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The Washington times., 1903-08-17
MOTHER" JONES' ARMY
THREATENS WASHINGTON
Coming Next Winter With
1,200 Children.
WILL sc0UR "SWEATSHOPS"
Agitator Wishes to Show President the
Extent of Child Labor in the
United States.

WILMINGTON. Del. Aug. Moth
er" Jones spoke before the Central La
bor Union and Bartenders' Union last
night on the subject of child labor She
declared that there were many thou
sands of "child slaves" at work through
out the country, and that many OF them
were working In direct competition
with their own parents.
She said that the recent trip through
New Jersey was already bearing fruit,
and that next winter she would take an
army of 1.200 children to Washington,
all of them gathered from the factor
les and ''sweatshops" OF a few OF the
Eastern cities. She viii not have one
that is over twelve years old She con-
cluded her remarks with a short des-
cription Of the textile strike In Phila-
delphia.
Mother" Jones did not disclose the
contents of the letter she received
from President Roosevelt. She said
that she sought an interview with the
President. but he refused the request
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
COLONIES KRESS AND
SIMPSON ADVANCED
Promotions in Ordnance and
Ouartermaster's Offices Follow.

Col John a. Kress. o. the Ordnance
Department. was promoted TO brigadier
general today and viii be retired tomor-
row. General Kress entered West Point
In 1858 and left there in 1861 TO enter the
war as a major in the Ninety-fourth
New York Infantry. He became sec
ond lieutenant IN the Ordnance Depart
ment in 1863. and has served in that de-
partment continuously since that time
Other promotions brought about in the
Ordnance Department by the advance
ment OF Colonel Kress are: Lieut. Col
John G. Butler. TO colonel; Major Frank
Heath, 10 lieutenant colonel: Capt
Frank E Hobbs. to major; First Lieut..
Thales l. Ames, to captain
Col. John simpson. of the Quartermas-
ter's Department, was today commits
stoned brigadier general and will retire
tomorrow.
Lieut. Col. William S. Patten. OF the
Quartermaster's Department. was al =
vanced 10 colonel, and Major Samuel X.
Jones was promoted to lieutenant col
Onel
The Washington times., 1903-08-17

An important meeting. at which action
is to be taken for a revision of the rail
road passenger rates in the South. is
being held this afternoon at the Raleigh.
The general passenger agents, the
passenger traffic managers, and other
officers OF the Illinois Central, the
Louisville and Nashville, the Southern,
the st. Louis aud San Francisco. the
Georgia Central. the Atlantic Coast
Line. the Seaboard Air Line; the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg, and Potomoc. the
Chesapeake and Ohio, the Baltimore and
Ohio, and many of the smaller lines are
here.
Among those present and who have
submitted definite propositions are
Charles Stone. general passenger agent
Of the Louisville and Nashville; Gen
eral Passenger Agent Hardwicke. of the
Southern; Passenger Traffic Manager w.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17

A. Turk, of the Southern; A. II. Hanson.
Of the Illinois Central: A. G. Jackson.
of the Georgia Central. and ". ]. Craig.
of the Atlantic Coast Line.
For more than two years the passen-
ger rates in the South have been unsat-
isfactory. and the purpose OF the meet
ing today is 10 try 10 agree upon a
plan which can be applied to all of the
lines
The propositions so far made today
were for a slightly increased rate.
which all of the companies must live
up to. II seemed probable that some
such an agreement would be reached be-
fore the agents adjourned. They were
still in session at o'clock
In addition to the rate matter. the
recent consultations were discussed
and arrangements were made TO pre-
vent them from disturbing the present
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
Admiral Dewey and Sir
Thomas Upton Guests
on Mayhower.
GUNS ROAR OUT SALUTE
Water Ali With Craft. In
cluding Excursion Yes
sells From New York.

OYSTER BAY, Aug. 17.-Presidens
Roosevelt took hand in the naval
games today, assisted by Secretary
Moody, Admiral Dewey. and a distin-
guished party of guests.
The President reviewed the warships
in the Sound from the deck OF the May
flower. Sun, breeze. and waves were all
propitious, and every man aboard the
nineteen great lighting machines seemed
to be on his mettle. The maneuvers
took place nearly midway in the Sound.
off Center Island, which lies at the en-
trance of Oyster Bay.
Alive With Sails.
Soon after sunrise the bay and the
sound in the vicinity of the warships
became alive with sails and Hags. Busy
little launches chugged their way
around the graceful yacht, that had not
yet lifted its anchors.
Shortly before $3.50 President Roose-
welt went on board the Mayfiower. A
launch brought him from the J. Wes.
Roosevelt pier. Sir Thomas Upton was
not tardy, soon following the President
over the side. The distinguished visitor
came in on his yacht. the Erin, yester-
day evening, and slept aboard his craft
last ni-ht.
Admiral Dewey and others invited by
the President TO visit the maneuvers
soon appeared. and orders were given TO
proceed 10 the reviewing ground
Twenty -one Guns Boom.
AS soon as the Mayfower took her
station the days business opened W
with booming cannon and dipping fags
Every one of the nineteen vessels fred
the Presidential salute Of twenty
guns when the Executive appeared to
make his formal call and fired II again
vhen he departed
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
RAILROAD CONFERENCE
CALLED FOR BALTIMORE
Officers and Employees Are to Dis
cuSS Differences.

An important conference for the set
tlement OF some differences which exist
between the management and part of the
employees or the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad is TO be held at Baltimore Fri
day
Chairman Robe. OF Newark. Ohio. has
called a meeting OF the engineers for
that date: Chairman Roberts, of Newark.
OF the 1remen; Chairman Budd. or Chi
cago Junction, Ohio, of the conductors.
and Chairman Cottman, OF Philadelphia
OF the trainmen.
There is some dissatisfaction among
the men about the manner in which the
schedule. which was arranged with
Fourth Vice President Potter when he
was general manager. is being carried
out and resolutions Will be adopted
bringing their grievances TO the atten-
tion of\General Manager Symes.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
FRIENDS TRY TO CREATE
SYMPATHY FOR WATSON
Warden Harris Much Disturbed by
an Unsigned Complaint

Capt. James II. Harris. warden OF the
District Jail, has received information TO
the effect that some person or persons
are complaining of the treatment James
NJ. A. Watson is receiving in that insti-
tuition. The information is contained IN
a statement" which is unsigned. This
statement" was shown to Warden Har-
ris. He, however. did not take posses
sion of 1t, and declined to receive IL as 4
complaint because it was not signed by
anyone.
The person who showed the statement
to Warden Harris said it was given 10
him by third person. whose name was
also told to Captain Harris. The charges
or complaints. or whatever they may be
called, Captain Harris says are without
foundation in fact.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
MRS. HANSEN'S SISTER
WRITES FROM BROOKLYN

The Miller Shoemaker Real Estate
Company, of 1925 Thirty-second Street
northwest. has received the following
communication from Mrs. Elva Fletcher,
a sister OF Mrs. Hansen:
"WiTl you kindly forward me all in
formation in regard to the death of Mrs.
Katherine La Morritte Hansen. She was
my only sister and l would come TO
washington at once, but owing 20 illness
l am unable to do so. Miss Gildersleeve,
OF Brooklyn. n. Y, and her half-brother.
Samuel Weller, are in no way related to
my sister. myself or family The only
information that I could receive from
them. was that they did not believe
that my sister had taken her own life,
owing to letters they received previous
to her death. They also refuse TO give
me her husbands address. which they
claim TO have.
Father, George W. Pond. employed
by the Eclipse Oil Works, Newton
Creek, Brooklyn, has not been on
speaking terms. for at least twenty
years. with my sister.
Hoping that you will send all in
formation in your power, as my dear
sister and myself are about the came
age, and I can assure that there is no
more heartbrokeR woman in New
York, than I am at the present time
over my poor sisters death.
Wishing to receive a speedy reply
from you. I remain,
Yours very truly,
"ELVA NJ. FLETCHER,
"4s Powers Street. Brooklyn. Y. Y"
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
COURTIERS ALARMED
FOR KAISER'S SAFETY
Advise Wilhelm to Fortify Him
self Against Socialists.

BERLIN. Aug. 17.-'Vorwaerts' today
states that some reactiOnary courtiers
of the Kaiser are advising him to pur-
chase the island of Pichelswerder, in a
lake a few miles west Of Berlin. as the
site for a new imperial residence.
The new palace. according to their
scheme. could be strongly fortified and
special roads be made from the military
barracks TO the shores of the lake, so
that 1t would be possible to concentrate
protection for the Kaiser as quick as it
was needed.
This extraordinary scheme, says the
paper. is the outcome OF the recent
growth OF socialism
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
Senate Voted o4dberseLy to
Pending Treaty. August u,
o4ccording TO Dispatches
From 6IfnESter Beaupre.
CHARGE HERRAN HAS
CONTRADICTORY NEWS
Hears That Amendments Only
Were Defeated, and Thinks
Congress Nay Yet Vote
FaVorabLy on ConVention.

Conflicting news was announced this
morning as to the action of the Colom-
bian senate on the pending Panama
Canal treaty.
The Acting Secretary of State received
a dispatch at about noon from Minister
Beaupre, at Bogota. stating that the
Colombian senate rejected the Panama
Canal treaty on August r.
No details are given of the action OF
the Colombian senate
DR.. Eerran's Advice.
DR.. Herran. charge d'afhaires of the
Colombian legation, has received a cable
gram from Bogota, which says that on
the 18th of this month the Colombian
senate rejected the amendments to the
Panama Canal treaty. which had been
reported by the canal committee on the
9Th
Whether this means that the senate
does not like the notifications of the
canal committee and wishes to add
others of different purport, or whether
it has been decided TO ratify the treaty
without amendments, the message does
not say
Has Heard Regularly.
DR.. Herran is disposed. however, "a
take a favorable and encouraging view
OF the adviees referred to.
''Since the re-establishment OF the
cable communication said DR.. Herran
'I have heard regularly from Bosota
and am in a position to receive prompt
news about the treaty. This is the cru
gal period of the struggle, and we may
have important news at any minute.
With regard to reported troubles OF
the isthInus. Dr. Rerran says that he
has daily communication with Panama,
and has heard nothing that would indi-
cate anything but absolute quiet there.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
NSHINEV JEWS BURY
DESECRATED RELICS
Great Religious Ceremony Con-
Quoted Under Police Protection.

BERLIN. Aug. 1.-THE St Petersburg
correspondent OF the -TaGeblatt today
wires that the sacred Jewish relics of
Thora. which were desecrated in the
Kishinev riots. have been buried in the
Israelite cemetery of that place.
The burial was marked by great re-
ngious ceremony. Twenty thousand
Jews, wailing mournful chants. formed a
procession and followed the relics.
The rites were performed under po-
lice protection
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
RUSSO-AN ERICAN
TRANS-PACIFIC LINERS
Muscovites to Begin Service to Our
Ports.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 1.-THE
Russian government is about to begin
trans-Pacifc passenger and freight
service TO American ports.
The minister of marine has issued an
order to the effect that hereafter ships
belonging TO the Russian volunteer
squadron, which sail from Odessa to the
far East. shall prolong their voyages to
American Pacific ports. carrying passen-
gers and freight
The first vessel TO sail under the new
order will be the Smolensk. The date
OF sailing has not yet been decided on.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
RAILROAD AGENTS MEET HERE
TO DISCUSS REVISION OF RATES
Companies VIII EndeaOor Unite Plan Which Can Be Applied All Lines
Agreement

understanding and thus precipitating a
rate war
1t is understood that the new combin-
ations are TO be asked to enter the
agreement which will be reached later
today.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
SOLEMN MEMORIAL MASS
FOR SUBWAY VICTIMS

PARIS. Aug IA solemn memoria
mass for the victims OF last weeks uo
dergTound disaster was celebrated II
Notre Dame Cathedral this morning
Cardinal Rieard pronounced the adso
luton
Those present included all the mem
bers OF the diplomatic corps In Paris
a number Of senators and deputies. cit
legislators. and several thousand of IN
GENERAL public.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
ROMAN P0NTlFF CALLS
THE VATICAN A JAIL

LONDON, Aug. 17.-"My jailers con-
fined me here and then ran away" This,
according TO the Daily Mails" Rome
correspondent. whom the Pope received
today. is how Plus expressed his en-
baTrassment at the ceremonial life of
the Vatican. his jailers being the Sacred
College of Cardinals.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
LIEUT.. LACOUR BLOCKS
MANY PROMOTIONS

Joseph W. Lacour. second lieutenant
ia the Sixteenth Infantry, will probably
be dropped from the army rolls on
August 81 He disappeared about three
moHths ago while charges were pending
against him, and viii be regarded as a
descrter II he fails to show up before
Friday.
Lacour is blocking promotions In the
grade of second lieutenant. and officers
whom he ranks are anxioasly awaiting
dnal action in his case.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
GARRISON ASSUMES
DUTIES AS AUDITOR

John r. Garrison reported for duty
today as Auditor for the District OF
Columbia. The formalities Of his in
stallatiOn into office were concluded be-
fore 10 o'clock. and Mr.. Garrison be-
gan Immediately the discharge of his
new duties
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
WHITE DENIED CALLERS
AT COViNGTON JAIL

CoVINGTON, KY, Aug. 17--There
were a number Of callers yesterday at
the Covington jail. all bent on seeing
Thomas White one OF the convicted
slayers of J. b. Marcum. who was
brought here Saturday night from Gym
thiana by order of Judge Osborne, of
that place. None OF the callers was
scmitted. as the Jail authorities were
not satisfied as to the intentions of
those who wanted TO talk with White.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
Belgrade Reports New
Affront to Gar by
Balkan Rebels.
VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZED
Italian .Sympathizers Hope to
Force Rome to Intervene
in Disturbed District.

BELGRADE. Aug. IA message from
Usknb reports that Russian Vice Consul
Mandelstram has been shot near Mon
astir. No official confirmation OF the re-
port is obtainable.
DR.. Mandelstram, who was originally
acting consul at Uslsub. was recently ap-
pointed TO succeed NJ. RostkoWski, who
was murdered. Much anxiety has been
felt regarding DR.. Mandelstram's safety.
Refused an Escort.
The governor of Monastir refused 20
give him an escort to his new post, but
later consented to do so. Dr. Mandel-
stram then started across country from
Uskub. Nothing further has been heard
of the newly appointed consul until to-
day.
ROME, Aug. IA body of volunteers
is being organized to land on the coast
of the Adriatic at the first opportune
moment, its ultimate aim being to join
the Bulgarian insurgents who are oppos-
ing Turkish methods in the Balkans.
These Bulgarian sympathizers hope
that Italy viii eventually be forced 10
send Italian regulars to aid in the set
Ting of the difficulties in the disturbed
territory.
Roumania Orders Arms.
BUCHAREST. Roumania. Aug. 1.-THE
war Office has ordered the immediate
manufacture OF large quantities of am
munition- The order Is significant az
| indicating that the Roumanian govern
ment is planning to take hand in the
Balkan trouble.
LONDON, Aug. IT-The 81. Petersburg
correspondent of tine Central News''
wires that the Russian squadron ordered
to Turkish waters last week consists OF
four warships, FIVE destroyers, and six
| torpedo boats.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
KING PETERS APPEAL
TO ANGlO-SAx0N NATIONS

BIRMINGHAM. England. Aug. H.
The Post learns that King Peter OF
Servia has appealed TO America and
England TO send back their ministers
who were withdrawn at the time OF his
entrance into Belgrade. This, the
Post" asserts, will shortly be done.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
c. VANDERBILT DoRMIToRY.

NEW HAVEN. Aug. 17.-It is an
nounced that the dormitory being built
for the Sheffield Scientific Department Of
Yale by f. w. Vanderbilt will be called
the Cornelius Vanderbilt dormitory in
memory of the brother of the donor. The
building was presented TO the academic
department of Yale by the late Cornelius
Vanderbilt In memory of mis- eldest son,
W. II. Vanderbilt.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
THE WEATHER.

The weather viii be generally fair to-
night and tomorrow in the East and
South, except in the central portion of
eastern Florida, where showers are
probable tomorrow.
II will be somewhat warmer tomor-
row in the Middle Atlantic States.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
GRAND ARMY VETERANS
THRONG SAN FRANCISCO
Thousands Arrive for the
Encampment Tomorrow.
BLACKS ELECTION ASSURED
Torrance, of Minneapolis, Throws
Weight of Influence in His Favor.
Miles on Hand.
BLACKS ELECTION ASSURED

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.-THE Grand
Army encampment which Eominally
opens here tomorrow, promises to be
one of the greatest held in years, de-
spite the distance that most of the
veterans have had to travel. There are
now nearly e. 900 members of the C. A.
R. in this city, and it is said that sew
eral Thousand Will reach here today on
delayed trains
The city is richly decorated, the fea-
ture on Market Street being tall poles
on each side of the street for many
blocks, each surmounted by an Ameri-
can flag with a cluster of smaller flags
below.
General Miles Arrives.
From each pole are strung lines OF
electric lights across the street. and at
the junction of Market, Third anG
Kearney Streets is a big arch. covered
with lights and pictures of scenes in the
civil war
Among prominent arrivals Sunday
were Lieut.. Gen. Miles and party, and
Comnander-in- Chief Stewart. The cleo
tion of General Black. OF Illinois. as
commander chief. is conceded by all
General Torrance. of Minneapolis, is
strongly in. favor of Black, and his sup
port has brought many delegations tc
vote for the Illinois man.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
UNPRovoKED ASSAULT.

For making an alleged unprovoked as
sault upon Joseph Anderson Saturday
night, George Nogie was fned $40 by
Judge Mills In the Police Court today.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
PASSES
A RESTLESS NIGHT

LONDON. Aug 17.-Lord Salisbury,
who has been i'll for several days. passed
a restless night
The Washington times., 1903-08-17

High tide tomorrow. 2: 54 am, 3;l6 + N.
Low tide tomorrow 9:44 am. 9;55 Pm.
The Washington times., 1903-08-17
TEMPERATURE,
STREET TEMPERATURE

Afileck's standard thermometer regis
tered TODAY:
The Washington times., 1903-08-17

Fair tonight: warmer and
fair tomorrow; light, Vari-
able winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-23
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
The Army

Capt William Weigel, quartermaster, has
been ordered to Fort Sheridan, Illinois, to
take charge of the construction work at
that post, to relieve Capt. Morton +. Smith,
Can't. George. w Ruthers, commissary,
has been assigned to duty as chief COM
missary of the Department of California to
relieve Maj. Charles r. krauthoff, commits
Sary.
has been ordered to his home. Denver, Col,
for annulment of lis contract.
First Lieut.. James S. Butler, signal corps,
has been ordered to the general hospital.
Washington Barracks, for surgical treat
First Lieut.. John McManus. artillery
corps. has been ordered 20 the general hos
pital at Fort Bayard. New Mexico. for
treatment.
The Navy
he>following officers have been detached
from the Essex and placed on waiting or
ders: Commander l.. c. Heilner, Lieutenant
Commander D. W. Coffman, Lieutenants
O. n. HAYWARD and T. II. Brown and AS
sistant Paymaster z. s. Stalnaker.
Lieut.. ]. F. Hubbard, from the Essex to
Ensign II. G.. Sparrow. from the Essex to
the Castine.
Passed Assistant Surgeon c. N. Fiske to
the naval hospital Boston. Mass
passed Assistant Surgeon G. l.. Angeny,
from the Essex to the naval hospital, Phil
Assistant Paymaster N. w. Grant. from,
the Lancaster to the naval station, Guanta-
namo. , A..
Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department,
via the Vixen to the naval station. Guanta-
namo. Wv ~ . 80. 80.
the naval station. San Juan. p. r.. to the
naval station, New York, n. Y. for treat
meQt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-23
A STORY ABOUT CANNON
When He Was Defeated for the United
States Senate.
December Success.


Many are the tales being told of Repre-
sentative Joseph u. Cannon, the new speak
er or the House. Some are true and some
are not. but Uncle Jo," he is fondly
called, never denies any OF them. Some OF
the good Cnes which aIe now forgotten
were frequently passed from tongue TO
tongue Immediately after he defeated
for the United States Senate instead OF
Senator Shelby NJ. cullon. In some way
the impression became general IN Washing
ton that MIR. Cannon took his defeat much
TO heart, although later developments
seemed TO oiSprove this. The corps OF
Washington correspondents gathered en-
masse at his hotel 10 interview him. There
were many yelled illusions to what had
happened in the illinois Legislature, and
finally one OF the correspondents mustered
up courage to ask him outright:
Now. Uncle 10. tell as just why you were
defeated?"
at their colleague. Mr.. Cannon seized the
inquirer by the arm, led him away from the
group and then, leaning close to his ear,
whispered in stage tone that could be
heard throughout the small hotel corridor.
Il didn't have votes enough.
The roar of laughter had hardly subsidized
when Representative Rodenberg, at one
time member of the United States Civil
service Commission and representa-
tive-elect TO Congf ess, declared
''Ill tell you the truth, boys, Cannon got
TO be too much OF an aristocrat for his
farmer legislators.
The assertion was received with surprise
by those who knew Mr.. Cannon so well for
mis- democratic manner OF wearing his
clothes and appearing on the floor OF the
House as well in his committee room
at the Capitol, and the afable and hearty
way which he has of meeting his friends
with a slap on the back and a hearty laugh.
Its true, urged Rodenberg, Il heard
him make a speech in the caucus and there
he was shouting either and neither and
sounding the Ell In that long accented way
SO affected. II is popularity believed out in
Illinois. only by aristocrats. l knew that
Cannon's race lost"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-23
indianapolis.

Abraham Bossum tried to shoot his wife
while drunk.
Friends of Harold b. Hibben gave him a
dinner at the Columbia Club.
George AIDE came to Indianapolis to see
his play, 1.-The County Chairman" at Eng
lishs.
Organization of the Gas Consumers
League was perfected at Commercial Club
meeting.
Amos W. Butler wrote letter to a North
Carolina judge on the workings of the
Indiana parole law.
Edward L. Hays and William N. Grimes
were arrested at the Claypool, charged
with being card sharks.
The body OF William Cruise, with his
throat cut from ear to ear was found in a
cornfield near Nora, Ind.
William w. Butler. father of Secretary
Amos w. Butler. of the State Board of
Charities, died at his sons home. at the
age of ninety three.