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The Washington times., 1903-03-02
LEGISLATURE OF IDAHO
APPROVES OF REED SMOOT
Believes Agitation Against Senator
Contrary TO American Spirit

senator-elect Reed smoot. of Utah.
whose seat has been contested. has re-
ceived the following dispatch from the
Idaho State Legislature:
Greetings: The house OF representa-
tives OF the State OF Idaho extend 10
you best wishes OF its members col
lectiEely and separately We view with
profo1pd regret the agitation against
your heing seated as a United States
SenatH an Office TO which you have
been Shoscn by the Legislature of Utah
In the proper exercise Of its sovereign
power. We believe that the opposition
to YOU becaJse Of your belief is contrary
TO the American spirit demanding the
separation of church and state and that
this opposition contemplates violation
of section 3, Article VI. of the Constitu-
ton OF the United States. which reads.
No religious test shall be required as
a qualification to any Office a public
trust under the United States This
message IS forwarded to you in the
name of The people of Idaho. Respect
fully. j. FRANK HUNT. Speaker.
ROBERT MeCRACKEN. Chief Clerk
"A motion that this be transmitted TO
you was carried unanimously by the
house Of representatives.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
PRESIDENT RESENTS
SUGGESTION OF "DEAL" "
Holt's Appointment Due to New York
Bars Wishes.

President Roosevelt is angered by the
report that a deaf was made between
Senator Platt and himself. by which
two or three assistant appraisers
of merchandise at New York we're
10 be removed in consideration OF
Mr. Piatt's consent 10 the appointment
OF the Presidents choice for federal dis
trict Judge in New York. The statement
that this deal or any other has been
made is Indignantly denied.
II was said officially. today, that
George c. Holt would be appointed to
the additional federal jUdgeship SEN
ator Platt also said that be had ac-
quiesceh in the proposed appointment OF
Mr.. Holt, although his candidate for the
place had been Lynn Bruce
Mr. Platt denied most emphaticalIy
that there had been any arrangement
with the President by which the dis
missal OF three assistant appraisers at
New York was made the condition OF
withdrawing opposition 10 Mr.. Holt's
appointment TO the judReship. He de-
clared that his willingness 10 acquiesce
IN the appointment OF Holt and the
sidetracking OF Bruce's candidacy was
brought about wholly by the evident
fact that Holt was the choice OF the
New York bar and leading citizens OF
the city and state OF New York He
had never. he said. entertained any de-
cided objection 10 Holt's candidacy;
that is. his objections were not based
on radical grounds.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT CALLS
AN EXTRA SESSION OF SENATE
TWO BILLION DOLLARS
IN APPROPRIATIONS
Estimated Amount Set Aside
by 57th Congress-

II is estimated that when the Fifty
seventh Congress adjourns on Wednes-
day at noon. 1t will have appropriated
during the two years OF It's existence,
not less than two billion dollars
Despite the fact that much OF this
money has been set apart for much need
ed internal improvements. such as river
and harbor works. public buildings. frri-
cation projects. etc. and the increase Of
the navy, the Democrats are ready to
rise the charge of extravaganza.
Representative Livingston. of Georgia.
the leading Democratic member OF the
House Appropriations Committee. refer
ring to the large total of the appropria-
tions. says:
1t means that the expenditures OF the
Government are far greater than the
growth OF the country warrants. OF
course. allowances must always be made
for growth. but the development is be-
ing exceeded by the total OF our dis
bursements. I do not favor a cheese
pairing policy. but I think the appro-
priations of this Congress are fer in ex-
cess of the amount they should be
with a tariff f-for-revenue-only policy
we could manage the affairs OF the
Treasury much better. obviate the great
surplus, without iniuring the state Of
our finances. and thus eliminate any
chance for extravagance-
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
REPUBLICANS PLAN TO
STOP FILIBUSTERING
Would Prevent All Unneces-
sary ROll-Calls.

To further expedite the transaction OF
business in the House. and 10 prevent
unnecessary roll-ealls, the Committee
on Rules has agreed to report the fol-
lowing order OF procedure for the re-
mainder OF the session:
Resolved. That Immediately upon the
adoption Of this order. or at any time
thereafter, the Speaker may lay before
the House the bill 70 regulate the i'm
migration OF aliens into the United
States now on the Speakers table, and
the Senate amendments thereto. having
been read the question shall be at once
taken without debate or intervening
motion on the following question: Will
the House disagree to said amendments
en- bloc. and ask a conference with the
Senator And il this motion shall be
decided in the affirmative the Speaker
shall at once appoint eonferees without
the introduction OF any motion II the
House shall decide the motion in the
negative the effect of said vote shall
be to agree TO said amendments.
And further. That for the remainder
OF this session whenever a conference
report shall have been presented and
read there shall be ten minutes OF de-
bate, and at the end OF that time the
previous question shall be considered
as ordered on agreeing TO said report"
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
DAUGHTERS WOULD
PRESERVE BLOCKHOUSE
See President Concerning
Fort Duquesne.

Mrs Quay. wife Of the Pennsylvania
Senator. introduced 70 the President this
morning delegation of Pittsburg mem
bers OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution who wished 10 bring TO his
attention the threatened destruction OF
the bIockhouse at Fort Duquesne. which
The Daughters are anxious TO preserve
A picture OF the historic place was
shown the President aud a reqeust was
made that when he visits Pittsburg
again he inspect the site personally
An interesting fact was brought out in
connection with the talk about the old
fort In the Presidents book. The
Winning OF the West" he speaks at
length OF Fort Duquesne. but he told his
callers he was under the impression that
the famous relic or that period had been
destroyed. The Daughters told him that
business had threatened the destruction
OF the fort, but that they had preserved
il. Those in the party were Mrs Mellcn.
vice president OF the national board; (;
Mrs. Mcknight. Mrs. Nimmick, Mrs
William Thaw. jr.. and Mira. Bateman
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POISONED HERSELF
CLINGING TO A ROSE
lnhales Chloroform Fumes
With Flowers Scent.

NEW YORK, March 2-Holding a
white rose in one hand and using the
other to press to her nose a cloth satu-
rated with cloroform. Mrs. Charlotte
Wellington. OF Haddenield. died yester-
day under the influence OF the deadly
drug She was found by a servant in
nor room AZ the boarding house of
Thomas S. Young. 223 East Main Street.
Or table near by. written in a arm
hand, on deIioately scented paper. was a
note In which is found the only known
reason for the suicide. The note reads:
am the last member of distin-
gulshed family, left so alone that 1 am
tired of l!fe. Will you kindly see that
my remains are decently buried? I en-
close money TO pay expenses. My
clothes give to the poor
CHARLOTTE WELLINGTON.
p s.-Please keep this as quiet as
possible
Near the note was a picture of the
dead wOmnn's mother, so placed that II
was probably the last object she gazed
upon Enclosed ln an envelope was SIS
and golt watch.
On SatuEdsy night Mrs. WeIirgton was
me life of's gay gathering at the Young
residence. She did not retire 10 her
rcom until nearly midnight. She did
not appear depressed
When she failed TO appear at break
fist servant knocked at her room
door. Receiving no answer she opened
the door. which was unlocked, and found
Mrs Wellington lying on the floor dead.
Life had probably been extinct for some
hours.
The news OF the suicide OF Mrs. We'll
ington quickly spread and was a shock
- the many persons in the town who
knew her.
Mrs. Weiirgton was 40 years old
She had formerly resided at Albany and
Boston, In which cities she had relatives
who died in the last few years.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
ALDRICH To CALL UP
FINANCIAL MEASURE
Chances Of Bill Being Approved Held
to Be Uncertain.

Senator Aldrich expects TO call up his
financial bin as soon as the general
deficiency bill is disposed Of The
chances OF its passage in the Senate are
uncertain. for some OF the Democratic
Senators have announced their inten-
ton Of talking il to death. With the
short time or the session remaining, a
few OF them could easily accomplish this
end, but whether or not they will carry
out their threats remains 10 be seen.
The leader OF the opposition is Senator
Dubois, who Acknowledges the existence
of such program among his colleagues
20 defeat the bill by this means.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
OLD SOLDIERS IN OFFICE
NOT TO Be DISTURBED
Secretary Hitchcock Says Positions of
Veterans Are Secu.e.

The old soldiers in Government en-
ploy will not be disturbed through the
Introduction OF younger men as clerks
In the Interior Department" said Secre-
tary Hitchcock today on leaving the
White House Offices after a conference
with the President This remark was
haoe IN response 10 query regarding
me enect OF Commissioner Wares re-
cent order IN the Pension once. taking
In thirty-nine young lawyers and FIVE
doctors as part Of the office force.
The action OF Commissioner Ware Is
understood 10 have been taken within
The limits OF his own responsibility as
the head Of the Pension Office. and NOT
as an Administration measure.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
PAINTERS UrIIoN GIVES UP
ITS ANTI-MILITIA FIGHT

SCHENECTADY, y. Y, March 2.-Ths
Potter case had been settled by the
Painters Union abandoning it's position
and William Potter will be allowed to &c
TO work as a union painter and at the
same time remain a member of the mi
litia
The agreement was reached at a con-
ference between a delegation from the
Painters Union. a committee from the
Builders Exchange. ard First Vice
President Hedrick. of the International
Painters Union.
Hedrick told the local painters that
the Potter case had injured the organiza-
tion more than anything that could hap
pen to il. and must be settled
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
SAYS REPUBLICANS WILL
REAP THE WHIRLWIND'

In the course of the prolonged de-
bate on the omnibus Statehood bill J
warned my Republican colleagues on the
other side of the question that they were
sowing the wind that would reap the
whirlwind- It will be ten years before
aay Republican can stand up in the
Senate ana reprove his opponents for
using obstructive tactics in debate
This is the opinion expressed today
~ Senator Foraker, OF Ohio. after a
call n the White House Offices The
Senator has little hope OF securing the
Philippine legislation so earnestly de-
sired by Governor Taft. though he thinks
such legislation should by all means be
enacted
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
THUGS PAY DEAR FOR
SALOON PISTOL DUEL
Open Fire When Refused Free Drinks
and Are Both Shot.

CHICAGO, March Refused credit
for liquor in the saloon OF John Griffin,
Chicago Avenue. at o'clock this morn
ing. Tom Gallagher and Joe Driscon.
both said to be ex-convicts, opened fire
on Barkeeper Edward Baynes. The lat
ter returned shot for shot, with deadly
effect. Gallagher received perhaps a
mortal wound in the abdomen. while
Driscoil was shot in the shoulder.
The battle continued until all three
men we're in the street and the police
arrived. Baynes was uninjured
Several persons in the saloon at the
time narrowly escaped death in the
shower OF bullets
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
HEAD-oN WRECK DUE TO
FAILURE OF AIRBRAKES

CHEYENNE. Wyo. March 1.-Two
passenger trains on the Union Pacific
Railway. No. I. westbound. the Flyer, q"
and No. eastbound met head-on at Ne
geath. fifty miles east OF sydney Neb..
yesterday. No had orders to meet No.
/ there. and 10 take the siding, but the
airbrakes failed to work, and the east
bound train crashed into the flyer.
Three engines were badly damaged
but as far as can be learned. no one was
injured. Traffic was not delayed to any
great extent
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
MR.. PARKER'S CONDITION
SLIGHTLY IMPROVED
Stricken Clothing Merchant Resting
Easily at Emergency Hospital.

The condition Of Harry B. Parker.
senior member of the firm OF Parker.
Bridget & Co. who was admitted 10 the
Emergency Hospital Saturday night. SUI
fering with stroke OF apoplexy. is report
ed improved by the physicians today.
He is stIn critically III. however. al
though more hopes are entertained al
present for his recovery than at any
time since he was stricken
Save this slight Improvement. there
have been no further Developments in
the case.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
CoNSULS DECORATED FOR
AID IN CHECKING REBELLION

HONGKONG. March 2.--It is reported
that the viceroy at Canton has tele-
graphed TO Pekin asking the Dowager
Empress to decorate the governor OF
Hongkong and the British and German
consuls at Canton for their services IN
checking the recent rebellion. and that
she has consented TO do so.
The French expect 10 run two large
subsidized steamers between Hongkong
and Canton next autumn. The vessels at
present employed IN this service will be
transferred 20 the Canton Wuchow line
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
UNKNOWN BARK GOES
DOWN WITH ALL HANDS
Strikes on Cornwall Coast and Sinks at
Once-No Trace of Crew.

LONDON. March 2.-The gale which
swept the English coast for a week past.
carrying death and disaster in its train.
continues unabated.
a dispatch from Penzance. CORNWALL.
today. states that an unknown bark was
wrecked near there last night. and that
all on board went down with her.
A lifeboat attempted to reach the yes
sci but the latter sank almost as soon
as she struck. and no trace OF her crew
could be found
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
INDEX To TODAY'S TIMES.

Extra Session of Senate.
Judge Day Takes Oath.
Veterans Not to Be Disturbed.
z-The Burdick Murder Mystery.
give Enterprises Incorporated.
congratulations for Mr.. Macfarland
Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports
Events in Alexandria.
Editorials.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm Society's Realm.
Heard in Hotel Corridors.
s-The Government Departments
o-Trade With Porto Rico.
With the Railroads.
and Commerce.
of Mrs. NJ A. Fletcher.
News of Georgetown.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
SEEKS AN APPOINTMENT
To THE NAVAL ACADEMY
Name of Joseph Breckenridge Urged to
the President.

Senator-elect McCreery of Kentucky
called al the White House Offices today
with Representative Vincent Boreing OF
the same State and asked the President
10 appoint one OF their constituents 10
a cadetshlp at Annapolis.
The Senator's candidate is Henry Skill
man Breekinridge, son of Gen. Joseph
Breckinridge. The young man is can
didate for a cadetship- Large.
While the President did not make any
definite statement regarding his inten-
tions, IL is believed the appointment
will be made
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
WILLIAM R. DAY NOW
ON SUPREME BENCH
nducted Into Office in Presence of Most DISTINGUISHED
GatheTna-CouIt Then Proceeds.

Justice William r. Day. succeeding
Justice George shiras, jr.. was inducted
into office as an Associate Justice OF the
supreme Court OF the United States to-
day. in the presence OF a crowd OF mem
oers Of the bar and visitors. which filled
'the historic chamber 10 overAowing The
oeth. which differs from that usually
taken by officials in that he swears to do
exact justice between rich and poor
without fear or favor. was administered
oy clerk Mckenney- The new Justice
appeared with his associates. taking a
'seat beside the clerk while the preIimi
nary formalities were enacted.
Chief Justice Fuller announced to the
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
ENGLAND REJECTS CHILEAN
AND ARGENTINE WARSHIPS

LONDON. March I'm the house of
commons. today. Prime Minister Bal
four announced that the government had
decided that the Chilean and Argentine
warships. now under construction in
Europe. and offered for sale. were not
suitable 10 British needs
The Washington times., 1903-03-02

members Of the bar that William R. Day.
OF ohio. who had been appointed to a
seat on that bench. was present and
ready to take the oath
Clerk McKenney read his commission.
ana the new Justice read the oath in a
nrm. clear tone. and followed IL by kiss
ing .he Bible, upon which he made the
declaration, so help me God" evidently
10 the surprise OF the clerk.
The court and audience still standing.
Marshal Wright escorted Justice Day 10
his place at the extreme left of the
bench. where he was welcomed by Jus
tice White TO his seat This ended the
ceremony. and the business Of the court
proceeded
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
ATLANTIC CITY THIEVES
HAVE PENCHANT FOR CURIoS

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.. March .
The auction store OF Shimamura & Co.
on the Boardwalk. was entered by
thieves Friday night and ten carved
ivory images valued at S1,5OO were
stolen. A tray OF rare old coins were
also taken. The auction store OF Mogi
Emanary & Co, and the store OF Mo-
moni & Co. were entered early in the
week and several rare old art pieces
stolen.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Fair weather is indicated for tonight
and Tuesday in all parts OF the Wash
ington forecast district.
The temperature changes will be un-
important
The winds on the south Atlantic and
east Gulf coast viii continue fresh from
the northeast. on the middle Atlantic
States light to fresh westerly winds will
prevafl
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
Ratification of Pana-
ma Canal and Gu
ban Treaties.
House May Be Called
If Philippine Tariff
Bill Fails of Passage.

President Roosevelt today issued the
following proclamation calling an extra
session OF the Senate:
Whereas public interests require that
the Senate should convene in extraordi-
nary session. therefore I, Theodore
Roosevelt. President Of the United
States. do hereby proclaim and declare
that an extraordinary occasion requires
the Senate or the United States TO con-
vene at the Capitol in the city of Wash
ington on the 5fh day Of March next. at
y O'Clock noon. OF which all persons
who shall at that time be entitled to
act as members OF that body are hereby
required to take notice.
Given under my hand and the seal OF
the United States. at Washington. the ID
day OF March. in the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and three.
and OF the independence OF the United
states the one hundred and twenty
seventh THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
by the President:
JOHN HAY. Secretary of State"
Not Unexpected.
Senators had already made up their
minds that they would have 70 remain
in extra session after March A. in Or
der to ratify the Panama Canal and she
Cuban reciprocity treaties. when word
was received this morning that President
Roosevelt had issued the proclamation.
Senator Morgan says ne Is willing TO
accept the full responsibility for the
called session. Most or the new Sen
ators are already here.
II the present Congress a6iourns with
out taking final action on the Philippine
tariff bill. il is quite possible that the
President may decide TO call the House
in extra session. as we'll. The urgent
necessity for the passage Of the bill has
been reported in a special message from
the President.
The b;ll Is held up in the Senate by a
combination of beet sugar and tobacco
Democrats. led by Senator Patterson OF
Colorado. who believe that any further
in the tariff assessed on their
products coming from the Philippines
would work injury TO these interests in
the United States.
The House Bill
The House bill proposes to tax all
Philippine products . per cent OF the
Dingley rates The Senate bill provides
for the admission free OF all products OF
the islands except sugar and tobacco.
and 20 allow the entry OF these at so
per cent Of the Dingley rates. Existing
law assesses all Philippine importations
at - per cent Of the DingieY rates
Despite the opposition OF the Demo-
Gratis to the bill It Is still possible that
It may be passed before the end OF The
present session.
New Senators to Attend.
President RooseveIt's idea in calling
he extra session at this time is 10 af-
ford opportunity for newly elected SEN
ators to reach Washington by the date
set, March :.
Although the purposes are not set
forth in detail, the object Is the ratif-
cation OF the Panama Canal and the
Cuban reciprocity treaties
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
JOHN R. oGLE DEAD.

John r. Ogle. forty-five years old,
died at Cabin John Bridge. at 1880 this
norning- Funeral services will be held
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. wheu
requiem mass win be celebrated at ST.
AIMS Church. Tenleytown Interment
Will be made in Holy Rod Cemetery
Mr. Ogle is survived by a daughter
Mrs. ". Il. Bobinger
The Washington times., 1903-03-02
AGREEMENT REACHED
ON FORTIFICATIONS
Conferees Concur on Appro-
priation Bill.
CIVIL BILL WILL COME UP
Adjustment of Differences Pertaining
to Postoffice and Agricultural Bills
May Also Be Reached
CIVIL BILL WILL COME UP

The conferees on the fortifcations sp-
preparation bill reached an agreement
this morning. and the sundry civil bill
will probably be disposed of in a similar
manner during the day.
The Postoffice and Agricultural bills
are also in fair way for an adjustment
OF the differences between the two
houses. No trouble is expected with re-
gard TO the general deficiency bill. as no
unusual amendments have been added by
the Senate except the appropriation for
the Department of Commerce. upon
which the House committee has already
agreed.
Fight on Bill.
The mcst serious complication Is over
the naval bill. the differences on the size
and number of new battleships author
lied being apparently irreconcilable. The
conferees held a session last night. last
ing until after midnight. and were at il
again this morning
Most of the minor details in dis
agreement we're disposed Of and the bat
tleship question was discussed at length
with no signs OF an agreement in sight.
The eonferees will meet again this aft
ernoOn and tonight. No doubt is felt
but that some sort OF a conclusion will
be reached eventually and that the bill
viii become a law before final adjourn
ment.
The Washington times., 1903-03-02

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The Washington times., 1903-03-02
TEMPERATURE

THE suN
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-28
LUFKI1 HAS A KILLING
hLTERCATION BETWEEN RAIL
ROAD MEN RESULT FATALLY
W. a. Masslngil, Railroad Yardmaster
Shot and Killed BY J. S. Miles,
Agent Of the Cotton Belt Rail.
road, Who Used Shotgun.

lutkin, Tex, Dec 27.-About
O'Clock Saturday afternoon W. A. Mas
singill, yard master of the Houston
East and West Texas railroad, was
shot ana killed by J. S. Miles. agent
of the Cotton Belt railroad
Miles used a doublcbarroled shot.
gun loaded with buckshot and fired
both loads into Masangiis body at
short range
Christmas afternoon the two men
had an alteration about the transfer
ring of some cars from one yard to
the other and later Miles attacked
Massngill with a pick.handlc. In the
sculile Miles drew his pistol, but Mas
sIngill took it away from him.
Yesterday Massingill made threats
against Miles, but mutual friends in
terceded and he agreed to return the
pistol TO its owner About 4 O'Clock
Miles walked back Of a small build
ing in the East and West yards, and
when Massingill, who was at work,
came near the house along the the
track, ne shot him as stated.