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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
NACEDONIANS PLOT
TO INFLUENCE EUROPE
Scheme to Bring About EX-
pulsion of Turks.

VIENNA. Feb. 10.-The situation In
the Balkans continues TO occupy a prom.-
nent place IN International politics. As
10 whether the situation Will become Sc
rious now depends principally up
on the underground politics OF the Mace
dOnian committee.
The committees present scheme. it is
asserted on the best OF authority. is TO
scare the Sultan into mobilizing troops.
When this is accomplished the com
mittee viii persuade Bulgaria and Servia
that the two countries are menaced. and
Will thus e1deavor 10 get them to mobil-
ize troops also. Then. when all the
Balkan states are armed to the teeth. the
committee VIII start an insurrection.
petty IN Itself. but which II is hoped
VIII be potent enough to start a general
Balkan war. which will secure the inter
vention Of austria and Russia. with the
result of a possible expulsion OF the
Turks from Macedonia
This scheme is regarded as most Sc
rious. but is thought to be too compIi-
Gated for success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
MAY TIE UP ELECTRIC
LINES OF ENTIRE STATE
Massachusetts Railway Strike Delayed
Only Because Men Are Not Ready.

LYNN. Mass. Feb 10.-The street rail
way employees OF the Boston and Northern
system adjourned their meeting at an
early hour this morning without declar-
ing a strike Had il not been for older
heads. who maintained the position that
the men were in no shape TO enter into
A struggle single handed with the great
Massachusetts electric corporation.
strike would have been declared this
morning.
There were men in the big meeting
who were hot for strike and who urged
that the Boston and Northern employees
20 ahead and tie up every line in Lynn
and vicinity. They worked hard to car
~ their purpose, but failed, and the out
come of the nights discussion was IA
vote to leave the matter in the hands
OF the general board of the Organiza-
tion with the end in view that II a
> rike must take place II be general
throughout the Massachusetts electric
system.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
FINE NEW HOTEL ON
SITE OF THE OXFORD
To Be Erected on Expiration
Of Lease.

Upon the expiration OF the lease of
the Oxford Hotel. corner of Fourteenth
Street and New York Avenue. IL was to-
day announced that Thomas F. Walsh
would erect a large nd modern moder-
ate-priced hotel at that corner. The
building will not only occupy the site Of
the present hotel building. but cover the
lots on which now stand Nos. 1903. 1905
and 14G7 New York Avenue extending to
The property formerly owned by the YOunF
Mems Christian Association. and costing
more than 81 600. 600 The \. NJ C A.
property was purchased by the Fidelity
Trust and Insurance Company some
months ago. and the delay in improving
it is said 20 be due 70 pending negotia-
tiOns for II as an addition to the hotel
site
Mr. Walsh is also the owner or the en-
tire Fourteenth Street front. extending
up TO II Street The frontage is broken,
however by a private alleyway necessi-
tating a break in any building that IS to
be erected He plans to erect upon the
II Street end of the block a magnificent
bachelor apartment house. Preliminary
plans for both of the buildings have al
some time before the Improvement is be-
gun unless Manager Burton. OF the OK
ford. can be induced 10 surrender the
three years OF his lease yet to run.
A report was circulated this morning
that Mr. Walsh had or was about 10
buy. all the property on II Street. ex-
tending west 10 tse schocl OF Diplqm-
acy Ot .he Celur1b21 University. With
the purpose Of placing upon the entire
site a mammoth hotel TO excel in the
elegance of its appointments any house
In the United States This story was
denied by T. a. Wickersham. Mr..
Walsh's confidential real estate repre-
sentative Mr.. WiCkersham. however,
verified the story as 20 Mr.. Walsh's
plans for the property which he now
owns. although he was unable to say
when the improvement would ue under
taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
PARIS TEMPS" SAYS ALLIES
WRANGLING IS A BLUNDER

PARIS. Feb. I0--The Temps" in
commenting on the status OF the Vene-
zuclan affair. expresses the opinion that
the three powers in the alliance are
committing a blunder in wTangling over
unimpOrtant preliminaries.
Nor IS IL polite, says the paper, for
the allies 10 court President Roose-
velts second refusal to act as arbi-
traitor in the matter OF parceling out
the proceeds OF the customs at Ia
Guaira and Puerto CabelIo among tho
three claimants who had established
the blockade. Their conduct in this
matter led TO a revival OF suspicious
among Americans, and every day that
the blockade is continued this opinion
grows more restless and more severe
IL is true. says the Temps" that
Germany stiII has TO bear the brunt
OF this feeling. but England is gradu-
ally incurring share OF the Ameri-
can indignation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
PANAMA CANAL TREATY
SOON TO BE RATIFIED
Given Right of Way by Sen
ate Steering Committee.

II has been decided by the Senate
Canal treaty shall be taken up in ad-
venCe OF all other executive business.
This decision. it is believed. insures its
ratification at this session, and before
the expiration on March T. OF the option
now held by the United States 20 pur-
chase the property of the French com
pany for 10000. 600. It also makes the
construction OF an isthmian canal by the
United states certain.
A careful canvass Of the Senate has
shown that there is less opposition to
the canal treaty than to either the Gu
ban or Alaskan boundary treaties. Scna-
tor Morgan is It's chief opponent. and he
has secured the services Of his col
league Senator Pcttus. to assist him.
Senator Clay Of Georgia has also deter
mined TO make a half hours speech
against some features OF the document
But II either Of the treaties should be
taken up first Senator Morgan and his
friends have made il plain that they
would talk at length on them in order to
prevent the consideration OF the canal
treaty This opposition. added TO that
Of Western and Southern Senator's who
are opposed to Cuban reciprocity and to
the Alaskan treaty. would probably re
suit In the failure OF the canal treaty
and the consequent lapse Of the option
on the canal property. which expires
March T.
1t is the present understanding that
executive sessions on the canal treaty
viii begin this week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
GOV. 0DELL To CONFER
WITH THE PRESIDENT

ALBANY. Feb. 10--Governor Odeu
stated today that he expected to 20 TO
Washington tonight. He Will make the
trip alone. and he does not know how
long he will be absent. The governor
says that he viii have a talk with Pres
ident Roosevelt. at the Presidents re-
quest"
The governor was asked IL he had
determined anything concerning the ap-
pointment of a succrssOr to State Super
intendent OF elections McCullagh. and said
that he had no announcements 10 make
on this matter, as yet; neither had he
received any reply 10 date from Dis
tricJ Attorney Jerome 10 the charges
made against the district attorney TO
the governor by counsel for certain
gambling interests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
COOPERATIVE SCHEME
PUT UNDER FEDERAL BAN

Another cooperative scheme fell un-
der the ban OF the Government this
morning. when the Postmaster General
issued a fraud order against the Arnold
Sewing Company. OF Boston, Mass.
The scheme Of this concern was TO ad-
vertise for women who were willing to
do work at home during leisure hours
for 80 and So a week" An answer de
velOpcd the fact that the applicant must
send 90 cents for a sample belt Re
cetving this. she must make a half
dozen belts. for which the firm agreed
to pay $50. However, IL was stipulated
that the woman must send 30 cents Tor
the material 10 be used. II the gulliblc
one fulfilled these conditions and sent
on the belts, they were generally re
jected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
INDEX To TGDAYS TIMES.

Powers Submit Tentative Plans.
Changes in Pension Office.
Hubbard 7. Smith Dead.
WashingtOnians Shipwrecked.
Emergency Hospital in Need of
Money.
3-HOuse Against District Loan
Heard in Hotel Corridors.
with the Railroads.
5-Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports.
6-EditoriaIs.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm Society's Realm.
Artists Reception at Corco1an Gal
leTy.
Sat the Theaters.
o-Tke Government Departments.
and Commerce.
I2-NOrtheaSt Citizens Discuss Local
Affairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
Middle Division of the Bu-
reau May Be Wiped Out.
Transfers for Employees to
Other Work in the Office.
Commissioner Ware Says
Some Changes Are Con-
temPlated, But Adds the
Public Has No Interest.

A persistent rumor is cIrcuIat,
tho Pension Rurcau which a,
pase{n, Of tho Middle" divir
of1co and tho transfor Of tr -.-.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
SENATE MAY PASS
DISTRICT BILL TODAY

The District OF Columbia appropriation
bin was called mp in the Senate n
O'Clock today by Senator Allison. and II
is expected il viii be passed before ad-
journment tonight. On motion of Sena-
tor Allison. the bill was ordered read
for the Introduction of amendments.
1t is estimated that this will occupy over
an hour. and it is expected thas dis
cussion VIII be limited. Few changes
will be made In the measure
The frst amendment offered 10 the bill
as recommended favOrabIy by the Senate
committee was TO increase the apprOpri-
alton for the contingent and miscel-
laneOus expenses from S34. 200 10 So roo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
Minister Bowen ReSistS In
lection of New Matter into
Negotiations or Needless
Humiliation of Venezuela.
Conference in Progress Re-
garding Terms Which Ital-
ian Ambassador Desires
Incorporated in Protocol.

Negotiations are progressing slowly in
the Venezuelan affair. Both Great
Britain and Germany have presented 70
Mr. Bowen tentative drafts OF the pro-
posed protocols. and this morning the
Venezuelan representative had a long
conference at his hotel with Signor
Mayor des Planches. regarding the par
ticu.ar terms which Italy desires TO have
incorporated in her agreement
Minister Bowen remains firm in his at
titude against the injection OF new mat
ter into the conventions. whereby Vene-
zuela would suffer any humiliation or
whereby one power would obtain any
material advantage over another
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
ALDRICH CURRENCY BILL
TAKEN UP IN COMMITTEE

The now currency bill introduced yes
tcrday By Senator AIdrich was constd-
cred by the Senate Finance Committee
today, but not concluded when the hour
or adjournment WIS reached Another
meeting Of the committee will be held
tomorrow. when il is expected a IA
vorable report VIII be made 10 the
Senate.
The committee ordered n favorable
report on the nomination Of Robert B.
Armstrong, Of Illinois. 10 be Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury. in place Of
Gen. O. L. Spaulding. who will retire
on account Of poor health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
ARMY OFFICER ARRESTED
FOR HOTEL ROW IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Feb. IO.--AIichaeI J. Burke.
L. :. A. was locked up at the Harrison
Street police station early this morning
for firing his revolver in the corridor
OF the Grand Pacific Hotel. The colonel
who lives at the hotel. upon reaching
home this morning got into a dispute
with a bellboy. IL is said that, becom-
ing angry. he drew his revolver and be
gan firing
Colonel Burke is said TO be connected
with the commissary department Of the
army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
NOMINATIONS SENT To
SENATE BY PRESIDENT
R. NJ Bartleman Named for Consul at
Cadiz, Spain.

The President sent 20 the Senate to-
day the following nominations
To be consul OF the United States,
Richard NJ Bartleman. Of Massachu-
setts, at Cadiz. Spain.
To be auditor OF the island OF Porto
Rico. Regis II. Post. OF New York
Army: To De Lieutenant colonel. Major
William 3. Wheeler. Eighteenth In
fantry; to be major Capt Henry Kirby.
Tenth Infantry.
Navy. To be commander on the re-
tired list OF the navy. Lieut.. Commander
William p. Randall. L. 5. y. (RetiredD
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

There will be rain tonight in the east
Gulf and south Atlantic States and Ohio
valley, continuing Wednesday IN the two
latter districts. There viii be rain or
snow tonight and Wednesday in the low
or Lake Region. and rain Wednesday in
the middle Atlantic States. II Will be
warmer tonight over practically the on
tire Eastern district On the middle
Atlantic Coast the winds viii become
southerly and brisk 20 high, on the south
Atlantic Coast they VIII BE- fresh 10
brisk east 20 south. and on the east Gulf
Coast fresh 10 brisk east 10 south. shift
ing 10 ROrthwcsterly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
ELKINS ANTI-REBATE BILL
FAVORABLY REPORTED

The House Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce today authorized
a favorable report on the Elkins anti
rebate bill Ito further regulate com
merce with foreign nations and among
the States
The committee made two minor
changes in the language OF the E.ll. and
in the third section struck out the words
-or corporations"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
HARRIES EXPLAINS
TO COMMISSIONERS

Gen. George H. Harries. vice president
Of tho Washington Traction and EIec-
trio Company, has written the District
Commissioners. at their request. a reply
20 the communication Of the Central La
bor Union relative 10 the use OF com
binatiOn cars on the Street and North
Capitol Street lines OF the City and
Suburban Railway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
HEBREW PUPILS HAZED
TO CONFESS CHRISTIANITY

DENVER, Col. Feb. IO.-Seven Jewish
pupils OF the Wyman School have been
compelled TO confess Christ and submit
TO baptism under faucet by several
Christian members OF the school
The eases were brought 10 the atten-
tion Of Judge Lindsay yesterday. and
the hazers will have to appear in the
Juvenile court
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10

ard T. Smith was born in Ohio.
we years ago. He came 20 Wash
in 1876 and obtained a clerical
ton in the War Department He
igned his position there in 1850, and
Ie same year got an appointment in the
Census ONCE From there he returned
TO the War Department as general serv-
ice clerk. and remained until 1890. when
he was transferred to the Treasury. AZ
ter serving there two years he was sent
TO the State Department as private sec
retary to the Secretary Of State. and
later detailed with the Bering Sea
Arbitration Commission at Paris. He
was appointed a consular clerk in 1895.
and the following year deputy consul
general to Paris. From there he went
to ConstantinopIe. and in 1898 was made
vice consul at Osaka and Hiogo. Japan
Assigned to China.
His assignment TO Canton. China. fol
lowed. and the consul becoming i'll. Mr..
Smith assumed the duties Of the office
until 1900. He was detailed with the
special commissioner plenipotentiary to
China regarding peace negotiations at
Pekin, and then returned 30 the United
States. He remained on duty at the
State Department for a short while. and
was assigned to duty as vice consul at
Cairo. The department was about 10 de-
tach him. that he might do some inspec-
tion work. when he became III and was
prevented from performing any duties.
Hubbard T. Smith enjoyed the distinc-
tion Of being one OF the most popular
men in Washington. There were few
people here who did not know him
He was particularly popular with men.
and his services at entertainments were
constantly in demand. AS an entertainer
he was a host in himself. and his name
on a program was sufficient to insure the
success Of the affair Hub Smith was
prominently Identified with the old Co
lumbia Athletic Club. and when the or
ganIzation disbanded and reformed the
Columbia Club. with rooms in II Street
he was one Of the charter members.
Having no scientific knowledge Of music.
he has probably turned out more "popu-
lar music than anyone in the amateur
field OF composition. He did not even
know enough about music 10 write his
own conceptions. and would play them
over while some one else did the writing
for him. Among his well known songs
were Listen To Ny Tale OF Woe.
known the length and breadth OF the
land: IF You Love Me, Darling, Tell Me
With Your Eyes" Swinging in the
Grapevine Swing" The Song That
Breaks My Heart" Mandy" one OF the
most popular coon songs Of recent
date. and a dozen or more others HIS
comic opera. "Coronet and Coin" was
successfully produced here several years
: ago and THE Lottery Ticket" an
operetta. has been much in demand.
he spent a short time on the stage as
a member Of Francis Wilson's cOmRny,
and his. likeness to the star was fire.
queutly remarked. Stage life. however.
was not 20 his liking, and he soon gave
I IL up for the work in which he was en-
gagged at the time OF his death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
DESPAIRING PRINCESS
ATTEMPTS TO END LIFE
Fires Two Shots, in Ssnitarium, But
Both Go Wide in Her Excitement.

VIENNA, Feb. lO--"Die Zeit" this
morning reports that the Crown Princess
Louise Of Saxony attempted suicide.
The princess. the paper says had a re-
vOlver concealed beneath her dress. ard
when she found herself alone at the sani-
tariuyn where she is stopping she fred
two shots ar herself.
She was I'm a highly excited state OF
mind. and both shots went wide. Be
fore she could repeat the act attendants
at the sanitaTium disarmed her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
CHILEAN BANKERS OFFER
CASTRO FUNDS TO PAY DEBTS

CARACAS. Feb ia French steamer
has arrived here. having on board a rep
resentative OF bankers in Valparaiso,
who Travelled by way OF Panama. He
proposes TO advance the government
funds TO meet the obligations incurred
by the negotiations with the allies. The
result OF his conferences with President
Castro is kept secret
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
GOVERNOR NASH, OF
OHIO, SERIOUSLY ILL
Pneumonia Feared, Result
of Attack of Grip.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Feb. 1o.-Governor
Nash who has been i'll since last week,
is worse. His physician ordered him to
his room with instructions not 20 leave
II for ten days.
The governor had an attack OF the
grin last week. and after few days
rest appeared at his Office II is now
feared pneumonia may develop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
IOWA SILVERITES PLAN
NATIONAL PROPAGANDA
Bryan TO Open Campaign at Jeffer-
sonian Banquet in Des Moines-

DIES MONIES, Iowa. Feb. lO.-Arrangs-
ments have been completed here 10 open
propaganda 10 hold the silver forcOs
OF the nation in line in 1904 with the
platform Of 1895 and 1900. A banquet
viii be held here April .. Jefferson's
birthday. az which v liam J. Bryan VIII
be the chief Speaker
A boom for Gen. J. p Weaver for the
Democratic nomination for governor VIII
be launched.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
COMMITTEE FAYoRS
LAND CONDEMNATION

Favorable report was made in the SEN
ate this morning from the District Com
mittee on the bill providing for the con-
demnation OF land TO open school Street
southwark 10 Kcnesaw Avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
REvoLUTIoNISTS DEFEATED,
GOVERNMENT HOLDS GUARENAS

PARIS Feb. ia dispatch TO the
'Matin from Caracas. says General
Ferrer. with I 800 men. has defeated tbs
revoIutionists at Guarenas and occupies
the town.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
RUMORS OF TROUBLE
FOR PENSION CLERKS
HUBBARD I. SMITH
PASSES AWAY At GENOA
Popular Song Writer Sue
Cumbs to Diseases.

The State Department this morning
received cablegram from FREDERICK
SCerni. vice consul at Genoa. announcing
'~ath there OF Hubbard T Smith.
consul at Cairo. Egypt. Of
lion or BTiEht's disease aud
BILE. Mr. Smith had been i'll
al months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10

The Madiana sailed from New York
Saturday. February Z She had on
board eighty-three tourists and was due
at Bermuda today.
Among the passengers are the Rev.
=. J. Eagan. Seabright. y J.; L. W.
Humby, Salisbury, Md; G.. A. Lee. Phil
adelphia: W B. Miller. Salisbury, Nd
Mr.. and Mrs. T W. Noyes. Mr.. and Mrs.
B H. Warner. and Francis H Smith, of
Washington: r. +. PcndletOn. MOntclair,
\. J.; T. b. Simpson and wife. Phila
deIphia, and Benjamin Shepard, New
ark. y. J.
Up to the hour of going to press this
afternoon no news OF the accident had
reached the homes of the Madiana s pas
sengers from this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
WASHiNGIONIANS IN
WRECK OFF BERMUDAS
Madiana 4 Total LOSS-NO
Fatalities Reported.
SAILED FROM NEW YORK
MI and Mrs. T. w Noyes, B. H. War
neT, and F. H. Smith
Aboard.

NEW YORK, Feb. IO.-A dispatch to
this city to the agents Of the Quebec
Steamship Company says that the COM
pany's steamer Madiana, which sailed
from here on Saturday last. for a special
cruise in the Caribbean Sea, has strand
ed off Hamilton. BCrmudas.
The advices state the vessel Will prove
a total loss.
No loss of life is reported
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-10
Local Manager Elected.

As consequence the retailers became
obstinate. and. among other demands.
forbade the wholesale houses TO sell 20
consumers. no matter what quantities
they might wish 20 buy. This ruling is
said 10 have worked great hardship in
many instances. as certain consumers
buy in much larger quantities than many
or tSe dealers other arbitrary actions
on both sides brought the matter 10 an
issue. and the fight IS on.
The first public move in the matter
was taken this morning. when one os
the most prominent Louisiana Avenue
dealers effected the sale OF his business.
and IS now free 10 assume the active
duties OF an officer OF the new company
that is to supply the local dealers with
home dressed meat This dealer is J.
A Hoffman, who from the start has bees
one Of the most pronounced supporter.
OF the local men in their fight Il is
understood that several other transfers
viii shortly be made as other prominent
dealers are TO assume active duties in
connection with the new enterprise