge
of dynamite was placed against win
dow of the saloon building and ex-
ploded. 1t wrecked the building and
stock of liquors, and blew off the front
porch with such violence that it was
hurled across the street.
Mrs. Giles, mother of the Giles Bros,
was sleeping in the hotel and was
thrown out of bed by the force of the
explosion and quite seriously injured.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-11-22
Will Claim DAMAGES.

Nelson, B. c., Nov. 21.-The Koote.
nay Reclamation Syndicate, a Scottish
company, which is endeavoring to re
claim by dylzing 1900 acres of rich
soil at the south end of Kootenay lake
has run against a severe snag. In the
progress of the work they diverted a
large stream which formerly emptied
into the Kootenay river. The stream
now runs in American territory for
nearly 20 miles, traversing a large
number of cultivated farms, the own,
ers of which claim severe damage has
been done, and are preparing to press
their grievance at Washington.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-11-22
WAVE OF LONDON CRIME.
Murder Trials Numerous, Suicide
Prevalent.

The protracted coronation rejoicings
have been succeeded by a wave of
crime. Accounts of murder trials and
stories of other tragedies fill the col
umns of such papers as report those
occurrences and to the long list of
criminal cases now proceeding some
new tragedy is added almost daily.
Suicide also is unusually prevalent.
The murders are mostly confined to
the~lower classes. Much interest has
been evoked this week over the recent
stabbing case in which a young wo-
man most deliberately killed a mem
Der of the stock exchange on the street
in the busiest section of the city.
Another case that has attracted
much public attention is the alleged
murder by burning and stabbing of a
servant girl by an evangelical preach
er at Person hall, Suffolk
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-11-22
Cholera Cases In Manila.

Manila, Nov. 18.-The number of
cholera cases is increasing in this city
and the spread of the disease is caus-
ing some alarm. There are on an av-
erage 30 cases daily. The Funston re
serve hospital, the casual camp at
Santa Mesa and Bilibid prison are now
included among the places infected.
Should the water supply become in
fected a general epidemic is consid.
cred inevitable.
The reports from the provinces show
a decrease in the number of cases