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The Washington times., 1903-05-20
SIX PERUVIAN CADETS
DELAYED IN QUARAN TINE
On Way Here to Join U. S. Navy.
Shipped at Panama.

The six Peruvian midshipmen who
were recently given places in the United
States navy on the request of their
government, have had their Journey to
this country interrupted by he enforce
ment of quarantine regulations at
Panama.
When they left Callao several cases
OF bubonic plague had been discovered
and the quarantine regulations were en-
iGrced against the passengers at that
port. They arrived at Panama on May
II and will be detained there until
May q.
AS soon as the midshipmen are re-
leased they Will hurry TO Colon across
the isthmus in the hope of catching the
steamer which will land them in this
country this week.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
SOUTH AFRICA GETTING
INTO GOOD SHAPE AGAIN

A :. Weesenborn. a resident OF Rho
desia. Africa. arrived in Washington
this morning. He is here for pleasure
In discussing his country, he said the
effects of the disastrous war in South
Africa were fast disappearing. The
Beers are back on their farms, and
the money appropriated by England to
restock the farms is spent freely. Crops
are planted, and in two or three years
things he said would be as they were
before the fighting began. The Rand
mines were in working order again, and
the output of gold was as great as it
was before the war
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
LlEUT.-C0M. R. c. SMITH
NAVAL ATTACHE AT PARIS

Orders will be issued In a few days by
the Navy Department assigning Lieu
tenant Commander Roy c. Smith TO the
position of naval attache at Paris, TO
succeed Commander Giles Harber.
Mr.. Smith has been on the battleship
Massachusetts for his period of sea
service, and has always been distin-
euished as a student of naval matters
On broad scale.
1t was he who last year. wrote a
very comprehensive article on the needs
of the navy. demonstrating the fact that
more officers must be created TO meet
the demands OF the growing navy. This
was later incorporated in the annual
report OF the Bureau of Navigation. and
a second time in the report of the Sec
retary of the Navy.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
DROUGHT PREVAILS ALL
ABOUT WASHINGTON
Forecaster Not Sure, But There May
Be Some Rain This Evening.

At the Weather Bureau this morning
1t was said that the drought in the sec
zion around Washington has been rather
unusual, but not exceptional. The last
rain recorded fell on Sunday night, two
weeks ago. and was heavy enough to be
a great help to the farmers. Since then
the dry. hot weather has made the
ground so dry that planting operations
have been suspended
The drought extends through all the
Middle Atlantic States, and Is doing
much damage. In the West there have
been rains recently which have cleared
the situation. The forecaster states there
is a possibility OF a shower in Wash
bflity
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
NURSES TO REGISTER
AFTER EXAMINATION

Commissioner Macfarland has been
considering the question of requiring an
examination and registry OF nurses in
the District of Columbia. as in some
of the States. The law recently enacted
in New York on the subject has attract
ed wide attention, and Mr. Macfarland
is of the opinion that it may be used
as the basis of an act of similar import
for the District.
After further consideration of the sub
ject, the Commissioner will recommend
the enactment of the law. and ask his
colleagues for their approval A bill will
then be drafted and presented to Con-
gress at the next session.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
FENCING WITH LAW
INSTEAD OF FO|tS
Order in MoriSi-Lanzilli Suit Sets
Appeal Bond Aside.

In connection with the proceedings in
stftuted by Giovanni Morisi. the Presi-
dents instructor in fencing, against Pie
tro Lanzilii. for a dissolution of part
nership. Justice Gould today made an
order setting aside the appeal bond filed
by Lanzilli.
This action was taken on motion of
Lorenzo A. Bailey, counsel for Morisi,
who stated that the amount of the bond
given by Lanzilli s1.120, Is wholly in
sufficient. and for the further reason
that the decree appealed from, not be-
ing a final decree. Is not appealable-
1t was also stated that the court has
not allowed an appeal. nor fixed the
amount of the bond.
Signor Lanzilli filed an answer to the
motion to set aside the bond. in which
he contends it is not necessary a decree
should be final before an appeal can be
taken.
He also denies that the plaintiff was
not informed of his intention to file a
bond for appeal. Signor Lanzilli also
says the receiver appointed to take
charge of the goods of the firm was
irregularly named, in violation OF the
rules of equity.
He also contends that a sale of the
goods by the receiver at this time would
be wrong, because he LanzillD has no
one to represent him and protect his in
terests.
On April 20 Justice Gould signed a de-
cree dissolving the partnership between
Morisi and LanZilli.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
TEMPEST IN TEAPOT"
THINKS COUNT CASS|N|
Deprecates Lurid Reports of
kishineff Occurrences.
SUSPECTS HIDDEN MOTIVES
Willing to Leave Decision to Impartial
0bserveTs-Th;nks Re-
ports Exaggerated.

'I cannot understand what all this
noise is about, said the Russian am
bassador today, when inquiry was made
at the embassy regarding the accuracy
of late newspaper dispatches on the
Kishiner massacre
DO net disturbances sometimes occur
In other countries-Austria. Germany.
Turkey, and even in this country-despite
all efforts of the government officials to
preserve order? Has not the Russian
government taken prompt measures TO
punish all those persons responsible for
permitting any outrages which may have
occurred? AT least this is what l hear
from the newspapers. Officially I have
no direct information in the matter"
Deprecates Lurid Reports
Count Cassini spoke earnestly about
the spreading of lurid reports rejecting
upon his country, and intimated that If
the whole truth were known there might
be discovered some minus back of them.
IF outrages have eee.G committed, as
described in the paA~-s, feel sure the
persons responsible for permitting them
TO occur will be severely punished by
the Russian government. Dispatches IN
tho papers repSI summary action
against the governor of Kishineff, Lieu-
terant General Paaben, resulting in his
dismissal, and il the news is correct. as
1 suppose it is. it surely indicates the
governments intention 10 act promptly
ana as severely as circumstances re-
Quire.'
The ambassadors attention was asked
to severe criticisms made upon him by
two prominent Jews in Philadelphia, as
contained IN the press dispatches to-
day He said il would be improper for
him to make any comment upon the
statements attributed to the Philadel
phians5 but added:
Urges Unbiased Consideration.
THE question of conditions in Russia
can only be settled by a4 investigation
by an impartial commissioner. II some
unbiased person went there TO study con-
ditiuns. he would find them as / have
stated heretofore There is only this to
be said: If strife exists in that section
of the empire there must be some rea-
son for it, and I will be content 10 rest
upon the decision of any impartial OBJ
ser-er."
The ambassador again intimated his
belief that some forces were at work
STIMULATING exaggerated reports about
the Kishineff matter. Only those per-
sons acquainted with all the facts In the
case could form an accurate judgment,
he added. He deprecated the tendency
10 form too hurried estimate on the
extent and severity of the disturbances.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Report Current Here That
the Friendliness of United
States in lime of Trouble
Is to Be Thus Rebarded.
Would Be a Desirable Wavat
Station German Oesse[s
Conspicuous in That Oh
cinfty Da ing Late Trouble.

According 10 rumors IN Washington.
In her time of trouble may reap 2 SUBJ
stantial reward in the form of a gift
of Margarita Island to this country.
either in fee. or as permitted naval
station. For several years 1t has con-
stituted bugaboo to the navy because
from time TO time a German warshiD
would put in there, take soundings, go
nshing. or clean the ships laundry.
Such action would immediate be con-
strued as threatened violation OF the
Monroe Doctrine, and upon one occasion
a United States ship was even sent 10
find out what the German boat was do
ing. Unfortunately for the accumuia-
tion of facts. the latter sailed away az
the former hove in sight.
Important, if True"
The rGmor also adds posthumous
story to the history of the Venezuelan
negotiations, which is that Germany de-
the Matos party might overthrow the
Castro administration, and in return for
German assistance give Margarita
Island TO the Kaiser. This story is
eIassed in diplomatic circles here as
among the important. If true
However. although It is undisputed
that Germany, ia common with her al
nd me 8
ure OF vindictive feeling against Cas-
tro's personality. favor the revolution
lists throughout the blockade. the fact
remains she had been told positively, not
only by the United States. but by her
own ally. Great Britain, no violation
OF the great American principle. direct
or indirect, would be permitted Her
attention to Margarita Island az that
time can, therefore, be construed as
suggestive menace by which she hoped
to secure better terms from Castro.
Basis for the Runior.
The only apparent basis for the rumor
seems 10 be the strategic position OF
the island and its natural conditions
favorable TO the establishment OF a na-
val station. Coupled with this is the
policy OF the navy. which, generally
speaking. now seeks such stations par
ticuIariy in West Indian waters. There
is also an assumption OF gratitude on
the part of Venezuela.
A permanent fleet, under command OF
Admiral Coghlan. has been assigned TO
those waters with Culebra for headquar-
ters. Ultimately the Danish West Indies
will become the property Of the United
States, and a second station established
there; a station in the Caribbean would
be a convenience, though it is not now q
necessity.
In connection with Venezuelan affairs.
the State Department. il is said. sus-
poets the peace powers, other than the
United States and Mexico. OF a display
OF Old World thrift. They have SO far
failed to sign the protocols submitting
the question to The Hague, and il is
limited they hope 10 have the two pow
ers signing bear the entire expense or
adjudication. There is no precedent or
provision in such event. but it is gen
orally thought here the common law
principle will apply. and the expense
be prorated among all judgment credit
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
CASS|N| GUARDED
AGAINST VIOLENCE
Russian Ambassador Said
to Have Been Threatened.
EMBASSY ALSO WATCHED
Russia's Course Since Kishinef Mas
sacre Said to Have Reused Ire of
American Israelites.

It is reported unofhcially that Count
Cassini. the Russian ambassador. has
since the publication of the accounts of
the massacre at Kishineff received a
number OF threatening letters, and Sc
cret guards, it is said, are watching him
and the embassy day and night While
the ambassador Is not alarmed. and
goes about as usual. 1t is said his ad-
visers counsel him to be watchful.
Resolutions from Jewish sympathizers
continue to come to the State Depart
ment from all parts of the country. A
score or more have already been re-
ceived, not alone from Hebrews. but
from other races crying out against the
outrages which have been committed In
Russia. Each urges that the United
States take some action to let Russia
know what the sentiment of the people
of the United States is upoa the mat
ter, and many ask that an oficiaI pro-
test be sent TO the Car.
An international Insult.
This, of course, the United States can
not do. for reasons which have hereto
fore been fully explained. 1t is not i'm
probable. should the United States ad-
dress note of protest to Russia. that
the imperial government would refuse
to receive il, and such action would
lead to the breaking off of friendly re-
lations and might result in serious diff
culties. Russia's treatment of her sub
jects is matter with which the United
States cannot interfere with discretion.
1t is pointed out that Russia would
be as much justified in making protest
to the United States against mob VIC
lence inflicted ucon negroes and others
In some of the States, as this country
would be in protesting against the treat
ment of the Jews within the Cars do
mains. This country would regard such
would no doubt refuse to receive it, and
the United States is IN quite the same
position with respect TO making protest
against outrages upon Jewish subjects
OF the .Czar-
There is. however. feeling that Rus
sia has not been as candid in the matter
as she might have been. When inquiry
was first made concerning the Kishineff
massacre, Ambassador Mccormick was
officially informed the report was untrue,
and there was no suffering or need for
relief The reports were later admit
ted 10 be true, although the affair was
minimiZed.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
BRIDGE COLLAPSES
UNDER ELECTRIC GAR
Eight Persons Precipitated
Into Susquehanna.
NONE FATALLY INJURED
But Police and Employees Have Great
Difficulty in Fishing
Them Out.
NONE FATALLY INJURED

BINGHAMTON, N V, May 20.-The
Rcckbottom Bridge, crossing the Sus-
quehanna River in this city. collapsed
al 9;0s o'clock this morning under the
weight OF an electric car.
Seven of the eight persons on the car
were injured. while the other one was
bruised and shocked. So far as is
known. none OF the persons in the car
was injured fatally, and no foot pas
sengers or teams were on that part OF
the bridge when it went down.
The Injured.
Those hurt are: Mrs Sarah A. Cook,
injured about the lungs, and badly bruis-
ed George. Bennett. bruised and cut
about the head and face; William Pic
kard. injured internally; A. Murray.
cut and bruised about the head and face,
and injured internally; Hattie Briggs,
head and face cut, and bruised; Mrs.
Martha NJ. Esier, cut and bruised; Wem-
pie. motorman, leg badly wrenched: Con-
ductor Mcdowell, shock from being
thrown into the water.
Work of Rescue.
The police and street car employees at
once began the work Of rescuing the
passengers, who had been thrown into
one end of the car and were unable to
extricate themselves from the wreckage
and water Doctors were summoned at
once and the injured were taken care OF
on the spot. They were then sent TO
their homes in ambulances and cabs.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
PREDICTS ALASKA WILL
ASK FOR STATEHOOD
7. B. Steele Says Rapidly Growing
Population Will Knock for Admission.

J. B. Steele. who has large property
interests in Alaska. arrived in Washing
ton this morning, having some private
business before the Land once. When
asked about the Territory, he said:
The general belief is that Alaska is
eternally frozen, and that there are
no Industries there except mining and
the salmon fisheries. This is wrong.
There is fine timber in the Territory. and
plenty OF good farming land upon which
crops are grown as large as in the lower
latitudes.
I'm the summer time 1t is as warm as
1t is In Washington. The population is
growing rapidly, and the day will come
when Alaska will ask to be admitted
to the Union as a State"
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
KNOBLOCH AND BARBER
QUARRELED OVER WOMAN

NEW ORLEANS, May 20.-James Che
rault, who shot and killed former lieu
tenant governor of louisiana Clay
Knobloch. Monday. at Thibodeaux. has
been released, a bond of $3.50 having
been furnished for his appearance in
court when wanted
Evidence taken at the preliminary
hearing showed that the men quarreled
over woman, and that Cherault shot in
self-defenSe
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
DEATH OF j. 7. CALLAHAN,
A PROMINENT AIExANDRiAN

John T. Callahan. formerly deputy
clerk of the corporation court of Alex
andria. died of pulmonary disease at
noon today at his home on Prince Street.
Alexandria.
He was a well-known lawyer, and was
brother of the Commissioner of Reve-
nue. Several years ago he married q
Miss Henry, OF Alexandria. His widow
and several children survive him.
Mr.. Callahan was a member OF the
ments have yet been made for the fun
eral
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
WABASH SYSTEM SCHEDULED TO
ENTER CAPITAL BY JANUARY /
Local Conditions So Adjusted Railroad Officials Make
Western

railroad. and that no further time would
be lost in building connecting lines.
Work is now progressing rapidly from
Pittsburg toward Washington. The
tracks of the Western Maryland. which
was acquired by the Wabash some time
ago, are being Strengthened and double
tracked.
New tunnels are being cut through
mountains. where possible, to do away
with curves, and dozen bridges are
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
TWO THOUSAND ARRESTS
ARE MADE IN CR0TIA

VIENNA. May 2O.-The situation IN
Crotia, 10 which country the disaffec-
tion prevalent in the Balkan peninsula
spread about week ago, continues TO
lie serious Altogether 1000 arrests
have been made and others are impend
ing. The government is determined u
stamp out the trouble before 1t gets be-
yond local control
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
PAYNE WILL ISSUE
REPORT IN SECTIONS
Postmaster General Expert
ences a Change of Heart.
EXPLAINS TENTATIVE PLAN
Will Not Wait Until Whole Inquiry
Ends to Make a Statement as
to It's Results.
EXPLAINS TENTATIVE PLAN

AS consequence OF the agitation in
The Times for the publication of the
results of the postoffice Investigations,
Postmaster General Payne has evidently
experienced charge of heart. Until
few days ago he has declared he would
not give out the results of the various
independent Investigations until the
entire investigation was concluded, when
he intended to publish what he thought
procer.
This morning Mr.. Payne was asked how
he intended to make public the reports.
and replied that he would probably give
the newspapers the result of each inves-
tigation as it reached him. and not wait
until all is over before letting the peo-
pie know. what he had discovered.
Reports Now Ready.
Reports on several OF the Presidential
postoffices have already been made, and
one is now ready to be transmitted by
j. L. Bristow, Fourth Assistant Post
master General, to Mr. Payne-that OF
the Washington postoff1ce, which was so
seriously involved in the charges. made
by Seymour W. Tulloch.
In this particular case Mr.. Payne said
1t would be impossible to say what por-
tions of the report would be distribut ed
to the press until he had seen it. The
Washington report will probably reach
Mr.. Payne today or tomorrow.
The Gallatin Disturbance.
The report of Inspector Conger has
been received. He was sent to Gallatin,
Tenn, TO investigate the charge that a
negro free delivery driver named ALL
good had been held up by a band of
masked men and warned to give up his
route or suffer death.
The Inspector states that the hold-up
was done by two men who in no wise
represented the sentiment of the con-
munity and the people in the count
try around Gallatfn are anxious TO have
the route re-estabIished The inspector
is confident that the driver can resume
his work without fear OF injury, but the
negro states that he is fearful of being
attacked and refuses again TO take up
his duties.
new phase of the Gallatin affair is
that the Civil Service Commission is in
vestigating a charge that the negro was
illegally appointed in the first place, but
what the investigation has disclosed
was not stated by Mr.. Payne Senator
Bate is anxious TO have the route start
ed again. but Mr.. Payne said that he
would not act until all of the facts had
been carefully collected and digested.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

Unless unforeseen obstacles arise the
Wabash Railroad will enter Washing
top not later than January l. This
statement was made this morning by
an officer of the Seaboard Air Line, who
has just returned from New York.
This officer had a long interview with
a certain United States Senator. whose
name he refused to make public. but
who said that affairs in the District of
Columbia had been arranged to suit the
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
ATTORNEY HAMILTON
STRIKES A WITNESS
Attorney John Hamilton today as

Attorney John Hamilton today as
sGulted J. ]. Richards. a witness in
Justice Andersons court. at the City
Hall When Mr. Richards left the wit
ness stand, 1t Is said. he applied an
cpprobrious epithet to Mr. Hamilton,
and the latter struck him i1 the face
No action was t>ken In the matter by
Justice Anderson. further than to an
nounce his purpose to investigate the
circumstances.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
WEATHER REPORT.

The temperature east of the Mfssis-
sippi continues above the seasonal aver
age. and warmer weather prevails in the
Southwest. Fair weather is probable In
all parts OF the Washington forecast dis
tricts tonight and tomorrow, except that
thundershowers may develop along the
lower lakes and IN the Ohio Valley to-
morrow. Temperature changes will be
unimportant
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
MORGAN CALLS IN LOANS
TO CONTINENTAL MUSEUMS

BERLIN. May 20.-J. Pierpont Nor
10 Immediately collect all the art works
which he purchased in Europe and
which have been loaned TO Continental
museums The works are to be sent to
museum to be erected in New York
The value of the works of art thus lost
TO Europe is $500 900.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
TESTING STATION EQUIPPED.

e g. Runyan, Inspector of Gas and
Meters, has informed the District Com
missioners that the testing apparatus
OF the Georgetown testing station is now
installed al the new station. 1926 Thirty
second Street northwest, and operations
were begun there yesterday.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
QUIET AT LOUP CREEK.

CHARLESTON. ". Va, May 20.-News
from the Loup Creek and New River coal
fields IS to the effect that the strike
order was not observed to any great ex-
tent. The output OF these fields is said
TO be normal. There has been a strike
IN the section for almost a year, and a
majority OF the men who are at work are
not members of the mine workers.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
DRANK CARBOLIC ACID
AS MEANS OF SUICIDE

I'D like to see q little excitement lust
now" said Martha Burl. negress. to a
circle of friends at her home. 31s Thir-
teen-and a-half Street, early this morn
ing. Fifteen minutes later she lent ac-
ton to the thought and created panic
in the house by drinking a quantity of
carbolic acid. She was removed TO The
Emergency Hospital and died shortly af-
ter II o'clock.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

planned. Part of the old line has been
abandoned, and a new one is to be con-
structed
The Senator did not say just how the
road is to enter Washington but the
railroad officers thought 1t would be
over the Great Falls line.
It was said that surveying PARTIES are
now at work near Baltimore, and that
they would soon make their appearance
near Washington.