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The Washington times., 1902-03-25
INVESTIGATION ORDERED.
Commissioner Foulke's Decision in Chi
cago Postal Case

The Civil Service Commission yesterday
ordered an investigation, based on tie
charges filed by Theodore w. Witler. for
merly superintendent of the Carpenter
Street branch postofficc. that he had been
illegally dismissed by Postmaster Coyne
of Chicago The Commission holds that
as no records or reasons, as the civil
service rules require, were given by the
postmaster for reducing Witler to a mi
nor clerkship, his refusal to perform The
latter duties did not constitute insubor-
dination and consequently was not just
cause for his removal. II is further held
that as Postmaster Coyne did not pro-
mote Witler's successor upon amy test
of fitness" or submit the promotion 70
the Commission for approval. as the rules
provide, he was not authorized to make
it. The Commissioners, upon these find
ings, ordered an investigation OF the
charge.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
DEMOCRATS CHEER MENTION
OF GORMAN FOR PRESIDENT

shall repose upon the bosom of Kentucky,
Virginia s first born. and fairest daughter.
There seems. therefore, some fitness in
my sitting among you. Anyhow, being Il
kentuCkian and Democrat / am glad TO
be here. and you will not, | hope, think me
assuming any consequential airs and
graces if l add that l feel very much at
home
I'VE are Democrats. We love our coun-
try. Our hearts beat true to its institu-
tiCns. We would rescue the Government
from the hands of those who are convert
ing it into q Government of the trusts, for
the trusts and by the trusts, and restore
il to the hands of those who will have
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT.
Certificate Issued by Deputy Coroner in
Case of Anton Scholtz.

After viewing the remains Of Anton
Scholtz. who died at the Emergency Hos
pital Sunday night rs the result of a
eunshot wound inflicted by the accidental
discharge of his rifle while hunting. Dep
uty Coroner Glazebrook yesterday morn
inc issued 4 certificate OF death by acct
dent.
The remains were removed from the
hospital morgue and taken in charge by
relatives of the deceased.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Good for the Babies.

There Is 70 s,eu;-- meScine -nic Srr babies
than Chamberlain Cough Rc-i-edy. It's alt.sant
taste and prompt and efectual- lures maze it a
fayorite with the mothers OF small children IL
quickly cures their coughs and colds preventing
pneumonia or other serious consequences. IL not
only cures Group, but when given as soon as the
croupy cough appears will prevent the attack.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium
narcotic in any form and may be given as
confidently To a baby TO adult il always
cures For sale ~ Henry Evans, Wholesale and
Retail Druggist. 922-02I F St NV.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25

of January, in resisting this upright
eous scheme to abolish the Constitution
and MeXicanze the Government"
Following Colonel Watterson President
Harper introduced Mr.. Nixon a ma
tive of old Virginia and the new chieftain
OF Tammany Hall. Some one called for
three cheers for Dick Cookers success
scr" and they were given with vigor.
Tammany Sachem's Address.
Mr.. Nixon said in part:
II came here tonight more to meet my
old friends from the State of my birth
than to meet new ones. | wanted to hear
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Department of Commerce Hearings.

The House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce will commence hear
ings today on the bill for a new Depart
meEt of Commerce. 1t has been said the
leaders of the House, including the Speak
err, are adverse to the bill, which has
passed the Senate. The hearings are ex-
pected to run for two weeks.
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Not Anxious to Die.
ORDERS AGAINST SIX ROADS.
Entered With Consent of Counsel by
Judge Grosscup.

CHICAGO. March 2i.-Orders3 against
six railroads which were recently made
defendants in the cases filed by the In
terstate Commerce Commission were en-
tered by Judge Grosscup in the United
States Circuit Court today, temporarily
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Killing Of Sea Fish by Dynamite.

The Senate yesterday agreed to an or
der introduced by Mr.. Hale directing the
Committee on Fisheries to investigate the
killing of sea fish along the eastern coast
by dynamite or other explosives. and to
report suitable Federal legislation on the
errhi
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
The Insular Committee.

The subcommittee of the Insular Affairs
Committee was in session yesterday.
the bill to establish a terri
torial form of government for the Philip
pines.
Chairman Cooper expects to report to
the full committee within the next ten
laVS
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Mr.. Belmont Again on Duty.

Representative o. H. P. Belmont has
recovered from his recent Illness, and
was on the floor OF the House yesterday.
He was warmly congratulated by his
friends upon his recovery.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
TRIP TO CHARLESTON.
Arrangements for Visit of the President
to the Exposition.

President Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt,
and most of the Cabinet officers, with
their wives, will start for Charleston
Monday, April I. The managers of the
South Carolina Exposition have set apart
Wednesday, April 9, as Presidents Day.
One of the interesting features of the
day will be the presentation by the Presi-
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
DELEGATE Wilcox ILL.

Delegate Wilcox, of Hawaii. who has
been severely i'll since New Year eve
with stomach trouble, suffered a relapse
Saturday. He was reported yesterday to
be some what better. His condition is not
considered dangerous.
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RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.
Senate Committee to Finish Considera-
ton This Week.

The river and harbor bill received by
the Senate yesterday from the House
merce.
The chairman of that committee. Mr..
Frye, stated that hearings would begin
this morning and that senators will be
heard today, tomorrow, Thursday, and
Friday. and that there will be no further
hearings on the bill.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
CAPTAIN COGHLAN ADVANCED.
The President to Restore Files Lost
Years Ago.

The President has decided to grant the
application Of Capt. Joseph Butler Cogh-
Ian, U. S. N, for a remission OF the pun
ishment which he suffered under a SEN
tence of suspension while serving in n
lower grade.
Captain Coghlan was convicted by court
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
WILCOX EXPECTED
VERDICT AS found
Does Not Believe He Will Be
Hanged, However,
TALKS FREELY IN HIS CELL
Jury Probably Saved Him From Vic
lence, He Thinks - Ground Glass in
Food Sent From Restaurant-Confden
of New Trial.
Special to The Washington rimes.)

:
NORFOLK, Va. March With one
month more to live. accord g to Judge
Jones sentence, James Wilcox sat in his
steel bound cage this afternoon and talked
about his fate. 1t was the first time he
had given an interview since the trial be-
gan. Reserved always, Wilcox had,
through his attorneys, kept away the
newspaper men.
Today, after the reserve were away.
and he had said that many things printed
in the papers were lies, he talked abou.
his sentence.
Expected the Worst.
YES. l expected the verdict" he be-
gan, Though NEST people thought it
would be second degree. l was prepared
for the worst. and as l stood up there and
heard the courts sentence of death l was
not surprised. ! knew the feeling against
me. II may be for the best. for, perhaps,
/ should have Jared worse had the jury's
verdict been lighter.
But dc not expect to hang There are
enough things about the trial to give ne
a new hearing. Tae fact that so many
people left the building when my plea
was being closed. and thereby meant to
influence the jury, is one ground on which
| should have a new trial. The judge told
them about that Saturday night.
Il have been prosecuted by some people.
With all the public feeling against me,
the crowd influencing the jury by its act,
1 did not expect different verdict. 1
was not so much affected by the sentence,
because l expected it and was prepared
for the worst"
Asked if he played cards Sunday to
while away the time, Wilcox asked how
it was possible. as there was no one else
in the cell It was reported about the
city that he and some other prisoners had
a game.
Not Anxious to Die.
Wilcox was questioned about the re-
port that he meant to commit suicide.
His words and bearing gave no intimation
of desire for self destruction. He said
they had talked about taking away from
the cell the knife and fork with which he
ate, but he remarked that if he wanted to
die soon he could butt out his brains
against the bars, but he did not care to
die yet.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25

something of her progress, and of her
hope for the future.
You call this the Democratic Asso-
citation, but TO my mind you might well
have omitted the word Democratic, TO.
wherever there is an association of Viz
ginians the word Democratic is assumed.
Applause l bring you greetings and
good cheer from the Democracy Of New
York. We OF New York have made up
our minds to stop fighting one another
Gcries of That's right, and TO turn our
energies against the opposition party,
which has achieved success through our
dissensions-
Will Regain Public Confidence.
New York extends greetings to the
Democracy of Virginia and the rest of the
country. and pledges itself to regain the
confidence of the people and to retain it,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
AMBA SSADOR HERE
NOT INFORMED OF TREATY

Il know nothing whatever Of the re-
ported treaty Of alliance between my
country and CEjna- Count Cassini.
Russian Ambassador to the United
States.
A cablegram received from Paris this
morning says that a despatch from st.
Petersburg announces the signing by Rus
STA and China Of a treaty OF alliance
While no further Information is contained
in the cable it IS presumed in official circles
here. if such a treaty has been cOusum-
mated. that it is in retaliation Of the Of
fensive and defensive compact agreed
upon between Great Britain and Japan
which has caused worldwide comment
during the past few days
Nothing known Officially.
No Official notification regarding the re-
ported Russo-C Chinese treaty has been re-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
BANQUET OF THE G. A. R.
Il Promises to BE the Largrst Given
for Years.

IL Promises to BE the LarErst Given
for Years.
The chairman Of the banquet commit &c
Of the Grand Army. Mr.. Thomas S Hop
kins, says. regarding the forthcoming
banquet, which is 10 be held at the New
Willard next Wednesday evening.
1T bids fair to be the most largely at
tended banquet Of the Grand Army for
the past fifteen years. have never seen
so much interest manifested before I
do not know whether it is because Presi-
dent-ROosevelt is to honor US with mis-
presence or because Of the growing in
terest in The veterans.
Il suppose twenty members OF the
House and Senate have purchased tickets
OF me alone. How many the other eleven
members Of the committee have sold 10
them I do not know.
1T win be a gathering OF the ablest
men at the Washington Capital There
viii be some disappointed ones, for many
viii put OF buying their tickets until next
week, when they Will find that none are
for sale. as We close up on Saturday night
az O'Clock"
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Teddy ROOSEVELT, JR.,
NOW, VERY CHEERFUL
Last Night Most Comfortable
Since Illness Set In.
HOME IN TEN DAYS, PERHAPS
Physicians Say That II Everything
Continues Favorable AZ at
Present He Can shortly Be
Brought TO Washington.

GROTON. Mass. Feb. 4.-Touug Teddy
Roosevelt was very bright and cheerful
this morning.
The other two boy patients also passed
a good night.
Miss Alice Roosevelt viii arrive in B0s-
ton from washington on Sunday morning.
and viii leave for Groton on the regular
train which arrives here about 1925
O'Clock. Miss Alice will probably remain
ct the Groton school with her mother
until such time as il is decided that Teddy
can be moved safely to Washington
This transfer. physicians say. can De
made in a week or ten days If everything
continues favorable as az present.
Passed n Good Night.
The boy passed a more comfortable
night last night than he has at any time
since the beginning Of his illness. He
slept uBsnterruptedIy for several hours
There was a very dia light in his
room in the inirmary during the greater
part OF the night There was little Of
that fitting about the room on the part
Of the physicians and nurses which has
kept the watchers on the qui vive
throughout the week ana ii was only a.
long intervals that a shadow was seen
on the drawn window shades
The boys temperature dropped 20 nor
nal. or $50 degrees. yesterday. His res
piration was normal also That is about
twenty TO the minute for a boy Of four
teen The pulse at that age should be
about eighty. or a little better. to the
minute.
In the patients weakened condition the
rate would naturally be somewhat higher.
and viii be for some time 70 come.
The highest temperature during the
progress of the disease was les degrees
This lasted for a part OF one day. At
that time the respiration and pulse rates
were correspondingly high. and caused
the gravest alarm
For time during that day the patient
was drowsy. and paid but little atten-
ton to his surroundings It was with
some difficulty that he was aroused when
it was time for him to take his medicine
Teddy. as he is called by his bareheaded
school fellows and the villagers. has
borne his illness with a patience and
fortitude characteristic Of the stock from
which he sprung. George G. Jefferson.
secretary Of GrotOn school 10 whom has
been delegated Secretary CorteIyou's task
OF making public whatever information
President Roosevelt deemed advisable.
called at the Powell cottage at O'Clock
last night
Mr. Jefferson said that young Roosevelt
was asleep and had been resting quietly
for some time. He had eaten well dur
ing the day, the school secretary de-
clared.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
ROBBERS PUT VICTIM
INTO COLD STORAGE
Loot His Till and Lock Him
Up in Ice Box
Chicago saloon Scene OF Bold Day
light HOld-UP-RObbers Chased
and Two of Them Captured.

CHICAGO. Feb 14--ArensOn Brothers
saloon. at 20 West Diversey Boulevard.
was the scene OF a daring daylight rob
berry in which three men held up Solomon
Arenson. one Of the Droprietors, and.
after beating him over the head with re-
vOlvers. compelled him TO open the safe.
The robbers secured S9.f5 from the cash
register and a bag containing a lot CT
rare coins from the safe.
ArensOn was then forced into the ice
box and Imprisoned. while the bandits
made their escape.
ArensOn forced the door Of the ice box.
and dragging himself to the engine house,
a short distance away. notified the are
men OF the robbery
The police were notified and two OF the
robbers were captured after a chase III
which several shots we're fired
They gave their names as James Kelly
and Frank SIaut- Three revolvers we're
found in their possession
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
PAUNCEFOTE NOTE
K. STILL A MYSTERY
Officials In the Dazk.

Government authorities are
much in the dark over the lat
est Developments in regard to
the initiative of movements to
prevent the war between Spain
and the TniIed States. Meth
er Lord PauneefOte nor Minis
ter Hengclmuller make explain
atOry statements as to the note
issued by England's Ambassa-
dor, while Baron Won Hoileben
maintains his original position
that the step was taken by the
representative of Great Brit
ain.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
OF THE YVES OF GREAT
BRITAIN, RUSSIA, CHINA AND JAPAN

therefore taken TO mean that Russia has
deliberately grappled with England and
Japan. and made a play which completely
set the English-Japanese move at naught.
so far as the protection Of China is con
ccruCd-
England and Japan were yesterday. by
reason Of their newly made alliance. guar
dams. so to speak. for China-as against
Russia especially. But it is now consid-
cred that Russia by reason Of her pact
with China. has slipped into the place
which the Japanese and English thought
they had secured. and that those latter
naions may find themselves wardless. and
with nothing better to do than discuss
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14

with one another the remarkable alb
duction Of their ward
It is not believed here. however. that
England and Japan viii unprotestingly
permit themselves to be made ridiculous
in this way, and that if Russia, even under
the authority of her skillfuIly acquired
guardianship. endeayors TO push her Chi
nese aggressions, trouble will result.
And. also it is believed that Russia does
not propose to be baked by the Japs
and the English and will not stop.
Wherefore there is a general belief in
France that a great explosion viii ere
long occur IN the Orient as the result Of
the two peace" treaties-the Anglo
japanese and the Russo-Chinese.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
Despatch Received in Paris
from St. Petersburg De-
ClareS Treaty Signed.
IT MAY POSSIBLY MEAN 4 War
Pact Releases England and
Japan of Chinese Guard
ianShiP.
CHINA is RUSSIA'S WARD
Bold and Effective AnEIo-JRpanese
Move set ut NnuEht by More
SkiIIfuI One of the Bear

PARIS. Feb. IA St. Petersburg mes
sage to La Lanterne" asserts that a
treaty Of alliance has been signed be-
tween Russia and China.
This is here taken to mean that Russia
has answered. quickly and in no uncer-
tain terms. the English announcement Of
the signing Of an Anglo-Japanese treaty.
and that there now exists in the East,
as the result Of these facts, a situation
that is more than likely to eliminate in
a Desperate war.
There is in high quarters here uni
versal belief that the Anglo-Japanese
treaty was signed to stop Russian en-
crOachments IN China, and to put an end
to Russian designs regarding the East;
and the signing OF treaty Of alliance be
tween China and Russia. just on the heels
of the pglish-Japanese alliance. is
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
.EPITHEHS and MISSILES
HURLBDIN REICHSRk4H
Riot Begins Over Petty Mat
ter and Continues an Hour.
SlME ARDENT LANGUAGE USED
Liberals Characterize Anti-Semfte
Leader ns ''JesuiticnI snake and
Moral Leper''-ARti-Semite Re
sPOnd That Liberals Arc "Dogs.
SeRvengers, and ShyIocISs.V

VIENNA, Feb IA row occurred in
the Reiehsrath today between Jewish
Liberals and anti-Semites
The Liberals called the anti-Semite
leader. DR.. Lueger, a political brigand. a
Jesuitical snake, swiRdler. and a moral
leper.
The anti-Semites retorted with such
epithets as aecursed dogs. shylocks. and
international scavangers.
Both sides picked uD such missiles as
were handy, and hurled them across the
chamber al each other
The riot. which lasted an hour, arose
over the discussion OF a petty municipal
matter.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
DEATH NARROWLY AVERTED.
Disaster Averted by Game EmDIoye
Of ChicassO Gas Company

Disaster Averted by Game EmDIOye
Of ChicasO Gas Company.
CHICAGO. Feb IA fire horror. SINH
lar to the recent Archer Avenue disaster
was narrowly averted during a fire on
South Water Street last night
Exploding gas caught Battalion Chief
Charles SeyferIich and members Of En-
CINE Company No. - in the cellar and
hurled the ten men against the walls Of
the building. injuring nearly all Of them.
None S-as seriously hurt. however.
Fearing ~. Their explosions. the firemen
5etreated. and fought the fire from the
outside.
The flames were finally eXtinguished by
Morris Odea. special emergency man OF
the Pecpls's Gas, Light and Coke Com
pany. who descended into the flames By
the aid 1f a ladder and rope and plugged
up the demolished gas pipe. He was
badly siDged
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-14
RECEPTION TO THE DELEGATES.
Entertained by Mrs. :. l.. Barber at
Her Beautiful Home. Belmont.

Her Beautiful Home. Belmont.
The reception given 10 the delegates by
Mrs. a. L. Barber at her beautiful home.
Belmont" was charming in every way.
The weather was perfect. with just
enough crisp coIdness in the air TO be in
spring. A balmy. enervatiuE atmosphere
might not have suited the personnel OF so
spirited and lively a company.
Mrs. Barber. goWned in black lace. with
diamonds, received the guests with her
usual gracious hospitality, and IL Is safe
TO say that they will remember this event
as one OF the most delightful Of their
stay in Washington. Miss Anthony. in
black satin. and Mrs. Gait. received with
the hostess. and Miss Calkins presided at
the tea table. The others Of the receiv-
ing party were DR.. Koch. Mrs. TindaII.
Mrs. Tennyson, Miss Herman. Mrs East
wood. Mrs. StockweH and Mrs Waring.
Col o. G.. Staples placed his carriage
at the disposal Of Miss Anthony
A list Of those present would include
nearly all Of the delegates. To many OF
them this was almost the first opportu-
nifty for purely social conversation which
they had had since their arrival in town
and they made the most Of Il. Every
where one came upon groups where new
ones renewed. Some of the women who
met at the reception had not seen each
other since their attendance at some other
convention years ago. so that the coca
sion partoOk somewhat Of the nature OF a
reunion.
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ceived either at the state Department or
she Russian Embassy or Chinese Lega-
ti6n.
When a Times reporter called at the
Chinese Legation today he was informed
that Mr.. WI Ting fang. 5he Chinese Min
lister. was out Of the city. having been
delayed in his return to Washington by
the Fort Wayne railroad accident. but
that absolutely nothing had been com
municated to the legation regarding a new
compact between Russia and China NJ
Chung. the Chinese Charge d Ahairs. ex-
pressed surprise when he read the Paris
cablegram. Mr. Wu viii return 20 the
city some time this afternoon.
Count Cassini. when shown the cable
gram. simply said; Il know nothing
whatever OF the reported treaty OF ALI
auce between my country and China"
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HOW PRINCE Will
TRAVEL TO AMERICA
Trip will Be Made in Demo-
cratic Style.
TO FAT WITH SHIPS CAPTAIN
Only Sign That Royal Party VIII BE
EbOHrd Boat II Arrangements
which Have Been Made for the
Princes BaEEaEe.

BREMEN. Feb. 14-Prince Henry VIII
cress the Atlantic as economically as
possible. and has given instructions that
he does not want any part Of the RrOu
Prinz WHheIm's geek reserved for his
private use. tho>-fe one of the four semi
detached dining saloons. which form the
corners Of the steamers saloon, has been
placed al his disposal It Is probable he
will take a number Of his meals AT the
captains table
Prince Henry'- Trunks
The only sign that the Kron Prinz viii
carry a member Of the royal family is the
arrangements which have made for the
Princes luggage. Two OF the lower deck
cabins brve been turned into baggage
ROOFS for the trunks containing the
clothes which Prince Henry viii use dur
ing the voyage. while a good-sized part Of
the hold has been partitioned on for his
highness' luggage, which. after the bag
gage is aboard. viii be locked and sealed
till the steamer arrives in New York.
To Use Twelve Cabins.
The Prince and his encourage win use
set Of twelve cabins. which form a
square on the forward part OF the prone
made deck. and are isolated from the
other staterOoms.
The Prince viii occupy suite No. Q. which
consists Of a sitting room. decorated IN
blue and white. with the walls covered
with satin brocade; a bedroom with white
AM gold decorations. and with a brass
bed. and having telephone connection
with the chief stewards room. and a
large tiled bath room The suite has not
been changed in any particular from its
ordinary fittings as originally designed
General Won PIessen's suite.
General Won PIessen. chief u the
( Kaiser's headquarters staff. has a SINH
lar set Of rooms on the opposite side OF
/ the ship. Admiral Won Tiritz naval sec
rotary OF state. and Admiral Won Secken-
f dorm have been assigned smaller suites
/ consisting Of a bedroom and bath. while
i the other members OF the encourage
/ numbering eight who are simply at
. taches. will occupy single cabins.
seven servants accompany the party