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The Washington times., 1903-07-13
"A SPLENDID FIELD
FOR INVESTMENT
Said to Have Yielded More
Than Five Per Cent-Sent
Out Under District Frank.
Stock Sold Like Hot Cakes

1t was announced this morning in con-
nection with the franked envelope scan
dal that the Commissioners had given
glowing official approval to a private
corporation, and had furthered its inter
ests by Incorporating its prospectus in
their official report, which was sent
broadcast at the expense OF the taxpay
ers of the District. The point of the en-
tire story was overlooked, however, in
asmuch as William c. Woodward. Health
Officer OF the District, was one OF the
directors OF the private company and
q member Of its executive board.
The trouble centers around the effor.
of those interested in the Washington
Sanitary Improvement Company Ia sell
its stock In order 10 avoid the psy.
ment OF postage. and incidentally 10 give
the enterprise the appearance OF official
sanction the prospectus OF the Wash
iDgton Sanitary Improvement Company
was made part OF the Health Ofncer $
report. The rest was easy and the re-
msinder OF the stock sold like hot cekes.
Prominent officials at the Distric.
Building said this morning that the
Commissioners could be excused for in
cooperating the prospectus of the COM
pany in their report. because it purpo-t-
ed to benefit the community az large. but
when they were told that Health Officer
Woodward was a director in the com
pany, condemnation was general
Done in the Open.
The circumstance is equaled only
by the boldness with which II was pre-
sented to the taxpaying public. for in
Vol 3 OF the District Commissioners
report for the year ending June 90 1899.
page ia. the name OF William c. Wool
ward appears in bold type. not only as
director OF the Washington Sanitary
Improvement Company, but as a mem
Der OF its executive committee.
The report is signed by George NJ. KO-
Der, NJ. D.. who is also a director and
secretary Of the Improvement company.
The report was printed, moreover. sep
arately. by order OF the Commissioners.
and distributed under the District OF
Columbia frank. to persons who were
likely TO invest in the scheme.
1t seems 10 be accepted that the poor
er classes or the Districts population
have benefited by this free distribution
OF the cOmpany's pamphlets. but the
directors and stockholders are presum-
ed. nevertheless. TO have made more
than 3 per cent per annum o. he deai
DR.. Kober's paper begins I page 1C7
OF the report in question. After giving
the reasons for and the date OF the or
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
RUSSIAN WOMEN ROUT
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Attempt to Inoculate Cattle Results
in a Riot.

BERLIN. July ia dispatch re-
ceived here this morning reports q re
volt OF women at Nosnessenskoje. near
Stavropol. Russia. The trouble resulted
IRON an attempt TO inoculatc cattle with
serum during an epidemic
The revolving women thrashed the
vcterinaries. Who capituiated. but re-
turned later with an escort OF mounted
police The women attacked these with
pitchforks aud scythcs and drove them
Of. \ heavy force had TO Be collected
before the Ieyolters could be suLducd.
KRsatchkoya. the leader OF The trouble
makers, and 1fty-seveu others we're AZ
rested.
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APPOINTMENTS MADE
BY THE COMMISSIONERS

The District Commissioners have or
dered that Bruce Ald-ich be appointed
inspector at the asphalt yard al com
pensation OF s. per day, TO take effect
July ]. 1902.
Charles Elmer Connor has been ~
pointed assistant Inspector Of build
ings at the rate Of $L1Gu per annun.
TO be paid from appropriation TOR
additional assistant inspectors Of build
inEs for such time as MS services may
be nect ssary, 1901" and 90 take effect
when appointeo is assigned TO duty.
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PRESIDENT AND ROOT
DISCUSS ARMY AFFAIRS
Many Visitors Take Luncheon at Saga
more Hill Today.

OYSTER BAY. y. Y. July l3.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Root held
long consultation over army affairs
this morning. They WIZ De engaged
upon matters connected with the War
Department the better part OF the day
A large party took luncheon al Saga
more Hill his afternoon. The Guest
included Civil Service Commissioner A.
W. Cooley, Archbishop Farley. Jonn D..
Crimmins. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob \. Riis.
Judge Brentano. +. ". Hollis and James
r Sheffield. 1t is said a. me executive
Offices that the gathering at the hill
was purely social in character. and
political matters were not discussed.
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MRS. O0TEY SUES FOR
$4,000 ALLEGED DAMAGES

Ida Dotey today filed suit against the
District 10 recover 10000 as damages
for alleged personal injuries. She says
that she was injured while working on
" Street northwest. between Four
teenth and Fifteenth Streets, on April
10 last
Miss Dotey says there was depres-
sion in front OF The premises 1887 W
Street, and up from the depression "A
wafer box or plug projected several
inches She stumbled over This aud
seriously injured her riEat leg. ankle,
and her back.
Balston. siddons & Jones are named
as counsel for the plaintiff.
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WASHINGTON PAINTER
DROPS DEAD FROM HEAT
William Williams Body Found Near
Chesapeake Junction.

\ victim OF the intense heat. William
Williams painter. residing at North
Capitol and g Streets. was found dead
late Saturday afternoon at the Maryland
Driving Park. near Chesapeake Junction
Al inquest into his death WAS held later
by Justice Of The Peace John T. Morri-
son. and d verdict Of death from heart
failure. su?erinduced by the heat ana
alcoholic liquors was returned by The
Jury
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
JUDGE R. v. WILCOX
DIES IN HONOLULU
Led Diamond Head Rebellion
Against the Dole Government.

HONOLULU, July 13.-Judge Robert
William Wilcox died here yesterday as
a result Of an operation. blood poisoning
being the immediate cause OF death.
Judge Wilcox was prominent Tor years
In Hawaiian affairs and I'm 1882 i'm the
revolution to restore the old constitu-
ton. In 1894 he organized the Diamond
Head Rebellion against the Dole gov
ernment. 10 restore Queen LlliuokalanI.
and was condemned 10 death. The sent
ence was committed 10 thirty-fye years
at hard labor
In 1885 he was pardoned. and In 1901
was elected a Delegate to Congress.
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L0CKJAW CLAIMS FOUR
IN NEW ENGLAND

BOSTON. july 13.-As the result Of
toy pistol practice on the Fourth of July
four deaths occurred in different parts
Az Newport. r. Joseph Hanson. a
Western Union Company messenger. died
ar the Newport Hospital; Harold. the
eightyear-oid son of Mrs. George II.
Thompson. died at Milford. Mass. An
tone Pellet. a; Fall River. ana John Dob
sen. aged thirteen. died at Exeter, y. II.
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WEATHER REPORT.

Lower temperatures prevail this morn
ing in the majority Of districts east of
the Mississippi. The temperature has
risen IN the Plateau and Rocky Noun
tain regions and the extreme Northwest.
Showers are probable tonight IN the east
Gulf and South Atlantic States. con
tinuing tomorrow along The south Allan
tic coast and I'm Florida
Moderate temperature will prevail to-
night and tomorrow in all portions OF
the Washington forecast district. ex-
cept that IL will be somewhat warmer
.tomorrow in The tower Ohio valley and
- Tennessee.
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THE CZAR ILL.

MANCHESTER England, July 13.-
The Dispatch" hears that the Gear is
III. While he is not confined to his room.
rhe paper says. he is depressed and ex-
hausted as a result Of homeless ATTEMPT
~ maater details beyond his powers.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
CUBAN STATE PAPERS
NOT YET RECOVERED

No trace had been obtained up to ihis
afternoon OF the official papers belong
ing TO the Cuban legation. within d mem
ber OF the STAFF there lost on a street
car last night. The young man left
L street car a. Fourteenth Street and
failed 10 pick up the bundle OF papers
which he had placed under the sea-.
The police are making search.
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MGR. O'CONNELL URGES
GIBBONS FOR POPE

ROME. July 13.-Monsignor O'ConneH
rector OF the Catholic University at
Washington. arrived here today.
lie refused 10 be interviewed
The monsisnor is said 20 be using his
influence IN favor OF the candidacy Of
C2I dinal Gibbons fo.' the next Pope.
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ENGLISHMEN ON KEARsARGE.

PORTSMOUTH. Eng. July l3.-The
Prince OF Wales. Ambassador Choate.
and several English naval n0tables were
the guests OF Admiral Cotton et break
fast aboard ,he Kearsarge this mos d
ins.
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A Sinister Indication of the
Abandonment of Hope Is
Found in the Preparations
for Cardinals COncIave.
RampOlla Has Support of
Five Spanish, Four French,
and Several Italian Pre-
lateS, and Cars Influence.

ROME, July 13.-Toward noon the
Pope lost consciousness for a time,
and Is now rarely more than semi
conscious.
Cardinal Matti said today:
"The end might come at most any
time.7
He thought the Pope was now in
worse condition than previous to his
rally.
IN the middle of the afternoon the
Pope was still in a state Of semi-con-
sciousness.
"a New England astrologer on satur-
day made the following prediction:
Pope Leo XIII will be unconscious
from the 18th at noon, and viii live
until 10 O'Clock a. N. July l5.'D
ROME, July Is.-The official bulletin
regarding the Pope's- condition, issued
this morning, is hardly as favorable as
these of the past two days. The bull
letin reads:
Before midnight the Pope was tran
Gull, but afterwards he became agitated
at intervals. A physical examination
shows there has been 70 change in the
condition of the thoraz since the day
before yesterday. The action of the
kidneys is always scant. His Holiness
general condition is somewhat depress-
ed. His pulse is So, his respiration 81,
and his temperature s7.2 degrees cent?
grade.
"LAPP0NI,
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
Changed Specifications.

The complaint Of Hoover d Denham
is that the specifications were prac;i-
cally altered after the bids we're asked.
and that their firm had no oppor-
tunity 10 rebid on the basis Of 1000
pounds Of mutton instead Of the 5000
pounds which they expected TO furnish
II the original specifications had been
followed
Under the estimate Of 900 pounds Of
mutton and at the rates named ia the
bids the Hoover d, Denham bid would
have been S3.045 for. the 81 900 pounds OF
Confined On Second Page.)
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A FROST.
SAY DEMOCRATS
Not the Man to Head Ticket
in Next Campaign.
CANNOT ROUSE ENTHUSIASM
Tries Hard to Be Genial, But Finds 1t
mpossible-Acted Like a Chill on
Warm Hearted Southerners.

Unless something happens to arouse
unexpected enthusiasm for him. Demo-
cratic leaders in Washington say Judge
Parker of New York is out OF the run
ming for the nomination for President.
Phe lack OF enthusiasm and even chilli
ness which he left behind him in
Atlanta is the topic of discussion in
Democratic circles today, and IT is free
ly admitted in Washington this after
noon that unless something unexpected
happens. the Democratic party is short
one of it's possible candidates.
Those who are familiar with the char
aeteristics of Judge Parker are giving
much thought 10 his individuality today,
and more than one OF them are be-
ginning TO believe that he is not the
type of man who could arouse enthusi-
asm enough to make any showing
against the Republicans. Said one OF
them today:
The lack of enthusiasm shown IN the
South over the visit Of Judge Parker has
been something Of a surprise. put IL
should not have been SO. and il would
a
Human Icicle.
Some people say former Senator H;il
Is cold. but he is not marker to Judge
Parker. who is a perfect human icIcle
Judge Parker does all in his power TO
be genial and pleasant. but it is lse-
less. He is simply one of those cold.
Intellectual men. who have no more
personal magnetism than a pillar of
snow He is a fine jurist. and the be-
lief is growing that he is now just whore
he belongs, on the the bench. He does
not seem 10 be the kind OF man 10
arouse enthusiasm. The Atlanta visit
shows this.
The SOutherners have never been ac-
caused, even by their enemies. of cold
bloodedness. Theys are easily aroused
They. were ready 40e xUasge4 to become
enthusiasts o. fnA. ess sic -Xcrsr
The city Of atlanta outd4d even the MS
torical hospitality OF the Southland. yet
what happehed?
Didn't Cheer for Parker.
why. even the Southerners could not
work up more than mechanical cheering.
And one OF those who was present has
since said to me that this was for the
Democratic party and some OF the South
ern leaders rather than Judge Parker.
There was great display and the usual
Southern warm heartedness on every
hand In Atlanta. but no sooner did the
candidate depart than feeling like a
down on the feelings Of The Democrats.
from which they have not even yet re-
covered"
Those who would defend the New
Yorker say his coldness IS simply Ie-
serve. and that when this wears of he
IS as genial and magnetic as any man
alive The leaders fear. however, that
he cannot wear of enough OF his reserve
10 meet the demand for popularity.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
'LAPP0NI,
"MAZZ0NI.

ROME. July Notwithstanding the
hopeful tenor OF The bulletins sent from
the sick room Of his holiness. Leo XIII.
it is daily becoming more apparent that
the Pope's end is not far distant.
The small change noted in his hoH-
ness condition is due entirely to the
fact that the boundary line between life
snd death is constantly growing less
perceptible. The fact that the Poltias
eyes move and that his body responds
TO the medical tests for life are almost
the only signs that he patient lives.
Change Now Admitted.
The bulletins Of the past TWO days
have been each Eore hopeful than that
which preceded it. This morning. how
ever, the physicians admitted a change
in the distinguished patients con-
dit'on by the statement that de-
preston was again apparent II has
been learned. however. that excretions
have practically ceased, that his hoii-
ness takes hardly any nourishment and
thai life is only maintained BY the con-
stant injection Of powerful drugs.
\ new and more imminent danger has
become apparent in the prclate's illness,
in the form OF uric acid poisoning.
through the failure OF the Kidneys TO
perform their functions.
Preparation foT Conclave.
4 sinister indication OF the lack OF
hope by many OF the Vatican attend
ants and others is the fact that prepara-
tions lor the concIaye for the election
OF a successor 10 Leo are progressing
rapidly For the moment. Cardinal Ram
polla's chances COR the election are best.
irasmuch as he has the support OF five
spanish four French. and several Italian
cardinals. lie has also now gained the
political influence Of INC Gar. who rules
over l2.OoO.oO0 Slavonic Catholics.
The reason for this support is found
in the fact that RampoHa has always
supported the Siavs against the Poles
The Emperors OF Germany and Austria
prefer Cardinal Nannutslli. la, are viii
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
DISPATCH SERVICE
STILL INTERRUPTED
Western Union and Postal
Boys on Warpath.
BATTLE CHALLENGE ISSUED
White Lot Selected as Scene of I'm
minent Encounter-Police and
Employees Take Hand.
BATTLE CHALLENGE ISSUED

II you receive a telegram tomorrow
that should have been delivered satur-
day or the day before do not ask what's
the matter. It's all right There is
trouble among Washington's dispatch
bearers. War between the Mercuries
drawing monthly stipends from the Pos
tai Telegraph Company and the wheeled
2-cent rushers OF the Western Union
Company IS imminent.
The blue coated employees of the Pos
tai company are the aggressors and the
Westerners are kept busy maintaining
their line Of defense. II there is a teie-
gram at the Western Union Office for YOU
you viii probably get it as soon as the
2-cent rusher gets chance to dodge the
Postal boys. II the chance does not
come. then your dispatch is not likely
10 come
A Collision and Trouble.
The trouble between the clans started
last week when mounted Postal bov
coiiided with Western Union boy and
i-roke ,ae spocket of the Istter's wheel
1ohn Sherman. the Postal boz. was re-
ANN9NNN ~ hag ApI the UdLlaBe 10 the
wheel. but refused to do SO.
\ fight was started and each OF the
boys determined to set his gang" AS
yet the ganEs have not done battle. but
an engagement Is looked for any day.
Because OF its cOntiguity to the Emer-
gency Hospital. the White Lot has been
selected as the scene OF the planned
pitched battle.
Because of the disturbances they have
created since the beginning OF the trou-
bic. several Postal boys have come 10
grief. Robert Curtis. one Of the blue
coats, was arrested By Policeman Nc
Quade last night FOR disorderly assem-
bly,. IL is said he and a number OF
other Postal bows coEgregated in front
Of the telegraph Office, and after they
were ordered from there they went over
in front OF the Southern Railroad Of
lice. where they Tsassembled and began
10 talk fight and strike. Curtis was re-
leased on So collateral
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
NICARAGUA'S HANDS Off
UNTIL COLOMBIA ACTS
Minister COrea States COun-
try'S Position at Present.
LEGATION TO BE MAINTAINED
Republic Will Not Abandon Diplomatic
Relations With United States-In-
terview With President Zelaya.

so long as any negotiations are pend
lombia no action will be taken by Nicar-
aqua looking TO any prospective reopen
ing OF the previous canal negotiations
with the United States Any course diff
ferent from this would not be regarded
as proper. under the circumstances.
In these words the position Of his
country was expressed by the Nicara-
guam minister, Senior Don Luis F. Corea
who has returned TO Washington after
a prolonged absence there. He left
here May &c, sailing on the Saratoga.
and returned on the Seguranca. He had
as travelling companions two Americans
largely interested in Nicaraguan- enter
prises-J w Cook. of Oregon. and T.
VI Solomon, of New York.
Denies the Story.
Sonor Corea emphatically denied the
story current some time ago that the
legation here would be continued be-
cause of dissatisfaction over the turn in
the canal negotiations. President. Ze-
laya." he said. holds that the relations
between the two countries are far too
important 10 have anything interrupt
them. and the story is therefore GER
tainly absurd. His policy Is much
higher than that. I found the re-
ports OF insurrectionary movements
some months ago were unfounded. as
declared at that time. The people are
supporting the government strongly
President Zelaya's Attitude.
T. NJ. Solomon. OF T n Solomon *
Co, Of New Orleans. corcerl lsrgelE
.ia,erested in Nioarsguan enterprises.
reached New Gork on the steamship Sc
guranca. last week.
MIR. Solomon. while in Nicaragua.
spoke with President ZeIaya concerning
the retirement OF the countrys repre-
sentative. Mr.. Corea, on account Of the
inability OF Nicaragua 10 pay the Incl
dental salary and expenses OF their lega-
zion at Washington. President Zelays
was emphatic in his denial Of the report,
and told Mr.. solomon that these stories
public.
Minister Corea called upon Secretary
Hay today to say good-by- Mr. COvea
intends to sail within a few days for
Europe. TO be absent several months.
It has been reported that Nicaragua in
tends to abandon her legation in Wash
ington on account OF the impoverished
financial condition Of hec exchequer. but
this rumor Ar. Corea emphaticsily de-
nies.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
LOWEST BID FAILED
TO GET CONTRACT
Queer Business Methods at
the Smithsonian.
CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS
Hoover s. Denham Protest Against Man
ner in Which They We're Done
Out of Meat Contract for Zoo.

The methods OF the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition in awarding contracts have been
under fire for some time and what is
claimed to be peculiarly fragrant case
OF failure to comply with the regulations
ordinarily governing the letting OF con-
tracts has just come to light in connec-
tion with the contract for furnishing
flesh meat 20 the animals at the zoo.
Bids were asked for in advertisements
dated April > for 40. 1000 pounds of rat
ties" or forequarters of beef with eight
ribs cut out: 10000 pounds OF necks.
about 5l9 pounds each. and so 600 pounds
of forequarters OF mutton with eight ribs
cut OUT
Among the bidders were Hoover &
Denham and T. T. Keane. both butchers
with stalls in Center Market
Hoover & Denham bid as follows.
Forty thousand pounds OF necks. SO per
100 pounds; 40 600 pounds of rattles. $3.50
per 100 pounds; 5000 pounds of mutton,
$3.50 per 100 pounds.
T. t. Kesne bid:
Forty thousand pounds OF neck. 81. %
per 100 pounds: 10000 pounds of rattles.
Wv PNA 1VV HOuHuss osNNV VOuhuS Vi
mutton. So per 100 pounds.
According to these bids Hoover &
Denham offered the meat for a total
OF $1,000, and T. T. Kearr .or total of
$3.50, so that on the face of the bids
Hoover & Denham were entitled TO tho
contract. having complied w:;n all the
conditions.
Whv Rid We Da;aoto5
After waiting a NUMBER of days and
not hearing that the contract had been
awarded it, the firm of Hoover & Den
ham wrote to know what was the mat
ter, and received the following reply:
Your bid for furnishing supplies for
the Smithsonian Institution aud its de-
tendencies. under advertisement OF
April ., not having been accepted. / re-
turn herewith certified check No. 2s42.
On the Traders National Bank Of Wash
ngton. for $500. the same having ae
sompanied your bid under the said ad-
Tertisement
Please return this letter with re-
;eipt signed.
Yours very respectfully,
WIN. DE c. RAVENEL.
Administrative Assistant"
In reply TO this s. L. Hoover. for
the firm, sent the following letter. dated
June 20:
MIR. :. p. Langley. Smithsonian -lsu-
tuition, Washington, d. c.
Dear sir: Our certified check for
$500, which was deposited with our bid
on food for animals at Zoo, was re-
turned to us today. As We we're The
lowest bidders and are a responsible
firm capable Of fulfilling our obIga-
tions. we would like 10 know the req
son our bid was rejected.
Yours respectfully,
HOOVER d DENHAN"
The answer 20 the firms second let
ter, and the only explanation it has ever
received of the rejection OF its bid was
as follows:
Gentlemen: In response to your let
ter OF June 20 you are advised that
items 13 and II. meat. were awarded
TO the lowest bidder in the aggregate.
also item %. as the amount OF mutton
now used is very small, and it is esti-
mated that the amount TO be used dur
ing the coming year VIII not exceed
1000 pounds.
Very respectfully,
"R. RATHBUN,
Acting Secretary"
The Washington times., 1903-07-13

Published in His Annual Re-
port Statement of Private
Company of Which He
Was an Officer and Stock
holder.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13

hlRn ilue tOlay -....-.-.. ~. 81 D. m
High tide tomorrow 10. A. am. l1.10 p II.
Low tide tomorrow. 80 am. 5.IS pm.
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TEMPERATURES
THE SUN.
TIDE Table.

sun sets today ..............I.25 o. ~.
Sue rises tomorrow .-.--.....4:44 a. III.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13

Advertising Is like fshing. success comes
hy keepiag As it. Il is only the persistent
advertiser that makes his newspaper space
pay him.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13

Fair and cool ton eht ana
Tuesday light northerly
winds.