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The Washington times., 1902-12-24
I Do NOT CARE EVER
TO PLAY HERE AGAIN"
--HaScagHi
Detected Composer Through
With America.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24--Nascagni says no
would not appear in public again in this
country for $4,000 an Rour. He feels
that America has dishonored aim.
Yesterday ne provides srnds out mis-
own pocket wherewith TO pay for the
transportation OF his entire orchestra
back to italy. Almost hin the hour
he refused an offer Of p, nicely sum tc
go 10 Detroit TO iii a Woet~z engagement
I do not care ever TO ply. 1ere again. %
was Mascagnis formal tsiegram.
Members Of the Mascagni orchestra
and opera company boarded an afternoon
train yesterday FOR New York. where
a steamer viii be taken for Italy. SO
soon as he RECEIVERS from his illness the
composer and his wife win follow them.
Thus ends the Ameri an tour Of Mas
casni, who VIII return 20 mis- native land
broken hearted and financially a loser or
between $4,000 and S15.O0O.
Richard Heard. Of Boston. who man
aged the company from the time it leGt
that city after the trouble between Mas
iukul ulu u40 lNl Aufl LAu4uetLc Mu1 yes
terday discharged from that capacity.
He claims the composer is indebted to
Kim TO the extent Of over s3.7O0 and en-
gagged a lawyer. Another suit against
Nascagni may result
Heard's discharge came after he had
dismissed about two score OF the Italian
players and singers lie Formulated a
scheme Co continue the tour with Mas
cagni at the head of company of Amer
lean musicians and singers.
He announced this plan and went TO
the apartments where the composer lay
i'll. In consultation with italian Consul
Rosewadovsly and Attorney Julius Gold
zier. When he appeared before him Mas
cagni informed him that his services
would he needed no longer. The threat
to sue followed.
Physicians in attendance on Mascagni
say his -sndition Is somewhat worse.
An attack Of fever complicates his case
of tonsilus. II is said that with good
care the patient should be out within a
week.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
EXTENSION OF MARYLAND
AVENUE NOT APPROVED
Commissioners Have Other
Use for Their Money.

The District Commissioners have sent
TO the chairman OF the Senate District
Committee an unfavorable report on
Senate bill No. 62s4. providing for the
extension Of Maryland Avenue. from
Fifteenth Street northeast TO the East
ern Branch. With their statement ths
Commissioners submit a map showing
the limits of the extension. They say
that il viii be necessary to take by con
demnation proceedings about fifteen and
one-halt acres OF land. at an estimate
cost Of $50 900.
It is explained that nc grades have
been approved, and that no definite es-
innate OF the cost o. constructing the
roadway can be made. but the Commis-
sioners are Ot the opinion that the
grading would cost $4,000. and the ma
eadamizing OF the surface $4,000 more.
bringing the entire expense up to SIS. .0O0.
The Commissioners do not deem it ad-
visable to recommend the expenditure OF
so large a sum OF money in this locality
az the present time. as they have alread,-
fav0rahly recommended the extension OF
n. Twenty eighth. and r Streets. which
reach the same subdivision as would be
served by the extension Of Maryland
Avenue. They believe. 100. that about
SO per cent OF the land which il would
be necessary 10 condemn under the bin
should be dedicated by the property
owners.
The Commissioners add that fhe hin B.,
its present form would be imperative
because il carries no appropriation for
the expenses OF condemnation
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
MR.. McLEAN's MUNIFIcENCE.

John r. Mclean today made substan-
tiai Christmas presents to be members
OF the District Fire Dcpartm .ui. in tho
shape OF $50 gold pieces 90 The assist t.
ant chiefs. and So gold piece 90 each
fireman. The distribution of the money
was made ty ". t. Hart. his private
secretary. and W. b. Orn hc two
men. accompanied by "Nei" Mclean.
made the round OF tine IRE stations this
morning in an automobile. meeting thc
men. and giving them ~sonqIly SIR.
McLean's present Thel 9V5 men
IN The department.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
THIEVES BREAK INTO
CHASE'S BOX OFFICE
Carried Of S2oo From Cash Drawer.
Jimmy Used.

The box Office al Chase's Theater was
broken into this morning and about S200
was taken from the cash drawer. En-
trance mas made through a back window.
To reach the box Office. which is situated
at one side Of the well-lighted lobby,
the burglar had to make his way from
the alley window through the audi
torium. A Jimmy was used on the
window.
About 4 O'Clock this morning occu-
pants OF the building heard an unusual
noise and made a hurried investigation.
but nothing could be found. II was not
until the box office was opened for bust
ness this morning the robbery was dis
covered
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
Coal for Schools.

The Commissioners this mcruiug
closed contract with William Zen for
lcC0 tons Of soft coal ana a IKE amount
o. coke for tho public schools of the
District. This ~urply viii ensure oTcn
schools far iulo The Wirtor The price
agreed upon was $3.50 per ton for the
coke and S. per ton for The coal on cars.
the District TO DO the hauling al its own
expense.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The temperatures have fallen decided
y IN the Atlantic and east Gulf States.
with quite general frost on the Cult
coast and in mort hcrn Florida.
Unsettled weather may be expected
tonight and Thursday IN the lower lake
region and middle Atlantic States. with
snow or rain. mostly snow. with higher
temperatures. followed by colder
weather Thursday over the lower lake
region
On fhe middle Atlantic coast the winds
viii become east and southeast and brisk
10 high.
Storm warnings arc displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Delaware Break
water 20 New York and on the north
Pacific coast.
Steamers departing today for European
ports viii have fresh TO brisk north to
cast winds. increasing cloudiness fol-
lowed by snow 10 the Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
SAYS PRINCESS LOUISE MADE
OTHER ATTEMPTS TO FLoPR

BERLIN. Dec 24.-The "Vossische
zeitung' and 'LOkal Anzeiger~ state
that previous 10 the disappearance Of
the Grown Princess Louise. with her
children's tutor, Prof. Giron. she made
several unsuccessful attempts TO eIope
with other persons. These attempts the
crown prince forgave.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
SEAB0kRO TO INCREASE
WAGES AND REDUCE FARES
Ten Per Cent Advance for Employe,
Passengers in Florida 70 Travel
at Lower Rates.

NORFOLK. Va. Dec. 24-It is under
stood that the Atlantic Coast Line viii.
beginning with The now year. make an
increase Of 10 per cent in jhe wages Of
an employees who now receive $500 and
less per month.
The SeaOoard Air Line viii tomorrow,
reduce fare iu Florida
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
ROUZEE IS HELD.

Joseph Ecr(.rc. colsTeJ who is ae-
cUsed of assault, with in tent 10 tiH on
Alice Wyndcr colorod. was tc-ay hold
70 rthe grand jury i'm bonds of 81 9lG.
Tn q dCht In Goat Alley last nieht he
woman. however. was able 10 be in court
today
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
VANOERBILT-S CONDITION
SLIGHTLY IMPROVED
Physicians Announced That He Passed
a Better Night and Temperature
IS Lower

NEW YORK, Dec 24-There was stH
further Improvement reported today in
the condition Of Cornelius Vanderbilt
who has been ill with typhoid fever az
his home p Park Avenue. Drs Flint
and Janeway issued the following bull
letin at $3.50 o'clock this morning
Mr. Vanderbilt passed better night
His temperature Dr. little lower. and
his general condition is also slightly
improved
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
cANDY DEALER ARREsrEn.

Peter Charuhas who conducts candy
store on seventh Street northwest. near
g Street, was arrested this morning by
Detective Proctor. accused of using
short weight In selling candies. George
a. Howe. OF the Office Of the Sealer Of
Weights and Measures. charges Charu-
has with he bitually defrauding his cus-
toners Of two ounces iu each pound Of
candy sold The man gave $50 bond for
his appearance in court on Monday.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
SANTIAGO's MAYOR CAILg.

This morning Minister Quesac= ao-
comDanied by senior Emilio 8..ssrGlo.
mayor OF Santiago de Cuba. called uDou
Secretary Hay aud was closeted with
him a long time. Cuban affairs formsl
the subject Of the conversation.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
NEW PLANS DRAWN FOR
PROPOSED UNION STATION
According to the Present Design 1t Is Feared That the
Structure VIII Dwarf Municipal Buldu

a new set Of plans for the union sta
tion in Washington is being drawn by
H. d. Burnham. the architect in
charge. which. If carried out. it is
hoped will reduce the cost OF the
structure by nearly 81 100000 and at
the same tine save the District the
heavy damages accruing from the pro-
posed "fu" 3f thirty four feet as con-
templated in the present scheme for
using the Massachusetts Avenue site.
Mr. Burnham. who is a member Of
the Park Commission, which was Gre
ated by the Senate for the purpose Of
making plans for the beautihcation Of
the city. also hopes by his new de-
sign 10 more thoroughly harmonic the
relations between the new station aud
the Capitol According to present
plans 70 is feared that the new sta
tion would have a tendency TO dwarf
municipal buildings. particularly IL
raised to the elevation authorized in
the bin which was recently passed by
the House.
Object 20 Reduction
The Pennsylvania and The Baltimore
and Ohio railroad companies have sig-
niaed a F,ls.gness 20 ACCEPT the
amendments h the Gouse 20 me SEN
ate lii. passed st.the first session Of
the present Congress. with the excep-
uon Of the three providing for re-
duction i'm the amount Of money 20 be
awarded TO them by the Government
and the District
AS passed 10y the Senate the bin pro-
vides that the union station shall be
erected by The railroad companies at
a cost Of not less thaa S40OO.00o. The
bin also provides that the two railroad
companies receive from the Treasury The
SUR Of st.50o.0c0 each as the Govern
mcnts share Of the cost OF erecting
the station. and the necessary ap-
proaches-the total cost OF which is es
timatcd at $4,000 .OOo
When the bill reached The House
the provision that the station should
cost $4,000 600 was left undistur0ed. but
a deduction of $500 900 was made from
the 81 100000 each railroad was TO re-
receive. The House Committee on the
District. which recommended this
change. argued that II the G. Street site
was used the cost In grading and dam
ages 10 the Government and District
would be materially reduced The rail
roads. however, desired the Massachu-
sets Avenue site which was disadvan-
tageous TO the Government and District
from a financial point Of view. For this
reason the sum OF 81 900. 900 was deducted
from the amount 10 be paid the rail-
roads
Charles Moore. clerk TO the Senate
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
Attacking Forces, Well Sup
piled With Food and Am
munition, are Under Com
mand Of Gen Rolando.
Coro Surrounded on Land
Side-Matos Secures Sup
port of Powers and De-
ClareS CaSuQ'S Downfall
Certain

WILLEMsTED. Curacao, Dec. PA
dispatch from Caracas says three rebel
armies. 1000 strong. are marching on
Caracas froaaAIta. GrscIa and Guatire.
The situation IS critical
The people OF Venezuela have no more
money to lend the government Presi-
dent Castro win leave for La Victoria
tomorrow to try to stop the advance OF
the revolutionists under Con Rolando
Three Armies Marching.
The srmistice having ended. the rebels
are moving on three roads. led by caDa-
Bile officers. General NIatos the leader
of the revc.s,,lst5ii5Ii.. will leave to join his
troops in day OF two. He declares that
Castro's downfall IS certain and that
he. as Casuo's successor. viii settle the
demands OF the powers.
The rebels are well supplied with food
and ammunition and are getting fresh
supplies through the port OF Coro. which
the blockading forces Of the allied pow
ers have conveniently left open. pre-
sumably for that very purpose
Coro is surrounded on the land side BY
the rebels and it looks as If Matos has
secured the aid Of the allies in his at
tempt to overthrow Castro.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

Committee on The District, has been con-
ferring with the officials OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company with regard
10 the provisions OF the bill. as amended
by the House. The phraseology Of the
measure was carefully examined and the
railr ad officials expressed themselves
as satisfied with all Of the amendments.
excepting the three relating TO the re-
ductiOn in the amount to be paid them by
the Government and The District.
This question was left open. Mr.
Moore visited The railway officials on be-
half OF the conference committee. which
has the task of reconciling the provi-
sions Of the measure as amended by the
House with those passed by the Senate.
il is hoped that an early report can be
made to Congress so that the work on
the station may begin as soon as possi-
BILE
II IS understood that the railroad off,
cials expressed themselves as satisfied
TO accept the reduction proposed by the
House. provided they be allowed 10 save
the amount Of the reduction in the cree
tion or the station. This would give the
city a station costing 100000 instead
Of Sloo0,o0O. The position Of the two
railroad companies aa a result OF tho
legislation OF 1901 giving them the right
90 rebuild their stations on the present
separate cites and 20 improve their lines
in the District. is a well fortified one. In
case they should decline TO acceps the
reduction they could 90 ahead with their
improvements separately and the union
station would not be built Al any rate
there is plenty OF evidence to show that
a strong fight will be put up for permis-
sion 20 erect cheaper station.
Mr.. Burnham's Plan.
The exact manner In which Mr. Burn
ham purposes avoiding the elevation OF
the station Of thirty-four feet. as now
contemplated is not known. In case he
is able 10 do so. however. his plans would
in all probability save the lowering in
the grade Of II Street. over which there
has been much protest. This change
would De particularly gratifying to the
people living i'm Northeast Washington.
II the House conferees should insist
upon the reduction Of $100o 600 in the
amount paid the two railroad companies.
an attempt viii be first made to have the
bill changed so as TO provide for the con-
strucuon OF a station costing only S5.O0O.-
900. instead OF 81 100000. should this
plan fail the railroad companies viii try
some other way Of lessening the cost or
the project which rests upon them
There VIII be no formal conferences on
the bin until about January 20. when Dr.
Gallinger. chairman Of the Senate Dis
trict Committee. returns to Washias-on.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

Increasing cloudinessand
warmer tonight, probably
followed by snow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-12
THE TRIDENT 4 WINNER
I'm the Yacht Race at Montreal Yester-
 day.

Montreal, Aug. 11.-Trident won the Tecumseh by five minutes twenty-seven seconds. The course was triangular and at the hour of starting there was a dead calm. After waiting an hour and a half a breeze strengthening to a squall sprang up. After the prelimi- nary signal both yachts took in two reefs and carried storm jibs. Tecumseh was four minutes late in crossing the line and 1-2 minutes after Trident Trident was nearly seven minutes ahead at the end of the first buoy. In the home run both yachts struck out their reefs. Trident was almost lost to sight in tremendous squall of rain but gained one minute eight seconds on the reach. Jennings superseded Jones at the tiller of Tesum- sch and holding all his men aft, saved her from some of the tremendous pounding seas. Tecumseh was Splen- didly handled, carrying on with full main sail at the risk of capsizing she made up one minute and eleven seconds. but lost by five minutes twenty seven seconds.
 The Oshkosh club has already sent a challenge for next years races. Others are expected from the White Bear club Minnesota and Manchester clubs, Bos- ton and other places. The Bridgeport people have not yet decided whether they will compete again.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-12
2:06 Class-Pacing- $1,500-(Unfin-
 ished.) Fannie billiard, b m by Dupig-
HON. OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES
Appointed Assistant Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 11.-President
 Roosevelt late this afternoon announced that he has appointed Hon. Oliver Wendell Holmes. chief justice of the supreme court of Massachusetts. to be
 an assistant justice of the United States supreme court vice Justice Bray, re- signed.
 The resignation of Justice Gray was
 due to ill health. Several months ago he suffered a stroke of apoplexy which,
 some time later, was followed by anoth- er He has not appeared on the bench since he was stricken the first time. His advanced age-seventy-four years-told against his recovery with serious force. Realizing that he probably never would
 be able again to assume the place which he so long had filled with distinguished ability and honor. he decided a short time ago to tender his resignation to the president. With the exception of Justice Harlan, he served on the bench of the United States supreme court
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-12
COLONIAL CONFERENCE.
rmporta IA { Q Quest.ons Were Discussed i'm
 she Meeting.

London, Aug. 1.-The final meeting of the colonial conference was held to- day. Consideration of the commercial relations of the empire, including pref erential tariffs and the general fiscal policy, was continued and resolution on the subject, finally was agreed to. Another resolution adopted provides, for uniform system of weights and meas ures throughout the empire. The con- ference closed with a vote of thanks to Colonial Secretary Chamberlain.
 The proceedings of the conference will not be published, but the resolutions adopted, will be issued shortly in par liamentary paper
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-12
THE ELEVATED ROAD STRIKE.
Conference Getween the Officers and
 the Empioyes.

New York, Aug. 1.-The first confer ence between the Elevated railroad aof- ficers and the engineers and ffremen of the road, began this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock n the office of Vice President Skitt. The men were represented by A. B. Youngson, vice chief of the national Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers; Grand Master Wilson of the National Brotherhood of Bremen; W. l.. Jencks, chief of the local brotherhood, and the members of the local grievance commit tee.
 Before entering MT. Skitt's office the committee refused to throw any light on the situation. The stationary engin- eers, it is understood, as we'll as the extra motormen on the surface lines, are ready to snap up their jobs in the event of the strike, and it has also been asserted that dozens of applications for positions in the Elevated railroad ser- vice have been presented in the last few days, for the most part by men holding engneer's certificates.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-12
African Trade Comditi0n s .

Cape Town, Aug. 1.-The British trade commissioners, who have been in- vestigating trade conditions in South Africa will sail for home August B and publish their report in England.
 In an interview to-day one of the commissioners said:
 Our revelations will come as sur prise to the British public. The situa- ton here is far more serious than any one imagines. There are fine openings in South Africa for energetic and up-to- date manufacturers, but trade is ham, pered by trusts and combines which treaten to cripple the development of the country"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-12
AYOUNG MURDERER.
Frank Higgins, Aged 16. Is Held for
 Comrades Murder.

St. John, N. B.. Aug. 11.-Frank Hig- gins, sixteen years of age, tonight was held by Coroner Bergman to answer to the charge of murder of Willie Doherty, aged seventeen, whose body, covered with brush, was found in Redwood Park a week ago. The testimony pro- duced was startling to all who heard it. Fred Goodspeed, aged fourteen, arrest ed with young Higgins, told how the lat ter shot Doherty four times and then clubbed him to death with the revolver. Goodspeed said that all three were in the woods with Higgins. Goodspeed says he heard four shots and Doherty cry. My God, Higgie, you've shot me-" Doherty ran up hilb Higgins passing him. Higgins raised his hand to hit Doherty with the weapon, but Doherty caught it and sank, saying:
 If you go and get Doctor I'll swear it was an accident"
 Goodspeed says he ran, but a con- mand from Higgins to return or he would shoot him too, brought him back Then Higgins struck Doherty five blows with the revolver handle on the head Doherty put his hand to his head, groaned and fell back dead.
 They then covered the body and came back to their homes. 4
 Goodspeed said that two or three weeks ago Higgins suggested that he help him kill Doherty. He said he had some money hidden and it was stolen from it's hiding place and he blamed Doherty for stealing it.
 The coroner's jury brought in a ver- dict of murder, charging Frank Higgins with the crime
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-12
TO BUILD THE CONNECTICUT.
Uncle sam to Begin the Construction ot
 6,00O Ton Ship.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The navy de- partment to-day issued the final in- structions to the New York navy yard for proceeding with the construction of the battleship Connecticut, 16,0O0 tons, which is to be the first big ship built in government yard. The sum of $175,- 900 is available for fitting up cranes, etc., and under the instructions issued to-day, the commandant at New York is expected to organize the working force and begin operations without de- lay It is expected that the keel of the ship will be laid in about six months.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-12
THE PRESIDENTS GUESTS.
Distinguished Chinamen Visit Him al
 His Home.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 11.-In regard to the vent the press report says:
 The visit of the party to Sagamore Hill was very interesting and delightful both to the president and to the dis tinguished Chinamen who were his call- CTS. The visitors particularly appre- ciated the thoughtfulness and consider ation of MT. Roosevelt in sending the Slphy for them and so expressed them selves to him.
 The visit did not take on an official character, but was rather social in it's nature. The callers were notably in- terested in the presidents country home and greatly admired especially the tro- phies of the chase which form most interesting feature of the reception hall.
 Prince Chen took occasion soon after the party arrived to express to the pres ident on behalf of the emperor of China the deep sense of gratitude the Chinese people feel toward the United States be- cause the army of this country protect ed and really prevented the destruction of many of the handsome palaces in the city of Pekin two years ago during the trouble. He expressed the hope that the bonds of amity and commerce between the Unted States and China might be- come closer and closer as time Ient on. To this, the president respondent that it would be his effort, by all means at his command, to promote the good feeling at present existing between the two countries as well as to increase the commercial relations
 The party remained at Sagamore hill about two and a half hours. They left for New York on the Sylph shortly be- fore 3. Senator Burrows, accompanied them to New York on the Sylph.