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The Washington times., 1903-09-23
TEMPORARY TRACKS
TO HELP CONSTRUCTION

The Commissioners today granted per-
mission TO the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company 10 construct and main
tain temporary construction tracks, in
connection with the work OF eliminating
grade crossings and the construction Of
a union terminal station. The two main
items included in the permit are mar
row gauge track. standard gauge surface
track. and temporary standard gauge
track. The former will run from
square III northward to Randolph Street,
east TO cross o Street and Florida Ave-
nue., at OF near New York Avenue. and
beyond, and a standard gauge track
10 cross Florida Avenue az Brentwood
Road and run east to Third Street and
beyond.
All work will be done at the risk and
expense of the railroad company and
the responsibility for all losses, accl-
dents and damages TO persons or prop
erty due to the operation OF these tracks
will be assumed by the railroad COM
pany.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
.REPUDIATES At TACK ON
LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
President Roosevelt Enters
Another Son as Pupil.
QUENTIN FOLLOWS ARCHIE
Effective Silent Answer to Allegations
That He Opposed the
System.

President Roosevelt has given a silen,
but pointed answer to all detractors OF
the American public school system He
has put a quietus upon stories recently
circulated that he had discovered the
public schools taught only rubbish. .
and has given the system the highest
praise an American father can give ia
it-tbat OF intrusting his own children
TO IL for the basis of their education.
The Presidents youngest son. Quentin
has been enrolled on the lists of the
Force School on Massachusetts, Avenue
where his brother Archie was a pupil
last year.
A few days ago statement appeared
in a local paper that the President had
seen ft 70 declare the Washington pub.
lie schools "a failure" and TO add thai
his son had been LOADED up with
lot of rubbish" in his school cours,
here.
The best answer to such unfoundeC
criticism has now come in the Presi
dents request TO the principal OF thu
Force School to enter another son in th'
same course which he was represented
as having severely criticised. Master
Quentin is the youngest OF the Presi
dents children. and will take up hi
studies next week.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
LAST TABLET IN PLACE
ON SHERMAN STATUE
Unveiling Plans TO Await Presi-
dents Approval.

The Sherman statue, opposite the
south front of the Treasury building.
may now be said to be practically COM
pleted. Today there was placed in posi-
ton the final portion OF the entire col
lection of bronzes. both figures and tab
let's, in the erection OF the massive
tablet on the west side OF the pedestal.
This represents War" being the com
panion piece to the tablet on the east
side portraying Peace"
Preparations for the unveiling OF the
statue continue. but only in tentative
way. Colonel Symons. as a member OF
the unveiling commission. as we'll as in
his official position, will not determine
upon final arrangements until everything
has been submitted to President Roose-
welt Cor approval some time after the
Presidents return TO the White HOUSE
next week. The President has evinceC
, personal interest in the formal dedi'
cation Of the statue to this great war
rior- statesman. and il is officially de-
sired to have his thorough commend3-
ton of every detail for the patriotic ex
arntHaa nf thu oanaskoa-
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
WRONGFUL PA YMENTS.
WADE BY DISTRICT
Peys Order Caused o4dUertisig Bills to Be PAID by Coz
ernn,ent Instead of Property Holders.

state Of affairs he appealed to the Com
missioners. who sent for Assistant As
SCISSOR Kalbfus who has charge OF that
department. Mr.. Kalbfus informed Mr..
West he had received oral instructions
from formeP Auditor Petty to assess
against the property only the amount
charged for plumbing work, and he
thought that instructions from the Au-
ditor would be authority enough. Mr.
KaIbfus says he supposed Mr.. Petty had
some reason for ordering the District to
pay bills which the law ordered paid by
the property owner, and consequently he
did not investigate further.
The Commissioners are at a loss to
know why Mr.. Petty issued the order,
and are unable to find any opinion from
either the Comptroller or Corporation
Counsel TO warrant such action. Audi
tor Garrison was instructed to comply
Immediately with the law. and here
after all advertising in connection with
plumbing work for draining lots will be
assessed against the property.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
MINISTERS CONFER
WITH ABDUL HAhlD
Hope to Prevent Further
Trouble in Balkans.
FIFTY VILLAGES DESTROYED
Mohammedans of Eastern Turkey
Ordered to Exterminate Bulgarian
Inhabitants.
FIFTY VILLAGES DESTROYED

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 2S.-The
ministers OF the powers in Constantine
pie are In almost continuous conference
with the Sultan at Yildiz Kiosk This
fact is taken to have a most favorable
significance, as Jag on the Balkssa
situation
1t IS said the - nferences have As
their object the working out, OF some
scheme for the early pacffcation Of the
disturbed districts. One report has It
that the plan under adyisemeut is the
appointment Of a mixed commission to
carry out reforms and temporarily. at
least, satisfy the demands of Bulgaria.
The situation, however. is still re-
garded as dangerous, as none Of the
schemes yet proposed take into account
the insurgents. who refuse to accept
half measures.
VIENNA, Sept 23.-The correspond
ent of DIE Zeit'' at Kirk -Kilissa. in
Eastern Turkey, says the authorities Of
the district have distributed arms to the
Mohammedans. declaring that the pow
ers have given the Sultan carte blanche,
and have ordered them to exterminate
the Bulgarian inhabitants. Fifty viii
lagos, he adds, have been destroyed.
At Evkarion. the Mohammedans pill
laged a church. Drunken soldiers later
paraded the streets In the priest vest
ments. Many OF them captured women
and girls and took them to the Turkish
camps
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
NEW UNIFORMS FOR
PARK WATCHMEN
Colonel Syn,ons DEGREES Shabby Suits 5Nust Go-Arny
Blue to Replace "Greenbaoks.

"Hurrah for that; the 'greenbacks'
are to be turned in at last" is the joy
full cry of the park watchmen OF Wash
ington. These conservators of property
in the public reservations of the Dis
trict of Columbia have learned with de-
light that Colonel Thomas W. Symons,
superintendent OF public buildings and
grounds. has commuted to one weeks
time AAeir further use of the peculiarly
tinted green uniforms in which they
have been doing duty as the official uni
form of their branch of the peace-pre-
serving force.
What form OF jollification will be de-
termined upon by the park wstchmen to
mark their liberation from the bonds OF
ridicule in which they have been en-
chained ever since the obnoxious regu-
lation went into effect several years
ago is uncertain. Some of the watchmen
would like to have a bonfire of the old
uniforms, but the prudent wives-of
such members of the force as are so for
tunately situated-are said to be op-
posed to such a waste of material wealth
and want the old uniforms for making
over into golf suits for their children
AT any rate, the cloth in the uniform
has tuI ned TO several different shades
through use in wind and storm, and
does not contrast well with the clothes
of persons met with in daily. business.
Weather Affected Color.
When the green uniforms we're adopt.
ed it was believed they would cause th'
park watchmen to become so much |
part OF the landscape as TO greatly en-
hance their usefulness in suddenly
pouncing upon trespassers on the pari
grass Anything to make them NOR
valuable to the Government which pai'
their salaries was regarded as importan
enough to be taken into consideration
and officially adopted So the first batcl
was donned by the erstwhile sparrow
COPS" and the test was on.
All went well enough until some mem
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Auditor Garrison reported to Commits
sioner West this morning that for seven
years the District government has been
paying for certain advertising relating
to plumbing work, which. according to
an express provision OF law, should have
been charged to and paid by the owners
of the property improved This state OF
affairs is said to be due to an arbitrery
ruling Of the former Auditor, James T.
Petty Commissioner West has taken
steps to have the law complied with
Immediately.
1t appears an act Of Congress. passed
in 1885, specified that when 1t became
necessary for the Commissioners to or
der vacant lots drained. the expense OF
the plumbing and advertising was to be
assessed against the property Since
that time the expense Of the plumbing
has been assessed. as specified, but the
advertising bills have all been paid by
the District.
When Auditor Garrison discovered this
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Der or other needed a new uniform.
T: ouble was at hand Immediately, for
the new material, naturally enough, was
several shades darker than the old
cloth. bleached in the sun and rain of
several months service. The watchmen
were displeased, but their discontinue
wasn't a marker to their Indignation
when irreverent passers-by would make
audible comments about it's being
pretty near time for the old green
hacks to be called in This was add
ing insult to injury. the watchmen
thought. but they hesitated about max
ing any protest to Colonel Symons, and
went about their work.
Colonel Symons Helps His Men,
With the keen eye of a soldier. Col
onel Symons. soon after his arrival
here. saw something was wrong. In a
kindly way be made inquiries among
the men AS he was not detailed to be
the chief director OF a millinery shop
or advance agent OF a tailor's autumn
samples. he quickly admitted there was
justice at the bottom of their complaints
and determined to make their lot as
pleasant as possible by relieving them
of the weight of public ridicule.
The new. order will go into effect on
October II when uniforms of army blue
will be provided for the members OF
the park fo=ce. They will have brass
buttons and attractive insignia Blue
helmets will be worn, similar in style tC
those Of members Of the regular police
force.
The park watchmen are jubilant. INC
more talk of turning in the green
hacks, said one man today. That
used to rile me a good deal" ''oh.
never minded the talk so much, said
another. but l did hate to be walking
around looking like a streaked yellow
and green parrot, all up and down th'
Lack. You know I'm not married, anC
I've got some good friends on my
beat"
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
COMPLAINT TO SHAW
OF ANOTHER CONTRACT
Philadelphia Firm Protests Award
for 1892, 592.

Complaint has been made TO the Sec
retary Of the Treasury by the Charles
McCaul Company, of Philadelphia. that
the Supervising Architect of the Treas
ury has awarded a contract to John
Peirce. of New York. involving s222. .5s2.
without competitive bidding. as required
by law The contract is for the extra
work for the new Federal building at In
dianapolis.
july 27. protest was filed with Secre-
tarv Shaw charging the Supervising Ar
chitect with arranging two private con-
tracts with John Peirce involving nearly
81. .O90. 900. of this. s250.OO0 was to be an
extra" added to the Indianapolis Job
and $685. an extra item on the Cleve-
land postoffice contract. When the
Cleveland postofice matter was pressed
before the President, he said there was
no rroof. In the Indianapolis case, the
official documents are said to be avail
able, and the McCaul Company Is In {
position to push the case before the
President-
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
COL. M. EMMETT URELL
ILL SINCE FRIDAY

Col. NJ. Emmett Ureii. commander-in-
chief of the Spanish War Veterans, is
i'll at his apartments in the Belmont, on
Twelfth Street northwest. He has been
confined to his room since Sunday and
is in the constant care OF his physician.
DIR. Ramsburg.
1t was said at the Belmont today that
Colonel Urell was in apparently perfect
health until last Friday. He did not,
however. c8ll his physician until Mon
day. 1t Is believed Colonel Urell's con-
dition is not serious, although his heart
was affected somewhat today and he was
worse than yesterday.
Veterans Of the G. A. R. and Spanish
War were calling continually today. but
admission TO the sick room was re-
fused.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
NO JEWS LOST LIVES
IN HOhEL RACE RIOTS
No Doubt, However, That He
brews Were Maltreated.

BUCHAREST Roumania, Sept "a
Dispatches received here this morning
state that reports of the anti-Jewish
riot at Homel. Russia, We're exagger-
ated, and that no one was killed.
All news from the scene of the disturb-
ance indicates that it was in many ways
similar TO the bloody riots at Kishinev
last April. in which a large number OF
Jews lost their lives. While the rioters
at Homel did not go to the extent OF
numbering their victims. yet in some
cases 1t would have been better had they
done so.
The Russian government, as in the
Kishinev affair. is showing cool indif-
ference, and there is no guarantee that
there will not be a recurrence OF the
trouble at any time. In fear of this
all the Bessarabian and Roumanian Jews
In the town and vicinity are feverishll
eager 10 emigrate and find safer local.
ties for their homes.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
PANAMA MAY NOW
FULFILL THREAT
OF SECESSION
Developments on 18TH
mus Likely to Prove
Sensational.
THE COMPACT OF 1916
May Prevent the United
States From Aiding The
Insurgents.

II the HayHerran convention died at
Bogota last night. as seems probable,
and II no plan for new treaty was ad-
vanced far enough to give positive en-
couragement to friends OF the canal in
the United States, Colombia and the de-
partment of Panama. sensational de-
velopments may be expected
1t is conceded in washington, by
many in position to known something Of
the plans of the Administration, the
President will not turn to the Nicara-
guam route. as he has authority to 10
under the Spooner act. Panamas threats
Of secession. IT is believed. may be car
ried into effect II the isthmus is strong
enough to break away from Colombia.
No Official Dispatches.
Acting Secretary of State Adee re.
manned in washington all last night
awaiting cable dispatch from Bogota
which did not come. The agents fol
the Panama Canal Company in this cit,
had word from Bogota yesterday. but
would not divulge the information II
is said. however. IL related to the new
! proposition which Colombia expect.
viii be acceptable to the United States
DR. Herran. Colombian charge. hear
rothins.
1t is possible some action was takei
| by the Colombian congress before tn
respiration of the time limit on tn
treaty at midnight. but this Is not re
garded probable. If such should be tn
case no word could possibly reacl
| Washington before late tonight.
The Treaty of 1896.
/ In the event OF a revolt on the 18th
mus of Panama the treaty of 1916 be
tween Colombia and the United Stats
would regulate the attitude OF this Gov
4 ernment. Under certain circumstance
it might aid the revolution or again /
might give assistance to Colombia 3
putting down rebellion. all depending ol
the force >f the first insurrectionar
blow.
According to the provisions Of TN
treaty OF 1886 the United States under
takes 20 prevent obstruction to trad
along both coasts. This is interprese
to mean IL the insurrection resulted j
surprise and capture OF the Govern
ment garrison at Panama, the isthmlan
would be in control OF the situation {
such an extent that a long struggl
would be necessary to dislodge them
a struggle which the United States woul
be required to prevent under the term
of the treaty. On the other hand. IL III
Administration is able to prevent sur
prise. responsibility for long draw
out contest must rest with the isthmIani
The struggle necessary 10 gain su
premacy could not be permitted by q,
United States.
Threats OF secession have been mad
so openly that the administration ha
been advised OF its danger. The onl
place preparations for attack could B
made without knowledge of the move
ment being carried to the administra
, tion is in the mountains. and this woul
mean nothing more than guerrilla wal
fare. 1t is argued here that this coul
not be successful.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
WILL VERIFY BILLS
FOR DISTRICT LIGHTING

The Commissioners this morning re-
ceived a communication from Auditor
John r. Garrison. calling their atten-
tion to the necessity of having some one
verify the readings made of gas and
electric meters in the various police and
FIRE engine houses and other buildings
conti oiled by the District government
before the company's bills are certified
FOR payment.
Attention is invited TO the fact that
for a long while the District has been
paying lighting bills for Freedman's s
Hospital in accordance with readings
made of the meter at Howard Univcr-
ity. In this case the District profted. IS
the university bills were less than those
for the hospital. but II is said the shoe
might have been on the other foot.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
The President Will Stand
Firm, However, in Fa-
vor of Open Shop.
OPPOSES DISCRIMINATION
Uncle Sam, as Employer,
Faces Whole Question of
Organized Labor.

That President Roosevelt will dismiss
w. A. Miller from his position as fore
man in the Government Printing once
is practically certain. in view of the re-
port made by the personal committee
named by the President to act for him in
considering the charges against Miller's
character.
II is equally assured from statements
made by Republican party leaders that
the President will feel he cannot recede
from. his position on the question of
open shop" as declared in his letter
ordering The reinstatement of Miller, and
as a principle laid down in the settle
ment of the coal strike last winter.
He declared in both instances there
should be no discrimination in favor OF
organized labor.
In the case OF the Government Print
ing once, IL was argued today BY a
friend of the Administration that the
President has more cause to maintain
a non-discrimination order in the pres
ent labor trouble than in the settle
ment of the anthracite controversy. The
same adviser said:
''This is the first time the question
OF organized labor and strikes ever
came before Uncle Sam as an en-
ployer, and IL favoritism is shown ii
would in time mean the wrecking OF the
whole police system for the Govern
ment'
Taking this view of the situation, ex-
treme alarm is felt by Republican lead
ers as TO the effect OF the controversy
on the next campaign.
Must Define Attitude.
Whether President Roosevelt dismisses
Foreman Miller from the Government
Printing Office or not, IL is said by mem
bers OF the Central Labor Union OF
Washington that nothing but defini-
ton of unionism favorable 10 protest
ing organizations will now satisfy unior
bodies opposed TO his attitude in iht
whole controversy.
The question of ''open shop viii ID
an issue in the next campaign unless
some way is found to stem the labor
tide now turned against the Administra-
tion- The trouble has reached the poin
where it is difflcult to fnd anyone whS
Will discuss II. That the situation is re
garded serious is shown by all
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
COLONEL LIPPINC0TT
NOW ON RETIRED LIST

Col Henry Lippineott, assistant sur
geou general U. S. A. was retired yes
terday for age Colonel Lippincott was
among the civil war colonels and was
slated for promotion to a brigadier gem
eralship on retirement according to the
act OF Congress providing for the retire.
ment OF civil war veterans
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
HONORABLE ARTILLERY
STARTS FOR BOSTON

LONDON. Sept. 23.-The Honorable
Artillery Company. numbering 40 men.
departed at noon today for Liverpool
where II VIII embark on the steamer
Mayfiower for Boston. A large crowd
was at the station to bid the soldiers
farewell,
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
AWAITING VACANCIES
ON COURT OF CLAIMS
Chief Justice Mott Said 60
Hesitate About Retiring.
ASSURANCES TO PRESIDENT
Scheme of Promoting One of Present
Incumbents Likely to Be APPROX
ed-Candidates Selected.

When the bill providing for an in
crease in the salaries OF Federal judges
was pending in the House, 1t was assert
ed eight or ten judges would retire
wher the measure became law. as they
were waiting only to procure the bene-
1T ot the increase.
Chief Justice Mott, of the Court Of
Claims, is much over seventy. and has
been on the bench for more than thirty
eight years. Judge Weldon, appointed
from Illinois, is seventy-four, and has
been twenty years on the bench.
Mr.. Cannon's Promises.
Friends of each OF these judges in
formed the President their early retire
ment was contingent upon the passage
of the salary bill, and II is understood
that Uncle Joe" Cannon. when urging
the appointment OF Judge Wright. of IIli-
nois. TO the vacancy caused by the death
OF Judge Davis. gave his word to the
President that two judges from the same
state would be on the bench but few
months only, as Judge Weldon would re-
tire as soon as the bill passed. With
this understanding Wright was appoint
ed. giving Illinois two out of the FIVE
Judges constituting the court.
Chief Justice Motifs Wishes.
IT is now stated upon unquestioned
authority that Chief Justice Mott hesi-
tates to retire, as his place may be given
to an outsider, while he would like tc
see one OF his associates. Weldon OF
Peelle. made chief Justice. There is nc
doubt Judge Peelle desires the chief
justiceship. Judge Weldon is an able
/ and a learned man and great fayorit'
with members OF the bar, some of whom
express the hope that the President maj
do as is done in the retirement Of army
officers - appoint him chief justice II
place Of the retiring chief. Mott. and he
in his turn, would promptly retire will
the higher honor. leaving the position
open for Judge Peelle.
Presidents Attitude.
II is not at all likely the Presiden
will approve that proposition. He hai
absolutely promised the first vacancy
and there Is every reason TO believe ina
he has a man selected for the second
As TO whether either OF the new ap
pointees Is or Is not to have the chic
| justiceship is a matter that he aSon
will decide. The Times has the bes
reasons for stating that the Presiden
would be pleased to promote one of III
present judges TO the chief JusticeshiI
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
WEATHER REPORT.

The weather will continue fair tonight
and tomorrow in the East and South.
except along the south Atlantic coast
where showers are probable.
IL will be cooler tomorrow in the Ohio
valley andslower lake region. and warm
er tonight in the interior of the Middle
Atlantic States.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Presidents Attitude.
PARKS GAINS POINT.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Sept. 23.-The
credentials committee of the Bridge and
Iron Structural Workers has decided TO
permit the convention to settle the
Parks case