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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
ROCKEFELLER
WAR ON Pr. R. AVERTED
Wall Street Banker Says There Is
Too Much at Stake

NEW YORK, May 27.-That the threat
ened clash between the Pennsylvania
and Gould Rockefeller interests has been
ayerted was asserted without reserve
yesterday on the authority of the head
of one of the largest banking houses IN
Wall Street. who said:
Mr.. Rockefeller viii not fight the
Pennsylvania interests. There is TOO
much at stake
Beyond this. the banker declined 10
speak; but what be said confirmed a
statement made earlier in the dav by
certain officials of the Western Union
Telegraph Company TO the effect that.
while their company was. of course, not
exactly pleased with the outcome so far
OF the litigation with the Pennsylvania
Railroad. yet they had no intention Of
carrying the matter so far as to engage
in war of retaliation. On the contrary.
they believed that the Pennsylvania
Railroad had been acting entirely with
in the decision Of the court, and the final
decision OF the courts would undoubtedly
be observed by both without any further
unpleasantneSs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
FIERCE FIRE MAKES
MANY HOMELESS

TACOMA, n. H, May PA city in
darkness last light. nearly 100 buildings
burned, $50 persons made homeless, and
a loss of between $3.50 900 and $500. coo is
the story in short OF the greatest fire
this city ever experienced, il not the
State of New Hampshire The Burned
district. in the LakeDoTt section. covers
about $50 acres. The fire caught from
an insignificant blaze in the l)oiIer-rocm
of the H. H Wood Hosiery Mill in the
afternoon. In fifteen minutes the flames
had got beyond control CO the meE VINO
had started 10 extinguisE them, and in
short time. under the influence of a
brisk southeast Wild. the entire struc-
ture was ablazc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
OFFICER WHO SLEW
PRIVATE GETS -FOUR YEARS
HuSSner Declares That He Onlv
Followed Regulations

BERLIN. May 27.-Naval Ensign
Hussner, who at Essen, on Good Friday,
killed a friend and townsman. Artillery
man Hartmann. by running he latter
through the back with his sword for not
salrting him properly. was sentenced
yesterday TO four years imprisonment
and to be degraded from his .ank
Hussner said in his own behalf that.
while regretting that his sword stroke
killed the artilleryman, he acted within
the service instructions. and that he was
obliged by honor to compel obedience.
But. said the president OF the court
martial, you said you never drew your
weapon without using it?''
Yes" replied the prisoner; 1T is 80
ordered in the regulations"
You were seen IoosenIng your sword
before Hartmann left your side" con-
tinued the president
yes" the prisoner answered; Il
thought Of - Here Hussner men
toned the name of an officer who. after
having been struck by a private, was
obliged TO resign because he was unable
TO loosen his sword. and the private,
who was not identified. ran away"
The impression made by the prolonged
examination OF Hussner on the hearers
was that his action was the result OF
the German system of training upon
men who are dull and passionate, which
affected a mind filled with exaggerated
ideas of honor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
NEWSPAPER WOMEN
HOLD ANNUAL BANQUET
Pleasing Reunion of International Press
Union at Ebbitt House.

The annual banquet of the Interna-
tfonal Press Union. held last evening at
the Ebbitt House. was attended by near
" hundred members and guests. most
of whom were women. The guests were
received in the red parlors by Mrs. Mary
Lockwood and Mrs. Ellen s. Cromwell.
Without delay the company proceeded
TO the dining room.
The tables were in the form OF
horseshoe, and decorated in pink peonies,
roses, and carnations. Mrs. Mary Lock
wood, president of the union, was the
toast mistress of the evening. Her ad-
dress was responded to by the president
OF the Women's National Press Asso-
citation, Frances Graham French, who
extended greetings In the five languages
representative OF the nations with whom
the association has ahiliation Other
speakers were Mrs. Hannah 3. Sperry,
president of the District Federation of
Women's Clubs; Drs. Postman, Burnett.
and Slaughter, Mrs. Mary Nj. North Mrs.
J. Ellen Foster. Mrs. Croissant. Mrs.
A. S. Hamilton, Mrs. Aline Devin. Mrs
II. L. Schneider, Mrs Pickett, and Mrs.
Cromwell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
BIG ARMY OF ALIENS
BOUND FOR AMERICA
Two Thousand Immigrants Are Listed
oh Incoming Steamships.

PHILADELPHIA, May 27.-The huge,
barnlike structure erected at the foot OF
Washington Avenue for the accommo-
dalton of immigrants while undergoing
an examination by the Government in
spectors viii be crowded TO its full ca
pacfty this week by an army of immi-
grants now on their way 10 this port On
three of the International Mercantile
Marine Company's steamships.
The invading army from Europe num-
bers 2,115 men, women. and children. All
but $50, who are saloon passengers, are
aliens. 1t is more than likely that
among the latter will be found some
refugees from Kishinev, the district in
Russia in which the anti-Semlte massa-
ere occurred on Easter Sunday
The advance guard of this multitude
of foreigners is expected here tomor-
row on the American Liner Belgenland
On Sunday the big American liner HAY
erford is scheduled to reach here. with
100 saloon and 725 steerage passengers.
TWO days later the Red Star liner Rhvp-
land. Captain Barman. from Antwerp,
is due at this port. She brings 10 i'm
migrants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
MORE GOLD DEPOSITS
FOUND IN ALASKA
Rush to the New Eldorado in Cinema
District.

A vast gold field of incalculable ,ch-
ness. It is reported, has been discovered
in the Cinema district OF Alaska. The
news comes that a rich strike of pay
dirt has been made on Eldorado Creek,
near Bates Rapids.
The latest reports have it that the new
field will be quite as rich as were the
Klondike and Cape Nome districts,
though its full extent cannot be deter
mined until it can be more thoroughly
investigated.
Ever since last fall there has been q
rush of miners and prospectors to the
Cinema district. When the first reports
of gold were received. great excitement
was stirred up, and the Tanana River,
which flows through Chena. became the
scene of a scramble for gold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
HARRISON POINTS WAY
TO PUBLIC OWNERSHIP

CHICAGO, May 27.-Mayor Harrison,
in his yearly message presented to city
council Monday night, asserted his posi-
ton on the traction franchise question
He declared that the existing companies
must absolutely waive all ninety-nine-
year claims before any franchise exteE-
sion is granted and that no value on
those claims shall be allowed. The nay
or also demanded that provision for
early public ownership shall be fea-
ture Of any extension ordinance, and
that any ordinance shall be submitted to
final ratification by the people under the
public opinion" act.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
TOLD BRIEFLY FOR BUSY READERS E:
SENATOR QUAY OUT
or RACE, SAY FRIENDS

HARRISBURG, Pa, May IA story
to the effect that Senator NJ. S. Quay
had declared himself out of politics has
caused a sensation among the delegates
here to the State convention, which will
begin today. Many men in the Pittsburg
delegation declare that in the presence
OF two or three friends at Pittsburg yes
terday Senator Quay reiterated his
statement that he would not attend the
convention. and added: Il am perfectly
sincere in saying that I am going to get
cut of politics That is why shall not
attend the State convention. 1 reached
that decision some time ago, but when
announced it I was not believed. Let
those who would be the leaders of the
organization in the State take charge Of
the convention"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
LIEUT.. DAVID H'COACH
SURRENDERS HIMSELF
Officer Who Went Away While Under
Arrest Returns TO Fort Monroe.

NEWPORT NEWS Va, May 81
Lieut.. David McCoach. U. S. A. whose
departure from Old Point while under
arrest caused a sensation, returned to
Fort Monroe yesterday and surren-
dered himself to Colonel Story, the
commandment.
It was learned last night that Colonel
Story viii ask that Lieutenant MeCoach
receive an immediate trial by court-mar-
tfal on the charge of conduct unbecom-
ing an officer.
He was arrested at the Sherwood
Hotel by officers from the fort. but his
return to Old Point reservation is ac-
copied as intention on his part to sur
render.
He was ordered confined within the
enclosure of the fort, and on complain
ing OF being Ill he was placed under ar
rest and confined in the post hospital
He said he had been in Newport News
and Richmond during his absence from
the fort.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
JEALOUS OF A BABY;
SAYS SHE KILLED 1T

LANCASTER. Pa. May 27.-Jealousy
Of child, which is only eighteen
months old. led Bella Berry. according
to her own confession, to give the little
one poison. which caused its death. At
the magistrates hearing yesterday De-
tectiye Berger testified that Miss Berry
admitted TO him and to magistrate
that she gave little Jessie Richardson, of
Gainesville, bedbug poison 'She told
u.s." the detective testified. that she
thought Mrs. Thomas gave the little
one too much attention; that her friend
and hostess neglected her for the baby.
She said that in fit of uncontrollaDle
jealousy she administered the poison
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
FALLS 1875 FEET FROM
TOP OF BLAST FURNACE


BUFFALO, May 27.-Henning Bern
stem, rigger, employed at the steel
plant, met instant death by falling from
the top of the blast furnaces. bernstein
had been in the county but a short time
and was a sailor. He, with another
man, went to the top of the furnace
to rig UP tackle. The pulley block
and rope were in place and the other
nan was descending the rope when
Bernstein came tumbIing through the
air. almost brushing against him.
Bernstein struck first against scaTold-
ing thirty feet below the top of the
furance. then against the edge of the
Roof, forty feet farther down, and from
the edge of the roof fell to the ground,
ffty-fve feet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
THE SILVER QUESTION
Has RlGnTED ITSELF

LONDON. May Ex-senator German is
iii London, stopping with his son-in-law.
Stephen GambrilI. Mr.. German was
seen by a reporter for a London paper,
but was not inclined TO be very free
spoken on political topics. When asked
whether the Democratic party was like
" 70 revive the question of a silver
standard, Mr.. German said:
i think not That question has right
ed itself by the increased output of
gold Whether the question OF expaf-
sion will come prominently forward at
the election l cannot say. The truth
is. the Democratic party has not come
10 q decision one way or the other on
the issue or issues to be raised.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
FREIGHT HANDLERS DEFY
TNENTY-FOUR RAILROADS

CHICAGO, May 27.-'If the railroads
want to fight they'll get more than
they're looking for. Seven thousand men
are waiting to strike ii sley don't get
higher wages, and I couldn't stop them
now myself Lawrence Curran, presi-
dent Of the Freight Handlers Union,
thus epitomized the position of the en-
ployes in the impending fight. 1t was the
answer to the defiance flung at the
freight handlers yesterday by the man
ayers Of twenty-four- railroads acting
as unit. Shippers and Wholesale firms,
warned OF a strike that might tie up
railroad traffic. have made preparations
to close down in event OF industrial tur-
moil.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
I0KED AS HER BROTHER
WENT TO HIS DEATH

ST. LOUIS. May 27.-After bidding his
stepsister, Bertha Schmidt, good-by.
Charles H. Fosz went to another room in
his home and shot himself through the
breast, killing himself instantly. The
girl laughed at him when he said:
-Good-by I'm going to make away with
myself this time" Fosz has been in i'll
health for several months, and was often
Respondent. This IS believed to have
been the cause of his suicide.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
HAD 1T ALL HER LIFE.

81 have taken twelve large bottles of
Father Johns Medicine. I have been
troubled with Asthma and Hay Fever
eimost all my life. / commenced TO take
the medicine last December, and have
not had an attack since. It Is the best
medicine ] have ever taken. (Sisncdt
Mrs Helen T. Hogan, 352 Willow street,
Braddock. Pa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27

Don Francis d'Assisi, Duke of Cadiz,
who married his cousin, Queen Isabella
II of Spain. on October 10, 1886, and was
the same day proclaimed King OF Spain.
was the father of the late King Alfonso
XII. father of the present King of Spain
Queen Isabella, July %. 1870, formally
ahdicated the throne. in Paris. in favor
OF her son, the late King Alfonso. Don
Francis died at Epinay, France, on April
Is, 1902.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
BORN ON SAME DAY;
DIE AT SAME HOUR

PINE GROVE. Pa, May 27.-Born on
the same day of the same year, John
Gensemer, wealthy retired tanner. and
Simon Uhler, civil war veteran. died
of similar diseases yesterday morning al
the same hour. Each was seventy-two
years old. They were lifelong friends.
General debility caused the deaths.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
DIVORCE SUIT PAPERS
UNDER LOCK AND KEY

Mrs Efne NJ Thompson has instituted
proceedings for divorce in the District
Supreme Court. By order of the court
the papers IN the case have been put
in the safe and the grounds Cor divorce
are not known. Rutledge Wilson is
named as Mrs Thompson's counsel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
HAD TOOTH DRAWN;
GOT BLOOD POISON

HADDONFIELD, n. J.. May 27-Helen
Stratton is critically III at her home on
Ellis Street with blood poisoning. A
few days ago she had tooth extracted
The gums became sore and blood poison
ing resulted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
KING ALFONSO FALLS
HEIR TO $7,500,O00
Inheritance From Husband of ISa-
bella II OF Spain.

LONDON, May ga special dispatch
from Madrid says King Alfonso has in
herited $7,5GO,Ooo under the viii OF his
grandfather, King Francis, which was
opened about a month ago, in accord
ance with the desire of King Francis
that it should not be read until twelve
months after his death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
SURGEON ENDERs DEAD.

General Davis. commanding general in
the Philippines, has advised the War
Department by cable of the death of
Contract Surgeon Robert NJ. Enders.
which occurred from nephritis on May
q. IN Manila.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 18th. 1902.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 26th, 1902
For several years I suffered with Chills and
Fever caused by Malaria in my system, and
each summer for several years I would relapse
Finally my physician prescribed S. S. S. In all,
1took three bottles, and they entirely cured me,
and have never been troubled since I am
sure no other medicine could have given me so
complete and immediate relief, and I cannot
speak too highly of S. S. S. My partner in bus
mess is now taking S. S. S. for an eruption of
the skin and general run down condition of his
system, and though he has taken but one bot
tie, already commences to feel better
93I West Market St 1. SHAPOFF.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
PRIZE ELoCUTIoN CONTEST.

The annual prize elocution contest
OF Georgetown College viii be held this
evening, at p. m, IN CASTOR Hall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27

Yankee and Dixie Perform Tomorrow.
EIks' excursion. River View. Tickets. 25c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27
Gettysburg and Pen Mar Excursion

On Decoration Day. May 80, via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. leaving Washington 500 a. m.
Rate, 81 for the round trip
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27

buncles assesses, INDECENT ulcers and pustular and
scabby skin eruptons of various kinds, are common
symptoms OF malaria. Frequently the health be-
comes SO impaired, and such lifeless condition
ensues that the person loses interest in his sur
roundings and faith in all human remedies. Ma
laria if allowed to remain in the system laws the
foundation for other diseases that very often prove
fatal or permanently wreck the health
Malaria can on1v he worked o,7+ 1f +1,a GO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-27

PosOeN IIIleu and Weakened by the eemng millions Of
microbes and germs and Irregular slow circulation
result This condition of the blood gives rise nnumerabe
and serious troubles torpid liver enlargement the spleen
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
Rugged Her Much Too Tight
Boa Constructor Pet of Snake Charner Too Dcmonsave
In His Showing ofAifecdon- Is Now Due as
Present 10 Geological Gardcn of Some City

with the reptile from the outset, and
that last week, while she was perform
ing and had the boa wrapped about
her waist, he frightened his coils, and,
despite the efforts of three able-bodied
circus .roustabouts to remove the
snake, he broke three of her ribs. She
is now in hospital. The accident
produced an immense sensation. The
womans screams were heard block
away, and the spectators let their
seats and crowded into the ring. The
pain must have been intense, for the
woman was removed to a hospital in
a dead faint.
1.-THE end of such reptile is not
difficult to foresee. He will be given
as a present from the generous and
public-spirited Snowman to some ZOO,
After an elephant has killed several
keepers or a tiger makes meal of his
trainer, then the Snowman becomes
very liberal. Whenever you. see an
elephant, lion or large snake in zoe
cage labeled, Presented by Faque &
Dozens Consolidated, World-Renown
ed Aggregation of Three Shows in
One you may rest assured that the
animals record is like that of Jesse
James or Cole Younger. Washington
Post.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
NOT A POPULAR CANDIDATE.

Another Good story Told on the Never
Failing Irishman.
While the O'Clock train was pull
ing out of Philadelphia last election
day, a dispute arose among the pas
sengers as to who would be elected
Governor. One man stoutly main
tanned that Pattison would be elected,
while another said Pennypacker
would receive an immense majority.
An Irishman on the train offered $25
on the first named candidate.
You're both mistaken" said re-
ligious looking man after the discus
sion had gone on for some time, Pat
tison will not be elected Governor;
neither will Pennypacker."
"Bedad! who will be Governor,
thin?" asked the Celt.
1.-The Lord" said the old man, sol
EMMY. "He will be Governor of Penn
sylvania."
There was silence for moment, and
then the Celt shouted out:
"Begorry, an l bet you $25 that
He don't carry Pittsburg."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
Washington as a Letter Writer,
Father of His Country Left Behind Him Some Ten Thousand
MSsives Covering All Conceivable Subjects SLnlpD
city Dignity and Grace Their Characteristics


In recent Grafton on the life and
character of Washington, delivered
before the University of Pennsyl-
vania, Dr. S. Weir Mitchell, the ia
nous physician and man of letters,
made some statements in regard to
our first President which, we dare
say, will be new even. to many who
have supposed themselves to be thor,
oughly familiar with the facts of his
life. These statements refer to
Washington's remarkable productive
ity as a letter writer and also to
the character and range of his CORE
spondence. There are some 10000
letters in existence written by Wash
ington, we are informed by DIR. Nit
chell, 1000 of them being in one
collection. And such lettersi None
are hasty scrawls, none mere trifles,
none have that clipped, Geographic
style so common in this rapid and
feverish age All are beautifully and
carefully written, with never a sign
of haste, nervousness or passion.
They range over every conceivable
subject from the care Of his slaves,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11

dogs and horses and the planting OF
crops to the most weighty matters of
state, and are addressed to all classes
and ranks of people, from the over
seers of his plantation and his loving
nephews and nieces to generals in
the field and diplomats in foreign
courts. For all alike there is sim
plicity, dignity and grace. Reticence
in regard to matters of the heart was
characteristic of Washington, and is
illustrated by the fact that in all
this vast number of letters which he
left behind there are but two adj
dressed to his wife. 1t is certain that
he wrote many such, for he was an
affectionate husband, and whether
they were destroyed by her at his
direction cannot be known, but it is
reasonable to suppose that such was
the case, for Washington was a far
sighted man, and nothing could have
been more repugnant to his spirit
than the thought of having. such let
tiers, with the tender sentiments ex'
pressed, dragged out to public view in
after years.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
WOULDN'T STOP TO LISTEN.
Conversation Natural Result of Meet
ing of Two Women.

Conversation Natural Result of Meet
ing of Two Women.
They met down on Twenty-third
street the other morning. Each had
a bundle and each looked happy. At
ter a few Introductory remarks, just
enough to impress each other that
they were glad they had met, this
conversation ensued:
Eyes, Mollie is down with"
ooh, you don't say so?'
"She was taken with"
1.-THE poor grill"
CAS- l was going to say, Mollie is"
'And she always was delicate"
Eyes; but as l was going to say"
"Give her my love and tell her l
hope she will soon be out"
Pardon me. my dear; but as l was
going to say
Who's your doctor?"
PARDON me again; but as | started
to say"
"Oh, you did start to say some
thing; l beg your pardon"
LAS | started to say, Mollie is down
with her aunt in Hackensack. She
was taken with desire to get to the
country, and went yesterday"
And then both went back to the
bargain counters.-New York Times.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
JOURNAL FOR CHINESE WOMEN.
Daily Newspaper Soon to Be Published
in Canton.

Daily Newspaper Soon to Be Published
in Canton.
The woman's newspaper promises
soon to become as commonplace as
the woman reporter. for already it has
reached China. Five young and hand
some Chinese girls, it is reported, have
arranged to publish woman's paper
in Canton, and it will not be a wom-
ans paper, either, except in so far
as its management is concerned These
progressive Oriental maidens propose
to make their paper an organ for the
women of China, but they also in
tend to give as much space as may
be necessary to politics and general
news. The young women concerned
all belong to influential families, and
the paper has good financial back
ing. The managing editor is Miss
Chew Fe Hing, Miss Ye Mae Luc be-
ing news editor and Miss See Moi Hing
city editor. Miss Chung Ye Ching and
Miss Chin Sew Kin are special writ
ers and Fong WI Chung, well known
literary man of Canton, is assisting in
the enterprise.