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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
NEW Steel, BRIDGE TO
SPAN THE POTOMAC

! and Alexandria the Long Bridge vas ex-
tensively used by the army of the Union
as a highway during that struggle. 1t
was not until after the war that the rail-
roads appear to have fastened their clasp
upon the bridge. and then a single track
was built. on which half dozen roads
have since entered Washington.
Once the spikes which fastened the
track to the bridge were driven. there
was no turning back, and since the rail-
roads have controlled absolutely this
highway to the Nations Capital. such
control. which amounts to practical own
ership. has not been without it's own
burden.
For years the Pennsylvania RAILROAD
has borne the expense of repairing the
Long Bridge, whenever necessary, and
has maintained a highway open to the
public. over which both vehicles and
pedestrians may pass. This has proved
no small burden to the company. vet his
tory records that persons and even cor
porations have sought by legal process
to Dust the railroad from their control
of The structure.
strengthening the Structure.
1t has been argued on this score that
the bridge is not strong enough to bear
the strain of railroad traffic. That this
was true is evidenced by the fact that the
Pennsylvania Railroad some years ago
built great arches at short distances, all
the way across the bridge, with view
to strengthening the structure. In other
ways, also, the bridge has been repaired
and strengthened from time to time.
On Monday the board of supervisors
of Alexandria County met at Fort Myer
Heights, Va. and before adjournment
there was passed a resolution giving per-
mission to the Pennsylvania Railroad to
build temporary track across the old
Washington and Alexandria turnpike. at
Jackson City, and to Il point above the
Long Bridge, where the abutments of the
new structure will soon be placed. La
borers are now at work on this track.
which is to be used for the purpose of
hauling gravel, timber. iron, and other
material to the new bridge.
Purchased jackson City.
Having in contemplation their steel
bridge to span the Potomac, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad bought Jackson City, the
notorious gambling resort at the south
end of the Long Bridge, some months ago.
Since the purchase was made most of
the buildings in the place have been torn
down, so that for a time the gamblers
were without home. They have rallied,
however, and are reported to be building
new places for their sporting patrons
farther IN the railroad tracks, a quarter
OF mile south of the old Long Bridge.
Those who know say that a structure of
steel and iron. modern in every respect,
will be the bridge about to be erected by
the railroads. 1t will cost a large for
tune. but it is asked. What is a fortune
to railroad company
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
FOREIGN NEWS OF THE DA Y TERSEZY TOLD

the first intimation by any means which
the Administration had received OF the
probability that such an alliance would be
formed to preserve the integrity of China
and Korea, and prevent the consummation
of any secret treaty between China and
Russia to the untold advantage of the lat
ter countr. in Manchuria.
There is not the slightest doubt but that
this Government is greatly pleased over
the entente. which will morally receive its
heartiest support.
No one feels the slightest doubt regard
ing the aim of the treaty, or that its re-
suit will mean the termination by Russia
of her endeavors to gain exclusive rrivi
leges in Manchuria, or very serious trouble
between the Powers.
1t is especially gratifying to this Gov
eminent that Great Britain and Japan
have taken the stand they have. in view
of the policy of the State Department
during the past two years. to prevent the
continued occupation by Russia OF Man
churia or the disruption of the Chinese
Empire.
Ever since the beginning of the negotia-
lions for the settlement of the Chinese
troubles, the United States Government,
following the policy laid down in Secre
tary Hays note of July 3, 1900, addressed
to the American diplomatic representa-
tives at the capitals of the Powers: has
made every effort to preserve the integ-
rity of China and maintain the open
door"
In this policy Great Britain ard Japan
were in accord with the United States,
and the three countries have preserved
an unbroken front throughout the diplo-
matte struggles.
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China to retain control of Manchuria was
the moving cause for the formation of
the alliance is generally believed at the
State Department. No suggestion from
either Great Britain or Japan was made
to this Government that it join the coali-
ton. The policy OF the United States not
to be party to foreign alliances is so
well understood that it was never ap-
preached on this matter, but that the
tacit consent and approval of the State
Department was given to the treaty is not
doubted.
Official notification of the signing of the
treaty was received at the State Depart
ment by cable and also through Mr. Taxa
hira, the Japanese Minister. who called
upon Secretary Hay yesterday for that
purpose.
The interest of Japan in the treaty IS
primarily of military nature. The pos
sibility OF war between that country and
Russia has long been understood, and
with the latter Power holding Manchuria
it would have a great advantage.
The navy of japan is stronger than
that of Russia, but not nearly so strong
as that of Russia and her ally, France
Under the present conditions. in case OF
war Russia could not ask for Fl ance's
assistance without expecting that the help
of England's powerful navy would lie Of
fered to Japan. 1t is an old question, TINS
treaty. and has a deeper significance than
appears at first sight.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
POOR GRADE OF GOAL
used IN SCHOOLS
Result of Investigation by
Board of Education.
THE COMMISSIONERS TO ACT
EOrty-Onc Cases of Inferior Fuel.
Accordin. to Reports of Supcr~is-
ing Principals Second Trouble
Within Year.

The quality of coal used in the schools
of the District of Columbia has been
found to be of an extremely inferior
grade. and the District Commissioners
will probably take early action to secure
an explanation from the firms which OBJ
tanned the contracts. General Boynton
submitted to the Board of Education, at
its regular meeting in Franklin School
last night the report of an investiga
ton regarding the quality of the coal.
Report From Supervising PrincipaIs
Reports were made to him by the SUI
pervising principals of the various d-
visions. 1t appeared that the coal used
at forty-one school buildings was very
unsatisfactory, and that at each of these
buildings it was far below contract speci-
ications. The reports went into consid-
cradle detail. Comparison was made with
the amount of coal necessary to proper
ly heat the buildings this year as COM
pared with the number Of tons required
in previous winter months.
High Percentage of WASTE.
Much of the coal was of extremely in
waste was very high In consequence
much more labor was required to heat
the schools with it. in addition to the
fact that many more tons were required
4 fire of poor coal is more difficult to
handle than one of fuel which burns cas-
lily.
Second Investigation in a Year.
The result of the investigation is a
sequence to a similar investigation last
year. At that time there was much COM
plant of the quality of the coal, but a
searching examination revealed the fact
that there was but small percentage OF
waste.
Some time ago there came moro pro-
tests concerning the COAL which had been
contracted for and delivered before the
opening of the school year and during the
first month or two of the school year
The supervising principals were ordered
to investigate with the result announced
at the Board of Education meeting last
night General Boyntons report will be
Immediately forwarded to the Commits
sioners, and il is expected that they will
act by calling upon the contractors for an
explanation.
In addition to the discussion of the re-
port little business was transacted last
night. The purchase was authorized of
The Laurel Song Book for use in the
Western High School.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
ITO TURNS TRICK.
First Appealed to Russia and Then
Signed England.

LONDON, Feb. ia despatch to the
Daily Mall from Tokyo asserts that
the Anglo Japanese alliance was brought
to a head by the recent visit to England
OF Marquis Ito. who would. if he lad lot
succeeded in effecting treaty with Great
Britain, concluded an agreement with
Russia.
The correspondent adds that when Mar
quis Ito visited st. Petersburg ne en-
quired whether the prospect of an agree
ment regarding the Far East would be
well received and the Cars Government
suggested the basis of an understanding.
These were tolerably eXacting, but rot
impossible. Marquis Ito went 10 London
and similarly approached the British
Government. candidly telling What lie had
done in Russia. and intimating that if
Great Britain was not inclined to con-
cluie a treaty he must make the best
terms he could with Russia.
The British Government considered the
matter and accepted the proposition
whereupon Marquis Ito declined Russia S
offer
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
RELEASE OF MISS
STONE In DOUBT
Rescue of Missionary Be-
lieved to Be Far Off.
Mission With Having Caused the
Failure of Liberation Plans,

LONDON, Feb. 13-Mr W. F. Maud.
special correspondent of the Daily
Graphic in despatch mailed from Sores
on February 8, deals pessimistically with
the failure of the efforts to secure the
release of Miss Stone.
He declares that the liberation of the
missionary and her companion, Madame
Tsilka, is now as far off as ever He
says that the mission at starting held
all the trump cards. The Turkish au-
thorities favored the mission and were
most assiduous in their attentions and aid.
Mr.. Maud then proceeds to unfold tale
which he carefully avoided in all his de-
spatches pending the outcome of the mis-
sion.
Free to Tell story.
Now that this is ended. he feels free
it is an allegation against the members
of the mission of causing the failure by
their mistakes and incapacity.
He accuses Mr.. House, when at Bansko.
of temporarily neglecting the main OBJ
| ject to take up a local grievance of the
| people of Bansko, which is the chief CEN
| tire of American mission work in that
part of Macedonia, and which is impreg-
mated with Macedonian anti-Turkish feel
ing. Mr. House, says the correspondent.
allowed himself 10 be prevailed upon to
procure through Consul Biliotti at Salon.
lea the removal of the local Turkish
commander, who was obnoxious to the
people of Bansko.
Brought About Caution.
This step resulted in temporarily doub-
ling the garrison, as the troops were re-
moved with their commander, and 4 new
garrison imported before the old garri-
son left. This sudden increase in the
military force alarmed the brigands ard
sealed the fate of the expedition.
The incident caused a quarrel between
| Mr.. House and other members of the ex-
petition. He remained at Bansko when
| the others left.
| Mr. Maud further charges that Drago-
man Garguilo and DR.. Peet are lacking in
the qualities which would have ensured
the success of their mission. Moreover.
the inexplicable mystery with which the
! three surrounded all their doinss. resent
ing the Turkish precautions as espionage,
added to the interference at Bansko.
aroused the luminosity OF the Turks, who
had been most friendly and helpful at the
outset and made enemies for the mission
wherever it went.
Turks All To Gain.
The correspondent concludes by saying
| that the Turks have everything to gain by
an exposure of the whole incident Is
will show that the restless condition OF
Macedonia is due entirely to revolution
airy committees, fostered by the Bulsar TN
| Government.
| Mr.. Maud, telegraphing from saloniea,
under date of February 10, says that niany
Bulgarian bands have recently crossed the
| frontier and Joined the Macedonian brig
ands Some have penetrated south of tho
Melnik district and general rising is
| feared.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
old SOLDIERS GATHER
IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN
Sons of Veterans Celebrate
Birth of Martyr.
Music and EuIOgistic Addresses on
the Great War President COM
pose Evenings Programme.

Abraham Lincoln was eulogized last
night by old soldiers of the Union and
men the sons of veterans. Lincoln Camp
No. 2, and Gushing Camp. No. 80. held
meeting in his honor at Cushing Camp
Hall. 612 Z Street northwest.
General McElroy and others delivered
eulogies of the great war President.
More than 200 ardent patriots assem-
bled and enjoyed the addresses of the
evening.
The programme was as follows:
Invocation. The Rev. H. n. Couden,
Chaplain, II. of r.
Quartette. Soldiers Chorus. GounOd
Assembly's Quartette.
Recoilections of Lincoln, Col. G. c. Kniifin
Quartette, Hail Bright Abode. Wagner
Assembly's Quartette.
Address. .............. Hon. Z. w. Martin
Short Addresses by Members of the
e. A. r..
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
c. S. Davis, Adiutant General.
Miss Alice KimbaIl, Miss Lillian Cheno-
with. Mr.. j. w. McMichac' and Mr..
Frank Skinner.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
SAVED BY VETERAN.
Engineer stopped Express Train
Which Had been Dernilcd.

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 12.-Train No
10. the Cleveland-New York flyer of the
Erie Railroad. was ditched by spreading
rails between PhalanX and Mahoning
stations this afternoon, and one man was
hurt fatally and score of other passen-
gers more or less seriously injured.
The accident happened at o'clock,
while the flyer was making full speed.
MANY would have been killed but for the
cooiness and promptness of Engineer
Mathew Shay, one OF the veterans OF the
road, who stopped the train with the
emergency airbrakes after it was de-
rallied.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
FIRST AMERICAN FREE SCHOOL.
Hampton. Va. Commentaries It's
Establishment Centuries Ago.

Especial to The Washington Timcs)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb. 12.-Ihe
old Virginia town OF Hampton today COM
memorated the establishment of the first
public free school on American soil with
interesting exercises at the new Syms-
Eaton Academy. which was named after
Benjamin Syms and Thomas Eaton, tht
two philanthropists OF colonial days who
gave the lands and the cows Tor the mann
tenance of a man to instruct free the
youth of Elizabeth City County, in which
Hampton is situated.
The wills of these men, who died nearly
800 years ago. are still on file in the coun
ty clerks Office. Hon. John w. Goode
president of the Virginia Constitutional
Convention delivered the Grafton. large
number of visitors attended the exercises
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
MANCHURIA Is RICH.
Chinese Territory Well Worth Bat
fling For.

Manchuria, the rich country which the
Russians invaded and which they would
have annexed early in 1901 had not the
Emitted States given China the neral sup
port which omboldened her to refuse to
sign away her northern province, Is TOUR
times as large as Great Britain. In eX-
tent it is nearly equal to that part OF
the United States between the Atlantic
Ocean and the Mississippi River north OF
Mason and Dixon's line.
The population is about one-third OF
that of the whole United States. The
country is exceedingly fertile ana IS
known to be extremely rich in minerals
The Russian railway was the opening
wedge Of the Muscoyitc. In connection
with the Trans Siberian Railway 1t "'lll
open not only all Mauchuria, but all ot
eastern Siberia as we'll. The extreme
southern end of the Nanchurian district
is Port Arthur, the seaport granted 10
the Russians for terminus for 'heir
railroad by the Chinese.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Goes Out with Ceremonies.

Commemorative exercises will mark the
resignation of the Hon. Walter Smith Cox
as dean and member of the faculty of the
law schol of Columbian University to-
morrow evening at o'clo-k n Uciver-
sity Hall. The president oi the uIiver-
sity will conduct the exercises. Mr. Cox
has been for many years connected with
the law school, and his loss viii De keen-
ly felt.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
NAVY ORDERS.

Ensign F. T. Evans, to Illinois February
10. duty on staff of Rear Admiral R. d.
Evans as aide.
Passed Assistant Surgeon E. V Arm
strong, detached recruiting duty. etc..
February II, 1902; to duty on Olympia.
Passed Assistant Surgeon ]. E. Page, to
Seattle, Wash; report to Lieut. j. P.
Morton March l, 1902; temporary duty in
connection with recruiting
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
THE DAY In ILLINOIS.
General Holiday, Religious Services
and Banquets Mark Anniversary.

CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-Throughout Illi
nois, the State where Abe" laid the foun-
dation of his fame, the observation OF Lin
coins Birthday was general today.
In Chicago closing of public Offices,
board of trade stocks, schools, religious
services, and banquets marked the ap-
probation of the present generation for
the martyred President.
Speaker Sherman, of the Illinois House
of Representatives, was the chief orator
at the G. A. r. exercises in Memorial
Hall this afternoon. Tonight the Mar
quette Club heard panegyrics of Lincoln
from such distinguished men as Charles
f. Smith, of Philadelphia; Sena<,r j. l..
McLaurin, and others, while the Lincoln
Club listened to Governor Yates. Senator
Thurston, and Congressman Foss.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
MAKES LONG TRIP
VI. Snntos-Dumont Takes Ship as Far
rs Cape Martin.

NICE, Feb. 12.-Despite threatening
weather and an uncertain wind, II. San
tos- Dumont today made the longest and
most successful trip in his airship that
he has made since his arrival here.
He assembled from the shore to the limit
of the guide rope, and then sailed east
ward as far as Cape Martin. When nearly
opposite Villa Cyrnos, from which ex-
Empress Eugene and a distinguished
party were watching him, he stopped and
made a series of graceful evolutions. the
airship being under perfect control.
He returned here with the wind at
smart pace and alignted without hitch.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
DoWAGER IS soLICIToUS.
Enquiries After Health of Those
Who Went Through Picking siege.

An illustration of the peculiarities of
Chinese methods was afforded yesterday
when Minister WI presented to the State
Department the copy of an edict OF the
Empress Dowaser directing him TO en-
qure as to the health of the American
members of the Diplomatic Corps who
went through the siege of Picking.
Mr.. WI was told that they were all
very well. as far as the department
knew
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
TO PROTECT AMERICAN RIGHTS.
Prince Ching to See That Railway
Interests Are Protected.

PEKING, Feb. minister Conger has
been assured that the rights of the Ameri-
can Canton HankOw railway syndicate will
be eprotected, despite the countenanc
given by provincial officials to the Belgian
claims, which threatened the American
rights.
Prince Ching has undertaken to see that
the Government will not ratify any con-
cessions conflicting with the American
rights
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
SECURE ONLY S. IN PENNIES.
Bur glars How Open Railroad STA
ton Safe in Mary land.

HAGERSTOWN. Nd. Feb. 1.-THE safe
in the Western Maryland Railroad depot
at Waynesburg station was blown open at
an early hour this morning by burglars
who secured only about So in pennies.
The safe was wrecked, the door being
blown to pieces. The explosion shook the
building and aroused those living in the
neighborhood. The burglars broke open
the chewing gum machine and got small
sum in pennies. After ransack'ng the Of
fee. they escaped, but clues have been
discovered that may lead to their cap
ture
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
EYES OF EUROPE
FIXED On RUSSIA
Continued from First Page.)

Russia. 1t says that France has once
more been fooled and the effects will be
profound and great. Germany is satisfied
in regard to Wei-Hai-Wei, and England
and japan are face to face with Russia
and France.
The journal des Debats" admires the
fashion in which Great Britain defend:
her interests despite her troubles in South
Africa.
The paper considers that England has
the best OF the bargain with Japan. be-
cause a coalition against Japan is unlike
". as Russia is the only enemy of the
latter country. A coalition of other Pow
ers against Great Britain is more prob
able
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
RUSSIA THE TARGET.
Berlin Press Believes England Re-
lies on Jupanese Army

lies Japanese Army.
BERLIN, Feb. 12.-The press ofall shades
of opinion regard the Anglo Japanese
treaty as a defensive alliance against the
expansion OF other Powers in the north
Of China and Korea, and particularly as
directed against Russia.
The "Lokal AnZeiger' says that Great
Britain relies on the military forceo ia
pan, while Japan relies on the financial
strength of Great Britain.
The "Vossische Zeitung' sees in the
agreement an answer to the negotiations
of NJ. Lessar, the Russian Minister in
Picking. over Manchurla, and supposes
that Wei-HaiWei will now be handed
over to Japan.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
VIENNA IN DOUBT.
Difference of Opinion Over New For
eign Alliance.

VIENNA, Feb. 12-The "Fremdenblatt,"
the organ OF the Austrian Foreign Office,
declares that the treaty assures the neu-
trality of England in case of a Russo
Japanese war over Manchura.
The "Neue Erie Presse" says that the
treaty will not hinder the progress OF
Russia in the Far East. as she is already
in virtual possession OF Manchuria and of
Port Arthur.
The "Weiner Tagblatt" thinks that the
treaty ensures peace.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
TO INSURE MARCONI.
Wireless Telegraph Company to
Place S.JO.OOO on His Life.

LONDON Feb. 13.-The Daily Mall
says that the directors of the Marconi
Wireless Telegraph Company have decided
to insure Marconi's life for e15O. 600 The
insurance will be divided among several
com M nieS.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
AMERICA INFORMED.
state Department Had Long Expect
ed the Announced Alliance.

The cable received yesterday by the De-
partment of State announcing officially 10
this Government the signing of the treaty
between Great Britain and Japan was not
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

hour before by the United States battle
ship Illinois. which came up from Hamp-
ton Roads 10 serve as the flagship of
Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans, who is
to be the special naval escort of Prince
Henry of Prussia when the prince reaches
here.
Some curiosity existed as to what the
yacht would do in the way of saluting
as she passed the forts. AS matter of
fact. she did nothing. She neither fired
gun nor dipped flag. and the marine
sharps knew that although the vessel flew
the flag of the German navy, she entered
this port as yacht, and yachts do not
salute forts.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

He was not magnetic Ike Blaine nor
emotional like Garfield, but there was
wonderful force in his eloquence. An
honest, earnest. sympathetic speaker,
master Of his subject and possessed OF
slnguIarly lucid style. pleaded like an
evangelist for the material salvation Of
the people. Much speaking on the same
subject gave his efforts ain axio-
matte style which coined maxims and