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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
OFFICRHOLDERS MUST
BSCHBW PGiIFICS
Very Direct IntimatiOn From
the President.

Daniel Hogan, registrar or grain at Chi
cago. against whose appointment as col
Iector OF internal revenue for the South
ern district Of Illinois a protest was
made on Saturday by ". s. Warren. presi-
dent Of the Chicago Board Of Trade. has
withdrawn from the race for that place
He did this upon learning that Prcsident
Roosevelt insisted that Federal Office
holders should not remain active factors
n politics, as Major Hogan desired Ca do.
The President has taken firm stand
on this question, as fl affects Illinois.
Representative Hopkins a week ago
complained TO the President that W. B.
RidgeIy. Comptroller OF the Currency.
was active in support of Charles G.
Dawes in the Illinois Senatorial contest
between Senator Mason. Mr.. Dawes. and
Representative Hopkins.
Mr. Ridgely was at the White House to-
day and President Roosevelt is under
stood 10 have plainly told him that he
expected the latter TO refrain from rem
dering support to any candidate.
He reiterated TO various Illinois rep
.resentatives, both in Congress and in ex-
ecutiye Office that he expected his ap-
pcintees in Illinois to keep clear of any
active factionaI work; that the election
OF a Senator from Illinois was for the IL
linois people only TO decide. and that he
expected the Federal appOintes in that
State to serve their party by doing their
work in their respective Offices in first
class shape and by refraining from any
improper factional activity in connection
with matters with which the Federal Ad-
ministratiOn had no proper concern.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
CHARLES BROADWAYROUSS
DIES SUDDE.NL LYINNEW YORK
E1plres Of Congestion Of tie Lungs After Brief H7ess-En-
joyed International Reputation as PbaanfhropEL

NEW YORK, March 2.-Charles Broad
way Rouss. the blind millionaire mer-
chant, died at $50 this morning OF the
congestion Of the lungs at mis- handsome
brOWnstone house. No. 632 Fifth Avenue
he was III but few hours. Rouss was
sixty-siE years old
AS a merchant prince and phiIauthro-
pist Mr. Rouss enjoyed a fame that was
international.
In many respects he was one Of the
most picturesque figures in New Yorks
business world. From a poor boy he had
amassed large fortune for that time az
the outbreak Of the civil war and this
he promptly sacrificed 10 the Confederate
cause. devoting all his means to the en-
listing.
He served in the war and was with
Lee 81 the surrender Of Appomattox. A
few wears later he came 20 New York and
from small means developed the great
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
FORT RENO As Site
FOR A SCHOOLH0USE
Protest Against Bill IntrOduc-
ed in Senate.

Mr.. James 3. Winner, OF 1920 C Street
northwest. one Of the owners Of land in
the Fort Reno subdivision. has called the
attention Of the District COMMISSIONS
to the bill recently introduced in the Sen
ate providing Tor the condemnation and
purchase Of land for colored school
house
Mr.. Winner protests against any such
use of the land OF the Fort Reno subdi-
vision. and suggests that steps be taken
TO purchase the entire subdivision as the
site for a park.
Mr.. ". F. Richards, Assistant Engineer
ia charge Of streets, has reported upon
the letter Of Mr. Winner, stating that the
majority Of the streets in the subdivis-
ion are to De widened if laid down in
conformity with the permanent highway
plans
Mr.. Richards calls attention TO the fact
that a park of about 500 square feet is
already laid down around the present
high service reservoir He also mentions
the fact that the plans Of the Parking
Commission contemplate the taking in Of
a much greater area than is provided for
in the scheme for permanent highways
Mr. Richards does not see how any steps
can be taken toward the widening Of the
streets or the purchase Of land for park
purposes in view OF the welI-known I'm
apcial difficulties Of the District. He rec
ommends that Mr.. Winner be informe
that this is a matter to be decided in th
future. and that it is not thought -wis
at the present time TO take favorable ac
tion upon j..
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03

The question Of the position OF an
bassadors at Official functions. which has
come up again anent the order OF. urece-
dence observed at the Mckinley memo
rial exercises in the House OF Repre-
sentatives last Thursday. is causing wide
spread comment. The Italian Ambassa-
dor, Signor des Planches. speaking OF the
matter this morning. said.
4 can only tell OF the course nr,-s7,,.,5
az the courts Of Europe. II is the Gus
tom tnere Tor ambassadors come next
the sovereign Of the power to which tb- i,
are aceredited-before princes. ministers
Of state, and everyone
This practice is pursued in England
Russia, Spain, Germany, ItaIy-at al the
courts OF Europe. An ambassador. reDrs-
sents not only MS nation and the peop,e
but ne IS the personal representative OF
ms sovereign II is as II the sovereign
we're mere. This custom has been in
vogue since the Congress OF WestphaIia.
IN l64S. and was agreed 10 by all the
powers at Vienna March Il, 1915. End
again emphasized at the Congress Of AK
la-ChapeIe.
This is the universal rule at the courts
Of Europe Europe is not the United
States, however. Yet diplomats must be
governed BY the regulations OF the dipIo-
matte code It is not that We do not
wish 70 show ali Gze respect TO the Jus
tices o. the Supreme Court. but that We
wish 10 obey the rules which are uni
verS2L
The Custom IN France.
True, in France IL IS different from
the courts Of Europe The French s7ve
been obliged TO adopt a set or rules 10
every function OF state Had the memo
rial services IN honor Of the great Presi-
dent Mckinley been an affair Of the
French Government the Corps Diploma
tque would have occupied a separate
gallery as spectators. and not have been
seated among their national dienitarfes.
The French are a people of great tact
and manage these things without friction
For every function there is provided a
special order, TO which none can object.
But this is not the Old World. How
can I. who am here so short a time. com
ment on the matters Of the New WorId?-'
Suggestion to the United States.
S'Enor des Planches suggested that It
might not be inappropriate for the United
States 70 adopt some custom similar TO
the French His statement that al the
capitals Of Europe ambassadors took the
lead Of all but rulers. throws some light
on the ambassadOriaI attitude towards
vice presidential precedence II the Gus
tom prevalent among the "efete mon
arches" were 10 be adopted at Washing
ton, the President OF the Senate and the
Speaker or the House would De relocated
20 positions farther down the line.
At the Mckinley memorial exercises
the Diplomatic Corps came after the
Chief Justice and associate justices OF the
United States
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03

The District Commissioners have re-
Ceived favorable responses from the Gov
ernors Of thirty States TO the letters Of
invitation asking them TO serve on a na-
tional committee which will urge Congress
to adopt an amendment TO the Constltu-
tion By which a change in the date Of the
Inauguration Of the President Of the
United States Will be brought about
No decIinations have been received. and
the Commissioners expect 10 hear from
the remaining fifteen Governors within
the next ten days.
Just as soon as all the responses are in
Mr. T. B. +. Macfarland, president Of the
Board Of Commissioners viii call a meet
ing Of the committee. Some Of the Gov
ernors may come on 10 Washington but
il is believed that the work Of the com
mittee can just as well be carried on by
correspondence. All of the Governors will
be asked to zlve an expression Of their
views on the subject and 10 suggest the
method Of procedure that appeals to them.
The Probable Date.
It is now believed that the committee
the resolution recently passed by the
United States Senate, providing for an
amenduent 10 the Constitution fixing the
time for the Inauguration on the last
Thursday in April This resolution was
introduced BY Senator Hoar and was
passed by the necessary majority. April
30 was generally discussed at first as the
most appropriate time. especially from
sentimental standpoint, as it was on the
5oth Of that month that George Washing
ton was first inaugurated. the ceremony
taking place in New York
For reasons Of state, as well as for the
convenience u those arranging for the
Inauguration. an. those desiring to attend
it, it has been deemed wise by many 10 fix
a given day Of tn week IN order that there
may be no further danger Of Inauguration
day falling on Sunday. with the ensuing
perpleIity IS to who is in authority on
that day.
The Senate has twice tefore passed a
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03

business which he personally managed IN
ID his death
His many charities are well known.
Several years ago Mr. ROuss was
stricken with blindness Since th,n his
struggle to recover his eyesight has been
the most pathetic incident in his career.
He made a standing offer Of 81 900 600
TO any person wEo would restore his
eyesight- He found a man-Johu F. Mar
tin-whO was stricken with a similar
paralysis of the optic nerve from which
he suffered. He employed this man as a
substitute.
From that time Martin was the subject
for all the experiments Of the many who
sought 20 secure the fortune by restoring
the eyesight. Three years ago Mr.. Rouss
erected magnificent mausoleum at his
country home. near Winchester. Va. Il
cost 500, Coo
His remains viii be taken there for
intCTmCnt.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
SHOT AT A TRAMP
AND WOUNDED A GIRL

James T. Russell a quarantine officer,
stationed al the rear o. 1909 d Street
where nc was watching 10 prevent the es-
cape Of inmates OF 405 Thirteenth Street
IN which there Is a ease OF smallpox
shot at Daniel Bud. a white tramp from
Toledo. about O'Clock this afternoon, and
wounded Alice Thompson. a colOred do
nestle The girl was taken 20 the Emer-
gency Hospital.
The tramp climbed the fence back Of
the Thirteenth Street house He was seen
by the quarantine officer who began 10
shoot believing that the man had he
smallpox. The woman was in the way
OF the bullet and the tramp escaped.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
STRIKE TN NORFOLK
PBAGEABLY SETTLED
Men All Return 10 Work and
Cars Resume.
COMPANY CARRIED ITS POINT
Difficulty Arose Over Proposition Of
Street Car Company to Bond Its En-
ployes-Serious Trouble Was at One
Time Threatened-Militia Called Out.

NORFOLK, Va, March 3.-The threat
ened serious trouble between the local
street car company and the striking mo
tormen and conductors has been averted-
The strikers and their employers came
10 an agreement this morning. and at II
O'Clock the men returned 10 work
The militia. called out at midnight to
queH an expected outbreak, had nothing
to do
The trouble arose over the proposition
Of the street car concern to bond the en-
ployes- The me1 have now agreed to the
system.
The street car system was almost COM
pletcly tied UP for sixty hours.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
KILLED IN SEEKING
ESCAPE FROM DEATH
Another Fatal Fire in New
York Today.

NEW YORK. March Mrs. C0nchetti
Durando jumped from the sixth floor Of a
tenement on Canal Street this morning
during a fire and received injuries which
subsequently caused her death
Eleven other persons were burned or
injured by jumping OF whom Daniel ".
SheHiard, viii probably die
The fire started in the celluIold factory
OF James Wilkers0n. at 2lZ Canal Street.
and spread rapidly TO four buildings on
either side. a dozen small manufactur-
ing concerns were burned out Loss $3.50 o.
600.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
FLOOD TAKES SIX
lives AT PASSAIG
Waters Sweep Away Bridge
on Which Victims Were.
NONE OF THE BODIES FOUND

PASSAIC. y J.. March S.-Six unknown
men were drowned Al Outwater Bridge,
two miles from Passaic. last night.
They we're trying 70 keep debris from
the structure, which was weak. when a
heavy flow Of water struck the bridge and
carried IL way.
The men cried for help. but no one
could save them
All mills here are closed today On ac-
count OF the food
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
OBJECT TO A SCHLEY SWORD.
Veterans Have Senator SpoOner Present
a Petition.

A petition against the plan that Con-
gress shall purchase and present aysword
to Admiral Schley was introduced in the
Senate today.
The petition comes from James Conner
ford OF Post No. 6S. .. A. r.. and was
introduced by Senator SpOoner IT recites
that while fully appreciating the bravery
patriotism, and loyalty Of Admiral Schley
the presentation OF this sword is consid-
cred bad precedent and would be con-
trary 10 ''the spirit OF the Republic
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03

The President VIII go TO Charleston "a
attend the exposition. TtUman or no Till
man. This assurance he gave 10 a com.
mittee Of representative citizens from the
I South Carolina metropolis today. when
they called upon him al the White House
TO urge him not to abandon his idea OF
visiting their fair and their city. Incl
dentally the committee told the Presi-
dent that the letter Of Lieutenant Gov
crnor TilIman regarding the sword pre-
sentation was simply the view Of an in
diyidual. and did not represent the sen.t-
ment Of the people.
Personnel Of the Committee.
The committee which called on the
President was composed Of Mr. =. Adgar
Smyth. mayor Of Charleston Col C. s.
Gadsdeu, a prominent railroad Official:
Mr.. J. c. HemphuI. editor Of the News
and Courier" OF Charleston and Messrs.
r. G. Rhett and C. w KoIlock. members
Of the board Of aldermen Of that city.
They arrived at the White House
promptly at l o'clock, and we're immedi-
ately given an audience with the Presi-
deut. They informed him that their
plans for his entertainment while in Char
lesion had been completed. and that they
only now desired his approval Of them
before they should arrange TO carry the
programme into effect. II was their de-
sire that he should make the visit about
the middle Of the present month, arraug-
ing to be in Charleston on the 18th, if it
suited his convenience.
The arrangements contemplate his ar
riving at SummervilIe, a suburb abou-
twenty miles out CT Charleston. the 81
vious evening and remaining overnight . .
the Pine Forest Inn.
Reception BY Charleston.
The following morning he would be re-
ceived in Charleston, and escorted to the
St. Charles Hotel by a large military es-
cort There he would review the parade.
ana afterward make mis- headquarters at
that hostelry while in the city. A formal
welcome would then be extended 70 him
in the Auditorium building Oh the grounds
OF the exposition.
Luncheon would then be served In the
Woman's Building. after which the. Presi-
Dental party would visit sue places OF
interest on the grounds as they might
desire
To Visit Fort Sumter.
A drive viii precede a trip down the
bay to old Fort Sumter, where the guns
will boom forth the salute to the Presi-
dent.
In the evening a dinner viii be given
by the city OF Charleston az the Charles
ton Hotel. in honor Of the President. at
which he viii be present.
Just before leaving the White House
Major Hemphiu. OF the Charleston com
mittec, said: The President has given
us MS assurance that he win attend the
exposition"
Mayor Smyth and his party arrived in
the city early this morning and are stop
ping at the Raleigh Hotel They stated
that they were here according 70 their
prearranged plans, and that the action Of
Mr. Tillman was in no way considered by
them, and they did not believe that it
would be by President Roosevelt.
They left the hotel about 1890 O'Clock.
and shortly afterward drove 20 the White
House. where they conferred with and
afterWard tC1k luncheon with the ProEi-
dent.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
THIRTY GOVERNORS TO SERVE
ON INAUGURATION COMMITTEE
4 NEW DAY FOR LVDUCTTNG
THE PRESIDENT INTO OFFICE

All indications point 10 for the induction Prd,nt
March
public
this it last
April, md vcathc
clustering winds O all
upon cy thooughfares to change
the date for the Inauguration taken year
of
general committee Thirty of these have
to
foret Congress adjourus
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
ST. LOUIS WARMLY
WELCOMES PRINCE
Pzmce as a HaHdShaker.

Prince Henry and party
reached St Louis this morning
shortly before Z o'clock, and,
after breakfasting and taking
a flying trip about the city,
left for Chicago.
In -. Louis the Prince con
frmed his reputation for de
mocracy by shaking hands with
the members of one Of the vel
coming delegations, and max
ing them a speech.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03

Admiral George Dewey, Of the navy. Mr.
John Joy Edison, chairman OF the in
augural committee Of 1901. Justice John
NJ Harlan. of the United States SuDreme
Court; Commissioner Henry +. F. Nacfar-
land, Mr. John W. Foster. Nj Charles J.
Bell. Mr.. Charles G. Glover NJ. Theodore
w. Noycs. Mr.. Frank A. Mansev. Mr..
Beriah wilkins. Gen. Henry Y. Bovuton
Mr. Thomas W. Smith. president Of the
Board Of Trade, and Mr. S. W. Wood
ward
Origin Of This Movement.
The national committee now being or
ganized is the outcome Of a resolution
passed by the last inaugural committee
prior TO its final adjournment That res
olution recited the fact that a change in
the date Of The Inauguration Of the Presi-
dent Of United States had long beer
deemed a most desirable reform and re-
questod the District Commissioners to un-
dertake the appointment and organization
OF committee having the proposed
change for its purpose
Commissioner MacfarIand. as president
Of the Board. took the matter in hand
and after consulting with Chairman Ed
son Of the Inaugural Committee. the
personnel Of the national body was de-
cided upon As the States will have
largely to do with the necessary amend
ment TO the Constitution. il was thought
that the Governors Of the various States
should form the main body Of the com
mittee.
Letters Of Invitation Issued.
Letters OF invitation were accordingly
sent TO the State Executives. and the re-
sponses so far received blythe Commission
eTs have been framed with expressions Of
the heartiest approval Of the project.
The Governors heard from have stated
as a rule that they have long thought
there should be a change Of date. and
are ready and willing to do all IN their
power TO bring about the desired read
iustu.ert
The Commissioners are much encour-
aged At the success met in their preIimi-
nary efforts and feel that at last the
much discussed and long desired change
is about TO be effected The passage Of
the Hoar resolution by the Senate. they
think, simp!iGes matters a great deal. and
il is believed that il is only necessary to
properly present the matter TO the House
and have someone chamniCn the resolution
TO secure the speedy concurrence Of the
lower branch OF Congress
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
DES PLANCHES EXPLAINS RULE
AS TO DIPLOMATIC PRECEDENCE
CAUSE OF DISCUSSION OVER
ORDER AT CAPITOL LAST THURSDAY.

The order of precedence Capitol occasion
the Mckinley memorial exercises Thursday
spread adverse probably
feeling having arrangements hand
The whole matter of giving Supreme
United and distinguished precedence
the diplomatic by Europe
France excepted would argued
placed the rep
only the they person
sovereign discusses the situation most enter
tainingy Evening Times
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
DETROIT LOSES FIGHT
FOR PHRBE-CBN4 FARES
The Supreme Court Decides
Against the City Today.

The Supreme Court Of the United States
today decided the case Of the city Of
Detroit against the Detroit Citizens Street
Railway Company IN favor OF the defend
ant, declaring invalid the ordinances Of
the city council reducing fares from 9
cents 10 cents.
The court held that the original ordi-
nances making the fare 5 cents were in
the nature OF a contract, and could only
be abrogated with the consent Of the de-
fendaut
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
GERMAN VETERANS AMONG THESE
Prince Makes a Speech and
Shakes Hands With Them.
IS DRIVEN OVER THE CITY
Crowds Salute Him With Cheers Where
evsg He Appears-Sees Worlds Fair
g.; and Enjoys an Elaborate Break
f-5t.

ST. LOUIS, March 3.-Prince Henry's
train arrived at Union Station at 6:53 this
morning. seven minutes ahead Of sched-
ule time.
Mayor Wells. former Governor Francis.
German Consul RIoIol. and the reception
committee, composed Of IOI prominent
citizens. greeted the royal visitor as he
aIighted from the train.
The interior OF Union Station was pro-
1usely decorated, and the great midway
and all approaches to the station were
crowded with people anxious TO get a
glimpse Of his Royal Highuess. The crowd
numbered $4,000.
A Gordon Of police leading from the
train entrance gates across IN, midway.
through the station, and to the grand
hall on the second floor Of the station.
formed a passageway for the Prince and
his suite.
In +he grand hall the Prince was greet
ed b. the German veterans Of St Louis
and Springfield. III, headed by William
G. Vach. who presented the Prince with
a handsome scroll bearing the coat Of
arms Of America and Germany. entwined
with the national coIors o. the two coun-
tries
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ID waiting and started on drive through
the principal thoroughfares Of the citv
There were forty carriages in all. each
having a coachnan and footman In fun
uniform.
A platoon Of mounted police. under
command Of Chief KieIy and a detachment
Of the Fourth United States Cavalry. IN
der command OF Major Edwards. acted as
an escort.
Driven Over St. Louis.
The drive took them through the main
business section Of the city. Everywhere
the streets were lined with people who
cheeIeS the Prince heartily as he passed
and he smiled and bowed his acknowledge
ments.
The s. Louis Club on LlndeI Boule-
ward. just west az Grand Avenue. where
an elaborate breakfast had been prepared
was reached a little after O'Clock. The
decorations there were. profuse and. mag
nihcent. both outside the club and in the
BANQUET hall where American Beauty
roses occupieS sixteen great vases on she
table. which was in the form Of a great
horseshoe
There were 152 guests at the breakfast.
among them were Hon. D. r. Francis.
Mayor Wells. Governor DOckerv. Brig.
Gen Bates, AdoIphus Busch. William ].
Lemp. eX-Mayor WaIdridge. Pierre Chou
teau, William T Harsrick and Bishop Tut
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
BATTLE NEAR BOGoTA.

Two Days Fierce Engagement Between
Government and RevolutiCnists.
The United states minister AZ B0gota
has informed the Department Of State
that a battle took place near B0g0ta be-
tween the Government forces aud the
revolationists On February p and "a.
The forces engaged were small. but
the loss was heavy.
The Government expresses satisfaction
with the result
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-03
BITTEN BY A RABID DOG.
Mary Johnson, ColOTed, Removed 10
FIeedman's HoS-oltal

The police were notified saturday az
tern0r. ~ Dr. H Joliet. OF 1I15 L Street
no Invest. that Mary Johnson, a coIored
-5oman, thirty years old, living az No. IS
Liberty street northwest. was suffering
from hydophobia AS the result OF having
been bitten by a dog. The woman was re-
moved 10 the Freedman's Hospital and
the Health once notified.