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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
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the dra wing room. A riot of Levantine col
or. more startling TO the rude Northerner
than the dim slimyees of the outer hall
way, warns the blood with tropic languor
and photographs upon the pleased eye pic
lures that awake memories of Lallah
Rookh.
Bizarre vases of mosaic brass raise their
plllared heights. A spirited hunting scene.
in the forests of Armenia. breaks out with
hue and cry around the running tapestries.
curious inlaid tables, rich with stones and
edged with brass. block the way; wise say
ings from the Khoran speak from the up
holstry of Turkish furniture.
Golden embroidery shines richly against
the creafn-uhite background of Assyrian
cloths. and vivid longitudinal lines of i'm
possible colors ellsten in Moroccan scarfss
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He simply explains that he was a sympa-
thizer of the p%retender. The latest news
is against the fortunes of his master. Hadji
let's it go at that.
A Turkish dinner at the Akoun resi-
dence is a delightful novelty to the man
from the Western Hemisphere. 1t moves
in courses. dignified and agreeable. Not to
speak of salads that satisfy. although ior-
eign TO the taste and understanding, the
real Turkish chicken is a wonderful gas
tronomic preparation. 1t is stuffed between
the outer skin and the meat with a dress
ing of eight TO ten various sorts OF Oriental
herbs.
Every inch of space between the cpl
dermis and the succulent meat is treated
with this heritage. which imparts a deli
cicus aroma and an appetizing piquancy to
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

and wells, draping with careless grace paint
ings of houris in paradise. The willing
feet sink restfully into Algerian rugs.
In this transplanted Eastern home the
household of Mr.. Akoun will take their
ease until after the international exposition.
which holds forth it's golden promises to the
master showmen of the Midway. For ON
that thoroughfare of pleasure and gayety
CASTOR Akoun will produce one Of the lars-
est concessions which the management Of
the Worlds Fair intends to offer to it's mil
lions of visitors. Expositions are the gil
gantic playthings of the commercial world.
breathing spaces in the breathless race for
money, and the amusement-maker follows
the strong glare of their calciurAs.
Other concessionnaires who will offer their
enticements in 1904 have taken
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

temporary habitations In St. Louis, but
none others have surrounded themselves
with the creature comforts and the home
amusements of their native lands. If the
interior of the very modern residence oc-
cupied by Mr.. Akoun is interesting because
of its utter departure in resemblance TO
any other residence in the Worlds Fair
City. the family life is infinitely of more in
teresI-
Hadii Mohammed. a Moor, beckons you to
table. where imported delicacies from the
Orient are served. Hadji wears a crimson
fez. In Morocco he was high priest of
some cult. In st. Louis he attends to the
garden. He is silent and even impressive
ly austere. Hadji has a story. He yearns
to return to Fee. but the warfare between
the Sultan and the pretender deters him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

WRITTEN o THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Step into the residence of Mr.. CASTOR
Akoun. st No. Si Kings highway-the ORR
ent sslutes you. Hassan Ben Yousef. the
Nuhiar, salaams n thrice-weicome .entree.
An Arabian armament CLEANS sclmeters
and dasgers from the tspestried walls. The
hookah on the low taboret speaks many
dreams OF smoke in the nook of the 1ivan.
But the low tones of the Nubian break the
enchantment OF the st. Louis visitor.
Is 1t St. Louis Into this strange far
Eastern atmosphere you seem to have been
waited On the magic carpet. The Occiden-
tai light OF a ST. Louis day filters through
the golden yellow OF the street shades. The
Nu5ian politely suggests that you are still
dreaming.
Through wide folding doors, you pass into
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
Knew She Was Homely.

When Marshall r. Wilder was returnlns
from abroad the last time he says he over
heard the following dialogue between two
feilow-passengers:
I wonder who that awfully honey
woman is?'
oh. that's my wife, replied the other.
How do you know; you're not lookin6
at her?'
i don't haye to."-New York Times.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

WRITTEN FoR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Here's a United States Post Office located
further north than any other in existence
at present.
III you look at your geography and find
Alaska, you will see Point Barrow. away
up at the top OF that ice-bound peninsula.
According to the scale on which your map
may be drawn. anywhere from an inch to
perhaps a foot from the mystery enshrouded
North Pole.
1t is at Point Barrow where a Postmaster
and his handsome wife have trouble only
once a year in receiving and distributing
mail matter or preparing it for shipment to
other and far-distant parts of the universe.
II will be seen that there is ample time
for you to write any letter you have III
mind and discharge any obligation with
your correspondent up there. because the
next mail is due to arrive in and from
Point Barrow next August.
notwithstanding the temperature up there
may be anywhere from 20 TO $50 degrees be-
low zero. it is a matter of record that sem
tiYnental letters still burn with love, even
after they have been brought TO the Post
once over fields OF ice and have traversed
hundreds OF miles over ice-bound country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
WESTERN ROADS TO
ADVANCE FREIGATS
AIM TO IMPROVE EARNINGS
Increase as High as One Hundred Per
Cent in Some
Cases.

CHICAGO. Feb. I7.-An important
meeting OF the executive officers OF
Western railroads will be held here this
afternoon 10 receive the reports Of the
general freight agents who were in
structed about two months ago TO care
fully revise their tariffs and advance all
rates 10 the highest point the traffic will
bear.
These reports viii show that com
modify rates" covering the most com
mon articles of freight. have been adj
vanced about 30 per cent on an average.
although in some cases an advance OF
100 per cent was made. On other kinds
Of freight the rate was advanced from
10 10 30 per cent, by changing from q
low TO a higher classification.
Remaining freight was restored" 10
the normal basis, fixed in the days when
the published tarin was only a basis for
the secret cutting Of rates by the pay
ment Of rebates and otherwise. As i
rule the rates actually made by all the
railroads were about twO-thirds OF The
published rates.
20 simply make those nominal rates Of
former days the actual rates which
shippers must pay will increase the
freight earnings OF all Western lines 80
per cent on an average.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
NEW APARTMENT HOUSE
FOR FASHIONABLE WEST END

The organization or the WOOdiey
Apartment House Company. that-was In
corpcrated IN Alexandria yesterday
afternoon. was compLeted today when the
following officers were elected: Presi-
don't. 6. W Woodward; vice president.
T. F. Schneider; treasurer, E. 5 Parker;
secretary. William W. W. Parker. These
officers. together with THEM c. Hawn.
constitute the board of directcrs-
a site has already been secured az the
corner Of Columbia Road and Mintwood
place. whereon viii be erected one OF the
most complete apartment houses on
Washington Heights. II is TO be of fire
proof construction. seven stories and a
basement in height. and VIII contain
forty-two apartments of from three TO
six rooms each. The rooms will be large
and well lighted, and viii be elaborately
decorated, The exterior will als0 be
elaborately planned with provision for
an imposing entrance and porte -cOchere.
Work upon the building viii be com
menced in the near future. and IL is
hoped 10 have II completed by next win
ter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
ATLANTA is SEEKING
OFFICES OF SOUTHERN
Free Quarters Offered If
Removal Is Made.
IN FINE NEW UNION STATION
Plans to Be Announced to President
Spencer and General Manager
AckeTt Tonight.
IN FINE NEW UNION STATION

The present visit Of President Samuel
Spencer and General Manager c. II.
Ackert. Of the Southern Railway. 10 At
lanta. Ga is significant of an effort TO be
made by citizens of that Southern city
to obtain a removal of the general Of
fees of the Southern Railroad to At
lanta banquet to be given there to
night is expected TO disclose this purpose
in detail.
President Spencer and General Man
aSer Ackert were invited to Atlanta to
attend a banquet given by the Greater
Georgia Society. an organization formed
to push Georgia. and especially Atlanta.
interests. President Spencer will make
an address. and while in Atlanta will be
visited by prominent Atlanta citizens.
who will press the claims Of that city as
a suitable place for the railroad head
quarters.
The general freight Offices Of the com
pany are now there and it has long been
the desire Of the city to obtain the whole
general Office system. company was
recently organized among Atlanta citi-
zens to construct a union Messenger
station at cost Of 81 600 coo. In this
building. which is soon 70 be construct
ed. viii be a large number OF Offices.
planned especially with the purpose Of
Offering them TO the Southern Railway
formal offer has not been made the
railroad by the station company but it
is expected at any time. II was the in
tention OF the station company to Keep
| the plan secret for time. but a promi
81. T.s 81.
today
! There seems TO be no desire on the
/ part Of the railroad officials to 20 to
/ Atlanta. but such considerations as At
lanta is about to offer will make #
worthy Of consideration. The Southern
Railway owns fine general Offices here
I but Southern Representatives are usinf
/ their influence 10 have Congress pro-
vide for the purchase OF the Office build
/ ing for quarters for the new Department
( OF Commerce. just authorized by law.
/ The problem OF obtaining quarters fol
/ over 1.2OO employees. in case this move
/ Is made. will give especial interest tC
the offer from Atlanta.
As President Spencer and General
Manager Ackert are both in Atlanta nc
information as to the position in their
matter could be obtained. other on
cials, not authorized TO speak for IN,
company disparage the scheme and
state that while Atlanta is more Gen.
trally located on the system. there are
many important reasons why Washing
ton should be retained as general head
quarters OF the company. In the mean
time. Atlanta and certain Southern Rep
resentatives in Congress will bear Gloss
l watching.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
PUBLIC EXERCISES FOR
WASHIRGTON'S BIRTHDAY
TO BE OBSERVED ON MONDAY
Ministers to Preach Appropriate Ser
mons-Elaborate Program Arranged
for School Children.

Elaborate preparations are under way
for the celebration Of Washington's
birthday. As February p this year falls
on Sunday. Monday viii be observed un-
der the provisions Of the law, and on
that day all Of the Government depart
ments will be closed Special programs
are being prepared by all Of the patri-
otic societies that viii cover the entire
day.
a number Of the most prominent min
listers OF the city have already an
nounced their intention OF preaching
sermons appropriate TO the occasion
In the public schools due honors viii
be paid to the memory OF the immortal
Washington on Friday. February 20
The celebration on Monday will be-
gin with a gathering OF the Oldest In
habitants' Association N the large hall
at Carroll Institute.
In the banquet hall Of the New VIII
lard the District of Columbia Society
of the Sons Of the Revolution viii as
semble at 1915 o'clock for their @ele-
bration OF the day. The meeting viii
Z be presided over by Vice President r.
! B. p Sands of the society, and viii be
( opened with an invocation BY Rev.
Randolph Il. McKim, d. D.. chaplain
{ Of the District Of Columbia Society.
I The address Of the day viii be made
/ by Rev T E Greene. general chaplain
I OF the Sons OF the Revolution Barry
/ Bulkley. the historian OF the society
viii deliver Senator Daniels OratiOn on
+ the occasion OF the laying OF the cor
ner stone Of the Washington Monu-
ment-
At noon the meeting OF the sons OF
I the American Revolution viii be held al
/ Rauscher's. Connecticut Avenue and L
Street northwest.
: Interest OF the day will probably cen
ter IN the exercises attending the IN
yelling OF the dag BY the Daughters ol
3 the American Revolution or The site I'll
5 me new Colonel Han. ad DiniHg IN
Corcoran Gallery Of Ara The event VII
take place at O'Clock and VIII be par
ticipated in by many people OF national
reputation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
THREW CHILDREN FROM
WINDOW TO AVOID FIRE
Many Little Ones Seriously Hurt by
Teachers Heroic Methods

SPRINGFIELD. Ill. Feb 1.-THE
Caldwell school at Thayer. a small town
twenty miles south OF here. on the Chi
cago and Alton Railroad, was burned
yesterday. and many Of the children
were seriously injured by being thrown
from the second story window by their
teacher 20 escape cremation
The fire started from the furnace in
the basement. The stairway leading 10
the second floor burned like tinder, cut
ting OF all escape. and as n last resort
the pupils were thrown from the win
dow.
Nearly seventy-hve children were at
their studies on the second floor when
it was discovered that escape from the
burning building was impossible. The
school building was given TO the little
town by Congressman b F. Caldwell.
The loss is about $4,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
HIS PETITION DENIED
BY COURT OF APPEALS

The petition Of Charles F. Myers. be
fore the District Court of Appeals this
morning. making special appeal from
the decision OF the District Supreme
Court, was denied this morning by Jus
tice Shepard. The petition 10 the lower
court requested the District Supreme
Court TO enjoin the Washington Humane
Society from interfering with the teams
used by the petitioner in his coal bust
ness. The petition was denied by the
3Ustice presiding In the District Supreme
Court for the reason that "the complain
ant had a plain, adequate and complete
remedy at law" and because Of this the
court had no jurisdiction. The denial to
the special appeal sustains this decision.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17

The House Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries met this morning
in special session for the purpose OF con-
sidering the ship subsidy bill. OWING 10
the absence Of several members final ac-
tion was deferred until next Monday.
Chairman Grosvenor called attention TO
the fact that the measure had been be-
fore the committee for Ions time. and
said he hoped for favorable report He
disavowed any intention to take advan-
tage OF the absence Of some Of the Dem
ocratic members and have vote taken
without giving them an opportunity TO
be present. He said he wanted favor
able report only by fair means.
Had the vote on the measure been
taken this morning a favorable report
would have been ordered by TO 3 as
follows: for the bill. Representatives
Crosvenor. Hopkins. Vreeland. Little
field wachter. Greene Of Massachusetts,
and Young. Republicans. and against q.
Representatives Stevens. Minor and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
BRYAN TO LECTURE TONIGHT
IN THE MONUMENTAL CITY

BALTIMORE. Feb. l7.-Wrliam Jen-
nings Bryan will come TO Baltimore
some time this afternoon TO deliver his
lecture on A Conquering Nation" at
Emmanuel Baptist Tabernacle. He viii
later be the guest OF honor at a banquet
given by the Maryland Democratic AS
sociaticn at the Eutaw House.
After the lecture Mr. Bryan Will be
turned over TO committee representing
the Maryland Democratic Association.
which includes Mcssrs. s s Fields
Charles r. Darby. Or. J. z. Beatty, J. L.
Jones. J. Il. Mattingly, ID. Meredith
Reese. Frank Driscou W W. Radcliffe
and DIT Writ A. Duvall The committee
will drive with Mr.. Bryan in carriages
70 the Eutaw House. where an informal
reception will take place. and the ban
quet viii begin al 10 O'Clock. No invi-
tations have been issued to the banquet
outside OF members of the association
and Mr.. Bryan IS TO be the only speaker.
A A. Piper. OF Baltimore county, will
preside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
SULZER IS CHARGED
WITH CHANGING BILL
Littleheld Accuses Him Of Inserting
Phrases in His Address.

Mr. Littlefeld in the House today
presented the question of personal
privilege raised by the remarks Of Mr..
SuIzer last Friday. regarding Little
fields criticism OF his antitrust bill
He read from the manuscript Of Sui
zer's speech. edited by himself from
the reporters notes. to show that in
order 70 make good the answer he had
made to Littlefeld,s criticisms he had
interpolated into the text OF his bill.
and into the speech OF LittIeheld. u
phrase they did not contain. This per
version OF the record, Mr. LittIeheld
said. he could not but believe was de
Iiberate. premeditated and intentional -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
LEGISLATOR JOINS
VISITING INDIANS
President Greets Representative Curtis
of Kansas With Carlisle Graduates.

President Roosevelt welcomed AT the
White House Offices this morning a large
party OF Indians. many OF them in civ
ilized dress. but by far the most pic
turesque ones in their native garb. They
we're ali graduates Of the Carlisle IN
dian School. and have been attending
reunion at their school in Pennsylvania.
Several Of the Indians wore splendid fur
oyercoats. which were greatly admired.
Representative Curtis Of Kansas. who
has a strain Of Indian blood in his veins,
came into the White House Offices while
the line or Indians was passing. He
jcIned the line and received humorous
greeting from the President.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
MILE GALE RAGING;
TWO STEAMERS LONG OVERDUE

NORFOLK. Va, Feb. IA terrific
storm which swept the Atlantic coast
last night. with wind velocity at Cape
Henry of seventy miles an hour. con-
tinues today and there are great fears
for all shipping at sea.
All sea coast wires OF Cape Henry are
down. No wreck news from the dan
gerous Hatteras coast has yet come in.
The greatest fears are now entertain
ed for the overdue British steamships
Almora. twenty-five days cut from Glas-
gov. and Powhattan, twenty days out
from London.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
NGRATULATIONS FOR
SECRETARY CORTEEYOU
THE APPOINTMENT POPULAR
Head of New Department Of Commerce
TO Be Sworn Into Office
Tomorrow.

Secretary Cortelyou, OF the Department
Of Commerce and Labor. was the recip-
lent Of hearty congratulations at the
White House Offices today from scores of
personal and political friends Nearly
everyone referred 10 the marked cOmpli-
ment paid by the Senate in confirming
his name Immediately. instead Of permit
ting The nomination to lie over for one
day as is customary
Nearly 800 letters OF congratGlation
were piled up on Mr. COrtelyOu's desk
this morning. and all the later mails
brought large patches OF similar mes
sages. The appointment has proved, as
was anticipated the most popular one
which the President has made in many
months.
Secretary Cortelyou viii not be sworn
into Office for a few DAYS to come.
though It is practically a certainty he
will sit with the Presidents other Off
cial advisers at the Cabinet meeting
next Friday The ceremony will prob
ably be performed at the White House
Offices by a Justice OF the United States
Supreme Court Coincident with Mr.
Cortelyou's taking the oath OF Office as
Cabinet member. William Loeb. jr-,
will become the Secretary 10 the Presi-
dent
The list OF candidates for the position
OF Assistant Secretary in the new d.
partment has been narrowed down to
three names. For the position OF chief
clerk. place OF immense importance in
the organization Of new clerical force
the principal name under consideration
is that OF John w Langley. who is now
the disbursing clerk and acting appoint
ment clerk OF the Census Office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
FRIENDS DOOM SHIP
SUBSIDY TO DEFEAT
Meeting of Committee That Could Have Insured
Favorable Report DeferS Action.

Jones. 90 Washington Republicans, and
Davis and Spright. Democrats.
Mr. Hopkins. recently elected TO sue
coed Senator Mason. is said 10 be the
only member ~ the committee whose
views have changed In regard to the
b3u he was formerly supposed TO OF,
pose d. bvt is now counted in its favor
Upon this hesis OF calculation with the
full committee present. the vote will
stand nine 90 eight against the bill. un-
less one OF the Democrats is won over
or two are absent. Mir. Jones (Rep..
Washl rs said TO be willing 10 support
the bill 81 certain amendments are add
ed. but these are not acceptable to his
colleagues.
There has been some speculation as
TO the attitude OF Representative Bel
mont. but IL was stated today by his
fellow Democrats on the committee
that he would vote against the measure.
II the bill is reported the Committee
on Rules will report a resolution for it's
consideration before the end Of next
week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
COL. COPELAND VICTIM Or
BAGGAGE SMASHER'S HURRY

KANSAS CITY. No. Feb I7.-CoL l.
F. Copeland. Of Harrisburg. Pa. the
welI-knoWn lecturer and newspaper man.
is confined TO his room in the blossom
House as a result or an accident which
occurred at the Union depot.
Leaving the train upon which ne ar
rived and hurrying TO catch an outgoing
train ne was struck from behind by
baggage truck. He was knocked down.
tfe truck passing over his feet. The
3esh Of his right foot IS badly crushed.
but no bones are broken. although near
~ all the tendons and ligaments are
torn from their places.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
INDEX To TODAY'S TIMES.

I-Republican Senators to Caucus.
Atlanta Bids for Southern.
Ship Subsidy Doomed.
2-"Mother'' Jones Tells of Miners
Woes.
King Edward Opens Parliament.
3-Americans Hl-Used in Honduras.
Events in Alexandria.
with the Railroads.
5-Bascball, Racing, and Other Sports.
News of Georgetown.
6-Editorials.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm Society's Realm.
Sat the Theaters.
Virginia and Maryland News Notes
e-Ihe Government Departments.
Io-Finance and Commerce
12-Children May Build Shepherd Me-
mortal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
FIRE IN THE PUBLIC
GALLERY OF THE HOUSE

A Few minutes before the House met
al noon today FIRE was discovered by one
of the employees in the public gallery in
the northeast corner Of the hall OF the
House OF Representatives
II was under the floor and caused by
crossed wires which burned of the rub
Der insulation and sent up great puffs
OF smoke. There was much interest. but
little excitement.
An ice-water brigade checked the
flames and the electrician quickly re-
paired the damage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
DEADLOCK OVER UNION
STATION BILL MAY END
House COnfeTees May Accept Senate's
Proposition Regarding Payment

The conferees on the union station bill
are in session this afternoon in the Sem
ate District OF Columbia Committee
room.
This Is the third meeting OF the con
ferees since the passage OF the bill. and
no progress has been made in settling
the point or difference as TO the amount
OF money to be paid 10 the Baltimore
and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroads II
is believed that the Senate's proposition
to compromise the differences will be
brought forward this afternoon and the
House confcrees will accept.