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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
Precipitation.

Average for the month. 4.52 inches. Average plumber of days with .oI of an inch more. IT. The greatest monthly precipitation was I3. 42 inches in 1899
 The least monthly precipitation was GAS inches in 1902.
 The greatest amount of precipitation record ed in any 24 consecutive hours was 5.27 inches on the 2oth-2ist. isscmw|
 Clouds and WetWIer. Average number of clear days. 2; partly cloudy days. i6 cloudy days. 8.
 Wind. The prevailing winds have been from the southwest.
 The highest velocity of the wind was 42 miles from the southwest on the 3Ist. 1875.
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE.
 Section Director. Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30

Hon. oscar W. Underwood of Birmingham i, in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
Deals in Real Estat,

Two big deals in real estate are report ed today though the owners are reticent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
GRUM'S NOMINATION
is NOT CONSIDERED
If Favorably Reported, Fight Will Con-
tine on Senate Floor.

The nomination Of DR.. W. d. Crum. a
negro, for collector of the port Of
Charleston. s. c.. was not acted upon BY
the Senate Committee on Commerce at
the meeting this morning
Its consideration went over because OF
the absence of several Republican mem
bers- The committee now stands seven
10 FIVE in favor OF the nomination OF
Crum, but Senator Tillman is not dis
couraged. and viii continue the tight In
the Senate. in the event of the nomina-
tion being favorably reported 1t Is not
believed that the Republicans will make
any determined effort TO bring about
confirmation, in view of Senator Till
mans attitude, and the support he Will
have from the Democrats II is likely
that the President viii be given another
opportunity 10 make a recess appoint
ment, should he desire 10 do so
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
HEBREWS TO CELEBRATE
THE FEAST OF PURIH
Ceremonies in the Eighth Street
Temple.

The Hebrews Of the city will begin this
evening the celebration of the feast OF
Purim. The orthodox congregation will
hold services this evening and also to-
morrow morning. while services at the
Temple on Eighth Street Will not be
held until Friday evening. at which time
the feast Of Purim will be celebrated in
conjunction with the regular services.
Purim is an annual festival of the
Jews and was instituted by Mordecaf
10 commemorate the deliverance Of the
Jews in Persia from destruction with
which. according to the well-known BIB
lical story, they were threatened through
the Vaccinations OF Haman. the prime
minister to King Ahasuerum. Haman
cast lots in order TO determine the day
upon which this destruction OF the Jews
was to begin. and from that incident ,he
event has been called "Purim." which
signifies Tots"
The celebration of this feast Is con
sidered interesting. particularly in the
orthodox churches. short religious
service, including reading from the Book
OF Esther. is followed by a social period
at which time giTts are exchanged and
merrymaldng reigns supreme. This ser
vice is repeated the following morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS SON
is NOW A MIDSHIPNA
His Name Included in the PreSi.
dents Budget.

The President today designated the
following young men TO be midshipmen
at large at the Naval Academy: Ralph
Earle Sampson. son Of the late Rear
Admiral W. T. Sampson; John ".
Philip. son OF the late Rear Admiral ].
W Philip; Alfred H Miles. son Of a
deceased naval officer: Rufus King. son
OF Brig. Gen Charles King, L. s A and
Sloan Danenhower. son of the late
Lieut.. John w Danenhower. 4 noted
Arctic explorer and a graduate Of the
Naval Academy.
AS alternates the President has des-
ignated the following in the order
named: George W. Simpson. son Of
Lieut.. Col. ". A. Simpson. U. S A: W.
Price Williamson. son Of Chief Engineer
Thomas Williamson, L. S. ", retired !:
William Talbert Truxtun. son Of Com
mander W S Truxtun. Z. S. N: Henry
Lyon, son Of Capt II. W. Lyon, COM
manding the flagship Olympia; c. F.
Ames. nephew Of Gen James Longstreet:
John Harrison Knapp, son Of Lieut.
Commander J. J. Knapp L. s. n: Way
man Potter Beehler, son OF Commander
". A. Beehler. L. 5. N. and Cyrus
Townsend Brady. IT., son OF the WELL
known writer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
TROOPS HUNTING FOR
ALLEGED NURDERERS
Missing Prisoners Believed to Have
Killed Their Guard.

CHICAGO. March 12.-Confdent that
murder has been committed. officers of
the regiments now stationed at Fort
Sheridan are searching for the body of
Alex Melville. who disappeared from
the reservation yesterday afternoon with
two prisoners. whom he had been or
dered to watch.
Support OF the theory that he was kill
ed by the prisoners aid his body hidden
was given by the discovery OF his rifle
covered with blood. and the appearance
of the scene where he and the two men
were working. There were many evil
dences Of a struggle. II Is believed by
the officers Of the Thirteenth and the
Twentieth Infantry that Melville was
attacked without warning. and that af-
ter he was killed the men unhitched
the horses attached 10 the wagon into
which they were throwing dirt, and at
tempted 20 escape on these animals.
There is every evidence that the ami
mails were ridden hard before they re-
turned Of their own accord to the post
stables late last night
The full force Of both regiments was
turned out as soon as it was known
that the prisoners had escaped This
was at O'Clock las. evening. but thus
far nO--traes- MI -Ia4sssa men has
been found
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
MARINE DETACHMENT
FRESH FROM THE ORIENT
Passes Through Washington En- Route
to New York.

a detachment OF United States ma
rines passed through Washington this
morning. en- route 10 the Brooklyn navy
yard. The detachment included 378 men.
forming a part OF the First Regiment.
Capt. +. J. Moses was in command
other officers In charge of the troops
were Capt L. H. Moses, Capt T. H.
Lowe, Lieutenant Lyman. Lieut.. Robert
Y. Rhea. Lieutenant Carpenter. Lieuten-
ant Matthews. Lieutenant Harllee. Lieu
tenant Miller, and Lieutenant Chamber
lain.
The men arrived in San Francisco
from the Philippines on March 3, and
a special train was made up for their
transportation 10 the Brooklyn yard.
Upon their arrival they are TO be de-
tailed 10 the posts from which they
we're sent to Manila three years ago.
The officers in charge of the detach-
ment will receive their details and be
given several months leave of absence
before reporting at their new posts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
TO GUARD
UNCLE SANS MONEY
Burglar Proof Safes No Bar to
Burglars Skill.

The Secretary Of the Treasury has sent
orders TO twelve Western cities that
viii work a revolution in the system of
safeguarding Government funds. II marks
the doom of the burglar proof safes
and installs instead an elaborate system
OF electrical alarms. The cities that will
experiment with the new system under
$4,000 appropriation passed by the last
Congress are Cincinnati. Chicago. St.
Louis. Indianapolis. Louisville. Milwau-
kee. New Orleans. Omaha. Peoria. Pitts
burg, St Paul. and San Francisco.
The Treasury officials came TO the
conclusion several months ago that the
steel vaults and safes used by the
Government were by no means burglar
proof. 1t had been proven time and
time again that an expert safecracker
could open any OF them IL he were only
given the tools and the time. Expert
ments were made with various burglar
alarm devices. with the result that one
combining the most good points was
adopted.
The heavy safes now in use al the
various subtreasuries viii be so sur
rounded with wires that at the hrst at
tempt made by any person TO open the
doors or tamper with any portion OF the
walls, floors or roofs. alarms will at
once sound in different places. In the
future. IL the electrical alarm system
proves a success, the Government vaults
Will be built as nearly nreproof as pos
sible. but no attempts viii be made TO
defy cracksmen with barriers of iron or
steel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
GRIP FINDS VICTIMS
AMONG HIGH OFFICIALS
Supreme Court Members Suffer
With Malady.

Has the grip" is the explanation now
offered in Government departments for
the absence Of officials and employees OF
all degrees.
The disease has not confined itself to
the clerks. who always manage to take
thirty days Of sick leave in the. course
OF the year and find grip an excellent
excuse for a days absence. spent at
Benning- II has visited many men who
are high in public life. and at present
seems to be singing out members OF
the United States Supreme Court as it's
victims. Justice William R. Day has
been III at the Arlington Hotel WITH
the disease for FIVE days, and Justice
Harlan Is suffering with an attack OF il.
Another victim OF grip at the Arling-
ton Hotel is Levi Ankeny. the new
Senator from Washington. Milton Z.
Allies. Assistant Secretary OF the Treas
Ury, is just recovering from the malady.
Carroll d. Wright Commissioner of
Labor, has been i'll with Il for a week.
Surgeon General Wyman, OF the Marine
Hospital Service. is Just recovering, and
Chief Justice Bingham. OF the District
Supreme Court. has been a sufferer for
several weeks. Secretary Root had
round" with the disease several weeks
ago William J. Rhees the veteran
keeper Of the archives at the Smith
sOnion Institution. is confined to hia
home with the malady.
James X. Jones former Senator from
Arkansas. and chairman OF the Demo-
cratic National Committee. is danger
oUslyN ill at his home in this city with
an attack Of grip. aggravated by pro-
tracted and severe hiccoughing which
continued for several days Yesterday
his hiccOughs ceased and his condition
is now much improved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
GENERAL FUNSTON DIMES AND
DRIVES WITH PRESIDENT

General Funston. who is in Washing
ton on business connected with his new
command OF the Department OF the CO.
lUmbia, had a busy day yesterday
After comforting with Acting Secre-
tary Of War Sanger at the department.
ne called on the President 70 pay his re-
spects. and took lunch at the White
House. At O'Clock in the afternoon
the President Ieft the White House in an
open carriage, accompanied by General
Funston and Commissioner Garfield.
The party drove to the outskirts Of town.
where they took horses and rode through
ROc< Greek Park.
In the evening General Funston dined
with Colonel Sanger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
HEAD OF MILLING FIRM
MISSING; AFFAIRS INVOLVED

FRANKFORT, Ky, March III. B..
Weisenburg, Of the milling firm Of L. b.
Weisenburg Co, has left the city. 1t
is said he owes the four local banks
$52,5GO. Cashier Nichol. OF the Deposit
Bank. says the notes given by Weisen-
burg to the banks were secured by ware
house receipts on wheat stored or sup
posed to be stored in the mill and gran
ary Of the Weisenburg Company. and
others indorsed by a coal merchant in
terested with Weisenburg in the pur-
chase Of wheat
II is said Weisenburg lost heavily in
wheat and stocks speculation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
CUBAN RECIPROCITY
TREATY REPORTED
Favorable Action Victory for Demonstrations
to Ratfy Measure.

Democrats have drawn first blood in
the extra session of the Senate, through
a victory won today in the Senate Com
mtttee on Foreign Relations regarding
the Cuban reciprocity treaty. The COM
mittee voted to report the treaty ia
vorably, but not until an amendment
had been adopted requiring concurrent
action on the part of the House.
The members of the minority party
have contended from the first that it
was necessary for the two branches Of
Congress to act jointly on Cuban reci-
procity. by reason of the change in the
revenues which is involved by the rat
ifcation OF the convention. Inasmuch
as the House will not meet until next
December. the treaty cannot 20 into ef-
feet until after that time, even IL there
is no opposition TO il in its present
form
The result is simply TO transfer the
fight from the Senate to the House, give
opportunity for an early adjournment of
the present session of the Senate and
delay the convention in it's purpose.
II is believed the action Of the Senate
committee this morning removes all op-
position OF the Democrats and that they
Will now vote as a unit for the ratifica-
tion OF the treaty.
The opinion is also advanced that the
House will adopt a concurrent resolution
Immediately upon convening for the
Fifty-eighth Congress.
II the Senate acts at this session.
which it undoubtedly will in view of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
Geographic Society Invited
to Send Representative.
THE PARTY SAILS NEXT JUNE
Baldwin-Ziegler Expedition to Make
Attempt With Siberian Ponies
Over the Ice.

The National Geographic Society has
been invited to send a representative
with the expedition which will sail for
the North Pole early in the coming sum
mer. under the patronage of William
Ziegler. the promoter OF the Baldwin
Ziegler expedition.
william s. Champ, secretary 10 Mr.
Ziegler. was in Washington few days
ago consulting with local scientists for
the purpose of securing some skilled
men to accompany the party. He con-
ferred with Charles H Hinton officers Of
the National Geographic Society. and
other men who are interested in Arctic
exploration. and urged the National
Geographic Society TO select a man
skilled in that science to accompany the
expedition and make observations.
Since his visit TO Washington. Mr.
Champ has written TO the National Geo
graphic Society, renewing the invitation
to send a representative. meeting of
the society Will be held Saturday night
at the home Of Alexander Graham Bell
for The purpose OF discussing the invita-
tioD and considering Washingtoniaps
who have been suggested for the place
Forty men, all Americans, are TO
make up the party. Only those are 10
be taken who have had experience in
Arctic exploration. Anthony Ffal is to
be in charge and Capt. William Coffin, a
New Bedford whaler. viii be the navi-
gator. The party will leave America
for Europe early in June. and will sail
from Tromsoe, Norway, late ia thar
month. Early in the spring OF 1904 the
explorers will make an attempt 70 reach
the North Pole over the ice Siberian
ponies will be used by the expedition
Ia the place OF dogs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
STEAMER NORFOLK FAST
ON A POTOMAC SAND BAR
Stranded in Dense Fog Tuesday
Night.

The steamer Norfolk left the Seventh
Street wharf for Norfolk at 6 O'Clock
Tuesday evening and should have been
back to her dock yesterday morning be
fore S o'clock.
Tuesday night about 9 o'clock, when
the boat had reacfod a point several
miles below Colonial Beach. but still in
the Potomac River. the captain was COM
PEELED 10 slacken his speed because Of
the dense fog. The tide was flowing out
and consequently the boat drifted down
the stream and landed on a sand bar. The
captain waited for high tide to float the
boat. but even when the water reached
II highest point. the boat could not be
moved.
The steamer Washington started for
Norfolk yesterday evening. and about 2
O'Clock this morning reached the
stranded steamer. There were about
ninety passengers and several tons of
freight on the Norfolk. All OF the pas
sengers were taken of and placed on
the Washington. which proceeded on its
way to Norfolk, while the other steamer
returned to Washington because il was
nearer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12

the action of the committee, It will
touch the pulse of the public on the
question of reciprocity for the island
republic Each party in the House will
be given an opportunity to frame its
the party at large.
The public will support the ratifca-
tiOn Of the treaty. That is generally
conceded
While the Democrats have been vic
torious in the adoption of the amend
ment requiring joint action of the Sen
ate and House. the Republicans have
not made as great a concession as il
appears on the face. BY the agreement
the treaty will be ratified in the Sen
ate This requires a two-thirds vote.
which the majority party was unable to
control
The concurrent action of the House
requires only a majority vote and IL is
believed the Republicans can easily com
mand this strength for the reciprocity
treaty. The fruit of the triumph for the
Democrats is the delay until next winter
in putting the treaty into effect
The force of the Democratic minority
is felt as it never has been before. It
is shown that with a vigorous leader like
Senator German they can accomplish
wonders. CONSERVATION has attacked
the Republican ranks at the strength
shown, though the Administration lead
ers profess not TO be alarmed Never
theless. it is seen that the party is not
to be antagonized.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
UNKNOWN STEAMER GOES
DOWN IN THE PACIFIC
Signals Of Distress Suddenly Disappear.
No Trace Of Vessel Found.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 12.-An un-
known steamer is believed to have sunk
last night of Point Reyes. twenty miles
north of here. The lookout al Reves
station saw distress signals for half an
hour two miles off shore Suddenly all
the lights went out and the vessel dis
appeared. Tugs which were sent to
the scene returned al a. m. reporting
no trace OF the vessel. which may have
been either the steamer James Dollar
or the Chico. from Seattle. or the Co
lumbus, from Portland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
INDEX To TODAY'S TIMES.

Cuban Treaty Favorably Reported
New Trust Company to Be Organ
ized.
English Railroad Men Here.
Will Vote on Panama Treaty.
disastrous Western Floods.
3-Hayes RePudiates Lathers.
Engineer Corps to Disband.
4-Pan-American Railway.
Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports.
Editorials.
Marquise de FOntenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm SoCiety's Realm.
S-COming to the Theaters.
News Of the Railroads.
9-The Government Departments.
and Commerce.
From Little Falls.
Savings Bank Increases Stock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
PARKER MUST EXPLAIN
SOLICITATION OF LOANS
Postoffice Clerks Protest
Against Their Chief.
MANY ASK FOR TRANSFERS
Seek to Be Placed Beyond Reach of
Acting Chief of
Division.

Neither a borrower nor lender be.
for loan oft loses both itself and friend
and lending dulls the edge OF hus-
bandry
A c. Parker. an acting chief OF di-
vision in the Dead Letter Office. haa
been called upon to make an expIana-
tion Of loans which be is said to have
secured from clerks IN that Office for
sums varying from s. 20 $500. Com
plants have frequently been fled with
the Postm aster General by clerks who
asked 70 be moved where they would not
be subject to Parker's solicitations OF
loans number OF women clerks have
protested against remaining where they
would be under Parker and where their
failure to lend him money might impair
their chances OF advancement
On former occasions Parker has en-
tered denials OF charges. but a number
of these have been presented togetb-
er this time. and a wholesale explapa-
tion has been requested. The defense was
made BY him that persons from whom he
is said to have borrowed money were not
directly under his supervision. but on
various occasions the Postoffice Depart
ment has held that no chief is allowed
to secure loans from clerks. even II they
do not happen TO be In his division
Mr.. Wynne, the Acting Postmaster
General. has given Parker until tomor-
row to make an explanation OF his con-
duct in writing. in accordance with the
civil service rules. Parker was letter
carrier previous to his appointment 10
a clerkship in 1898. He entered the de-
psrtmeut as a 81. 200 clerk. and is nov
receiving $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
CONDEMNATION OF SITE
FOR HOUSE OFFICES
District Attorney Beach Directed to
Commence Proceedings.

District Attorney Beach today re-
ceived a communication from Attorney
General Knox containing letter Of the
Secretary OF the Interior relative 10 the
proposed condemnation Of square $50 as
site for hreprcof building TO be used
az Offices for the House of Representa-
tives.
In accordance with a request Of The
Secretary OF the Interior, Attorney Cen
eral Knox has instructed Mr.. Beach TO
institute proceedings In condemnation
against the property Mr.. Beach has
not yet determined when he Will begin
the proceedings. but there is no doubt
that he will take steps as soon as prac-
ticsble for the condemnation OF The
land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
BOARD OF VISITORS TO
ANNAPOLIS APPOINTED
Presidents Appointments Include the
Names of Retired Naval Men.

The President has appointed the fol-
lowing board OF visitors to the Naval
Academy at Annapolis for the present
year:
Lewis Nixon. of New York: Dr. Henry
F. Pritchett, of Boston; Rear Admiral
George Brown, u. s N. retired. OF In
diana: Prof A V Ellis, of Texas. Capt.
Alfred Mahan. L. S. N. retired. of New
York; Lieut. Robert n Thompson, l. 5.
n. retired, of New Jersey; Civil Service
Commissioner John Fl. Proctor. OF Ken
lucky.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
NEW MEN TAKE PLACES OF
SHOOTERS ISLAND STRIKERS

ST. GEORGE. y. Y. March 12.-There
was a radical change In the strike situa-
tion at Shooters Island today. Three
hundred and atty men we're put to work
at the shipyards Of Townsend & Downey.
replacing the men who are out on strike.
All the men we're hired at the COM
panys Office in Manhattan yesterday.
More will be engaged this morning, and
the company anticipates having the
plant in full swing by nightfall
Many Of the 500 men who went out on
strike were about the yard today. but
no attempt was made to molest the new
men who took their places
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The area OF high pressure. central this
norning in the lower lake region. viii
irft slowly northeastward. and fair
weather viii prevail in the Middle Al
antic States and Ohio Valley tonight
ma Friday. In the South Atlantic States
ain IS probable Friday. and the indlca-
IONS point 10 more rain in the lower
dlssissippi Valley
The temperature changes will be~un-
important.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
BOYS HURT BY DYNAMITE.

BUFFALO. y. Y. March I2--An Ital-
ian carelessly threw stick os dynamite
Into Zajsquada Greek yesterday. soon
afterwsrd a crowd % small boys. whose
ages range from Eve 10 thirteen years.
picked ii uD and threw g. on the as
ohalt pavement at Ferry Street and
Winchester Avenue. The result was a
terrific explosion which injured five boys.
three of whom may die.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
AGREEMENT FOR VOTE
ON PANAMA TREATY
Ratification to Be Reached Tuesday
Afternoon.

A formal agreement for a.vote on the
Panama Canal treaty has been reached.
and was made public by the Senate this
morning.
II provides for fifteen minutes debate
for each side on amendments Monday
and Tuesday. final vote on the ratif-
cation OF the treaty to be had tuesday
afternoon.
Mr.. Morgan is TO be allowed to make
public his speeches.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
FRANCO-BRITISH PEACE
AGREEMENT. PURPOSED

PARIS. March 12.-In the chamber of
deputies this afternoon Deputy sembat,
amid cheers. urged that IN the interest
OF universal peace France should con-
clude an agreement with England TO sub
NIT all future disputes TO arbitration
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-12
MR.. WILKINS CONDITION
REGARDED AS CRITICAL

NEW YORK. March 12.-It was said
ar the WaldOrf-AstOria this morning
that Beriah wilkins, proprietor of the
Washington Post whose left side was
paralyzed Tuesday. was regaining con-
sciousness. His condition is still crit
ical.