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The Washington times., 1903-03-24
RAILROAD REN CHAFE
OVER GOHPANY'S DELAY
Several Outbreaks on n. Y.
n. H. & H. Lines.
ANSWER EXPECTED TODAY
Officials Refrain Flcm Discussing the
Situation-Grievance Com
nittee Meets.
ANSWER EXPECTED TODAY

NEW HAVEN. C,nu.. March 24-prcs-
ident Ran. Vice President Merrill. sew
eraI OF the heals Of dc}srtmen,s. and
loar directors Of the New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railway IcE,
here This morning on the o'clock
train fer NeV 1crk 20 attend the gen
eral directors meeting. which was
scheduled TO begin al 10 o'clock in ths
directors room OF the Grand Central
depot
President Hall declined 10 discuss the
situation except 10 say that the commit
tee appointed by the directors had been
hard at work preparing a revised sched-
ule with reference 10 the demands OF the
employees AID tnat an answer would in
az probability be ready fer them t5mor-
row nocn. as ANNOUNCED ~ the commit
tee last week.
President Hall has been IN New York
city since sunday morning couferring
with J. p Morgan and other directors
He returned to his home IN This city
last nigrt, but has rcfraincj from any
general discussion OF the situation TIE
grievance committee OF the t.ain;nen and
conductors assembled 10 fun numbers
today and again discussed the situation.
The grievance committee is in hopes
that the directors OF the road viii frame
their answer TO the demands today and
VIII send &c back here directly. in order
that it may be given out tonight. All
over the read the employees are chafng
at the delay They make no secret Of
the fact that they intend 20 strike II
their demands are net complied with
and the national officers nave been
obliged to choke of several outbreaks in
the past three days since the waiting
for the railroads answer began
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
SYSTEM TO ENFORCE
NEW IMMIGRATION LAW
Inspectors at Northern Points Issue
Certificates.

Commissioner General Sargent. OF the
Immigration Bureau, who returned late
yesterday from Winnipeg Manitoba. re-
ports the success OF an arrangement
made with the transportation officials
at that point for cooperation in the en-
forcemcnt OF the new immigration law.
The railroads OF Canada have agreed
not TO sell tickets TO aliens. except
Canadians. who have not received prop
er clearance papers from the examining
boards either at Montreal or Winnipeg
An inspection Office has just been
opened at Winnipeg and this inures
greatly to the convenience OF aliens.
Under the new iaN Il Is necessary for
the immigrants 10 submit 70 a rigid ex-
animation. and II they pass. certificates
are issued to them which admit them 10
this country and relieve them OF the
necessity Of undergoing inspection at
;he border. Long waits and danger OF
return 10 the port OF entry are entirely
eliminated by this system.
An example Of the annoyance to i'm
migrants who fail to appear before the
examining boards was reported last
week from Bottineau. \. D.. where two
Norwegians were refused admission by
Felix PrzegOnia Hryn!eweicki.- inspector
az that place. The immigrants neg
lected 10 go before the board Of exam
iners at Winnipeg and had TO return for
their necessary certificates. They are
the frst reported since the new examin-
ing board began business.
Commissioner General Sargent is go
Ing TO Mexico soon for the purpose Of
making similar arrangements with the
Mexican transportation companies II is
expected that he will place examining
boards q Vera Cruz and other ports of
entry by the Southern routes
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
WABASH SURE,
TO ENTER CITY
BOXERS ACTIVE IN
PROVINCE OF CHILL
Burning Of Incense to Militant Idol
Prohibited.

PEKIN. March 24-French rcpresen-
ta,lyes report that disturbances due 20
Bcxerisra have taken place a. four or
I'VE Cenjers throughout the province o.
Chilli
II is reported that seven Chinese sell
dies and one officer Of Viceroy Yuan
shih Kai's command have been killed
south Of Factins-fu. Fearing recent
Boxer practices in Fekin. Prince su. the
Nanchu commander, has issued a proc
laEation prohibiting incense burning 10
militant idols. because this became the
chief Boxer rite in the uprising Of 1890.
The throne has been aroused over the
declaration by the French authorities
that they would send troops 10 queH the
rebellion in kwalg-si unless il was put
down b. the Chinese II is expected
that the principal governor Of that prov
inoe aEd the general commanding the
troops VIII be removed and the imperial
forces there increased
Tho French claim that arms reach the
rebels through Canton The general
opinion IS that the Chinese and foreign
merchants there. WHOM the throne IS
trying to pIacate and who are re40rmeTs,
are promoting the rebellion.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
SHERMAN STATUE
UNWILLING OCTOBER IS
Date Deferred Owing to Absence
of President in May.

The statue Of General sherman, which n
is 10 stand on the pedestal south OF the
Treasury Building is 70 be unveiled on
October 10. EX-SDeaker David 3. Hen
dersOn has been invited to deliver the
oration. and has accepted.
The date or the unveiling has been de-
ferred to October 10 on account Of the
absence OF the President from Washing
ton in May. when it we' at first planned
that the unyeIiiEg ceremonies should be
held
Gen. Granville NJ Dodge. the presI-
dent Of the Society Of the Army CT the
Tennessee. has addressed the following
letter 70 the members Of the organiza-
ton:
The commission for the erection OF
the statue TO Gen. William Tecumseh
Sherman. in Washington, ID. c.. have
decided that the unvclling OF the statue
shall occur on October Is next. II was
the intention to have It unveiled in
May. and the postponement is caused
by the absence. In April. May. and June.
Of the President Of the United States
and his Cabinet. who will take part
IA the exercises.
This date. october 10. is also more
acceptable TO the societies OF the Army
of the Potomac, Army OF the Cumber-
land, and the Army Of the Ohio. who
viii participate IN the ceremonies.
After consultation with the executive
officers CT our society. 1t IS ordered that
our next meeting be held In Washington
on October 10 1903. The Grafton at the
unwilling Of the Sherman statue will be
delivered by Col. ID. =. Henderson. Due
notice OF the details of the meeting will
be given 20 our members.
"GREENVILLE n. DODGE,
Prasldent.'' -
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
.PRITCHARD'S CANDIDATE
NAMED POSTHASTE TER
DR.. B. T. Person to Handle
Wilson Mail.
EX-SENATOR ON DEFENSIVE
Explains Why He Supported a White
Man-Protests Friendship for
the Neg.o.

President Roosevelt has settled the
long pending controversy over the Will
son. \. c., postmastership, known lar
and wide as the Wick case, and DR.. b. T.
Person. ex-senator Prltchard's candi-
date has been named.
This case was made the test %
strength between the Lily White" fac
tion. headed by the then Senator. and
the BLACK and Tan" element. which
was indefinite as 10 leadership. but was
regarded as having secured strong con
sideration at the White House through
the Endorsement Of certain party leaders,
some white and some black.
Mr. Wick, a negro the incumbent. came
TO Washington with letters OF commen-
cation and testimonials as to his char
acter and fitness from many OF the lead
ing citizens Of Wilson
Mr. PriJehard suggested as his candi-
date. a. b. Boykin. who was imme-
diately assailed as a bartender" and
rot fitted for the Office. Dr. Persons
name was substituted by the then Sena-
ter. The charge was made that the
candidate was not a resident OF the
town OF Wilson. This Mr. Pritchard sue
ceeded in disproving.
The PostOfice Department carefully
investigated the claims or Wick the
negro applicant for postmaster at VIII
son. and came 10 the conclusion that he
had not been entirely loyal TO his party.
Senator Pritchard excused his action
in nominating a white man for the office.
in a letter. He enumerates the negroes
for whom he has secured appointments
Senator Pritchard appends "a letter
from Prof. James b. Dudley. negro.
amen; the Gilmer affair. In this letter
Dudley says that Senator Pritchard has
been criticised BY many negroes. but
that personally he is confident that the
Senator IS a friend OF the race and al
ENaNs VIII la
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
SENATOR McCOMAS WINSIN
CONTEST WITH MR.. MUDI
The President Names Dr. Washington c. Tuck
Postmaster at Annapolis

President Roosevelt has decided upon
the reappolntment Of DR.. Washington C..
Tuck as postmaster at Annapolis. Nd.
and has directed the Postofhce Depart
ment to make the official announcement
20 the incumbent
This case. like the Baltimore sub
treasurership incident OF last spring.
caused a renewal or the MUdd- -McCOmas
political fcUd. Though the former
candidate has bcen retained in his OH
ciaI berth. as Mr.. MUdd desired. tho
victory is more with Senator McCOmas-
A reappOintment was withheld as long
as Mr.. Mudd was clamoring fer 1t. and
when he asked that action be postponed
the denomination has been made
The consideration OF this case by the
President shortly before the adjourn
ment OF the Senate's extra session led to
merry exchange Of compliments be
tween Representative Mudd. who IS Dr.
Tuck's political hacker, and Senator Nc
Comas Mr.. Mudd issued a statement in
which he went into the case at length
ard hurled sarcasm at the Senator, as
well as alleging the latter was prevent
ing the denomination OF Dr. Tuck This
Mr. McComas denied
II was Mr.. Mudd's desire 70 have the
denomination sent 10 the Senate before
adjournment, SO that Senator McComas
would be compelled TO take a stand for
or against DR.. Tuck The matter was
not acted upon up to the time the Sen
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ate adjourned and Mr. Mudd thereupon
withdrew his request for immediate ac-
tion. and asked that DR.. Tuck be per
mitted 10 serve as q "hold-over" This
change OF front WAS met by Senator Nc
Comas. who declared that DR.. Tuck was
his friend. and would. he hoped. be re-
appointed. The reappointment has now
been made
The reason for Mr.. Mudd seeking q
postponement Of action in the case at
This time was that Dr. Tuck has been
contemplating seeking election 10 the
Maryland State senate as q member
from Anne Arundel county. So long as
he was serving merely as a hold-over
appointee he could attract greater
strength to his candidacy. in view Of
his uncertain political tenure Now he
is assured OF another four years term
provided the Senate confirms his noni-
nation next winter
This is where senator McComas- fine
political hand has been shown. II Dr.
Tuck runs fer the state senate as .
NudG. or anti-AIcComas. candidate. he
certainly cannot expect the Senator's
support for cona-mation in the Senate
next winter II he does not run he may
lose Ardd's support and not be sure
even then OF McComas' political friend
ship. Therefore. though Dr. Tuck has
gotten his reappOintment he is not vet
sure Of a confirmation, and Senator Ne
Comas holds the whip hand.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
.ANTFSPITTING LAW
MEETS POPULAR FAVOR
But Two Dissenting Voices at Pub
lie Hearing.

public hearing was granted ,fbie
morning by the District Commiszioners
10 persons interested in the proposad
piohibiton CT expectoration on the side
walks Of the city. Nearly a hundred peo-
pie gathered in the board room OF the
District Building. and keen interest was
manifested in the discussion CT the sub
ject
Commissioner H. b. r. MacfarIand
presided. and said in opening the hear
ing Jhat the proposed regulation was
suggested by the Health Oaicer. and was
in the nature OF an amendment to the
ordinance prohibiting cxpectoration in
street cars. II adopted. the new rule. he
SAID. would make st misdemcanor TO
ezDec;orate on any sidewalk in the Dis
trict. punishable by a Gne OF not less
than 81 and not more than $50
The hearing was arranged by a spe-
clal committee OF the washington Board
OF Trade, OF which DR.. D. Percy Hiek-
ling is chairman, and he presented the
views OF that body DR.. Hickllng said
the Board CT Trade had taken up the
subject with the view OF checking the
spread or tuberculosis or consumption.
He declared that one o. the means Of
preventing this disease was TO prevent
eXpeetoration upon the footpaths. where
people nass ard get the germs Of this
disease N their clothing.
Dr. Hlekling discussed the nature OF
tuberculosis. saying that 81 was a germ
disease, communicable through the cir.
and that expectoration Is the most con-
mon means OF disseminating the germs.
Mr. Weller, Of the East Washington
Citizens Association. spoke strongly in
favor OF the regulation. He combated
the notion that the law could not be
enforced. and urged the Commissioners
at least 10 make a trial Of the reguIa-
tion for say one year.
". H. ShUster. assistant secretary to
the Board OF Trade. discussed the legal
aspects OF the case. and showed that
the Board has authority TO pass the reg
ulation with a penalty attached. and en-
force the same. He cited similar regu-
lations IN force in New York and Phila-
delphia.
o. II. Tiettmann. of the Geodetic Sur
vey. presented a resolution adopted at
meeting Of scientific experts favor
ing the regulation. The resolution was
signed by twenty-seven members OF the
meeting
Smith Thompson. secretary or the
Board OF Trade committee. spoke Of -hc
enforcing OF the law. lie cited the
smoke law, which he declared was en-
forced as well as any other. He thought
the proposed law also would be generally
observed ard easy OF enforcement
DR.. II. p. Giddings. OF the Marine Hos
pital Service. read 4 communication
from Surgeon General Walter Wyman
favOring the regulation and showing the
scientific necessity OF such precautfou
as would result from the adoption and
enforcement of the rule Dr. Giddings
gave some interesting facts relative TO
the treatment Ui constructive sailors BY
the service with which ne is connected.
Mrs. Ellen MCssey. representing the
Federation of Women's Clubs. said the
women Of the District were deeply in
terested in the subject. not because
they wish TO wear trailing skirts. but
for the protection OF girls and women
from the germs OF disease.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Syndicate Negotiating for
Purchase of Property.
ARMY AND NAVY CLUB DEAL
Lots in Rear of Senator Depew's Pes
ent Residence also to Be Accui-ed.
Price Not Yet Settled.

There is another hotel project on for
Washington. A New York syndicate is
behind the movement. and representa-
uves have already conferred with the
trustees OF the COrcorar estate and the
directors OF ,he Army and Navy Club.
Tho syndicate purposes buying the
CorcCran property at the corner of C-u-
necticut Avenue and II Street. in which
the Webster Ashburtcn treaty was sign
ed: the vacant lots IN the rear and the
building now owned by the Army and
Navy Club. The syndicate declines TO
state whether the purposed building Will
be used as a hotel or made into an
immense apartment house, which they
intend shall he the finest in the city.
The representatives OF the syndicate
were here yesterday and conferred with
the directors OF the Army and Navy
Club. To them they gave their purposes
and a member OF the club verified the
whole story 10 a reporter for The Times
mis- morning In the event OF the sale.
which now appears to be positive. the
Army and Navy Club viii purchase
property across Street. probably that
owned by General Myers
For some time it has been the con
sensus OF opinion OF members OF that
club that the present quarters are en-
tirely inadequate and the subject OF OBJ
tanning new quarters has been much
talked CT and considered. With tho
offer made by the New York syndicate
the members are almost unanimous in
their desire 10 sell the property at the
Drtce offered them and use the money in
obtaining a new home
From those 10 communication with the
New York syndicate ii is learned it is
the desire Of the syndicate TO erect a
hotel ranking with any in the United
States The decision OF erecting a no
tel instead Of an apartment house IS
tentative. some OF She members being
interested in a purposed hotel project
nearer the center OF the business sec
ton. That the property is wanted. how
ever. there is no mistake. and Cne or
the other of the buildings win be
erected on il.
After the consultation Of the syndi-
cate representatives with those inter
ested in the properties concerned. they
returned to Kew York much pleased
with the progress made and Will return
TO Washington the first part Of the com
ing week TO consummate the deal if
possible The directors OF the Army
and Navy Club announce no decision
as to the sale, but they admit it is only
a matter OF price The syndicate men
say the price makes 10 difference. They
want the property.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
GEN. CLARK SUSTAINS
SERIOUS INJURIES
Washington Man Knocked Down
by Cab in Chicago.

CHICAGO. March 24.-Confused by the
many carriages at State Street and
jackson Boulevard last evening. Gen.
W. T. Clark. Of Washington. d. c.. was
knocked down b. Il cab and severely
injured. rs he is seventy three years
old and having sustained il is believed.
two fractures of the skull and internal
injuries ms recovery is said 10 re
doubtful
General Clark was returning to The
Stratford Hotel when the accident oc-
CURED. Re attempted 10 cross State
street while several cabs and a street
car we're on the crossing. One Of the
shafts Of cab struck him in the fore
head. he wGs Knocked 10 the street and
one wheel passed over his body
General Clark holds a position in
Washington. but Is retired from the
army.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
LA SOUFRIERE QUIET
AFTER HEAVY ERUPTION
No Loss of Life Accompanies Re
cent Phenomenon.

LONDON. March 24.-The colonial OF
fee has received the following telegram
from St Vincent. B. W. l.. in regard TO
the recent activity Of Ia SOufriere-
st. Vincent undated. An eruption
began at $50 this morning. Immense
clouds OF dust were thrown up The
comparative absence OF lightning was 8
feature Of the eruption. There was no
injury except that caused by a heavy fail
OF sand and small stones IN Georgetown
The volcano quieted down in the after
noon
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
INDEX To TODAYS TIMES.

Wabash to Enter Washington.
Big Hotel to Be Elected.
Sherman Statue dwelling Oct. Is
Republicans Loyal to Woods.
3-LadTones Capture a Town.
4-Commission to Study Fisheries.
Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports
Editorials.
Marquise De Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
In SOciety's Realm.
S-At the Local Theaters.
9-The Government Departments.
Maryland and Virginia News Notes
and Commerce.
CT Georgetown.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
0vERNoRToN WINS THE
LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP

LONDON. March 24.-The Lincolnshire
Handicap. for 1000 sovereigns. the first
OF the big handicaps OF the year was
run at Newmarket today. The event was
won by Overnorton. with Jockey Madden
up. Portcullis. Miller w. was second
and YpsilanG. Dillon. third. Twenty
horses ran
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
MISS ROOSEVELT RECEIVES
PRESENT FROM SPANIARDS

SAN JUAN. March 24.-The receD-
lions. dinners anS other social functions
in honor Of Alice Roosevelt continue.
She Was the guest OF Colonel Buchanan
at dinner last night and afterward was
entertained by the Spanish colony in
the casino. Tdis latter affair was a
great success The Spsniards made d
handsome present 70 the President s
daughter. Later on there was a ball
at the barracks
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
PLOT TO KILL GAR

NAPLES. March 24.-The search OF
Russians who have just been arrested
here revealed documents proving the ex-
!stence OF a plot OF Russian nihilists to
assassinate the Car In the course OF his
visit 20 Italy
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
PAYNE DEMANDS THE
REsIGEATION OF TYNER

In consideration OF the charges fled
recently az INST James y Tyner. as
aistant attorney general for the Post
office Department. the Postmaster Gen
er important changes ga the personnel OF
he PCst0flcc Department are impend
ing
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
EARTHQUAKES IN ENGLAND.

LONDON. March 24.-There were seis-
mic disturbances at Natlock. the water
ing place in Derbyshire. and Bath in
Somersetshire. which Is famous TOR it's
baths. a. 1870 o'clock this afternoon.
The shocks Travelled from west 20 east.
and lasted thirty seconds. There were
three distinct movements.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
ANTHRACITE SYNDICATE.

LONDON. March 2f-Thc Hon George
krppel mead or the proposed Welsh an
thracite syndicate, is now at Swansea
negotiating for the purchase CT from
sixty 10 seventy colliery interests. Mr.
Keppel says the promoters Of the scheme
are sanguine vi suc2ess
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
CHARGED WITH STEALING
A BARREL OF GIN

Edward Moore and benjamin West,
both negroes. were placed on trial today
on an indictment charging them with
stealing q barrel OF gin.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The weather continues cloudy over the
northeastern sections and the lake re-
giou. and generally tair elsewhere Gen
orally fair weather VIII prevail in this
section tonight and tomorrow II will
Be colder Ina ihe Atlantic coast districts.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
Women Shed Tears.

Women in the courtroom shed tears
as some Of the letters were read, aud
tho district attorney went over The man
ly letter that Burdick had written TO his
wife IL which he said iha, for ne love
OF the children he would take her back
But n0 mist came 70 The eyes OF the wit
uoEs The court crowd wondered how
she kept M through IT, There WAS bur
one sign or perturbation that she gave
ard that was when she tapped her shoe
nervously on the Hoor. She could not
remember several things At frs. but
when her memory was f-eshened by let
ters and papers she recalled them.
The prosecutor is not mao 10 pose
sor dramatic effect. but when for the
benefit OF the witness he stood close by
her and read letter after letter that had
come into his possession. he made the
situation an impressive one. Through II
ali the woman listened without emotion.
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Quarrel With Burdick.

Mrs. Burdick was as unconcerned when
she entered the court room as she was
yesterday afternoon. when. for two
hours. she underwent the fercest OF ex-
aminations. She testified this morning
that she and Burdick had an alteration
about two years ago. but denied that
she struck him with a chair. or that
he was thereafter compelled 20 wear
court plaster on his head.
she was away from her husband in
Nay and June. 1901. and just prior 20
December 3. 1902. she left home on a
visit Burdick wrote 10 her from In
oianapois in January. 1902. that he
would bring suit for divorce on Feb
ruary g. The district attorney read
this letter and also the wife's reply. IA
which she said that she had hoped
against hope aud spoke OF Pennells re-
fusal TO leave Buffalo. She wrote pathet-
ically about the children and especially
about Marion. who was the eldest. Il DO
not think IL is in your heart" she
wrote TO bring this terrible thing upon
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At the close OF yesterdays session
District Attorney Coatsworth had ques-
toned Mrs Burdick. with but few ex-
cepJions, about the happenings in the
early part Of 1901. when her husband
first sent her away and then agreed
that he would take her back II she
wOuld give up Arthur r. Penneu- There
is LETT today the sitting OF events that
happened more recently and that led up
20 the murder Of Burdick and the tragic
death OF Pennell and his wife
Mrs Burdick has made. perhaps. the
most remarkable OF a series OF witness
es that have been called 10 the stand in
this strange inquest. Following her old
mother and her pretty daughter. Marion.
she was easily the most interesting OF
all Of them. Her admissions OF le- love
for Pennell OF their meetings Of her
appealing letters 10 her husband. OK her
broken pledges 70 him. and OF her ex-
pectation OF marrying PenneII came with
ease and almost unconcern. and never
once did she finch under the necessarily
harsh questions OF the examiner