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The Washington times., 1903-09-26
SAM PARKS BOLTS
IRON CONVENTION

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Sept 2s.-The In
ternational Association of Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers was almost
disrupted last night in consequence Of
the action of Sam Parks. who bolted
the convention with the New York dele
gates, because Daniel Brophy. of New
York. who held proxy from Scranton,
Pa. was seated. The boiling threw the
convention into an uproar, during which
President Buchanan accepted motion
to adjourn without date. When the con
vention met this morning, Sam Parks
objected to the seating OF Daniel Bropny.
The chair ruled that the convention had
seated Brophy and the latter would have
the right to vote. Come OF. boys"
shouted Parks after this ruling. NO
union man can sit in a convention with
that 'scab.' He walked ou- of the
hall, and the other delegates from New
York Union No. 2 left the hall.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
ALVERSTONE NARROWS
BRITISH ALASKAN CLAIMS
Remark Made Before Commission
Is Thought Significant.

LONDON, Sept. ga remark made by
Lord Chief Justice Alverstone. who is
presiding over the Alaskan Boundary
Commission, this afternoon, is regarded
as significant by the American counsel.
who take it to mean that Lord Alver-
stone disregards what is considered TO
be the main feature of the British con-
tention.
David T. Watson. of Pittsburg, was
continuing his argument on the treaty
of 1925. The chief justice made fire.
quent remarks, indicating that he was
impressed by Mr.. Watson's speech.
finally remarking:
without wishing to flatter you,
yours is a most powerful argument"
Mr.. Watson discussed the question of
the existence Of a mountain chain along
the coast, declaring IL was clear the
negotiators of the treaty proceeded
with the assumption that there was a
continuous dominant range around all
the inlets. AS a matter of fact. Mr..
Watson said. there was no such range.
IF such a range existed as depicted
on the maps" interjected A. B. Ayles-
worth, of Canadian counsel. I'VE would
not be here"
Proceeding. Mr.. Watson said that
Great Britain argued that the treaty did
not settle the boundary line. but left it
to be subsequently ascertained.
Chief Justice Alverstone said he did
not so understand the British argument.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
UMBRELLA MAKES
SHORT CIRCUIT
Passengers on Metropolitan Treat
ed to Electric Display.

PARIS, Sept. ga passenger on the
Metropolitan Railway dropped an UNI
brella on the rails as a train was stand
ing in the ST. Paul station. The con-
tact OF the umbrella with the rails
caused short circuit. a loud report
iensued and a shower of sparks rose
beneath the carriage. panic resulted.
sand the terror stricken passengers
rushed madly from the train. Fortu-
nately no harm was done and the train
resumed its journey, but with empty
carriages. while the owner OF the UNI
brella stood on the platform crying
plaintively: Where is my umbrella
Give me back my umbrella"
The late serious accident on the Met
ropoIitan does not deter the partisans
of rapid transit. Lyons has decided to
initiate the capital, and is at present
studying plans by NJ. Bertier. construc-
tor OF the grand system that convcy=
Parfs sewage under the Seine 70 Acheres.
The Lyons line will cost S6.eOo.OOO. and
presents no great difficulties of con-
struction The traction will be by cleo
trio locomotives similar. though small
er. to those employed on the Chemin de
Fer de rouest from the Invalides 10
Versailles.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD TOLD BRIEFLY FOR BUSY READERS
RIOT AT EVICTION
OF FRENCH FAMILY

LILLE. France. Sept. 2s.-ExtraoFdi-
nary scenes we're witnessed yesterday at
Armentieres. nine miles from here. A
landlord having decided to evict de-
faulting tenant. the father OF twelve
children, a crowd OF about 5000
persons organized hostile demonstra-
ton before the landlords house, which
the police protected. During the sven
ing police magistrate attempted TO ar
rest demonstrator who had thrown a
brick at him. whereupon the mob burst
through the police lines and entered and
sacked the house. the inmates OF which
hastily escaped by a back door,. The
rioters next attacked the magistrates
house adjoining. and he and his wife
and children were compelled TO escape
over the roofs. Finally re-enforcemants
of gendsrmes dispersed the mob. but they
we're unable to make any arrests
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
WOMEN GUARD
AN ANTI-RUM EDITOR

BERNE. Ind. Sept 26.-Half dozen
women armed to the teeth are on guard
at the residence of Frederick Rohrer.
No one may approach within "a hundred
yards of the house without meeting
with a determined and peremptory
challenge TO halt and advance for identi-
hcation. Rohrer is the editor of the
"Berne Witness" a paper whose col
umns he devoted TO a scsthing attack
on the liquor traffic in Decatur county.
and in turn his house was blown uD with
dynamite. The members OF Rohrer's
family escaped uninjured. but further
threats were made against the editor.
and for half dozen nights Rohrer slept
on his arms.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
MAILS LEFT BEHIND
IN RAILROAD QUARREL
London and Northwestern Holds
Up British Postofice.

LONDON. Sept 26.-GeneraI fndigna-
tion has been aroused by a dispute be-
tween the postoffice and the London
and Northwestern Railroad over the
payment for the transportation OF
mails. by which the American mails
have been seriously delayed.
On the recent arrival OF the Umbria's
mail, the railroad officials refused to
forward more than the ordinary train
load until the postoffice agreed to pay
the cost. Confronted with this ultima
tum, the postoffice complied under pro-
test
On the arrival of the Etruria. Septem-
Der 10. the railroad took a similar
stand; the postal authorities stubbornly
declined to comply with the conditions.
Consequently. hundreds or mail bags
were left at Liverpool.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
DRUMS AND FLAGS
HER WEDDING ALTAR
Romantic Marriage of Daughter Of
New York Odd Fellow.

BALTIMORE, Sept PA romantic
feature Of the Odd Fellows convention
was the unique marriage today at the
Fourth Regiment Armory Of Cora r.
Robertson. daughter OF George Robert
son. of Albany, \. Y, prominent mem
Der Of the order. to Capt Charles r.
Evans. OF Company 1. Fourth Regiment,
NJ. n G. The Rev Ezra Bell, the chap
lain. officiated.
Captain Evans and his bride stood be-
fore a military altar made OF kettle
drums, covered with silk American
flag The regimental flags were also
arranged about the altar with flowers
and potted plants.
Miss Robertson. accompanied her
father to the convention, but she had
met the captain two years ago while
on a visit to Baltimore. They recently
concluded TO be married and brother
officers OF the captain suggested the
military wedding and a number OF them
were present. A luncheon was served
in the armory after the wedding.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
NEWARK RIDES AFTER
SEVEN HOURS CAR STRIKE

NEWARK, Sept. 25.-The trolley sys-
TEN OF the public service corporation
in Essex county was operated as smooth
ly yesterday as though no general strike
of the trolleymen had occurred. Ac-
cording to all indications all danger
of tie-up have disappeared. The strike
lasted exactly seven hours. No meeting
of the local union has been called, and
President William r. Conway, whose
plea to his associates was the prin-
cipal means OF bringing the incipient
strike OF Thursday to a sudden termina-
ton. said that he did not intend to call
another meeting at present
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
JUDGE LORE IMPOSES
THREE HEAVY SENTENCES

WILMINGTON. Del. Sept. 2s.-Three
beav- sentences were imposed by Chief
Justice Lore, In the court of general ses-
sions. yesterday afternoon. Henry Pitts.
a negro charged with attempting to as
sault Mrs. Ella Ruth, OF Edge Moor.
several weeks ago, received one of the
heaviest sentences in the history Of the
court. Pitt will receive forty lashes at
the post today. will stand one hour in
the pillory. and will be imprisoned ten
years. besides paying a fine OF $500.
Thomas, alias "Whiskers." Mullin and
Alfred Spencer will undergo severe pun
ishment. The pair recently held up
George w Kay, an old veteran, on Van
Buren, Street. strangled him into uncon-
seiousness. and stole $15. Each was SEN
fenced to be whipped with forty lashes,
TO stand one hour in the pillory, TO be
imprisoned six years. and to pay fine
CT $500.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
ROCKEFELLER HOME
A BLAZE OF LIGHT

MALONE. ~ Y. Sept 26.-There is
no doubt that Orlando p. Dexter's muir
der. combined with the hostile attitude
of the woodsmen, has caused great ex-
element at Bay Pond. where William
Rockefeller has established the head
quarters of his enormous tract of laud
fin the Adirondacks. Although MIR.
Rockefeller and his son. William c.
Rockefeller. are not at the house. some
members of the family and a few vrsi-
tors are said to have remained behind.
Within, the last few days large lights
have been put up all around the clear
ing made for Mr.. Rockefeller's summer
home and the great outbuildings. The
lights are so arranged that no person
could enter the clearing at night from
the dense woods that circle it without
being seen. by the Gordon of guards WHO
have been placed on duty there.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
DREAR-SLAYER GUILTY
OF KILLING HIS WIFE
Second-Degree Verdict for Manoley
in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 26.-Frank Mano-
ley, who on July last killed his wife at
their home, on West Hamburg Street.
and who at the time claimed that the
four shots were fred while he was
asleep and under the belief that he was
being attacked by a burglar with a
knife. was yesterday convicted of murder
in the second degree by Judges Stock
bridge and Wright, who sat In the case
without jury. Sentence was suspended
under a motion for new trial made by
counsel for the defense.
Put on the stand Manoley constantly
contradicted himself He admitted that
he was awake before the shooting. and
then he said that he did not remember
firing the shots. He said he bought the
pistol because he saw his wife putting
some cotton in her aching tooth"
In giving a verdict Of guilty, Judge
Stockbridge said that Manoleys state
ments contained so many discrepancies
and contradictions as to destroy in a
large degree the plea OF somnolence.
Manoley, so the physicians testified, said
that he was awake and hesitated before
firing the shots. which. il true. would
resolve the case into one of murder in
the second degree, rising into first de-
gree if any generalization were proven.
The pistol was bought about a
week prior to the homicide, and was
used on the Fourth of July. The rela
lions between Manoley and his wife were
pleasant all the time; no threats were
made, and all was apparently harmoni-
Gus up to within few hours OF the
shooting. The court ruled the mere fact
of the pistolsbeing purchased at time
when hundreds of other pistols were
bought cannot substantiate premedita-
ton. This saved Manoley from a verdict
of murder in the first degree.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
DYNAMITE KILLS MAN;
ROBBERS STEAL $500

WASHINGTON, Pa, Sept. 26.-Samuel
T. Ferguson. forgive years old. mem
Der of the Ferguson Construction CON-
pany, was killed yesterday, and Charles
L. Martin. his bookkeeper, thirty six
years old. was fatally injured by an ex-
pIosion Of dynamite placed In the road
by robbers. The thieves obtained some
thing more than $4,000. Two suspected
men are under arrest. 1t is not believed
that they are the men who committed
the crime. The authorities think they
have one of the real murderers at bay in
an abandoned coal mine. The murder
and robbery occurred one mile north OF
the town of West Middletown. in the
northwestern part of Washington coun-
ty, at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
LORD miner DECLINES
TO DIRECT COLONIES
Further Pressure Used to Urge His
Acceptance.

LONDON. Sept. 26.-To Lord Miner.
the British high commissioner in South
Africa, who is now at Carlsbad. has
been offered the colonial secretaryship
He has declined it. Further pressure
is being brought to bear on him, urging
him TO reconsider his. determination; but
If the forecast CT his friends is cor
rect he will not accept.
Mr.. Brodrick has accepted the secre-
taryship for India. and in the event OF
Lord Miner yielding to pressure the
Duke Of Marlborough who is now under
secretary for the colonies. will become
under secretary for India. precedent or
daining that both the secretary and un-
der secretary shall not sit in the same
house.
No definite encouragement OF the COM
position OF the new cabinet is expected
before Monday at the earliest.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

EVANSVILLE. Nd. Sept 26.-The
Baptist congregation and large number
of it's friends turned out last night to
welcome the new pastor. the Rev Rich
ard r. Riedel. at formal reception.
Addresses were made by the Rev
Charles E. Ely. pastor Of the NJ. E.
Church North: the Rev J. H. Ball.
OF The NJ. z. Church. South: the Rev.
G. J. S. Mayo. pastor Of the Pinckney
Memorial Episcopal Church: the Rev.
s. Ward RICHTER. pastor OF the Presby-
terrain Church: Or. Charles A. Wells,
MAYOR Of Hyattsville; DR.. Charles j.
I.adson. representing the congregation;
prof. Percy s. Foster. representing the
executive board OF the Columbia Baptist
Association, ana the Rev DR.. Samuel
Greene. pastor Of Calvary Church. rep
resenting the Baptist pastors of Wash
ington. Mr.. Riedel made happy and
feeling response The choir sang ap-
propriate music. The Hon. Charles f.
Vrooman was moderator. and the clos
ing praver was delivered by the Rev.
DR.. c. c. Meador. OF Washington. After
the exercises refreshments were served
in the basement.
The county supervisors of cleo
ton have appointed Frank Webster
clerk for Hyattsyille district in place OF
Capt Roger Bells. who declined, and
w. p. Doing registration officer in
Evansville district in place of Kennedy
Simms, declined.
Miss Gait. OF Columbia Avenue, gave
an informal dance last night. There were
present Misses Helen Burnside, Mildred
Calf, Emily Hickey, and Blanche Whsle
and Harold Burnside, Robert w. b
Mayo. Edmund Mayo. and Mr.. Willard.
John K. Macten, OF Pittsburg, Pa, has
been visiting his brother, II. A. MacheD
Maryland Avenue.
The football team OF the Maryland
Agricultural College engage the George
town University's team on the latter's
fold this afternoon
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
MADE A RAILROAD
BUY NEW CURTAINS
Red Window Coverings Brought
Train to a Standstill.

CREENSBURG, Pa. Sept. 26.--Mrs.
Hiram Seanor. OF Pennsylvania. won a
notable victory over the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company recently. when she
compelled 1t TO purchase new curtains
for the windows OF her home.
The Seanor home fronts along the
Pennsylvania Railroad. the west gable
being directly in the path Of a tangent
which touches sharp curve barely a
hundred yards away. Red curtains n the
windows proved a constant annoyance to
trainmen, who mistook them for danger
signals. and trains were frequently
brought to stop.
The railroad company insisted that
the curtains be removed, but Mrs.
Seanor replied that the curtains could
only be replaced by the company fur
nishing green ones.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
MEASLES PROSTRATES
MAN 1872 YEARS OLD

PLAINFIELD. n. J.. Sept. 26.-Noah
Raby VINO claims the distinction of be-
ing 1872 years old. and probably the old
est living man in the country. is rapid
ly sinking and Is likely 10 Gle at any
time. For several months. according to
Mrs. Hummer. matron of .he Piscataway
poor farm. where Raby is an inmate,
the old man has been gradually weaken
ing and able 20 leave his bed only for a
short time. His memory IS almost en-
tirely gone, and when he talks he does
so in a rambling and incoherent manner.
Because OF his enfeebled condition he IS
scarcely able 10 take nourishment ex-
cept in small quantities. Until recent
attack OF measles he hal been in very
good health and took daily walks
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
GIRL SUICIDE CLUB
REVEALED IN IDAHO

BOISE. Idaho. Sept. 26.-Boise has
fully organized suicide club. That it is
ready for business and has already
transacted business is shown by the fact
that at least three Of its members have
passed off, by the suicide route with
in a period of as many months. The
fact of the existence of the organization
became known to the police iE an in
vestigation into the death of Grace Ash
ton. its latest victim. She died from
morphine on a third attempt, both OF
the previous attempts having been frus-
trated through the seasonable discovery
of friends
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
w. C. T. u. STRIKES
AT CRITICAL DOCTORS

READING, Pa, Sept pas direct
result OF the action OF the State Medi-
cal Association. denouncing the resolu-
ton adopted by the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of the State, which
recommended text books for the public
schools which teach the necessity OF
total abstinence from the use of wines,
liquors, and cigars. the Berks county
branch OF the temperance society yes
terday passed a motion deprecating
the opinion expressed by the physicians
and criticising them for failing TO recog-
nize and proclaim the many dangers re-
sGltant from the use of stimulants.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
DANCED AND SANG
WITH DEATH NEAR

LANDER, wyo.. Sept. 26.--In riotous
revelry. James Keffer, who was hanged
here yesterday for the murder of A. =.
Warren, spent his last night on earth.
He had been on the verge of collapse
all day. Toward night he suddenly
braced up and requested that another
prisoner charged with murder be per-
mitted TO play mouth harp that he
might dance and sing. Keffer's request
was granted. and for several hours he
danced and sang Then ne told lively
stories to his death watch until far into
the night.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
JET is SENTENCED
TO HANG DECEMBER 10

CYNTHIANA, KY. Sept 26.-Curtis
Jett was taken into court yesterday
when Judge Osborne decreed that he
be hanged between sunrise and sunset.
December IS, for killing James Cock
rell." Judge Blanton, attorney for Jett,
replied: well. judge, there viii be
many sunrises and sunsets before he
has been hanged" When Judge Os-
borne said he would send the prisoner
to another Jail, Jett pleaded earnestly
not TO be returned to Lexington. Ky.
Judge Blanton filed papers giving his
grounds for new trial
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
MANILA TO HAVE CANAL.

MANILA. Sept. 26.-The Government
has decided to build canal from Lake
TaaI TO the sea at the expense of
$500 900 out of the Congressional relief
fund This will give Batangas province
an outlet for it's products.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
MILLS SHUT DOWN.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Sept. 26.-
Fourteen OF the seventeen flour mills
belonging to the Pillsbu-y- washburn.
the Washburn-Crosbya and the CONSOLE
dated Milling Companies have been
closed down by the strike begun last
midnight Three others OF the Wash
burn Crosby Company will shut down as
soon as the wheat in the bins is run out.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
BIGGEST MEDICAL SCHOOL.

CHICAGO. Sept. 26.-By the ratihca-
ton of the articles of afiliation between
the College OF Physicians ana Surgeons
and the Chicago College Of Dental Sur
gerry, the University of Illinois has es-
tablished the largest medical school
IN the world. Seven hundred and fifty
students are expected.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
WRECK TO BE SOLD.

HALIFAX, n. S, Sept. 26.-The Brit
ish steamer Topaze, from Cardiff. for
Bonnie Bay. which is ashore at Ship
Rock. Port au Basques, Newfoundland.
has been condemned and will be sold.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
DISABLED AT SEA.

PORT EADS. La, Sept. 26.-The tai
ian steamer Principesse Laetitia, which
sailed from New Orleans for Genoa.
broke her rudder and is being assisted
back to the city for repairs.
The Washington times., 1903-09-26
YAcHTsMAN,s WIFE ILL.

NEWPORT. Sept. 26.-Mrs. Robinson.
wife of Rear Commodore Robinson, OF
the New York Yacht Club, was operated
upon by Drs. Bull and Flint yester-
day for appendicitis. She will recover
probably.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-13
a woRp ID eorToN RAIsERs.

"
The easiest way to produce a panic
is for everybody to whIrl IN and say
1T is coming il win come, all
right. On the other hand. when pco.
pie are bouyant aud hopeful she at,
mosphere becomes charged with the
electricity of enthusiasm and the bds-
mess world thrills with confidence and
actiytty
The cotton producers OF the souA
ought to take to heart Jusi now these
simple facts of human experience, OBJ.
serves the Atlanta Constitution g.
present prices Of cotton lead hem -
say "The boto mbas dropped out Oh
the market9 and they rush 70 SCI
their cotton at niue cents, beca.se
they say next week cotton viii hin g
only eight cents, and the week after
only seven cents" "a Is but logical
that seven cent cotton win come TO
pass.
Il is just 'nis saf, of feeling that
the cotton buyers abroad In .he laal
are delighted 70 Zee pervade the sim.
alton They want the cotton. The
mills OF the world are obliged to nave
it, They are employing every possi.
bic artificial agency in their power 90
depress the price But the real posr
tion Of supply and demand don't
warrant the rush 70 market and an
anxiety 20 sell that is visible al over
the cotton belt
There may be cases where he hold.
es . compelled TO sell to meet m1iRr.
ing obligations But these ought nof
to be so many as 10 Justify a general
scramble TO take am orer made a
the ware house door Those who can
hold their cotton og tho market ior int
present are simply robbins thsir oen
pockets 10 dispose OF g AZ preva.llag
Trlces
Il Is distinctly to the interest OF the
county rad town merchants an
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-13

1.-THE southwest is really in need Of
nothing save people
It's hills and valleys are rich in fuel
timber, ores, oil, asphalt gas, gran
ite, brick, clay, salt, etc
It's fields and orchards although not
developed more than tenth of their
possibilities, have been thus far, and
ARE likely to continue to be- the chief
and surest source Of its prosperity
Fate in all fairness has always serv.
ed best those who come first, and it
is certain that as the years pass the
golden opportunities at present offered
the homeseelter and the investor in
the southwest will dwindle as the in
Aux increases.
Low as the prices of farms and
town property now are. the day is fast
approaching when the values win
double and treble and even quadruple,
an denrich the present holders of the
land
Ihe opportunity IS OF today, While
homes can be bought for from one
tenth to one-half prices demanded in
THE north and east
DO not hesitate because you have a
motion that you are too poor to make
a beginning IN a now country Ample
assurances 10 the contrary are the
I"e,eryday experience taIls' OF any av-
erage southwesterner
Ask any Of your friends-and no
doebt you have some In this south
west land--what they think of the
country Ask them if they would ad-
Y'ee you to immigrate, aud nine times
I on, OF ten the answer would be the
/ strongest argument you have ever
heard for striking OUT and trying
your hand at fortune making in a land
that is new and yet has all the adj
yanrages of the land YOU leave be-
! hind It.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-13
BROKE GRAND JURY RECORD.
One In Muskogee Indicted 400 Men In
a Week.
Special 10 Daily Lead ,.

Special TO Daily Leadc-
Muskosee, =. T., oct l3.-Tho grand
jury sitting here for the Western iu-
dlcial district of the Indian territory
during the past week has made a rec
ord that was probably never before
equalled The jury was impanneled
Monday and commenced work tha,
afternoon, % TO noon Saturday about
400 indictments had been returned.
Friday was the record breaker on
that day. commencing at . O'Clock in
the morning and quitting at G o'clock
in the evening. 2l2 indictments were
found the witnesses being an exam
ined during the day upon whose tes-
timony the indictments were based
This was an average OF one Indictment
every two minutes during the time
the grand jury was ln session. Prac-
ioally an Of them were for violation
of the liquor laws
Tho grand jury is in charge Of AS.
sistant District Attorney Kisuer. who
only assumed ofice the day the new
Jury was impanneled He Is a young
man. but his work shows him 70 6e
hustler