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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
TO KEEP OUT INSANE
PROPOSED. AMENDMENT TO
 IMMIGRATION BILL.
Inspector Williams Declares the Per sons Who Enter by Way of Ellis Island are Very Prone
 to Perjury.

washington, Dec S.-The Senate Com mittee On Immigration today gave a hear ing to parties interested in the bill to regulate the immigration of aliens into the United States.
 Goodwin Brown of the New York State Lunacy Commission said in the State insane hospitals of New York there were 24,OOO inmates and they were increasing at the rate of about zoo year. One-half of the large number, he declared, are foreign-born and should not have been permitted to land. He offered a proposed amendment to the bill extending the time to two years for deporting an alien who has become a public charge and with the additional provision that any alien who becomes a public charge by reason of lunacy. idiocy or epilepsy within two years after arrival will be presumed to have become such from causes existing prior to landing. unless the contrary be affirmatively shown"
 Mir Brown said that in the course Of ten years the foreign-born insane in this country will cost the United States S5o,- coo, GOO He declared that the State of New York would be willing to pay the entire expense of deporting all who came to the State and all who become insane within two years provided within his amendment should it be adopted,
 The foreign insane, MT. BrOWn Sdlu were largely from the pauper class.
 Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent urged the retention of the pro- vision for a B head tax. Many undesir able immigrants, he declared. would not come here if the tax was raised. These arc the people who cause the most trou- ble in this country
 Commissioner of Immigration Williams of New York suggested certain changes in the bill in order to draw more tightly the line of immigrants.
 There was much perjury at Ellis Is land. MT. Williams said. particularly with respect to disea sed immigrants. and term of Imprisonment should be fixed in cases of that kind. He was emphatic in favoring the sale of liquors at immigrant stations and insisted that the Secretary of the Treasury should have authority to say what should be sold a these stations,
 pr. A. B. Richardson. Commissioner of Lunacy of New York State, corrobo- rated the statements of Mir. Brown re- gardng the proportion of foreign-born insane in hospitals and urged the closest restrictions on aliens Tn case of sus- poets. pr. Richardson urged that the burden of proof be put on the individual and not on the government Senators Ma son and Clay thought this would be a ha hardship.
 The committee adjourned until tomor- row. (
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part of Germany to be inadmissible and that any threat would be only "ballon d'essai'' Ca feeler). while as for England said the Minister, she has no grounds for aggression.
 The Associated Press correspondent in- spected the two legations yesterday and there were then no preparations indicat- ing that tho Ministers intended abandon- ing their posts. The government has made no military preparations at la guira. Venezuelan citizens considered the threat of 9 demonstration as bluff and set aside the possibility of an Anglo German demonstration.
 The correspondent learns that one of the chief officers of the German cruiser Vineta told German family at Laguaira that blockade of the coasts of Vene- zuela was imminent.
 The Venezuelan press publishes an open letter from President Castro on the embroglio with Great Britain and Ger many. In this communication President Castro says:
 Foreign cablegrams relate that certain foreign nations. among them Great Brit ain and Germany, have allied themselves together to carry out acts of violence and aggression against Venezuela and their manner of obtaining the resumption of the payment of interest on the public debt was to be suspected as a conse- ouence of the revolution that I lately crushed. Notwithstanding the official character of this news I refuse to be- Iieve it because it is inconceivable that nations which entertain cordial and friendly relations with Venezuela should prefer to resort to force rather than fol- low the diplomatic path, especially when the supposed difference comes fully with in the jurisdiction of our laws which are based on the principle of justice which, together with the other attributes of au- thority. have just redeemed, Had Ven- ezuela refused to fulfill her fiscal en- agreements and had justice and diplomacy exhausted their resources against such an attempt. only then could such extreme acts be expected, but this will never happen.
 President Castro explains further on that his government has not increased the debt of Venezuela and that he paid all that was ordered during the revolu- ton. including the German and other railroad freight charges occasioned by the transportation of troops. These facts he says, should prove the honesty of his administration and what foreigners should expect of him. Peace Is not far of and with it the fuIfillment of all his prom ises. He continues:
 'Honorably, I cannot do more. put honor first and will not seek excuses to disarm foolhardy enmities by accepting humiliations which would offend the dig nity of the Venezuelan people and which would not be in accord with my public life I repeat I don't believe these alarm ing versions. The cause of our national dignity Is based on our rights and our possession of justice, and on our rela- tions of friendship and mutual respect with foreign nations"
 President Castro concludes by recom- mending the Venezuelan press to observe the discretion and tact demanded by such an important matter.
 The German gunboat Panther has ar rived at Laguaira. The English cruiser Indefatigable has left Lagualra for Trim idad on a special mission.
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or two weeks because the men were on strike"
 Charles Francis Adams was the next speaker and he was followed by John Me- Maxim of the State Labor Commission of New York, who said:
 Tt is because men do not comprehend their relations, their interdependence in this world, that troubles follow We feel the more here in America because we progress faster We shall have to settle them in advance of any other nation be- cause of our advance and our Jcrogress and 1t Is only by the method wisely taken by the leaders of capital and the leaders of the large labor organizations that we shall be able to arrive to any satisfactory settlements of this industrial problem"
 G. N. Barnes of the Society of Engi- neers os England said:
 T feel that very great good is being classes and all sections in this commu- nifty to discuss these questions on the broad basis of humanity"
 The meeting adjourned until tomorrow.
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Porter and the Passiouists.

Paris. Dec. S.-lt develops that Ambas- sador Porter's representation in behalf of the Passionist Fathers of Joseph Church was entirely verbal and was not sent in a strong letter to Foreign Minister Del casse as reported here or in any writ ten communication. The subject was discussed during the recent diplomatic dinner given by General Porter and 1t Is now expected they will lead to a con sideration of the question by the cabinet with q view of determining whether 1t is possibIe to recommend the Chamber of Deputies to make an exception in the case of the Passionists.
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ULTIMATUMs PRESENTED.
Germany and England Make Demand
 on Venezuela.

Berlin, Dee. 8.-The German British ultimatum to Venezuela was presented yesterday afternoon at Caracas.
 The ultlmatums are identical in spirit. but not in form. Each embodies the respective claims of the two countries and is consequently different. Some an- nouncement on the subject would have been made to the Reichstag today had the House been in session. A statement will be made tomorrow orally by Chancel- Tor von Buelow or read by President von Ballestrom.
 The Bundesrath already has been in- formed that the foreign office is unwilling to disclose the text of Germany's ulu- matum as such a step would be against all precedents and because it would also be discourteous to Venezuela to publish the text before giving that country an opportunity to reply. Neither is an inti- nation given as to what forcible action will follow. on the ground that this will be disclosing military secrets.
 The Navigation Office confirms the re- ports that the German flagship Vineta ar- rived at La Guaira November 90 that the Fake reached there December 1 and that the Gazelle and Panther anchored on that port at the end of last week
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THoMAs MAST DEAD.
Famous Cartoonist Expires of Yellow
 Fever in Nicaragua.

Fever in Nicaragua. Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dec. S.-Consul General Thomas Mast died yesterday at noon after three days illness from yell low fever. He was inferred at o'clock this afternoon The funeral was attend ed by the Governor, the Consular Corps. the American colony and by many friends. The coffin was wrapped in the Stars and Stripes. The British Consul recited prayer In the cemetery.
 The death of MT. Mast Is deeply lament ed by the natives, who held him In high esteem.
 Thomas Mast, the Father of American Caricature," who was appointed Consul at Guayaquil in May of this year. was the son of a musician and was born at Landau, Bavaria, Septmeber 25. 1s4o. When he was years of age the family ca ne to this country and settled in New York.
 At an early age young Mast displayed great aptitude for art, but his parents insisted he should become a mechanic. This he practically refused to do and was allowed to receive six months in- struction in drawing.
 At 15 years of age, Mast turned his little instructinn to account by furnish ing sketches for Lesiie's illustrated jour nals. These were accepted and spurred
  three years he succeeded in gaining reputation which resulted in his being Sent to England to make illustrations for The New York Illustrated News. Later. under instructions from his paper, he went to Italy to join General Mazzini in the famous campaign in which Gart- baldi freed Sicily and created the king dom of Italy. He sketched all the memo rable events which came to his notice.
 In February, 1s61 he returned 10 the United States just before the breaking out of the Civil War. and soon after wards began in Harper's Weekly the se- ries of pictures which gave him such great fame. His painting in 1865, called The Union Advance Arriving at Plantation" was a masterpiece. Presi- dent Lincoln publicly acknowledged that Mast did more than any one else to in- spire patriotism and to recruit the army. It was in this period that Nasts first great political caricature appeared. mark ing an epoch In the history of political satire
 Then came the uprising In New York against Tweed and his so-called ring" Nast's cartoons were each powerful blows against the Tweed forces. and add ed to the artists reputation. Before the Republican National Convention of 1872 Mast used his pencil with telling effect against the party and journalists who were trying to discredit the administra- ton of President Grant. His works sorted well with the strong party feeling of the time. and wielded a great influence.
 Many of Nasts creations are securely established in American politics. Chief of these are the Republican elephant, the Tammany tiger and the Democratic don
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LAUDED BY HOUSE.
Resolutions Tell of Merits of the
 Maine Man.

Washington. Dec. S.-The House today maid A remarkable tribute to the memory of former Speaker Tn )mas B. Reed. His death had created a profound impression
 and there was a universal desire among the members that the House show a sig nal mark of respect to his memory For the House to take action on the death of a former member had only three prece- dents in it's history. namely on the occa- sions of the death of Benton. Blaine and Alexander Stephens, when it adopted res- oiutions and adjourned out of respect to
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The Case of Venezuela.

The Anglo-German ultimatum to Ven ezuela, which comes rather later than expected. is received here with pleasure. trough Jingoism may throw a fit and we have yellow sensatlonalism.
 Conservative and experienced men in both Houses of Congress are come Co feel disgusted with the general course of the revolutionary South American republics and all men of responsibility here will be glad to see one of these countries taught a wholesome lesson.
 Periodic revolutions and general repu- diation are not to be suffered to contin- uously wrong foreign interests.
 There was hope that for the sake of peace something tangible might come of the supposed efforts of Banker Seligman of New York to place VenezueIa's debts uror a practical basis of honesty. but the Anglo-German game with that coun- try Is called and no doubt is felt here that Venezuela will hastily yield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
No 1onger the Fire Alarm.

Senator Foraker is not the fre-alarm. rebel-hating Foraker he was fourteen years ago. Then he was Governor of the Buckeye State and when President Cleve- land proposed the restoring of all Con- federate flags to the Southern States. Foraker answered. Not while I am Governor of Ohio will any rebel flag be returned
 Today Senator Foraker introduced a bill to mark the graves of all Confed- crates who died in Northern prisons, the headstones and expenses to be paid by the Federal government the same as for the graves of Union soldiers.
 Only the graves of few Southern of- fcers buried at Johnson's Island are now marked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS.
The Frisco Will Work With the
 Mexican Central,

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. S.-The civil en- ginecrs of the Frisco System are in the field running a line from Brady, in Mo Colloch County. to San Antonio.
 A prominent railway official who is in position to know. speaking to a repre- sentative of the Associated Press. saio today:
 "TLe 'Frisco will not go any further than San Antonio. as traffic arrange ments have been made with the Mexican Central, whereby both roads will make this city their terminal points and both come into the same depot. The deal also provided through Mexi- can service for the Frisco as we'll as through service for the Mexican Central to all points west and east via the Frisco"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Thnmnson,s Bill.

The bill introduced today by Congress- man Thompson of Alabama to repeal sec ton four of the Bowman act, which re- quires claimants against the government for property destroyed by Union soldiers 10 prove loyalty will be urged by him and he has promise of full support from both sides. This would enable every claim to be tried on its merits and there are hundreds of such involving an i'm mense sum. particularly in Montgomery and other black belt counties which suf- tered from Wilson's raiders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Holding Them at Bay.

Mexico City. Dec. S-Charles Stewart, said to be insane. has fortified himself in his house near nere. and. armed with a shot gun. is holding Sheriff James and a posse of citizens at bay. He has driven his femily from the house and when any one approaches he fires So far no one has been wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
nistribution of Forecasts.

Washington. Dec. S.-The House Com mittee on Agriculture having under con- sideration the agricultural appropriation bill. today heard Prof Willis L. Moore. chief of the weather bureau. on the pro- posed distribution of forecasts by the rural free delivery system which he fa- vors. It Is estimated that 1t would cost about S60 GOO additional per year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
The Marseilles Strike.

MarseiIles. Dec. s.-The strike crisis here appears to be over Many sailors and others went to work today and tha uuays began to resume their customary aspect of activity The situation however. still involves possibilities of danger. aa the radical element has received prom ises of support from the dock lahorera of niae of the leading ports of France.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Shot a Bride and Himself.

Tyler. Texas. Dec. s.-A young man named Davis shot and killed Mrs. wynne. a bride of three days near her home some miles in the country yesterday afternoon. MT. Wynne rushed to the assistance of his wife. whereupon Davis blew his own brains out. Davis was rejected suitor for Mrs. Wynne's hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Canadian Premier in Virginia.

Hot Springs, Va. Dec. S.-Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier of Canada, his wife and some friends are here. The premier is apparently in the enjoyment of excellent health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Lodge Has A Bill.

Washington. Dec. s.-A bill was intro. duced today by MT. Lodge making rail- road companies liable for damages on account of injury or death of employees. notwithstanding the injury or death may have been due to contributory negligence on the part of the employe.
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Will Ratain Buckley.

Postmaster General Payne today gave permission for the official announcement that Charles W. Buckley would be re- tained as Postmaster of Montgomery.
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Thomnson Coming Hare.

Congressman Thompson leaves Wash ington tomorrow to attend the Alabama Methodist Conference in Montgomery.
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price of Bread Raised.

London. Dec s.-The price of bread was raised 1 cent a loaf in the East End of London today. thus intensifying the dis- tress of the persons who are out of work.
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WASHINGTON. DEC. g. FOR ALABAMA: FAIR TUES DAY; WEDNESDAY, CLOUDY, PROBABLY SHOWERS: LIGHT TO FRESH NORTH TO EAST WINDS.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-24

resentatives this afternoon He did not
fix any stated hour for individual mem
bers. bEt saw each one as soon az be
could, chatted briskIy. and to the po.rt.
and turned TO the next visitor.
After luncheon General ChsHee vas at
the War Department in consultation
with General Corbin.
II is the purpose Of the War Depart
ment TO promulgate a general order in
the near future which will relate TO the
reduction and shifting OF the army in
the Philippines.
Immediately after the hrst Of the com
ing year IT is planned to relieve several
OF the longest termed regiments now il
the Philippines by sending other regi.
nents from the United States. A re-
iuction in the strength Of the force viii
also be made by eliminating the number
Of men in each troop or company By ex-
piration of terms OF enlistment.
General Chafee was called 10 Wash
ingJon for the purpose OF giving his
views on what is needed in the way of
troops in the archipelago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-24
BASEMENT THIEVES
BAFFLE LOCAL POLICE
Houses Entered Saturday
and Sunday Nights.

The home * john Dietz. 1928 South
Capitol Street. was broken into last
night through a basement window. About
sl5 was take3 from the trousers pockets
OF Mr.. Dietz and s5 cents and a lot Of
provisions were taken from the kitchen.
1t was also discovered this morning
that an unsuccessful attempt had been
made TO break into the adjoining house.
occupied by Policeman Mullen. Blood
was found about the front door. and it is
thought the wOuld-be thief cut his hand
In trying TO force open the door.
Saturday night three houces on Mis-
souri, Avenue northwest we're broken.
into by the basement gang. but little
was secured Valuable articles were
left al all the places. and il is evident
the thieves only wanted money
Cue OF the houses entered was the
home OF Bertha Marsden. the daughter
OF Mrs Benjamin C. Hill. who was killed
BY her husband three weeks ago.
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COAL MAY GO UP TO
FIFTEEN DOLLARS A TON
The Washington Dealers Anticipate a
Heavy Jump in the Price Of
Fuel.

The indications are that we viii have
much trouble in securing sufficient coal
this winter TO even begin TO satisfy the
immediate demand OF our customers.
remarked a local dealer in black dia-
monds this morning. I hear that the
coal companies prefer TO ship their pro-
duct North, where il commands better
prices We will have to take whatever
we car get.
am AFRAID that the price. which nov
is $3.50 for hard coal ard s. for splint.
will be still higher next week. and Il
may. il the weather continues as cold
as it is today. go up as high as sl5 per
ton"
The poor OF the city are suffering most
from the scarcity Of coal Most OF them
are compelled 10 buy in small quanti-
ties. and they have TO pay high prices
Tb. dealers in coal oil and other de-
vices made for the purpose Of replacing
coal report a new impetus TO their busi-
ness, which slackened down somewhat
when The coal commission was ap-
pointed because most people were un-
der the Impression then that coal
would be plentiful and cheap in the near
future
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-24
BUSINESS MEN REFLECT
BULELEY AND STAPLES
Board Organized and Old
Officers Chosen.

The first full meeting OF the board OF
directors OF the Business Mems Associa-
tion since the recent reorganization at
the annual meeting OF the association.
was held this afternoon in the rooms OF
the association in the Bond Building
The following officers we're reelected
for the ensuing year: Secretary, Barry
Bulkley; treasurer. O. G. Staples: coun-
sci, {. H. Syme. and associate counsel,
r. F. wOodard
Approval was given the resolution Of
the Brightwood Citizens Association.
contained in a recent communication.
favoring the extension OF Thirteenth
and Fourteenth Streets northwest.
A letter from Judge I. G. KimbaI. re
garding the improvement Of the Police
Court building. was also unanimously
approved. and the following committee
was appointed 10 consider a plan and
give assistance In bringing about the de-
sired result; Thomas C. Hensey. c. H
Syme. J. Doyle Carmody. Chaplin Brown.
and II F. woodard.
A communication was received asking
the assistance OF the sssociation in
bringing to Washington the biggest food
show ever held here. and was re- erred
10 a committee composed of Charles
Jacobsen. L. P Shoemaker, and o. G.
Staples.
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.PAGNNG-HOUSE MERGER
FAILS TO HATERIALIZE
A Disagreement Between
Swift and Cudahy,

OMAHA. Neb. 2i.-The packing house
merger has definitely fallen through.
The information comes from a conhde1-
tial man OF one OF the largest packe-
in South Omaha, 10 the effect that Ed
ward Cudahy IS now in Chicago for the
express purpose of calling OF all ar
rangements which had been made
According 10 the information the dis
ruption OF the merger plans was brought
about by a disagreement between Cuda-
ny and Swift. All arrangements had
been made for the merger in the pack
ing houses themselves. invoices had
been taken and all was ready. Then a
halt was called. and now the cOmbina-
tiOn is declared OF entirely
Gradually II has leaked out that
Cudahy and Swift had split over the
manner in which the business was 10 be
divided. Swift held for . value basis
OF adjustment. but Cudahy wanted an
earning basis. Each firm was ready to
go into the combination. but each insist
ed that matters be arranged as eaca
had mapped out. The upshOt was that
Cudahy kicked out and the merger WAS
declared o..