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The Washington times., 1903-11-17
HEAVY POLICE GUARD
ON CHICAGO RAILWAYS
Mayor Harrison Authorized by Council
to Use Endeavors to End
Strike.

CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-An attempt TO
resume service on the Cottage Grove
line Of the Chicago Street Railway
was made this morning when a train
with an inspector and fifteen policemen
on board was started uptown at 9:45
O'Clock
Extraordinary precautions to suppress
disorder were taken, 1000 policemen be-
ing scattered IN squads along the Cot
tage Grove Avenue tracks. Along Vent
worth Avenue, 800 policemen were sta
toned, making more than One-half of
the entire police force Of the city now
on strike duty.
Arbitration Of the street car strike was
set afoot by the common council last
night. A resolution was offered author
izing Mayor Harrison. IN conjunction
with prominent citizens or members Of
the common council, at his option, TO
use his best endeavors TO procure sub
mission of the strike issues TO arbitra~
ton. The plan was adopted.
THE adoption of this resolution by the
common council" said Mayor Harrison.
changes the situation by giving me
power to set afoot measures looking 70.
ward arbitration. When I was asked TO
do this thing earlier In the day by the
Chicago Federation of Labor, L was
compelled 10 answer that I had no au-
thority TO do so. I will decide today.
probably, whom I viii name on that
committee.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
Mr.. GREEN'S FUNERAL
WITHOUT OSTENTATION
Services in Brick Presbyterian Church
Attended by Prominent
Municipal Officials.

NEW YORK. Nov. lin manner
simple and without ostentation. the
funeral Of Andrew H Green. father Of
Greater New York" was held this morn
ing in the Brick Presbyterian Church.
where hundreds OF his friends We're
gathered.
The services were conducted by Dr.
Richardson and lasted only about an
hour. Then the cortege left the church
for the Grand Central Station. where a
train was taken for Worcester. Mass,
the final resting place
There, We're no services at the home
of Mr.. Green. The body was taken TO
the church. where. down the aisle. be-
tween the lines of municipal delegations,
1t was borne To the inside of the chancel
rail. There were no floral decorations.
Scriptures were read by the Rev Dr.
George F. Webster. and this was fol-
lowed by an address by the Rev. DR.
Layton Williams The services We're
closed with a prayer by the Rev. DR. W.
r. Richards. minister of the Brick Pres
byterian Church.
The cover of the casket was then re-
moved. and a final look was taken OF
the man who had helped TO make New
York what IL is today. Most OF the
or Low, We're at the church. Besides.
there We're delegations from the de-
Dartments of the municipal govern
ment, as well as from the many prOni-
nent societies OF which Mr.. Green had
been a member.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
DIETRICH TAKES CASE
TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
Charges Against Summers
Presented Today.
SAYS HE WAS INCOMPETENT
Senator Was Accompanied by Editor
Rosewater and 4. c.
Lindsay.

Senator Dietrich Of Nebraska, who has
become the central figure in an fudict-
ment for bribery in connection with the
appointment Of a postmaster at Hast
iHgs, Neb., and who. in turn, has filed
counter charges against United States
District Attorney W S. Summers. Of
Nebraska in the effort to Oust him. ap-
peared at the Department of Justice this
morning with Editor Edward Rosewa-
ter. of the Omaha Bee" and II. c
Lindsay. candidate for the Office of
United States district attorney. The
charges were brought before Attorney
General Knox
These charges, It was learned, We're
only of a general character, the princi-
pal claim being that Summers was in
competent. Specific charges as 10 bad
methods in Office or fraud. were not
made, and the charge is filed simply on
the general lines that might be brought
against any official by his enemies.
Attorney General Knox was trifie
later than usual in coming TO the Cabi-
net meeting as a result OF the hearing
at the Department Of Justice
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
District Man Presented
as the Successor of
John A. Merritt.
ROBINSON DECLINES JOB
Concord Man Withdraws
After Failing to Secure
Necessary Backing.

Charles II. Bell, president OF the
American Security and Trust Com
pany: Attorney ~ B. Bsown, and Cap
tain Cowles, Of the navy, were callers at
the White House this morning in con-
nection with a postofflce matter
In view Of the implications in which
Postmaster John A.hMerritt has been
ters that the President might make p
change in the Office. or perhaps not re,
appoint him. the callers this morning
presented the name Of Frederick L.
Chapin with recommendations as can
didate for the position. in case there
should be any change
Mr.. Chaplin IS secretary to Associate
Justice Brown. of the Supreme Court
He was formerly Of New York. but is
now a resident Of the District OF Coltsm-
bia. The whole question as to the post
mastership is unsettled. but the friends
of certain candidates before the time
comes for a reappointment are beginning
TO urge their claims. and it was in this
connection that the call was made this
morning.
There was some talk that Henry A
Robinson. postmaster at Concord. n. H.
would make a strong fight for the job.
but Mr.. Robinson has written .etter to
New York State postmaster which in
dicates that ne is no longer a candidate
Mr.. Robinson first wrote to the New
York postmaster asking his assistance
IN securing the position. The New. York
er promptly answered that Mr.. Merritt
was his personal friend. and. besides,
ne would not help a New Hampshire
man 10 get the postmastership. when 1t
was held by a New Yorker.
To this letter Mr. Robinson replied
lam not moving against Mr. Merritt
Indeed. VIII t;lke no step whatever II
it is his expectation TO be reappointed. -
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
KING VICTOR OF ITALY
ARRIVES IN LONDON
Runner Says Sovereign Seeks to Prepare
New International Com
hinatiCn.

LONDON. Nov. liking Victor
Emmanuel Of Italy. accompanied by
queen Helena. and Foreign Minister
Tittoni. arrived al Windsor Castle this
afternoon, where they were cordially
greeted by King Edward and Queen
Alexandra.
ROME. Nov. 1.-THE opinion prevails
N many quarters hat the ultimate OBJ
tect of King VictoTs visit abroad.
Z specially In EnglaN'. is 70 prepare
new international combination. where
by Italy can abandon the triple alliance.
The King feels that he cannot count on
the assistance OF Germany in the ex-
pansion aspirations OF his country.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17

ing a million or more farmers in this
country every year.
rhe department he said. would en-
deavOr TO assist the institute lecturers,
who number about 500. one-half OF
whom We're outside of the colleges and
experiment stations, and who were
therefore not so closely in touch with
the agricultural research. DR.. True de-
clared that the Farmers Institutes were
a powerful factor in the agricultural
development of the country. and urged
that they be made even stronger.
Program for Tonight
There being but little miscellaneous
business before the convention, tomOr-
rows business was taken up and Dr.
True made a report for the committee
on indexing agricultural literature.
The program for this afternoon and
tonight Is as follows:
. y. m.-Meetings of sections on ag-
riculture and chemistry. entomology
and mechanic arts.
p. m.-Meetings Of sections on col
lege work. and horticulture and botany.
p. m.-GeneraI session Aiscellane-
GUS business.
$50 p. m.-Address by the president OF
the association. James K Patterson. Of
Kentucky.
At noon today 121 delegates and vis-
itors had registered. 1t is expected that
more names will be added TO the list
later.
The officers Of the association are:
President. ]. K. Patterson. OF Kentucky;
vice presidents, r. H Jesse. Of Nilsson
ri; W. Z. Stone. OF Indiana; T. H. Tai
iaferro. Of Florida; c. c. Thach, Of Ala
bama: J. w. Heston. OF South Dakota;
secretary and treasurer, E. 3. VOORHEES,,
of New Jersey; photographer, A c.
True, OF Washington. D. c.: executive
committee, H. c. White, OF Georgia,
chairman; w. o. Thompson, Of Ohio;
w. II. Jordan, OF New York; c. F. Cur
tiss. of Iowa; ex ofieio. the president,
the junior ex-president (W- NJ LiggetD.
the secretary.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
DOMINICAN REBELS
SEEK RECOGNITION
Jiminez's Representative at
the State Department.
Mr.. HAY AWAITS ADWCES
Impossible for United States to Act
Until It Hears From Min
lister Powell.
Mr.. HAY AWAITS ADWcES

Dominican revolutiOnists have asked
the State Department to recognize them
as the controlling power in Santo Do
ming0.
J. y. Giordani. OF New York, who has
credentials showing him to be the ac
credited representative of General jim
inez and the government which the rev
olutionists claim to have set up in Sauto
Domingo, called on Assistant Secretary
Looplis AT the State Department this
morning and asked that the United
States recognize3the revolutionary gov
ernment as the 0e factO government of
Santo Domingo.
NJ. Giordani was told that it is i'm
possible for the United States TO act
until it has adyices from Minister
Powell, showing that the revolutionists
have really established a government
In spite of the announcement of the
Dominican government that the five
chief ports of the republic are closed TO
traffic, because OF the revolution, agents
of the Clyde Line of steamers Nan-
nCunce that their steamers Will make
regular trips TO Santo ROmingo
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
PETITIONS FILED
IN THE SENATE
AGAINST SIMOOI'
Chuscdes ana Organizations Seek His Expulsion Because
He Is a Mormon and BelIeUeS Polygamp.

dent George G. Ward, of the CONNER
cial Pacific Cable Company. Mr.. Ward
requests the enactment Of certain leg
islatiOn for the relief of existing con-
ditions in the Midway Islands endan-
gering cable communication.
He asks Congress to provide appro-
priations "for the establishment of a
suitable harbOr. buoys and lighthouses,
for the construction of landing facili-
ties. and for the establishment Of ma
rines or other guards to maintain order
and enforce the laws at that place"
Petition From Club.
A petition praying for the reorganiza-
sented in the Senate today by Mr.. Frye
of Maine for the Economic o. NJ Club.
OF Washington. 1t Consisted Of a resolu-
tion passed by the cub to the effect that
the placing Of the bureau under Cabl-
net officer with political Affiliations had
destroyed its non-partisan character,
and that 1t ought to be reorganized as
a separate depa1 on a non-parti-
san basis
Organized labor and reform clubs
throughout the country have been asked
to take similar action and use their in
huenee on Congress TO obtain this dis
position OF the subject
The petition ASSERTS that the condi-
tions under which laboring men. women
and children live and work, how they
are clothed. fed and lodged; the t'aiitary
conditions in which they work." exc. are
all questions affecting their material
and moral welfare. and can only be
fairly and truthfully gathered and col
lated by a nOn-partisan department"
The petition was referred to the Com
mittee on Education and Labor
Rights of Aliens.
A bill affecting the District Of COlum-
bia, introduced in the Senate today by
Mr. Gallinser of New Hampshir- pro-
vides for amending the act entitled AN
act TO better define and regulate the
rights of aliens &c hold and own real
estate in the Territories" Il was re-
ferred to the District Committee.
The feature of the bill Is that ii ex-
tends to the District OF Columbia the
provisions now in force in the several
Territories.
At 1910 the Senate adjourned.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
EXPERTS
GATHERING HERE
IN CONVENTION
Annual Meeting of American Association of Agricultural
Colleges and Experiment Stations Opens Business.

Men famous as teachers and expert
menters in the agricultural world gath
cred together this morning in the seven
teenth annual convention OF the Ameri-
can Association of Agricultural Colleges
and Experiment Stations. which IS now
In session at the ShOreham Hotel. The
delegates hail from every State in the
Union. They are here to aid in shaping
the policy of agricultural instruction for
tbs country and to advise on the best
X cans for furthering the dissemination
OF the facts gathered by the Government
agricultural bureaus and the agricultural
colleges among American farmers.
After the opening prayer. by the Rev
Or. Buckham, of Vermont, President J.
X. Patterson, Of Kentucky, made a
short address Of welcome to the dele
gates, and the regular business Of the
convention was begun. which consisted
mainly of the reports Of the officers OF
the association and Of several standing
committees.
Rhodes Scholarships.
II c. White, chairman Of the execu-
tive committee, IN his report, said the
trustees of the Cecil Rhodes scholarship
had decided TO allow the graduates of
the agricultural colleges to compete
English scholarship.
Tie report of the treasurer. z. 3.
VOORHEES,, proved acceptable. and an
auditing committee of three was appoint
ed. A. c. True, Of Washington, biblio-
srapher of the association, also made
q report. The reports Of the different
sections of the association were called
for. but all were postponed until after
the section meetings
Dr. A. c. True, who. by the way, was
unusually busy this morning, making no
less than three separate reports, ad-
dressed the convention on the subject
Farmers Institutes and the United
States Department of Agriculture" DR..
True said the department policy was
TO aid in every way possible the insti-
tutes. which are the means Of instruct
The Washington times., 1903-11-17

The Senate was in open session only
twenty-one minutes today. in which
time the usual large number of petit
tions and memorials were prese lted. Mr.
Hale of Maine moved an adjournment
but on Mr.. Penrose's request withdrew
It. and the Senate went into executive
session
RemOnstrances against Senator Reed
Smoot. the Mormon elder. retaining his
seat were sent to the clerks desk in
large quantities in the Senate today.
Mr.. Penrose submitted petitions from
churches and other organizations ask
ing for a Constitutional amendment
prohibiting polygamy, also asking for
Mr.. SmOot's expulsion. Mr.. Depew sent
up another patch of a similar nature.
Mr. Teller. in presenting a number
Of oetiuons from Colorado. called at
tention 10 the fact that they did not
demand Mr.. Shoots expulsion, but
merely asked that the charges against
him be properly investigated and ap-
propriate action taken.
Upon a resolution introduced by Mr..
Kean. the Secretary Of War wss direct
ed to make survey and prepare an es-
innate of the cost for the dredging Of a
seventeen-foot channel in the Delaware
RIVER BClhECA LANtlNO-At ~ - eAA41 A---
adelDhia.
At 1921, upon motion of Mr.. Penrose.
the Senate went into executive session
TO consider nominations OF postmasters.
Wright Is Confirmed
Behind closed doors a number OF NOM
nations We're taken up and confirmed.
The most important one locally on
which favorable action was taken was
that of Judge Daniel Thew Wright, Of
Ohio, for associate justice Of the Dis
trict Supreme Court.
Mr. McLaurin Of mississippi and Mr..
Taliaferro of Florida appeared in their
seats. today for the first time this ses-
sion.
Pacific Cable Needs.
An important communication relating
to the cable service between the United
States. the Midway Islands in the Pa
ciic, and the Philippines was presented
in the Senate today by President Pro
Tenn Frye. II consisted Of a cOmmuni-
cation from Secretary kSody transmit
ting a copy of a letter from Vice Presi-
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
PLAN FOR A DRIVEWAY
IN VIRGINIA ABANDONED

The plan for driveway on the Vir-
ginia side of the Potomac River has
been abandoned, as result OF the In
sDectiOn this morning of General Miles
Colonel SymOns. and other members Of
the Road Drivers and Riders AssOcias
ten
Too much expense would be entailed
and the site proposed Is rather far out
of the way for local horsemen. Instead
an extension VIII be made Of the pres
snt driveway on this side Of the river
II the money IS obtained the TEN.
porary driveway, which viii be COM
pleted within thirty days. viii be made
straightaway. beginning at Twenty-fiftt
Street and ending at the turn or the
driveway.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
Prepared to Negotiate a
New Canal Treaty
With America.
DETAILS OF REVOLUTION
Morgan & Co. to Finance
Republic-PreSident Mar
roquin's Appeal.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE Panama
Railro "a Steamship Company's steamer
City OF Washington arrived today from
Colon with Intelligence Of the recent
revolution. The steamer had flying FROM
her foremasthead the flag of Panama
and brought among her passengers the
special commissioners Of the new repub-
lie 10 negotiate a new canal treaty at
Washington
They are DIR. Manuel Z. Amador, min
lister Of finance of the new republic, and
Frederico Boyd, commissioners; Carlos
Arasemena, secretary, and Archibald
Boyd. attache. DR.. Amador is said to
be the real head Of the revolutionary
party in Panama Mr.. Boyd was ap>
pointed because he represented the said
business interests and was known TO be
popular With the people.
Declined to Talk.
The com nissioners. not knOwinf. their
exact status, declined to talk until
they learned the latest intelligence from
washington They could not say wheth-
er they would go direct TO Washington
or not.
The City Of Washington was in the
center of the trouble at Colon, and re-
ceived on board a great number of
anu DtNduot Va AAiI
general fear Of a clash between the
insurrectionists and the Colon bian
troops
There were 500 OF these troops in Colon
who demanded transportation by rail
10 Panama, but the railroad sllthori-
ties refused 10 take them Thes- marched
Gown to the railroad termiPal. and
were stopped by marines from lle Unit
ed States cruiser Nashville. The ma
rines had placed fat cars. laden with
cotton bales. in front OF the houses. and
filed the windows with bales OF cot
ton forming Darricades. which We're
manned b,s marines
Troops Without Commanders.
After some parley the troops went
down on the pier to the British Royal
Mail steamer AtratO. 70 embark for
Cartagena. The officers Of the troops
had III the meantime gone to Panama,
and they were without commanders.
Colonel Black. with the marines, TAX
ing advantage OF the fact that the
troops had all passed down the pier,
changed the cotton bale barrtcades until
they blocked the pier, and refused 70
allow the troops TO come back to shore
A fund of $500 was collected and the
troops were sent. passage paid. by the
AtratO TO Cartagena. t'Or two days
November and ). great excitement
prevailed In Colon, and many OF the
foreign residents sought shelter with
their families on the City Of Wash
ingIOn
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
THE SUBJECT
OF CABINET DISCUSSION
Commission Coming to Be
Officially Recognized.
WILL NEGOTIATE A TREATY
No Specially Harsh Action Contemp-
lated Respecting President Mar
roquin's Protest.

AT the regular Cabinet meeting at the
White House this morning all the mem
bers were present with the exception Of
Postmaster General Payne and Secre-
tary Shaw, both Of whom are absent in
New York TO attend the annual banquet
OF the Chamber Of Commerce tonight
The principal matter up for discus
sion at the meeting was the develop
ments in the Panama situation.
MarToquin's Protest.
The protest against the action of this
Government which was sent by Presi-
dent MarrOquin to the President OF the
Senate was discussed. While the action
Of President Marroquin in forwarding
the protest direct 10 the Senate instead
Of TO the State Department IS regarded
as decidedly Irregular, the matter viii
not be dealt with harshly. The protest
was seen unoficially by the President.
In preparation for the reception OF
the Panama commission. who are ex-
pected here tomorrow, matters with re-
gard to treaty negotiations We're re-
ferred to. The status OF this commission
was discussed. and. with the new min
ister they Will be recognized officially.
Senator Dietrich's Case.
Attorney General Knox remained in
consultation with the President some
time after the Cabinet meeting lad ad-
journed. and the Nebraska matter. IN
which charges are made against Sena-
TOR Dietrich and w S. Summers. United
States district attorney. was taken up
for consideration. though no dehnitive
conclusion was arrived at
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
PENNSYLVANIA TRUST co.
WEATHERS A STORM

READING. Pa. Nov. IA run on the
Pennsylvania Trust Company is in
progress. The cOmpany's office was
crowded by anxious investors al morn
ing. many being women with savings
accounts. a speciality Of which is made
by the company.
George Brooke. president of the COM
pany. made an address to the crowd as
suring il that there was no cause for
alarm and that the company was able
TO pay every dollar deposited with il.
The run subsided later in the day The
company is believed to be IN as sound
condition as any IN the State.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
GLORIOSA WINS THE
FIRST RACE AT BENNiNG G

The first race today at Benning was
won by Gloriosa (Higgins), to 10; Wild
ows Mite CE. Walsh). to /. second;
Wager (Creamer). 80 TO l. third.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17

This morning the temperature Is below
zero AT stations IN the Northwest. and
as far SOuth as Cheyenne, and the line
Of freezirg temperature Is traced to
central Texas. central New Mexico, and
central Arizona
In the middle and south Atlantic and
east Gulf States and the upper Ohio
Valley rain viii be followed by a cold
wave with snow IN the northern dis
tricts, and low temperature for the
saesOn VIII continue several days
The Washington times., 1903-11-17

Piso's Cure-fO years the market, and still
the best for Coughs and Colds. 25e per bottle
ADV.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
ASKS FOR RECEIVER
FOR M'EAY ESTATE
Action of Jenny P. Mckay,
Claiming to Be Widow.
VALIDITY OF DIVORCE DENIED
Claims oklahSma -aurt Was Without
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in Dis
tIict Never Determined.

Jenny w. Pope Mckay, who says she
is the widow OF the late Col. Nathaniel
Mckay, today made her first appearance
on her own behalf. in connection with
the settlement of the Mckay estate.
In her petition asking for the appoint
ment OF receiver for the estate she
also asks the Sapreme Court OF the
District TO make a decree annulling the
decree Of divorce secured by Colonel
Mckay. in Logan county, Oklahoma.
The petition. witch is fled by Attor-
ncys William NJ. Springer and A \.
Hoehling, jr., naHtes Philip Hichborn.
Henry r. Woodagi, !, and Mabel Grace
Mckay, executors Of the will OF Colonel
Mckay; Elizabetn II. Wiedersheim and
Harriet A Kneisley his daughters, and
their husbands; Joseph J. F. Klein. the
Dewey Hotel Company. Oscar a. Bir-
ney. as trustee; Samuel Tatam, John S.
Blair. James F. itch, and George w.
Brown as deferlants-
Causes of Complaint.
The complaint is a voluminous docu-
ment containing over fifty typewritten
pages. OF this, eight pages contain the
prayers OF the petitioner.
1t is set out ia the COMPLAINT that In
April. 1885. Colonel Mckay commenced
proceedings In t'se local ccIrt for di-
vorce against Jvc.de w. Pope Mckay,
and alleges that he was a resident OF
the District Ms Mckay says she filed
a cross-bin and was awarded alimony
at the rate Of $125 monthly The cause,
she says. remains pending in the local
court. IN 1901. she says, she was in
formed Colonel Mckay procured a di-
vorce from her in Oklahoma. These
proceedings in Oklahoma, she says, are
void, because the court was without
Jurisdiction
Management of the Estate.
The greater part Of the complaint is
taken up in recital of the proceeding
connected with the management of Colo
mel McKay's estate since his death in
July. 1902, at Atlantic City. and of his
marriage with Mabel Grace Mckay in
June. 1902. There are also number OF
interrogatories submitted 10 the defen-
dants for their answers.
Most Of TIE personal property belong
ing 10 the estate OF Colonel Mckay was
advertised TO pc sold at public auction
on October II lest. and the sale was
postponed.
The catalogue OF personal property o;
the Mckay estate contains 673 items,
Ewers, Chinese and japanese plaques.
oil paintings. candelabra. Egyptian
wares. chinaware. table services. dining
room and 3arlor decorations. etchings,
and engraVings. den" furnishings, ORR
entail rugs, ard books.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17

Georgia FloOring-Nicely Worked-sa.s
per 100 #. Libbey & Co.. 9Th & NY. az
ADV.