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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14

A large and interested audience, COM
posed in the main Of attorneys and pub
lie men. was attracted today TO the
Supreme Court Of the United States by
the announcement that the oral argu-
ments in the case of the appeal of the
Northern Securities Company versus the
Government. from the United States
circuit court of Minnesota. would be
heard. A lull court was present. with
the exception of Justice Brown. whose
evesight is rapidly failing. and who is
now under an oculist's care. Attorney
General Knox. Solicitor General Hoyt.
and Assistant Attorneys General Day,
Purdy. and McReynolds were present
on behalf of the Government.
Mrs. Roosevelt, attired in deep mourn
ing. was amorg the spectators. accom-
panied by Mrs. Knox. wife OF the At
torney General
The preliminary business of the court
decisions, applications for admission,
and motions-was quickly disposed Of,
and the first argument, that OF j. @.
johnson. of Philadelphia. on behalf Of
the Northern Securities Company, was
begun at 1920 O'Clock
MIR. Johnson endeavored TO show that
there was no desire on the part of the
interests would restrain them from such
n step. There was no violation of the
antitrust act, because the acts of ap-
peilants at no time directly affected in
terstate commerce.
Mr.. johnson announced that the four
hours placed at the disposal of the ap-
pellants will ne consumed by three
counsel. Mr.. Johnson himself opened
He will be followed by c. w Bum, of
St Paul. Attorney General Knox will
then submit the argument for the Gov
eminent. consuming as much of four
hours as he may require. Judge Young
of St. Paul. IS to close for the Northern
Securities Company. Former Attorney
General Griggs. representing the appel
lants. was present, but did not paruci-
pate in the arguments.
The Northern Securities case is one
which IN Importance promises to rival
the Dred Scott controversy. The sui
was brought by the Attorney General
and under the antitrust law passed last
winter was heard by a special session
of the Circuit Court of appeals. That
law also provided for the expedition
OF trust cases, and consequently the ap-
peal from the decision Of that coUr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
GOVERNMENT UPHELD
IN INSULAR CASES
Supreme Court Decision Favors It's Con-
tentions in Regard to War
Tax Act.

In the Supreme Court of the United
States today the insular cases were de-
cided again, the contentious of the Gov
ernment being once more sustained.
The cases in question were those of
Czarnikow, McDougall & Co VS.. Col
lector George r. Bidwell. and Of Warn
er. Barnes & Co. VS.. Collector Strana-
han, involving the constitutionality of
provisions Of the wsr tax act Chief
Justice Fuller made the announcement
without further elucidation of the sub
ject. making II known that the Chief
Justice and Justices Harlan, Brewer
and Peckham dissented from the opin-
ion Of the court. The cases are affirm
ed on the authority OF the former in
sular decision in the case Of Downes VS..
BidWeu
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
PEACE is HOPED FOR
IN THE FAR EAST
Russia BelievedtO Have Con-
ceded Japan's Demands.
SIGNATURES ONLY LACKING
Russian Reply Received by Japanese
Minister in London, Upon Whom
Secrecy Is Enjoined.
SIGNATURES ONLY LACKING

LONDON. Dec H-The Exchange
Telegraph Company this morning states
that Baron Hayashi. Japanese minister
in London. has received the text OF the
Russian reply TO Japan's latest commu-
nication regarding Korea and Manchu-
ria. The minister has been enjoined TO
observe the strictest secrecy.
The British cabinet met this morn
ing. and # is understood that this reply
OF Russla's was up for discussion.
Baron Hayashi says he is unable 20
state just what was contained In Rus
sias reply. owing to the fact that the
negotiations are still proceeding. He
added. however: Il think a peaceful is
sue will result"
The Central News quotes a high au-
thority as stating that Russia has prae-
ticaliy conceded Japans demands. and
that the negotiations have reached the
stage where only the signatures 70 the
documents are lacking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
WAR IS SURE TO COME
WITH THE COLOMBIANS,
AND EVERYTHING READY
information This Effect From Administration CnesSuny of State
ments Regarding Stuaion-Recogntion Granted Panama
Is Final and Not Revocabe.

sented TO the State Department his brief
and received an answer. Although he
has undoubtedly strengthened his posi-
tion by the employment Of Wayne Mac
Veagh as counsel the nature OF this an
swer may be readily outlined
It is then to be anticipated that Co
lombia will attempt 10 invade the 18TH
mus through Antioquia. an undertaking
which is probably more feasible than
Pananans. and notably Bunau-Varilla,
are willing to admit.
United States Ultimatum.
As the situation now stands. the Ad-
ministration has made certain definite
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
BURGLAR HELD UP
AT POINT OF GUN

SALT LAKE CITY. Dec. 14-AIbert
Adolph Meier, who owns a secondhand
vehicle establishment on State Street
between Third and Fourth South
Streets captured an alleged burglar un-
der unusual circumstances.
Stark naked, Meier held up the burg
lar at the point OF a rife and fought
with him until he was subdued. tiien
marched him up State Street for
block with the temperature close TO ths
zero mark. when he turned his prisoner
over TO Policeman Give.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
EDWARD EVERETT HALE
NEW SENATE CHAPLAIN

The Republican members OF the Sen
ate met in caucus in the marble room
this morning TO select candidate for
chaplain of the Senate.
There were a number of candidates in
the field. and a spirited CO atest was in
prospect until Mr.. Hoar o. SIassachu-
setts suggested the name of DIR. Ed
ward Everett Hale The names of all
other candidates were Immediately
withdrawn, and in compliment 10 his
distinguished career, DR.. Hale's nominal
ton was made unanimous.
DIR. Hale will begin his new duties on
January I. The Rev. Z. J. Prettyman,
who was made chaplain for the ex-
traordinary session, was not a candi-
date for the place permanently.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14

William p. Clough, d. Willis James.
John S. Kennedy. J. Pierpont Morgan.
Robert Bacon. George f. Baker, and
Daniel Lamont-have combined so to
monopolize a part Of interstate COM
merce. The combination and monopoly
charged operate directly on interstate
commerce and not merely indirectly. in
cidentally. or remotely.
Purpose of Company.
ut is absurd to say" alleges the
brief that two railway corporations.
which, under normal conditions are
naturally Competitors for traffic, will
continue to compete in any real sense
after both become subject to the same
source of control. 1t is not in the in
terest of the stockholders OF the Sc
curities company that one Of these rail-
ways should prosper at the expense of
the other. They have a common in
terest in both; they receive their divi-
dends from fund created by pooling
the earnings of both. A more effective
method for combining competitive in
terests-for suppressing competition be-
tween rival and naturally competing
business corporations-it would hardly
be possible to conceive.
me iOSicai ana most direct way 10
destroy the combination and monopoly
and prevent the continued violation os
the statute is to disarm Il of it's power
to violate the law. And this is what
the circuit court did. Us decree in sub
stance enjoined the Securities company
from voting It's holdings Of Great North
ern and Northern Pacific stock. and
from otherwise exercising any control
over the two roads and enJolned the
two roads from paying any dividends to
the Securities company.
Violates No Rights.
Clearly this decree violates no rights
of property which the securities com
pany OF any Of the other defendants i
entitled to claim. All II does is TO sa,
TO the securities company. You hav'
been vested with certain powers in pur
suance of an illegal object. TO which yo'
were privy; namely. a combination AM
monopoly In restraint of trade. Whei
YOU are allowed to exercise those power
that Illegal object is accomplished. "
will. therefore. enjoin you from exercis
ing them. because the statute charge
ms with the duty Of preventing, by IN
junction. restraining order, or otherwise
the accomplishment Of such objects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
MURDER CASE HEARD
BY THE NEW JUSTICE
Daniel Thew Wright Begins His Du-
ties on the District Supreme
Court Bench.

Daniel Thew Wright. the recently ap-
pointed associate member of the Dis
trict Supreme Court bench, today enter
ed actively upon the discharge of his
duties in the Probate Court. He then
went into Criminal Court, No. 2. where
he presided at the trial of James But
Ter. who is charged with murder. But
Ter is accused OF killing his stepfather,
Joseph Green. in June last Butler says
he struck his stepfather to make him
desist from beating his mother.
When the court convened the work of
empanelinR q jury was begun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14

The Administrator anticipates war
with Colombia.
The fighting forces of the United
States are being made raady for conflict
Every precaution 10 anticipate and 70
meet the situation promptly has been
or is being taken.
From Administration circles comes
the statement It docs not seem possible
that war can be averteG. and to this is
added the significant utterance that the
United States is prepared.
The influence Of General Reyes will
be exerted to prevent any hostile act by
Colombia until after he shall have pre-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
SLOAN WINS SUIT
AGAINST JOCKEY CLUB

PARIS. Dec. 14-Tod Sloan. the Ameri-
can jockey. has won his case against
the French Jockey Club for warming
him OFF the French turf over year ago.
The decision today was the result of
an action for damages brought by the
jockey. The court condemned the club
In costs. The amount OF damages to be
awarded Sloan will be decided later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
ALLEGED GERMAN COUNT
FOUND DEAD IN BED

ROME. n. Y, Dec 14-Prof. Paul
Ulrich. aged fifty-five years. said 70 BE-
German count, was found dead in bed
at a hotel IN Taberg. where he has been
stopping for six years.
1t is said he left Germany 20 escape
punishment for killing a man who had
insulted his sister, Pauline Ulrich, an
actress, now playing in Dresden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
no WED EDITOR,S SON.

NEW YORK, Dec. i4-The engage
ment has been announced of Edith
Paine, daughter OF Mrs Reuben Paine,
OF Clarkson. n. Y. to Frank l.. Bald
win, son OF Frank w. Baldwin, the
editor and publisher of the Orange IN.
- Chronicle"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
WEATHER REPORT.

The weather has been generally clear,
except from the lake region eastward
and in a few scattered localities in the
Northwest where there was snow.
The weather viii be generally fair
and continued cold tonight and tOmor-
row in the East and South except IN
the east Gulf States. where rain is
probable tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
A Struggle.

Coroner hewitt asked DIR. GlazebroolS
several questions as to whether the IA
ture of the wounds would indicate
whether man or a woman had fired
them. DR.. GlaZebrook could hardly say,
but thought there must have been con-
siderable struggling From the various
directions in which the wounds had
been made 1t hardly appeared that they
had been made by one who had entered
the house bent on murder.
In that case the wounds would have
been made from one position.
Police Photographer G.. V. Johnson
here produced negatives of the scene OF
the murder He had made no prints. be-
cause he said the Police Department had
no printing paper. The Coroner stated
that If he had been apprised of this fact
((ontiuupd o, Ninth paroN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
WILSON OF ARIZONA
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Confident That Territory
Will Be Admitted.
GOV. OTER0 PAYS RESPECTS
Thinks New Mexico's Claims to State
hood Will Be Recognized Shakers
See the President.
GOV. OTER0 PAYS RESPECTS

Delegate J. F. Wilson OF Arizona, was
with the President for short time this
morning. and talked with him about
Statehood. Judge Wilson says ne is con-
fident Arizona will be admitted as d
State at this session and that-ft will
be admitted by itself, and not attached
to New Mexico.
ITO force Arizona and New Mexico
to be admitted as one State" he said,
would be to reverse the history of all
admissions, as one viii discover II he
looks into that of the Dakotas or OF
Mississippi and Alabama. The rcrrkory
is growing in wealth and population.
and have faith thai the manhood
and justice OF Congress win stand firm
for admission"
Gov. Otero Calls.
Gov. Miguel A. Otero. Of New Mexi-
co. who is in the city =. make his an
nual accounting to tie Interior De-
partment, paid his respects TO the Pres
ident. He said he was hopeful Of State
hood for New Mexico.
Gen. Grenville NJ Dodge. of New
York. made a brief call He said re-
ports indicating that he was likely to
be selected as a member OF the 18th
mian Canal Commission We're ground
less, as younger men would be chosen,
in his opinion.
Shaker Sisters Call.
For the first time on record, the hand
of President was shaken by a mem
Der of the Shaker religious order to-
day. So far as known, no Shakers
ever visited the White House before.
Those presented were Sisters Mary and
Josephine, of the Shaker village at Can
terbury. y. II. They have been in the
city for the purpose of giving parior
sale at the Shoreham, similar TO one
given a year ago to raise funds for
their work. They were introduced to
President Roosevelt by John H Walker.
secretary to Senator Gallinger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
NEGROES NEAR A RIOT
At SUFFRAGE MEETING
Police Called to MetrOpOli-
tan Baptist Church.
CAPTURED THE SESSION
Regular Delegates Found Insurgents in
Control and Ousted Them After
Much Excitement.
CAPTURED THE SESSION

Delegates TO the Ist5onal negro suf-
frage convention at metropolitan Bap-
tist Church in r street northwest.
threatened to precipilate riot at noon
today. the appointed hour for the con-
vention- Pandemonium reigned supreme
and for time il looked as IL the police
reserve of Washingtol. might have to
We called upon to quell the disturbance
IS 1t was. detail from the Eighth
recinct was sent to the scene
The trouble was caused by the pre-
mature calling to order OF the conven-
tion at 10 O'clock. tho selection OF a
temporary chairman for that purpose.
and the appointment Oh committee on
credentials.
Promptly at noon crowds of delegates
fled into the church. and just so
promptly these same delegates objected
to the order of procedure on the part
of those who went to the church early
In some manner or means the tempo
rary chairman. J. o. Scott, OF Missouri; !;
Robert j. Nelson, of Pennsylvania. at
whose order the convention was called,
and w. Calvin Chase. chairman OF the
executive committee. gained the floor.
Pandemonium Reigns.
Mr.. Chase stood below the stage, Mr.
Nelson was in the pulpit. and Mr.. Scott
gyrated between floo- and pulpit
Waving OF arms. shouts for the order
of the day. and general demands for the
floor from the three men about the plat
form. added to the confusion. Every
time Mr.. Scott's voice rose higher than
those OF his opposing chairmen. MIR.
Scott's friends yelled. Hey, hey. hey
Then Mr.. Nelson, who was supposed to
be waiting to be introduced by Mr..
Chase. would rise UP and declare tho
convention was called to order, where
upon the attitude and expressions of
the delegates acted as a bitter refuta-
ton OF his assertions.
Mr. Chase. after much strife, reached
the pulpit. and quietly requested the dele
gates to be seated. They followed his
advice and he proceeded with the order
of the day.
In the vestibule OF the church stood
three big. burly policemen ready TO III
up the patrol wagon at a seconds no.
tice Their services. however. were not
required.
The convention is for the purpose OF
considering the question OF negro suf-
rrage. 1t is 10 continue through today
and tomorrow After the address OF
Mr. Nelson. chairman, the committet
on credentials reported. The committee
on nomination of officers for the coTnins
year will report some time during the
afternoon. The evening session will meet
at 7:S0 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14

11lbIl tlue. lOudE -f.o' p. m
High tide tomorrow. SOB a. m. $50 p. m.
Low tide tomorrow. :25 a. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
TEMPERATURE.
THE SIN.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today .-.---..--.-.-...4:3s D. 7
Sun rises tomorrow .............7:l3 a. 7
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
HOUSE FIXES THE DATE
FOR CHRISTMAS RECESS
To Adjourn From December
19 to January 4.
PANAMA QUESTION TAKEN UP
Representative Adams Defends Course
of the istration-Describes
Hay as "Peer of Diplomats"

In the House today a concurrent resO-
luton offered by Mr. Payne of New
York. the Republican floor leader, was
adopted providing a Christmas recess
OF Congress from Saturday. December
-. TO January T.
An error in the naval appropriation
bill has deprived midshipmen on sea
duty Of communications. A resolution cor
rectlng the error was unanimously
adopted.
Delegate Kalanianoale Of Hawaii was
appointed by the Speaker an additional
member of the Committee on Terri
tories.
AZ 1910 the House in Committee OF
the Whole resumed consideration Of the
pension appropriation bill taken UP on
Friday last.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14
Mr.. Adams Speech.

Mr.. Adams CRep., Pal a member OF
the Committee on Foreign Affairs. spoke
for an hour on the Panama question.
lie defended the course the Administra-
tion had pursued I'm Panama. and the
policy administered in dealing with the
Central American countries.
The republic OF Panama, he declared.
had been established when recognized
by the United States. Secretary Hays
diplomacy was unexcelled, he said, and
declared Mr.. Hay was the peer of any
diplomat In the world.
Under the guidance of the President
and Secretary OF state, Mr.. Adams
added. the Administration had acted in
the right way. Colombia's actions he
characterized as shameful. Colombia's s
soldiers. he said. were on the isthmus
when Panama revolted.
Mr.. Gaines dem, Tenn spoke on the
tobscco question. advocating the re-
movsI OF the revenue tax on twisted
tobacco.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-14

Continued on Ninth Page.)
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-10

months. It was explained that this
was not, one of the charges submitted
to Captain Castle last summer and he
had no knowledge of it until it was
printed in the newspapers. When he
explained the passing of that account.
It was explained in Washington dis
patches to T III 10 u at the
time that there was warrant in law and
decisions Of courts to sustain him and
Controller of the Treasury lTracewell,
in authorizing the payment. AS to the
other. acts for which he is censured in
the Bonaparte report, he has no
knowledge.
The auditor has begun the prepara-
ton of his annual report which he will
have ready before his successor quail
f1es. In it he will make some recon-
mendations for changes Of methods in
his office, and will ask for a consid-
cradle increase in the force to carry
these out.
It is reported here that Captain
Castles place will be offered to a Min
nesotan, altho no names have yet been
mentioned. Senators Nelson and Clapp
| were told six months ago that the
| auditor was going to resign, but so
/ far as can be learned they have not
decided upon any one to recommend.
It was thought that this could be ar
ranged the coming winter, as Captain
Castle intended to remain until next
spring, but late developments spoiled
these plans.
| H G. Stevens ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-10
Villages of Duttonville and Wall
ington, New Jersey, Inundated
Much Damage Done.
Pennsylvania Railroad Tracks at
Trenton Are Under Six Feet
of Water.
Loss From the Flood in Greater
New York Will Run Into
the Millions.

New York, Oct. 10.-Much damage
was occasioned in the village of Dut-
tonville, N. j., thru the bursting OF
the Westbrook dam, Passaic river, in
yesterdays flood. The village was
In the path of the flood which swept
down upon the town Of Passaic. A
score OF houses were carried away.
Last night guns We're fired by per-
CONS surrounded on the roofs of their
houses in the Wellington flats, to at
tract the attention Of rescuers, and
scores were taken off in boats.
The town of Wellington is from two
to six feet under water and 800 fam
lilies are homeless. Volunteers In
boats rescued many families from the
roofs of their homes. They were
cared for in Passaic, where scores OF
houses were thrown open to the sui
ferers.
AS reports of the storms havoc &C
cumulate the estimates of the damage
in and about greater New York grow
to startling figures and undoubtedly
the total loss will run far into the
millions. 1855
An extraordinary occurrence was
reported from Greenwood cemetery
Brooklyn. AS the result Of landslides
on the hillsides Of the beautiful
burying- ground, tombs were opened
and headstones torn from their fast
enings. Portions of collins were
scattered about over a large area an6
in one section a slide of dirt, weigh
ing many tons, swept away monu.
ments and buried scores of graves sc
that it may be impossible to agar
locate them. f. MI" .....
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-10
Plan A MONSTER
LABOR ALLIANCE
Membership Among Building Trades
Unionists Will Reach at Least
100000 Men.
One Of Organizations Objects Is ITO
Keep Agreements With EN-
ployers Inviolable."

Indianapolis, Oct. 10.-At a meet
ing Of national officers Of the building
trades national and international or
ganizations yesterday, a general plan
for the creation ofwhat will be known
as the. Structural Building Trades AL
lance Of America was agreed upon.
It is estimated that: 100000 men
be in the alliance. The preamble
Of the skeleton draft of the lconstitu-
ton agreed upon sets forth the follow
ing objects of the organization:
Firs THE establish of local and
international boards OF arbitration to set
tie disputes as they arise without re-
sorting to strikes.
Second When necessary to give inter-
national sympathetic support to all trades
affiliated where local boards fail in their
efforts to adjust differences -
Third-To safeguard, protect and watch
over. the interests of members
Fourth--To protectStl the autonomy Of the
several trades represented. $500.
Fifth-To keep agreements with em-
ployers inYiolable.
Sfxth-To avoid and discourage strikes,
and to prevent internal strife and friction
in the building trades industry.
Seventh oppose the formation OF
dual and rival bodies, demand their com
plete annthilatton and assist only sucl,
unions as are affiliated with their re-
spective ma tional or International organ
izations adhering to their declaration OF
principles. Is
Eighth-To establish and maintain
friendly relations with organized, recoE-
Dized central bodies and to emphasize the
necessity for a Capitalization, OF organized
wage earners. 4..Fs Al IL i .sft| S. .