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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
WILL WRITE LIFE
OF SULTAN AND BE
HIS PRESS AGENT
Joseph E. Morcombe to Sail This Week for Con-
StantnOple, Where He Will Assume Task of
of Dissipating Error Regarding the Turk

Joseph E. Morcombe. of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, recently appointed press agent to
the Sultan of Turkey, win sail for Con-
Upon arrival at his destination he will
report Immediately to Abdul Hanlid.
Mr.. Morcombe has been greatly per-
turbed by reports concerning his plans.
published since the first announcement
Of his Oriental appointment was made
by The Times. Concerning his commits
sion from the Sultan. Mr.. Morcombe has
authorized the following:
The newspapers have made many
stories out of that matter which they
could have left imprinted just as we'll
for there has been but little truth in
them. One New York paper I notice
had it that ] was going 10 act as official
press censor for the Sultan.
"it claimed to get its information from
semi-official sources I'm Washington, but
l know better. The story was simply in
line with others which have been print
ed without much regard to facts since
it was first announced that the Sultan
intended having an American newspaper
man TO represent his interests
MY commission does not give me any
powers over any other correspondents
or anyone else II is simply as / have
stated, to act as press correspondent and
to tell the exact truth about conditions
in the unhappy empire OF the Turk. L
am untrameled and unrestricted in any
thing / may desire 20 say.
1T is the misrepresentation which
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have been made to the world regarding
Turkey which the Sultan desires cor
rected, and it is this duty 1 will under
least false coloring.',
AS published in The Times several
weeks ago Mr.. Morcombe is well known
throughout the world on account of his
brilliant works on Masonic affairs. He
has written biographies Of prominent
Masons in every part of the world, and
will take to Turkey with him an unfin-
ished work on the life of the late T. S.
Parvin. for many years grand secretary
of the Masonic order. He viii finish the
work If he can spare time from the Sui
tan's service.
II has been announced that the Sultan
heard of Mr.. Morcombe's work and Of
fered him the position in Constantinople
While it is true that Mr.. Morcombe did
not seek the position. he did write to
the Sultan asking him for the privilege
of wiring his history, which Mr.. Nor
combe volunteered TO do for the exclu-
sive rights Of publication in the United
States The Sultan answered accepting
the offer, but combined with il other la
bors which will give Mr.. Morcombe a
good income.
The Sultan is TO be permitted TO col
laborate with the author in the prepara-
Sultan's life sells well. Mr.. Morcombe
will publish school history of the Otto
man empire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
Representative to Inquire of
China Whether Assistance
May Be Expected in That
Quarter Against Gar.
Huge Spy System Organized
and Maps Procured of Man
churian Coasts Troops
Land IN Masan Pho, Korea.

PORT ARTHUR. Oct. 12.-Tne Tokyo
correspondent Of the newspaper ''NovuI
krai' today sends his paper a most
wariike dispatch. lie says the japanese
press Is pointing out that II Japan en-
cages in war with Russia, It will not be
on account of the latter governments
occupation OF Manchuria. but in order
to establish Japan among the conti-
mental powers. The correspondent adds:
'Papan's preparations are more ac-
tive than ever. The war party. led by
Minister OF War Terauchi and Foreign
Minister Komura. has received many
Weighty accessions. It transpires that
during the negotiations with Russia.
japan. on September 3. threatened se-i-
Gus measures unless a definite reply was
given within three weeks to her de-
mand for the evacuation of Manchuria.
Ito Delayed HostIities.
Under the influence Of MARQUIS Ito.
however. Japan subsequently decided
not to take definite steps toward war
until the termination Of the period Rus
STA had 1xed for the evacuation OF
Aanchuria, namely. October g
Meanwhile preparations for hostni-
ties are proceeding. Part OF the re-
serves have been called out. The Mfkado
has sent HIS personal adjutant. Major
Ito. to Northern China to inspect places
suitable for Japanese bases. and also 10
ascertain If China will corporate with
Japan against Russia, pointing out that
Japan's object is to procure the return Of
Manchuria to its original scenter. pro-
vide colonization field. and open trad
ing for herself.
Japan has organized huge SPY sys-
TEN, embracing merchants. workmen.
and photographers, to watch the Rus
slams The japanese star already has
accurate maps of Msnchurfa and the
Amur region"
Russians Not Idle.
ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 12-Enorts
are now being made to complete the
crews Of the Russian fleet in the Pacific
Ocean.
To this End a large number OF officers
and engineers are leaving Kronstadt.
overland. One hundred have already
gone
japanese Occupy Masan Pho.
BERLIN. Oct 12-The 'Frankfurter
Zeitung's" Shanghai correspondent
wires that news has reached there from
Chez Foo that the Japanese have occu-
pied Masan Pho. Korea
The correspondent adds that an official
declaration OF war between Japan and
Russia is expected shortly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
B. & 0. ACCEPTS PERMIT
FROM COMMISSIONERS
VIII Remove Concrete and Curb
ing at Its Own Expense.

The District Commissioners received a
letter this morning from the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad accepting the terms
or the Commissioner permit TO work
on the site OF Union Station tracks south
OF Massachusetts Avenue. The permit
was signed by officials Of the road. al
though the latter stated it was done un-
der protest
Some time ago the road applied for n.
permit TO work along that section Of
the city The paper was given them
but included a provision for the =.
moval OF concrete. curbirg etc. at the
expense of the road. The officials re-
fused 20 sign the paper. declaring the
District should bear the expense Of re-
moving the necessary O0structions. This
The Commissioners declined TO 90. and
after hearing denied the road it's per-
nit
The Baltimore and Ohio then declared
fl would carry the matter 70 court, but
today sent the letter of acceptance to
the District Commissioner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
ASKS LEAVE TO WITHDRAW
IN THE WATSON CASE

Millard F. Peake today filed a petition
in the District Supreme Court asking
to be allowed to withdraw as a party
to the proceedings in involuntary bank
ruptcy instituted some time ago against
]. NJ. A Watson. William X. Lapham
and John F. Mccormick He says he
was induced to become a party to the
proceedings under Misrepresentation and
a nisapprehension Of the facts in the
case.
Mr.. Peake says he was induced to
believe that his claim, with those OF
other laborers, would have priority in
the settlement of the affairs of the al
legged bankrupts. Joseph D. Wright Is
counsel for the petitioner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
GERMANS IN BRAZIL
APPEAL TO VATERLAND
Terrific Howl Arises on Account of
American Enterprise.

BERLIN. oct. 12.-The "KoiInische
Volkes-Zcitung" today prints an appeal
from the Germans in Brazil 20 the home
government for assistance in ousting
the Americans. who. they say. are com
mercially beating the Germans. With
the Fatherland's aid. Brazil. they claim
could be made Germany's commercial
dependency. Otherwise America will
drive out the Germans.
The paper. commenting on the appeal,
describes the United States as the
greatest enemy 70 South America, the
Monroe Doctrine as South Americas s
greatest curse and demands that Ger
and encourage IL to South America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
CHINESE MINISTER CALLS
ON SECRETARY HAY

Sir Chen Tung LianS-Cheng. the
Chinese minister. called on Secretary
Hay this morning TO learn IL any fur
ther information had been received by
the State Department concerning the
settling of the situation in the Far East
Mr. Hay has had no late advices which
throw any light on the situatIon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
KAISER WILHELM AGAIN
OFFENDS SOCIALISTS
Orders Schools Closed on Day of
Military Rev ew.

BERLIN, oct. 12.-Kaiser Wilhelm has
caused great offense by ordering all the
schools of Prussia closed on the day Of
the great autumn military review
The Socialist papers are unusually
bIunt in their condemnation of the act.
declaring that the Kaiser's interference
fs unconstitutional one paper says the
Emperor must be taught that Germany
is a constitutional state. and not sub
fect to absolutism. The public prose-
cutor has not yet begun lese majestic
proceedings against the paper. although
such action is expected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
COMMISSIONERS BEGIN
WORK ON THE ESTIMATES

The Commissioners today began the
consideration OF the estimates sub
mitted TO them by the heads of depart
ments They viii devote each day, after
II o'clock, to this work, which will Oc-
cupy more than week. and no callers
will be received after that hour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
ALL QUIET AT ST. ANDREWS.

Commander Hubbard. Of tho gunboau
Nashville. has reporsei 70 TIE Navy De-
,.,.r'r~ent that everything is C,iet at St
Island. where the Nashville
* into wrongs alleged to
te upon .NmcUcan lab
t..rs IN pla lLI'iJns IN the is
t.I So sit lws island belongs to
Ca-en1l eu3 is situated about 100
r st coast nf Nicaragua.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
ARM BROKEN BY ELEVATOR.

George Featon. a negro. twenty-four
years old, OF 21l0 Z Street northwest.
elevator boy ar the Olympia Flats had
his right arm broken this morning by
being caught between the elevator ana
the shaft He was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
GERMAN LIEUTENANT
KILLED IN A DU

BERLIN. Oct l2-Lieutenant Schr
er. of the German army was kiledi.
duel with a fellow officer named IA
fuss. at Wesel. today The men fou
with pistols at twenty PAGES.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
WEATHER REPORT.

Fair weather is indicated for the Mid
die and South Atlantic and east Gulf
States the upper Ohio valley. and the
lower lake region during the next thirty
six hours, and fair weather Will be fol-
lowed by rain IN the middle Gulf States
and lower Ohio valley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
SPAIN TO SEND IRoNcLAD.

MADRID, oct IA dispatch from
Ferrol this morning states that the
Spanish government has decided TO send
the ironclad Charles V 10 represent
Spain at the naval gathering In New
York HarbOr on December n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
EXTRA SESSION CALL
TO ISSUE NEXT WEEK
Message to Be Limited to
Cuban Reciprocity.
CALLERS AT WHITE HOUSE
Executive Will Be Invited to Attend
German Day Celebration at Conven-
tion Hall Next Month.
CALLERS AT WHITE HOUSE

The call for the extra session OF Con-
gress will go out October %. This was
given out at the White House today. It
is regarded as settled that the message
will discuss nothing but Cuban reci-
procity.
1t was also given out that Governor
Taft would be here in January to take
up his duties as Secretary Of War.
Two leading members of the WAYS
and Means Committee and OF the Rules
Committee Of the last House. resoec-
lively. called at the White House today.
They were Congressman Dalzell OF
Pennsylvania and Congressman Gros-
yenor Of Ohio.
General Grosvenor's Opinion.
General Grosvenor. following his cali
gave II as his belief that no financial
legislation of any importance would go
through Congress this winter. so far
as l can see said General Grosvenor,
there is an abundance of money In the
Northwest"
General Grosvenor has just returned
from a trip across the Atlantic He will
be ia Washington until after the unveil
ing Of the Sherman statue.
Congressman Dalzell was asked wheth-
er there had been any consideration by
the members OF the Ways and Means
Committee Of the last house of the bill
that VIII be up at the extra session, TO
make Cuban reciprocity effective He
said there had been no correspondence
on the subject among the members.
General Dodge Sees President
Gen. q. M. Dodxe chairman OF the
Sherman statue committee. called to
talk over arrangements for the unveil-
ing with the President.
Kurt Voelckner, representing the
United German Societies of the District
OF Columbia. called at the White House
to arrange for an appointment with the
President. An invitation viii be extend
ed Mr.. Roosevelt to attend the coming
celebration by these societies of Ger
man Day at Convention Hall next
month
Ex-Gov. Lloyd Lowndes of Maryland
and Hon James A. Gary of Baltimorc.
Ex-Postmaster General, took lunch with
the President this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
Given Free Board.

The only gain these boarders Will de-
rive from their voluntary Offering OF ali
mentary canals and c-gestive tracts on
the altar of silence. wili b.; the free
board This item is not 20 be sneezed at
in Washington. however. Several Of Dr.
Wiley's last years poison caters saved
50 much money that they were able 10
get married soon after the close OF the
food tests last spring.
DR.. Wiley announces that II the poison
diet makes any Of his boarders sick he
viii discontinue the experiments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
Woman to Mix dope"

The ordeal that the poison-fare board
ers expect to undergo this winter Is
much more rigorous than that Of last
year Salicylic acid viii be fed at the
outset. and what makes their peril
greater. some Of them believe, Is the
fact that woman Will mix their dough
and dope"
An experienced negro cook. who has
TO her credit many years OF successful
fiap-jack turning and corn-pone baking.
passed the recent civil service examina-
tion for cooks. with the highest percent
age on the list OF applicants. Under the
law, therefore, she was selected by Dr.
Wiley to prepare the formaldehyde bis
cults and boracic-aced mullins that will
be fed his twelve seIf-sacrihcing board
ers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
SECRET ETARY OF ARIZONA
ACCUSED OF BRIBERY
Judge StOddard Here to See
Secretary Of Interior.
SAYS CHARGES ARE FALSE
Governor of Territory Asserts Stoddard
Bnbed Legislators to Vote Against
Certain Reforms.

Secretary Hitchcock of the Interior
Department returned TO his desk this
morning after his vacation spent at his
summer home near Dublin. N II. He
is looking better than whe. he went
away and said he felt the vacation
had done him good. He was engaged
all the morning in looking over his
correspondence, and declined to see
visitors.
one OF tho callers upon the Secretary
was Judge Isaac StOddard. Territorial
secretary Of Arizona. appointed from
New York. Serious charges of bribery
have been made against the Judge who
has come to Washington personally TO
light his case before the Interior De-
partment
Not Telegraphed For.
full report on the matter has been
made by Governor Brodie Of Arizona.
Tut Secretary Hitchcock refused to dis
cuss 1t this morning. He did deny the
statement made in the papers that
Judge Stoddard was in Washington az a
result OF a telegram from the Secre-
tary ordering. him to report here
The Office held by Judge stoddard is
said 10 be one Of the best paving posi-
tions in the Government service. owing
TO the enormous amounts paid I'm fees
by foreign corporations incorporating in
Arizona. II is even said that his official
income is greater than that OF the Pres
ident of the United States
Change Recommended.
Governor Brodie recommended a
change, the fees to go into the treas
ury Of the Territory, and the secretary
to be paid salary. Judge Stoddard. il
is said, is accused Of oriDing legislators
to vote against the governors sugges-
ton, Of making false official reports. and
Of destroying his fee books contrary to
law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
Expenditures of the Board.

What is the average monthly expendi-
ture of the Dawes commission?
How much real estate do you own per-
sonally in the Indian Territory?
How many leases have the trust com
panies in which you are interested in
the Indian Territory?
How many mortgages have these trust
companies in the Indian Territory?
Is II not true that each member of
the Dawes commission belongs to some
trust company?
How much real estate do these trust
companies own In the Indian Terri
tory2
How many mortgages do they own?
How many leases do they hold?
Is Il not true that some of these com
panies in advertising. after mentioning
the names of members, called attention
to the fact that they belonged TO the
Dawes commission?
What was the purpose of thus adver-
tising?
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Flynn's BuJiness College, 9Th and K.
Business. shorthand. typewriting- SIS y.-AdV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12

Wide Boards, N. c. Pine, sI.35,
Rgh.-per 100 Il. y. Libbey & Co.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
POISON SQUAD BEGINS
SALICYLIC ACID DIET
Will Eat Food Tinctured
With This Substance.
TWELVE MEN At THE TABLE
Negress to Cook for Boarders Who Have
Volunteered at DR.. wiley's Of
fetal Table.

A dozen fearless young men, confident
In the possession of ostrich-lllSe diges-
tions and copper-lined stomachs. began
boarding with DR.. Wiley. chemist of the
Department Of Agriculture this morn
ing. and hope to continue regular eaters
of cherically-pre diet for the next
eight months
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12
TEMpERATTRE.
THE Sun
TIDE TABLE.

High tide today ay-..--..-.--.-...--ll. ~ "A. m
High tide tomorrow 1922 an, 1878 pm.
Low tide tomorrow ..T:l0 an, 7:2 pm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-12

Fair tonight and tomor-
row: light to fresh north
winds.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-29
WILTON.

The Eyergreen's new office is about
completed.
DR.. Joseph Riggs is home for an in
definite time.
Adam Headley is working at Oak
Ridge at carpenter work in the Pres
byterian Church.
Mrs. Theodore Coursen and daugh-
tiers Mary and Julia; Mrs. Edward
Coursen and daughter Sara and son Ed
die, together with Miss Vasa Foster,
all of Park Ridge, made their appear
ance at the band meeting last Satur-
day night for the first. The members
cordially invite you all to come again
The drought that has been cast on
this section of the country is still get
ting in a worse condition. Only a few
months ago streams that were over
flowing are now nearly dried up,
strawberries will be failure, all
garden truck is simply but scar.
The farmers, in fact, are beginning to
feel disguised with the present con-
dition of the country. If you wish to
get a complimentary complaint of an
up-to-date character, you should speak
to every person you chance to meet
thus: Morning, Mr.. johnson. Power
full dry weather this is. 'Spose the
good Lord has forSaken us"
Morning" (Slush.)
A display of strange foreign language
generally follows the negative.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-29
BROOKSIDE

Miss Matte Allen is visiting with
friends in Morristown.
H. Carlton Baker, manager of the
Madison A. A., was a visitor in town
on Sunday.
f. G. Kiser spent Saturday at Net
cong as guest of his brother, principal
A. w. Kiser.
Joseph Massaker has left the en-
ploy of Manning Connett and moved
to Littleton.
Don't miss the strawberry and ice
cream festival to be held in the chapel
on Tuesday evening.
Albert Schumacher is entertaining
his brother William, who is soldier
home from the Philippines on fur
Tough.
1t is rumored some of our street
urchins are to be sent to the Reform
School for setting E. F. Connett' S
woods on fire. ''Still there's more to
follow"
The Brookside Juniors now have
suits and are ready for battle. They
represent the Brookside school and we
think can play any grammar school
team in the county.
Charles McPeek has been trying his
skill angling at Lake Hopatcong.
Judging from the quantity of fish he
sent home, he is an expert, but posi-
bly, he used the ''silver" hook.
The Brookside Field Club was to
open the season on Memorial Day at
Dover, but Dover has just cancelled
the game. Probably they heard the
B. f. G. were tout for blood"
j. A. Brown went to Gladstone on
Saturday with the Mendham team,
but in spite of the fact that Brown
famed out fifteen men, Gladstone won
by a score of 12-11. Then, too, Teddy
wasn't behind the bat.
Miss Elizabeth Bedell entertained a
few of her friends last Wednesday
evening. Games were played and
dancing INDUCED in. Among the
guests were the Misses Sadie Field,
Marion Garabrant, Jessie McFarlane,
Matte Allen, Edith Ayers and Mrs.
HI. L. Glover, also Messrs. H. l..
Glover, ID. B. Comet, F. g. Kiser,
Albert Woodruff and Albert Ayres, of
Morristown.
d. B. Connett met with serious in
jury at Washington with the Wharton
team last Saturday. While at the bat
in the seventh inning he was struck
on his right wrist by pitched ball,
and had to quit the game. Up to that
time it was pitchers battle, Connett
striking out fourteen men, while
Stecker famed twelve. Kettriclx fin
ished the game for Wharton. Wash
ington won by a score of IL. Connect
has had his arm attended by a special
list, who says he may not be able to
pitch again this season.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-29
HANOVER

There was meeting Of the trustees
of the church held at the church on
Monday evening.
Miss Sophie Cook returned to Han
over on Saturday after having spent
several months in Florida.
Miss Louise Cook and Miss Agnes
Cook from the New York City Hos
pital, were home over Sunday.
Seven of the young ladies of Hanover
gathered at the home of Mrs. j. K.
DeForest on Monday afternoon and
busted themselves with covering and
repairing the Sunday school library
books and making letters and banners
for the Children's Day exercises. Time
flew rapidly until about six o'clock,
when very delightful tea was served
by the hostess.
While James Cook was driving
through woods in Hanover on Mon
day last, a wheel OF the heavy wagon
suddenly came In contact with q
stump. Mr.. Cook was thrown from
his seat and fell, Striking the back OF
his head on a stone. George Penn,
who was with him, brought him home
in a delicious condition. Much alarm
was at first felt by his friends, but he
Is now rapidly recovering from the
shock.