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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
OSBORN DECLARED SUICIDE.
Verdict of COroner's Jury in Inquest
at Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. "A Jury
summoned by Coroner " R. Puryis this
morning held an inquest over the remains
of NJ a. Osborn, of Decatur, ILL.,, who
strangled himself to death in his room at
the Exchange Hotel last Saturday night.
The jury was composed of the following:
George Bryan, foreman, and Messrs. Ed
gar Warfeld. jr., Richard Gibson, Frank
c. Creighton, J. Fred Birrell, and E. l..
Allen. They returned a verdict that the
deceased came to his death from strangu-
lation self-infiicted.
The remains of Mr.. Osborn were placed
on board the Chesapeake and Ohio train
which left here at 3:19 o'clock this af-
ternoon. They Will be inferred at De-
catur, ILL.,, the suicides home.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
PRESIDENT BEGINS
HIS SCHLEY ENQUIRY
Summons Officers to White
House toQuestion Them.
BIS DECISION NOT REACHED
Opinions as to What II VIII lie Are
as Varied as Are the Ideas of the
Champions of the Two Rear Adj
mirals-Navy Department Anxious.

President Roosevelt yesterday began on
his own account an informal court of en-
CURRY at the White House, preliminary
to framing his decision on the Schley case,
which he is expected to announce in a
short time.
Rear Admirals Evans and Taylor. Capt
C. E Clark, and Commander Richard
Wainwright were summoned to the White
House yesterday.
Presidents Interrogation.
The President subjected them to a de-
tailed Interrogation on certain points on
which he desires to get light heretofore
hard to obtain Nothing could be learned
from any of the officers regarding the
conference, which lasted several hours,
the officers arriving at noon, remaining
as the Presidents guests at luncheon, and
departing about $3.50 O'Clock
During the time intervening the Presi-
dent gave his whole attention to the
quartette of distinguished sea- warriors,
all of whom were engaged at Santiago and
all of whom testified at the Schley Court
Of Enquiry.
Navy Department Anxious.
There is said to be much trepidation at
the Navy Department regarding the ma
ture of the decision OF the President in
the Schley case. Thus far no intimation
of the Presidents intention has leaked
out This is accounted for by the good
reason that he has not yet made up his
own mind. While the President has
way OF making comments on information
he receives. it is understood that not one
of the officers summoned to the White
House yesterday received an intimation OF
-'''s intention.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
NO NEWS OF SURBRIDGE.
Huston Man Who Vanished in Wash
ington StilI Missing.

BOSTON, Feb. S.-NOfhing has been
heard in this city from Randolph c. Sur
bridge, the missing lawyer and mining
promoter. and no reasons can be found for
his disappearance from Washington,
where ne was last heard of.
Arthur C. Kennedy. who was interested
in several companies with Surbridge. and
who owns the furniture in .surb-iS-.'.
three Offices in the Tremoat building o.
an assignment. has had ~ nord from the
LII
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
ELKS' CARNIVAL
A Big SUCCESS
Six Thousand People Attend
on the Opening Night.
EVENT HELD FOR CHARITY'S SAKE
Congressman Charles II. Schirm De-
Hvers the Address of Welcome in
Behalf of the Washington Lodge
of the ''Best People on Enrth.''

The colors of the BEST People on
Earth" are floating from the flagstaff on
Convention Hall. The purple and white
is also very much in evidence In the aud
itorium, for the Elks Carnival is on
Amidst gay throng that numbered over
six thousand, the festivities incident to a
fortnight of frolic and fun were inaugu-
rated last evening.
Quoted Our Mnrtyred President.
The address OF welcome was delivered
by Congressman Charles r. Schirni, OF
Maryland, Esteemed Royal Knight OF
Baltimore Lodge, No. 7, B. P. o. E., who
was introduced to the vast assembiage
present by Mr.. Joseph A Burkart Ex-
allied Ruler of Washington Lodge. No. Is.
Congressman Schirm said in part:
Il welcome yau all here tonight IN be-
half of the membership of the Washington
Lodge Of E1ks. This carnival has opened
under the most suspicious and favorable
circumstances, and every element augurs
for its success.
Our martyred President, William Nc
Kinley, in his speech at Buffalo said that
'expositions were the timekeepers of
progress This statement is applicable
TO the world at large, and in a smaller
sense an exposition OF this character is
also a timekeeper to progress.
Carnival Held for Charity
"A few years ago 1t would have been
impossible for the Elks to have attempt
ed a public entertainment on so large
scale, but with one objective idea before
them--chariiy practically administered
the Elks have won the confidence OF the
community.
I'VE have been 4 benefit TO the com
lnunity, ard the community has been a
benefit TO us. We have learned that the
best results can be obtained by applying
charitable methods TO correct business
principles-that is TO induce z large
number of people 20 contribute small
sums on an occasion like this, where
pleasure and merriment are returned for
thtir patronage.
Only secret of the EI.s.
THE oaly secret the Ellis have is never
10 reveal the name Of the person reeeiv-
ing aid at their hands. After this carni-
val is a thing of the past, the proats OF
the venture will go toward relieving soma
Poor brothers, or those dear t. them
who. through misfortune or inftrmity
nave become the subjects OF our tender
care"
At the conclusion of Congressman
Schirm's address, the crowd dispersed to
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
THOMAS C0RWIN STEWART DEAD
FunernI of Builder of Washington
PostoHce TO BE Held Tomorrow.

Mr.. Thomas Corwln Stewart. who su
perintendea the construction Of the new
postoifice building, died at the City Hos
pitai. Albany. X. Y. Saturday, as the re-
suit of injuries sustained in :: collision
on the West Shore Railroad.
Mr.. Stewart WAS bern in Delaware
County, Ohio. June IS. 1910 He served
three years during the civil war in the
Fourth and the 174th Ohio Volunteer In
fautry lie erected Jubilee Hall and Fisk
University, at Nashville. Tenn, and other
public buildings. In 1868 and 1863 he was
Il member of the Alabama Legislature
He is survived by his widow and five
children. The remains have been brought
to this city, and funeral services will be
held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the Eastern Presbyterian Church the Rev.
Dir. Thomas Chalmers Easton. pastor of
the church, officiating. Interment will be
made at Columbus, Ohio.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
OLEOMARGARINE BILL
UNDER DISCUSSION
Measure Goes Over Under
Filibustering.
NO QUORUM ON THE FIRST CALL
Under Special Order House Con-
siders Proposed Legislation in
Committee of WhoIe-Act Declared
In Interest of Butter Trust.

The fight between COW butter and steer
House yesterday in Committee of the
Whole.
BY rule adopted last week, the oleo-
margarine bill. reported from the Com
mittee On Agriculture Vas made a spc-
cial order for yesterday Still. it had
difficulty in getting before the House, and
it was not until after there had been two
roll calls that the measure was finally
taken up for consideration
Opponents FiIibuster.
The opponents Of the measure began
to filibuster Immediately after the read
ing of the journal Mr.. Henry Comm. OF
the Committee oil Agriculture. who has
charge of the bill moved that the House
go into Committee of the Whole to con-
slider the measure. division was de-
manded and revefied the fact that there
were only 152 members present, or less
than quorum.
Mr.. Clayton tAla) raised the point and
Mr.. Underwood (Ala-) moved an adjourn
ment. In order tina. a quorum might be
secured. Mr.. Henry demanded the ayes
and noes, which were ordered and in the
meantime sufficient members came into
the chamber, ant the motion to adjourn
was lest.
Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Henry theI renewed his motion to
go into committee, and this time Mr.
Underwood dema,ded the ayes and noes.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
FILIPINO FIGHTERS DINE.
Army Officers Just Returned From
Islands mt u Banquet.

Army officers who have just returned
from the Philippines and their friends in
Washington last night gathered about the
banquet board at Haryey's, and for hours
enjoyed themselves. told stories OF army
life, and listened to speeches of distin-
guished soldiers.
An elaborate menu was provided. At
the conclusion of the dinner the guests,
about twenty five in number. entered into
the real spirit OF the evening. Among
those present were:-
Gen. Arthur Macarthur: General Cop
pinger. General Kobbc, GenccGl Randall.
General Young. Colonel Ca -ar, Major
Evans. Major Tucker, Mr.. Spfaule. and
Mr.. Herrin.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
WAR WAGED FOR CARPEFBAGGERS
Islands Regarded as Menace
to Trade.
Mr.. BEVERIDGE REPLIES
Declares That Committee Had Duly
DeIiberatcd Over Legisllticn-'n-
dianan Has N Tilt With Gi!iuaH-

The debate over the Philippine tariff
bill yesterday was eniivened by speeches
by Senator's Beverage and Carmack. and
= sharp running fire of debate. engaged
in by a dozen or more men on both sides
of the floor.
Opposed by Senator Cnrmnck.
Mr. Carmack. a minority member of the
Philippine Committee, secured the floor
at o'clock, when the bill was taken up.
He said that he would not attempt to
discuss the merits of the bill as revenue
measure, because like every other men,
her of the committee and OF the SEN
ate, and everybody else in the country. he
didn't know anything about the subject.
This BILL" Mr.. Carmack declared. lis
framed on the theory that the Philippine
Islands are deadly menace TO American
trade, and that the less we trade with
that country and the less We develop 1t
the better il viii be for our own.
1T is proposed to turn over the Philip
pine Islands to the carpetbaggers. 1t is
for their benefit. and not Tor the benefit
of the American people, that We are now
waging this war of criminal aggression in
those islands.
policy of which it is a part. We are OPP
posed to this bill because We are OPP
posed TO that policy. We do not coltine
our attack to one single act, or to one
single monstrosity. 1t is against the
whole policy of colonial empire that We
make our protest.
To Reverse It's Policy.
1--WE intend that light shall be thrown
on every nook and corner of the Philip
pine situation, and then we will expect
the American people to reverse its pol
icy"
Apostrophizing the Republicans, Mr..
CarInack exclaimed:
You lift your hands in holy horror of
the iynching of a coiored man in the
South. and yet you are engaged in lynch
ing 10, GOT. 060 of people who were lately
your allies and brothers in arms, and who
have committed no crime except tbs
crime by which this Republic was found
ed
In the course of his speech Mr.. Car
mack alluded to Mr.. Depew of New Yorl
as one of manv distinor'sh~H I" 7-5f'-ics-ns
. who hal Heid the posI-ou 90 srsaru 60 the
is.---asizL The B14--r-al.e parry
EtHl ~ Ids.
Mr. Depew VAS ---s--- scat s1steni1e at
islls5=fV9 = the s--eCh, but lac mace no
10 nents upon thu Iesereuce 20 hlm
1iculing the idt OF onarizing
ths --cHi-a!eEo ny rife and sword, Mr.
Carmack said:
'of whom was it that the old prophet
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
SHARP DEBATE OVER
PHILIPPINE TARIFF

spoke when he said. They build up Zion
with blood, and Jerusalem with iniqulty
. believe he was talking of the kepubli-
can party" ILaughter.l
leaking of the supposed advantages
which the Philippine Islands give TO
American trade Mr.. Carmack asserted
that if that trade were increased l,0O0 per
cent. and If there were proht or ~ per
cent on it, ii would not pay the cost Oh
keeping three regiments of American sol
diers there. and that if Americans had
half the Chinese trade they would not
sell more than they were now selling to
Canada.
Tariff Properly Considered.
Mr. Beyerdge. a majority member OF
the Philippines Committee. then took the
floor He challenged the statement Of
Mr.. Carmack TO the effect that the COM
mittee had not considered the important
question of the tariff scale embodied n
the bfl. he asserted that the committee
had adopted those rates after full and
patient consideration. and said that if he
Democratic reTty had given to its last
tariff bill the same care, the country s
prosperity would nor have withered as it
had Gcce.
Commenting on MIR. Carmach's remarks
as TO why the Democratic party had lost
Tie last Presidential election, Mr.. Beyer-
idge said:
Another reason why you did not carry
the last election was because the Demo-
cratic party sounded retreat. And let
me tell you that the American people
throughout their whole history have never
followed a leader that was always sound
ing a retreat. and never viii. II was be-
cause you were then. as you are now.
sympathz;ng with those who were shoot
ing at the flag.
A sharp C0Hoaay.
Mr.. Tillman broke in with question
whether General Bell had said that he
would make The war in the Philippines
so terrible that they would want peace
and want it bad
MIR BeYeridge retorted with the ques-
ton whether, if The Senator from South
Carolina was carrying on war. he would
not make it SO terrible that the eIsrmy
would want peace.
THAT would depend entirely" Mr.. Till
man answered. upon whether / was en-
gagged in a respectable war or in war
/ of pillage and infamy."
do you not think" Mr.. Beverage
Z asked. that General Bell is engaged in a
righteous war;
i know" MIR Til!man replied. that
there are plenty of officers there whc
/ have declared themselves ashamed of the
war
Has General Bell said so?" Mr.. Bev-
| eridge demanded.
Il have not seen him, and do not know
| him." was the reply.
''Thep why bring him into this TALK?
Mr.. Beveridge commented sharply.
Compliments Exchanged.
Mr. Tillman said Mr. Beveridge jumped
around with his arguments like a grass
| hopper, which led Mr.. Beveridge to &C
cuse him of using epithet instead Of
argument The eross-fire between then
| continued for several minutes.
Mr.. Allison, majority member of this
/ Philippine Committee. said he did no
know what other members Of the commit
/ tee had done. but he did know that h,
had examined every DEAN -
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04

On the second rollcall the House went
Mr. Henry addressed the committee in
favor of the bill. He was Interrupted by
numerous questions.
In reply TO Mr.. Mondell rep. WyoD
and Mr.. Clayton Dem, Ala Mr. Henry
admitted that the bill. which imposes a
heavy tax on oleo, was not intended as a
revenue producer. He declared that the
farmers all over the country were de-
handing the passage OF the bill.
The Butter Trust Interests.
Mr.. Clayton said it was being pressed
in the interests of the Butter Trust re-
Gently organized in Kansas.
Mr.. Henry charged Mr.. Mann (Rep.,
M. who represents one OF the Chicago
districts, with having special interest
in opposing the bill. Mr.. Mann declared
that his only interest was to secure fair
play, something which the bill did not
propose to accord
Opposed the Measure.
Mr.. Wadsworth rep, n. ", the
chairman of the Committee on AgricuI-
ture. who submitted a minority report.
spoke in opposition to the bill He said
az SitI - htdA AUNT
that oleomargarine was a pure and
wholesome product. Therefore, he con-
tended, il should have a place in our
markets as food product.
He declared the bill to be class legis-
latioH intended TO injure a legitimate
industry. He thought further that it
would be unconstitutional. He went on
to state that it proposed to punish the
manufa cturer for frauds which were com
mitted by the retailer who might sell
cleo for real butter.
Would Prevent Fraud
provision to compel the manufacturer
to sell oleo only in one and two pound
packages instead of in tubs containing
from ten TO one hundred pounds would
prevent fraud on the part of retailers, he
said. He gave notice that at the proper
time he would offer such an amendment.
The debate on the measure Jagged some
what, and the bill was not disposed Of
The bill proposes to tax uncolored oieo-
l4c pound, and oleo made to
look like butter, 10 cents pound and re-
quires manufacturers Of and dealers in
the product to take out license and sub
nit their operations TO The examination of
the internal revenue officers.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
FOR TWO ADDITIONAL JUDGES.

Bill Increasing Oklahoma Supreme
Court Bench FnyOrnbIy Reported.
The Senate judiciary Committee yes
terday reported favorably the bill pro-
viding for two additional judges of the
ments were added to the measure in COM
mittee-one changing the proposed salary
of the judgeships from $1,000 to 81 800,
and another striking out a provision that
the new men shall be residents OF the
Territory.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
COnfederates Refuse Aid.

RICHMOND, Va. Feb. 3.-After q
stormy session tonight Pickett Camp, the
leading body of Confederate Veterans
here, rejected by an overwhelming vote
resolution to endorse the bill offered
in Congress by Representative Rixey to
admit Confederate soldiers TO the national
soldiers homes. Many bitter things were
said
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
SUPREME COURT TAKES RECESS
Litigation Over Chicago Lake Front
Settled In FaySF of City.

Settled In Favor of City.
What is believed to be the last of the
litigation over the lake front at Chicago.
Ill. which has been in progress in one
form or another for more than a score
of years, was settled by the decision of
the Supreme Court yesterday. announced
by Justice Harlan.
The judgment affirmed those of the
United States Circuit Court for the North
ern district of Illinois and of the Court
OF Appeals for the Seventh circuit, to the
effect that the piers and wharves of the
Illinois Central Railroad on the lake
front did not extend beyond the line of
practical navigability of the lake, and.
therefore, that the company was not to
be disturbed in its possession of them.
The United States and the city OF Chi
cago were parties to the suit, and the
rights OF both were adjudged by the de-
cision.
The court took 4 recess until the 34th
instant
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04

The House Committee on Claims yes
terday ordered a favorable report on the
bill appropriating $1,000 for the relief of
Mrs. S. A. Willett. widow of ]. p Willett,
former postmaster OF the city. Mr.. Will
lett met his death in the City Postoffce
a year or two ago by falling down the
elevator shaft
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
To Keep Minors Out OF Billiard
Rooms.

Senator Mcmillan. Chairman of the Dis
trict Committee. yesterday introduced in
the Senate bill making il unlawful for
the proprietor OF any billiard or pool room
10 permit the patronage of any person
unier eighteen years of age.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04

four Democrats preset, so that the vote
stood to against tie bill. Had Messrs.
Newlands and Coopel been present, with
Messrs. Hopkins an Long absent, the
Babccck bill would ave been favorably
reported As it was the measure was
only voted down b majority Of one.
Wb,ls -.- Republic. majority D. abe
$" rNar' SHY lisl e4ed a,-. $50 tirH
pro r..ioui5ts that Ca .rmau Payne
ggrdiag 30 common rer ct. ta4ett-1el TO
go up into Nr Babcoca's stat. md lake
The dGiy or lumber. Bat The sturdy cham
pion of tariff revision stood his ground.
Neither did the threat brighten Mr. Taw-
neg.
Their votes are taken as an indication
of the strong sentiment throughout the
West and Northwest in favor of modifica-
ton of the tariff. especially on trust ma de
goods, which produce no revenue and
which need no protection. While the
high protectionists hold the whiphand
however. they are determined to repress
all efforts to bring in any proposition
which will open up the tariff question.
The vote on the Babcock bill came dan
gerously near being the entering wedge
Hence the fright which Chairman Payne
and his associates experienced.
Representative Steele Rep) moved a
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
DIED,

STEWART-At Albany City Hospital. February
l. 1902, THOMAS CORWIN STEWART.
Funeral wednesday, $3.50 p. IN. from Eastern
Presbyterian Church. Sixth and c Streets north
east.
Interinent at Columbus Ohio. mi
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04

Representative Schirm yesterday intro
duced bill into the House to appropriate
$4,000 for the erection in the District Of
Columbia OF statue OF Prof. S. +. 4
Morse, the inventor OF the telegraph.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
TARIFF REVISION RECOMMENDATION
TO THE HOUSE A VERIFIED BY ONE VOTE
Ways Nary Afrn,ed Placing Articles Made
by Steel 7rzfL the FraL a a RHAez Measure Repeal
mgh 7ar

% per cent reduction on Cuban sugar.
but Representative Grosvenor prevailed
upon him to withdraw the motion, and no
vote was taken upon it. The motion.
however. provoked a little colloquy be-
tween MIR. Steele and MT. Robertson of
Louisiana. The batter su--zzt'f nat the
2fs-H $40 as to in
'I sugars lr ,iacins
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
PLAN GENERAL PENSION LAW.
Chairman SuliOwny Names Commit
tee to Frame Such an Act.

The House Committee on Invalid Pen
sion yesterday, in accordance with the
motion made last week by Representa-
tive Norton of Ohio, who is a member
OF the committee, appointed a special
committee of three, consisting of Chair
man Sulloway, Mr.. Rumple. OF Iowa, and
MierS. of Indiana. to consider the general
pension bills with the view Of framing
a law TO take the place of all special
pension acts now on the statute books.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take laxative BTomo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money if It fails to cure T. w.
Grove signature is on each box. 2jc.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04

s1ri-~ sport makes a severe at
.a GRITTY in the following
fr revenue act was passed
ID i8F=L that it was a measure
object and nature. but
i' ut in force to the injury
interests of the country
goo. ar ended"
.rur-.r declares hat it contended
ty ) the affairs of trusts, but
ole change or modify the bill
neuy uefore ii was reported. will
anne ling 1t in the particulars
--+- ar others also. when it is
.H. TO Sc.
.-' also contends that the re-
ta Re effect at once ard that
tT l-- suspicious time for a re-
a.. tlH and revision of tariff and tax
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04

see the sights, and after taking in the
free attractions. prepared to dig for spare
dimes, the amount of the ccin of the
realm necessary to see La Belle Rosa
and other Midway attractions.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
SPECIAL

, GOVERNMENT UNDERSb
80 cents: horse blankets,
coats. 81; best $50 allie.
Sl.25; genuine Nee .elland sadt
e3-i 5. BENSINGER & &C
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04
Opponents Filibuster.

Mr.. Henry thel renewed his motion to
go into committee, and this time Mr..
Underwood demaded the ayes and noes.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-04

military Governor of Cuba. /"