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The Washington times., 1903-05-13

ommendation looking to the establish
ment of one or more of these institu-
lions.
The trustees find themselves confront
ed with problem of some difficulty. In
case Mr.. Carnegie's offer is accepted, it
becomes necessary at once for Congress
to pledge at least 10 per cent of the
cost Of the building for its maintenance,
the purchase of books, etc. On the sup
position that Congress should not be
Willing to increase the appropriations
in bulk for library purposes. the amount
set aside for a branch or branches OF
the central library would deduct SO
much from the funds available there.
No Available Funds.
This would naturally cripple the pres
ent institution to a greater extent than
the trustees are willing Should be the
case. Every dollar of the 1000 now ap-
propriated for library purposes is needed
at the central library TO increase its
usefulness. The newspaper room and the
children's room at the Public Library
are not yet in efficient working order,
and it will be the purpose of the manage
ment in the next few years to increase
the facilities of the library along these
lines. To do so it will be necessary not
only to use what money is available I'M
der current appropriations, but to in
crease the present amount, II possible.
The library trustees have a plan partly
worked out to establish small bureaus
of cub, ho,
places, where an attendant may be sta
toned, with catalogue, some reference
books, and an arrangement for telephon-
ing to the central library ard having
books brought out to the exchange for
readers there. This plan would not be
expensive, and it Is thought would meet
all requirements for a few years.
a Feasible Plan.
Local libraries, such as those existing
in Takoma, Tenleytown, and other parts
of the District. afford nuclei for these
stations, and others could be established
at convenient points. Thus without new
buildings, and at small cost. the advan-
tages of the present library could be
vastly increased.
III any event II ID cApCCLCu bil1G lLiS
establishment of branch libraries under
the Carnegie donations will be slow.
Nothing can be done until Congress has
acted by way of pledging the District to
the support of the branches when built
and that action may or may not be
taken at the next session.
The library trustees are known to be
heartily in syTnDat nv with the movement
for branches in certain parts of the Dis
trict They are not averse TO seeing them
established when the way is clear II
make the venture.
Theodore w. Noyes recently said tbs
requests for branch libraries and the
offers OF sites were a most commendable
exhibition OF public spirit on the part OF
the citizens of the District, and he had
no doubt within reasonable time some
thing tangible would grow out Of Mr.
Carnegie's offer and the spirit of en-
thusiasm it had aroused in the people OF
the District.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
DISCIPLE OF DOWIE
SUCCUMBS TO FEVER
Physician Attending Miss Marshall
Found Medicines Were Not
Administered.

WESTMINSTER. Pa. May 13.-Agnes
Marshall. who died of typhoid fever and
was buried today. was a believer in faith
cure as practiced by Dowie. Her death
occurred at the home of her aunt. Mrs.
w W. Ford. who is a Dowieite.
DR.. Levi Hopes, who at first attend
ed Miss Marshall. found that his medi-
cines were not being administered. a
Dowie nurse was in attendance.
In reference to the case Mrs. Ford said
today: 4 did not attempt TO influence
my niece, but she knew well my belief
upon the subject. We prayed for her
recovery. She knew that faith in Christ
implied dependence on Him and not on
medicines. and without being urged to do
so she voluntarily decided net to take
any more medicine"
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
MANY REQUESTS FOR
BRANCH LIBRARIES
Trustees of Central Institution Considering Prob
lem of Establishment

The trustees of the Washington Public
Library have now before them several
offers and requests for the establishment
Of branch libraries to be built under the
offer made by Andrew Carnegie to fur
nish the funds for the buildings There
are thirteen requests for such branch
es of the central library. five direct of
fers of lots on which to build in the Dis
trict. and one request to establish Car
negie Library at Falls Church. Va
\ direct offer Of lots came from Rob-
ert E. White, of site in the. Whltecroft
subdivision, which would satisfy tie de-
mand for q library in Brightwood
Brightwood Park, and Takoma, and
would in q measure meet the demand for
books in Petworth.
a second offer was from H. A Willard
and J. II. Ketclum in the square bound
ed by NJ, y, and South Capitol and
Half Streets southeast. whic: would spe-
cially accommodate the territory in the
vicinity OF the United States Navy Yard
Other Offers.
A third offer of a site was from the
Brookland Citizens Association, through
A. F. kinnan. the president. of a lot at
the corner of Twelfth and Providence
Streets. BrookIand.
The fourth was from Donald Mcpher-
son. in Metropolis View, and the fifth
from Col. A. E. Randle. in Congress
Heights.
a suggestion from J. c. Leonard. CT
Anacostia. was that the site owned by
the municipality in that part Of he Dis
trict for a market house, on Pierce
Street, between Washington and Jack
son Streets, should be utilized for a Ii
brar-.
Requests for the establishment OF
libraries, other than those mentioned
have been received from the Georgetown
Citizens Association, South Washington
Citizens Association, Tenleytown Lii
brary Association. Takoma Library and
Citizens Associations, Northeast Subur-
ban Citizens Association, Kenilworth
Citizens Association, Howard Univers-
ity. North Capitol and lexington Citi-
zens' Association, East Washington Citi-
zens' Association. and Mrs c. w. Har-
ris, for Dupont Circle. The Northeast
Citizens Association suggested that a
portion of Lincoln Park be utilized for
the purpose.
Falls Church Proposition.
The proposition from Falls Church
was in the nature of a request for sug-
gestions how to proceed to obtain a
gift from Mr.. Carnegie to place a build
ing there. to be supported by the resi-
dents and property owners OF the town.
No decision has been reached as to
what the trustees of the Public Library
will report to the District Commission
| ers in regard TO the branch libraries.
| While the matter has been seriously
! considered, there will probably be no
! action taken in the matter before next
fall when the annual report of the trus-
| tees is formulated Then, it is under
stood, the offers made of sites and the
requests presented will be reported to
the Commissioners, and possibly a rec
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
AUSTRIAN HELD AS A
POTTER AGAINST KING
Curious Story That He Was Arrested
at Gibraltar During Edwards Visit.

VIENNA, May 13.-In the lower
branch of the reichsrath yesterday the
premier was interpellated with regard
to the arrest at Gibraltar OF an Austrian
engineer named Nacht. who is charged
with plotting an attack upon King Ed
tar.
The Interpolation stated that al
though there was no proof against Nacht
he was kept in confinement and the
premier was asked to take proceedings
TO secure his liberation.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
GEN. CHAFFEE LAUDS
ENGINEERS SQUAD
C0mmends Local Detach-
ment for Good Work.
FINE SOLDIERLY BEARING
His Good Opinion Shared by All Who
Saw Officers and Men at Madi-
son Square Garden.

Capt. NJ. L. Walker. commanding the
composite troop of engineers at Madi-
son Square Garden. April q, has received
the following letter from Gen. A. R.
Chaffee in commentator of the officers
and men in his charge:
Sir: The department commander has
closely observed your detachment dur
frg its performances at the Military
Athletic League tournament at Madison
Square Garden, New York city, April q
to May 2. 1903, and has pleasure in di-
recting me to inform you that he IS
thoroughly satisfied with the work &C
complished, especially with the soldierly
appearance and conduct OF the officers
and men concerned.
1T is his opinion. shared by all who
have witnessed the exercises, that the
greatest possible degree of efficiency
and correctness of detail has been at
tanned, and that the work of the regular
army organizations that participated in
this tournament has never been exceIled.
General Public Impressed.
These exercises and the general
bearing of the officers and men of the
regular army concerned have done much
to impress the public at large with the
high standard of discipline and instruc-
ton maintained by the regular army of
the United States.
The department commander. there
fore. directs me TO convey to you and to
your officers and men his appreciation
of the good work accomplished and ex-
tends TO you his thanks for the credit
able manner in which all have per-
formed their duty in this respect.
Copy of this letter has been furnish
ed to the War Department
Every respectfully,
THOMAS H. BARRY,
Colonel and Asst. Adjt. Gen."
The following Endorsement appears on
the letter:
Washington Barracks, D. c.,
May g. 1903.
Respectfully forwarded.
ITO Captain Walker, Corps of En-
gineers:
THE commanding officer desires 10
congratulate Captain Walker and the
men OF his detachment upon the high
degree Of efficiency attained in their
drill and upon the very favorable i'm
preston made by their work and their
soldierly bearing -on-aIl who witnessed
1t. He desires also TO express his graft
fcation upon the uniformly excellent be-
havior Of the men OF the detachment
while absent on this duty.
BY order of Major Burr
'sT q ROCHC
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
HOSTILE TRIBESMEN
ARE At TETUAN'S GATES
Sultan of Morocco Sends 5000 Troops
to Relieve Beleaguered Town.

TANGIER, Morocco, May 1S.-The
situation at Tetuan is critical and the
sultanis sending 5000 re-enforcements by
sea to that walled seaport. The town
Is surrounded by hostile tribes who have
set fire TO numerous plantations.
GIBRALTAR. May 13.-The British
tug Midras. which arrived here today
from Tetuan reports that heavy firing
occurred at the latter place during Mon
day night, and that communication Is
completely cut of.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
ENTERTAINMENT AT FORT MYER

An entertainment to the men OF the
post will be given tomorrow evening at
Fort Myer, in the post hall. Gen. G..
W. Baird will introduce the Rev. DR..
Fisk
The program contemplated will be as
follows: Selection, Fort Myer Band;
cornet solo, DR.. C. 4. Swartwout; reel
tation, George Buckler; recitation,
Madge Standiford; banjo solo, Joseph
Cullen violin solo, R. \ Richardson;
songs, Mae Buckler
Gen G. ". Baird is chairman. and J.
L. H Winfield secretary OF the com
mtttee which has the work IN charge
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
WIRELESS FOR FLEET.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. May 13.-It is
announced that the British Admiralty
has decided to Immediately install wire
less teIegraphy on all the vessels of
the North American and West Indian
souadrons.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
MONEY FOR SUFFERERS.

OTTAWA Ontario, May 13.-The city
council appointed relief committee
yesterday to care for sufferers in the
great fire which left 1000 persons home
less and caused $500, 900 loss here Mon
day. Local contributions only will be
accepted. The city will appropriate
Sl0,0 GOO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
Sixteen River Steamers Bat
tling With Floating Ice In
the Yukon River
SUDDEN CLOSE OF NAVIGATION
Unless There is Thaw the Steamers
Will be Unable to Get Out This
Winter and Will Be Crushed Next
sprins-Wreck of the South Port
Iand-over Thirty Lost

Seattle. Wash, Oct 20.--A special
from Dawson says: sixteen river
steamers battling against floating ice
in the Yukon, are in serious danger of
they will be crushed next spring.
Unless the river clears itself of ice for
a few days none OF the boats Will be
able to reach their destination. The
condition is unprecedented. so early in
the year. Three of the steamers, owned
by the White Pass and Yukon Line are
now on their way up the Yukon from
Dawson with $50 passengers each.
They may not be able to proceed more
than third or half that distance.
They have already been two days max
ing fifty miles. running against Ice. u
these boats fail to get thru their pas
sengers will have to walk hundreds oil
miles. Many are not warmly clad and
extreme suffering would result from
such exposure.
Mails and several hundred thousands
in gold shipments are aboard these
steamers.
Five White Pass and two indepen-
dent steamers are scattered along the
river between White Horse and Daw-
son, bound this way. They are carry
ing 200 tons of cargo each. The num-
ber of pass myers is unknown.
Several other steamers are hghtins
with the ice at various points along the
river.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
BANKRUPTCY HEARING.
Of Tama Paper Mill
Creditors Hold Meeting.

Special to Timed Republican.
Tama, Oct. 20.-Judge Stevens, ref
cree in bankruptcy for this district,
held court at the Office Of the Tama
Paper Mill and Filler Co. yesterday,
for the purpose of continuing the ex-
animation of j. H. Batchelder.
Attorneys Binford and Carney OF
Marshalltown, took no part in the ex-
animation, they representing the In
terests of the first mortgage bond hold
ers. Attorneys Walters OF Toledo, and
Huber, of Tama, conducted the exam
ination during the day. It developed
in the testimony that the Tama Paper
Mills and Filler Co. was a organiza-
ton of the old Hawkeye Co, the Wa
ter Power Co., and the U. 9. Filler
Machine Co.
1t was also shown that in 1899 the
year Of the organization Of the pres
ent company that de holdings Of the
u. S. Filler Machine Co., its immediate
predecessor, were appraised at $350,O0O,
a plant which at the present time will
do well to sell for $125.000.
The examination was necessarily pre-
liminary in it's nature as the books OF
the company have been in the hands OF
the attorneys for the creditors only
a short time. Upon adjournment the
examination was adjourned for two
weeks to meet at the office of the COM
pany Nov. 2.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20

States the two islands of kannaghunut
and Sutklan. commanding the en-
trance to the Portland channel and the
ocean passage to Port Simpson, de-
stroying the strategic value of Wales
and Pearse islands. which are given
to Canada. The mountain line adopted
as the boundary lies SO far from the
coast as to give the United States sub
stantially all the territory in dispute
The line completely clears all bays and
nlets and means o. access to the seas
giving the United States a complete
land barrier between Canada and the
sea from the Portland canal to Mount
st. Elias around The head OF Lynn
canal The line follows the watershed
somewhat in accordance with the pres
ent provisional boundary.
Jette and Aylesworth, Canadian COM
missioners in a statement of their rea
sons for refusing to sign the award
say they consider the finding of the
tribunal regarding the island at the
entrance of the Portland channel and
mountain line is not a judicial one
They add:
We urged our views as strongly as
we We're able, but we have been COM
RELIED TO witness a sacrifice of the
interests Of Canada. We were powerless
to prevent it, though satisfied that the
course which the majority was deter
mined to pursue in respect TO matters
specially referred to ignore the just
rights of Canada
The change in the Alaskan procedure
(due to Lord Alvt.rstone's decision not
to hold the proposed public meeting
and to hand the tribunals decision to
the American and Canadian govern
ment officials) caused much astonish-
ment among the people who crowded
the corridors adjoining the waiting
roms. Ambassador Choate as well as
the Canadians and others Immediately
connected with tie case We're admit
ted to the rooms where the tribunal
had been holding open sessions. but the
commissioners remain closeted in the
cabinet room.
Secretary of Commission Reginald I.
Tower finally emerged and informed
the waiting crowd that no public ses-
sion would be held and that the award
would be made public thru the agents.
No explanation was offered ana but few
persons knew that the attitu.~ @ the
Canadian commissioners was re n
sible for the awkward change.
The Canadians feel very sore over the
outcome. They almost openly accuse
Lord Alverstone Of partisanship. When
the later presented them to King Ed
ward at Buckingham palace yesterday
the king enceavored vainly to induce
Jette and Aylesworth to say they We're
satisfied or that they accepted the SIT
uation. but the two Canadians deeinea
to In any way express acquiesenee with
This view. They simply shook hands
and formally bowed
one of the Canadian commissioners
afterwartis said To the Associated
Press This award effects much more
the relations between the dominion and
mother country, than the people here
realize. and almost marks the partinT
OF the ways, AT least so far as leaving
any such question for England to de
eide for US
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
All the Banks and Other FL
nansial Institutions Opened
at Usual Hour Today
THE UNION TRUST TO RESUME
Financial Situation at Scene of the
Failures Yesterday Is Fairly Salts
factory-Larse Withdrawals Of De-
posts Anticipated by the Banks -
News Of the Day.

Baltimore Oct. 20-Au the banks
and other financial institutions in Bal
timore opened promptly at the GUS
tomary hour this morning and those
who may have had any fears that the
beginning Of the monetary day would
be signalized by the announcement of
other trust companies following in the
wake Of Maryland and Union Compan
les that failed yesterday were agree
ably disappointed.
Among the local fnanciers generally
there was a uniform expression tina.
no other suspensions are now probable
and that whatever of panicky feeling
was manifested yesterday has practi
cally disappeared. It is true, how
ever, that while financiers, brokers
and bankers maintain an air of serene
confidence there is degree Of un
easiness in the popular mind and 1t is
expected this feeling may prompt q
more voluminous withdrawal OF de-
posits during the day than usual. But
there is no reason for anticipating
there will be anything like run on any
of the banks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
ECHOES OF MEXICAN FAILURE.
Branch Banks In San Fmnoisoo and
Seattle Close Their Doors.

Branch Banks In San Fr1neisoo and
Seattle Close Their Doors.
San Francisco, Oct. 20.-AS Z result
OF the failure in the City Of Asxaco o1
the International Bank and Trust Com.
pany Of America the branch Of thax
bank In this city did not openl Tor bus
mess yesterday The local branch was
opened in August hast. ana only . lim-
ited amount Of business had been
transacted, the deposits amounting -
about $4,000. Sept 3 the bank report
ed that its liabilities amounted to $33,-
S44. and it IL not believed that its
present liabilities are much in excess
Of that figure.
Seattle, Wash, Oct. 20.-The Seattle
branch OF the international Bank and
Trust Company is in charge Of re-
ceiver. The assets Of the local bank
are given as $4,000 and the liabilities
$4,000. Seattle customers. 1t is said.
will receive over 30 per cent Of their
deposits.
New York, Oct. 20.-Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Miner yesterday began
an investigation into the affairs Of the
international Bank and Trust Com.
pany, a concern incorporated under the
laws Of the state Of Delaware, with
q capitalization OF $10,000,000. Thus
far 81 800, 900 OF stock has been issued.
The company did business principally
in Mexico.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
BONES OF HERO LAID TO REST.
Congressman Wade and Others Take
Part in Exercises.


Washington, Ia, Oct. 2O.--The bones
of the late Timothy Brown, a veteran
OF the American revolution were re-
inferred in the Soldiers Circle OF Elm
Grove cemetery here today. For years
the grave of Mr.. Brown was not known.
and was only discovered six weeks
ago in deserted cemetery in the west
part of the county. through the aid of
an aged granddaughter. Since that
time the bones We're in the Washing
ton National Bank for safe keeping.
An association was organized to car
ry out the burial program yesterday
which is the anniversary of the sur
render of Yorktown and the end of the
war. From the aged relative 1t is
learned that Timothy Brown saw Corn
wallis of Yorktown previous to the
laying down of British arms.
The forenoon service was brief, sim
ply the interment of the bones. The
procession formed on the square and
marched to the cemetery, led by a
brass band and followed by the
daughters Of the American Revolution,
Union Veterans Union, Grand Army
of the Republic, Women's Relief Corps,
Company D Iowa national guard, and
McCntcheon battery.
In the afternoon there was large
gathering at Graham opera house. Mrs
Charles Parkinson of this city sang
The Star Spangled Banner" Short
addresses were made by Congressman
Wade of Iowa City. Congressman
Hedge, of Burlington, Col, DUNCAN,
president of the Iowa Sons of the
American Revolution, Hon. D. Hadley,
secretary of the Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution and Hon. Charles
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
MARKET ORDINANCE VALID.
Supreme Court Says Cities Have Right
to Create and Regulate City Mar


!sets.
Des Moines. Oct 20.-The supreme
court Saturday morning in a decision
hlAted down, sustained the right OF
al ~ to pass and enforce an ordinance
cI ing public market place within
the city and to punish any violation
of the same. The case before the
court came from Cedar Rapids and was
entitled state Of Iowa, appellant, VS..
j. C. Smith. The city council OF Cedar
Rapids had adopted an ordinance es-
tablishing public market place on
First avenue, where all vendors of
goods brought into the city were to
take their loads for sale. Smith drove
into town with a load Of corn and
stopped on a street away from the
market place and disposed of the corn.
He was arrested In his defense he at
tracked the validity Of the city ordi-
nance, and declared its enforcement
created a nuisance. He was given a
verdict of acquittal and the city ap-
pealed the case. In the opinion hand
ed down Saturday, which was written
by Justice Sherwin, 1t is held the city
was within it's legal bonds in creating
tile IlldIhcl dtlA III 1SS uAdlAA6 Lie Civ
ing of truck, ETC., on the streets. There
was no evidence. the justice holds, to
sustain the claim of Smith that the
market was nuisance, and 1t is also
held that it is not in restraint OF trade.
The lower court was reversed.
Other decisions handed down Satur-
day including four addition rehearsals
of district courts and only one affirm
alton. This is decided break in the
record Of the court SO far this term.
which has been almost entirely one Of
affirmation Of the district courts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
STRIFE FOR ARMoR CONTRACT.
Carnegie Company Contends Lowest
Bidder Can Mot Do the Work.

Washington Oct. 90. Representatives
of the Carnegie and the Bethienefn
Steel companies had a long conference
yesterday with Secretary Moody con-
eernlng the bids for nearly 1900 tons
OF armor plate for the battleships Yer
mont. kansas, Minnesota, Idano and
Mississippi The Midvale Steel Com
pany was the,lowest bidder
The Carns gle and Bethlehem repre-
sentatives endeavord 10 show Mr..
Moody that they controlled the right
in the United States to use the krupE
armor-h hardening process, the only pro-
cess that has hardened armor to the
depth and degree demanded by the
ravy department. and that the Mid
vale company would not be able to Sc
cure this right.