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The Washington times., 1903-10-24
ALASKAN CASE LIKELY
TO PROVE BOOM ERANG
Canadian Visitors Say That
Is General View.
MOTHER C0UNTRY'S FAULT
Regarded as Sacrificing Interest of
Colony to Gain This Nations Good
Will for the Future.
MOTHER coUNTRY'S FAULT

Canadians travelling in this country
do not hesitate to express the view
that the decision of the Alaskan Bound
airy Commission will eventually prove
a boomerang to English prestige in the
Dominion. Bitterness is exhibited by all
who discuss the situation. and the
charge Is freely made THAI England is
more bent on gaining the goodwill OF
the United States than in conserving
the interests of her colonies.
That this policy is creating great dis
satisfaction is the opinion expressed by
J. II. McKinnOn. vice president of the
Nothrop q Lyman Company. of Toronto.
Canada. who, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss McKinnOn. is making a
flying tour of the United States. At
the shoreham this morning he said:
Expected Adverse Decision.
ut has been three weeks since / have
been in Canada and. of course, have not
talked with any OF my countrymen con-
cerning the ruling of the boundary com
mission. / do know, however. the de-
cision does not come as great surprise.
inasmuch as IL was demonstrated when
the commission was appointed that Can
ada could not hope for favor, nor hardly
fair play. II was evident tnat the COM
piexion of the commission was unfa-
vorable to Canada. and the feeling was
strong then the Dominion should with
draw as a party 70 the tribunal.
The Dominion IS in a better condi-
ton commercially than IT ever has been,
and Is going forward IN a manner not
unlike the prosperity so much boasted in
the United States. The time has passed
when the Dominion actually needs reci-
procity with the United States. and
there is less and less action in that di-
rection every year
American Capital Attracted.
"Our tariff schedules have brought
American capital into Canada to make
It's home. 1t Is invested in manufac
turing plants which turn out goods for
Canadian consumption and at no dis
tant time will be exporting. In time
the factories will be more than able to
compete with the United States in such
countries as have raised tariff barriers
against United States made goods.
Ontario is suffering to some extent
just now because many Of it's best young
rnen nave gone TO the Northwest, Mani
toba. and other parts of that great un-
developed section. The situation is not
unlike the development of the great
West in the United States.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
"ELUAH, THE RESTORER,"
SPENDS DAY IN BOSTON
Fails to Evade "WallOwers
in the Muck"
HIS HOST GIVEN A REST
Today Set Apart by Overseer for
Zionites to See Sights of Wick
ed New York.

BOSTON. Oct 24-John Alexander
Dowie. known as Elijah II. the Re
storer." who invaded New York with
an army Of $500 Zionites. arrived In
Boston at 7:30 o'clock this morning with
Mrs. Dowie. his son. and two atten-
dants- They came in the private car
Iolanthe. Dowie says he came to see
his wife and son away on the Cunard
Line steamship Saxonia, which sailed at
noon today.
When the car came into the station II
was besieged by a party OF reporters.
who sent word 70 Dowie that they
would like to see him. DR.. Dowie sent
back a message that he had nothing to
say.
The Dowie family had breakfast
aboard the car and at $3.50 o'clock or
dered carriages to take them to the
Saxonia. Mrs. Dowie and her son go to
England first and then to Australia.
Dowie hopes to be back in New York
to take part in the meeting at Madison
Square Garden tonight
Host Sees New York.
NEW YORK, oct. 24-For the first
time during their stay in this city. the
members of the Dowie restoration host
had a good time today The general
overseer departed for Boston last night
with his family on the private car
Iolanthe. and before, his departure he
gave instructions that the work OF re
storation'' should cease for today. I'm
order that the host might ''see New
York
The house canvass was cayfed off and
the early morning service tarned out to
be a frost" when the host heard that
it's leader would not be there Only a
Few turned out to hear Senior OSerseer
Speicher.
DR.. Dowie's departure for Boston was
carefully planned. with the view of
keeping II secret from the ''wallowers
in the muck" which. translated from
the Dowie into English. means report
ers. A closed carriage drove up to the
entrance OF the Fifth Avenue Hotel last
night at II 30 o'clock. An elderly man.
accompanied by woman. heavily veil
ed hurried out of the door and entered
the carriage. The blinds OF the equi-
page were quickly drawn and the car
riage was driven away.
AS If 10 mislead some possible fol-
lowers, il was driven around several
blocks in the neighborhOOd and then
10 the Grand Central station. The old
man ard his companion alighted and
were greeted by a reporter. who had
merely happened to be present. DR..
DoWie. seeing that he had been discOv-
cred said some unprintable things about
the press and then boarded the lolanthe,
the finest car on the Vanderbilt system
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
NEW sUBsTATIoN IN SOUTHEAST

City Postmaster Merritt has an
nounced that on November ! Station II
will be opened at $40 First Street south
east with J. r. Thorne as clerk in
charge.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Presents His Colleague

Senator Chester /. Long. Of Kansas
was at the White House today and nre-
sented Congressman Murdock also of
Kansas. TO the President. MIR. Murdoch
Is the successor OF Senator Long as
Representative from the Seventh Con-
gress district. He and Senator Long are
the nrEt members Of the Kansas dele
cation to arrive for the extra session.
The President received several nun
dred delegates who are here attending
the biennial session of the UniversaIist
general convention, at ESQ this after
noon. The delegates were admitted TO
the East Room Of the White House. and
President Roosevelt entered the room
accompanied by the president OF the
convention, ex-senator Washburn, and
the trustees A short address was made
by the President.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
9 Town PRINCESS LOUISE
MAY NOT SEE CHILDREN

BERf IN. Oct. 24.-The Crown Princess
iDOI OF SaXony. who created
some months ago by eIoping
Giron, the French tutor. has
TO her former husband Crown
frederick. 10 be allowed to see
f lren at Christmas time
own prince replied that he was
out that Kige George, his faith
tr not allow il.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
WEATHER REFo8T.

The precipitation Of tn lf
four hours has been co rr 81
tered areas in the Atlai rte
lower lake region. and o 'o
ed this morning at Rale
Frost IS indicated for
~ in the Middle and Ha
South Atlantic States
Florida.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Explosion on Freight
Rends Car and Causes
4 Panic IN Ne7O York
Police Station IN WeSf CheS-
Ter, Three Miles Away
From The Scene, Rocked,
and Reserves Turned Oui
on an Alarm.
BRONX CITIZENS RUSHED
FROM HOUSES IN TERROR

NEW YORK, Oct 24-Dynamite and
gunpowder. stored I'm car of an east
bound freight train on the New York
New Haven and Hartford Railroad. ex-
plOded early today when the train was
just south of the trestle over Pelham
Bay. and the residents of Bay Chester
City Island, and intervening villages
were thrown into n panic.
The explosion blew the four rear cars
off the track and set them on fire. So
violent was the explosion that walls
shook and window panes were shattered
within a radius of two miles, and the
people thought an earthquake was
shaking the homes about their heads.
Fortunately no one was injured, as
there was no caboose attached TO the
train.
Car Blown to Splinters.
The explosion was caused by the train
parting and the rear portion running
into the forward section. The Jar was
sufficient TO explode the stored dyna-
mite. and with roar that could be
heard for miles. one of the cars was
blown to splinters.
The brakeman. who was running back
to set the brakes on the detached sec
ticn, was blown to the ground He
landed in a mud bank and escaped In
jury. He says when the dynamite ex-
ploded the car opened like a giant fire
cracker and a sheet Of flame leaped
fifty feet into the air. The car was
shivered from end to end. and the fact
that dynamite was the explosive was
force was downward, the trucks being
l.
torn up.
Awakened the Reserves.
Sergeant Ferdon was at his desk in
the West Chester police station. three
miles east of the explosion. He was al
most thrown from his seat by the
shock The stationhouse rocked so vio-
lently that the reserves were awakened
They were turned out, the sergeant
thinking that bank robbers were at
work in the village. After the town
had been searched .he entire squad was
sent to Bay Ches 20 help quiet the
citizens there. running
through the stree rehf etl're.
Within fifty va ne
explosion were hn
Sharp and Her Sea
View Street, Ba Dws
of the road no and
a kitchen mai was
hurled out of -Ts her
arm. About n the
two roadhous ne ex-
plosion, and scared
persons in -k a or five
minutes.
Paat vnsre
People il lrr ylerville,
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
FAVORABLE ACTION
REGARDING CANAL
MOST UNLIKELY
Colombian CongreSsM May
Adjourn Without Dis
posing of Matter.
VIEWS OF MR.. BEAUPRE
Candidates. of Velez and Pc
rez y Soto for President
Not Taken Seriously.

Dispatches have been received at the
State Department from Minister Beau
pre-, at Colombia, in which he expressed
the opinion that the Colombian con-
gress will adjourn next week without
taking any definite action concerning
canal negotiations Press dispatches
say the adjournment will not be until
later, probably November Is, but 1t is
agreed that action favorable TO the
canal Is not likely.
After the Colombian congress adJourns
il is believed by State Department Off
cials the Colombian government will
urge the United States TO delay any
canal action until after the election in
Colombia, which win be held in De-
cennber
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

buGness College, 9Th and K.
horthand, tyPewriting -s25 yr.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
LIEUTENANT MoALE DEAD.

Lieut.. Edward Moalc. sr.. L. s. N,
died at Baltimore yesterday evening.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

For coughs and colds. children take Piso's Cure
for Consumption without OBJECTIONABLE
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
THE sun
TARLE.

Sun sets today. y...............-.-
Sun rises tomorrow w......-...... &
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

Wide Boards, N. c. Pine, $I.65,
Rgh.-per 100 IT. F. Libbey & Co.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Politics in Colombia.

Dispatches from Panama announcing
that Senor Velez and Senator Perez V
Soto, both unreconcilable opponents of
the canal. are candidates for the pres
idency and vice presidency Of Colombia.
have not created any alarm here as to
the possible effect upon the chances OF
eventual exchange OF treaties. The can
dldacics of the two men are not taken
seriously.
Rather than give an opportunity for
the election of these enemies to the
canal. 1t is said. there viii be a joining
of the forces between Vice President
Reyes and Minister OF Foreign Affairs
Rico. who are both candidates for the
presidency.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

High tide today. y....--.......-.---
High tide tomorrow LOSS am.
Low tide tomorrow. $40 a. m.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Watch for oGDAHT.

There's money in it.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

THE TEM7E
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Voting the Army.

Should the consolidation OF forces take
place. there is no doubt as TO the result
One peculiar advantage held by tine
party having the support OF the admin
istration Is the manner OF voting the
Colombian army. Soldiers cast Their
ballots srlresrever they happen 70 be gar
risoned. and there the votes are count
ed. In that manner the government Is
able to control doubtful states.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
Rights Of the House.

Senator Aldrich delved into ancient
history recently to prove that the house
had absolute authority to originate
bills to reduce as well as TO raise reye-
nue., although the constitution says
raise" but docs not say anything
about reducing revenue lie showed
that away back In 1874 the senate
voted 81 to 4 TO that effect.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
DISASTROUS FIRE WEDNESDAY,
started AZ Residence OF ms, X. cseaue
aud Contents OF Rooms BADLY
unmngrA-Nn Inaurnnrc.

Fire started ii "a o'clock In the front
room at the residence OF Mr. Kinsev
Creque, w. Bagke street. and Ind it
not been for the valuable and timely
assistance OF neighbors. tile entire
building would have probably been
DESTROYED.
The fire started in the front room.
which is used as a sitting room. The
origin IL not definitely known. but 1t
is thought that tho curtain ignited
from a burning match that had been
thrown on the floor. Mrs. Creque and
her son John, were in the room at the
time, when Mr.. Creuue noticed a
small blaze ut the bottom of the CURE
tain. In a moment the entire curtain
was aare. this vas pulled down. but
not, before the other nrapery had iu-
nited. The flames spread 50 quickly
that the occupants had to retreat to
save themselves from being burned.
A neighbor hearing the screams of fire
and seeing the blaze, telephoned to fire
headquarters and the reel from the
Second Ward responded immediately.
The water was not turned on. as the
fire had been extinguished BY neigh
bors and others, who were passing nc
the time.
The contents OF the room We're con-
siderablv damaged and the flames we're
making headwav TO the second story
when they were e~xtingnished. Mrs.
Creque had her hand badly burned
while putting out the fire. The
amount of damage IL estimated to be
about $200. There was no insurance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
THE UNIVERSAL APPLE
nearly Two Milton Bushels
Last Year n Record.

The latest estimate places the total
number of apple trees Of bearing age
in the United States at something ov-
or POO, 600, 600. This Ii nearly three
trees to every person. These trees.
says Country Life in America. Weld
more than I75. 200, oC0 bushels. Not all
these apples are consumed ut home.
for in years of full CROPS more than b.
900, 900 bushels go abroad. Yet. the
apples kept Mt home are more than two
bushels for every adult and child. We
are a nation of apple eaters. This fact
may not be to our credit, however.
whek we remember that u good part
Of all these apples are Ben Davis and
other kinds that a refined and culti-
waited taste would not choose for de-
sert. Yet probably half our people
never raise an apple: All of the
half who do raise them but a small
percentage grow for market: and OF
those who grow for market only a
part make a profit from the Iusiness.
Yet there Is money in apple arowing-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

voua ess II ua 81 tae
Asrs stleA asaa N33 A
about procadNrv, a th N aafa r
'sir, ssgsksr. ee solersa
so.ges, 1T lsas pl as@3 Nlga God tI
+ 4soye i death
ssE Nanll like "a ask the gentleman
frcua ilssHoIs; remarked Richardson, lr
we are 10 consider She bNl under tire
fIve minute ruleg
THAT Ii ms understanding, replied
Cannon,
Then Lanham went on again, MF.
Speaker, it has pleased Almighty Cod
to remoye by death my late COLLEAGUE,
II. c. De Graffenreid.' And he finished
his address. aud the house adjourned.
/ was totally unaccustomed 70 that kind
OF interruption when ! was a member
OF the Massachusetts, state senate" con-
cluded Gardner.
ARTHUR W. DUNN,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
Gardner Remembered Lanham.

1T was early in the session." clipped
In Gardner, that something happened
which causes me 10 remember Lanlam.
Mr.. Cannon had reported the bin to pay
The salaries OF the anthracite coal strike
COMMISSION and gave notice that he
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
GOVERNOR A B. WHITES MESSAGE
Takes Up Various Affairs OF the State=--
Tax Commission Report Considered
Needs of State==Favors the
Newspapers.

Charleston, W. Va, Jan. 15.-The
West Virginia Legislature convened
yesterday at noon. The organization
of both branches was the first business
taken up. Hon. Clark May, of Lin
coin county, was made President of
the Senate, John 7. Harris. of Wood,
clerk. Louis +. Schrader. of Ohio. as
sistant clerk and Lewis Largent, of
Morgan, serget- alarms.
In the House, Hon. Frank P. Moates.
of Parkersburg, was elected Speaker,
and Harry Shaw of Marion, clerk.
Hon. William G. Campbell. of Jeffer-
son was given the complimentary DEM
ocratic vote for the Senate of presid-
ing officer.
The vote in the two houses stands ::
Senate. Republicans. 2s, Democrats. 8
House Republicans, 55 Democrats, %.
All Of the officers were elected by a
strict vote, except IN the case of the
Senate clerkship where Campbell,
Democratic leader, moved to make the
nomination and election Of Harris by
reclamation, which was done.
After the organization. a recess was
taken until $50 when both branches
met to hear the message of Governor
White.
At the conclusion of the reading of
the message, both branches adjourned
until Friday.
Governor A. B. Whites message,
which composed a document of 107 pa
ges, the most complete in the history
of the state, was read in both branches
of the legislature, it being listened to
with great interest by the members
and many visitors who thronged the
Hobbies and galleries. In part it is as
follows;
TO the Members of the Senate and
the House of Delegates
Gentleman 1T is my duty as gov
ernor to lay before Won a statement Of
the financial condition of the state. as
well as to make such recommendations
as are deemed %expedient for the gov
eminent and best interests of the COM
monwealth.
1t is a pleasure to saw that never be-
fore in the history of the state We're
the conditions of our people as a whole
so prosperous, and labor so we'll re-
warded and in so great demand, The
development which has been going on
in our state in the past few years has
attracted the attention of the money
markets of the world, and there has
been a remarkable investment of
wealth N u undeyeloped or partly
developed resources, resulting in such
an expansion of all Of our leading IN
dustries that West Virginia today is
probably reaping a larger share of the
general prosperity of the country Mt
large than any of the other states.
Cold facts aud figures can hardly
give an adequate idea of what this de-
velopment has accomplished. Suffice
it to say that West Virginia's popula-
tion has increased in the last six years
more than in any decade of our his
tory.
In the production of natural gas. we
are easily first among our sister COM
monwealths i'll value and output of this
wonderful fuel. We have for a num-
Der of wears been first also in the pro-
duction of white sand oil of the high
est grade. and the production continues
TO be large and shows no sign of dim
mutton.
The statistics of coal industry shows
probably the most notable and rapid
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17

DEVELOPMENT. The fine quality of ouj
bituminous Goals, as we'll as the oper
ing up of the different fields in oul
state, both for export and domstic
trade, have already put us ahead OF
all the other states in production OF
| coal exceDt Illinois and Pennsylvania.
We shall partially pass Illinois and
become the second coal-praducing
state within the next two years. Our
production of coal last year amounted
to %, 359, 1888 long tons, having risen
from II, 705, 500 tons in 1897 to- the
magnificent figures of 1902, as above
stated.
In coke we have become easily the
second state in production, and our
output for the last year was z. 249. IA
tons of 1000 pounds each, which il
sure to increase greatly in the next
two years. In 1897 we Produced L.
374. 397 short tons.
Our lumber interests, especially in
the production of hard woods, are very
f~ourishing, and the output ranks our
state as a leader in that commodity.
The agricultural and horticultural
interests of the state are becoming
very important, and the value of the
products of III farms and the animals
produced upon the farms exceeded.
last year. the combined value of the
product of our coal, coke and lumber
industries Especially in the growing
OF fruits is u state rapidly coming
to the front as a large producer. while
the raising of cattle for market is be-
coming an industry of increasing i'm
portance. We possess a larger area
Of blue grass. which is indigenous to
our soil. than our neighbor whose
fame, as a bluegrass state is world
wide.
In pottery and clay working we hold
a very prominent position. and one
that is Of increasing Importance. Ow-
ing to our unrivaled natural gas sun
plies we are destined to become a great
glass-making state, and the growth of
this line Of manufacturing is notable.
Our natural resources are so album
dant that there is no limit to our m
bition and growth. Railroad develop
ment has been in consequence verv ac-
tive in all sections of the state, and
there is hardly a mineral valley of
any great importance which is not
now %traversed by railroads, or a line
projected or in process of building
through it.
This general DEVELOPMENT has brought
with it also a great expansion in
other directions. Of which we will
speak more in detail when we come to
consider some of the problems which
the state has to meet.
CONDITION OF THE STATE.
The financial condition of the state
was never more favorable. Our insti-
t~utions are all in charge of experienced
and capable heads, and have been
managed with marked fidelity and
efficiency. w have no debt. nor can
we ave- have one under our pr esent
constitution.
CAUTION NEEDED.
1t is now time, in my opinion. when
the legislature should consider long
and well before starting any addition
al buildings excent such as cannot pos
sibly be deferred for two years longer.
1t is necessary that we ''catch mp"
so 10 speak. with the procession, y
and get a new surplus accumulated.
Now that system matter of taxation
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-17
JUDGES SALARIES.
WHAT Is ASKED.

From a careful analysis Of the re-
ports OF the various institutions |
find that our ed lcational institutions
are asking this legislature Counting
in this estimate one-half of the Re-
form school as for purposes of educa-
tom at least $3.50. 900 for the next two
years for permanent improvements and
buildings. This does not include the
deficiency at the State University Of