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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-18
Minister Bowen Wants to Know
Why Allies Have Taken
No Action.
TELLS THEM TO TAKE TUMBLE
Had Submitted Draft Naming
Conditions Which Seem to
Have Been Ignored.

Washington, March minister
Bowen, accompanied by Senior Augusta
PuIIdo, the Venezuelan charge DAFT
faires. called at the Italian, British
and German embassies TO inquire re-
glrding the negotiations Of The Hague
protocol. Several weeks ago Mr.. Bow
en drew a rough draft Of this con-
vention providing for the reference Of
the preferential question to The Hague
and stlpulating that the czar Of Rus
sia select the members OF the court.
Copies OF this protocol which first was
approved by the state department. were
left with the Italian and British am
bassadors and the German minister,
and by them mailed TO their respective
foreign offices. Since then Mr.. Bowen
has received no reply from the allied
powers.
Herbert Deering, first secretary Of
the British embassy. who during the
absence of the ambassador in New
York is In charge. informed Mr.. Bowen
that the British answer had been sent
from Lonion by special baggage, and
win arrive here next Thursday. II is
believed that the main features of the
agreement. as drawn by Mr.. Bowen,
have been approved.
Baron Sternberg. the German min
ister informed Mr.. Bowen that he had
received no instructions from his gov
ernment respecting the protocol. This
statement caused Mr. Bowen TO refer
TO rumors that the delay in the allies
answer was due to desire to avoid a
reference 10 The Hague by proposing
compromise to President Castro.
The German minister replied that ne
had no intimation of such an intention,
Mr.. Bowen informed the German min
lister that he had cabled President
Castro against accepting any compro-
mise that would keep the matter from
The Hague, and that he Is preparing
10 reinforce the cablegram by send
ing senor Pulido TO Caracas IL netes-
sary to block compromise PROPOSE
ton.
The italian ambassador eaid he knew
nothing of italy's intention, except
that she would follow Great Bratain's
lead. Later it was learned that the
three powers had corresponded as to
the course they should adopt jointly
with reference to Mr.. Bowens proto-
col.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-18
NEW ORLEANS
NOT IN DANGER

Sanders Says the City Is Amply Pro-
tected From Flood
New Orleans, March i'm, ]. Sand
ers. president of the Progressive union
sends the following statement to the
Associated Press:
"As president of the New Orleans
Progressive union, desire TO contra
diet absolutely and mequivocally the
sensational stories which at present are
are being eiculated by some correspon-
dents OF newspapers in other parts of
the United States In reference particu-
larly to the high water situation In the
Mississippi river and Its possible effect
on the city of New orleans. AS. a
matter of fact there Is not and has
not been, for great many years past,
the slightest risk Of any damage 10
the city of New Orleans proper from
a high river. All along the commercial
front of the city the streets and prop
erty behind II has been graded up to
the level designated by the engineers
as the extreme grade, making solid
embankment Of earth. In many cases
for several hundred feet back from the
bank of the river, The city in addition
is surrounded by high levees, so that
should there be any break In the lie.
wee in the country above the city or
below, not one drop of water can ros-
sibly penetrate into the city.
"The very utmost that could happen
by, still further considerable rise in
the stage of the river would be the pos.
sble overflow of some small portion
of water which would merely run down
the cutters OF the street and to the
drainage canals, benefitting rather than
otherwise, In no sense Is there any an
xlety regarding their personal safety
or the safety OF their property on the
part of the citizens of New Orleans,
who are perfectly we'll aware that there
is no danger OF harm to the commercial
interests of the city from the alarmists
reports which are being circulated and
which In MANY cases, are absolutely ex.
aggerated as to be bare 10 the ear
marks of gross negligence"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-18
Treaty Is
Ratified
Long Fight at an End---Vote Stood IS
for and 5 Against When Final
Ballot Was Taken.

South America by the United States.
There were number II speeches on
this amendment, but II was voted
down By almost two-thirds majority.
the ballot footing up 81 ayes to % rays.
When the senate adjourned at p.. M
there was a general belief that the
business OF the session would be conn
pleted in time to admit Of adjourn
ment tomorrow. Some, however, plac-
ed the date "a hours later.
Those voting against the treaty were
Morgan and Pettus Of Alabama. Daniel
and Martin Of Virginia, AMI Teller OF
Colorado.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-18
RED DESERT INUNDATED

Rock Springs, Wyo,, March 1T.-The
Red desert Is inundated for miles and
the Salt Wells drilling station Is COM
pletely under water Large duanti-
ties Of supplies belonging to the Beige
American Drilling company have been
ruined or swept away. The water has
backed up against the Union Pacific
embanknent to a depth of 20 feet in
places. The embankment has not yet
been cut, but there is danger that this
win occur, and track walkers are kept
constantly on the move over the threat
ened section,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-18
Tragedy on
Lonely Farm
Woman Murdered Her Daughter and
Mother and Then Cremated
Herself in Burning House.

Pennyan, N. Y, March 17.-In fren-
zy Of mania Mrs. James Strowberger.
Of cuyanoga, today killed her daughter
aged 26 years and her mother, aged so
years. and after setting fire to the
house in which the bodies lay. delib-
erately entered it and perished in the
flames.
The three womens lived hermit life.
working on the farm like men and
ofteu wearing mems clothing. Mrs
strowberger Is believed to have gone
suddenly mad.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-18
SHAMROCK LAUNCHED

Glasgow, March 17,--The Shamrock
III was launched at lis today.
Large crowds gathered at Denny's
yards at Dumbarton, in spite of the
drenching rain, which, however, ceas-
ed before the arrival of the first Wis
itors' train.
At i.15 p. m. Lady SALISBURY broke
the bottle saying: Il christen you
Shamrock III. May God bless you and
may YOU bring back the cup"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-18
Venezuela Pays Up.

Caracas. March 17.--The Venezuelan
government today paid the German
minister the first installment amount
ing to about $4,000 of the $4,000
pledged TO Germany in satisfaction of
that country's claims Of honor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-18
Lives On In Spite Of Bryan

Princeton, N. j., March l7'-Eix-tfesi
dent Cleveland will be 66 years old TO-
morrow. He will spend the day =
home with his family He is in excel
lent health.
The Washington times., 1903-12-25
CHANGES IN PERSONNEL
OF DELIVERY SERVICE

E. Fl. Thorpe, postoffice inspector. who
has been in charge of the free delivery
division Of the Postofice Department
since the removal of Machen. has been
appointed chief of the city delivery d.
vision. the place formerly held by
Charles Hedges, who was dismissed.
w. r. Spillman, who acted with Mr..
Thorpe in the management of the free
delivery division, has been appointed SUI
perintendent of rural free delivery He
succeeds II. Conquest Clarke. who has
been made superintendent of the Allan
tic division Of rural free delivery.
The Washington times., 1903-12-25
Old Franciscan Shrine.

Another church where the feast of
Christmas is marked by unique cere-
monies is the old Franciscan Shrine.
Santa Maria Ara Coelf This church is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
STRIKERS
AT WORK
Four More Return to Old Jobs
in Petersburg.
FIVE MEN WE'RE SENT HERE
People Riding as They We're Before the
Strike Was Declared-Gr Jury
to Investigate Attempt to Wreck
a Street Car,
FIVE MEN WERE SENT HERE
Especial to The Times-pispatch3


PETERSBURG. VA, July 20.-H. r.
Watkins. Harry r. Bowles, A. 3. Hawkes.
and Paul r. Harris, four Of the conduc-
tors who recently went out with the strik-
ins street car men in this city. made
application and were accepted by the
company this morning as conductors. me
appca tons of several more are expected
u be made during the week. Five men
were sent over to Richmond to-day TO
work on the lines in that city. Most OF
those who make applications In Peters
burg now will have to be transferred TO
Richmond. as the positions In petersburg
arc now about all filled. The people are
now riding about as they were before the
strike was ordered.
Petersburg will have but one repre-
sentative in the State Legislature after
the next election in November OF this
year A notice of the primary will have
to be given sixty days prior to the regu-
lar election. Some action will be taken
next month.
Mi. r. B. Davis or Mr. C. 7. Lassiter
the present representatives, will probably
be candidate.
The grand Jury tomorrow Will continue
It's Investigations. and among the cases
before them Is the attempt several eve
nirgs ago to wreck q car on the WASH
ington Street line. 1t was learned to-day
that woman is suspected of having
placed in the groove the, iron spike that
derailed the car.
Twelve or fifteen Petersburg Ellss Will
attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge.
which begins in Baltimore Tomorrow:
Messrs. William Koenig and Meyer Saal
left this morning.
Emma Foster, colored. of Richmond,
was arrested in Petersburg to-day,
charged with stealing clothing from
Mary Howe. Of Richmond.
The Foster woman was released from
Jail in Richmond Friday night. She left
Mary Howe's home this morning about
3 o'clock. and the Howe woman. follow
ing her to Petersburg, caused her arrest.
PERSONALS
Mr. j, II. Sheriff., the efficient and
popular secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association in this city has
left on his vacation. Mr. Sheriff. will
spend several days at Virginia Beach
and Norfolk.
Dr.. and Mrs Barksdale left to-day for
the Blue Ridge Springs
Miss Susie lofts Whyte has gone to
Radford to spend the summer.
Miss Justine Pickrell. who has Just
completed a four years course in gym
nas,um wc-<; will be in charge OF the
gymnasium at the Southern Female Col
lege next session. Miss Pickrell studied
with Miss Barry, of Baltimore, and re-
Gently completed the gymnasium course
under Miss Hills, of Hartford Conn.
The Petersburg District Conference,
Methodist. will convene at Blackstone to-
morrow. Rev. ]. A. Thomas, OF this city,
will preach the opening sermon.
The Second Baptist Church VIII give
an excursion to Norfolk and Ocean Wv
August 30th Mcssrs. z. W. Alley. r. ~.
Talmage and r. j. Gardner will be in
charge
Ralph z. Cummings stock company
will come to the F'erndale Park Casino
tomorrow evening for an engagement OF
seven weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21

man Of piety and lover OF his fellow
man, a poet and statesman; In short one
Of the marvellous characters of our age.
In 1897, the Pope wrote the following
verses In Latin which have been trans
lated into English by Rev. ii. L. Henry,
Lit D., and are pathetically appropriate
to the present moment:
DEATH.
The westering sun draws near his cloudy
bed.
Leo. the gradual darkness wells thy head:
The sluggish life blood in thy withGred
veins
More slowly runs its course-what then
remains?
10, Death is brandshing his fatal dart,
And the grave yearns to shroud thy NOR
tai part.
But from its prison freed. the soul ex-
pands,
Exulting pinion to the enfranchised
lands.
My weary race is run--1 touch the goal:
Hear. Lord, the feeble painting OF my
soul;
If 1T be worthy, Lord, Thy plying breast.
Welcome 1t unto everlasting rest!
May behold Thee, Queen of earth and
sky.
Whose love enchaned the demons lurk-
ing nigh.
The path to Heaven: and freely shall
own.
Twas the sweet care that gained my
blssful crown!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
The typical ~ ohnor I7eb, I"

The Jefferson Davis Monument As'e-
lola ion'sof Richmond. of which Mrs, g.,
yThomas Mccullough is president and Mrs.
M Y. Randolph is chairman OF the Zen.
ia ia, icoosmnrmttee. has published set OF
niet,,res Of. Confederate soldiers to be sold
ifor the benefit of the monument fund.
There are three pictures IN the set.-one
~ q captain, one of a d!smounted caval-
~ Wan q and one Of an infantryman. They
ths ds,nggusbhsead t aTt'n3 w SlIntsa
n colors and haEdsomely movntted on
card IA by 10 inches. The, officer has his
f f;eld glasses in his hand, the cavalry
suaddle his horse. and the, foot sold!!fr
stands in an easy attitude films MS
nine and with his musket resting IN
TX hollow.of his arm. The pictures are
e ess neG and are good repressntations Of
ti,e typical "Johnny Reb," who WAS 9
Mark Tapley in keeping jolly under most
diverse conditions, The cause for which
fhey are sold Is a most laudahle one. The
did Confederacy'' owes this monument
10 Jefferson Davis for his devotion to
the cause which he embodied and for
nh Witch at the close he suffered untold
agony and humiliation, The pictures ere
for sale at Eiohelberger''s book store, NO,
sos North Charles street'-Baltlmors
S,,n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
CHARGE IS
SERIOUS ONE
Alleged Representatives of
Loan Company Arrested.
-
DEFRAUDING OF NEGROES
Required Cash Deposit Of Small Sum
Before Agreeing to Loan a Large
One-Engineer Surveying for
g Improvement of Roads.
.DEFRAUDING OF NEGROES
special to The Times. plsratcb.)

GREENSBORO, N. c., July 2o.-A war
rant for embezzlement was sworn out
before Squire David Collins this morning
against G. c. Wilson and II. T. Thrasher.
who have been here some time represent
Ing the American Trust and Improvement
Company, OF Spartansburg. s. E. They
have been advertising to loan money at
three per cent. Mat Langhorn, colored.
complains that he applied for loan OF
900 and was required to pay s22 cash
down, which he did. with the guarantee
that the loan would be forthcoming. He
paid the money in April and has never
been able to get the loan or the return,
of the money.
The Sportansburg company wrote the
attorney for the complainant that 1t had
never received the s22 or any part OF u.
1t is said a great many negroes In
several towns have been imposed upon
by so-called representatives Of loan con-
Germs. paying cash down for prospective
loans only to be told at the last that
their papers or property would not Justify
the deal.
SURVEYING ROADS.
Mr.. L. j. Edmunds. of Chatham, Va.
who has been engaged by the road com
sloners as u civil engineer on tho Guilford
county road improvement work. arrived
to-day and Will at once begin tho survey
preparatory TO making tho necessary
grades before the macadam laying begins
A large part OF the heavy grading on all
tho leading roads OF the county has been
done In former years by tho county
force.
Saturday night Messrs. r. T. Gray. OF
Raleigh, and s. NJ. Gattis. OF Illsboro.
Of the Executive Committee OF the State
Normal and Industrial College, opened
the revised bids for central heating plant
at the college. Messrs. j. r. Rich & Son.
OF Greensboro. were the successful bid>
ders, they being awarded tho contract.
Tho Warren low pressure steam heating
system Will he used
Grand Secretary B. S: Woode!l OF Ra-
leigh, organized a second lodge OF Odd
Fellows here Saturday night, to DO known
as Greensboro Lodge. No. 164. with the
following officers: w. 3. Stewart, noble
grand; w. G. Lewis. vice-grand: J. r.
Forster. recording secretary: r. L. Mccrin
ston, financial secretary; r. L. Woodard.
treasurer. The lodge starts out with forty
members. and with twelve candidates for
Initiation at tho next meeting
At the First Baptist Chuch yesterday
very large congregation was present to
witness tho certuony OF ordination OF
Messrs. ]. c. Merchinson, NJ. w. Thomp-
son and Joseph Howard. as deacons OF the
church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
GOV. IiOGG,S MISTAKE.

Elk Governor James S. Hogg. Of Texas.
is advising the farmers of that State to
organize "for social moral intellectual.
charitable and political purposes"
]: is all right for the farmers to or
ganize for social. moral, intellectual and
charitable purposes, and even for bust
| ness purposes but when they organize
for political purposes they will have an
Organization of strife and discord. and
all other considerations will be subordi-
mated to politics. The farmers have al
ready tried this sort of thing. First
came the Changers. and then came the
Farmers Alliance, and while both organ
izations flourished for a time. they were
torn asunder as soon as politics crept in.
It could not we'll be otherwise, for all
the farmers in the land arc certainly not
of the same political opinion. Indeed, the
farmers are notably independent In their
notifies. and the idea of bringing all
the farmers in the country or even all
the farmers Of any particular State. into
one harmonious political organization is
absurd. We suppose that Governor Hogg
wants the farmers to organize for polit-
ical purposes" in order to push Legislation
in their own interest. But nothing could
be more unwise. The farmers should
never separate themselves into a political
class. If they go in for class legislation
they encourage men in other vacations to
do the same thing, and If that be done,
by and by we shall have different laws
for different classes. to the detriment of
all.
Herein lies one of the greatest dangers
OF the age. There is disposition on the
part of the people of the United States
to separate themselves into classes, each
striving against the other for some ben
Gifts of government, and If this state of
things shall finally come to pass. we
shall no longer have democracy, for the
very root OF democracy Is the principle
CT equal rights to all and special priv
ileges to none. That IS the doctrine which
farmers. Of all men. should advocate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
BISHOP SMITH PREACHED.
Delegates from Weldon Distric, to Gen
eral Conference at Greensboro.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.,

EN1Pecihl 10 Inc C'lmeS-DlspatCh.)
WELDON. y. c.. July 20.--Bishop Coke
Smith, Of Virginia, who presided over
the District Conference last week, prea ch-
ed powerful sermon here Sunday. He
selected his text from the book Of Ma
church was taxed its utmost seating
capacity and many could not get seas.
The sermon was full of profound thought.
elegant indiction. splendid In delivery and
beautiful In spirit. It was in fact. a
great sermon, preached by a truly conse-
Grated servant of God. The Bishops Wis
it here will prove a benediction to the
town and an inspiration to Methodism.
Sunday night he consecrated the pretty
new, Methodist Church, at Roanoke
Rapids.
The following are the delegates elected
by the District Conference TO the annual
Conference, which viii be held in Colds
boro, in peGen1ber: Or. p. 3. ZollIGoffer.
Moss; Alternstes. r w. Mason, W. A..
Ellison, II. ] White and E. s. Dale.
a big temperance meeting is advertised
to take place here Tomorrow night for tho
purpose OF organizing local Ant-Saloon
League and this will be the first step in
Weldon towards war on the saloon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
DAILY FASHION HINTS
GIRLS FROCk.

Most charmingly youthful and artistic
in design is the frock pictured here. The
blouse is full blouse style. which aiay
be substituted for an accordion pleated
one If dressy style is desired. The skirt
is circular upper over fve-gore
foundation, which also supports cir
cular founce. The skirt is held In place
by a rather broad belt and straps win
fancy tabs over the shoulders. This
style is very effective when dark colored
material is used for the skirt and straps
of a contrasting shade or whlts worn
dress would be of light Tor dnrlO blue
silk or mohair skirt stlt>Lel in white
and using a white accordion pleated
waist in silk moussellne or thin soft ma
:sriGi.
This is a very good design for school
dresses. for having one dark skirt OF this
style several different waists could be
sworn with IT,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
HE WAS FAR OUT IN THE COUNTRY.
So one morning when the animal -keeper

He WAS FAR OUT IN THE COUNTRY.
So one morning, when the anlmal-keeper
opened the, barred door 10 feed the lion,
old Leo gave one spring, Knocked over
the keeper and did not stop running until
he was far out in the country. tired.
started out to look for partners. but no
sooner than any OF the other animals saw
him they would run away in terror never
giving Leo the opportunity to tell Of his
wonderful plans.
After wandering about for several days
without being able to find anything to
eat he determined TO 80 back to tho cir
Gus bur when he reached the town tho
circus had left, and as every one was
afraid OF Leo, some men formed COM
pany. armed themselves and shot hun
on sight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
THE C. & o. RESTRAINED
UNDER THE ELKINS Law
INV Associated Pressj

WASHINGTON, July Con petit
ton of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion the United States Circuit Court for
the Western District OF Virginia has
heard July 31st, restraining the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad from carrying
coal or other traffic at any other than lis
published tariff rate and restraining the
Railroad from accepting or receiving any
rebate, concession or discrimination IN
the transportation OF interstate traHlc'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-21
FIERCE BATTLE AT
CINDAD BOLIVAR
Revolutlonists Open the Fight
Which RACES Fiercely.
Oyers2OO Killed.
CRY AssocIa tod I'ress

soLEPA,p., VENEz a!i;ias Sunday 8
Ing the engagement between the govern
inent forces and the revolutionists occu-
plying Ciudad Bolivar began. in two diff
ed the battle, The government troops.
after terrible fight. in which they
lost more than one hundred men. cap
tured the cemetery. At s o'e!oek the
of war. shelled the government building
at Ciudad, AT II all the streets near
that building Were captured by the gov
government soldiers on the city was or
dered.
Ing desperately, The spectacle In the
streets Of Ciudad Bolivar when the
smoke cleared away. was heartrend 'ng,
There We're over two hundred dead reyo-
lutionlsts in the streets, not counting the
wounded,