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The Washington times., 1903-12-04
RHODE ISLAND ALARMED
OVER COTTON SITUATION
Prices Soaring and Wages
May Be Cut.
BAY STATE MEN ARE SERENE
Manufacturers Are Well Stocked and
Say That Furry VIII Cause
No Shutdown.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 4-The
cotton situation is serious in Rhode
Island. The recent sIy-rocket advance
in prices of cotton, so some of the
manufacturers say. means one of two
things-there must be a marked cur
tailment Of production and wages must
be cut. or they viii run their plants
at money loss.
The latter end of the proposition not
being feasible" said one of the prin-
cipal cotton brokers today, the cotton
Hurry, unless it subsidies and prices get
down to a more healthy basis. means
shorter hours, less production. less work
and less pay in every cotton mill in
Rhode Island. 1t cannot be helped"
FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. At is
not believed that the effect of the recent
advance in cotton VIII be at all demor-
alizing here, for the reason that com
paratively little contracting has been
done by Fall River mills lately.
In New Bedford the advance is. looked
upon as speculative only, and mill men
there say that the furry in the cotton
market viii have no effect in that place.
Advices from Manchester say some
curtailment in the mills at Hooksett
and possibly SuncoOk may result. but it
is not expected that any Of the Man
chester mills wiz be obliged 10 shut
down even partially. as 1t is understood
that. as general thing, they are pretty
well supplied with cotton
Lowell manufacturers are serene
their store houses being well stocked
with raw material and the same is true
regarding the situation at Nashua and
Lawrence.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
PREVAILS
ON COTTON EXCHANGE
Prices Again Doomed to Abnormal
Point-FeveIish Tone 70 Trading.
Europe Buys Hesvily.

NEW YORK. Dec. 4-The cotton mar
ket opened wild this morning, but not
so turbulent as Immediately after the
Government report yesterday. The re-
sponse by Liverpool's market, on which
everything depended, was so bullish that
buying orders predominated on the call
The orders were IN large lots.
Prices in Liverpool at their best were
42 10 As points higher, equal to s4 TO 80
points in our market, and about 5 10 s
English points better than expected.
This fact in itself was enough TO crowd
commission houses with wire orders.
Gradually enormous selling for profits
made itself felt and prices sold OF. Liv-
erpcol also broke on reported heavy
selling there by a prominent New York
house.
The bulls pointed out that the market
absorbed the stuff with remarkable ac-
tivity. but the talent continued to sell
for profits. Europe and the public were
the chief BUYERS
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
Mr.. WI At THE HEAD
OF COMM ERCE BOARD

Advlces received at the Chinese Iega-
tion announce the fact that WI Ting
fang. former minister 70 the United
States. has been appointed vice presi-
dent Of a newly created department in
the Chinese government. known as the
bOarti OF commerce.
Mr. Wu viii especially look after the
foreign commerce of China. and in this
way he viii come into direct contact
with the same departments in the Unit
ed States Government. The appoint
ment OF Mr.. Wu TO this post is crafty
ing news 70 this government in view
OF the pleasant relations which We're
always maintained with him In the
course Of his stay as minister in Wash
inRton.
Mr. Wu will be especially familiar
with this Governments affairs. He left
here last December
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ToMORR0W'S ENTRIES.

First race-Handicap for three-year-
olds and up: six and one-half furlongs;
Frank Foster. 100: John Hughes III Ia: &
Our Nugget, 1O7; Paul Clifford. los; Elsie
l.. 1Of. Fustian, los; Gallant 100; C9oter
1l3; Judith Campbell, ia; Belle of the
Ring. 107; Morakanta, 100; Valley Forge,
100: GloriOsa, 1O4; The Major, 1O9: Ics
Water, l2o; Buttons, 122; Young Henry.
Second race-seuing; maiden two-year-
Ogontz. 10; The Bowery, I1O; Bill Cur
tbs. 10: Bronx. 10; Game Cock. 10:
Gold Tip, 107; Mary Aud. 1O7: Belle Clair
107: Cantaloupe. 107; Choripe, 1O7: Magic
Flute, 107; Mountain Breeze. 1O7; Miss
Shyiock, i07; Half Holiday, 105; San
Reno. 105; Wahpeta. 102; Ton2waa5a,
Third .raee-steeplechase: three-year-
Olds and up, about two and one-half
miles. AilanthUs Red Hawk. Ida
Woodlands, 15S; Gypsic, 152; Perion, 15S;
MorrelltOn Chief. 147; Good Night. I55;
Billy Ray III; Trapezist, 152; III Used.
Fourth race-The Maximum: three
year-olds and up; three miles Circus.
IL; Carbuncle. ll6; River Pirate, I12.
Fifth race - Selling: three-year-olds
course. Toscan, los; MarGrdviate. 100.
UnterOck, 80; MorOkaSt8. 90; Nellie
Forest. So; Mary Worth. 81. Jingler, o:
Widows Mite, 49, Wager, 81; Corey. 90:
Farmer Jim. S6; ClOche dCr. So; Profit
able, S5; Elsie l., 10; Lord Advocate,
95: Hyland 50: Annie Ora &c. 90; Many
Thanks, 80; Blue and Orange 81
Sixth race-Handicap: threc-year-olds
and up; mile and forty yards: Columbia
Course Rightful. 81: The Major. 100;
Arrahgowan. 100; Wild Pirate 107: Wire
In, 103; Fustian. 102; Farmer Jim, iO0:
Mable Richardson, 10; Sam Craig. 1O7:
Mrs. Frank Foster. 80; CoIonsay, 10;
Rough Rider, 80; The Guardsman. SS
River Pirate. 119; Duke of Kendall. 126:
Buttons, 124; Trepan, 1O5; Lady Poten-
tate. 100.
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TROLLEY
MEN DEFER STRIKE

PITTSBURG, Pa. Dec. 4--NearIy
1900 organized motormen and con-
ductors voted in two meetings Of their
divisions last night again to defer final
action on their grievances with the
Pittsburg Railway Company.
The grievance committee Of the unlan
was instructed to use further endeavors
70 settle the trouble by conference with
the company officials. and in the next four
days a referendum vote Of the member
ship OF the locals will be taken on the
question OF empowering the committee
30 take such final action as It deems
necessary.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
SERIOUS TROUBLE
AHEAD OF THE CAR
Internal Affairs of Russia Said to Be
Worse Than Ever Before in
Country's History

BERLIN, Dec. st is learned from
a diplomatic source that several of the
European powers have been informed by
their representatives at st. Petersburg
that the internal condition of Russia is
worse than ever before in its history.
The discomfort induced by famine and
lack OF employment has reached the
point where "A revolutionary outbreak
seems imminent. 1t is regarded as GER
tain that the winter cannot elapse with
out a terrible outbreak, involving wide
spread blOodshed.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
TRAMPS ATTACK CREW
OF FREIGHT TRAIN

NEW BRUNSWICK. y. J., Dec. A.
Three negroes and a white man attack
ed the crew Of a Pennsylvania freight
train last night at Railway. They were
refused a ride in the cabOcse, and the
tramps tried 10 wreck the car. All the
windows were demolished.
A general fight followed. in which the
crew captured James Cleary, whom
they tied with ropes and brought here
He is believed to be one Of the men
wanted here for the murder of John
Hunt.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
CUNARD LINER WINS
OVER THE ST. PAUL

QUEENSTOWN. Dec. 4-The race be-
tween the Cunard Liner Lucania and
the American Liner st. Paul, which left
New York on Saturday last to land
their mails in London first, has been
won by the Cunarder, which arrived at
Queenstown at noon today.
The St Paul has not as yet been re-
ported. The Lucania made the passage
In five days. eighteen hours. and three
minutes. The mails. which were imme-
diately landed, were at c.lce dispatched
on their journey TO LONDON.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
FLYING SQUADRONS PLAY
HAVOC WITH CROOKS
Chicago Policemen Fill Stationhouse
With Suspects as Result of
Mayors 0rGer.

CHICAGO. Dec. 4.-As a result Of
orders from Mayor Harrison and Chief
of Police O'Neill, Flying Squadrons'' OF
city policemen, garbed in plain clothing.
descended on lodging houses and obscure
hotels in all sections of Chicago last
night and compelled all who fell into
their hands to submit to careful search
for concealed weapons
Many revOlvers. knives, slungshots,
and other weapons were cOnfiseated- a
number of arrests were made. BY mid.
night the cell room at the DesPlaines
Street station was filed with prisoners.
The order Is the result of the deeds OF
the car barn bandits.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
Representatives Hunter and
NeVin Sworn in at Five
Minute Session Today.
Early Adjournment.
KENTUCKY POLITICIAN
RECEIVES A GUM SHOE
FROM HIS ADMIRERS
Larger Number of Senator's
Than Usual Attend SeS-
SiOn-DeyOted Mainly to
Matters of Routine.

The House was in session for five
minutes this morning. and the only
business transacted was the approval Of
the journal and administration Of the
oath OF Office TO Representative Nevin
CRep.. Ohio and Representative W
Godfrey Hunter. Republican. Of the
Eleventh Kentucky district. who sue
ceeds the late Representative Vincent
Borein2.
Dr.. Hunter was obliged to take a seat
in the last row in the "Cherokee Strip
and upon his desk was placed a huge
bouquet Of ehrysanthemUms and Ameri-
can Beauty roses. DR.. Hunter IS known
in Kentucky as the Gum Shoe" states
man. and. representative OF this sobri-
quet, a large gum shoe and diminu-
tive pair OF rubber boots were attach
ed to the satin streamer on the aoras
piece
Hunter Enjoys Joke.
The Kentuckian knew this significance
and took the trouble to tell other
members. DR.. Hunter enjoyed the Joke
as well as the others
The adjournment Of the House until
tomorrow is taken to mean that Speaker
Cannon will announce the House COM
mittees then The original plan to take
a recess until Monday at II O'Clock has
been abandoned as unnecessary The
House viii adjourn On Saturday with
out any reference to the end Of the
special session, which will die a natural
death by reason OF the provision re-
quiring Congress TO meet in regular
session on the first Monday in De-
cember Of each year
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
GIBRALTAR EASY 70 SEIZE,
SAYS MINISTER PELLETAN

PARIS, Dec. 4.-The Figaro today
reports that NJ. Pelletan, French minis
ter Of marine, was guilty of a serious
indlscretion during the course of a
speech at a dinner yesterday evening.
NJ. Pelletan was speaking of Gibraltar
and said nothing would be easier than
10 take 1t from the British. He said
the fortress was one 10 laugh at
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
M. LIKOTE REPORTED
TO HAVE BEEN EXECUTED

BERLIN. Dec. "A dispatch received
here from Seoul via ST. Petersburg, this
morning says NJ. Likote, of the Korean
ministry Of war. has been executed.
His offense is not given.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
SERVIAN KING WILL
BUILD A CHURCH

BELGRADE, Dec. TT is learned that
King Peter intends 10 erect a church at
1opoia in honor Of the memory Of his
grandfather Kara-George. who il
buried there. The work on the church
viii be begun in the spring.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
GOOD TRACK PROMISES
SPORT AT BENNING
Few Scratches Owing to Desire of Own
ers to Win Race Before
Meeting Closes.
special to The Washington Times.)

BENNING RACE COURSE. Dec. A.
There is little class represented in the
several races today. but the horses ap-
pear to be evenly matched, and the out
look IS for some good sport.
The usual crowd is present. and the
track is in better condition than it was
yesterday. Few scratches have been
posted. as all the owners are anxious to
win race before the meeting closes.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
WEATHER REPORT.

temperatures have fallen from the
mississippi Valley westward and have
risen generally 10 the eastward al
tnougn lney are still abnormallr low in
the south Atlantic States.
The weather win be generaliv fair To
night ana tomorrow IN the East and
Soutn, except along the lower lakes. anJ
u the ncrthern portion OF the Middle
AtlaIluc states. where there wiz be
snow or rain mostly snow.
Temp srature changes VIII not he
marked, but il viii be somewhat =, arm
er in the Southeast.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
TUGBOAT APNOT SUNK.

JERSEY CITY. y. J.. Dec. AT 6:45
this morning. or the Jersey Central
terminal. North River. the tugboat D.
S. Arnot rammed and sank the tugboat
Jesse Russell. The Arnot stood by and
rescued the crew Of the Russell.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
BIG LONDON FIRE.

LONDON, Dec. 4-Tanner's paper
warehouse, on Primrose Hnl, lust Off
Fleet Street. is ablaze All available
lighting material Of the fire department.
is fighting the conhagration to prevent
its spread.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04


ed by larger number of Senators than
has been recorded IN the past ten days.
Nearly all the members who were out
OF the city 10 spend Thanksgiving Day
at home and to attend private business
in anticipation Of remaining here for the
regular long session have returned and
were in their seats today.
No Sine Die Adjournment.
The Senate adjournsd at 1886 o'clock
on motion OF Mr.. Allison. with no m
dication OF any nearer approach to a
sine die adjournment than at any time
IN the past week.
The Chair announced adjournment un-
til tomorrow noon. Rumors current that
an arrangement had been reached with
the House TO end the extraordinary ses-
sion tomorrow were denied BY leading
Republican Senator's, who said they
knew nothing of any such plan, and
that the initiative in this instance would
have to come from the House. If at all
Highway improvements in Southeast
Washington is the subject of an amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Stewart to the
District appropriation bill. The amend
ment Is TO authorize the District Com
missioners to grade and macadamfze
Pennsylvania Avenue east from its in
District line. appropriating therefor
s25. 90. and 10 grade South Avenue from
Pennsylvania Avenue east and the Dis
trict line 10 the Suitland Road, at an
estimated cost Of 5000
Report on Eew C. P. o.
A communication from the Chief of
Engineers, L. S. a. reporting on the
work done on the new building of the
Government Printing Office in the year
ended November 30. 1903 was presented
by the presiding officer. Mr.. Frye. and
referred to the Committees on Printing
and Public Buildings and Grounds.
The total cost of work in place is re-
ported TO be $3.50, 1851, and the cash
expenditures to date S2.217, ,s9S.12 There
is in allegiance 81. 4.596-s7. pending Htiga-
ton with the Phoenix Iron Company.
on account OF structural steel furnished
the Government
The third annual report of the gov
ernor Of Porto Rico. William Il. Hunt.
was received by the Senate from Presi-
dent Roosevelt. It is accompanied by
numerous maps and appendices. and
was referred to the Committee on Pa
eihc Islands and Porto Rico. Of which
Mr.. Foraker is chairman.
Mr.. Lodge obtained unanimous con-
sent 70 nave printed as senate Qocu-
ments certain statistics on immigration
as published by the State of Massachu-
sests.
To Publish Maryland History.
The Senate agreed TO a resolution
providing for the printing Of 1850 copies
of the proceedings in Congress on ac-
cepting the statues Of Charles Carroll.
of Carrollton. and John Hanson: resolu-
tions providing an additional clerk for
the Committee on Commerce. a steno-
grapher for hearings before the Dis
trict Committee, and an assistant clerk
at S1,f40 for the Committee on Public
Health and National Quarantine.
The last named resolution was amend
ed by the Insertion Of the words "as az
present constituted' after the title OF
the committee. This is understood TO
be a courtesy 10 Senator Morgan. who
has lately become chairman of the COM
mittee. Under his direction. in connee-
tiOn with Panama affairs, there is the
possibility OF greater activity In Vnii
committee than IN the past.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
DR.. Herran to Arrange
Details of DipIo-
matte Visit.
NOW IN GOOD STANDING
Awaits Instructions From His
Government Before Max
ing Any Proposition.

Gen. Rafael Reyes will be formally re-
ceived by President Rooss yey: tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock. He viii be pre-
sented by Secretary Hay.
DIR. Herran, Colombian charge d'af-
faires. win probably see the President
in the morning TO arrange for the pres
entation. After meeting the President
the commissioners say they win treat
with the State Department. though what
offers they win make is not known.
General Reyes. the Colombian peace
commissioner, came to the United States
as an envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary on a special mission.
with full diplomatic standing. His
standing has finally been determined
anC his presentation to President Roose-
Welt naturally follows
Awaits Instructions.
instructions from the Bogota govern
ment are awaited by General Reyes.
He left the Colombian capital before
Panama had been recognized by the
United States and consequently he must
have additional instructions before he
States for a settlement of the griev-
anees Of Colombia.
While at luncheon with Secretary Hay
yesterday General Reyes and DR.. Her
ran discussed recent events on the 18th
mus, and the methods he must employ in
performing his TnissiOn to the United
States were mentioned
Panama has a place IN the diplomats
list Just issued by the State Depart
ment for December. The new republic
is honored with the following recog-
milton in the publication:
Panama, November 18. 1903.
''Senor Don Philippe Bunau-Varills,
E +. and NJ p
''office OF legation. the New willard
When the new minister from Panama
first came to Washington he was known
as NJ. Bunau-VariIla. He has now lost
the French monsieur, and, with the Of
fee OF a Spanish-speaking nation, has
assumed the Spanish senor.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
SALVATION ARMY GIRL
UNDONE BY DETECTIVE
Lassie Claimed $4,000 for
Alleged Injuries.
WATCHED THROUGH KEYHoLE
Supposed to Be Blind and Paralyzed,
Inga Hansen Danced About
Hotel Room.

CHICAGO. Dec. 4-If testimony given
by a woman detective in a damage suit
is substantiated. there viii be unearth-
ed a most daring and unusual attempt
to mulct a street car company out of a
fortune.
Five years ago Inga Hansen, a mem
har Of the Salvation Army, was injured
by a street car. from the effects Of
which she appeared to be permanently
blind and paralyzed. She brought suit
against the City Railway Company for
so, 600 The trial has been in. progress
for some time, and she has been brought
into court daily on a stretcher. and has
appeared a most pitiable object to jury
ana spectators
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
Mr.. HOwley on Hand.

John J. Howley. c'2ief clerk to First
Assistant Postmaster General Wynne.
testified that he signed orders to Smith
for pouches.
THE orders. said Mr.. Howley. were
signed in the regular order Of business. -
He had no knowledge of the people from
whom the pouches were purchased. He
was not cross-examined by counsel for
the defense
Augustus G. Prosperrs and Henry D.
BurweH. messengers in the free deliv-
cry bureau, told the jury they had fire.
quently delivered warrants payable to
Smith TO McGregor- On cross-examina-
tion they said they did not consider
such action out Of the ordinary.
The prosecution vii conclude it's case
today. The defense has summoned thir-
ty witnesses
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
Identifes Letters.

Mrs Emma II Converse. stenograph-
er in the FREQ delivery bureau identified
copies Of zumber Of letters she had
written 10 Smith
Robert 4. Pendleton. Herbert ". An
derson. and James A. Dickey. clerks.
were put on the stand TO identity cor
respOndence between Smith and the de-
partment
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
Thirty Witnesses Have
Been Summoned by
the Defense.
CLERK HOWLEY ON STAND
Postal Employees Give Testi-
mony in Rapid Sue
CeSSiOn.

BALTIMORE. Dec 4-The tria; Of
former Postal Clerks Thomas w. Nc
Gregor and Columbus E. Upton. charged
with conspiracy in connection with fur
nishing leather pouches for the city
deilVery service. was resumed in the
United States district court this morn
ing.
Louis A Goetz, a clerk employed in
the free delivery bureau under NIcGreg-
or, was the first witness examined. He
Identified four duplicates of bills re-
ceived from Charles Z. Smith. Of Bal
Time. the leather dealer who is alleged
TO have paid 80 cents on each pouch
furnished to McGregor and Upton.
Wachter's Secretary.
VIM F. Broening. secretary to Con-
gresham Frank c. Wachter. testified
that he wrote letter to A W. Machen.
former superintendent Of the free de-
livery bureau. recommending Smith as
a reliable business man. He said he
wrote the letter at the request of Up
ton, and on direction of Mr. Wachter.
MI Broening, on cross-examfnation
said he has known Upton for rix years.
and regarded him as a reliable man.
William B. Hassenberg. who had
charge Of receiving supplies in the
free delivery bureau, testified that he
remembered receiving shipments from
Smith He said on one occasion he
discovered "A discrepancy OF six OF seven
pouches, between the number billed by
Smith and the number in the shipping
case. The discrepancy, he said, was
afterward made up
The Washington times., 1903-12-04

Flooring Dry, Bright, Nicely Matched,
81. "a. per 100 It. 9th & n. Y. Llbbey & Co.
ADV.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04

$50, COO The trial has been in. progress
for some time, and she has been brought
into court daily on a stretcher. and has
appeared a most pitiable object to jury
ana spectators
Watched Through Keyhole.
A sensation came yesterday in the tes-
timony Of Mrs. Jennie c. Naracon, a
woman detective, who testified that for
ten weeks she has been watching Miss
Hansen and DR.. CeIestia B. Messenger
through the keyhoie Of their room in the
Sherman House. and has discovered
that Miss Hansen is neither blind nor
paralyzed, but on the contrary, as soon
as they are within the room and sup
pose themselves unObserved. Miss Han
son jumps and skips about, reads the
newspaper accounts Of her trial, and
with DR.. Messenger laughs at the
slick way they are fooling everybody"
Five books Of closely written steno-
graphic notes. taken during the ten
weeks in which she was watching and
listening TO their conversation. We're
presented as evidence by Mrs. Naracon.
Native Of Norway.
Miss Hansen arrived IN this country
fram Norway in 1891. ard worked as a
SCI Wing A2stkA until S4lS JO14eQ Lfe o1i-
walton Army. II was IN 1898 that the
accident occurred which she claims
caused her Affections. Il was to DR..
Messengers home in Lake Bluffs that
she was taken at the time Of the al
legged accident.
The railway company claims to have
proof that she visited her native town
of ArendaI. Norway. in 1900. although
she claims TO have been blind and
paralyzed for four years. None of the
lawyers would talk about the case af-
ter court adjourned. but her lawyers
said if anything develops 10 substan-
tate the sensational testimony of Mrs.
Naraeon, they would withdraw from the
case. It is also rumored that the street
railway company viii institute criminal
proceedings
The Washington times., 1903-12-04

air tonight; partly cloudy
tomorrow; variable winds.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
TEMPERATURE.


Lign TIDE today. y-.-....-..........7:03 D. m.
High TIE tOmOrrOW.S.l1 a. m S.35 d m
Low toe tomorrow..2:A a. m. 2:30 D. m.
The Washington times., 1903-12-04
SESSION OF SENATE
IS LARGELY ATTENDED

The session Of the Senate was attend
ed BY a larger number of Senators than
has been recorded in the past ten days
Nearly all the members who were out
OF the city TO spend THANKSGIVING Day
at home and to attend private business
in anticipation Of remaining here for the
regular long session have returned and
were in their seats today.