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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-14
EXTRA SESSION IN
NOVEMBER.
Date Is Changed from October to
November 9--Idea of Session
in October Opposed by
Leaders of the Repub-
hcan Party.

oyster Bay, N. Y, September l2.-After
mature consideration and consultation in
person and by mail with members oe
both the senate and the house of repre-
sentatives, President Roosevelt has
abandoned the suggestion that congress
be called into extraordinary session II
October The extraordinary session
which he announced many months ago
would be held this fan, will be called
according to present plans, to meet on
November 9, which was the date tenta
lively fixed some time ago. 1t is no.
expected that the formal call for the ses-
sion viii be issued until after the pres
uent shalI nave returned to Washingtou
Notwithstanding the fact that the sus-
gestion of an October session of con-
gress came from prominent senators
VINO warmly advocated its adoption. the
proposition was not received with fa,-or
by members of congress generally. The
idea OF session In October was opposed
particularly because it would oblige sen
ators and representatives to leave their
states and districts in the midst of !,
campaign which to many of them and
their party was of vital Importance
NO definite agreement yet has been
reached as TO the character Of the flnan-
cal Legislation which may be enacted at
the approaching session of congress. IN
deco, 1t is not certain that an agreement
can De reached between the two branc
OF congress whereby any special legisIa-
ton can be enacted. 1t NAV he that a
solution of the problem. which is slilxa
complex and perplexing, Will be reached
oeloIe the convention Of the extraordi-
nary session, but even that is by no
means assured
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-14
PENSION FLOOD FALL
Inc, SAYS WARE,
He Thinks That the Roll Will Never
Again Cross the Million Line.
He Makes Recommendation
Looking to Reform
Of Abuses.

Washington, September Io.-The annual
report of Commissioner Of Pensions
Ware places the total number of pen
sioners now on the rolls at 6,545, OF
which 72e, 356 are soldiers and 267, 80
are widows and dependents. Mr.. Ware
announces that it is not probable that
the pension roll will again cross the nil
lion line, the high water mark having
been reached a year ago Five Of the
pensioners are on the roll on account OF
the war Of the revolution, I.lI6 on ac-
count Of the war of 1912, 4,734 on ac-
count OF the Indian wars and 1894 on
account of the Mexican war. The great
bulk Of the roll is as follows:
Civil war invalids. 7o3,456; widows,
24s 500; Spanish war invalids, $500,
widows, 1862 and the regular estab-
lishment tnvaiids, 9,i7o; widows. 1888.
The roll shows a net loss of 2,90l pen
sioners during the year. Out Of a total
of 3o4, 800 applications hand during
the year 80. 90 were admitted and 49,
1914 were rejected
The average annual value of each pen
sion is now SI33. The annual value Of
the Spanish war pension roll has reached
S .765, $40.
ing recommendations:
Laws FORGETTING the pension or right to
pension of any man convicted in court
OF an infamous crime; prohibiting the
giving OF pensions to the women who
marry soldiers after the soldiers become
old pensioners, and a different method
Of examining applicants for pensions,
stamping the present system as uncer-
TAIN expensive. unsatisfactory and gen
erative of an enormous amount of polt-
zeal friction.
Mr., Ware suggests boards constituted
OF experts under civil service rules
which should go from place to place on
fixed days, giving examinations and re-
ceiving testimony regarding the condi-
ton of applicants and making reports
thereon. He also recommends a law
providing for superannuated clerks, Wig
orously urging some law of retirement
and provision.
An analysis of pension figures shows
that the actual total of disbursements
in pensions on account of the revou-
tionary war, war of 1912, Indian wars,
Mexican war, civil war and the war
with Spain was So, OBS. 623, 500.
The cost Of the pension system per
capita of population for 1908 Is given
SI.7S.
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He Sees Peril to the Nation

Leicester, September Sat todav's SEES
SION of tho trades union congress Presi-
dent Hornidge declared Colonial Score
tary Chamberlain's suggested change in
the British fiscal policy We're likely to
be most detrimental to the best inter-
ests of the nation
''Dabbling with the principles of free
trade" he asserted. could do no good
to the country a present The land
laws SAID the president, caused two
! thirds of the national misery"
He advocated government old age pen
sions The following resolution was car
ried with only two dissenting votes:
That this congress strongly condemns
the suggested changes by Mir. Chamber
lain In our present fiscal policy as mis-
chtevous and dangerous to the best In
terests of the people of the country and
hereby pledge itself and urges all other
labor bodies to make every effort to pre-
vent such a change being brought about"
The resolution will be communicated
to the colonial secretary.
After a heated discussion an important
passed by 600 to 255, 900 representative
votes. The resolution was as follows:
THAT this congress heartily indorses
the policy of direct labor representation
IS decided upon al the last annual con-
ference of the labor representation com
mittee and urges upon all trades unions
not vet affiliated to that body to ioin
forthwith. so that the entire labor move
ment may be consolidated for definite po-
litical purposes
This commits the labor party to sup
porting neither of the dominant parties,
and has increased the strained relations
with the liberals.
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CHINA AND RUSSIA GET TOGEYa Err

Toxic, August o. via Victoria, e. G..
September "a special from Pekin today
states that the much mooted secret con-
vention between China and Russia has
been executed, but this is not officially
confirmed.
The Pelrn correspondent of the Jill
wires that concerning the opening. Of
Manchuria, the United States minister.
Mr. Conger has made a strong argu
ment, to which Prince Ching has replied
IN note. The princes message says that
II China assents to the opening Al This
time Russia will make that action q
pretext to continue the occupation of
Manchuria after October 10, tie date
stipulated in the treaty for the final
evacuation. The correspondent adds that
the Japanese minister has also received
a similar answer from Prince Ching.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-14
SUICIDE OF T. N. HAYES.

With four gashes across his throat and
razor lying close beside his stiffened
fingers, Professor Thomas n HAYES
was found Saturday morning lying dead
on the floor of a. room in the Cannon
house, Atlanta.
He had committed suicide and had
apparently been dead twenty-four hours
Fooled by the skill OF physicians in an
attempt to end his life by taking poison.
Professor Halves went to the Cannon
house and found a surer and quicker
method Of self-destruction in keen
bladed razor
Professor Halves came to Atlanta four
or five days ago and secured board at
No. DO I2 Wall street Wednesday af
ternoon he attempted suicide bv swaI-
lowing five or six drachms of laudanun
Drs. A. w. Harris and s. n. Samuels
succeeded in counteracting the effects
OF the poison after five hours hard work
Halves was taken to the Tabernacle hos
pital. where he remained until Thurs
day about noon. He left the hospital and
nothing was known of him until Thurs
day night when he registered at the
Cannon house
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CHILD KILLED BY GRANDSIRE
South Carolina Hunter Made a Hor-
rible Mistake.

Lancaster, s. c., September Il.-Yester-
day afternoon Major j. NJ. Riddle, one
of the proprietors OF The Lancaster Re
view, accompanied by his son, J. NJ. Rid
die. Jr.. and his little grandson, Robert
Mackorell, a lad about years Old went
over to Chester county on a squirrel
hunt.
While hunting on the river bank this
morning Major Riddle fired on what he
supposed to be a squirrel in the bushes.
but on approa ching the object Of his aim
he discovered his grandson in the agony
of death, the boy having received the
entire load.
When Major Riddle reached him, the
boy exclaimed:
''Grandpa. you have shot me"
The child died in the grandfather's
arms on the way to q spring near by.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-14
STEWART HADLEY WOUNDED

Augusta, Ga. September i2.-(Special)
A serious shooting ARRAY has just oc-
cured In Pat Brooks bar on Upper Broad
street, in which Stewart Hadley was shot
in til cneck and breast by Paul Watkins
The two men are reported to have had
a street fight at an earlier hour, but no.
body knows what about. In the barroom
the difficulty was renewed by Hadley at
tempting to stab Watkins, but only the
latterG clothes We're cut.
Watkins then drew his pistol and sent
two bullets into his assailant. The neck
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-14

without any reason except timidity they
begin to contract their loans and reduca
their credits that confidence upon which
all business rests and Of which the bank
ers themselves are the beneticiaries viii
be impaired. But this viii not occur
The bankers Of the republic are too intel
ligent too brave, too patriotic
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New York Bankers and Shaw.

Saratoga, Y. Y, September I0.-At me
state bankers convention, which opened
here today, Leo Schlesnger, president
of the Mechanics and Traders bank, of
New York city, offered the following res
oIution:
"Resolved, That the thanks of this
convention be rendered to Secretary Shaw
and that his wisdom IN depositing the
revenues amounting to $40, 100000 in the
banks be approved.
Action Was deferred
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revert TO Colombia, but the United States
may buy II under a valuation.
term shall be fixed within which the
canal must be begun and finished.
Tho contract shall provide for a means
to settle differences which may arise De
tween the governments during the con-
struction and execution of the contract.
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Dvra mite Used on Editor.

Berne Ind, September lO.-The home of
Fred Rohr. editor of The Berne Wit
ness, was almost entirely deu0lished
early this morning. The family was ex-
tricated from the ruins with slight in
juries. Rohr's paper has been leading the
nnnosition 10 licnnsod salnons.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-14
ECZEMA. NO CURE, NO PAY.

Your druggist will refund your money if
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Ring
worm. letter, Old Ulcers and Sores,
Pimpies and Blackheads on the face, and
ell skin diseases. 80 cents.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-14

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle. showing that it
is simply Iron and Quinino in a tasteless
form No Cure, No Pay. zoe.
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wound is not considered dangerous. but
the bullet in the breast entered the cavity
and is serious.
Hadley has been taken to hospital and
Watkins is under arrest.
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A Familv Continuation.

Exchange: A Shawnee girl named SPHINX
has inst married an Oklahoma man
named Spunk Well, it does beat all how
some people 90 twist things anyhow.
Past tense sphinx; present spunk future
shank.
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WAITING POLICY FOR
UNCLE SAM.
It Is Known That Colombia Regrets
Her Action, but the State De-
partment VIII Suggest No
Remedy for the
Mistake.

Washington September THE state
department today received a routine
message from Mr. Beaupre, the Amer
Jean minister at Bogota acknowledging
the receipt Of Secretary Hays cable
gram Of August 26 stating that the
Washington government would enter into
no agreement which would hamper the
presidents freedom of action under The
law. This was all the cabloeram stated,
although it has been the basis of specu-
latiye reports about Mr. Beaupre's ideas
Of the BoGota situation
The state departments attitude is one
Of dignihed patience. No indication of
its course of action in the event that
the Colombian congress rejects or amends
the treaty will be forthcoming until the
time for the exchange Of ratiications
expires, September o.
1t is known a the state department
that the Colombian congress already is
regretting its hasty action in rejecting
the treaty. but the state department
viii suggest no remedy for the mistake.
once and for all the state department
has announced that the treaty as ap-
proved by the Washington government
was ratified by the American senate. 1t
Is up TO the Bogota government to ratify
that identical treaty If Colombia desires
an isthmian canal
The state department regards all the
reports as to the connection of this gov
eminent or even its interests in the un-
rest on the isthmus as too trivial for
consideration.
Dr. Herran. the Colombian charge, in
dignanty scouts the idea that The United
States would lend Itself to the encour-
aScment of this unrest.
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Colombian Bill for the Canal


Bogota, Saturday, September 5--The bill
which congress is now discussing au-
thorizing President Marroquin to nego-
tiate a new Panama canal treaty with the
United States contains the following
Stipuiations:
The perpetual use of the canal zone is
granted provided that at the expiration
Of each hundred years the United States
shall pay during the succeeding hundred
years % per cent more premium and
rental than for the preceding term, the
premium beginning at 100000 and the
rental a $400.
The mixed tribunals in the canal zone
shall try suits between Foreigners or be-
tween Colombians and foreigners.
The police and sanitary measures shall
be practically in charge of the United
States.
Twenty million dollars is fixed rs the
price of tie concession, besides the rental
tsum) of $10,000000 payable by the canal
company, in considera ton of Colombian
approval of the transfer Of shares.
The railroad shall in sixty-four years
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-14

Judge: Chicago Man-Let's see. New
aork Is the place YOU go through on your
way to Brooklyn is it not?
New Aorker-Oh, no. New York is the
to Brooklyn.
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CONSUMERS!
Won are Invited to Become a PART
ner in this Great Business

and share in It's profits in the exact
proportion of your contribution 10 the
canital and the amount OF goods you
buy, and which are bought by ali our
other customers.
We have divided the capital into
shares of $1,000 each, so that you
even if YOU have but the most modest
means can take advantage or TINS
truly wonderful opportunity to
~ Invest your money and draw div
idends of no less than Z per cent each
and every year, with the posslpllity OF
earning as nigh as 40 per cent ana
more on every dollar investc J.
~ Buy your goods at the 'owest
prices ever known and get an addI.
floral discount of per cent (pracu-
ca1lv all the net profD on everything
you buy.
g, Make money by cooperating
Will, us ard get commission OF
ner cent on all the new business you
help US to get
our "book of information" fully ex-
mains all the particulars OF our plan'
and we advise you to send Tor thls
hook ard read it from cover to cover
and become a member and copartner
of orr society as soon as posslDle,
even if you start with but re"
shares. and thereby obtain the I'M
measa advantages wnich we oHer'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-10
IN Old TTMER.

Patrick ]. Curran has been barber for
at least 81 years and all OF these years
ne could be and can yet be found az Z
Julian street The end OF the 81 years
happened on Friday evening.
Mr. Curran deemed II a wise move 10
ask a friend or two into the old shop and
while away an hour or so and talk over
some OF the many things that had hap
pened In the old shop
Mr.. Curran has a number OF customers
that were young men when he started
and now have sons coming into his shop
90 be shaved
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-10
PAW TUXET.

There was a very interesting address
given at the Baptist church yesterday
morning by Rev. Albert Arnold Bennett,
a retired Japanese missionary. There was
a very good attendance, many people who
had heard Mr.. Bennett preach before,
being glad OF the opportunity TO hear
him talk.
He also conducted the evening service.
Next Sunday Rev MIR. Livingston OF
Providence will preach
Although the regular Sunday services
at Trinity chapel have been discontinued
during this month very interesting Sc
res OF talks on the Holy Land Is being
conducted by Miss Jane Bloomer, who
has recently returned from an extended
tour In the far East. Last Sunday she
gave an hours talk on the early stages
OF the trip and held the attention OF her
audience from start TO finish. Yesterday
she told OF her travels in smyrna. and
as she had many pictures of places and
things OF interest there. many were great
~ pleased by the talk Miss Bloomers s
first idea was To tell Of her trip 90
class OF girls, but so many were interested
that she consented 10 talk for the beneht
OF all who cared to attend, but the result
proved that there - very general in
terest I'm the Holy Land.
After many years OF usefulness and
having sheltered many generations Of
school children, the Dig clm tree WhlCh
stood I'm front OF the Commercial street
school has succumbed 10 the axe.
The work was done Saturday when
gang OF men In the service Of the town
OF Cranston appeared with saws. ropes
and axes. and laid the big tree low. II
was cut up and taken IN charge by Mr..
CHARLES Bloomer.
During recent windstorm tho giant
tree rocked so unsteadily that the school
authorities wete afraid that IL would blow
over and damage the school house. so IL
was ordered removed.
A party comprising n number OF well
known Providence grocers and market
men had planned for sail down the
river yesterday and a clsmbake 90 fol-
low. but the storm prevented. The use
OF the Texutwap club headquarters was
secured for the day and tho bake was
served there. IL was conducted ny Charles
Burns and was prepared IN a portable
receptacle that was n novelty 90 many
and attracted much favorable attention.
Misses Mary and Fanny Decker OF
Tucker. Ne. are on n visit 90 friends In
Staten Island. y. Y. and before their re-
turn are To visit points In Connecticut.
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WARREN.

Rev. II r. Cady returned home from
his vacation. Saturday. and occupied his
pulpit during the day. visiting clergy
man. delivered the ssSHnons. NJ the Bap-
list church
Regular services were held at ST.
Marys. ST Johns and 81. Marks church
es the regular pastors officiating. The
Epworth league held It's weekly devo-
tional meeting In the vestry OF the NJ. r.
church last night.
A large excursion train OF ten cars laid
over I'm Warren freight yard yesterday.
The excursion was from Worcester and
the party was left at Crescent PARK
DR. John Connolly OF this town cap
tured two priyes In the two entries. pac-
ing and trotting. at the Bristol Trotting
park on Saturday last.
The Warren National band will give
band concert on the common tomorrow
evening The band has had considerable
difficulty In rendering because OF stormy
weather. and other reasons These con-
ccrts which have been missed. will ba
made M. and the season will probably
Lac, into the month OF October The con-
ccrts a. Bristol will also have 20 De ev-
tended, az a number have been mis- cd.
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CHEPACHET.

Last Saturday the Pascoags played
game of baseball with the Chepatchets
on the Chepachet oval and were beaten
by score OF 10 10 IL.
A picked nine from Harrisville played
the local baseball team here yesterday,
the score being TO 10 In favor of Harris
Vile.
Quite a number of local people attended
the open air concert given by the Pascoag
Brass band in Pascoag last Saturday
night.
The future begins to look little bright
er for Chepachet. as parties were here
few DAYS ago surveying for the electric
road and at the local mill. they are start
ing UP more looms.
Albert Stott who had the misfortune
to run a nail in his foot week ago Sat
urday while playing ball at Glendale Is
so much improved as 10 be able TO go
to work this morning at the mill.
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Personal.

Miss Gertrude Allen has returned from
a visit to friends IN Boston.
Miss Christine Forbes Of Weston Mas.
Is visiting friends here.
Mr. Frank Gardner of Providence wal
the guest of friends here yesterday.
Mr.. Walter r. Allen has returned fror-
Continued on page Five.
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There Is considerable talk about the
need OF FIRE alarm bell somewhere near
Watchemoket square. The alarms for the
last fires were not heard at all at the
foot OF the hill and this fact is inter
preted as a demonstration OF the neces-
sity of a fire alarm bell on Watchemoket
square.
There r. no need for a large bell like
that on the town hall. but bell which
will let people in the vicinity Of the square
know what is going on. Any news % this
nature which once becomes known on the
square will readily spread until all the
crowd really necessary 20 see that a FIRE
is handled In good shape will have rapid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-10
GOOD EYE

As Motorman Beecher was running
Crescent Park car through Riversi
square. south bound. Saturday evenir
he chanccd 10 cast his eyes upon {
roadbed TO one side of the track a
several persons who stood on the saua
were surprised TO see him stop his c
and alight and pick up handsome 20
watch. with n fob chain attached TO
Motorman Beecher mounted his car n
sturtru Ufr ana ag yet~his valuable m
has not been claimed
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The reason for embracing
We need not seek afar:
Men love 90 hug deiusions--
And girls dcluslons are.
Chicago News.
7 love my new alarm clock
~ is a pleasure great
To set the thing for half-past six
And sleep till haf-past eight
Washington star
Hsrry-Miss Maston has pretty teeth.
hasn't she7
Ella-Yes. and vet she told me they
were only s5.-New Yorker.
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JOHN o'ccNNell,
Hats. Caps. Furnishings. Trunk Store AND
LauDdEx Is just above the postoffioe.