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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

SUPREME COURT OF The DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA. HOLDING A PROBATE COURT
ESTATE OF EMILY BROOKS, DECEASED
Nc 1000. Administration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24

was transacted by the senate today.
Numerous measures Of minor charact
er and nearly sixty private pension
bills were passed. At o'clock
eulogies were pronounced upon the
life and character of James II. Kyle,
late a senator from South Dakota.
Messrs. Gamble, Cockrell, Cullom, Nor.
gan, Foraker, Nelson and Kittredge
paid fitting tribute to his memory, az.
ter which, as further mark of re.
spect, the senate adjourned.
House--After the turbulent scene
OF yesterday, marking the passage Of
the revised Cuban reciprocity bill, the
house settled down to routine bust.
ness today. An opportunity was found,
however, for the two elements in the
recent struggle to give expression to
their feelings. This occurred while the
forti1cation appropriation bill was
under discussion. Grosyenor, Of
Ohio, one Of the ways and means
leaders, said that the amendment
which opponents Of the ways and
means committee had engrafted upon
the Payne bill not only wiped out the
differential on sugar, but also did
away with the countervailing duty Of
the Dingley law. Weeks, of Michigan,
made spirited rejoinder in behalf of
those who opposed the ways and
means committee. He frankly con.
ceded that the motive of the opposi-
ton had been to kill the reciprocity
bill. The fertilization appropriation
bill was passed and the conference
report on the legislative appropriation
bill was agreed to. Lacey's bill for
the protection of game birds was
passed.
Washington, April 21.-Senate.-Th
senate passed the river and harbor bill,
and resumed consideration of the
Philippine government bill. At 2:55
p. m. the senate went into executive
session.
House-The house today entered
on consideration of the military acad.
envy appropriation bill. In addition to
the regular items it contains provision
for the extensive improvement of the
grounds and buildings at West Point,
These improvements are to cost S..
100000, of which little over $4,000.
600 is appropriated in the bill.
TWenty-four of the thirty pages of the
bill were completed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
RUSSIA GETS OUT
Of MANCHUR|A
She Agrees to Restore the
Province to China With
out Reserve.
TERMS OF THE NEW TREATY
VIII Evacuate Territory Within Yeaa
and Surrender Exclusive Privileges--Re-
garded as q Triumph for American Dip
lomacy and "Open Door" Policy.

Washington, April 22-Internaional
news Of the highest possible impor-
lance has just reached diplomatic
Washington. 1t indicates that the far
eastern problem has been solved and
that the menace to the worlds peace
Which has SO long held like a cloud on
the Asiatic horizon, mas at last been
removed. If this shall prove to be the
case-and there seems little reason to
doubt it-American diplomacy must
be given credit for the great work.
The news relates to the terms of the
new treaty between Russia and China.
Various reports concerning this i'm.
portant compact have been in circu.
lation, both in this country and in
Europe, but the correspondent is now
able to give the salient contents of
that document, full copy of which is
expected here in short time.
l. Russia agrees to restore the civil
administration of Manchuria without
reserve to the Chinese Empire.
2. Russia agrees to evacuate Man.
churia completely, so far as military
or civil control is concerned, within
one year from the date of the treaty.
3. Russia agrees to remove her
army with a reservation of small
force for guarding the Russian rail.
way within one year, withdrawing part
Of the troops in four months, another
part in eight months, and the balance
of the quota in twelve months.
4. Russia surrenders all claim to
exclusive railway and mining priyileg-
es in Manchuria and pledges herself
and China to the "open door" princi,
pie in that province.
The meaning of this is that Russia
surrenders Manchuria and turns the
while province back to China. 1t has
no other meaning in the eyes of the
foreign Offices. That is also the view
expressed by the Russian government
and by Russian ambassadors in vari.
Gus capitals. The honor of the Rus
sian government is pledged to this
evacuation. And when the evacuation
Is accomplished and Manchuria has
been turned over to full sovereignty
of the Chinese Empire, as every one
has a right to expect it will be ac-
cording to the terms of the solemn
agreement, the far eastern problem
may be regarded as well-nigh solved
1t was Russia's persistent occupa.
ton of Manchuria that threatened the
peace of the world; for Manchuria
was the key to the whole Chinese
situation. AS long as Russia held
that province in the grip of 10000 sol.
diers; as long as Russia held not only
military sway but administered the
civil government, the integrity of the
Chinese Empire was threatened.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
Opposition to British Tariff.

London, April PA dispatch to a
news agency from Shanghai says the
foreign merchants there are increas.
ing their opposition to the tariff pro.
posals Of Sir James L. Macay. the
British tarir commissioner, which In.
clude the abolition OF the iikin and the
increase of import duties. The Ameri.
can and British commissioners met
and fully discussed the question. Sub.
seQuently the American commissioner
announced that his decision. was
against Sir James proposals. The
japanese commissioner also condemns
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
COMBINE OF OCEAN LINES
TRANSATLANTIC TRANsPoRTA.
TON DEAL PUT THROUGH.
Company to Take over the Leading
Lines Will Be Capitalized at Up
wards, of $15O,OOOOOOO.

New York, April 21.-J. P. Morgan,
who is now abroad, has practically con-
summated plan to combine all the
leading transatlantic steamship lines.
London dispatches to the Associated
Press announcing the combination
have been confirmed at the Morgap
banking house.
The companies to be consolidated
will, it is understood, include the
American and Red Star line, Dominion
line, Atlantic Transport line and the
Leyland line. The two last named
lines have been under Morgan control
for some time. Probable additions
to this list are tue Cunard, Wilson and
Holland.American companies, and it
is understood that / working agree
ment" will be .eached with the other
leading transatlantic companies, In
Guiding the North German Lloyd, Ham
burg-American, General Transatlantic
(French), Allen and Anchor lines.
Mr.. Morgan has given the matte
much of Fhis time since arrival on
the other side. In this country the
more important details have been in
the hands of Clement A. Griscom of
the American line, while Charles
Steele, Mr. Morgan's partner in this
city, has had charge Of the local pre-,
liminaries.
George w. Perkins Of J. P. Morgan
& Co., is authority for the statement
that Am rican interests will dominate
the proposed amalgamation and de-
clares that the result will prove not
only great triumph Tor Mr.. Morgan.
but will make the United States the
real ruler of the merchant marine Of
the world. Mr.. Perkins also says that
the plan will be of greatest benefit to
importers and exporters as we'll as to
the great railway interests of this
country. Its effect will be felt by
shippers from Maine to California,
Mr.. Perkins says, and also will result
in better understanding between
the commercial interests Of this coun.
try and Germany.
1T is. true" he added, that Mr..
Morgan will act as syndicate manager
in this combination, just as he
brought together and welded the var.
ious interests in the United States
Steel corporation. The financial de.
tails have been completed to the ex-
tent that all the cash necessary for
tue deal has been subscribed. It is too
soon to speak about the directorate.
but 1t may be borne In mind that
control of the company will be held
here -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
Kansas zephyrs IN Fun Force.

Topeka, Kan, April 22.-The dry.
not wind of Sunday was not in the
least abated in force yesterday. While
cooler, the wind has been blowing at
the rate OF 80 miles an hour. No rains
OF any consequence are reported. The
ground is very dry. Temperature
ranged from 100 down to 80 degrees.
Last years maximum April temper.
ature was 81. There are indications of
scattering showers tonight.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
DEMANDS INVESTIGATION.
Senator Teller Wants information on
Sugar Situation.

Senator Teller Wants information on
Sugar Situation.
Washington, April 21-Mr. Teller,
of Colorado, has introduced in the
senate the following:
Whereas, 1t has been currently re-
ported that nearly the entire crop of
Cuban sugar has been purchased, and
is now held by what is known as the
sugar trust which is the principal
consumer of raw sugar in the United
States, and that any concession given
to the raiser Of cane sugar in the
island of Cuba or any measure in.
tended for their relief by admitting
their sugar at reduced rates of duty
into the United States will only bene.
fit the sugar trust, and tAe Cubans will
receive no real benefit from such con.
cession; and
Whereas, it is alleged that a mum.
Der OF citizens of the United States
have acquired large holdings of cane
producing lands in Cuba, and are now
especially urging the reduction of
duty on sugar, under the claim that
such reduction will benefit the people
of Cuba, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the committee on
relations with Cuba be directed to
make an investigation as to the truth
of such charges and to report to the
senate; and to report, in addition
thereto, what is the normal cost of
making sugar in the island of Cuba:
and also, if any concession shall be
made in the way of reduction of the
duty on sugar coming from Cuba into
the United States, what concessions
should be made by the government of
Cuba about to be established on arti-
cles produced in the United States
and exported into the said island Of
Cuba, in order to make reciprocal
and equitable arrangement as to ex.
ports to Cuba and imports therefrom
to the United States"
The resolution was referred to the
committee on relations with Cuba at
the suggestion of Platt, of Connecticut
chairman Of that committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
Union Against the Beef Trust.

Boston, Mass, April 22.-The dele.
gates to the Central Labor Union, rep.
resenting organized labor in this city.
adopted resolutions calling attention
to the advance in the price of meat
by six firms in the meat and provision
business, otherwise known as the beef
trust, and requesting the attorney gen.
eral Of the United States to take
measures that will compel the said
firms to discontinue their nefarious
practice" Congress also is requested
to pass the bill to remove the tariff on
fresh meats.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
Attempted Demonstration FaiIed.

Paris, April 2A.-While President
Loubet was visiting the exposition in
the Jardin des TuiIeries, an Individual
posted at window Of hotel opposite
attempted to start a demonstration
against the president. His cries Of
s"Abos Loubet" ("down with Loubet")
however. only endangered himself, as
the crowd present started counter
demonstration, and advanced threat,
eningly In the direction Of the hotel.
The disturber Of the peace was az.
rested, but later he was released from
custody. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
Tom Johnson's Issue in 1904.

Cleveland. o.. April 19.-Mayor Tom
L. Johnson, who has just made a
sweeping criticism of the speech of
David B. Hill in New York, gave this
statement on what the issues of the
national campaign will be:
'Tax reform is the real issue. on.
pose Imperialism, but do not favor any
plan to divert public attention to the
Philippines or elsewhere. Mr.. Henry
Watterson's idea making President
Roosevelt the issue of the Campaign.
] believe to be unwise. 1t would be
q small campaign which would have
q man Tor an ISSUE"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
KILLED IN A BELGIAN RIOT.
Five Persons Dead From Soldiers Bull.
lets in LeopoId's Country.

-
Brussels, April "a riot occurred
at Louvain, near Brussels. The Socia.
lists held a demonstration in front
of the residence Of the president of the
chamber Of representatives. The
police, in attempting to dispense them.
We're received with shower of stones.
The civic guard then fred on the mob.
similar riot occurred in another part
OF Louvain, and altogether five per.
sons were killed and twelve were
wounded. Some of the mob carried
the dead and wounded to the Maison
des Proietarios. Another riot is re.
ported to have occurred at Bruges,
in Flanders. Here the police charged
the socialists with drawn swords and
ten persons were wounded.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24

Wasn't that diner we Just had
create" Elegant! I don't know when
I have felt SO uncomfortable"
Canon Wilberforce, of London, says
he sees in wireless telegraphy an ar.
gument for prayer.
The yearly interest upon Frances
debt is equal to 1920 for every man.
woman and child in France.
The oldest man in the world ia
Noah Raby, of New Jersey. who cele.
brated his 129 birthday a few days
ago. The fame of this extraordinary
man has penetrated all over the coun.
try and people are in the habit Of
focking from all parts to celebrate
his birthday. Raby is gradually grow.
ing very weak and his friends are
fearful that the old man will not live
to see another birthday celebration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
COURT MARTIAL OF GEN. SMITH.
Court Has Been Ordered for the Trial
at Manila,

Court Has Been Ordered for the Trial
at Manila.
Manila, April ga court martial
has been ordered for the trial of Gen.
Jacob H. Smith, who was in command
of the United States troops on the
island Of Samar. Generals Lloyd
Wheaton, Samuel S. Sumner, James
M. Bell and William H. Bisbee and
Colonies McKibbin, William RAFFERTY,.
William 2. Dougherty, Alfred G. Mark.
ley and Jesse M. Lee compose the
court. The Judge advocate is Major
Harvey G. Carbaugh. Col. Chas. A.
Woodruff will appear for the defense,
The charge brought against General
Smith is conduct prejudicial to good
order and discipline. The trial will
begin THURSDAY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-24
searles Discharged in Bankruptcy

New York, April 21.-John E. Searles,
formerly prominent in the affairs of
the sugar refining company, has been
granted discharge in bankruptcy. He
made an assignment on March 5, 1901,
at which time he scheduled his LA
bilities at $2,135,O0 and his assets at
$3.50. 600.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20
, resign. But Mr.. Wakeman was not

to resign. But Mr.. Wakeman was not
even content with this. He wrote to
the President, who at first resented
his letter, but subsequently ordered
on investigation by man whom he
felt he could trust. AS result there
has been received at the Treasury De-
partment report from this man, w.
Wickham Smith, which is most sensa.
tional in its character and rumor has
it that several persons will find them.
selves in Jail and number of reputa-
tions will be severely smirched when
the affair becomes public. The Treas
ury officials refuse positively to dis
cuss the report which they admit has
been received, but the friends of Wake
man have already started campaign
looking to his reinstatement which
they regard as the only practical vim
dication and reparation which the
President can make for the injury al.
ready done by the action of Mr.. Gage
and himself. 1t is alleged that the
Government has been swindled out of
millions by the fraudulent importers
and their friends in the Treasury De-
partment. DEN.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20

UNDERGROUND THoRoUGHFAREs.-
Chicago is now considering the projec.
Of subway INSTRUMENTATION, adopt.
ed successfully in New York, and the
scheme contemplates honeycomb oil
the site in all directions by subterran.
can ways from curb 10 curb and TWEEN.
ty-four feet deep, where will be laid
the rails of all traction companies
and placed the electric wires of tele-
phone, telegraph and lighting systems,
It is proposed to begin work within
thirty days from grant of franchise
and to complete the work in three
years. 1t will involve an expenditure
of about $4,000, 600.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20

EASILY TAUGHT BY THEIR CIVILIZED
SIsrERs.-It is said that Filipino wo-
men have almost entirely abandoned
smoking, which was universal, when
the islands became a part OF our
territory, and that it is due solely to
the example set by American women
school teachers and wives of army
officers, mainly. The adaptation to
changed circumstances likewise ap-
plies to matters OF dress and personal
adornment, as we'll as manners.
The Filipino women now wear more
clothing and Of better quality, and
have very generally abandoned habits
which " Americanos" consider degrad.
ing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20
Notice for Bids.

l, the undersigned, Administrator of the
estate Of William Packwood, deceased, hereby
give notice that will sell at private sale in the
manner prescribed by law, the following real
estate lying aud being In Thurston county.
Washington, to-wit: Lots l. 9, and 4, block S;
lots :, 3, and 5, block 10, swans addition TO
Olympia: lot ~. block 10, Lynnwood Park Add
tioo TO Olympia, and lots l. 2, and s, block II,
Tumwater, Washington, or SO much thereof a. i
shall receive proper bids therefor.
Bids for said real estate will be received on
Offices of Troy 4 FalknOr, Suite I, Byrne build.
ing. corner Fourth and Main streets, Olympia,
Washington; also bids may be delivered person
ally to the undersigned Administrator, or filed
10 the ONCE Of the Clerk of the Superior Court Of
Thurston county with the Clerk of said Court
on or after said 2lst day Of June. 1902. The bids
must be in writing and must be for cash
8. n. BLUMAUER.
Administrator of the estate Of William Pack
wood, deceased.
Date Of first publication, June 6, 1902.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20

The coal.famine in the East is an.
other object lesson of the inequalitie.
OF the conditions OF mankind. While
the trusts may have, literally, money
to burn, many a poor family will
probably not have a sufficiency OF the
carboniferous product of nature Il
submit it to the combustion necessary
to keep the family cauldron in the or.
nary state OF ebulition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20
The Oregon Desperadoes.

1t might be well for our people to
keep an eye open for those desperadoes
who have literally held up the State
of Oregon, after killing three Of the
penitentisry guards, in making their
escape-Tracy and Merrill-fOr they
have now crossed the Columbia into
our State and are pursuing the same
bold course in Clarke county. They
may, if their luck continues, escape
capture and pass over to the Sound
and place our people under tribute for
money, clothing, food, or any other
article they may consider necessary
for their comfort, safety or enjoyment
Tuesday afternoon the desperadoes
were seen near LaCenter, and about
fifteen shots were fired at them by the
militia boys, but the fugitives did not
return the fire. The chase has now
developed into a still.hunt with many
men on the trail aided by blood
hounds. 1t is said. however, that the
fugitives succeeded in throwing the
dogs off the scent by DOMINIC other
shoes than those they had been wear
ing.
Sheriff Huntingdon, of Cowlitz, has
Joined in the search, and is prepared
to take up the chase soon as the con-
victs pass over into his domain.
Wednesday night word was received
from logging camp rear Lewis river,
that the men had appeared there and
demanded supper. Soon as it was
served they struck out for the woods.
Benjamin Merrill, brother of the
convict, who has been working in a
logging camp on Anderson Island, for
George Bloom, has struck out with
the ayowed intention of helping his
brother to escape or OF dying with him.
1t has been ascertained that Harry
Wright, an ex.convict, is probably the
confederate who smuggled the fire.
arms into the penitentiary. which the
convicts so efficiently used in making
their escape. A letter written by
Merrill to his halfsister, a Miss Rob.
inson, in Portland, contained o secret
message in sympathetic ink, which
was not discovered by the guards. in
forming her that Wright would be
discharged from prison about May
Goth and she was directed to supply
him with sufficient money to enable
him to buy rifles and ammunition,
which Wright would see we're deliv-
cred where they would be OF ser vice to
the writer and his pal Tracy. &.
Merrill, it seems, has also a half
brother who testified against him on
trial. He says he will kill him on
sight, and it is probably this threat
that has impelled Miss Robinson to
turn the letter over to the authorities.
As the convicts appear to be nearing
Silver lake, as All objective point, the
place where the brother resides, it may
be that malevolence has to some de.
gree influenced the invasion of our
State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20

AN exciting time is resulting from
the opening OF Blackfoot reservation
Idaho. for settlement. Monday, the
boundary line Of the Fort Hall re-.
serve was lined for miles with people
waiting to enter land. The town oil
Pocatello is practically deserted. A
special train over the Oregon Shor,
Line carried purchasers to within
seventeen miles OF Blackfoot, where q
relay OF horses was used. The race
was lively and exciting, with the usual
scenes of citation and despair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20

The Andrew Jackson of the force was
tied up-in justice court trying a hog
case-Recoyder.
The "Andrew Jackson" referred to
says there is mistake some where. He
has not been in justice court in any case
in which the editor of the Recorder was a
party.-Olympian.
There now! You've cut the hog
let him 60 to his wallow again.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20

OxNARD, the beet.sugar operator,
says that German refined sugar would
flood our markets at less than two
cents a pound, if the tariff was of.
And that makes the housewife think,
to Hades with the tariff, q she gets
her sauce-pans together to preserve"
the tarter fruits.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20
Fear Not, Faint Heart.

The Tacoma Nems laments the pass
ing OF the sensations which have the
past few months supplied SO much OF
the very marrow of journalism. Pc.
lee, it declares, has subsidized into mere
mud-throwing; the Philippine ques-
ton has been talked 10 death; Cuba
became full-hedged republic; the
coal strike passed into \ state OF list
less inactivity; the beef strike and the
merger developed into innocuous de-
suetude; Underwood has been taken
and Tracey passed beyond the efforts
of two stalwart commonwealth for
capture, and the Meas poses as "Oli-
yer Twist" holding out his spoon with
lugubrious plant that hereafter the
poor reporter will have to go to all the
trouble OF boy digging angle-worms
for his daily spread Of mental tid-bits.
Heavens, man! What are you talking
ABOUT! Aren't the republican prl'
maries and county and State conven-
tons looming in sight? Can Pelee's
eruptions, Edwards coronation or la
Dor strikes equal the Importance here
of domination OF the land Office or the
judicial cliques? Can any battle be
fought with more sanguinary results
than that with the nostrels over the
bean.pot? Can you lose heart for SEN
sations when the sound of grinding Of
axes and whetting of knives is borne
to us by every zephyr that sweeps to
our ears? Falter not, faint heart;
there are strenuous" events in the
near future.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-06-20

The Senate amendment to the bill
for construction OF U. s. war vessels
provide that one must be built upon
this Coast and allows four per cent.
difierential in favor of the Pacific con.
tYaCtOrc