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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
BIG FLORAL DISPLAY
IN HALLS OF CONGRESS

The legislative halls OF Congress gath
cred more than statesmen today. The
flower show at each end of the Capitol
was such as is seldom. II ever. seen
anywhere in such grotesque prorusion
as on the opening day OF the session In
the Senate and House.
In the Senate the flowers and designs
We're put upon the desks OF the mem-
bers. as usual. In the House. however.
because of the large number OF new
members TO whom seats had not yet
been assigned. all the flowers were dis
PLAYED in the members waiting room
and corridor back of the Speakers desk
After the drawing of seats began the
flowers We're brought into the hall.
The popular impression OF the great
scene in the Senate grew as the time ap-
preached for opening the session. until
the general effect was like that obtained
in a composite photograph.
There was a background OF staid-loeS-
ing desks-permanent. mute and bright
in all the glory of new polish. There
was the foreground made up OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
NO RESPONSE MADE
TO COLOMBIAN PROTEST

No reply has been made by the State
Department to the protest Of the Colom-
hian government against the action Of
the United States in recognizing the -
public OF Panama.
A formal note acknowledging the re-
ceipt Of the Colombian protest was sent
by Secretary Hay 70 DR.. Herran. the
Colombian charge daffaires. At the
State Department officials refuse TO say
when an answer viii be frame1 TO the
protest The document was snbmitted
10 President Roosevelt by Secretary
Hay and is supposed 10 be in his hands
at present The President is known
70 have conferred with many Of his in
innate friends in Congress concerning
the proper reply to make
No Advices From Bogota.
DR.. Herran has had no advices from
Bogota since November 2. The protest
against the action of the United States
on the isthmus was prepared by him
without instructions from his home
government The fact that the protest
Is not direct from the Colombian gov
ernment makes it a less formidable
document than II would be If 1t had
been sent from Bogota, and II is possible
that no answer 20 It VIII be prepared
1DM 4lulCdLlCH Win BDBOla- > ulll-
cult on account OF the cutting OF the
Pacific cable by the Panama insurgents.
The State Department received a dis
patch this morning from Minister Beau
pre-, at Bogota. under date Of Novem-
Der 8.
At that time Minister Beaupre knew
OF the revolution in Panama. out had
heard nothing of the success of the
movement and the recognition of the
new government by the United States.
Minister Beaupre says in his dispatch
that there is a great change in the canal
sentiment at BogOta and that a great
majority Of the persons in ths Colon
bian capital now favor the construction
OF the Panama Canal. There was moth
ing IN Minister Beaupre's dispatch to
indicate that he had received the In
structions sent TO him by Secretary Hay
asking that he notify the Botoga gov
ernment OF the recognition OF Panama
By the United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
SENATE LAUGHS WHEN
GORNAN IS SELECTED
Put Upon Joint Committee to Inform
President Roosevelt Congress
Has Reassembled.

The opening OF the Senate at noon to-
day followed the customary routine. but
was marked by at least one incident OF
much general interest. This was tho
appointment OF Senator German Of
Maryland as Senator Hoars colleague
on the joint comphttee to notify the
President that Congress had reassem-
bled
A general smile spread about the
Senate. when Mr.. Frye, President pro
tenn. made the announcement The Sc
lection by the chairman .T.-s. OF course.
in recognition Of Mr. Germans leader
ship of the minority. But the recent
outspolSen criticism Of President Roose-
veit by the Maryland Senator, for al
legged interference in State politics gave
his assignment by Mr.. Frye an added
interest. Mr.. Germans face seemed TO
indicate resignation TO the inevitable. as
a matter OF courtesy. rather than per
sonal delight in the prospective Of
fetal call at the White House Mean
while the galleries were much amused.
After an invocation by the Rev. Mr
Prettyman. OF Washington. the secre-
tary read the proclamation of the Presi-
dent calling Congress together in extra
session. He hitd hardly concluded when
Mr.. Bacon Of Georgia claimed the
Chairs attention.
Senator Bacea asked permission, in
the absence Of Senator Taliaferro of
Florida. TO present the credentials Of
Senator Mallory of Florida. An inquiry
was made by Mr.. Hoar of Massachu-
setts as TO whether the roll call ought
not come first. Mr.. Frye. n the chair.
replied ne had examined preeedents. and
found the first opportunity possible
should always be given a Senator TO
take the oath. Mr.. Bacon escorted Mr.
Mallory to the rostrum. where the oath
was administered by the president pro
tempore.
The roll call showed seventy Senators
had answered TO their names and the
Chair announced a quorum was pres
ent.
The ChCir appointed Mr. Hoar and Mr.
German to Visit the President and at
12:14. On motion OF Mr. Allison, the
Senate adjourned until tomorrow neon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
D0WlE SEES PRESIDENT;
PROMISES HIS SUPPORT

John Alexander DOwie. otherwise
known as Elijah II, visited the White
House at 12:SO p. m. today and was re-
ceived by the President He was ac-
companied by several members Of his
cabinet and by bodyguard.
The Prophet" was at once ushered
into Secretary Loeb's room and soon
aftcrward into the presence of President
Roosevelt He was with the President
for about half an hour. and in that time
expressed his Endorsement of the Admin
istratiOn policies and promised the sup
port Of the Zionist colony.
While at the White House DIR. Dowie
wrote a number of autographs for the
doorkeepers and Cshers. He will leave
Washington tonight for Chicago over
the Baltimore and Ohio in the special
car IN which he is travelling.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
SENIOR pmLLIppE BgnAU-vARILLA.

recognition OF the de facto government
OF Panama win be transformed into rec
OgnitiOn Of the government de 1ure-
Word was received here today that
commission Of three 1as been appointed,
and will leave Pana ma for Washington
tomorrow. for the purpose of negotiat-
ing a treaty for the construction Of the
canal.
The Panama minister here viii act IN
an advisory capacity with this commits
sion The financial terms of the treaty
will be the same as those Of the treaty
negotiated with Colombia; that IS.
$4,000 900 cash and $250.eO0 year rental
after the expire tiOn of seven years.
In other respects the treaty viii be
even more favorable to the United
States. which will obtain exclusive
Jurisdiction over the canal strip in all
police and sanitary matters. instead OF
having merely a divided control.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
DATE FOR HEARING
IN SECURITIES CASE
Supreme Court Sets January Next as the Time
important Questions Involved in Issue.

ference between the suit brought by
the United States against the above
named companies and that brought by
the State OF Minnesota is that in the
latter case the State seeks to enforce
It's laws prohibiting the consolidation of
parallel and competing lines. as well as
its laws prohibiting the formation OF
trusts and combinations in the restraint
OF trade The State also seeks TO avail
itself OF the provisions Of the Federal
statutes upon the same subject
IN the Federal case. the date of which
was set as December IA. the United
States seeks TO enforce the Federal
statute prohibiting combinations and
contracts IN restraint of trade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

IN the Supreme Court Of the United
States today Chief Justice Fuller desig-
mated January as the date for hearing
argument IN the case Of the State OF
Minnesota versus the Northern Securi-
ties Company. the. Northern Pacific
Railway Company. the Great Northern
Railway Company and James J. Hin
as president OF the Northern Securities
Company and individually.
The questions az Issue present alleged
violations Of the laws and public policy
Of the State OF Minnesota. as well as
the validity Of such enactments, which
are Of the greatest Importance to the
citizens Of Minnesota Tnc. principal diff
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
WEATHER REPORT.

The weather has been generally cloudy
from the middle and north Pacific Coast
over the plateau and northern Rocky
Mountain regions with rain or snow.
and The cloud area has extended this
morning over the middle and upper
Missouri valleys.
During the next thirty-six hours the
temperature viii rise. and the weather
Wiu continue fair I'm the middle and
north Atlantic States. and showers will
occur in the south Atlantic States. In
fhs upper Ohio Valley and lower lake
region fair and warmer weather VIII
be followed tomorrow by rain and
cooler
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
LEGATION BELIEVES
ITALY WILL ACQUIESCE

Count vincenzo MacchI di Cellere.
counselor OF the Italian embassy and
charge d'affaires ad interim, called on
Assistant Secretary Loomis at the State
Department this morning TO inquire
about conditions on the Isthmus Of
Panama
He has had no advices from Rome
concerning the recognition OF the re-
public OF Panama by the Italian gov
ernment. but believes Italy will follow
the United States in recognizing the
new republic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
CUBA ADVISED OF OUR
RECOGNITION OF PANAMA

Senior Quesada. the Cuban minister,
has cabled his government that the
United States Government has recog-
nlzed the republic OF Panama, but he
has not had any reply yet as 10 what
steps the Cuban government viii take as
10 recognition OF the new state.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Most respectfully yours.
'.P. BUNAU-VARILLA.' %
Presents His CredentiaIa-

Mr.. Varilia did not call at the State
department this morning. but was busy
AT his apartments attending TO CORE
spondence. At I.30 he drove TO Secre-
tary Hays residence for luncheon. The
minister presented his credentials TO
Secretary Hay al the latter's residence
M. Bunau-Narilla is confident that
only a short time win eiapse when the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
TRAIN HoLD-UP REPoRTED.

KANSAS CITY. Nov. "a Chicgo and
Alton passenger train Is said TO have
been held uDand robbed near DOSdh cuse
ILL.,. shortly after midnight. Nothing
definite Is known here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
ABDUL HAMID ILL.

PARIS. Nov. at is reported that
Sultan Abdul Hamid. Of Turkey. is Sc
riously Ill with cerebral aRaenia, ac-
companied by hallucinatiOn8
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

The heavens were bright today with
the glory OF the November sun; the
galleries We're crowded to their capacity;
the streets We're thronged with visitors
The galleries We're thrown open at 10
a m. All precautions had been taken
to prevent overcrowding. AS rearrangsd,
the seating capacity Of the House gall
leries has been reduced TO SIS To assure
an orderly gathering, only those who
had obtained tickets in advance from
one of the members-each member hav-
ing two-were admitted. thus reserving
the 5sS seats for $50 tieketholders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

Simmons Best Nc. Shingles, 6xzo, at
$3.50. at Libbey & Co.. 9th & n. Y. aye.-Ady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Senator Mcrgan on Deck

There were others. Senator Morgan OF
Alabama, for instance. cooked and
primed anew for. m attack upon the
Panama Canal. aud ready TO talk for
days. II the Senate viii listen, in behalf
of the Nicaraguan waterway.
On the House side. next to Speaker
Cannon. Mayor-elect George B. MeClei-
Ian was. perhaps. most in the lime
light. Everyone wanted 10 have pointed
out the brilliant young man. who. less
than a week ago, was elected as the
chief magistrate Of the metropolis of
the nation by a majority so o-erwhelIn-
ing. Mcclellan sat quietly on the minor
ity side. unostentatiOus. dignified, bear
ing his honors with grace and ease
Then there was Williams of Mississippi:
none more brilliant than he, the new
floor leader Of the minority
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
TEMPERATURE-
THE SIN


High tide today ay-.................I1.Igp d. m
IIgh tide tomorrow II rs a. m
Low tide tomorrow 500 am, 6:l5 ?. n.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Eyes IN the Galleries Focused
Upon Old Wheel Horses
and Ne1U Congressional
Colts.
UNCLE JOE CANNON
CROWNS AMBITION
Senators Hanna and German
Fresh From Big Political
OEctorfes in Ohio and
SsiayLand.

Pursuant 10 the proclamation Of the
PRESIDENT calling the Fifty-eighth Con-
gress together IN extra session. the
senate and House met at noon today IN
their respective chambers. Simuitan-
eOusiy as the hands Of the Capitol clocks
indicated the hour OF II. two gavels fell.
one IN ths hand OF Senator FRYE IN the
Senate. and the other in the hand OF
Clerk Mcdowell In the HOUSE. and with
this signal the wheels OF national legis-
lation. silent for the past eight months.
again began to move.
week OF more must elapse. however,
before they are properly oiled and work
ing smoothly and swiftly Today was
opening day. and such a scene was pre-
scented at the Capitol as Washington IS
accustomed to see once every two years
when a new Congress begins It's work
Today there was added to the scene
some interesting features.
New Congressional Stars.
Since the last Congress met he politi-
cal stars Of some statesmen have been
dimmed. while others shine with greater
brilliancy. It was upon these that the
eyes OF the eager and curious throng
which went to the Capitol today were
for the most part focused. It would be
difficult TO tell which house attracted
the greater interest on account Of the
personnel OF its members, but there IL ne
doubt Tat the greatest man Of them an
was Uncle joe Cannon. as he realized
the one ambition OF his llfe-to be Speak
er Of the House Of Representatives. For
twenty-eight years the Danville states
man has labored in this representative
body OF the people, and today his labors
We're rewarded. It was a proud day for
Uncle Joe''
At the other end Of the Capitol the
man in whom greatest interest was
manifested was doubtless Senator
Hanna, fresh from his brilliant victory
in the Buckeye State smiling a broad
smile OF contentment and satisfaction.
Across the aisle from the Ohio Senator,
on the minority side. sat Senator Cor
man. Upon his classic and almost cler-
icaI countenance there was also a happy
smile almost hidden beneath the huge
floral Offering upon his desk Cor
man. recognized leader Of the Senate
minority, leading candidate Of his party
for the Presidency. the victor in the re-
cent Maryland battle Of the ballots. al
ways calm, serene. self-poised. and con-
hdent. was easily the winner Of second
honors.
The evening world., 1903-07-17
GIRL RUN DOWN BY
AUTO CAR IS DYING
Little Edna 0'ConneIl Can't Re.
cover from Injuries Received
at Sheepshead When Pub
fishers Machine Crushed Her.

Edna OConnell. a t~en-year-old girl. Is
dying at the Emergency Hospital, coney
Island. from injuries received in being
run down by an automobile owned by
William ]. Arkell, a publisher. living
at Sherry's.
Sanford A. Clemmens, OF No. i04 East
Fifty-frst street, who was running the
machine. Is locked up in the Sleeps
head Bay station. The police do not
know whether Mr.. Arkell was In the
automobile at the time.
The girl was visiting her aunt, Mrs,
Mary o'Connell. wife OF ex-Coroner
Morris O'Connell, who is staying at a
~Sheepshead Bay hotel. Mrs. O'Connell
took her little daughter and Edna for a
walk on Emmons avenue to watch the
fireworks. They were IN the shore road,
noar Boyle's Hotel, when the automobile
came whizzing along.
Mrs. O'Connell and her daughter got
out of the way. but little Edna was run
down. The heavy machine passed over
her body. When examined at the EN-
ergency Hospital the physician said
there was no hope for her recovery.
The evening world., 1903-07-17
WEIRD DO|NGS At
THE TESLA PLANT
Natives Around WardencIiffe,
L. l., Having the Time of Their
Lives Guessing What the
Electrician Is Trying to Do.

Whatever Nicola Tesla Is trying 70 IA
at Wardenclife, L. l., he has succeeded
In keeping the natives guessing, Some
think he Is trying to signal Mars; others
think that he has evolved a new sys-
tenn OF communication by electricity
through the air without wires; still
others believe that he has another sta
ton off in China or Siberia, and is try
ING to communicate with II by electri-
cal currents through the earth.
Weird doings around the Tesla plant
at Wardencliffe serve to excite the in
haoitants these fine nights. None OF
the natives is allowed to get near the
bewtldering stack OF towers. poles and
queer structures that the Tesla work
men have erected, and these same work.
men are as reticent as clans. The tall
electrician Is seen but seldom. and when
he does condescend TO speak all he will
admit is that his experiments have to do
with wireless telegraphy.
Some day." he said to-day. but not
at this time / shall make an announce
e Of something that 1 once never
For a great many years Mr.. Tesla
has been On the verge OF making an
announcement calculated to p~aralyze
the world. In a ~labarotory up in Hous-
ton street he had a mysterious ma
chine that poked white shafts OF light
ming into the atmosphere. Many men
of science and finance looked at the ma
chine n wondered.
Similar flashes, longer and more in
tense. leap from the tower OF the Tesla
works at Wardencliffe. The villagers
sit out IN front OF their houses. and at
Intervals between batting mosquitoes
from their visages speculate on the
meaning OF the strange lights that shoot
out and appear to dissolve in the sur
rounding atmosphere.
Under the tall tower there is a hole
admits that he shoots electric currents
down this hole. and there is no doubt
that he creates flashes long enough to
reach the bottom OF It. But there Is
a great deal Of speculation concerning
why he should want to shoot electric
flashes into a hole in the ground.
Wise-looking men OF mystery who
have been shopping around Warden
cliffe have been heard to say that Tesla
is trying to get electricity out of the
earth without the employment of arti-
fetal mediums. A man In Chicago
thinks that II ne can shoot a magnet
into the air far enough he can accumu-
late electricity which can be carried to
the earth on a wire. Why shouldn't
Mr.: Tesla dig a deep hole in the ground
Is castor to drop a magnet into the
earth han It is to fire a magnet into
the atmosphere and make 1t stay fired!
In the interval of waiting for what
Mr.. Tesla is going to announce the
people OF Wardencliffe and the sur
rounding country are having the time of
their lives.
The evening world., 1903-07-17
weather Conditions Affect Bush
ness. ,

Bernheim & Co., the well-known Har-
lem Clothler, benefit by the ~unfavorable
clothing Mutation.
A manufactu r h was unable to
realize on his big stock came to them
with an offer to buy his entire stock for
spot cash. The makers only stipulation
was hat they we're not to use his name.
because his make of goods are being
sold by the exclusive retailers whose
business would be hampered greatly
were 1t known that Bernheim & Co.
are selling the Identical goods at less
t!.an half their prices. The crowds that
can be seen In BeTnheim Sc Cos store
n day now show that It Is not neces-
sary for them to advertise names, but
that the values they offer. backeI by
their guarantee to return the money
for anything unsatisfactory, is consld-
cred sufficient by shrewd buyers. This
Is an exceptional opportunity to get
stylish goods at notwithstanding prices.
Mems and boys clothing Is sold for
half the usual prices. Don't forget Bern
helm & Co. are on the downtown corner
OF One Hundred and Twenty-seventh
street and Third avenue. 20
The evening world., 1903-07-17
TRAIN HURLS MAN
AND KILLS TEAM.
Drivers Wagon Demolished md He
10 Tossed by Long Island
Locomotive.

Two horses were Killed. n truck de-
molished and Fred Nelson. n river for
Remington Vernan. inJure by 4 Long
Islam train at Carlton avcnue to-ay.
Nelson attempted TO cross the tracks
a tn engine struck the horses and fore
part OF the truck. He was tossed sew
eral yards and received injuries which
made his removal TO ST. Johns Hospital
necessary.
Last night at the same point Thomas
Lawlor was hit by a train. He, too. is
IN st. Johns Hospital.
The evening world., 1903-07-17
TELEGRAPHERs TO MEET.
Their Commercial Union VIII De-
gin Convention Here on Sunday,

The Commercial T~elegraphers' Union
of America will hold Its first annual
convention at Teutonla Assembly Rooms.
Nc la East Sixteenth street. beginning
on Sunday at 10 A. NJ.
Delegates from sixty-hve cities. in
Guiding San Francisco. Winnipeg, Salt
Lake., Dallas. Now Orleans, Chicago.
Montreal and other places. will be pres
ent.
The evening world., 1903-07-17
Elevator Falls, One Hurt.

An elevator fell to-day at No. IS Mer-
Ger street from the second floor to the
cellar. and John Murray. a porter, OF
No. 1872 Stlllman street. BROOKLYN. re-
celved injuries to his spine. lie was
taken to So. Vinccnt's Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-01
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia.-Samuel F. Phillips ct al com.
McNer and the unknown heirs. alenees and de-
visees Of George McNeir, defendants In Equity,
is to cure a defective execution by the last viii
of Sarah Maria Phillips of power Of disposition
reserved to her in and by her deed in trust to
William A. Maury, trustee. On motion of the COM
Flannery their solicitors. 1t is this Both day Of
April AID 1903 ordered that the defendants, the
unknown heirs alienees and devisees of George Nc
Neir, deceased, cause their appearance to be ep-
tered herein before the first rule day occur
ring after the expiration of three months after tie
date Of the first publication of this order; otherwise
the will be proceeded with as In case of de-
lished twice a month for three months in the
Washington Law Reporter and The Evening Star.
BY the court: ASHLEY N. GOULD, Justice
True copy-Test: J. II. YOUNG. Clerk. J. W.
LATIMER. Assistant Clerk. my1-2am.sm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-01
PROPOSALS.

MAIL LETTING. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed proposals Will be received at the Office of
the postmaster Of the House of Representatives
until TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON OF JUNE
TWENTY SEVENTH, 1903, for carrying the mails,
and all mailabe matter Of the House Of Represen-
tatives, to and from the city post Office, and to
and from the respective residences of the members
of the House OF Representatives during the fiscal
year ending June Both, 1904. No bid will be con-
sidered unless accompanied by the names OF at
least two absolutely reliable persons references
touching the character and financial responsibility
of the bidder. The postmaster, representing the
government In this instance. the right to
reject any all bids. or to reject any that is
obviously below what the work well be per-
formed for If any bidder is found to be person.
ally incapable Of performing the contract 1t will be
sufficient to warrant the rejection Of the bid The
attention Of bidders is called TO the increase in
the membership of the Fifty-eighth Congress by
virtue of the last apportionment act Full infor-
nation will be furnished upon application to the
postmaster of the House of Representatives. All
proposals or bids should be marked on the envelope
Proposal for Carrying the House Mails" and ad
dressed to J. C. McELROY, Postmaster House OF
Representatives, Washington, D. c. je1-m,4t