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The Washington times., 1902-05-25
MANUFACTURING.
Schwab's Auto Ambition.

has placed an order with a German
firm. for a $4,000 auto. which he hopes
will make a mile In 42 seconds. II thls
speed is accomplished bonus of $1,000
will be paid to the manufacturers.
70 Make Cotton Fabrics Also.
At New Bedford. Mass. the New Eng
land Yarn Company is about to install
I 500 looms for the manufacture Of COT
Continued on Tenth Page.)
The Washington times., 1902-05-25

! Minnesota Meets Beef Trust.
Salaries of Minnesota employees ad-
vanced 10 per cent by State board OF
control because of increased cost of liv-
ing since beef trust raised price of meat
Additional cost to the State will exceed
10000 a year No demand for increase
on part of employees.
Quay Defeated at Home.
United States Senator VI. S. Quay re-
ceived a serious setback in his efforts
to control the Republican nominations
of Pennsylvania when his own county,
Beaver. refused TO support the Quay
candidate for governor or TO favor the
reelection of United States Senator
Penrose. This incident is sure to have
notable influence on the future of
Pennsylvania politics.
Big Offer to New York's Governor.
Reported that Governor Odcll of New
York has been offered a salary of
100000 to act as Eastern agent of the
Hartman Railroad interest on his re-
tirement from Office. II confirmed this
report would foreshadow Odell's with
drawal from the race for reelection.
Carnegie's Philippine Offer.
The fact that Andrew Carnegie in con-
versation with President Mckinley Of
fered to pay the 500 .Oc0 900 indemnity to
Srain, II necessary in order to prevent
the United States from taking final pos
session of the Philippines has just been
divulged by President Seward, of the
Fidelity and Casualty Company (New
York; in that company's monthly bull
letin. Mr.. Carnegie 10 be sent as a peace
envoy TO the Filipinos, with full author
ity to assure them OF peaceable inten-
tlons.
Croker's Successor Resigns.
Lewis Ni,on's sudden and unexpected
resignation of the leadership of Tam
many Hall. because Of jisloyalty OF lieu
tenants still assuming to take orders
from Richard Croker in England. has
brought the Independent young ship
builder into position Of national prom
inence. while in New York the effect Of
his action has been the leading topic
OF interest. A great change in Tam
many's organization is the FIRST result.
Three Regents Rule Tammary.
After a week Of rumors and counter
runners about the probable successor Of
Lewis Nixon as leader of Tammany Hall.
the executive committee Of that organ
ization decided Thursday to abolish the
historic subcommittee on finance. the
chairmanshin of which has been held
by the leaders OF the society in all Its
battles. in its place the executive com
mittoc. composed Of the district leaders.
favored the appointment OF 4 committee
of three, to constitute sort of re-
Ecncy until a leader can be agreed on or
Mr. Croker returns from England. The
men selected for this triumyiratc were
Charles F. Murphy. Daniel I. Mcmahon.
and President Louis F. Haffcn. OF
Bronx BcrouEh One Of the chief OBJ
jects gained by this plan was the rele-
iati5n OF Andrew Freedman. who has
been Crotcrs' representative on the
finance committee.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Cuban Repuhlic Bc-l.

At noon On Tuesday May %. the f0c
Of the free Republic Of CISa was raised
over MORO Castle at Havana, amid the
booming of cannon and the cheering of
Cuban multitude shouting viva Es-
.ados Unidos," and Viva Cuba L!brc,"
\ moment before that the American
flag was hauled down and folded up 10
BE returned to the American Capital.
This ceremony was the symbol OF the
transfer Of governm .ntal authority from
the United States - the people Of Cuba.
The aciual LEGAL transfer took place In
The palace, where for many years the
Governors sent by > Spanish King held
sway. Governor General Wood read the
order Of transfer prepared by the War
Department. which pledged the new re-
rubl!cnn government TO proclaim the
oDstitution as adopted, including thc
Hlatt amendment. Senior Palma the
arst president Of the new republic,
hon signed the document. The crowds
about the castle chccred. and out in the
harbor the guns of foreign warships
doomed salute. The British and Ital-
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
P. R. z. Quits Western Union.

The Pennsylvania Railroad has noti-
fed the Western Union Telegraph Com
rany tina; the contract for telegraph
service which has hcen in force for
twcn;y-one years will be discontinued in
six months. This action is generally un-
derstood to be due to the course of
George Gould, head of the Western
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
TOUCHING THE POLITICAL.
immigration Bill Amended.

principle" of government only with the
consent of the governed
immigration Bill Amended.
The principal amendments to the i'm
migration bill adopted by the House as
result of Thursdays consideration
were those imposing tax of sl.50 on all
immigrants. and making an educational
test necessary. The object of the bill
is to exclude anarchists.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25

tries. This applies to goods shipped
after the passing of the Foraker act
doing away with the II per cent dutv
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
MERCANTILE.
Oil Ceases to Flow in Texas.

Oil Ceases to Flow in Texas.
The spontaneous flow OF oil from the
wells at Beaumont. Tex. has ceased
and artificial air pressure must now be
resortcd to. to force the oil from the
ground. The change is due TO the less
ening of the natural gas pressure since
the penetration of the chamber contain
ing the gas and the consequent escape
Of same.
Bought Land by Inches.
Recording Of a deed in New York,
Wednesday disclosed a unique transac-
tion in real estate. J. C. Davies had
secured title to triangular plot Of
ground corner of Third Avenue and
1i9th Street. amounting to forty square
inches with frontages Of six. fourteen.
and thirteen inches, for the sum of 5000.
Its value lies in the street privileges
which go with it. namely. the right to
build the 5-foot stooD area along both
fronts. This will enable him to con-
struc. an underground room twenty
feet square for use OF florist. boot
black. or some such tenant. The price
paid would make an ordinary building
lot come to nearly s2.000.00O at the
same rate.
philadelphia Record" AuctioEed.
To reimburse creditors OF the estate
of the late William NJ. Sngerly, who
owned the philadelphia Record that
prosperous daily paper was sold at pub
lie auction on the 18th. All but fifty
shares of stock brought s2,S97 GOO and
the bonds carried valuation above the
Sc. 600 900 point. Successful bidder was
William 5. Stenger. for unknown
clients.
Contract to Marconi.
Contract for installation of wireless
between Government sta
tions on the mainland OF Alaska. has
been awarded to the Marconi Company.
Stations will be in operation in October.
Price of Iron Up "a.
Conservative level of iron market due
to operators agreement, was broken by
Sloss Company, of Birmingham. Ala.
which sold iron at an advance of 81
ton.
Salmon-P Packing Combine.
The United Canneries Company. in
corporated in New Jersey. has purchas-
ed all the canneries of British Colum-
bia and placed them under enc manage
ment Company is incorporated at ST.
OO0. 600 Reported. intention to absorb |
Alaska's salmon industries also AMI
thus control the worlds market.
SO coo, eco Oil Consolidation.
Seven Texas oil companies whose Of
fees are in Detroit have been merged |
into the Michigan Diamond oil Company. |
with 100000 900 capital stock. incorpor-
ated in South Dakota.
81 ,ooo, COO Fire in Chicago.
Armour & Co. s lard refinery burned on
the 18th. causing loss OF sl.cCO,OOO; IN
sured
a West African Trust.
Reported in London that n combina-
ion has been formed By Americans to
leyelop trade in West Africa. Many
Millions Of capital is involved.
Big Furniture Combine.
"A pooling OF furniture interests" is
he name given to a big combination of
urniture manufacturers recently effect
d. Capitaliza lion is s25.0Oo goo. and
lew schedule OF prices has been agreed
pom.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
DEATHS.
Z. L. GoGkin.

E. L. GoGkin.
Z. L. Godkin, former editor of the
New York Evening Post" died May
10. at Brixam. n small seaport town in
England. Hemorrhage of the brain was
the immediate cause. He was in his sew
enty-first years. Mr.. Godkin was born
in ireland. son of a dissenting clergy
man. and educated at Queens College.
Dublin. He began his newspaper career
as correspondent OF the London Daily
News" in the Crimean war. He came
to America in 1850. He studied law in
New York with David Dudley Field. Mr..
Godkin started the Nation" in 1866,
which was merged into the Evening
Post" sixteen years later. of which he
became the editor. In all his writing he
was aggressively an independent of the
type known as ''mugwump." He was
the author OF several works on history
and economies.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
TRANSPORTATION.
Goulds Get Two More Roads.

Goulds Get Two More Roads.
Syndicates representing Gould's Wa
hash system have bought control OF
two more lines; first. the Ann Arbor.
extending from Toledo. Ohio, to Frank
ford and across Lake Michigan on train
ferries to three northwestern connec-
tions. and. second. the Columbus. San
dusky and Hooking Valley Railroad. con-
rectinc 10 ZanaSVile via Columbus.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Lord Paurcefote.

The Right Honorable Lord Paunce-
fote. G. C. B.. G. c. II. c., British am
bassador to the United States. died May
"a at Washington. d. C. He became am
bassador In 1895. and previous to that
had held many important English posts.
Lord Pauncefote was born In Munich. in
1928. He was knighted In 1875. and ele-
waited TO the pecrage in 1899, Lord
Pnuncefote was the dean of the Diplo-
matte Corps In Washington. and very
popular. He had been Ill for some time
before his demise.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Chinesa Co -cption Exposed.

Si- Eohc-t Ea-t director of the i'm
gar,al maritime customs in Pekia, has
bi ought to l:"E: enormous systematic
'-auG5 IN the cclicstion of customs. To
rcmc - tic cv.l Ac has consolidated tho
=. ut divisions o. The board OF revenue
into one.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
FOREIGN
Crime Increases in Scotland.

Chine lncrcase3 il Scotland.
Prison commissioners in Scotland re-
port serious Increase in c-lmc in that
country. Prisoners N 1900 numbered
co. .502, and in 1901. GG.7G9
Mc.e Railroads in Spain.
Spain will improve hoT t-ansDo-ta-
ticn facilities by the building OF 300
niles of narrow Gauge railroad at a cost
Of 20. 10000. Present facilities are
had. owing mostly to typographical for
maticn OF the country. fountains OBJ
struct and rivers are swift. Present
rats arc - high and speed SO low that
1T l. chca3e- to ship goods from En-
gland th-a from one place to another
in Spain.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Canada Against Ship Combine.

Sir Thomas shaughnessy, president of
Canadian Pacific Railroad. said in Mon
treal tina. his company was prepared to
equip. when necessary. fast line OF
Atlantic steamers to compete with the
Morgan shin combine.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Quay Defeated at Home.
Big Offer to New York's Governor.

Reported that Governor Odell of New
York has been offered salary of
100000 TO act as Eastern agent of the
Hartman Railroad interest on his re-
tirement from Office. II confirmed this
report would foreshadow Odell's with
drawal from the race for reelection.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Meaning of French Elections.

Premier Waldeck- Rousseau has an
nounced his intention of retiring from
office in view Of result Of recent elec-
tions which show no increase of mn
Jority for his cabinet. This victory
means chiefly gain for the Radicals
and Socialist Radicals. The National
lists have gained some seats at expense
of moderate Republicans. The pure So
cialists have gained notable figure In
u. Jaurcs The premier regards him
self as Vindicated
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
America Introduces Cuba.
Isthrian Canal Treaties.

Secretary OF State Hay has sent to the
Senate copies Of the treaties proposed
to be negotiated with Colombia or Mica
ragua. as soon as the route of the 18th
milan canal shall he determined by Con-
gress.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Nava! Cadets to Be Midah;pmea.

The naval bill directs that "miishlp-
niau' hereafter shall be the Official title
Of the cadets attending thc Annapolis
Academy
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
GENERAL.
Minnesota Meets Beef Trust.

Minnesota Meets Beef Trust.
Salaries of Minnesota employees ad-
vanced 10 per cent by State board of
control because Of increased cost of liv-
ing since beef trust raised price of meat.
Additional ccst to the State will exceed
$4,000 year. No demand for increase
on part of employees.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Secret Society in Manila.

A secret society formed in April,
whose alleged object was to create Il
scmblance OF a revolution. and then de-
mand that Congress grant independence
to the Philippines under an American
protectorate has been brought to light
The Washington times., 1902-05-25

Continued on Tenth Pase.)
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Race Rot n Atlanta.

In an attempt to arrest a gang CT
negroes who hnd assailcd white man in
q suburb Of Atlanta. May Il. the police
encountered desperate resistance. The
ncrrccs were surrounded in a woodcn
house and a pitched battle resulted in
the killing Of four officers and three
negrces and the wounding of six per
sons 4 block of houses was burned in
he course OF the siege.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Definition Of a Farmer.

What distinguishes farming from n'er-
c-n,iic pursuits. within the meaning cf
the bankruptcy law. was the question
involved in proceedings against South
Carolina man named Drake to force him
INTO bankruptcy Under the law persons
engaged chiefly in farming" are exempt
from ouch proceedings. Drake was
lhown 10 have kept a country store in
connection wi,h several farms which he
employed men 10 work. But as his
main .carcc Of income was frcm the
farms the court held shat ne was
farmer
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Burial of General Rosecrans.

Secretary Of the Treasury in circu-
lar has assured the public that recent
orders for gentler methods of baggage
inspection at port of entry do not con-
template any relaxation in essentials.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
LEGAL AND CRIMINAL.
Railroad Escapes Big Fines.

Railroad Escapes Big Fines.
Missouri Pacific Railroad was relieved
by the state of Nebraska for violation
of maximum freight rate law. Nebraska
supreme court decided that penalty was
hafd up by Federal injunction.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Ban on Maclay History.

Without dissenting vote the House
adopted amendment to naval appropria-
ii1n bill. offered by Mudd Of Maryland.
tc prevent purchase Of Maclay history
for use in Naval Academy. This is the
story which contained statements un-
favorable to Admiral Schley.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
General Strike in Sweden.

In support of the suffrage bill, already
before the Parliament the Social Dem
ocratic party ordered on May Is gem
eral strike of all trades. Order generally
obeyed in Stockholm causing paralysis
of business. and partially obeycd in
other places. On third day. the strike
was called off because of favorable vote.
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
New Pacific Steamship Line.

san Francisco has report that
new trans-Facifc line Of steamships is
TO be established within six months, to
connect with the new Canton and Han
kow Railroad in China. The Brice syn
dicate. which is building the railroad.
has contract for 100000 tons Of rails.
This enormous contract is TO be the nu-
cleus of business for the new line or
ships. which will ply between San
Francisco and HonEkong
The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Asphalt Receivers Report.
Carter Case Men Kidnapped.

Gaynor and Green. who forfeited heavy
bail by failing to stand trial for alleged
& implicitly in the Savannah harboT
frauds against the Government, were ar
rested IN Quebec on Canadian warrants
secured by United States Secret Service
officers The accused men were taken
10 Montreal fer reputation proceedings,
despite cifcrts of Quebec authorities TO
intercept them with habeas corpus order
on molten OF Mrs. Gaynor VINO was liT-
Ing with her husband In exile. Later In
the week however. the order was served
and the two men taken back 10 Quebec.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-28

transportation from 81 to t1.5O. adding to
the excluded classes epileptios. persons who
have been insane within hve years, an
arohists or persons who advocate the over
throw Of government by force. prostitutes
and procurers Whose Importation IL now
a felony. but whose entry Is not prohib-
ited). broadening the word contract in
the contract labor law to include offer,
solicitation or PROMISE" providing for the
fine OF steamship companies which receive
At the port Of departure aliens sfhicted
with losthsome or contagious diseases, in,
stead Of providing. as now, for their de-
portation on arrival here; extending the
time within which an alien who becomes
\ public charge may be deported from one
to two years. and providing that immigrants
over Is years OF age should be able to read
in come language.
Just before the session closed a special
rule was presented to make the bill for
coming subsidiary silver a continuing order
until disposed OF. A vote will be taken
on the rule tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-28

mans confidential adviser and aide; and the
aspect OF the group savors strongly indeed
OF aegrandizement, Of consolidation and Of
assimilation, and other big things that rail-
road msgustes jdRgie with to the awe Of
ommon people.
Besides these chief Engineer Berry and
General Solicitor Kelly Of the Union Pa
eihc came In from the west on the train
and at the station were a host OF Union Pa
eihc operating and trhfic of1cials, among
whom we're General Manager Dickinson and
Trafno Manager Munroe.
When The special train pulled out again 1t
was Just two cars longer THAI before. as the
private oonveyances Of President Hughitt
and Wee President Harahan had been at
taehed to It. None Of the Union Pacific
men went farther than Omaha.
MY arrival In The east viii conclude an
inspection trip OF three months duration. -
said Mr.. Hartman, land during It ! have
learned more about the railroads which l
control that 1 had ever known. The jour
psy, though arduous because Of lite long
continuance. has been OF great benefit to
me-" 49,
Mr. Hartman is a small man Of fairly
heavy build. with a nervous, lean forward
manner. He wears a black moustache and
a slight goatee and talks willingly, but
conclsely. ASK me questions" he said.
''As me questions. I'll tell you what you
Wish to know II you'll tell me what 1t Is"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-28
HOUSE GOES FOR PROHIBITION
Votes to Suppress sale of Liquor in
Capitol and Immigrant
statiQAA

WASHINGTON. May 27.-The house today
passed the Shattuc immigration bill. The
feature Of the day was q lively debate on
the question Of prohibiting the sale OF in
toxicating liquors at immigrant stations.
II was precipitated by an amendment
offered by Mr.. Bowersoek Of Kansas to
prohibit such sale, which was csrried-Ss
to IS.
Mr.. Lands OF Indiana followed this VIC
tory with an amendment TO prohibit the
sale Of intoxicAnts in the capitol, and IL
prevailed by a still larger msjority-t0s to
~. The bill brings together into one act
all the scattered legislation heretofore en-
acted In regard TO the immigration OF
aliens. and arranges Il into sections. elim-
mates what has become obsolete by reason
OF subsequent legislation. amends some OF
the administrativs features and adds some
provisions TO the general laws and others
made necessary by the extepsion Of the
territorial limits Of the United States.
Among the more important changes are
those increasing the head tax on aliens
coming into the United States By lana
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-28
CONTEST IN BLOWING SAFES
Demonstration Made for the Benefit
of south Dakota Bankers
Association.

HURON, s. D., May 27.-A thousand or
more people gathered on Capitol hill in
this city to witness the fe-blowing con-
test given for the benefit Of the State Bank
ers' convention. Representing the Hibbard-
Rodman-Ely safe company of New York
was J. J. Deright OF ma
To insure a comparative test, J. J. De-
right bought and shipped in a Diebold safe.
The demonstration was a complete success
In favor Of the Hubbard Rodman-Ely peo-
pie. The Diebold safe was a $500 pound
burglar-proof model D automatic bank safe.
The manganese steel safe a regular No. 8.
The shots we're fired simultaneously from
each safe. The first shot Of nitroglycerine,
one-half ounce, loosened the joints in the
Diebold and the next commenced the work
Of destruction. The fourth shot opened the
outer door, and the two shots then opened
the reserve chest. The safe was a wreck
and looked ready for the scrap pile. The
Hubbard Ely safe was not injured.
Actual time occupied in opening safe, eigh-
teen minutes.
The contest was a matter OF much inter-
est to a number OF banks throughout the
state. The First National and Citizens
National Of Parker, the James Valley bank
Of Huron, the German AmericaD bank OF
Parkston, Aberdeen National and First
new safes for their respective banks
through this test. which was conducted un-
der the supervision of the South Dakota
Bankers association and was the first dem :
onstration Of the kind ever had in the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-28
MUST AWAKE TO LIVE ISSUES
unitarinns Are Urged by President
Eliot to Inaist on Right
,YW Prevailing.

BOSTON. May 27.-The annual address Of
the president. Rey. Samuel A. Eliot, D.. D..
was the feature Of today's session Of the
Unitarian anniversary. The address re-
viewed the work. accomplished by the as
ISOLATION and referred to the promising
outlook. b
President Eliot expressed the hope that
the gathering would not adjourn without
expression OF feeling with regard to the
matters OF common interest and apprehen-
sion in our national affairs. I'VE cannot
sit In frigid tameness," he said, while
burning issues are discussed. We have no
occasion to indulge In argument or TO
NEEDLE In the details of politics. but we
ought to insist upon the fundamentally
moral character of the issues of the hour"
Rev. Paul Revere rockingham Of Boston
introduced a resolution bearing on the Phil
ippines. praying the president and congress
10 take such prompt and e~fhcient meas
ures as, may replace the present measures
OF coercion with a policy Of Cancellation and
good will"
The resolution was received with srea'
applause. -
A resolution was also introduced con-
demnlng the employment OF children un'
der ~ years of age in the mills OF the
southern states. Both resolutions were re-
ferred to the committee on resolutions.
The election OF officers resulted as fol.
lows: President, Rev. S. A. Eliot. d. d.
Cambridge; vice presidents, J. w. Simonds
LLDa Portland. Me-; Samuel Hoar, Con
cord Mass willard Bartlett New York
T. j. Morris. BALTIMORE c. A. Adams. Chi
cage; Horace Davis, LID San Francisco
secretary, ca. ST. John. Brooklinei treas
urer, II. F. H. Lincoln. bingham.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-28
confirmation BIZ the Senate.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The senate In
executive session made the following con-
hrmations:
Robert s. Mccormick, Illinois, to be am
bassador to AUSTRIA Hungary.
Chandler Hale, Maine. secretary Of the
embassy at Vienna, Austria.
George Barclay Rives, New Jersey, sec
ond secretary Of the embassy at Vienna,
Austria.
Edwin r. Durham, Missouri, United
States Marshal for the western district OF
Missouri.
Alfred S, Moore, Pennsylvania, Judge OF
the district court of the District of Alaska.
Patrick II. Rourke, United States attor-
ney for the District of North Dakota.
Postmasters: Illinois-William II. White
house, Mount Olive; Holt c. Clark, Mount
Morris; George w. Dickus, at Rochelle;
Zachary, Taylor, Colfax; James NJ. f.
Greene, Hillsboro; William K. Nipe, Mount
Carroll.
Iowa-Benjamin A. Nichols, West Lib
erty; Harry E. King, M~aquoketa; Thomas
L. Green West Union; Joseph B. Morgan
Dubuque.
N~ebraska-John H. Tower, sutton;
Samuel A. Stacy, Ord.
Missourt-Luther MCGEE, Joplin.