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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
REWARD LIKELY FOR
SPEAKER HENDERSON'S
POSITION ON TRUSTS
Said to Have Promised Leg
islatiOn in House.
C0NFERS WITH PRESIDENT
IOwan Believed to Be Politically Dead
in His Own State, But Party Fa-
vOrs Caring for Him.
C0NFERS WITH PRESIDENT

Tt was learned this morning that
/ Speaker Henderson may be rewarded for
his favorable attitude on the question
of trust legislation at the present ses-
sion of Congress. The rumor discussed
by a few members Of Congress close
+ 20 the President is that the Speaker
may be given his choice Of 2 place on
the Isthmian Canal Commission or some
diplomatic position that may be found
at the close of the present session Of
Congress
Speaker Henderson called at the White
House yesterday. For more than an
hour the President talked TO him on the
question of trusts. and is believed to
have made it plain that some action
must be taken before the adjournment,
March I
Mr.. Henderson has heretofore said that
it was not possible to enact an anti
trust law at the short session, and he
has been listed with that clique of the
Republican members who do not favor
any additional legislation on this sub
ject until the demand becomes more &C
Centuated than now appears. It is said
he believed any law more stringent than
the Sherman law would be unconstitu-
tioual. It now appears he has been mis-
quoted or has changed his views. for
it is well understood he promised the
President yesterday that the House will
pass such a measure as will meet ,vfth
the approval OF the President and the
Attorney General
The misunderstanding between Speaker
Henderson and the Republican party
leaders in Iowa prevents him from en-
joying a continuation of political prefer
ment
The complexion IN Iowa from a po-
liticaI point OF view has been changing
for several years. and though it is Re
publican and probably always viii be, it
Is dominated by a younger and more lib
eFaI class which is headed BY Gov. A. B.
Cummins
/ is almost certain that Senator ALI
sons toga viii fall upon the shoulders Of
Governor Cummins, who made strong
fight for Gears seat. and has since been
building up his fences until he is now.
without doubt, the leader of his party in
the State.
It would appear, therefore. that Speak
er Henderson can hope for little from
Iowa Republicans. At the same time
the party at large recognizes the value
of his iorg sesvice in Congress. and it is
granted that the Administration would
favor any movement to take care of him.
now that he has lost his grip in his own
district
With the Speaker favorable to trust
legislation. and the Administration bin
at that, the chances of some action be-
ing taken at the present session are ma
terialIy increased.
1t is said Speaker Henderson much de
siTes a diplomatic berth. and this would /
compensate him in an entirely satfsfac- :
tory manner for his loss in Iowa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
FOUNDATIONS FOR REPORT
OF GERMANY2S PROPOSITION

In official circles here it is admitted
this morning that there is foundation
for the statement that Germany is en-
deavoring to "euchre" the United States
out Of the con froI Of the Panama Canal.
Recent cabIeg Ems from Europe have in
dicated satia syndicate composed prin-
eipally of German capitalists stood
ready to pay $40, 600, 600 for the property
Of the Panama Canal Company as soon
as the option of the United States ex-
plres.
The exhaustive debate in Congress
last session on the relative merits Of
the Panama and Nicaragua routes. and
the overwhelming evidence in favor of
the former from the standpoints Of en-
gineering, practical use, and cheaper
cost Of maintenance. attracted the at
tention of European engineers and
fnancieTs- They saw that the Panama
Canal was a profitable business enter
prise, and apparently they have at
tempted to obtain possession Of it.
Responsible for Delay.
German intrigue in behalf Of tbesa
German capitalists. it is believed here
IS responsible for Colombia's DELAY in
negotiating a treaty with the United
States whereby this country would So
CsSvd pIFqL uo p5nuluol
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tress, and for some time he has been
confined TO the embassy.
Unless he shC uId recover within a
short time. which is not probable, the
ambassador intends going TO New York
TO consult a specialist He has had medi-
cal attention, but has made little prog
ress toward recovery It is generally be-
lieved that the consultation VIII result
in his being ordered TO take an abso-
Lutte rest, and in this event he will prob
ably go to Europe to TeCupeTate.
The ambassador was first stricken with
the disease last March, while Prince
Henry was visiting this country In
company with the royal visitor, he ven
tured out IN disagreeable weather while
at Chattanooga, contracting influenza
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
GERMANY MAY EUCHRE
UNITED STATES IN THE
PANAMA CANAL DEAL
Ready to Buy When Our
Option Expires.
OFFERS FORTY MILLIONS
Would Accept Colombia's Share in
French Company in Liquida-
tion of Other Claims.
OFFERS FORTY MILLIONS

CHICAGO, Jan. S.-The 'sTrfbune~ this
morning publishes the following:
London, Jan. 8, 3 a. m.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Daily
News. states on what he claims is IN
questionable authority, that the Panama
Canal Company has received a German
offer 10 buy for so, ,0O0, 600 all the com
pany's rights and concessions if the
United States does not exercise its op-
tion, which expires March 4
Would Exchange With Colombia.
The correspondent says that he fur
theT learns that the German govern
ment has offered to buy CoIombia's share
in the Panama CaEal Company. agreeing
10 take them at par in full liquidation of
all German claims against Colombia.
The German view Of the right to build
The canal without vioatIng the Monroe
Doctrine Is that the Colombian constitu-
ton is not elienated nor the sovereignty
thereof transferred to q foreign govern
ment. Therefore, II German capital
Ids the canal, neither Germany nor
individual Germans acquire sovereignty
in Colombia or perpetual occupation OF
Colombian territory
Furthermore. the United States in not
opposing the French company in build
ing the canal established the precedent
that such building is not regarded as
a violation Of the Monroe Doctrine. for
which reason the United States would
have no justification in interfering with
Germany completing the French compa-
ny's work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
'lPufS TO
.oI'S COAL SPEECH
SaysAnthraCite ImpOrtations
Are InflniteSimal.

In his opening prayer in the Senate
his morning, the chaplain invoked di-
vine blessings upon Those in whom
thou hast implanted the grace Of liberal
.ty, ana by tie Inspiration of conspic-
uous examples in philanthropy. may all
men know the right use of wealth"
Az tho conclusion OF the outline morn
ing business the Vest resolution was laid
before the Senate
Mr.. AIdrich (Rep.. r u said he as
sumed that all Senator's were as keen in
their sympathy with suffering in the
present coal crisis as the Senator from
Missouri The Senator asked that some
thing be done Immediately. but he took
on unusual course Ho asked that the
Senate instruct the Committee on FL
.,ance to prepare a bill removing the
duty on anthrac acite coal If ne wanted
more speedy action he was at liberty to
prepare the resolution.
Again said Mr. A!dTiCh. the resolution
referred to anthracite coal only. and
the tmportations OF anthracite are in
hnitesimal IA amount. The duty on BIZ
luminous coal would still have 80 be col
lected
I promise, said he. that if this mat
ter is referred 10 the committee it viii
be promptly considered and reported" q"
Two House bills. enc creating Portal.
n D., SUPPORT Of entry. and the other.
amending the internal revenue laws re-
latiag to distilled spirits in bonded
warehouses, were passed.
Mr. Foraker offered d joint resolution
extending the thanks Of Congress to
Gen. Adna r. ChafTee, and the officers
and men under his command. In China.
for their heroic services in the recent
military operations there. It was re-
ferred to the Committee on Military
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CARRIAGE ORDERS FOR
WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION

Pennsvni
siteh Treasury he ssn out
eswiTao be open u 0
by in order to rega C
o
House. on
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VENEZUELA PAPERS NOT
YET TO GO TO CONCRE
European Powers Evidently An
Hague Arbit -e.

sfOre the EoI.-
alton Of the diDIo-
,wecu the foreign Of
made through this Gov
mis- time might defeat the
nat the State Department de-
accomplish. the speedy settle
of the entire controversy.
In view Of the new trend in the nego-
tiations President Castro's reply to the
latest communications of the powers
is awaited with considerable interest
by the State Department.
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PARIS. Jan. 8.-A Caracas dispatch to
the "Matin" says the attitude of the
Germans is becoming more and more
enigmatic and their contradictory acts
have given rise to the opinion that they
intend 10 take possession o. Venezuela
At one time they ordered the cannon
in the forts taken away A few davs
later they demanded that these guns
which have been transported to the in
terror, be replaced in the same forts.
Business in Caracas is impeded, owing
to the scarcity of money.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Fair and colder weather viii prevail
IN all districts east of the Mississippi
and south OF the Ohio tonight and Fri
day.
Brisk to high northwesJerIy winds viii
prevail on the middle Atlantic coast.
Storm warnings are DISPLAYED On the
Atlantic coast from Jacksonville to
EastDOTt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
SENATE FIGHT OPENS
IN WESTERN STATES
Colorado Anti-SIver Republicans and Hopkins Men
in Illinois Start Strenuous Legislative
Struggles for FavOriteS.

GIadiatoriaI contests for Senatorial to-
gas Will be fought out in haIE a dozea
OF more Legislatures this week While
the air fills with flying political fIr,
The advocates Of election of Senator's by
popular vote viii watch for new argu-
meuts 10 favor their position.
In Delaware J. Edward Addicks. the
millionaire gas magnate. has declared
that unless ha is chosen there viii con-
tinue to be no Senators from the Blue
Hen State The Republicans are in the
majority in the Legislature, and the Ad-
dicks men arc in majority in the Re
publican party in the State, bat the two
factions are so wide apart that it is
impossible to reconcile them, and Il
coalition between the Democrats and the
anti-Addicks Republicans seems i'm
possible
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Fight IN Colorado.

The contest in Colorado, which began
yesterday with the first meeting of thc
Legislature, is second in point Of inter
est. There the Democrats on the face
Of the returns have a clear majority Of
ten on joint ballot. although they are in
the minority in the house The Repub-
licans have been preparing to unseat
eleven Democrats elected from AraDa-
hoe county. in which Denver is situated,
and thus give that party a majority on
joint ballot. and defeating the Hon.
Henry N. Teller. The originator Of this
scheme is the Hon Edward o. WoIcott,
former Senator. who aspires to return
TO Washington. He has seventeen men
with him.
It has been generally believed that,
in case the Democrats we're not unseat-
ed. Senator Teller would win. but there
is some doubt now even in the event Of
no unseating Of members
Democrats are offering to I on for
mer Governor Adams, who IS a Caudi-
date.
AmicabIe Kansas Contest.
In Kansas there is also a spirited but
more amfcable fight for the seat now held
by Senator Harris. elected as a PopUIst.
but now a Democrat The Legislature is
Republican by a substantial majority.
There are FIVE candidates conspicuous in
the field and as yet no one has a ma
jority- They are Representatives Long,
Curtis. Bowersock, and Calderhead. and
former Governor Stanley. Long and
Curtis are far in the lead Of the others
in the number of votes pledged TO them,
but as the fight promises TO be a long
one, a dark horse may eventually win.
At present Representative Chester l.
Long IS regarded as the strongest candf-
date.
Idaho has a four -cornered contest. in
which the participants are Messrs- Borah,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
Want PntchaTd's Place.

Practically the only contest of any in
terest where q Democrat is concerned is
in North Carolina. where a half dozen
Tar Heel statesmen long for the toga
of Senator Pritchard, Republican. The
candidates are Locke Craig. Lee 5.
0yernan, CyrJs B. Watson. several
years ago a defeated candidate for Gov
erncr; Gen. J. s. Carr. Judge Hoke, and
it is said former Senator Matt W- Pan
som is willing to accept the honor If It
should come to him without a struggle.
From Missouri ex-Gov. William J..
stone viii succeed the venerable Vest.
The fight having already been made and
settled.
From Nevada Representative Newlands
viii succeed Senator Jones who closes
career Of thirty years in the Senate.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Jan SIN
the joint Republican caucus last night
r. c Kerens, national committeeman.
was nominated for United States Senator
On the third ballot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
UP TO Mr.. PAYNE
TO PUNISH MACHEN

Postmaster General Now
Has Many Facts Presented
by The Times Concerning
Scandals in His Depart
ment-PubliC Awaits His
Action.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08

Hepburn. and Standrod. little known
outside of their State. and Senator Shoup.
who was succeeded by Senator Fred T.
Dubois, and who is now ambitious TO
come 10 the Senate again.
Hopkins Men Confident.
The Illinois battle has been a pro-
Ionged one. and there now seems to be
but little if any doubt that the Hon.
Albert J. Hopkins. now member of
the House, will succeed Senator Ma
son. He was fndorsed by the State CON
yention. a thing unprecedented in I'LL
nois politics. The chief objection raised
to Representative Hopkins is the fact
that he does not live in Chicago, which
city. it is held. should have one of the
Two Senators.
The Washington Legislature viii elect
. Republican to succeed Senator Tur-
ner, Democrat Il is composed over
whelmingly of members of that party.
Present indications point to the selec-
tion OF Levi Ankeny. wealthy lumber
man and banker of Spokane, although
former Senator Wilson and several other
lesser lights are aspirants
The contest in Oregon will no doubt
be d long and bitter one Senator Simon
is practically out of the race, as the
Legislature chosen is unfavorable to
him. The leading candidates are Gov
erRor Geer, the retiring chief executive
of the State, Binger Hermann. the re-
firing land commissioner. and an As
toria lawyer named Fulton. not known
in the East
Elder Suoot. representative Of the
Mormon Church, viii be chosen to sue
ceed Senator Rawlins. Democrat, in
Utah.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
NEBRASKA POLITICIANS
SEE THE PRESIDENT
Representative Mercer Pre-
sents Mr. Gurley.
FIERCE FIGHT OVER OFFICE
United States District Attorney Sum
mers in Danger of Losing
His Position.
FIERCE FIGHT OVER OFFICE

! President Roosevelt was today given
an additional insight into Nebraska :
tangled political situation. where condi-
ti0ns are complicated by the fight Of the
cattlemen TO retain their hold on the
Government lands as pastures; by. con-
tending factions seeking one another-s
political scalps, and by incidental
charges of all sorts of irregularities
in and out of office
One OF the Presidents early callers at
the White House Offices this morning
was Representative Mercer Of Nebraska.
who introduced W F Gurlsy Of Orna-
ha. a prominent lawyer OF the Nebras-
ka metropolis. Mr Gurley is a candi-
date for the post now held by United
States District Attorney Summers.
against whom a fight has been made for
the past six months. Mr. Summers is
fortunate. however. in having his Cd
ponents divided against themselves. and
so Ear has not been disturbed in his
official position
Three-Cornered Fight.
Representative Mercer told the Pres
ident that the fight has become a three
corneTed one. and that an early settle
menJ Of the case would doubtless re-
dound 10 the advantage Of the party in
the State
Mr. Summers has the support Of Sena-
tor Millard, who brought him to the
TEMPORARY White House on Jackson
Place last fall to present general de-
NAL Of the political charges against
him He is being bitterly fought by Ed
ward ROsewater, editor of the Omaha
Bee and erstwhiIe candidate Tor ,be
United States Senate Il was Mr.. Mil
lard, however, and not Mr. Rosewater
who secured tne toga.
The energetic editor declares that the
main reason for his opposition is not
that Summers himself is SO bad. but that
fhe political allies of the district attor
ney are unbearable in their political
knavery and that his association with
them was not for the best interests OF
public justice Mr. Rosewater's cand:-
cate is Harry Lindsay, who is likewise
supported by Senator Dietrich
Mr.. Gurley's Chances.
over the failure OF the Senator'S to
unite on one candidate arose the pros
Pect that, in case of a deadlock. when
the test of strength came, there would
be great opportunity for a strong can
didate not committed to either side M I.
Gurley has put himself within range, I
and REPRESENTATIVE Mercer is indorsing .
him strongly There has been some talk .
Of fourth candidate the Representative /
said today, in case the matter is not soon 4
settI@ The new possibility is VI. Nun (
g yer of Lincoln So far there is /
n as TO neither the Presi- /
q take early action or not.
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JOR
FOR LEAVE
Dean a Victim

Dean a Victim
"a.
eTman ambaSsa-
iploI-2tic Corps,
aged leave Of alb
Il health. having
attack of inhu-
rch. Although his
alarming.
j him much dis
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See Page II. Houses for sale by
Stone Fairfax.-AdT.
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Any iTTeguIdrity in delivery Of +
The Times will receive prompt
attention by teIeph0Ring Main
3ooS
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Continued on Third Page.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-02
doIdGETod and Memo ,!Au,

rom .sr-off, blue Wisconsin hills,
Fnsre came a gift of flowers to me,
With prisoned sunlight in their depths,
And fragrance sweet Of fed and tree.
They spoke of days long passed away.
Of hazy golden autumn ewes.
Of moonlight filtered softly down
Through canopies of yellow leaves
And like fair ghosts, for years laid Low.
Come tack to haunt familiar ways.
There rose to mind the fairy dreams
Woven in long gone childish days;
Dreams great with noble deeds and trus1
OF hardwon fame, and wealth and
power;
And who shall say the ripe. years
But mock that golden fairy dower7
For speak, a living voice, as from
The perfumed flowers my friend has
sent:
The visions of the child are true,
For what is wealth but sweet Contentt
Lo! Better than the fairies pelf,
The hard-earncd wage Of honest menl
The noblest deeds are every days.
Done bravely. once and yet again.
Power? It is ours, above q king'A
And godlier than exalts throne.
II we but make a single life
The brighter, that tits next our own
The soul that rules its living Self
Is mightier than a scepter's Wy,
The fairy realnl of childish dream~
It lies about US every das.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-02
Good Work In th% Tenemsuts,

Tenement tea drink, ugs are a form
OF hospitality introduced among the
poor of the settlement workers.
wouldn't you like to have party
IN your tenement" settlement
worker will ask a poor woman. "Yes,
but + haveE's got cups enough" ooh.
we will see to that. You just Gle IN
up bit, make fire and have the het-
tie boiling" So the invitations are
sent out and the hostess gives her
rooms such cleaning as they have
not had since she moved into them.
The settlement folk bring tea. likes,
cups and all tFc paraphernalia neces-
sary for the service. Pretty girls
come, too. to play or to sing and to
he'n things to move along smoothly
Nav York Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-02
@be Had Reasons
For Being Indignant

Silence as of Il ton Of ic" stretched
between them on the sofa.
At length she spoke
'Mr. Snilfcn.' Size observed. are yor
aware that one hand of the Halthoiai
statue measures l6 feet ) inchcSE''
80 | have heard" lie nodded, han.sy
to be addressed agajn.
The thickness OF the head frCI So
to ear" Size rHr@n"d icily, "is ton feet
''I3p,"
"1'hc nose is i feet inches long"
"Ips"
.s'rhe mouth is ) feet across
Il believe so"
The waist 30 feet &rouud."
"Y-yes
"Inen will YOU kindly explain" She
continued distantly as she rose to leave
the room - will YOU kindly explain
why you stated in the poem which yon
addressed to me that | reminded YOU
of the Goddess Of I.ibertyH"
With these indignant words she swept
away.--New York Times
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-02
Sooks IN Ships and Trains,

Many of the transatlantic Euerr sr>
now equipped with circulating libra.
ries, some steamships having upward
Of half thousand volumes, princi.
pally "seaworthy stories," but a good.
fy supplss' of substantial reading a.
well. Other lines will probably fol-
low suit. Nearly all of the better
trains in transcontinental service to.
DAY have circulating libraries oper
ated ON the same principle in the mat
ter Of exchange of books az obtains
on board the European vessels. This
system allows of passenger borrow.
ing book from one library and ex.
changing same for another work on
ceturning car OR steamer ur3n pay
uent Of a nominal fee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-02
Literature arc = ,,acs:s.


Somehow or other we associate to
sacco with literary men, but net ALI
writer's are lovers OF the Wee Goethe
hated tobacco intensely - 9evar
lost ehance to attack X sinrich
Neine I'D the saae dislike.
6al1aes who llYed on black coffee,
preached wisely . the youns about
the vice OF smoking. ana Victor 1uGu
And Dp1aas We're equally opposed &c
the practice. But tha list Of French
smokers n-prises many great names,
such as All ed de MuGset, EugenG
Sue. Peul de st. Victor, Prosper Mer
imee Eefanger and Baudelaire.
Nine. Dudevant, better known as
George Sar8, often induced in ciga.
between the intervals o. her literary
ta%..Gs.
The nee& bloomfield wrote sweet
pastoral cnymes "ith & cloud of to-
oacco smoke making FOG around Ais
'lca.N camp ell Moore and Byron
dc3isated jp its tenpehste use. and
Tcnnyson was . crest smoke.
Gre OF the qrslnt scenes IL the
tealm OF letters Is t.1,;G ct CARLYLE and
his Old mother sitting together by tbs
chimney corner each smo!iing .
-dark-brown pipe aId chatting carr
s&Siy tas ~hile"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-02
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ttib}e SFsrase S>p,trse "a tila E5a1s az Il
18nrvlrd ssrs1ant.

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tl4f. t11t.dge. i zs2g.a seS4a that
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.eo:>s, % dea,h. w5sere Is t1s5' sting:
9 &.aF5, Whera IS 1]sg Fie.oay.s42
"{Fhat 3 he -,t1t.si elos2i e2.ela}rn'
ed enc o. the a9H,sea5s enthusiastic
ea!iy ."i1ze n.&H WHO Frote srch 3
ee4tcace as dies proves that the
grand stEie brose did not die with
ttie eighteenth <lsl.s..19."
It SAoula he added il falrne8s, that
tAe otHgs student was q c;IGrcaaaa.
ao3 a@tz aothjr~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-02
Domestic Away,

81 got up at 5 O'Clock this morning.
remarked the married man, ''to go to g
fire.
"Where was it," asked the bachelor.
"In the kitchen stove--after l made
it," replied tie married man sadly
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.