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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
LITTLE JOBS
FOR BIG MEN

light DOLLARS a day salary for
l. man whose time is worth about IS
a minute, Yet II. II. Rogers has been
appointed to such a job. and it is said
that he VIII accept it. Mr.. Rogers is
known as one of the weaIthiest Of the
Standard oil men. His legal residence is
in Fairhaven. Mass. where ne has been
appointed superintendent OF streets. In
this case the office sought the man. but
MIR. Rogers was not altogether loath 10
accept the Office. Il is needless to say he
will not devote his entire time TO dis
charging the duties Of his new position
However. he is interested in municipal
improvements for his home town, and
the community will find him a faithful
servant
There are parallels for the case of Mr.
Rogers. In fact. the matter OF streets
ana good roads seems 20 appeal to men
of wealth. John D. Rockefeller gave the
question OF roads in the vicinity of his
TarrytoWn home considerable attention
Z. II Hartman also was interested in
the same problem.
Most remarkable OF all. perhaps. is the
instance afforded By the career OF 4. J.
Cassatt, president Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. The only public Office which
Mr.. Cassatt ever held was that of road
supervisor in his own township near
Philadelphia. Moreover. he wanted the
Office. and wanted it badly That was
about fifteen years ago. Mr. Cassatt
called some of his friends together ana
told them that he wanted 10 run for the
office Of supervisor Of public roads The
political majority was against him. but
he formulated the plan of making his
canvass on a citizens ticket He de
voted as much thought to that little
campaign as he does to anything which
ne attempts lie made speeches and sent
out inuumerabIe campaign documents.
He was elected made the best road su-
pervisor the township ever had. and
when ne declined to run again after
having held the Office for eight years,
/ his roads were the best in all Peunsyl-
vania.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19

r 7 EVER in history has there been a
greater or as great a consump-
lion OF eggs in Washington than
there was during the period covered by
the last Lenten season. During those
forty days more eggs were sold and
eaten in the District OF Columbia than
there had been during any six months
heretofore recorded For The first time
IN years the supply was amply adequate
to meet The demand. and dealers at the
various markets were so we'll prepared
for the rush that they had q few eggs
left when the Easter rush was over.
During the month Of March and the
eleven days in april over which Lent ex-
tended more than 2.5GO, 500 eggs were sold
ir Inc District OF Columbia. Tho reports
simply say they were sold, and do not
deal specifically with those which were
eaten or those which found last rest
ing place somewhere other than la the
stomachs Of human beings The chain
Of produce stores in Louisiana Avenue
and the stalls al the various markets
we're constantly besIeged by persons
hunting eggs They were sold In larger
Quantities than ever before at this seq
son. and the average housewife VIII say
they were sold At reasonable figures.
Fifteen CT sixteen cents was the average
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19

with dirt and dead leaves. The grounds.
oveTrun with weeds are inclosed by a
high iron fence supported by massive
stone columns The wide carriage ga
bearing the huge initial Of the family
as a crest. Is in striking contrast 10
the front gate, barely three feet across.
Thirty years ago the great rooms echoed
music and the laughter and light ak
OF many guests. for the family enter
tanned a great deal: today it is fav-
orite playground for the fTTeveTent
youngsters OF the neighborhood and a
tower Of refuge in case the policeman
gives chase.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
ONE. DAYS WORK AMONG
THE POOR OF WASHINGTON
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other dfstinctfveIy religious methods,
to convert people to any creed, although
il humbIy strives TO work out in practi-
cal ways the commandant, Love thy
neigbbor as myself It is a 'neighbor-
hood house.
A Social Settlement.
"A social settlement is prompted by
the growing social consciousness and
social conscience of our day. It is con-
cetved in a spirit Of sincere democracy
It expresses conviction that the help
er's interests are Identical with the in
terests Of those whom he seeks to help;
that the success of a community or the
success OF an individual is incomplete
while men. women. and especially little
children. are denied many of the oppor-
tunities. Inspirations and interests which
make our lives worth living
Visitors Made Welcome.
a social settlement is. fundamental
". private residence, the home OF a
family who aspire to make their house
useful social center. About these
residents. volunteer helpers gather
both from within and from outside the
immediate neighborhood. Through
friendship. through having good times
together. through working for the in
terests of the neighborhood and inspir-
ing each other with ideals. courage and
civic spirit. the people who compose
the various clubs. classes, and social
gatherings of the house endeayor TO
upbuild and enrich the lives of them
selves end their community.
Practical Educational Work.
'Tn addition to the ten clubs already
organized it is desired 10 establish sew
eraI new classes and social groups Civ
ing some special attention to methods
which are distinctly educational. Among
these Home Work Classes are plan
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19

In Georgetown. peculiarly city Of Old
homes. there are few which are more
picturesque than the Cooke mansion, on
the southeast corner OF Twenty eighth
and Q Streets A square from the near
est car lire, the average visitor 10 West
Washington rarely sees the quaint old
building or hears anything of the many
stories. connected with its past.
a handsome house in its day. aud
built Of the finest material. years Of
neglect have converted it into almost a
ruin. The roof has fallen in many
places, nearly every window pane IS
broken and the great porches are covered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19

The house was built as a home about
forty years ago by Col Henry D. Cooke,
the banker, who was the first governor
Of Washington under the territorial
scheme of government. Governor Cooke
served from February %, 1871, 10 Sep
TENDER 10. 1873.
The family was one Of the richest and
best connected in Georgetown, and to-
day the neighborhood around about is
known 10 the older residents as Cooke
Park
The mansion has remained in the pos
session CT the Cooke heirs. but it has
been untenanted for many years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19

ned for the instruction OF young girls
in household duties. Basket weaving,
hammock making and other Industrial
activities are being studied as q means
of interesting boys and girls. One or
more debating clubs and some specific
study classes are desired.
There is promise Of instruction IN
dressmaking and millinery. A drill
master who viii give rhythmic gymnas-
tic work and wand drills TO lively lads
is being sought A series of free con-
certs has been promised. A Mems
Club is being organized to include tbs
resourceful men in the neighborhuod. A
'Woman's Club is also under discu s.
sion.
In Charge of a Trained Teacher.
The graduate kindergarten who has
been engaged as a trained assistant for
this year has made some special studies
at the leading Chicago settlements. This
assistant together with the other resi-
dents of 'Neighborhood House will give
especial attention during this school sea
son to hunting out the eighteen OF TWEEN
ty per cent Of boys OF girls of school age
in the settlement neighborhood who now
absent themselves from school and viii
seek tactfuIly 10 promote their regular
school attendance
Plans for Improvement.
No one who has come into personal
contact with the unique Neighborhood
House" could fail to have a strong desire
to aid in the endeavors which are being
put forth. Much personal service and no
little material assistance has already
been volunteered, but the larger needs Of
the immediate future render il necessary
that more systematic plan of financial
assistance be effected.
Accordingly, il has been decided that
a simple organization shall be formed in
the shape or a committee known as the
Committee on Social Settlements"
This body viii assist in the conduct OF
the business affairs of the 'Neighborhood
House" and il is hoped to broaden It's
scope later TO include ,ha helping "
other social settlements and similar So
eiaI centers in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19

Of these native dramas there runs sub
tie. seditious undercurrent- II any
doubt as to the temper of q large part
OF these audiences is held by anyone let
him observe the effect Of the playing
Of '8guinaldO-s March the house goes
wild. A moment after. when the strains
OF The star pangled Banner arise,
the profound if not contemDtuous silence
affords a most striking and what should
be to US, a most significant, contrast.
Want to Get Rid of Americans.
so much for part Of the native popula-
tide is the remark of a Filipino provin-
ciaI governor. one OF those who were
most strenuous in advocating the bill re
Gently passed by the commission grant
ing provincial governors authority TO
issue permits TO bear arms. On the way
up 10 Manila he is quoted as saying to
another Filipino that he was anxious to
get rid Of the Americans in the province.
official or otherwise. as he thought the
Filipinos were quite capable Of ruling
themselves. That this individual had
any sinister purpose behind his conten-
ton that the provincial governors should
be empowered to distribute arms, we
would, Of course, not impute: neverthe-
less we were glad to notice tnat while
ostensibly granting the governors gen
orally the desired authority the com
mission introduced some most effective
checks into the original scheme.
The Vindictive TagaIOgs.
Were we so minded we might cite
many other most significant Indications
OF the temper of a considerable portion
of the Filipino. or at least the Tagalog
people today. Perhaps sufficient. how
ever. has been given to serve our pur-
pose.
1T is in view Of such a state OF affairs
that we regard with some seriousness
the remark Of The Man in the Street
concerning the possible use % which a
part of the $30Oo,0 900 appropriations may
be put. To some his assertion doubt
less appears absurd, but the absurd fire.
quently has a most fnconsequeut way
OF becoming real. especially with q peo-
pie constituted as are the Filipiuos. As
q general thing. moreover. we are in
cIined TO accept the estimation of The
Man in the Street in regard 10 these
people, even in preference to that Of
our Government, with all its secret
sources of information.
Peoples Temper Not Understood.
1T is just a question whether our
Government, busted with its benevo-
Iences. and Iulled into security in the
baImy atmosphere of Filipino Official
dom is in a position rightly TO divine
the real temper OF the multitude and
we believe that, as rule, 1t would be
the last 10 discern any Of those symp-
toms which arouse in the ordinary in
dlvidual a vague feeling OF Iisquiet and
apprehension.
of course. IT may be. and We believe
il is, that there is no real cause for
alarm. and that we have turned our
backs forever on the last OF general in
surrection. but. like China. this is a
land where there are some things THAI
cannot lie imagined, there is nothing
that cannot happen Moreover. these
people are of the Malay race-and this
is the tropics
Lack of Friendly Spirit.
As it Is. it is a question whether
at this time cur governmental heHevo-
lences are rightfulIy understood and
| appreciated outside of a few Of the most
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Lack of Friendly Spirit.

As it is. il is a question whether
at his time cur governmental henevo-
lences are rightfully understood and
appreciated outside of a few Of the most
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
Salt Lake sleeping Girl" 10 Dead.

Bessie Barbara Knecht, the sleep.
ing Girl" whose case has attracted SO
much attention locally and through
out tho country. died at her home in
Salt Lake City, Sunday. Last Febru-
AIRY Miss Knecht was brought to St.
Marks hospital In an unconscious or
sleeping condition. She remained in
that state for forty-seven days. The
doctors finally decided the disease
was the result OF an attack OF scarlet
fever and pronounced the case incur
able. Miss Knecht was removed
from the hospital to her home In May,
and although she recovered conscious.
ness, has never wholly rallied.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
Representative Cannon of Illinois
Chosen Speaker of the House,

At the caucus Of the Republican
members of the house Of representa-
uves held In the hall of the house
Saturday night, Representative Jo-
seph G.. Cannon of Illinois was unani-
mously chosen as the candidate of the
majority as speaker of the house.
A resolution was adopted making
the elective officers of the house In
the last congress the nominees for
the Fifty eighth congress.
The rules of the Fifty-seventh con-
gress were adopted for the Fifty
eighth. 1t was decided that fifty
shall be the number necessary to call
caucus.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
WILL COME TO TERMS.
Colombia and Panama Enter Upon
Peace NEGOTIATIONS.

A cablegram has been received at
Panama from General Reyes contain
ing the information that he has been
appointed by the government Of Col
ombia as peace commissioner with the
duty Of making arrangements with
the government of the republic Of
Panama to the end that national honor
may be saved Everything in Panama
Is quiet today. but the circulation of
the news Of the appointment Of Gen.
eral Reyes resulted In enthusiastic
celebrations not only because the gen.
eral has many friends here. but for
the reason that his mission Is looked
upon as assuring the independence of
the Isthmian territory.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
They'll Change Their Tuns.

A Vancouver, B. c., dispatch says:
Public resentment. excited by the sue
cess OF the United States In tho Alas
ka boundary matter. IL not quickly
allayed. and at each possible COCA
sion finds expression among the
general public of this province. Dur
ing tho performance OF minstrel
troupe last evening the music of the
American anthem had no sooner been
recognized than the gallery broke into
ominous Kisses. and when the nag
formed itself in the stage lights the
expressions OF dissent became so loud
that the curtain was hastily rung
down.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
COAL MINERS STRIKE
MEN IN THE COLORADO DISTRICT
QUIT WORK.
In Utah and Wyoming, However, tho
Men Seem Satisfied and viii Prob
ably Continue at Work.

It Is now evident that the strike
OF the coal miners In the First OF
Trinidad district OF the Colorado Fue
& Iron company, is no small affair. In
fact, 1t Is strike all out Of proportion
to that even hoped for by the officers
Of the United Mine Workers OF Amer
lea, and ten times what was looked
for by the coal operators.
At the meeting Of the superintend-
snts and pit-bosses held In the C. F. &
l. ofiices In Trinidad last Thursday
night reports were made that In no
camp would enough men go out to
cause shutdown. 1t is doubtful II
enough men can be found in the whole
district to work the mines at Primero.
At Gray Creek every miner but one
has quit. and that camp is surrounded
by armed guards. At Bowen the men
are quitting rapidly. At Tercio the
men quit early. At Starkville, one of
the camps reported as being wholly
company men, nearly every man quit. |
At Peadmont, the new camp of the
Rocky Mountains Fuel company, the
men took their tools home There is
not one mine In this section that can
start up with half crew of miners.
At least 800 miners joined the union
n Trinidad on Saturday. The Italians
nave quit almost unanimously, al
hough they have not joined the union
o any extent.
In Wyoming 1T is not believed the
nen will strike. Efforts were made
ONE time ago to organize the miners
I Wyoming, but it proved a signal /,
allure. The chief objection to organ
sation by the men was that they G
'ere receiving top wages and were 8
atisfied e
A dispatch from Winter Quarters, +
tab, says that regardless OF the or D
BIS issued to strike, the miners at c
lat place will continue to work. 3
here seems to be no dissatisfaction 6,
the camp. d
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
COLOMBIA MEANS WAR.
Senator Morgan Believes Uncle sam
Has Series Of Complications on
His Hands.

Senator Morgan, discussing the Col,
ombian situation, says:
This is the fourth time the United
States has landed troops on the 18TH
mus under cloak OF the treaty. Hero
tofore 1t has been for the suppression
OF the rioting and for the protection OF
Colombia. Now that 1t is again the
wish of Colombia It undoubtedly will
provoke a just protest
"Colombians mean war. OF that ]
am certain. This government will find
that It will have series OF complica>
lions on It's hands not unlike that of
fered by the Indians when they were
met with the territorial aggression of
this government and the trouble the
Colombians will make will be similar
to that Of the Filipinos. with the con-
duct Of warfare far more dificult."
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
Russia and Japan viii Settle Differ
ences.

The negotiations between Russia
and Japan have so far advanced that
the announcement is made that a set
tlement NAV be expected soon. The
terms Of the agreement have not been
disclosed. Il is only reported that
a friendly adjustment Of the differ
ences between Russia and Japan Is
now as good as reached and that all
prospect Of war has disappeared. The
German foreign Office, having this
knowledge. mas received the Vienna
report that the car and Emperor Will
liam have signed q far eastern al
lance with smiling incredulity. The
officials at Berlin say it is one of
those idle inventions that follow any
meeting Of sovereigns.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13

A dispatch from the government of
German Southwest Africa, dated
windhoek. Nov. 9. says: The MAJ
jority OF the colonial troops. including
mounted battery. together with 500
men have started for warmbad. II
Is said that the Bindetywar tribe
which mastered the garrison Of the
fort at warmbad and the German In
habitants OF q neighboring village and
took the English families prisoners.
numbers about 500 lighting men-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
Pennsylvania PugiIist Meets Death In
Prize Fight.

Clarence Doolittle is under arrest
at Franklin, Pa. charged with the
murder OF Willis M. Kingsley. local
athlete and football player. Doolittle
and Kingsley engaged In fight Sat-
urday night, and Kingsley was de-
clared the winner after three rounds
had been fought. Before he left the
ring, however, it was discovered that
he had ruptured blood vessel, and
physicians were with him all night
but could not save his life.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
VIII Enforce Chinese immigration,
Law.

A tho result OF the annual confer
snce Of immigration commissioners
Just concluded, Commissioner General
Sargent predicts much more rigid en-
forcement of the Chinese immigration
law than heretofore. Secretary Cor
tslyou defines his policy to be rigid
enforcement OF the laws, based on fair
dealing. The number OF Chinese in
spectors along the Mexican border is
to be increased, in view OF the report
Cd encouragement OF Chinese immi-
grafton to that country.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
BATTLE AT THEATRE.
Two Men Killed and Two Wounded at
Entrance of Wallace, Idaho,
Opera House.

Opera House.
Two dead and two wounded is the
result of shooting ARRAY at the en-
trance of the Wallace, Idaho, opera
house Monday night The shooting
took place just as the theatre-goers
were leaving the theatre, following a
performance by the James NELL COM
pany. The trouble arose over Will
liam Cluff, miner, insisting on smok-
ing cigar in the theatre. Policeman
Rose elected Cluff from the building.
when Cluff armed himself and took up
his position at the entrance of the
opera house. When the crowd began
to leave the building, Cluff began to
hre at Rose. DR.. w. F. Fins was shot
In the head and killed, while Rose and
Policeman McGovern were wounded
by Cluff, who in turn was shot three
times by the policeman, living about
hteen minutes. There was a stampede
among the theatre-goers, several be-
Ing hurt in the rush back to the foyer
when the shooting began.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
Conference Held at White House on
Panama Situation.

An important conference concern
ing the Panama situation WAS held at
tho White House Tuesday Just prior
to the formal meeting OF the cabinet
The participants in the conference
were President Roosevelt Senator
Hanna and momhers OF the cabinet
The decision reached II any. was not
disclosed. II Is understood. however.
that the discussion was purely In.
formal and not intended In any man
nor to be decisive.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-11-13
WILL MAKE A REPORT.
Admiral Walker Sent to Panama by
the President.

Rear Admiral Joseph Coghlan, who
is to assume command Of the naval
forces on the Atlantic side of the
isthmus, was on the Mayfower, which
left for Panama, as was Admiral John
G.. Walker president of the isthmian
canal commission. Admiral Walker,
1t Is stated. goes to Panama for the
purpose of observing conditions on
the ground and reporting to the presi.
dent on the situation and on any
changes that have occurred since the
isthmian canal commission made it's
last report.