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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
RENEW MEMORIES
Of ROCHANBEAU
Anniversary of Statue Tn
Yelling COmmemOrated.
MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT
Banquets in Paris and Washington
Cablegranls Of Conggatulation
Exchanged.

The international amity existing be-
tween France and the United States has
again been signally emphasized on the
occasion of the first anniversary of the
Rochambeau statue dedication of May
q. 1902
To commemorate that event banuuets
were held both in Paris and Washington
last night. toasts were drunk to the
spirit of fraternity and republican in
stitutions and congratuiatory messages
were exchanged across the ocean.
The most notable feature Of the oc-
casion's celebration. was the sending of
a message from Paris to President
Roosevelt. The French banquet was
held at The Army Club, in the Avenue de
lOpera, and according TO informa ton
received at the French embassy today
was grand patriotic success
General Brugere, who presided. moved
the sending of a message of congratu-
lation and good will TO President Roose-
Welt. This message was dispatched
through NJ. Delcasse. the minister of
foreign affairs, to Secretary Hay The
latter telegraphed the greetings to the
President in Washington State.
The message conveyed thanks to The
President and American people for the
evidences Of friendship and esteem fol
the French nation in the erection of the
Rochambeau statue
The Washington banquet was held al
the home OF Assistant Secretary OF
State H. II. D. Pcsrce who was one OF
the American commissioners to vel
ccme the visiting Frenchmen a year
ago. Mr. Peirce sent cable message oi
congratulation TO General Brugere in
behalf Of the American commissioners
From the French embassy the following
dispatch was s--t:
General Brugere, Paris;
I'VE regret deeply to be unable to eel
ebrate with you and with the members
of the mission over which you presided
the anniversary of the dedication of the
Rochan.beau monument.
From all our hearts we join with
you in the reunion by which you cele-
brate anew the glorious memory of the
illustrious marshal and OF all the French
combatants who fought with Washing
toms soldiers in order 10 insure the tri-
umph of the American independence.
Pierre de Margerie. Jeanne de Mar
gerie. Major Paul VignaI, Elizabeth Wig,
nal, Jules Boeufve"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
BETTER PROSPECTS
FOR PANAMA TREATY
New Colombian Premier
Said to Favor Canal.
MAY URGE RATIFICATION
Senor Pinto Expected to Actively In
teTest Himself in Further
ing Project.

The appointment of Senor Pinto to
succeed Senor Fernandez as premier Of
the Colombian cabinet is regarded as
an action which will improve the
chances for the ratification of the Pan
anna canal treaty Senor Pinto is said
to be a friend OF the canal, and it is
believed he will be able to exert much
influence with the Colombian congress,
which meets on June 20 in special ses-
sion TO consider the matter.
Senior Fernandez, the retiring premier,
is said to be not unfriendly to the canal,
but is not so active man as his sue
cessor. Senor Pinto has been governor
of the state of Cauca. which lies on the
Pacific coast, and which would be great
ly benefited commercially by the com
pletion OF the canal. President Mario
quin hopes his congress will ratify the
treaty, but has left the matter entirely
in the hands of that body. and will not
seek TO dictate what it shall do.
Opposition to the Hay. Herran conven-
tion continues strong in Colombia. espe-
cially in a number of newspapers and
with a certain .lique of politicians,
many of whom have much influence, but
the friends of the canal are neVerthe-
less hopeful, and the selection OF Senior
Pinto. whose interests are with the canal
as the minister Of government-as he is
officially known-is regarded as fayora-
bic to ratification.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
COTTON TO GO HIGHER,
SAYS BULL LEADER
Has Never Before Seen Conditions
Like the Present.

NEW ORLEANS. May 25.-Triumphant
over his bull campaign in the New York
cotton market, w. P. Brown, the New
Orleans cotton speculator, reached his
local Office this morning for the first
time since his gigantic struggle in the
East with Daniel ]. Sully, leader of the
bear forces.
In an interview today Brown says the
price of cotton will go still higher.
Asked to give his reasons, he said:
Because the statistical position inter-
feres. the present prices and even
higher"
He does not think high prices will stop
consumption. for the reason that the
majority of the mills have either con-
tracted for their supplies or bought con-
tracts, and in a great many cases sold
their goods.
''As a rule when cotton is strained. s.
he said, 1.-The middleman or speculator is
loser This is the reason why the mills
will continue to operate at higher
price=.'
Speaking of the new crop. Mr. Brown
said it is the latest he ever saw This
is one Of the things causing the present
conditions. He thinks it will be Octo-
Der before it will be possible TO get any
quantity of new cotton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
WILL FIGHT AGAIN FOR
THE STATEHOOD BILL
Delegate Rodey, of New Mexico, Con-
fdent of Winning This Fall.

Just why New Mexico is not admitted
to the Union as a State seems to be a
mystery that Delegate B. S. Rodey can
not solve. He returned from New York
last night, where he had gone upon a
business trip. and incidentally to see if
he could not get the support of some of
the Empire State Senators and Represen-
tatives for another Statehood bill. which
he intends to lay before Congress at the
coming session.
'It looks as though we will be sue
cessfuI" he said this morning, at the
coming session. I have talked on this
visit East with number OF Senator'S
and Representatives. who were our bit
ter opponents at the last session, and l
find that they have undergone a change
of heart. They are beginning to realize
tho justice of the CLAIM of New Mexico.
Why, we have a population of more
than 100000. and since the last census
we have added more than a. thousand
miles of railroad to the systems IN the
Territory. More than 1880 600 acres OF
public land have been settled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
ANOTHER ALLGOOD CASE
REPORTED FROM ILLINOIS
Carriers in Paris Refuse to Instruct
Colored Substitute.

Postmaster General Payne had not re-
turned from his trip TO Gettysburg this
morning. and the postofice Investigations
were al a rest as regards publicity. He is
expected to be at his desk this after
noon.
C. A. C. Christiancy, the Acting As
sistant Attorney General for the Post
office Department. who is under suspen-
sion, was at the department this morn
ing. He has been recuperatirg his health
at Old Point Comfort and elsewhere in
Virginia. He carried a bundle under mis-
arm and was the victim of many Jokes
about carrying off public papers after
the manner of Judge Tyner Mr.. Chris
tiancy appears to be in much better
health now than he has been for some
time.
1t is reported from Paris. Ill, that
John Latshaw and Harvey Procese, rural
mail carriers at that town, have been sus-
pended for refusing to take a substitute
carrier, a colored man, over the route
with them. M. c. Fosnes. acting superin-
tendent of free delivery, said that he had
heard nothing of the case and that he
had not heard of any similar case
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
CLOSE WATCH FOR
JEWISH REFUGEES
Inspectors on Lookout for
Russian Jews.
SERVICE NEARLY PERFECT
Numbers of Prosecuted Hebrews on
Their Way to South Africa May
Re-embark to United States.

immigration inspectors at various
ports will maintain a close watch for
Jewish refugees from Russia. though
there is not the anxiety felt here as
in several other countries over the
ability of the government service TO
cope with the large numbers that are
likely to make application for admission.
The immigration service in the United
States is nearer perfection than il any
other country.
In March and April all records WEI e
broken. The greater portion of the in
crease arrived at New York, yet the Of
fcers at that point were fully able to
handle the arrivals. and no examinations
We're slightcd.
Whenever an unusual number of i'm
migrants are started from any foreign
port the officers in this country are
given notice.
If the aliens are to be landed at some
port where the facilities for making ex-
aminations are not the best. inspectors
are hurried TO that port in order TO as
sist the local officers. In that manner
the immigration bureau is able to meet
any contingency.
Many Russian Jews have taken pas
sage 10 South Africa, but are unable to
enter at Cape Town. because of the rigid
immigration laws, which have been PIT
in force under English rule. Jews turn
ed down at that point are sure to knock
at the United States open door, and
most of them will be admitted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
BUSINESS MEN PLAN
DAY OF MERRYMAKING G

The program for the excursion of the
Business Mems Association. which is to
be held on June 4. has been made public
by Barry BuIkley, who has charge of the
arrangements.
The excuTsionists will leave the
Seventh Street wharf on the steamer
Charles Macalster at o'clock sharp, re-
turning late in the evening, at an hour
not yet decided upon. There will be but
one boat going down and one returning
Dinner will be served on the grounds
at Marshall Hall at 4 o'clock. and every
effort Is being made to have the affair
thoroughly informal, and consequently,
more enjoyable. Formal speeches will
be prohibited, and all sentiments and
opinions must be expressed in brief af-
ter-dinner talks. with a limit of three
minutes
Mr.. BulItley announces that a gong
will be in readiness which will be used
to announce the end of each round"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
MR. CLEVEIAND'S BOOM
HAS BEGUN TO WITHER

those from New York and some OF the
other Eastern States, all have united in
the belief that Mr. Cleveland is out OF
it. He is not a regular Democrat. He
did not support the ticket in 1896 and
1860. In fact. he never was thorough
Democrat" "
Mr.. jones remained quiet concerning
the chance that Mr.. Bryan might again
make an effort to get the nomination.
OF candidates in general, however, he
said:
1T is my belief that to succeed the
Democrats must nominate a man who is
acceptable to both factions of the party,
and I am OF the opinion that Senator
Arthur P German. Judge Alton B.
Parker, or Edward NJ. Shepard, OF New
York. would do
Il also believe that platform can be
framed that will be acceptable to every
genuine and earnest Democrat With
such a platform believe the Democrats
will succeed"
When asked about the report that he
intends 10 resign from the chairmanship
of the national committee next year. MIR.
Jones said that he had not yet made
his plans. He did not believe, how
ever, that Mr.. Bryan would accept the
craftsmanship If it were offered to him.
1t is said the friends of the Nebraskap
think the work of conducting a national
campaign, containing as ii does SO many
elements of detail, would not prove
congeIial.
Dispatches from Lincoln say that in
The CoInmoner" this week Mr. BRYAN
has made another violent attack upon
Mr.. Cleveland. He says that defeat
without Mr.. Cleveland would be better
for the Democratic party than victory
with him at the head CT the ticket.
Mr.. Bryan pictures Mr.. Cleveland.
despite the fact that the latter
is the only man elected to the Presi-
dency on the Democratic ticket since the
war, as the Jonah of the party. and he
demands that the former President be
thrown overheard at once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
PROBING AFF AIRS
Of THE EMERGENCY
Investigation Of Hospital
Nearly Finished.
REPORT TO BE MADE SOON
Board of Charities Next to Look Into
Administration of Washing
ton Asylum.

George s. Wilson, secretary to the
Board OF Charities, said today that two
more meetings of the board. to be held
this week, would finish the investigation
into the management of the Emergency
Hospital
This investigation has been going on
for several weeks, the Board of Chari-
ties holding two meetings each week to
hear witnesses. The whole matter has
now been gone into, and only the two
meetings Will be held to pursue some
further inquiry, and then to formulate
the report to the District Commis-
sioners.
Mr.. Wilson said it would probably re-
quire a week or two to go over the
testimony and make up the report.
Immediately after this investigation is
finished, the Board OF Charities will take
up the postponed investigation into the
administration of the Washington Asy-
lum. This investigation was interrupted
last February when one OF the members
of the board was appointed on the Coal
Strike Commission.
The greater part of the month of June
probably will be devoted to the closing
of the investigation, as it is the desire
of the board to complete it before the
end of the fiscal year. and before the
members of the board go on their sum-
mer vacations.
The investigation at the Washington
Asylum has TO do with the administra-
| tion of the several departments, more
especially with the conduct of the aims
houses and the male workhouse-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
SOLDIERS At SCENE
OF FEUD IN KENTUCKY
Calling Gun, Too, Stationed
at Jackson.
GRAND JURY MEETS TODAY
Indictment of Jett for Marcun Murder
Confidently Expected ty Com
nonwealth's Attorney.
GRAND JURY MEETS TODAY

JACKSON. Kv.. May 25.-One hundred
and thirty broad shouldered young sors
of old Kentucky, garbed in soldier blue.
are under arms in the Breathitt county
court house. which a few weeks ago waa
the scene of the assassination of Attor-
ney James Marcum.
The soldiers were received by open
arms by the citizens of Jackson. who
anxiously strove 10 destroy the false
impression that has gotten abroad that
every man in Jackson goes to bed with
a .45-caliber revolver.
Gatling Gun in Evidence
The troops are armed with Spring
field and Winchester rifles, which we're
distributed among the militia at the
time of the Goebel trial at Frankfort,
Ky. There is also Gattling gun station
ed on practically the same spot where
J. B. Marcum was assassinated.
Commonwealth Attorney Byrd, who
will conduct the prosecution of Curtis
Jett, in an interview said it is his be-
lief that either special jury will be
summoned from another county or a
change of venue will be had.
Grand jury Summoned.
If this proves to be a fact, either
Magofin or Lee county will be the scene
of a trial which promises to be sensa-
tional in every respect Mr.. Byrd said:
The grand jury has been summoned by
Sheriff Callahan. The summons affected
twenty men and the impanellng of the
jury viii take place today. If -rnHoI
Is to BE relied upon an Indictment vii
probably be returned against Jett.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
CHANGES NECESSARY IN
HIGHWAY BRIDGE PLANS
General Gillespie Temporar-
lily Withholds Approval.
RETURNED FOR ALTERATION
Department Opposed to Erection Of
Electric Trolley Pcles-Must Sub
stitute Underground System.

General Gillespie, chief of engineers
of the army, today returned to Colonel
Allen, the officer in charge of -, i'm
specifications for the new highway
bridge which is to be erected short
distance above the railroad bridge.
Some changes have been deemed ad-
visable The decision to have them
made has caused General Gillespie to
withhold his approval OF the specifca-
tions temporarily.
Trolley Poles Objectionable.
The principal change made will be
one affecting the electric trolley line
across the bridge. The department is
opposed to the erection of poles on the
bridge. and Will insist that IN case a
deck bridge is decided upon, the trolley
must run beneath the floor In
case a truss-work bridge is built, with q
roadway beneath, the specifications will
permit the use of an overhead trolley, as
the wire can be strung without present
ing an unsightly appearance, which
would be the case if poles were placed
on the bridge
The laws of the District require that
the trolleys must be underground as far
as the Washington approach TO the
bridge. but after crossing 10 the Vir-
ginia side ar overhead trolley will be
used The only question with the de-
rartment has been as to whether the
wire should be placed above or beneath
the tracks across the bridge and the de-
cision has been reached that they must
go below.
This viii make necessary a change
in the floor plans. and may require thai
the foor of the Structure be made
higher than otherwise, and 1t will prob
ably increase the cost. 1t was thought
at first by Colonel Allen, preparing
the present specifications. that it might
be well to permit the erection of pole:
upon the bridge. provided a requirement
was made that they should be ornament
ed and kept in good condition, but Gen
erai Gillespie did not entertain the sam,
opinion. and the change will be made
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Democratic Vie4us as to the
ACCESSIBILITY of Nominating
Hin for president Undergo
a Change.

Indications point to the early wither-
ing of the Cleveland boom
FXcert in the East. no enthusiastic
supporters have appeared on the hori-
zon, while leaders from all localities have
announced that he could not get the
nomination, and that he would not be
elected If he did.
Former Senator James K. Jones,
chairman of the national Democratic
committee, is the latest 10 ioin the
ranks of Mr.. Cleveland's opponents. and
his remarks have an official flavor to
them. He asserts today that even the
mention OF Mr. Cleveland in connection
with the candidacy is a mistake, and
that his nomination is impossible.
Il have talked the situation over with
leaders from all parts of the country"
said he. and with the exception of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Married in Washington

Mrs Helen Middleton Bedford was
married in Washington on January 16,
1901. The day before her marriage. Gun
ming Bedford went TO the City Hall and
procured license for himself and Miss
Middleton. He gave their ages as thirty
years each, and their place of residence
as Paris. France.
On January Is Miss Middleton and
Mr.. Bedford were married by Justice Of
the Peace Charles S. Bundy, in his Office
az the corner OF Louisiana Avenue and
Four -and-a-half Street. 1t is said that
Miss Middleton, before her marriage,
lived in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
JEWISH FiNANCEERS
GIVE CAR WARNING

BERLIN. May 25.-The "Westmest-
hChe Correspondent, a Jewish jour-
nal. asserts that Jewish financial mag
mates in Paris, London. and Berlin
have brought pressure to bear on Rus
sia to prevent further anti-semite out
RACES in the Cars domains
NJ. Witte. Russian minis,er of finance.
is reported to have warned the Gear
that il more outrages occur they VIII
prove disastrous TO Russia's finances.
AS a result, the Car has ordered all
his officials 10 do their utmost 20 sup
press Jew batting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Six Dead; Six Injured.

The latest casualty list places the
dead al six and the injured at the same
number The latter include Marcel
ReaauJt. whose skull was fractured. and
Lorraine Barrow, the German contest
ant. Little hope is entertained OF the
latter's recovery, as he recently under
went serious abdominal operation, and
should he recover from this he will have
10 undergo the ampuJation OF a thigh.
which Will cripple him for life.
Henry Farman, an American rider.
escaped injury by what was almost
miracle His machine was smashed. but
he escaped without a scratch
Dust 0bscured View.
The explanation of the accidents Is
found in the dust that was raised and
the large number of competitors The
dust was so thick that the chauffeurs.
for the greater part OF the time, were
unable TO see the hedges along the road,
much less the other competitors.
Two hundred and sixteen cars.
starting at minute intervals. and all
rushing at top speed through a con-
stantIy denser atmosphere. made the
catastrophe inevitable
Two Hundred and Sixteen Starters
OF the SEQ entries for the race 216
started from Versailles. The weather
was beautiful and the stars were shin
ing brightly as the contestants were
sent off. Owing 10 the great number
of mishaps only sixty-eight OF the start
ers had reached Bordeaux by S o'clock.
It is estimated that 500. .000 persons wit
messed the start
The first car to reach Bordeaux was
driven by Louis Renault- No official
times have been issued as yet, but the
honors seem to be divided between Gas
tend and Braun. both with Mercedes
cars. and Gabriel. with a Mors car
Precautions in Ireland.
LONDON. May 25.-Automobilists here
are greatly excited over the probable
effect of the accidents in the Paris
Madrid race yesterday. on the Bennett
Cup Race in Ireland, on July .. They
say the catastrophe will hardly cause
the postponement of the race, but will
lead TO additional precautions being
taken.
The small number of contestants in the
Irish race. and the fact that the roads
there are not so dusty as in France,
make the case a different one. Another
point which IS in favor of carrying out
Of the Bennett plans is that the ninety
three miles OF the course will be guard
cd by 7GG0 police.
Should the Bennett race be postponed
it would mean a loss of ESQ., 600 TO Ire
lard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
MACH!NlSTS' FIGHT WITH
u. P. ROAD STILL ON

First Vice President P. ]. Conlan. OF
the Machinists' National Union, received
several dispatches yesterday afternoon
relative 10 the settlement of the labor
troubles existing between his organiza-
tion and the Union Pacific Railroad sys-
TEN. The senders are said to be officials
cf the railroad and it is believed they
made inquiries as to the terms of settle
ment of the existing troubles.
The strike settlement made in New
York recently did not include the ma
chinists. as only the boilermakers en-
ployed By the road were concerned il
II. Mr.. Conlan says the Machinists' Ma
tional Unions fight with the railroad is
still on.