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The Washington times., 1902-04-21
FIGHTING THE PLAGUE
IN THE PHILIPPINES
Intelligent Efforts Being Made by Army
Surgeons to Stamp Out the
Dread Disease.

A private letter recently received in
Washington gives some new and inter
esting details concerning the energetic
and intelligent efforts that are being sue
cessfully made by the army surgeons to
stamp out the bubonic plague wherever
il may appear in the Philippines. The
work has been thoroughly systematized
by Dr. Louis NJ. Maus, chief surgeon on
the staff of Major General Chahee. at
Manila. and it is predicted that the meth
DDS employed by DR.. Maus in fighting tn
bubonic plague and cholera at Manila and
other points in the Philippines where
those frightful diseases have appeared
will soon be adopted with good results in
India and throughout the Orient.
Rat Traps in Use Everywhere.
On the subject OF DR.. Maus' excellent
work the writer of the letter says:
The awful bubonic plague from which
hundreds have died every day in many
cities of China and India) made its ap-
pearance in Manila last October. Or.
Maus at once had rat traps set IN every
section of the city and surrounding dis
tricts. Each trap had on it the number
of the house and name of the street. The
rats that were caught were brought 10
the headquarters OF the Health Board
and killed, and their blood was examined
under the microscope. In every case
where germs of the plague were found
the house from which they were brought
was thoroughly cleaned and disiniecyed
More than a thousand houses have been
cleaned for this cause. About eight hun
dreds rats day are examined. ABOUT
twenty thousand rats in all have been
killed in this way; besides. many thou
sands have been poisoned. Dr. Mugs has
vlccinated the poor in Manila at the rate
of ten thousand week for smallpox and
the plague. As n result, there have been
only seven cases Of the bubonic plague
in Manila since last October"
Tours of Inspection
The letter goes on to say that D..
Maus. rs president OF the health board
organized by Governor Taft, is extending
the practical and effective method 10Y the
eradication of the bubonic plague through
out the archipelago. He has a steam
boat constantly at his disposal. and in
this he makes tours of inspection TO all
the islands. In consequence of his watch
full care and attention the health OF the
Philippines Is becoming noticeably bet
ter. and as soon as he can extend his
methods OF sanitation and prevention 10
all the principal ports of the archipelago
it is confidently believed that the tGbouic
plague will be completely driven from
the Philippine Islands.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
BIG FIRE IN KANSAS CITY.
More Than Two Blocks Destroyed in
Missouri Municipality.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. April 2O.-Figa
swept over two blocks in the southwest
part of the city this evening. destroying
$50 buildings, of which sc were cottage
homes. There were also two or three
small! stores.
The losses are estimated at sl25 coo All
day long "a high hot wind from the south
west has been blowing. Everything is as
dry as a chip owing to the prolonged
drought.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
MONEY FOR WEST POINT.
Representative Hull Expected to Call Up
Appropriation Measure Today.

Representative Hull, chairman of the
Committee on Military Affairs, will prob
ably call up the Military Academy appro-
priation bill in the House today after the
disposal of several minor District bills.
While there will probably be no oposi-
tion to the measure it is possible that
some of the members will take advantage
of the opportunity under general debate
to discuss matters foreign to the bill.
Later during the week it is probable
that the oleo bill. as returned to the
House with the Senate amendments. will
be taken up for consideration. The enc
mics of the measure have not abandoned
their fight and will renew their opposi-
ton.
The fact that butter has advanced con-
siderably in price since the bill left the
House will, no doubt. be the text of addi-
tional argument against the measure, as
tending to show that the passage of the
bill was solely in the interest of the dairy
producers.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
EN- ROUTE TO RICHMOND.
Chicago Detective Goes After Prisoner
Charged With Larceny.

Detective Sergeant Meskell. of Chicago
passed through this city last night en-
route to Richmond, Va. where he goes
for the purpose of taking charge of Lay
ton Ramsey. a prisoner wanted in the
Windy City on charge of larceny.
Some weeks ago Ramsey is said to have
stolen money and checks aggregating
nearly $500 from +. a. Mason, dealer in
ropes and cording, on River Street. Chi
cago. The fugitive left Chicago shortly
after the alleged robbery. and it was some
time before he was located in Richmond,
where he has relatives and friends.
His arrest was then secured by the Chi
cago authorities. Meskell says the pris-
oner is twenty-onc years old. and comes
from a respectable family.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
Desperate Negro Captured.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 20. 49, Heavily
armed and barricaded in the house OF &
friend, George s. Claiburn, a negro, want
ed for receiving stolen property stood
off six policemen and two detectives for
nearly an hour Saturday night. When the
officers finally closed in upon him shots
were freely interchanged, and the negro
was later captured under a house several
blocks away, with a hole In his cheek. Ex-
citement reached high pitch at the scene
of the shooting.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
MOTHER-I N-LAW BARRED.
Wile's Objection to Her Defeats Divorce
Suit.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, April 20. - In the
case of j. NJ Haltsner. who sued his wife
for divorce on the grounds of abandon
ment. Judge Miller yesterday dismissed
the plaintiffs petition. making the follow
ing Endorsement:
with reasonable bounds the husband
has the right to fix the family residence.
and it is the wife's duty to accompany
him. but he should not require her to live
with her mother-in-law over the wife's
objection. Whenever it is possible young
married people should set up for them
selves Records show that while men can
usually live amicably with their mothers
ip-Iaw. women can seldom do So The
wife's going to her parents in this case
was not abandonment and was justified
under the circumstances"
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
COL. CROWDER REPORTS
ON BRITISH SUPPLY CAMP
President Roosevelt Hears
Result of Investigation.
Findings Will Not Be Made Public for
the observation-disclosures at
the White House.

Col. Enoch H. Crowder. U. S. A, who
investigation of the conditions at the
British supply camp at Chalmette. La,
near New Orleans last night told Presi-
dent Roosevelt of the results of his two
weeks investigation of the camp. He re-
ported upon his arrival in Washington to
Col. William Cary Sanger, Acting Secre-
tary of War. Last night, together with
Colonel Sanger and Judge Advocate Gen
eral Davis, of the army, he went to the
White House and held long conference
with the President.
All three of the gentlemen declined to
talk of the conference or to give any
intimation of the nature of the informa-
ton Colonel Crowder impaired to the
President.
Whatever the information is it will be
measured by the opinion of military sup
ply camps in this country under the laws
of neutrality which were recently pre-
pared and submitted to the President by
Attorney General Knox. This will I'M
doubtedly be done in the near future.
probably within few days. and will set
tie once and for all the question whether
or not the laws of neutrality are being
violated by the manner in which the
agents of the British government at Chal-
mette are shipping mules and said to be
enlisting recruits for the English forces
in South Africa.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
TARIFF REFORM MAY
BEDEMOCRATIC ISSUE
DISTRICT DAY IN THE HOUSE.
Several Local Measures to Be Taken Up
for Consideration Today.

Owing to the tact that District business
was not taken up last Monday, the regu-
lar District day in the House, several
local measures will be taken up for con-
sidcration today.
Chairman Ba5cock is too i'll to be out
but Representative Mudd will have charge
Of the local bills in his absence.
There are several minor measures. in
Guiding one to tax certain institutions for
water mains. and special improvements;
another for the removal of overhead wires
on certain streets: another relating to the
control of dogs. and the amended bill re-
lating to the promotion of anatomical
science in the District.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
THE SHIP SUBSIDY BILL
IN HOUSE COMMITTEE
MRS. WEAVER FOUND GUILTY.
Rochester Woman Convicted of Forgery
on Second Trial.

ROCHESTER, n. Y. April 20.-Early
this morning the jury in the Alice NJ
Weaver forgery case came into court witt.
verdict of guilty. The jury stood eight
for conviction and four for acquittal upon
the first ballot.
Upon the first trial the jury, when dis
charged by the court. stood eleven for
acquittal and one for conviction. Mrs.
Weaver took the verdict coolly.
Attorney Rains asked that sentence
upon Mrs Weaver be postponed until
next Saturday morning, Mr. Rains said
that he wished time to prepare his brief
In the application for a new trial. The
court agreed not to sentence Mrs. Weaver
until Saturday.
In the meantime she was allowed to
leave the courtroom with her mother and
her attorney. The $1,000 bail which Mrs.
Weaver has already furnished was allowed
to stand.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
GAS BILL NEXT WEEK.
Measure Not to Come Up Today Owing
to Absence of Mr.. Babcock.

Representative Mudd of Maryland, act
ing chairman of the House District Com
mittee. said last evening that the gas bill,
on which there is majority and minority
report. VIII not be called up in the House
today, because OF the necessary absence
of Representative Babcock. who is sick
The bill, however, he said will come up
the rules.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
RETURNED FROM NEW YORK.
President Attends Church, Then Re-
ceiyes Callers.

President Roosevelt returned to Wash
ington from his New York trip yester-
day morning He reached the White
House in time for breakfast AT IL
o'clock he attended service at the Dutch
Reformed Church.
The President received several callers
during the afternoon and evening.
At O'Clock MIR. Roosevelt took drive
with Senator Lodge, the President driy-
ing his own horses, attached to light
vehicle.
Mrs Roosevelt did not return with the
President. but Will make short visit in
New York.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
SEES PRESIDENT AGAIN.
Senator Hoar Refuses to Discuss His
Second Visit.

Senator Hoar. who, with Senator's Alli-
son. Hale. and McComas, last week asked
President Roosevelt to abandon his in
tention of retiring Lieutenant General
Miles, called at the White House yester-
day afternoon and held a long conference
with President Roosevelt. He declined to
make any statement in regard to the sub
ject under discussion.
Gov. W. NJ Crane of Massachusetts,.
who declined the position of Secretary of
the Treasury before 1t was rendered to
Leslie NJ. Shaw, called upon President
Roosevelt at the White House last night.
Governor Crane is registered at the Ar
lington. When seen after his visit, he
stated that his call at the White House
was of no particular import. ---
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
LIVELY COMMITTEE
MEETING PROMISED
Atkinson Wishes to Testify
in Philippine Hearing.
Democrats Wish His estimony-Repub-
licans Say He Has Only
Hearsay Information.

| There promises to be lively meeting
| OF the Senate Committee on the Philip
! pines this morning. when the fight be-
| tween the Republican and Democratic
| members over the question OF whether
Aguinaldo, Mabini, Sixto Lopez, Edward
Atkinson and other anti-imperialists and
critics OF the conduct of the American
! army in the Philippines shall be heard
by the committee will be fought to a
finish.
Mr.. Atkinson has been in Washington
told that Senator Carmack acted without
authority in requesting his attendance be-
fore the com..ittee. but. it is said. that
does not satisfy him. He still insists, it
is said, upon being heard, and the
| matter Will be settled in executive ses-
sion OF the committee today.
The objection to taking Mr.. Atkinsons
/ testimony is that he has no personal
knowledge of events in the Philippines and
can give the committee no information
not already in their possession, unless it
be his own personal opinion and hearsay
evidence which they can just as well OBJ
tain somewhere else If they want it.
Want Atkinson's Testimony.
DR.. Atkinsons friends say that they will
manage to get the facts in Mr.. Atkinson's
possession before the committee by some
roundabout method if it is decided that
he shall not be summoned as a witness,
as ii will be.
The Democratic members of the COM
mittee are just as determined that Agui-
naldo, Mabini, and others shall be brought
to Washington to testify as they are that
Mr. Atkinson shall be allowed to attack
the Government in some public manner.
Aguinaldo is nov in durance vile in Ma
Mia and some of his compatriots are in
jail at Guam and other places. Lopez is
said to be in Boston. and the Democrats
also would like TO have some gentleman
belonging to the Filipino junta in Hong
kong summoned before the committee
Their desires, II is said. will not be
gratihed but they are determined not to
yield without struggle.
Division Among Republicans.
There is some division among the Re
publican members of the committee as
to the adyisability OF summoning Col
Cornelius Gardener. the governor of Tay-
abas province. whose reports accusing the
american soldiers OF cruelty were re-
Gently published. Some members of the
committee think that Colonel Gardeners
official report is sufficient. and contains
all the information in his possession that
the committee desires to have but others
think that he should be brought here and
put on the witness stand and it is pos
sible. therefore that he may be sum
moned.
But Aguinaldo, Mabini. Lopez. and the
others will probably have to remain in
the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
POWER OF CONGRESS IN
INTERSTATE TRAFFIC
CORRESPONDENTS TO BALLOT,
Meet This Morning to Fill a Vacancy on
the Standing Committee.

11:30 O'Clock of the Washington CORE
spondents in the House press gallery to
fill the vacancy in the standing committee
of correspondents caused by the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Robert J. Wynne, recently ap-
pointed. First Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral.
The candidates thus far announced who
will be voted for are Major John NJ Car
son. of the Philadelphia Ledger, and Mr.
David S. Barry. of the New York Sun
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
UNDER CIVIL CONTROL.
Military Authority Ceases in Bohol
Province. p, l.

The War Department has received a
copy of general order issued by Major
General Chaffee announcing that the Phil
ippine Commission has declared a civil
government for the island of Bohol, Phil
ippine Archipelago,
Military authoEity ceased on April 3.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE-Thc regular annual meeting of the
,taclh holders OF the Criswell Chemical Company,
Of Washington. ID. C.. will be held at the com-
pauv'S office. 1906 9Th st. NV, on THURSDAY
EVENING MAY l. 1902, AT 7.3D O'CLOCK.
Book, Tor transfer Of stock Will close April 80,
1872 {. b. RHEEN, Secretary.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
Position of Speaker Hen
derSOn Not Made
Known.
THOUGHT TO FAVOR SUBSIDY
1t Is Intimated That He Is Not Pleased
With the Bill in the Shape in Which
1t Was Recently Passed by the Sen
ate-May Not Be Reached.

In view of the interest taken in the
fate of the ship subsidy bill now in the
hands of the House Committee on Mer-
chant Marine and Fisheries and the
speculation as to the Speakers attitude
in that connection, with the various rea-
sens assigned as being the cause for his
favor or opposition. according to the at
titude in which he is placed by reports. it
may be stated on good authority that
Speaker Henderson is entirely non-com-
initial on this subject
There is good reason to believe that
when the Senate bill leaves the hands of
the committee it will have been literally
amended, and until the nature of these
amendments is known and the committee
makes its report, the Speaker feels that
he is not called upon to take any position
on the bill, either for or against it.
Favors Upbuilding Marine.
He has frequently expressed himself as
being in favor Of encouraging and up
building the merchant marine OF this
country, and is DESTROYS of securing the
adoption of the plan which he considers
must IIhely 10 accomplish tHdL result II
is said that he is not entirely satisfied
with the bill as it passed the Senate, but
until the bill is reported from the com
mittee he will refrain from taking any
decided stand.
The fact that Senators Allison and Dol
liver. from Mr.. Henderson's State, OPP
posed the passage of the bill in the SEN
ate is by no means responsible for Speak
er Hendersons present attitude toward
the bill.
Not Likely to Come Up.
While he would naturally give the OBJ
jections of his Senators careful consider
alton and due respect. at the same time
the Speaker would act independently in
the matter.
As there are some six appropriation
bills still to pass the House. and it has
been decided that at this session the
omnibus statehood bill, the irrigation of
the arid lands bill, the oleomargarine
bill. the bill codifying the immigration
laws, and probably the bill for Govern
ment Pacific cable and other measures
are to receive consideration in the House,
it is very unlikely that the shipping bill
will come before the House at this SEES
sion in view of the short time remain
ing between now and adjournment.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
OFFERS TO MOVE COLLEGE.
Donor Wants Newark Institution Brought
to Wilmington

WILMINGTON. Del. April 20.-William
p. Bancroft mas offered $4,000 to help
realize a fund for the removal of Delaware
College from Newark to Wilmington. Mr..
Bancroft makes the offer on condition that
no young man shall be excluded because
of conscientious scruDles to take part in
the military drills
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
DEMOCRATS PLAN
A CAUCUS TONIGHT
Minority Anxious to Discuss
Philippine Measure.
Representative Williams of Mississippi
Has a Substitute Which Will Be
Offered to Offset Cooper Bill.

The Democrats will meet in caucus in
the hall Of the House tonight at o'clock.
The purpose of the caucus is to discuss
the Philippine civil government bill pre-
pared by the minority of the Committee
on Insular Affairs. The minority bill
which will be offered as a substitute for
the Cooper bill when that measure comes
up for consideration in the House, was
practically drawn by Representative John
Sharp Williams of Mississippi. the rank
ing Democrat on the Insular Affairs Com
mittee.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
DIED.

WILbIS-M Sarlnac Lake. V. Y, on Saturday,
April 10 1902 at IL :35 p m, HELEN A., only
child OF Francis l. and Ida Q. Willis
Notice of funeral hereafter. mi
LIT1T F-Cn Saturday April 10, 1902, at p.
n. WILLIAM GUY LITTLE, beloved husband OF
Annie Little, aged IL years. MI
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
Democrats Unanimous.

The bill has the unanimous indors-
ment Of the minority members of the
committee. The real purpose of the eau
Gus is TO discuss the minority bill with
the view of amending it, II necessary, so
that it shall receive the united support
of all the Democrats in the House.
The debate on the Philippine bill is
scheduled to come off within the next ten
days. and it promises to be almost as in
teresting as the fight over the Cuban reci-
prOcity bill II viii afford an opportunity
TO the members to make speeches for use
in the coming Congressional campaign.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
G. A.. B.

PUBLIC COMFORT COMMITTEE.
Offices, Rooms SO9-2l) Jcuifer Building
Corner 7th and ID SITS. NV.
All parties wishing to furnish accommodations
70 visitors during the coming G. \. K. Encamp-
urrt are requested to call at the headquarters
n the above committee or send description OF
quarters. stating number OF persons that can bs
supplied with rooms. with and without meals.
ttt.. also list OF prices per day and by the week
NJ. l. WELLER. Chairman
apt-lm Committee on Public Comfort
CHICKEN WIRE. best quality 4Oc 100 feet;
roofing paper. best quality, cheaper than the
price Of the Combine: remnants OF garden hose.
genuine McCltl'aud saddles. $40. 5. BENSING-
rR 4 CO.. Ilth and b SIS. ap2tf
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
Governor Heard's Complaint.

The investigation was prompted by a
formal complaint made by Governor
Heard. of Louisiana. to the President to
the effect that the manner in which the
British base OF supplies at Chalmette was
conducted was in gross violation of the
laws of neutrality.
The matter was gone over at great
length at a Cabinet meeting. President
Roosevelt decided that an investigation
should be made and at the same time di-
rected Attorney General Knox 10 prepare
and submit to him an opinion covering
all phases OF the status of a base of sup
plies maintained by one government with
in the borders of neutral country.
About week ago Colonel Crowdcr tele-
graphed for Gen Samuel Pearson, form
erly of the Bocr army, and whose com
plants against the camp at Chalmette
prompted Governor Heard TO make formal
complaint TO the Government here. Gen
cral Pearson at once went TO New
Orleans.
While Colonel Gre wdsr declines to say
anything touching upon the result of his
Investigations. it is not thought that he
succeeded in finding anything that can
be construed as serious violation of the
laws of neutrality.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
TO ICE CONSUMERS:

Having severed The Crystal Plate Ice Company.
connection with The American Ice Company, It's
product is offered 20 individual drivers and LANCE
consumers. THE CRYSTAL PLATE ICE CON-
PANN 25th and h SIS. NV. nlg-T
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
uNDERTAKERS.

Telephone Main 176s. Established 1873.
S. H. HINES e. CO.,
Un,DERT AKERS. EMBALMERS, AND
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
1915 18th st. y. W. Washington. d. C.
The Washington times., 1902-04-21
Confer With President.

Senator Platt OF Connecticut. chairman
Of the Committee on Relations with
Cuba. had an extended conference with
the President last night. when. it is be-
lIeycd, they discussed the situation
brought about in the Senate by the ac-
tion of the House in passing the Cuban
raciprocity taTim bill.
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island, the
political manager OF the Senate Repub-
licans. returned TO Washington last night
He will today advise with his colleagues
who are attempting TO outline plan of
procedure to carry out the desires OF the
Administration. Mr.. Aldrich is chairman
OF the Finance Committee and also sec
ond ranking member Of the Committee on
Relations with Cuba. and one of those in
fuential Senators who have always
thought that tarid concessions should be
The Alaska prospector., 1902-04-17
WESTERN n[W5. BROUGHT BY THE EXCEL
 S1OR. RAILROAD TO hONt.
Musher Falls Dead on the Trail. Late Spring at the Inlet.
 Rough Weather.

On the last trip of the Excelsior. about q month ago. there were Il number of men aboard bound for llliamna and thence overland to the Mulchitna. They all reached the village on the bay in good season. Among them were two partners, Mossrs. karelsen and Ringdahl. They had one sled and three dogs, and in their eagerness to push ahead, left early one morn- ing expecting to reach the summit of the divide and get down the op- posite side before night. There Was no trail and their dogs soon began to give out. Mir. Ringdahl was at the gee pole and in order to help the dogs. MT. Karelsen hitchcd on rope and pulled in the lead. He soon showed signs of weaknes. and complained of being dizzy, so they rested for a while and on starting changed places. Mir. Ring dahl taking the lead. After pull ing this way for a while the leader