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The Washington times., 1903-02-28
DIED.

PETERsEN-SuddenIy on THURSDAY, February
%. 1903. JOSEPHINE PETERSEN, nee Wagner.
dearly beloved wife Of Rudolph Petersen, in the
twentieth year Of her age.
Funeral from the residence Of her sister,
1928 Wallach Place northwest. Sunday. March
J, az p. m. Relatives and friends invited
10 attend. fe2S-2t
O'LEARY--On Thursday, February Pc. 1908.
ANNIE O'LEARh (nee McIntire), beloved wife
Of Michael O'Lcarv
Funeral rom William s. Riey's undertaking
chapel, 2O7 Second Street southeast, Monday.
March 2, at O'Clock a. m. TO st. Peters
Church. interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery
Relatives and friends invited.
alexandra papers please copy.) Il
BLINDON-At Somerset Heights, on Satur-
day. February 2s. 1903. at a. m. SARAH Ell
LEN. beloved wife Of the late John A. Blundon.
Notice ~ funeral in sunday papers. II
WALkER-On Thursday. February Pc. 1903,
CARROLL EARNEST. beloved son of John r.
and ldella Walker, aged one year eight months
and tWenty-siX DAYS.
precious one from ms has gone,
voice Ne loved is stilled,
Since darling Carroll left our home
place which never can be filled,
Funeral from the residence 81 his pareRS sos
J. Street Invest. Sunday. March I. 1908. at
ESQ p. II
The Washington times., 1903-02-28

carabaos have increased over ten-told in
value. At the same time a peculiar
Oriental horse disease became epidemic,
further gripping transportation. The
rice crop, already reduced by various
causes TO but one-fourth OF It's ordi-
nary size, has been damaged by locusts.
so that the price Of rice has nearly
doubled
Under these circumstances there is
imminent danger of famine in the ISL
ands. Congress is In course of gener-
ously appropriating SO 200. 900 tomeet the
immediate needs; but the indispensa BILE
and pre-eminent need is the resurrection
Of productive industry from the prostra-
lion into which IT has been thrown by
the causes above enumerated. I ask ac-
tion in the tarin matter, not merely
from the standpoint of wise government
tai policy, but as measure of humanity,
IN response to an appeal to which this
great people should not close its ears.
I'VE have assumed responsibilities to-
ward the Philippine Islands which we
are in honor bound to fulfill. We have
the specific duty of taking every meas
ure in our power to see tc their pros
perity. The first and most important
step in this direction has been accom-
plished by the joint action OF the mill
tary and civil authorities in securing
peace and civil government. The wisdom
OF Congress at the present session has
provided for them a stable currency. and
its spirit OF humane liberality and JUS
tice toward them viii be shown In the
appropriation now substantially agreed
upon OF So. 600. 900 to meet the pressing
immediate necessities; but there remains
vital need that one thing further shall
be done.
The ealamities which have befaIlen
them as above enumerated could have
been averted by no human wisdom. They
cannot be completely repaired: but the
suffering can be greatly alleviated and
a permanent basis of future prosperity
assured IL the economic relations of the
islands with the United States are put
upon a satisfactory basis.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
White House, February q. 1903"
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PRESIDENT TELLS OF
FILIPINO SUFFERING
Asks Senate to Act on the Tariff Bill Without DELAY
to Afford Relief

The following communication urging
the passage OF tariff legislation for the
Philippines was sent to the Senate yes
terday by the President:
ITO the Senate:
II have just received a cable from Gov
ernor Taft which runs as follows:
Necessity for passage House tariff
bill most urgent The conditions of pro-
ductive industry and business considera-
bly, worse than IN November. the date Of
last report. and growing worse each
month. Some revival in sugar and to-
bacco prices due to expectation of tariff
law. The interests of Filipinos in sugar
and tobacco extensive, and failure of
bill will be blow in face to those inter-
ests. Number of tobacco factories will
have to close. and many sugar haciendas
Will be put up for sale at a sacrifice IL
the bill Will not pass. Customs receipts
have fallen off this month one-third.
showing decrease of purchasing power OF
island. General business stagnant. All
political parties. including labor unions,
most strenuous in petition for tariff bill
Effect Of it's failure very discouraging.
Vice Governor Luke Wright indorses
in the strongest manner all that Gov
ernor Taft has said. and states that he
has the gravest apprehension as 70 the
damage that may come to the islands II
there is not a substantial reduction in
the tariff levied against Philippine goods
coming into the United States 1 very
earnestly ask that this matter receive the
Immediate attention OF Congress and that
the relief prayed for be granted.
AS Congress knows, a series OF ca
lamities have befaIIen the Philippine
people. Just as they were emerging
from nearly six years of devastating
warfare, with the accompanying destruc-
tion of property, and the breaking up of
the bonds of social order. and the habits
Of peaceful industry. there occurred an
epidemic Of rinderpest which destroyed
90 per cent OF the carabaos, the Filipino
cattle, leaving the people without draft
animals 10 till the lands, or to aid in
the ordinary work OF farm and village
life. The extent OF the disaster can be
seen from the fact that the surviving
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WOMEN AND CHILDREN
ENDANGERED BY FLAMES
Forty or More Have Narrow Escapes in
Two Chicago Fires.

CHICAGO. Feb. 2S.-Over forty men.
women, and children all but persisted in
two fires late last night. One fireman.
John Mcnamara fell down an elevator
shaft, sustaining internal injuries which
may result fatally.
The first blaze was at 200 Indiana
Street, in a four-story apartment house.
the first floor OF which was occupied as
store Ten persons were asleep when
the flames were discovered IN the base
ment The fremea had apparently ex-
tinguished the blaze. bat hardly had
they gone away when flames. shooting
mp the air shafts. burst through the roof
A panic followed. Women rushed to
windows. intending TO jump from the
upper floors, and firemen and police had
difficulty in convincing them they could
descend the Microscopes Not one sof
the numerous women IN the structure
had time 20 stop to dress. and all
reached the street in their night clothes
Spectators cheered them as they reached
the ground. The flames were soon sub
dued
The second FIRE was discovered in the
four-story building at IT'S West Ran
dolph Street. a grocery Next door is
a boarding house. in which there were
thirty guests Smoke filled the build
ing. and several persons were overcome
and would have persisted had not the
hremen rescued them. Il was ar this
fire that Pipeman John McNanara.
thirty-two years old. fell down am eIe-
vator shaft
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CUBAN TREATY ElCITES
IRE OF ALL EUROPE
Powers to Make Protest If
Senate RatifleS 1t.

MADRID, Feb. 2S.-Several confer
ences have recently been held between
Premier Silvela and Sir H. NJ Drrand
the British ambassador. with reference
to the Cuban United States reciprocity
treaty. The British ambassador declared
that he considered the proposed treaty
Cuba and stated that the powers would
present collective protest to Washing
ton should the Senate ratify the treaty.
After comforting with Senior Abarzuza.
Spanish minister OF foreign affairs, Pre-
mier Silvela informed the British am
bassador that Spain would join the con-
cert and sign a protest IL the treaty
should be ratified.
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CARROLL D. WRIGHT'S
MISSION To NEW YORK
Says He Is on Private Business, Not
Connected With Coal Strike Report.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-Carroll D.
Wright. United States Commissioner OF
Labor. arrived in this city last night
His visit at first gave rise TO the report
that he had come TO see the coal presi-
dents. When seen at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel this morning he said:
My business here has nothing to do
with coal or coal presidents. Neither
viii 1 see anyone In my Official capacity.
l have come on private business entire
ly and expect to leave tomorrow morn
ing.
'-All my time has been occupied OF late
with the report which is being prepared
by the commission which heard the coal
strike testimony. 1t will probably be
some time before the report is finished -
This morning Mr.. Wright addressed
the League for Political Education On
Women in Industry
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
HAVOC IN TRAIL OF
GALE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Thirty Lives Lost in Wreck
on French Coast.


cent t
rl
lc-e1 -
tae exposition buildings at Douglas.
Isle Of Man. were RACED by the storm
The Chilean warship Libertad and the
English cruiser Niobe. moored at the
Vickers- Maxim yard. at Barrow. broke
loose during the storm. Both were in
jured and portion of the dock wall was
DESTROYED.
A telegram from Brest. France. states
that the steam collier Ottercaps, from
New CastIe-on-T Tyne. has been wrecked
at Feutenot. She ran upon the rocks and
went to pieces.
II is feared that all OF her passen-
gers and crew. numbering thirty. per
ished. Seven bodies have been recover
ed.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
FOUR ARRESTS IN BANK
ROBBERY MURDER CASE

LAPORTE. Ind. Feb 2S.-Residents
of WestviIle are greatly excited over the
arrest yesterday of four men suspected
Of attempting to rob the Smith Bank
on November 80 last. and OF the murder
in cold blood of Wesley Reynolds. the
bank clerk who sacrificed his life in
defense OF the institutions funds
Detectives last night fled afidavits
charging Elias Wagner, Clarence Dun
ham, Charles Lumpkin. and Edward
Clancy with the attempted robbery and
murder Lumpkin was later released
on bail The others were brought here
to Jail.
Every precaution is being taken to
prevent an attack on the Jail The
prisoners, IL is stated, have all served
time for burglary. robbery, aad grand
larceny. 0rI0sqh T1rf. B.
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A NEW DEPARTURE.
A New, Efectual, and Convenient Cure
for CataIrh.

lOA AdldIIH-
OF Catarrh remedies there is no end,
but OF catarrh cures there has always
been a great scarcity There are many
remedies to relieve, but very few that
really cure. afaEr
The old practice OF snuflng salt water
through the nose would often relieve,
and the washes, douches, powders and
inhalers in common use are very little,
II any. better than the oid-fashioned
salt water douche-
The use OF inhalers and the appIica-
ton of salves. washes and powders TO
the nose and throat TO cure catarrh is
no more reasonable than to rub the
back 20 cure kidney disease. Catarrh
is just as much a blood disease as kid
ney trouble or rheumatism and 10 can
lot be cured by local treatment any
more than they can be.
To cure catarrh. whether il the head
throat or stomach an internal antiseptfc
treatment is necessary TO drive the
catarrhal poison out OF the blood and
system, and the new catarrh cure is
designed on this plan and the remark
able success OF Stuart's Catarrh Tablets
IS because. being used internally. II
drives out catarrhal infection through
action upon stomach liver and bowels
William Zimmerman OF St. Joseph. re-
lates an experience with catarrh which
IS OF value 20 millions OF catarrh suf-
ferers everywhere. He says. II neglect
ally extended 10 my throata and bron-
chial tubes and finally even my stomach
and liver became affected. but as / was
able 10 keep up and do 4 days work
] let Il run along until my hearing
began TO fail me and then 7 realized
that I must get rid OF catarrh or lose
my position as was clerk and my hear
ing was absolutely necessary.
some OF my friends recommended an
inhaler, another catarrh salve. but
they were no good in my case. nor was
anything else until / heard OF Stuart
CRtarrh Tablets and bought package
at any drug store. They benefited me
from the start and IN less than four
months I was completely cured or
catarrh although ! had suffered nearly
all my life from IL
They are pleasant 20 take and 50 much
more convenient 70 use than any other |
catarrh remedies that I feel ! cannot
say enough in favor OF Stuart's Catarrh |
Tablets"
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
HAS BEEN POSTMASTER
FOR THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS
John s. Fay First Appointed in 1865
by President Johnson.

The President yesterday nominated
John s. Fay for appointment as post
master at Marlboro. Mass. Mr. Fav In
the present postmaster and has held Of
nee longer than any other Presidential
postmaster.
He was originally appointed by Presi-
aent Johnson on April 2e. 1860. and since
that time has served uDder eight diff
ferent Presidents. The salary OF the Of
fee has increased $50 per cent since the
date Of his first Experimentation 81 100
in 1865 to $4,000 at this time
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
TEE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

son, general manager OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company. as
superintendent. He will introduce mod
ern devices in handling coal. and in
stitute many new and practical ideas in
the transportation on the old waterway.
As step toward this end. the Mere
dith-Winship plants, in Geor getown,
and Baltimore, were recently purchased
from H c. Winship, who practically
controlled the business. The financial
consideration, while not made public.
was large. as can be judged from the
fact that Mr. winshIp is said to have
paid Mr.. Meredith's heirs s102. 900 for
one-half interest held by deceased.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
Personal and Otherwise.

slight fire occurred this morning a,
the home OF DR.. John w. Chappen on the
Grant Road. The flames were confined
to the kitchen.
Night before last fire partially de-
stroyed the house of James H Morgan.
near the old Bethesda Park. The loss is
estimated at $500 or $500.
f. L. Moore is about to begin the erec-
ton OF four new brick houses on the
west side OF Valley Street north of p
Street
Miss Kate Magruder. of 1904 Thirty
NTH Street. was found unconscious this
morning as result OF inhaling coal gas
Restoratiyes were successfully applied
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Georgetown Citizens Association VIII
be held on Monday. March 2. at the First
Cooperative Hall. on Thirty second
Street.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
Hospital Fugitive Returned.

William Whaler. a fugitive from st.
Elizabeth's Insane Asylum, Washington
arrested here on Thursday last, was
taken to Washington yesterday after
noon by Policeman Griffin and turned
over TO the hospital authorities Wha-
Ter was arrested by Policeman TIGER on
the charge Of stealing a skiff from ". d.
Stephenson. OF Washington. Il is al
legged that he cut hole in the bottom
of the skin and acted in a irresponsible
manner. When arrested be had in his
possession a bicycle tire, which he said
he carried as life preserver. When he
was arraigned in court yesterday it was
learned that he was wanted by the St
Elizabeth authorities
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
Accept my Help
And Get Well Without the
Risk of a Penny.

You by simply writ
ing postal card. sending beIow
All ask address know the book YOU
need will then mail order
Dr. shooEs Restorative You
succeeds the $3.50
word hall decide
You realize this 1
A ak risk
knowing a WI dc.
lifetime
possible OF hospitals ana
homes. difficult Is ever
o For twelve I veoE
ed it fair that
About $4,000 people have accepted that
have paid for it gladly because got we'll
My success comes from strengthening
oratve brings vital
The itself and many
OF how
enduring
In little troubles dacut
troubles 1t is usually the to a
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
Deposit Has Been Made.

The Great Falls and Old Dominion
Railroad promoters, several OF whom are
Georgetowners. anticipate no delay in
the construction of the road. through the
report of the alleged unsafe condition
OF the Aqueduct Bridge piers. Yesterday
two Of the directors stated that they
had put up the deposit required by the
law. and that Immediately operations
would begin.
Practical men here laugh at the re-
port that the bridge is unsafe. One con-
tractor stated that he has frequently. OF
late. hauled stones over the bridge. ag-
gregating in weight from twenty 20
twenty-five tons, without noticing any
unusual vibration. The reports affecting
the bridges safety, it is declared, are
instigated by rival interests.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY.

The case OF Lieuts. Frank B. Edwards
and Henry NJ Dougherty. OF the United
States Artillery. who have applied for a
writ OF mandamus to compel the Secre-
tary Of War to restore them 10 the ranks
from which they have been deposed BY
the appointment OF volunteer officers.
has been postponed until Monday, owing
10 the failure OF Attorneys Catherine and
Craig, OF Philadelphia. to appear when
the case was called this morning
The Washington times., 1903-02-28

The work of rebuilding st. Johns
Episcopal Chapel. in West End. at the
old toll gate, has been commenced. The
contractor for the work is J. II. Chill
colt. OF this city. The old edihce was
recently RACED and a more modern and
commodious edifice will be erected.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
STAR POINTERS SISTER KILLED.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Feb. 2s.-Vilette,
a thoroughbred mare. was killed by
falling in a hole last night. She was
by Brown Hal, out Of Sweepstakes. and
was full sister OF star Pointer
Nilette was The greatest broOdmare at
Ewell Farm. and was the dam OF
Verona.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
Petition for Reynolds, Return.

numerously signed petition is be-
ing circulated asking the Chief OF the
IRE Department to return 70 No. 5
engine house Engineer J. T. Reynolds.
who was recently transferred to another
section OF tie city. The petition states
that the efficiency of the Georgetown ser
vice will be benefited through the return
OF Engineer Reynolds.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28

JAPANESE COUNT SAYS ADIEU.

Count Yanagiwana and his friend.
OtCchikO Majima. will depart from
Washington this evening for Cleveland.
Ohio, where they viii visit for several
days with school friends of the latter.
From Cleveland they viii go 10 Chicago.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
SUSPECT IDENTIFIED.

William Adams. a plasterer, was ar
rested yesterday by Policeman Barrett.
OF the Tenth precinct. on suspicion OF
Icing one of the thieves who robbed the
residence of Admiral Shepherd on Co
lumbia Road several nights ago He was
later identified by a maid servant as one
OF the men whom she saw leaving the
house with their loot.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
In a Critical Condition.

The condition OF Otto Vogelgesang.
foreman Of the Alexandria Steam Bread
Bakery who was cut with a pocket
knife last Thursday night. at the bakery
by Harry Nicholson. a former employe
OF the bakery. is reported TO he serious
ly injured il was stated at the hospital
this morning that Vogeigesang is doing
as well as could be expected
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
Fish Wharf to Be Rented.

The Alexandria FISH wharf will be
rented for the coming season this after
noon. The auctioneer will be S. H. Lunt.
and the highest bidder will get the fish
wharf for the season. In former years
the bidding for this franchise was spir-
tied. OF late years. however. such has
not been the case.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
NJ. BoEUFvE NOT ORDERED
TO REMOVE TO ST. LOFTS

NJ. Jules BOeufve. chancellor OF the
French embassy in this city asuthortzes
a denial of the story that ne has been
transferred temporarily to St Louis az
a representative for France during She
construction of the grand Trianon anI
the installation of the French exhibits.
The Mitchell Roofing Co. have removed their
Office to Rooms T. (. and 8, Kellogg Building
first AooT. Phone, 1852.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
Officers Installed.

The annual installation OF officers of
o. J. Kane Council. Catholic Benevolent
Legion. viii occur in ST. Mary's Hall.
corner Of Royal and Wolfe Streets. at
2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
Dismissed by the Court.

number of persons charged with
unlawful fishing in the upper Potomac
were arraigned before Judge J. II. Love
in the Alexandria county court yester-
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
Bruised by a Fall.

Alderman J. R. y. Curtain. of the
Alexandria Iron Works. yesterday fell
at tho cOmpany's plant and was painful
iy bruised about the shoulders and fore
head.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.

day. After hearing the evidence Judge
Love dismissed them
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
SCHLEY GONT'Nnro nN
TRIP TO TIT .ao
Admiral iii in @


r
a~
I'm
"A seriously sick
sidered it best not to sr
while here. and none was permitted I
see him.
His trouble is in the throat and bron
chial region.
The admiral insisted on continuing his
journey this morning. and was put 10
bed in a sleeper on train on the South
ern Pacific Railroad.
Col A K. Mcclure and his wife of
Philadelphia. and several other friends
are with the Admiral and Mrs Schley.
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holders.


ere holders.
Congress of the Capt.
ipany, the following
listed as stockhold-
)site their names rep
Der OF shares hald-
/ 1,O20; NJ. J. Adler
rch. 4s5; Ellen D.
-ine T. Champion. 5;
IL William II. Dougal
am II. DougaI. 245
q 5: Alice McCorckle
j; 10; Katherine A.
Dc Eli. 100; president
an Georgetown Col
lege runwell and Ella
Tru exec Itrices of the will
Of 10; A. B. Grun-
well de. 200; John d.
Kurt Ting. 5; William
King e King. 3; Clara
Swan ard Libbey. 1OO
A. A, has G. LOCKER
man, IT.. F. L. Moore,
jr-, a. trustees for
Georg IAN Asylum, u;
Mary tie V. Mayheld,
Il; Al 4; William p.
Mayfiei ED, s. Mercer
B. May cemetery Com
pany, ter, 40; Will
lam S. Library AS
sociatio d. c., 25;
George smoot. guar
dian Of liza D. SmoOt
and FIR Ut. 200. and
John A. 'apitaI Trac-
f{oD cto,
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Many Donations.

The lady board of managers thank the
citizens OF Alexandria for many dona-
lions in the line Of money. groceries,
clothing, etc, which was received at
that institution recently.
The Washington times., 1903-02-28
ALLEGED TAX DUMMY
DECLARED A FUGITIVE

NEW YORK. Feb. 28.-Nnthan Spring
T. one Of the men indicted for fraud
{ swearing of personal taxes by means
{ dummies" was today declared flu
tive from justice, and an order for
is arrest was signed by Justice Her
ich. sitting in the criminal branch of
he sfIr-a+~-- ro1rt