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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
STRUGGLE ON FOR SPAIN'S
LIBERAL LEADERSHIP
Seniors Canalejas and Moret the Prin-
cipaI Candidates.

MADRID, Jan THE fight for the lib
eraI leadership to succeed Sagasta has
begun
1t is probable that Senior Canalejas.
whose program is anti-cIerica1 and in
favor OF self government, or Senior Mo
ret, former Minister OF the Interior. who
is COnseTvativsly inclined. viii be chosen
for the leadership. The Queen Regent
favorg Moret
It was the fight between Cana1ejas
and Moret for the supremacy which
prevented Premier Sagasta from form
ing q stable cabinet and led to the pres
ent Conservative ministry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
GEN. GRANT OBJECTS To
TAX ON MOTHERS ESTATE
Applies for Abrogation Of Inheritance
Fees in New York.

NEW YORK. Jan. Gen Frederick
.. Grant. as executor under the viii
OF his mother, Julia Dent Grant. has
taken proceedings In the surrogate
court Of this county to have it adiudged
that no property passing by virtue Of
the VIII Of his mother is subject 10
the payment Of the collateral inheritance
tax
General Grant came TO this civ for
the purpose of consulting with his law
yer, William A. burlington, regarding
the estate. BY the provisions Of the
viii Mrs. Grant bequeathed all her prop
erty to her children for life, when if
shall revert 10 her grandchildren. Tie
Will has been admitted to probate N
Washington, where Mrs. Grant resided.
She had little property in this city, all
being personal
General Grant says his mother did not
have any real estate in this State. and
the only personal property she possessed
here conists OF 432 shares of the United
States Steam Company and Sl.64S inter
sst-bearing scrip, OF no market value,
and which cannot be sold.
IN order 10 give full explanation OF
her entire property. General Grant says
that more than ten years ago she gave
70 him the proceeds Of royalties from tho
book written by Gen. L. 5. Grant. ais
father. entitled. The Personal Memoirs
Of L. S. Grant" in trust. TO pay certain
notes and Obligations Of her husband.
and 10 divide the surplus among her
children.
General Grant has performed all the
conditions of the trust by paying the
notes and obligations Of his father. and
has divided the surplus, excepting the
proceeds of the book, which have accum-
uiated TO an aggregate Of $50, 900. This
sum ne invested for the benefciaries in
bonds OF foreign corporations. which he
is holding in trust. and has deposited
IN this State in his own name.
He makes this statement in good
faith, and says no portion Of these bonds
constitutes any part Of her. estate. and
therefore should not be taxed under
the laws OF this State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
ENGLISH COMMENT ON THE
PRESIDENTS NEGRO ATTITUDE

LONDON, Jan. The recent action Of
President Roosevelt in protesting the
political rights Of negroes IN the South
is attracting attention in England. The
sentiment is clearly in favor OF Mr..
Roosevelt
The Globe. however, which often
makes unfriendly criticisms on the
United States. says the American people
are far more competent to judge Of the
qualifications Of a negro than nations
whose populations are free OF his pres
ence. 1t is safe to asset .. the Globe
says. that no civilized country in Europe
would welcome African immigration on
a large scale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE
LATONIA STAKE LIST

The following are among the nomina-
tors for the Latonia stakes. which closed
last week
/ n Camden, jr.; DurueIl & Herr. s
s. Brown, T. c. Mcdowell p. Dunno.
William Gerst. ". H. Jackson. jr.; G..
c. Bennett. J. B. ResDess. Hayes & Van
Meter, woodford d Buckner. H. Nc
Carren. jr.i Cots Bros. ". F. Schultz.
George Hendrie, c. r. Ellison. and J. S.
Brattou-
Some Of the best performers in the
West are enterde in the Decoration Han
dicap- Thew are.
er. Six Shooter. Dick Weues. First Ma
son. Bardolph, Lew Reed, Jack Ratlfn
Abe Frank. LuCien Appleby. St Daniel
Harry New. Incubator, WoodIake Wa1
Candle. and many others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
FUNS TON,
Commanding.
STOLE SUNDAY SCHOOL CASH.

SOMERVILLE. \. J.. Jan THE
clerk Of the First Baptist Church. in
somervilIe, has received a letter az
companied by S25 as a conscience gift
from an unknown writer.
The writer says he appropriated a
collection of $3.50 from the Raritan Bap-
fist Sunday school when he was a boy,
and he has had d troubled conscience
over the theft more than twenty-f five
years The Raritan Sunday school was
branch Of the Somerville Baptist
Church and was disbanded a quarter Of
century AGO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
GENERAL ANDREWS DEAD.

BALTIMORE. Nd. Jan. Gen Rich
ard SnOwden Andrews. formerly a Con-
federate officer. who became famous in
command OF the Andrews Battery, ~
died yesterday as the result Of a stroke
Of paralysis.
General Andrews was born III Wash
ingtCn seventy-twO years ago. When a
young man he came to this city 10 live.
Al the outbreak of the civil war he or
gained the battery known as the Mary
land Flying Artillery" In recent years
General Andrews has been engaged in
commercial pursuits
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
Declare That Demand for
Resignation of Postmjs-
tress Was Made With
Calmnessand Deliberation
Denounce as LibeIs All Re
ports of Disorder, and Ask
the President to Furnish
Authors Names.

INDIANOLA. Miss. Jan. Upon be
half of the citizens and on request Of
the Southern Representatives in Con
gress, Judge S. P. Chapman has mailed
the following statement OF the postofice
affair. which Incorporates an appeal for
the re-estabIishment Of the mail serv-
ice:
"IndianoIa, Miss. Jan. 8, 1903.
Hon A J. McLaurin, Washington. D. c.:
Dear Sfr-Your telegram of the 9th
just delivered and I take pleasure in
giving the facts as 10 the resignation Of
the costmistress.
About October ]. The citizens of In
dianola held a meeting and appointed q
committee Of three to circulate a petition
asking Minnie Cox to resign. This peti-
ton was to be returned at a meeting Of
The citizens TO be held week later. II
was circulated and signed by a large
number of citizens of Indianola.
Resignation Voluntary.
Wayne Cox, husband of Minnie Cox.
on the evening Of the second meeting.
called at my office. and said he desired
TO have me state 10 the mass meeting
that night that he had discovered that
The citizens Of Indianola did not wish his
wife to act as postmistress any longer.
and he would therefore request that
read the inclosed resignation of his wife
as postmistress 10 the mass meeting
which resignation he delivered to ne
The resignation was signed by his wife
The only request made in regard 10 -hc
resignation was that his wife should
have time 10 get her reports ready and
get her Office IN shape, so that she might
not get out without a perfect settlement
% affairs with the Government.
He st ted further that he had been
= citizen of this county for years. and
that the white people were mis- friends.
and had always treated him properly
He and his wife did not wish 10 hold
the Office when petition had been free
y signed by the citizens of Indianola
asking for resignation.
This resignation was accepted and the
time named for it TO take effect WAS
January 1, 1903.
No Threats Made.
I was present at both Of the meetings
and can state Of ny personal knowledge
that no threats or intimidations were
made BY any party ar the meetings. no
committee was appointed to notify Min
ME Cox and 40 official representatives
from either of these meetings had any
communication with Wayne Cox or the
postmistress relative 10 her resignation,
I can state further that have not
heard Of intimidations OF threats made
by any citizen of Indianola or Sunfiower
county against the postmistress, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
MISS FLETCHER HoNoRED.

Alice c. Fletcher. one of the most
distinguished anthropologists of the
country. was elected president OF the
AnthropologicaI Society of Washington
last night at a meeting of the associa-
tion in the lecture room Of the Cosmos
Club. Miss Fletcher succeeds as presi-
dent Prof. ". H. Holmes. who served
two years as head of the society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
MARCONI DENIES THAT HE
CONCENTRATES MATRIMONY
Not Engaged to Miss McGilivray and
Does Not Know How Report
Originated

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia. Jan. Sig
nor Marconi, in response to an inquiry
as TO the truth OF the report that his
engagement to Miss Nina McGiIivray,
daughter of DR.. McGiiivray of Sydney. is
about 10 be announced. gives it an en-
phatic denial. He says:
7 cannot understand how such a re-
port originated There Is not word
OF truth in it"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
COMPANY TO TRADE
IN THE WEST INDIES
Planters Association incorporated To-
day-New Real Estate and
Insurance Firm.

Articles of incorporation OF the West
India Planters Association were today
placed on file in the Office of the Re
corder Of Deeds for the District The
purpose Of the incorporators is 10 pur-
chase or acquire and cultivate sugar,
coffee, fruit and other lands in the
island Of Cuba and elsewhere; the con-
struction and manufacturing Of plants
for the making and refining OF zugar
for buying and selling real estate, to
borrow money and execute mortgages.
and to traffic generally in the products
Of the island Of Cuba
The capital stock is stated TO lie So
600 600, divided into 100000 shares at 50
each. It is also stated that 500, coo
shall be the common stock, and goo, 900
preferred stock
The incorporators are Milton L.
Thackaberry. Frank H linn. ana Gus
tave E. Ulrich, for themselves and
others; George B Wright, Alexander NJ.
Byrne, and Clarence B. Wright have
been chosen trustees to manage the
affairs of the organization for me first
year. The principal place Of business
viii be at 210 Seventh Street southwest.
The certificate of incorporation was
sworn to at Chicago. Ill. on January
., instant
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further that the kindIiest feeling eN-
lists between the citizens of IndianoIa
and the postmistress.
All Excitement Absent.
"She being an intelligent negress. and
not wishing 10 retain the position OF
pOstmistress after this petition asking
her to resign. voluntarily consented TO
tender her resignation. 10 take effect OIL
the LIST of January. and deliver the Of
fee TO a successor. There has not been
any rough and tumble element threa,-
ening Minnie Cox or Wayne Cox but. or
the other hand everything is quiet and
peaceabIe, and there is no excitement
whatever in the town of IndianoIa.
Shocked at Reports.
We. the citizens OF IndianoIs. are
much surprised and shocked at the re
ports appearing in the different news
papers, there being no foundation for
them, and there being no facts stated
in them as to threats. intimidations. etc
There were a number Of newspaper cor
respondents here yesterday. and they
were much surprised to see the Condi-
ton Of affairs here. nothing except usual
business being seen upon the streets.
except Tor the great Inconvenience
caused by the closing of the postoffice-
Our town is not composed of the
rough element, but, generally speaking.
We have one of the best towns in the
Delta for quietude, gentiIity and con
seTvatism, and We cannot understand
how it is that the President and his Cab
met should desire to punish the people
Of this community by taking our mail
service away from US. because we rec
ognize that We have done nothing in
violation Of the law. and have simply
asked for the resignation OF an official
Preachers Case Similar.
4 have even heard where petitions
we're circulated asking for the resigna-
ton Of a preacher in this community
and in others. and I can state that the
resignation as asked for by the people
of Indianola Of the postmistress was
genteeI and as polite as a resignation
requested Of a pastor by his congrega-
ton
These facts can be substantiated by
af8davits from fifty of the best men in
this community. In other words. if the
department should require that af7da-
Wits be made. they can be had right here
in this town by the representative eIe-
meut OF citizens and not by the rough
element. if the latter element exists
here.
Reopening Asked For
Il respectfully ask you. who have
been so kind as to make inquiry into
tie matter, 10 bend every energy to
have our postoffce opened. It is a
great handicap upon us It affects the
business Of each and every one here and
il presents 10 the world a feature tina.
causes criticism 10 be heaDed upon one
Of the best elements Of society in the
South
"A number OF citizens Join win me in
asking that you forward a copy OF all
correspondence sent to Washington. in
order that we may see and learn how
II was that such reports appeared in
the newspapers. If such a thing can he
done we respectfully ask that YOU Sc
cure them for us, as We know that no
honorable gentleman would deliberately
falsely against his own citizens and
neighbors. We feel assured that the
reports have been sent from other
places than Indianola
p. C. CHAPMAN"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
DEATH SOUNDS TAPS
FOR COL. J.P. CANDY
Retired Veteran Of Rebellion Passes
Away in Colorado Home.

The following telegram has been re-
ceived by the Adiutant General:
Denver. Col. Jan. 6. 1908
Gel James P. Candy, retired. died in
this city O'Clock yesterday: cause,
chronic CASTRO enteritis.
FUNSTON,
Commanding"
Colonel Candy was born at Whining
ton. Del. January 7. 1888. He entered the
service as additional paymaster of vol
unteers. May %, 1854, was transferred 70
the regular establishment January Il.
1867, and attained the rank OF colonel
and assistant paymaster general. Feb
Tuary "a 1896 He was retired January
Il, 1897. by operation Of law, being six
ty-fouT wears of age
Colonel Candy was most excellent.
efficient and meritorious officer. very
highly commended by all officers under
whom he served.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07

A bill has been introduced in the
House by Representative Bankhead OF
Alabama providing that all officers ap-
pointed to the United States army since
April q, 1898, shall take the rank in
their respective grades according TO
their seniority, as determined by length
Of prior commissioned service in the
United States. and the date of accept
ance of commission and enrolment
RnNerE,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
DIED.

MULLEN-On Monday, January s. 1903. at
II 80 p. m, GRACE F. only girl Of william
II and Grace Mullen, nee Rudderforth aged
two wears and four months.
Funeral from her late residence. 40 Hickman
Street southeast, Thursday, January s, ar >
p. ~. It
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
BRIEF CONGRESS ITEMS.

a favorable report has been submitted
in the House by Representative Gaines
OF West Virginia. for the Committee on
Elections Of President Vice President
and Representatives in Congress, on the
bill introduced by Representative JOY of
Missouri to punish frauds at elections
OF Representatives in Congress and
electors for President and Vice PTesi-
dent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE. meeting Of the stock
i>siers Of the Freedman transportation, Land
and Improvement Company for the election Of
trustees and officers and to transact other inn
portant business for the year OF 1903 viii be
beld at the Office OF the company. Coz r Stress
northwest, on MONDAY, the 9TH DAY OF FEB
RUARY. 1903, at 7.30 Z. ~
1t WI L. POLLARD Secretary
OFFICE OF TIE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY Of the District % Columbia,
Washington January }, 1913.-1he annual meet
ing Of the MUTUAL FIRE INSi RANCE COM
PANY Or THE DISTRICT Or COLUMBIA viii
be held on the THIRD MONDAY IN January,
the 18th instant. At the Office Of the Company.
No. 90 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest. COM
menCing at O'Clock a. m
BY the charter Of the company tle election
Of seven managers to conduct the affairs Of the
company Is required TO be held az the above
meeting
BIZ the sixth article Of the bylaws Of the
company il Is provided: ''At the anIEIsl meet
ing OF The Company the FIST business N order
shall be the appointment Of chairman, who
eordauce with the act Of Incorporation. between
the hours Of o'clock D. II. and 6 ?. m
Amount Of premium notes 50, l5& s.
Amount Of cash on hand. ..-.--.... 25,l42 %
Securities OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES zis-a2t %
kcal estate ---.----- 8s-ofj %
Office furniture and fixtures. 800 %
Losses by FIRE adjusted and paid. 5,5S6 g
The annual statement VIII be ready for dis
tribution at the Office Of the Company about
January lG 1893.
By order OF the Board Of Managers
l. PIERCE BOTELER,
ja4-16t Secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
JUMPED TO DEATH FROM
HOSPITAL BALCONY

NEW YORK. Jan. 7.-Theodore Griers-
porter, thirty-nine years old. committed
suicide this morning by Jumping from
balcony in the German Hospital. He
vas instantly killed. He was taken TO
the hospital from his home last sun
daY
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
LOCAL MENTION.

From the Government Sale, New Boots,
$3.50; fIair-lined Leather Collars. S1.25. Sew
Penchos. %; 9 Gray Shirts 81; best quality
Roofing Paper S5c apiece: Blocks. Odkuu.
Tents, Blankets. and other -oods at reduced
prices. :. BeusinEer s Co., Eleventh and b.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07

a certificate of incorporation of the
Moore & Hill Incorporated Company
was placed on file today in The office
Of the Recorder of Deeds. The nur-
pose of the organization is to carry on
general real estate business in all
its branches, and also to conduct an in
suranee business The capital stock is
stated to be $50, 900. The trustees and
1neorPorators are David Moore. VII
liam A. Hill, and Charles W Simpson.
all Of this city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07

a bill designed to allow telegraph
operators who served in the civil war to
secure pensions has been introduced in
the House by Representative Fordney of
Michigan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07

A bill has been introduced in the
House oy Representative Esch Of Wis
consiB to enable citizens of the United
States to acquire coal lands in Alaska
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
City Government.

The conditions in the city OF New
York relating TO the police force, the
FIRE department, and other branches of
the city government. are OF such a
character that amendments should be
made 20 the city's charter to correct the
evils which exist. A system which has
permitted and which does permit black
mail and the use OF the police cepart-
ment for political purposes. is one that
should be condemned by every fair
minded citizen
Both the primary and election laws
are constantly violated in the city Of
New York. The law should be so
amended that those who register their
party Affiliations on the days of regis
try during the fall should alone be per-
mitted to express their preferences at
primaries.
The laws relative to the employment
Of children are in such an unsatisfac-
tory. condition that their enforcement is
almost impossible. I recommend that
the present law be so amended as to
make effective the statutes regarding
the employment Of children"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
The Message.

Governor OdeU's message was in part
as follows.
NO Legislature in recent years has
had before it for consideration such i'm
portant problems as you Will be called
upon to solve at the present session.
Internal improvements, the abolition of
direct taxation. the betterment Of our
common school system. and the popU-
Iarization Of the higher branches of
education. are subjects meriting your
most careful consideration, and the en-
actment of laws which will secure the
best results with the least possible eN-
penditure of the public money
The Elmira Reformatory IS over
crowded. and perhaps some measure
should be taken to enlarge its capacity
The first change. however. which should
be made should be to prohibit its use by
the United States Government. thus re-
Iieving the prison TO a certain extent
from overcrowding
The increase in the statutory laws
Of the State. through what are known
as special acts, not only consume the
time of the Legislature, but render it
more difficult for the legal profession
TO keep in touch with the changes that
are constantly being made in our laws.
General laws should govern so far as
possible
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS
ON THE ANXIOUS BENCH
Boilers Declare Dislike for
RaineS and Plat.

ALBANY. y. y, Jan. Legislators,
old and young, fiocked to the capitol to-
day 20 participate in the organization
of the Legislature Of 1903 and TO hear
Governor OdeH's message
There was some anxiety among Re
pubIicans today because three of the
leading Republicans bolted last night 8
caucus and threatened to oppose the
leadership Of Senator John Raines and
the reelection of Senator Platt- Sena-
tor Bracket, of Saratoga, has boldly
declared his dislike for Raines. He is
supported by Senator Brown, Of Water
town. and Senator EIsberg, Of New
York
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INDIANOLA MEN SCOUT
TALES OF VIOLENCE

further that the kindIiest feeling eX-
lists between the citizens of Indianola
and the pOstmistress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-20

The funeral of Miss Georgia Thomp-
son will be held Tuesday afternoon at
2:3O from the residence, 406 West State
street, conducted by Rev. w. L.. Brant,
of Mitchellville, assisted by Rev. A. w.
Sinden. The home will be open to
friends from 1880 until 2:30. Interment
will be in Riverside.
Miss Thompson's death on Saturday
afternoon occurred after a months ILL
ness and on the oath anniversary of her
birth. Until a week before the end
came there was every reason to believe
she would recover, as her condition had
not, up to that time, been in any wise
critical. A change for the worse set in
and she grew steadily worse until her
death.
Georgia B. Thompson was born In
Baxter on April is, 1879, and nine years
ago removed with her parents to this
city. She was a Christian in character
and was a member of the Congregations
al church in this city. She leaves be-
sides her parents three sisters-Mrs.
Oliver Smith, of Des Moines: Nellie and
Mabel, and one brother, Willie, of this
city. Two half sisters also survive her.
They are Mrs. A. l.. Cox. of this city,
and Mrs. G. M. Hedge, Of st. Louis.