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The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-06
A GAS PLANT
FOR FLORENCE.
Boulder Man Asks Council
For Franchise.
Peter English Wishes to Construct
and Operate an Artificial Gas
Plant in This City, Will
Come up Monday Night

Another enterprise of no mean pro-
portions is offered to Florence, and at
this time there seems to he nothing
in the way to the consummation of
the project.
At the meeting of the city council
next Monday night, Peter English of
Boulder, representing eastern capital,
will apply for a franchise to construct
and operate an artificial gas plant in
this city for the purpose of furnishing
light, heat and power. Mr.. English
agrees to begin the construction of the
plant within six months and to have it
in full operation within one year
One provision of the proposed fran
chise ordinance is that the charge TO
consumers shall not exceed 81 30 per
|, 200 cubic feet. 1t also provides that
the gas company shall protect the city
against any damages that may arise
out of the construction or operation of
the plant.
The plant itself will cost no less
than $40, 600 and the laying of the
mains will mean an additional dis.
bursement of money among Florence
workmen.
If it is found that Mr.. English is
undoubtedly be granted Things as
sumo a more roseate hue today, and
the future looks bright
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-06
II. R. LUTES

M y. THATCHER. Pres.
J. A McCANDLESS, Vice-Pres.
M B. 10y Cashier.
W E. MITCHELL. Assistant Cashier
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
CLERKS NAY GET THEIR
HEADS IN A HALTER
Postmaster General Payne
ResentS Promotion Pleas.
C0NGRESSMEN KEPT BUSY
Senators Also Weary Of opportunities
They Find It Difficult to
Disregard.

In anticipation Of the promotions gen
orally made at the beginning Of a new
fiscal year clerks of the Postoffice De
partment are becoming importunate in
their endeavors to obtain Congress in
fluence, and overburdened Representa-
tIves and Senator's are entering vigor-
Gus protests against the number OF
recommendation they are called upon
to make
In many oS the cases called to their
attention it would be political suicide
to refuse such recommendation and they
are seeking relief through the depart
ment itself Last JuIy this matter had
become such a nuisance an order was
signed by Acting Postmaster General
r J Wynna that mo recommendation
for the promotion of any employe in the
classified service shall be considered by
any officer concerned in making promo
tions. except it be made by the officer
under whose supervision such employe
is serving. and that such recommeuda-
tion by any other person with the kuowl-
edge and consent of the empIoye shall
be sufficient cause for debarring him
from promotion. and a repetition of the
oGeuse shall be sufficient cause for his
dismissal"
Notwithstanding this order. Congress
men are again kept busy responding TO
the numerous requests for the exercise
Of their influence. and il has been found
. necessary to employ stringent measures
for their relief. There is no objection
Of course, TO the spontaneous request OF
a Representative for the promotion OF
some empIoye. But the indiscriminate re-
I quests made in favor OF some persons
who happen to have a pull with their
Congressman are decidedly Objectionable
in view OF the attitude Of the President
regarding the classified service.
Lists are, therefore, ia preparation OF
those persons in whose behalf requests
are made, and a record is 10 be kept
Of the number Of the same, with tAs
view Of determining which of the clerks
are eHdeavoring 10 secure promotion IN
defiance of tae order of July last.
These 'bIackIists. as they are called
are growing rapidly, and the enterpris-
ing clerk who b0asted a political pull
may find himself out Of a job when the
July changes are announced
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
SENATOR JONES SAYS
COMPROMISE IS IN AIR
Expects Early Action on
Statehood Question.

Senator Jones Of Nevada is one Of the
statesmen who will leave public life on
March Z next with little regret He has
seen all its glamour and assures his
friends he VII relish a return TO private
life.
He was q caller at the White House
Offices this morning. The other callers
were so numerous that the auLeroOm TO
the Presidents office and the Cabinet
Room as well overHowed. and Senator
Jones and Senator CuIIom sought q. place
to wait in the public lobby outside.
Senator Jones is seventy-three years
old. only three years younger than his
junior colleague. Senator Stewart. He
expects to see early action on the state
hood question. of a nature satisfactory
10 the Territories Interested. He eZ-
pressed the view today, however, that a
compromise is still in the air"
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
WILL TELL THEIR STORY
TO HOUSE GOHHITTEE
Indepen dent Tobacco Manu-
faCturerS at the Capitol.

The delegates to the Independent To-
baccc Manufacturers Association went to
the Capitol today to obtain hearing be
fore the Committee on Ways and Means.
They held another short session at the
New Willard before going. IT was an In
formal one. to arrange plans for present
ing their case before the Congress com
mittee-
At the meeting last evening perma-
nent organization was effected and ON
GERS elected as follows. John Landstreet,
Richmond, Va, president; B. Liedersdorf.
Detroit. vice president; r. J. Snead.
Lynchburg, Va, secretary; A. Osterloh,
Richmond. Va treasurer Board Of di-
ractors-J. Il. Spencer, Martinsville, Va,
S. c. Penn, ReidsyilIe, y. c.; II. D. Mil
Ter. Philadelphia; r. F. Whalen, Roches-
ter, y. y Walter J, FriedIaEder. Gin
cinnati. Ohio,
Resolutions of sympathy were adopted
with independent cigar dealers and all
retail and jobbiDg interests identified
with the sale of tobacco made by inde-
pendent manufactures
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
MORE TIME GRANTED
ALLIES BY Mr.. BOWEN
SENATE MAY COMPROMISE
FIGHT ON NEW STATES
Issue Now Depends on
Democratic Action.

Democratic Senators are not disposed
to favor the renewal o. efforts to com
promise the Statehood question, and ad-
nit Arizona and New Mexico as one
state and Oklahoma ana Indian Territory
as another.
The Democrats have proceeded in the
fight for the omnibus bill on the theory
that it would give them a material gain
in representation in the Senate. The.-
believe Democratic Senators would De
elected by both Arizona and New Mexico,
and probably by Oklahoma, as we'll.
With Indian Territory attached to Okla
honla. the situation would be changed
and the new State would undoubtedly
send two Republican Senators.
According tP the program the com
promise Senators are endeavoring TO
make. the new states would be named
Arizona and Oklahoma.
To avoid creating another State with
name beginning with New" an ef-
fort Will be made to locate the capital
of the new state at either Santa Fe or
albuquerque
Senator Quay and many Of Senator
Beveridge's supporters are ready to in
dorse the proposed arrangement
The settlement Of the Statehood fight
this week would remove the possibility
Of an extra session.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
MINISTER BOWEN'S COUP
SHOCKS Ard RUFFLES ALLIES

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE allied powers
have been greatI5 disconnected by The
diplomatic ability shown by United
States Minister Bowen in conducting the
Venezuelan case. When the powers
opened The negotiations they had an idea
they could easily cheekmate him. and
his familiarity with International law
has come as q shock
The manner in which he put the allies
on the defensive has considerably ruf-
fed the tempers of the latter, and ef-
forts are now being made, IT Is reported.
by the members of the cabinets in the
alliance. to eliminate Bowen from the
negotiations, the powers thus hoping 70
get better terms.
A dispatch from Berlin today quotes
an editorial which appears in the Tag
bIatt." and which echoes the official
temper in the matter.
The paper says;
1T is becoming more and more evf-
dent that the powers could have found
no more welcome agent for Venezuela
than Minister Bowen He is seeing 10
CastTo's interests in way which shows
that the Yankees are entirely disFa-
gaTding the rights OF the powers
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
MISS THAW GOES SOUTH
TO ESCAPE AN EARL
Mother of Heiress Opposes Suit Pressed by
Lord Yarmouth.

daughter 10 the Earl Of Yarmouth be-
cause she thinks that financially he is
unable to care Tor her. The daughter,
however. looks upon the Earl with IA
vor. and those who are Intimately ac-
quainted state Miss Thaw is not averse
to receiving the distinguished title the
nobleman viii be able to confer.
The earl met Miss Thaw through an
acquaintance with her brother, George
Thaw, who occupies a handsome home
in the fashionable part of the city. The
Thaws are members Of one of Pitts
burg's Oldest and wealthiest families.
and Miss Thaw is said TO have more
than a million dollars in her own right
IN event of her marriage with the earl,
it is said she viii lose a much larger
fortune to be inherited from her mother.
The English nooIeman came to this
country three years ago to repair his
fortune. He appeared on the stage for d
time under the direction of Charles
Frohman. and afterward did some news
paper and magazine writing
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
Conciliatory Attitude Of AL
lies Gratifles Administra-
ton, and Early Settlement
Is Looked For.
Representatives of Tripar-
tite Hope to Prevent Ref
erenCe of Preferential De-
mand to The Hague.

At a conference which began at the
British embassy a nocn between the
British and italian ambassadors and the
German minister. 1t was made known
by. Baron speck Won Sternburg that Min
fsteF Bowen was willing TO yield an al
lowance or time. not sxeseding three
months. within which the allies would
receive preferential treatment in the
payment of their eIl1ms against Ven
ezrela
Just week ago Mr. Bowen had con-
eeded one months preferential to the
allies. and it was this action on his part
which has been the basis of the present
effort to compromise His willingness TO
concede an additional two months upon
the agreement Of the allied powers 70
raise the blockade Immediately net with
the approval at today's conference, Of
Baron Speck Won Sternburg and Signor
Mayor des PIanches. who urged that the
three diplomatic representatives recon-
mend to their governments that IL be
accepted.
It is believed that Sir Michael Herbert
was brought around 10 this view. al
though II cannot be so stated as fact
Optimistic Feeling Here
A general feeling OF optimism con-
oerning the Venezuelan situation pre-
wills in Washington. Much significance
attaches, among officers Of the Admin
istration and those concerned directly
in the negotiations. to the conciIiatory
spirit displayed by the allied powers IN
the proposal submitted 10 ar Bowen,
that two-thfrds Of the customs eoIlec-
tions indemnity fund be set aside for.
their benefit. the powers not in the eoerS
Give alliance 10 divide the remaining
one-thlrd
While this proposal IS not acceptable
70 the Venezuelan pleniDotentiary, 1s
ereathes the spirit OF compromise. and
that in Itself is Indicative Of a wiling
ness on the part Of the European con-
biaati5n 10 effect a speedy adjustment
on an amicabIe basis
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
TO HAVE A
MUSIC HALL AT LAST
Plans for New Masonic Temple Provide for Audi
tOrium of Fine Dimensions.

posing entrance, the first floor Will DC
given over TO the uses Of tha auditorium
or music hall 0Hce rooms for the
grand officers of the order viii occupy
The second floor with lodge rooms on the
floor above Similar rooms win be re-
served for the chapters and commander,
les on the fourth floor. with an aTmoTN
and lockers for the sir knights. The fifth
and sixth floors will be given over 70
the uses Of the Scottish Rite. and Mystic
Shrine. respectively, and on the top foos
provision will be made for large ban.
quet hall, with the necessary kitchens,
pantries, and storerooms.
Drawings have been submitted by the
following architects. the competition
being restricted TO local men: Horn
blower & Marshall, Robert Stead, Ap-
pleton P. Clark. jr.. William H. Poin-
dexter, Paul J. Pelze, and Wood &
Donn- The fee of the architect who is
intrusted with the erection Of the build
ing is to be computed on the basis OF
the schedule of charges adopted BY the
American Institute of Architects. Each
of the others who submitted drawings
wiz receive 5000.
The building committee is composed
of Thomas p. Morgan, chairman; Mat
thew TrimbIe, Alexander Mckenzie,
Allison Mailer, and J. c. Clancy, with
Edward a. Crane as architectural ad-
visor
After the opening OF the plans last
nigh- they were turned over to Mr.
Crane, who viii report his findings TO
the building committee. They in turn
Will report 70 the board of nagers,
with whom final action IN the selection
of the plans for the building rests.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
HOUSE LIKELY TO PASS
The LITTLEHIELD BILL
To Be Taken Up TodaYUnder
Restrictive Rules.

The Littlefeld antitrust bill viii be
taken UP in the House as soon as the
postof7ce appropriation bill is dispos-
ed Of, which viii probably be before
the close Of the session today This de-
cision was reached today by the Commit
tee on Rules.
The measure viii be discussed for ten
hours IN the Committee OF the Whole,
and for, three hours under the fve-miu-
ute rule, for the purpose OF eonsidera-
tion OF amendments.
There VIII be no record votes in the
House on any amendments which are
defeated IN Committee of the Whole.
It IS quite probable, therefore, that
the Ldttledeld bill. which is a substitute
for the original publicly bill, which
was introduced the first day of the last
session. wiz BE- passed without material
amendment
There IS little likelihood that any &C
ton VIII be taken IN the Senate on the
measure, ana that the only antitrust
legislation of the session VIII be the
Eikins anti-dIscrimInation bill, which
was passed unanimously yesterday by
the Senate.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
PRESIDENT INVITED TO
MARYLAND FUNCTIONS
Delegations Extend Invita-
tions for Two Occasions.

President Roosevelt today was waited
upon by two Maryland delegations at the
White House Offices and was asked to at
tend two celebrations in which Mary
Ianders are especially Interested The
visitors were introduced by Senator Ne
Comas.
Tie dedication of several new buildings
at the Jacob Tome Institute et Port De
posit, Md, VIII take place May II and 10.
The Presidents attendance was request
ed by A. W. Harris and ". ". Hopkins,
officials Of that institution. The Presi-
dent expects to be in the West at the
time, but said that If his plans are al
tered he viii take the invitation under
consideration
The second invitation was 10 be present
at the dedication Of the Maryland monu-
ment 10 the citizens of that State who
fell in the Chattanooga campaign in the
civil war The date selected is July %.
The President said he would send an
answer later
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
CRACKER BAKERS CALLED
UPON THE PRESIDENT

The Independent Cracker Bakers As
sociation continued its annual conveu-
tion this morning and hopes TO complete
it's sessions tonight The election of Of
fcers will occur this afternoon after a
short program of papers has been read
10y members on the various processes
for improving their output and quality
of production
The morning session was of short dur
alton. the members enjoying q visit 10
the White House to call upon the Presi-
dent In the absence of the president
Edward Graves. of this city, is presid-
ing over the deliberations, and ]. W.
CalIihan, Of New York, Is secretary.
Seventy-fve per cent of the organiza-
tIou membership is present.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

Although aware Of her mothers de
termined opposition to an engagement
and subsequent marriage. the Earl Of
Yarmouth. OF England, who has been
making his home in Washington fer
some time. is likewise determined to
press his suit for the hand of Miss
Thaw. daughter of Mrs. Mary Thaw. who
recently came here from Pittsburg.
Miss Thaw left washington last week
TO pass the remainder OF the winter at
Fernandino, Fla. It is said her trip was
made at the earnest solicitation Of her
mother, VINO desired her daughter to
be far removed from the impecunious
nobleman who has been indusJTiousIy
pressing his suit for some time. Miss
Thaw left the city. therefore. suddenly.
On the next train, however. the Earl
took his departure, and 1t is known
purchased transportation over the Sea
board Air Line for Fernandino. and is
by this time at the same Southern re
sort.
Mrs. Thaw opposes the marriage Of her
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

The plans of the six architects, from
which VIII be selected the drawings for
the new Masonic Temple. were opened
last night at q joint meeting Of the
board Of managers and the building COM
mittee held at Scottish Rite Temple, 1903
G. Street northwest
It may be some time before the final
award is made. as the drawings have
been submitted to the architectural ad-
visor. Edward A. Crane, chief Of the
draftsman's division of the Supervising
Architects office, for critical comparison
and report. AS soon as the architect is
determined upon work VIII be begun on
the new building Il is promised the
cornerstone viii be laid before the end
Of the year.
Whichever plan is adopted the city is
now assured a large and thoroughly
equipped auditorium. wherein high class
musical attractions and other forms Of
entertainment, denied the city IN earlier
years, can he given
This auditorium is to seat from I,4oe
to 2.O00 people. according to the plans
of the competing architects The new
building is to be located on Thirteentb
street northwest. at the intersection Of
Ii Street and New York Avenue on the
site now owned by the Masonic Temple
Association. Fireproot construction is
called Tor under the terms of the COM
petition. and the cost Of the building Is
limited to $3.50 .o90.
The building is to be seven stories
high. with basement, in which vii.
be located the mechanical plant Ex-
cepting provision for a large and i'm
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
PUT UP OR SHUT UP ABOUT
THE MONROE DOCTRINE"
Representative Dayton Says President
FavoIs an Emeient Navy.

Representative Dayton OF West VIZ
ginia. the ranking Republican member
Of the House Committee on Naval Al
fairs. was in conference with the Presi-
dent this morning over the shipbuHding
program Of the country.
I've must put up OF shut up talking
about the Monroe Doctrine said MF.
Dayton, after his call IN other words,
We must build more ships and bring Qua
navy up to the standard Of the great
European powers The President is n
full accord with this idea.
IN order to increase the personnel OF
the navy. it is the intention OF the com
mittee to so shape legislation as 70 MAKE
it easier in the future for comDetens
men from the ranks TO obtain commits
sions."
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
WORST BLIZZARD OF
YEARS IN THE WEST
Three States SnOWbound.
Losses on Ranges.

OMAHA. Neb. Feb 4-The worst
blizzard in many years ragged through
Nebraska. South Dakota, and Wyoming
last night. and business Of all kinds is
suspended today. Trains are snow
bound. street car systems tied up, and
telegraph and telephone services par
aIyzed. The ground is frozen and the
snow viii probably remain for weeks,
causing heavy loss among the herds Of
cattle on The ranges of the three States
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. Unusual
cold prevails throughout California, and
for the first time in ten years the hills
about the city and on both sides OF
Santa Clara Valley are covered with
snow. The snowfall on the coast range
and in the Sierra Nevada is very heavy.
Low temperature IS reported throughout
Southern California. the mercury show
ing several degrees below freezing
point at Los Angeles, San Bernardino,
and Riverside, but no damage Is reported
yet to oranges OF lemons.
Sudden Darkness in New York.
NEW YORK. Feb. A broBnfsh
darkness. as deep as that of late twi-
light ssd5eHty enEeioped the lower part
of the city tlis morning.
The darkness was caused by wan
deriug cloud which was flying low. It
was part Of The general dampHess which
in the form OF rain was prophesied by
the weather bureau for the greater part
Of today.
While the cloud hung over the North
River objects could be seen only few
feet away. The ferryboats were com
PEELED to stop short until # lifted
An on-sboTe breeze spFang up after
about FIVE minutes and carried the vapor
off TO the Jersey meadows.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
MILLIONS TO BE SPENT N
IMPROVEMENTS AT CAPE MAY

CAPE MAY, \. J., Feb. 4.-Cape May
council last night agreed TO build a
beach boulevard and a new sewer sys-
TEN. both improvements to cost S2g5, ,000.
The city is 10 pay S125,O00 toward the
improvements, and the syndicate head
ed by ex-senator William Finn, Of
Pittsburg. and in which are said 10 be
Henry 9. Frick and George Gould, viii
expend the balance. IN addition, the
syndicate is TO be bound to develop its
four square miles OF land at an approx
mate cost of s. GOO 600.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
DISTRICT BILL BEFORE
THE SENATE COMMITTEE
Charity Schedule Considered and Hear
ings Given Those Interested.

This was charities day IN the Senate
Committee on Appropriations. which is
considering the District of Columbia
bill Representatives Of the Board of
Charities were given hearings as fol-
lows: B. Pickman Mann. John F. Cook,
ex-senator Henry ". Blair. John W
Douglass, and Mrs. John ". Babson.
William H. H. Hart. OF Hart Farm, and
A. N. Lawson Hearings will continue
this afternoon
Amendments to the bill were put in
the Senate today as follows:
Appropriating $2,5O0 for grading. i'm
proving, and regulating block 132, in
Burletth addition, recently purchased
for the Western High school
To grade and macadarrize Twentieth
Street from Queens Chapel Road 10
Brentwood Road: IS GOO
Increasing the salary for special as
sessment clerks from 81. 7cO 10 s., 600.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
INDEX TO TODAYS TIMES.

More Time Granted Allies.
J, Z. N. Curry Dying.
Blizzard in the West.
District to Have Music Hall.
House to Discuss LessIer Case.
Events in Alexandra.
3-Anti-Trust Legislation in Congress
Bills Passed by the Senate.
4-American Minister'S Plea for Bet
ter Quarters.
baseball, Racing, and Other Sports
Editorials.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
In S0ciety's Realm.
News Of Georgetown.
$50 Promote Nations Sea Power.
g-The Government Departments.
1o-IG the Financial World.
News From Georgetown
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
SOCIALIST DEPUTY'S
MAkE-BElEYE SUICIDE
Shot From Harmless Pistol
Startles Reichstag.

BERLIN. Feb. 4.-Deputy Agster. So
cialist. who is known to be morphiu.
dend. caused a sensation in the lobby OF
the Tetchstag. this afternoon. by shoot
ing himself a number Of the deputies
rushed to the aid OF the supposed dying
man. and several doctors were hurried
y summoned
In the midst Of the excitement. Deputy
EDdemann, who was examining Agster
closely, discovered that the latter haG
removed the bail from the cartridge pc
fore firing, and had accordingly sustain
ed no wound more serious than a sign.
scorchiug
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
GERMAN SCIENTISTS
TO VISIT WASHINGTON
Coming to America to Study Farming Methods.
Will Observe Agricultural Department Workings.

Washington is 10 be visited by q dele
CATION of fifty distinguished German
scientists. They are coming 10 this
country TO study the agricultural condi-
tious OF the various States, and will
make a particular study Of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture and its methods Of
conducting its affairs. While in the
city the party VIII be entertained by
the German embassy.
The delegation viii arrive in New York
city May L. A contract was closed this
morning with 5. B Hege. district pas
senger agent for the Baltimore and Ohio
road, to convey the party IN Q special
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

There viii be snow tonight in the lower
lake region, interior New York, western
and northeastern Pennsylvania, c0nCin-
uing Thursday near Lake Ontario and
extreme eastern Lake Erie.
i viii be decidedly colder east Of the
Mississippi River. with freezing temPera-
tures tonight in the east Gulf States, al
most 20 the coast line
On the Middle Atlantic coast the winds
viii become west 10 northwest and brisk
&c high; on the south Atlantic brisk west
70 northwest, and on the east Gulf coast
fresh uorLheIly.